How Curry and Draymond dominated on both ends | NBA Finals Game 2 analysis
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- How did the Warriors pull away in Game 2 of the Finals against the Celtics? This film room study details a key coaching adjustment from Steve Kerr, Draymond's Green defensive performance, Gary Payton II's value and Steph Curry's two-way impact on defense and offense, especially in the pick-and-roll game attacking Robert Williams, Al Horford and the Celtics defense.
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Steph and Dray, the sword and shield of GS.
Never gets old watching them put on a basketball clinic
best way to put it
Don’t forget about the spear of GS, klay.
That makes Wiggins the Axe
Klay is the armor. He holds them together. Klay is also the Anchor of the team
Poole is the arrow and Looney is the jockstrap. Lol
Draymond is a great player if he can constantly make adjustments. It’s like having another coach on the floor. He took it upon himself to not allow Brown and Horford to take over this game.
Draymon is a great player when he gives 99%. If he gives the extra 1% he Will make 10 turnovers (like he did in game one) and get ejected. So really is him getting the right amount of dray the team needs. Because gsw really needs his energy and general floor management to shine.
To think the warriors don't play a lot of pick and roll but this series its gon be their bread and butter cause Celtics is having a really hard time stopping that
121 offensive rating against the best defensive team in the playoffs? Damn
This finals should be a game of defense!
it’s very worth notetaking Currys defense is peaking at the age of 34.
He's performing extremely well, and especially for his age
his effort has been ridiculous on that side of the ball, all that added weight and (bulk) on his body, combined with insane workout and conditioning is finally paying off
His defense has always been greatly under appreciated. He’s ridiculously strong, grabs steals and rebounds.
He has gotten stronger this year. Now, he bruises his way through a crowd.
True though I wonder if the extra effort is costing his shot a little, he's looked a bit more human than usual from behind the arc and at the line recently.
That play at 5:30 is the epitome of Steph’s off ball genius. Being able to occupy Smart with the horizontal cut, AND THEN occupying Williams by flaring back to the 3 pt line. Man, what an amazing player.
And that doesn’t show up on any stat sheet. That’s the reason casuals underrate stephs offensive impact. Today’s fans are like the camera, just following the ball and looking for some hero to score it.
to be honest, i think steph is a genius offensive player. You won't even see Michael Jordan do this kind of stuff. His offensive impact on the floor is probably the best or one of the best in the history of the game. He is doing tremendous damage to opposing defenses without even having the ball. I think, there should be no discussion that steph impact on the game is far bigger than KD's.
@@leonardoyi3183 you wrote 100 or so words and not 1 of them was wrong. Insanely good analysis and insanely truthful.
@@leonardoyi3183 Players are Kobe or MJ are evaluated on a 1 v 1 situation, obviously they are better than Steph in iso or 1v1, but Steph has to be the greatest offensive teammate or teammate in NBA history, up there with say Tim Duncan. He’s one of the most unselfish players to play the game and uses his off ball movement, screening, etc.. to get his teammates the ball. It’s not coincidence that every player that joins them seems to get better.
@@leonardoyi3183 lmao y’all keep KD name in your mouth💀
I loved that they went to the high pick and roll for curry more. That consistently generates great looks for everyone and Boston can’t minimize Currys impact like they normally would off the ball trying to be physical with him
Also side note: thank you for talking about Currys defense. It’s been underrated for so long and with this being his best defensive season, it’s about time he gets credit on that end
@@chiggsytube u have to make adjustments when ur playing the number one defense in the league. I will use the 2016 finals as a huge example right now although curry was injured, because they forced him to play off the ball so much curry was unable to get it going. The cavs roughed him up every chance they got and his impact on the game was heavily minimized as a result. The same thing is happening here. But with the adjustment to put curry on the ball more, u can’t minimize his impact. Celtics have them deviating from their original offense sure, but that’s what u expect going against the number one defense. And u have to make the proper adjustments and they did
@@chiggsytube I don’t think it’s about rattling the warriors I just think the warriors made the proper adjustments to counter the Celtics minimizing Currys off ball impact
@@chiggsytube what type of brain dead comment is this? Lmao whatever works to get the dub is all that matters.
