5 Key Points that prove GSW are mortal without Curry

#4 Defense's reaction to Warriors' offense with and without Curry

Another significant reason that the Warriors need Curry to be on the floor is his 'gravity'. When Steph Curry is on the floor, you gotta pay attention to him. Defenders' sole focus, knowing how easily Curry can bury a trey, is to keep him locked down, keep him from getting an open look, and to keep him from driving. As impossible of a task as that already is, the presence of three other All-Stars on the floor makes it all the better for the Warriors.

Defenders often have to stay on, sometimes even beyond the three-point line to guard Curry, since they're aware of how easily he can get a shot off from deep. His quick release, coupled with his insane range and accuracy, keep defenders on their feet, looking for a shot. Not only Curry's defender, but the entire team has an eye out for him, since he can get past a defender with ease.

Curry's trademark move is to get fancy at the three-point line, displaying his incredible prowess at dribbling the basketball, boggling the defender. Depending on how the defender reacts, Curry can either get an open shot off from the three-point or, he can fake the shot and drive in for a layup. More often than not, that's going to result in three points, especially with Curry being an excellent shooter off the dribble.

This makes the entire team keep an eye out for Curry's drive, in case they need to go in and help get a defensive stop. But, if you're looking at somebody else's man, the other teammates aren't going to stand around. Draymond, Klay, and Durant all go nuts when Curry has the ball, showcasing some incredible off-ball movement.

With half their attention drawn to Curry, the defenders are bound to lose track of their own man, getting the others an easy, open look. Without Curry, opponents have one less All-Star to look out for, and can give much more attention to their own men.