The average plus or negative value per game -7.8, but the Warriors dared to let him enter the starting lineup in key games?

In a previous NBA playoff game, the Houston Rockets defeated the Golden State Warriors who played at home 115-107. After this game, the Rockets, who won two consecutive games, have tied the total score of the series to 3-3. Next, both sides will return to Houston to prepare for the G7 game. This tiebreak battle will also determine who can enter the Western Conference semi-finals.

In this game, the Warriors' starting outside gate Gary Payton II's performance was really terrible. Payton Jr. played 19 minutes and 45 seconds in the game, made 2 of 5 shots and 1 of 4 from outside the three-point line, and scored only 5 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal. There were 3 turnovers and 3 fouls, and the plus and negative values ​​were also low to -12. Payton Jr. has insufficient contributions on the offensive end, and his feel outside the three-point line is not ideal. In fact, everyone can understand and think of this. The most important thing is that Payton Jr.'s performance on the defensive end is also a mess. He did not succeed in defending the gate. His defensive effect was very bad, and he was simply beaten by Fred VanVleet. It is no exaggeration to say that if Payton Jr. doesn't start, or if Warriors head coach Steve Kerr reduces his playing time when he sees his performance on the court is not ideal, maybe some changes may occur in the game. Obviously, Payton Jr.'s personnel adjustment also largely led to the team's defeat.

In the NBA regular season this season, Payton Jr. made a total of 62 appearances in 82 games, averaging 15 minutes of playing time, averaging 6.5 points, 3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.8 steals, and 0.3 blocks, as well as 0.6 turnovers and 1.7 fouls, shooting percentage of 57.4%, three-point shooting percentage of 32.6%, and free throw shooting percentage of 71.1%. So far in the playoffs, Payton Jr. has averaged 16 minutes of playing time in the first six games, with averaging 6.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 0.8 steals, 0.5 turnovers and 2 fouls, with a shooting percentage of 50% and a three-point shooting percentage of 40%.

Peton Jr.'s performance during the playoffs was actually a mess overall. In addition to his good performance in the series G3, his performance in the remaining five games can be described as very bad. The most important thing is that Payton Jr.'s average plus or negative value during the playoffs was -7.8 and his net efficiency was -15.2. Considering that he doesn't play much, this is enough to show how much negative impact he has on the team on the court. In other words, as soon as Payton Jr. appeared, the Warriors gave the Rockets several points for free. As a result, such a player was able to get the chance to start in such a critical game, which was simply incredible. The essential reason for the Warriors' defeat in this game is Cole's play with fire. Cole has the courage to continue this arrangement in G7, and see if his beloved player Payton can help him save face.