@@chiggsytube this is a series the team is going to know your normal go tos you have to spice it up to win it all
@@chiggsytube if you think the Celtics have them shook then you must have been watching a different game
As a warriors fan, I can't tell you how happy I was to see GPII on the floor again. Perfect small ball player.
@callmecatalyst that is small ball...
@callmecatalyst 7llp0
The smallest big man to ever play basketball 😄
He's great add-on to GSW & from Oakland. Been thru many teams but Kerr & GSW had role to help him shine.
Bro you're hands down the best NBA player and game break analyst on RUclips. Great content. Peace love and basketball✌❤🏀
Appreciate that, thanks!
@@ThinkingBasketball 7:27 It is travelling. Not out of bounds
I agree! I’m not even a basketball hardcore fan. I enjoy any competitive sports when it counts, like the Finals. Just watching this I learn and admire these players so much more! Versus ESPN & talk show non sense who put sour tastes on individual.
I like how he slows the plays down to explain things. I'm new to basketball so my brain don't work that fast, and sometimes watching mainstream analysts confuses me more than it helps.
This is so true, even a someone new to basketball would easily understand what it's all about
“So Steve Kerr stuck Green onto Brown…and while that’s a great earthy color scheme, it was a difficult matchup for Jaylen”
This made me laugh rly hard lmao
@callmecatalyst was just about to say the same thing! love me them celebration audits! HAHA!
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I don't think Gary Payton II knows how good he is. The Warriors picked up a diamond in the rough with him. He always gives the effort needed and is a total team player. With the coaching from Steve Kerr and staff, Payton has a real shot at being a true star. The job that has been done with Wiggins, Looney, and Poole is also a testimony to the great coaching that is on this team. I am not sure why more teams don't emulate the Warriors and how they build through chemistry. This team simply is not fazed when one player has a bad night as someone is always there to pick up the slack and not to complain. I am so serious that game 3 is a must win for Boston. If they lose two in a row, that might damage their tepid persona and Golden State could roll off four wins in a row and embarrass Boston. I think Golden State opened some eyes in game two as they showed they can deliver blow for blow with Boston.
It's just not that easy. You need a leader like curry or duncan and a coach like Kerr to build like the warriors. A bunch of players have said it, but it's Curry's unselfishness and true happiness when others on his team succeed (even when he doesn't) that makes this team work.
Also, Kerr's every person needs to be ready to contribute mentality is perfect for having all peices work together. That's why sometimes we think his rotations are crazy and why he plays the 10th man on the bench in regular season moments. Because how can teammates trust you when they need you at the end of the season if you haven't really played through the rest of the season?
Agreed. To your 1st question: Memphis is doing that right now mimicking GSW with young talents. As for 2nd, GSW is the first team in the playoffs who demolished Boston really. Except perhaps Bucks Game 1 but even then they resisted.
How can you know when so many teams give up on you?
I hope he sticks around for another year or 2 but a much bigger contract is likely to be offered and Dubs can’t match it
the Luke Walton Lakers pre-Lebron was a poverty version of that KD GS squad. Teams have tried to be the Warriors and failed
I love the balanced, factual, and insightful basketball analysis. No crazy narratives. Everything is backed up by data or clear video examples.
Bra. Instead of "The refs, The refs"
man is truly thinking basketball
Illegal screen
@callmecatalyst LOL why would I be a fan of that dropped lollipop
I just want to say thank you for your channel. Finally, basketball analysis about WHY a player or team is good instead of the usual nonsense you hear like "he didn't want to win", "his greatness is what makes him great", "the X defense was hungrier than Y's offense"
100% agree
Lol so true, great comment! 110% agree
I've come to realize over the last 3 seasons of watching the Warriors that the primary key to their success is shared between both Steph and Draymond equally at this point in their careers. Neither of them can dominate a game without the other. At least not sustainably so. Dray's defensive brilliance and offensive orchestra works in perfect sync with Steph's all-time level gravity, movement and shot creation. Together, they're the 2 pillars that make the Dubs one of the league's most revolutionary teams.
