Explain: Steady Ty Jerome and defensive stopper Jonathan Kuminga finish improbable upset of Cavs
well that was unexpected
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The Warriors second string unit pulled out the improbable road upset over the Cavaliers on 2023.01.20.GSW-CLE. You can see the contrast in the point guards Ty Jerome and Jordan Poole’s approaches in crunch time. I wouldn't say that Poole makes all bad decisions in crunch time. It's just that it's volatile, high risk stuff that he does, and so you get some inspired play and inspired decisions, and then you get the decisions that make you wanna tear your hair out. They put together just enough play organizing to complement Jonathan Kuminga’s return as a defensive stopper to hang on in Cleveland.
Co-starring Kevon Looney, Donte DiVincenzo and Stephen Curry. With Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley.
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