With the Warriors vs Hawks match being their first since losing assistant coach Dejan Milojević, a tug of war of emotions in everyone played out.
The pregame event was a touching dedication to Milojević, as both the teams stood simultaneously dressed in identical shirts with the Serbian “Brate” word meaning brother written on it. Rather than observing a moment of silence, the sold-out crowd at Chase Center joined in an ovation that turned into Milojević’s joyful spirit into celebration. The Serbian national anthem was sung, and it added a layer of mood to the Warrior Vs Hawks contest.
Milojević’s impact was not limited to the Warriors team, where Bogdanovic and Kokoskov had personal connections with him. Their presence made the game emotional, adding more to Milojević’s significance in the basketball community at large.
Warriors’ stars Stephen Curry and also Klay Thompson, aka the Splash Brothers, had a brilliant night. They guided the team to the triumph as a tribute to Milojević. Throughout the Warriors vs Hawks match, it was clear that unity prevailed among the many players under difficult conditions.
Playing in the hoop action, Bogdanovic put in 17 points on the scoreboard.This indicated his ability to master four stupendous three-pointers. From the opposite side, Dejounte Murray demonstrated his leadership skills. He scored 23 points for the Hawks as they lost their third consecutive game.
Coined as the dynamic duo, Curry and Thompson scored ten out of a total 18 shots made from behind the arc. The Warriors displayed a brilliant shooting performance. Their shooting ended the game with 16 threes made at an impressive rate of 48.5 %. Curry, Thompson, and Draymond Green reached an important milestone that hallmarked their 400th regular-season win together adding yet another feather to the cap of their collective achievement.
Additional heartfelt tributes included wearing special jerseys with Milojević’s name by the Warriors players and also injured Chris Paul as well as Gary Payton II keeping these jerseys. Each player created the most touching visual tribute by putting their jersey on the coaching chairs. Emotional tributes to Milojević’s family, who got a bouquet of white roses with tears flowing due to the outpouring love and respect.
To sum it up, the Warriors vs Hawks match was beyond just a game. The Warriors vs Hawks game turned out to be some sort of a collective tribute. The game was filled with many emotions and a showcase of unity. The team, along with the basketball community paid homage to Milojević’s legacy and also celebrated his life.
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