@joceja23 When you say same goes for draymond are saying he’d also win a ring without Steph?
@joceja23 it’s a team sport. Dynasties like this rely on multiple pieces, good front office, a cohesive ‘system’. That’s why Lebron hasn’t done it the same way. As an individual clearly he is greater than Draymond or Steph… but he doesn’t operate within a system or hasn’t had a good coach/front office his entire career same as the GSW team has. A lot of it is luck too of course. Then getting KD for one iteration helped really cement their dominance
@Humble I personally think if Jordan went to the blazers instead of pip going there that he would have won a ring with them.
@@thedman05 agree
Yeah for sure and what makes them an even better pair is Curry's defence. Curry isn't physically capable of defending elite scorers but his high iq prevents him from getting in bad situations. And when he does Draymond can often cover for him.
Curry wants this finals so bad. He's locked in every single possession on defense and offense.
Because he knows how much this would cement his already top 10 resume. This ring would define him more than any other ring especially with the circumstances and the supporting crew around him this time around.
Finals MVP incoming..
@@henlolneh curry’s great but he’s not a top 10 player now and when he wins these finals and FMVP…he still won’t be a top 10 all
Time player.
@@judahmourneth1466 I question your eyes. He’s an offensive machine, the amount of attention he commands on the court opens up SO many others.
@@puppy14 that has nothing to do with him being a top 10 player of all time. And I’m a Curry guy all the way.
There needs to be a new official statistic for players like Curry (who create wide open lay ups or dunks for teammates with no more than their position elsewhere on the court). "The Gravity Assist." I'd love to know exactly how many a player like Curry averages per game (and per year).
Passive assist
@@arjunsahlot or "Off-Ball Assist"
So a positioning grade? 😂
He would lead the league in hockey assist
That would be a stat dominated by Steph and Steph alone. I don't think anyone else would be within 5 assist of him. That's ever played.
I still cant stop laughing at Horford getting shut down by curry in the paint
4:56 When you have 4 out of 5 players trying to stop you, that's a testament to how dangerous a player Curry is.
1:27 Green onto Brown = Earthy Color Scheme 🤣🤣🤣 immaculate writing !
pretty awesome how they always saved the Curry PnR special till the finals lol
I hope Steph gets his well deserved FMVP this year , if the Warriors win
If Warriors win Steph is the favourite based on the first 2 games. Someone would have explode in the next 3 Warriors wins to take it from him.
I honestly like both of these teams, but am rooting for the dubs for the sake of Curry finally getting a finals MVP
I like that you said "if". This could really go either way
there is almost no chance that steph doesnt get mvp if the warriors win, unless he has an absolutely horrible rest of the series which most likely wont happen
@@ceceroxy2227 idk, iggy has a clear shot at winning it imo
Kendrick Perkins said Al Horford is who draymond use to be and i never laughed harder lol this video should be proof of how silly that statement was
Isnt that a good thing? Draymond has gotten better and smarter from back then
🤣🤣🤣...now carry the hell on.
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Steph and Draymond indeed are the heart and soul of the Golden State Warriors, respectively. Without those two this team won't be in the conversation of being a legendary team along with its fanbase.
klay isn't showing up yet. hope he gets his rhythm in the next games. it's gonna be hell for the Celtics if Klay comes in hot
In comparison to other NBA teams with big men, GS only have average height and mostly small players, but they manage it well thanks to superb teamwork and ball handling also great shooting skills.
I remember everyone saying Celtics can switch 1-5.
But al horford or Robert Williams is never gonna be able to guard Steph 😅
Seems no matter what Cs use to attack, the GSWs counter it. Unless Cs can knocked down those 9/9 3s like in G1 in the 4th Qtr, this series can end in G5
Everyone was talking about how the Celtics won with Tatum not going off, not realising Klay hasn’t gone off in both games
Appreciate the dive into Curry’s defense this game. He’s been underrated on defense for too long. Almost always been a great team defender just didn’t have the frame
This game had me hype. I thought Boston figured us out after Game 1 but good to see it's still competitive.
