OAKLAND — Why was Stephen Curry half-apologizing and half-howling in the not-so-tense final warm-up minutes leading up to Game 2 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday?
Because that’s the playful mood he likes, even for the biggest games, right before Curry and his teammates truly lock into the moment, and that means it’s the best mood possible for the Warriors.
It’s the same reason Kevin Durant was shaking his head in mock outrage after Curry accidentally heaved a ball right over Durant’s shoulder on Tuesday and why Ian Clark was giggling as he chased it down into the second row of seats.