The Golden State Warriors rebounded in a big way on Thursday night, defeating the Chicago Bulls 131-106 on the second night of a back-to-back.
This comes after consecutive losses in which the Warriors were blown out at home by the Boston Celtics and blew an 18-point lead to the Sacramento Kings.
Steph Curry, notably, played against the Bulls after playing one half of most back-to-backs this season, but he posted 21 points, four rebounds and seven assists on Thursday.
Quinten Post and Gui Santos stole the show for the Warriors
Gui Santos scored 19 points, shooting five-of-six from the 3-point line, and was also a facilitating presence on the inside throughout the night. Quinten Post, playing in only his sixth NBA game, scored 20 points and made five threes in just under 20 minutes on the court.
Over the past two games, Post has been a revelation for the Warriors. While second-year center Trayce Jackson-Davis has certainly elevated his game recently, the team has seen what a floor-spacing big man such as Post can provide to the offense.
Here is Steph Curry on Quinten Post and the benefit of playing with a stretch center
“You have a counter to aggressive defenses that want to take the ball out of my hands…Try to create advantage off his presence — or a shooter’s presence at the five. It definitely helps.” pic.twitter.com/nkJTPn8BHN
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) January 23, 2025
Having a stretch big could help the Warriors offense — which has looked stagnant at times — create both more lanes to drive to the basket and open shots from beyond the arc. With their decisive victory over the Bulls, they have helped their case for acquiring a player with this exact skillset.