I could see why you thought that but I didn't think so what I think is we just lost our motor for both ends on the floor in game 1 and we couldn't get it started again
Why would you ever think Boston figured a championship team after 1 game? Game 1 is meaningless most of the time
It’s a game of adjustments. GSW isn’t a one trick pony. You can’t figure them out after 1 game when they can beat you so many ways.
Yeah the only adjustment that was needed was high PnRs to bomb 3s
@@seanmonteiro9459 Was that really an adjustment? They ran high PnR in Game 1, as well.
Amazing video, per usual. Wish Beli got some love though. He went from being unplayable at times in the regular season to coming in and playing great defense on Tatum in the finals while scoring a couple of buckets.
He was surprisingly really good against Luka too.
Bro ppl still holding on to that tired narrative that he isn’t a good defensive player. All playoffs teams have been trying to switch on him and it has not been successful. But he has been pretty good for a few seasons now and really good this year and ESPECIALLY GOOD this playoffs. Not to mention his help defense and jumping passing lanes.
I think he's the case where his reward playing off-ball defense is better than most perimeter players who get hidden from on-ball action. He knows how to help and he sits amazingly well on reading passing lanes. Best part is he's also the ideal guy to get the ball off a turnover on a transition basket opportunity because he's flipping that possession to an assist or an instant 3-ball. If he/the Warriors score, they get to play set defense and do it again on the other side to build momentum. I don't know other guys in the playoffs who can play that help role and reward their team on a turnover possession to score like he does.
@@t4d0W couldn’t have said it better. Ppl don’t watch games or think past their narratives. Just like his off ball movement his help defense makes him a valuable asset on these teams
I'm so happy that I predicted almost every adjustment Steve Kerr did, both offensively and defensively. Offense was completely stagnant when Curry was hiding in corners because Bostons plans were never to double him in the pick and roll, so high screening actions for him was All he needed. On the other side, I thought they should just let Tatum go off on Isolation but to stop collapsing the defense, Golden State are all pretty good defenders so it was never necessary to double anyone, and they did it perfectly, they holded Al Horford and Marcus Smart to only 2 points because they can't create shots by dribbling. I hope one day I can make it as a coach in any level of basketball, the entire tactical aspect is just so amazing.
That’s such astute analysis I hope you reach there too!
i really wish they’d stop jumping too. they’re really committing to stopping that 3 attempt but i think it’s sloppy. probably the only part that they need to clean up.
I made the prediction that Kerr would put Draymond on Tatum and let Wiggins guard Brown. And Klay would guard Horford if he’s just gonna float on the perimeter.
Just mixed up the two Jay’s. But you did some great analysis
It'll be interesting to see how udoka will counter the curry PnR, as you can't really drop or double. It'll also be interesting to see if brown bounces back like Tatum does, as he really struggled after a great start. Maybe they'll try forcing draymond off of brown, as I doubt the Celtics want to be in a situation where Tatum basically does everything on offense. series at 1-1, I think game 3 will be close.
@@manuprasad5354 I think the Celtics will try to mix up everything. A lot of pre-switching to try and keep Horford away from the action, hedging, trapping, switching, drop coverage.
Otherwise I think they try and go super small. But it’s going to be difficult with Curry and Draymond being such lethal passers
The Warriors in the regular season averaged ~17 pick n roll actions per game (good for 29th in the league). In this game, they put up 33 pick n roll actions which would have been good for FIRST in the league. Goes to show that Kerr absolutely needs to be credited for this franchises' success and not just solely on the shoulders of Dray/Steph/Klay/KD! Kerr is a top 10 all time coach.
Doesn't that mean Kerr's regular season offense is less effective than traditional pick and roll？Whenever there's a problem offensively in the postseason, the solution is always switching back to pick 'n roll.
@@yihanzheng8203 No, I think it just means that you don't play the #1 rated defense in a best of 7 series during the regular season. The Celtics defensively schemed for a heavy motion offense which they saw a lot of in game 1 and less of in game 2. Playoff basketball is about adjustments on a game by game basis and who makes the better one(s). My comment just goes to show Kerr's coaching prowess to be able to adapt to what he sees on tape especially during the 16 game tournament which Kerr has the best winning % out of all head coaches in NBA history.
