During Sunday’s face-off between the Golden State Warriors and the Portland Trail Blazers, an unexpected turn of events saw Andrew Wiggins rediscover his best form. With Stephen Curry’s 3-point mastery momentarily eclipsed, Wiggins, who had faced recent benching, emerged stronger, exemplifying resilience and determination in the face of adversity.

A 25-point game from the bench breaks the slump

Wiggins bared his soul in a post-game interview about the obstacles he is encountering. Reflecting on the last time, he had played off the bench regularly when this was asked. He said, “If I want to get out of this little doghouse, I got to just keep fighting my way out.” A shorter playoff outing last season does not daunt Wiggins, saying that he must combat vigorously if he wants to win back his starting job.

What made this defeat different was the re-emergence of Maple Jordan. Consigned to the end of the bench for an off-performance, he delivered a masterclass with 25 points as the Warriors won out 118-114. The team had not won two games in a row since early November, and Wiggins’s play in the last two matches has been outstanding.

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