Due to the fact that Murphy's weaknesses are just as evident as his strengths, how could the Warriors possibly have started him at the beginning of this series?
Moreover, the Warriors had won the first two games.
In the NBA, it's a common consensus among many head coaches not to change tactics or make personnel adjustments after winning.
However...
After the Spurs tied the series at 2-2, and with the Spurs' current defensive strategy, Troy Murphy became an unexpected game-changer tonight.
In the first quarter, he was the decisive move on the Golden State Warriors' chessboard in this Western Conference Semifinals.
At the ATT Center, the first quarter ended with 35-28.
The golden tide, having been dormant for two games, surged once more.
In the second quarter, Qin Yue, with far less stamina consumption than the previous two games, perfectly demonstrated his ability to break through defenses.