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@@henlolneh agree 100%. I think Mark Jackson helped instill a lot of defensive toughness in these guys and was influential in the early development of Curry, Klay and Dray but Kerr is the coach that unlocked this teams offensive potential and found a way to fully utilize their skills. Idk if Curry would have become the off ball, gravitationally dominate force that he is now if Jackson had stuck around and kept having him run iso plays instead. And the high pick and roll has always been the ace up the Warriors sleeve. For years they’ve had tons of success when they do use it but they only seem to save it for when they really need it against teams that can take away their motion offenses success like Boston. Kerr has been blessed with some ridiculously great weapons but he deserves lots of respect for creating a system that unlocked their full potential
Steph's defense is so underrated.
Love these videos. I've been watching this series live and I can't pick up on half the things you are breaking down here. Watching your analysis brings a whole new dimension of fun to these finals.
9:18 that’s crazy lmao, imagine being 6’3 and getting quadruple teamed in the paint
Can't overlook Curry's defense now. People starting to notice. GSW too strong, they have high iQ defensive players and can switch efficiently.
5:25 steph literally used his gravity to clear ALL of klay's help defenders out of the way without getting a screen assist or assist.
Yup this play is insane
That is an insane play. His IQ and feel for that kind of stuff is next level
That defense from Steph is legendary considering his disadvantages
With his improve defense and passing, Steph might be peaking even more than 15-16 Curry in his impact 🥶🔥
Although this shooting percentages are down, he’s most definitely a better all-around player. He’s also put on some muscle, so he is able to get a little more physical in the paint and on defense.
I think 16 curry is a beast on its own level entirely
@@BlackMarq20 I wouldn't be bothered that much with Steph. If anything his physicality which helps him finish at the hoop more and juice his 5-6 FTAs that he can get along with his other ways to make a basket is what helps his overall playoff offense. Which is about the same that Tatum has offered when he's not allowed to attack the basket as easily. But the thing with Tatum is that his playmaking is what makes or breaks the C's offense.
The Warriors in the third quarter are scary 🔥
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If Gary Peyton 2 had starter minutes he would be able to win a defensive player of the year award plus he could put up about 15 points a game
FREE GP2
I was hoping that Kerr would start GP2 and bring Klay in as the 6 man.
Green onto Brown... 🙂
Waiting for other such word combinations of the first two with others such as White, Klay, Curry, etc
Give Steph his credit! He’s playing his ass off! He just need guys to follow! And they will, go Dubs!!!!
"... one that's a great earthy color scheme..." has me dying xD
Crazy how Steph dominated this game with playmaking defense and offense from top to bottom and didn’t even touch the court in the 4th quarter of a nba finals game and is still being criticized. The hate be real the love be fake
We’re all blessed that this era’s dynasty plays a beautiful brand of basketball
People fr commenting before even watching the video 😂
Celtics thought they'll get away with the physicality. Now they understand that everyone is buff enough to do the same as them.
Watching golden state is like art. they make offense and defense look so beautiful
Curry was exceptional on both ends.
in both games golden state has looked the better team for the majority. and that’s with klay thompson playing awful. i can’t imagine what will happen when klay wakes up.
Let's not be surprised if GSW humiliate the Celtics in Boston for game 3 and cause more damage in game 4.
This year's finals is more than finals for GSW. It's about puting to bed a lingering feeling of disrespect to them.
It is absurd to think GSW will just give up their Dynastic ambition easily like that.
Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson and Kevon Looney are still upset they lost to the Raptors in 2019 and are here to prove a point and at the same time, lay out some new tracks for the young warriors as to how it is done at that higher level .
Andrew Wiggins is in a cool place now to win a chip. Jordan Poole,Gary Payton 2,Otto Porter Jr,Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody, Damion Lee, J. Toscano- Anderson and Nemanja Bjelica are proving they can play significant roles in bring the chip home.
The Game 1 Fourth Quarter meltdown and loss was devastating to their image if not legacy and the only redemption is the CHAMPIONSHIP.
