While Steph Curry has rightfully claimed headlines with his scorching performances during the Golden State Warriors season-best four-game winning streak, Juan Toscano-Anderson deserves some credit.
During Saturday’s thrilling contest between the Celtics and Warriors, Toscano-Anderson sold out for an impact play.
With Boston gripping to a one-point lead with under six minutes remaining, Toscano-Anderson laid out for a loose ball near the sidelined that caused him to take a brutal tumble over the scorer’s table. Curry capitalized on Toscano-Anderson’s fierce hustle play by hitting a 3-pointer seconds later.
Via @TheHoopCentral on Twitter:
What a hustle play from Juan Toscano-Anderson. 🔥
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) April 18, 2021
Toscano-Anderson’s crash caused him to exit the game to the locker room with trainers. Following Golden State’s loss to Boston, Toscano-Anderson was diagnosed with a concussion.
Via @warriors on Twitter:
Juan Toscano-Anderson has been diagnosed with a concussion resulting from a fall during the fourth quarter of tonight’s game.
Per NBA rules, he will enter the league’s concussion protocol. pic.twitter.com/pjXVJE611p
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) April 18, 2021
The Oakland native is coming off a career-high 20 points on 8-of-9 shooting from the floor with seven rebounds, three assists, a block and a steal in 31 minutes off the bench in Golden State’s 119-101 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
During Golden State’s winning streak, Toscano-Anderson is averaging 9.0 points on 74.7% shooting from the floor with four boards and 3.3 assists in 22.8 minutes per contest.
Toscano-Anderson will need to pass through the league’s concussion protocol before returning to Golden State’s rotation. The Warriors will have Sunday off before meeting the Eastern Conference-leading Philadelphia 76ers on Monday.