Biggest risers in playoff history: Michael Jordan, Reggie Miller and Ben Taylor
underrated comment, W.
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The conclusion is basicsally MJ and Miller have improved the most in the playoffs compared to their regular season. And Thinking Basketball releases more videos and content in the playoffs than the regular season.
Especially the game by game analyses.
Touché 🙏
Hopefully Curry can join that group this season 🔥
Some change in staff mindset must have happened for Steph, who's so focused on improving his 3s, cut off shooting Volume to ram up practice on other fundamentals. Never thought he would do this, i thought he would stay as a specialist until the end of his career. It's good to know that he's expanding his horizons.
Just beautiful and genius style of gameplay other team is just blunt and the same, warriors is just built different
Love this content
3:06 loved this one. Draymond probably knew al likes to show the ball too much while jab step stepping and had his hand where the ball would be swung. That's attention to detail
At 7:40, is that screening or pushing from Draymond Green ?
Defensive masterclass from Dray
Great video! Warriors also adjusted by stopping to double team Taytum in high PnRs, which generated lots of open 3s for Boston in G1.
I used to not respect Draymond alot as a player, but recently after looking into the footage, I've come to realize Draymond is an extremely valuable piece of the Warrior's squad. His defense, and energy is unmatched.
Dubs fans have known this the past 8 years. Triple single stat line, but his defensive quarterbacking is unmatched by anyone else I think. Gobert is long, but he doesn’t quarterback anything. I don’t know enough of Marcus smart’s game, but I doubt it’s close. I think draymond said it himself once. “There’s never a situation where as a coach, you don’t want draymond playing the ball. You don’t want gobert out on the perimeter. You probably don’t want smart being posted up by an embiid. But never a situation where you don’t want draymond on the ball.” Makes sense
So thankful for this content! makes me feel like ive never been thinking about basketball deeply at all
ikr. sure beats those highlight videos where very little defensive stops are shown and it's just dunks, layups and threes being shown.
same for me. i've been playing casual basketball for a long time now (just division 2 so not that serious) and never received real coaching. seeing this kind of breakdown is really interesting
Wow, new to basketball, I had no idea this level of strategy existed in the game. Again, Wow!
Steve Kerr really did stick Green onto Brown lol
Everyday he is coming closer to becoming a 2 way player at 34 lol
I can't belive we are at the point of curry's career where we can say "Curry also had another strong defensive night"
Curry plays great defense and i'm sick of this myth that he can't play defense. You don't go to the finals this often when the best player on your team is the smallest and can't play defense
If klay gets going man this going to get ugly 😂😂
Look at curry man, so inspirational 🙌
The Celtics have to figure out this third-quarter collapse shit they've damn near lost the bucks and heat series because they fall apart in the third
it’s not just the 3rd quarter collapse. look at the tape of golden state. they are on average a +34 in third quarters throughout the playoffs. it’s honestly not fair. idk what speech is given during halftime but i need it
I saw a lot of sports media talking heads today missing the forest for the trees when it comes to game 1. That "miracle comeback" by the Celtics was just that, a miracle; a fluke. This doesn't mean that the Celtics would have lost game 1, but it does mean it would have been a lot closer. What wasn't a fluke though is what the Dubs do _almost every game..._ they make a 3rd quarter run and the Celtics weren't able to prevent it in either game. Looking back at their post season, Celtics defense seems prone to runs to me, which explains their chaotic series' with the Bucks and the Heat. Also, if they're banking on home court advantage, it should be pointed out that the Dubs beat them at home without Klay in the reg season and in the post season the Celtics have lost 4 games at home. My overall estimation: The Celtics have been over-hyped by the sports media. Dubs will take _at least one of the next two in Boston._ Conservatively, Dubs in 6, but Dubs in 5 wouldn't be a shocker.
I initially guessed warriors in 7 because I anticipated 3 losses in 3 different fashions. 1: a game where Boston shoots the lights out (game 1)
2: a game where the warriors can't get anything going on offense and they get blown out
3: golden state can't take care of the ball (this one is questionable so far)
In every other game the warriors will do their thing, and they'll take down Boston for the chip.
@@manuprasad5354 Steph defense and GP2 return is huge, Celtics still shooting out of the world it needs to take slump soon.
@@Elan8chz that was my initial guess. I doubt my 2nd and 3rd reasons for defeat won't be part of the same loss (turnovers and offensive struggles are often the same thing) and I'm well aware Boston can't keep up that level of shooting.
You know this team reminds me of the Jordan era bulls . Steve Kerr is definitely one heck of a coach . These guys are too good . One amazing addition to their strength is Payton . The boy is a massive asset .
Tatum guards himself being soft at the rim. Brown elite tunnel vision can’t see the help
GSW are just what basketball is all about. Yes they have an anomaly of a star in Steph who can score from anywhere on the court but it's the team work that wins them games.
Dubs would’ve swept Memphis and the Mavs if GPII did not get hurt.
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I remember when they drafted him, thinking my fave team wasted a pick on an undersized fat guy. Saw Rodman, Garnett, and Ben Wallace who could lock anyone up, but no one could direct traffic and tell people what to do on D like Draymond. It's like a football linebacker calling out the offensive alignment before the snap, except the ball is moving around, dudes are screening and cutting... so sick.
Only casuals will say that Curry underperforms in NBA Finals, main reason being that he never won FMVPs before. Pssh.
Quality video. Really proves the championship DNA
Fun fact klay hasnt even found his rythm in the serires yet. If he does the warriors are gonna be even more scary
Gary Payton ll playing defense like his dad..
Draymond defense was stellar this game
You mean all the fouling he did 🧐
Steph is really two-way star rn 😮
Very interested to see how the warriors will respond on the road, the physicality will be a level up on bostons side especially after this game.
Golden State Warriors defense tonight in Game 2 = 🔑
15 STL 🔥 42 REB
@9:19 4 defenders got vacuumed by steph's gravity.
Game 3 Curry shooting 👍👍👍👍👍Draymond Green 👍👍👍👍👍
People are going to be talking about the Curry gravity effect for years to come.
7:38 thats gotta be an illegal screen by Draymond Green
Yeah, it's not as bad as I've seen people on twitter make it to be (because of cutting and jostling for position and whatnot) but pretty clear foul to me when he extends the arm into White). But the idea to re-screen down is incredible.
@@ThinkingBasketball I wouldnt say this illegal screens are the major problem all the time and Draymond is a phenomenal player, but also saw that in this game there were moments where Draymond Green most likely could have gotten his second technical which would get him ejected from the game when the refs reviewed the play and turned to I think this guy named Steve Javi and he said “This could probably be a tech but since Dray already has one, i wouldnt think you would give him another” which I can see as not letting a player be out the game for the sake of letting the players play but it also shows a glaring problem in some favoritism and some kind of double standard that I dont appreciate. As you shown, DG is an integral part of the team and always has been a pretty provocative player so I can see moments like this happening; still a little upsetting.
@@ProfessorWumbology the issue is, if you let them get away with it, they'll do it
As soon as you make clear it's going to get called, the players will stop it very suddenly
It's just a matter of willpower from the NBA
I really enjoy Green and Rodman, even though they have been very dirty players
They do their crimes because the police let them
The NBA could easily clean things up 💯
@@ThinkingBasketball I think if White held his ground or sold the contact they would’ve called the illegal screen foul. Him kind of backpedaling made it look like Draymond was trying to cut to the rim and White was switching on to him.
@@ThinkingBasketball When we call extending arms then there has to be foul on every Warriors offense, they grab players to stop Warriors motion
7:30 ye hes really screening him off and not just playing football
Great video. It’s not always easy to pick up on everything in real time. Your analysis is dead on. Thanks for sharing.
“And while that’s a great earthly colour scheme” really got me.. when he was talking about Draymond and Green 😂😂
brown and green
damn, Draymond Defense and Curry Offensive, this will be the strongest team in the league for maybe 2-3 years
I want Kerr to wear a Warriors jersey and play with them and be called splash quadruplets. lol