11/22 - POSTGAME | Golden State Warriors (91) - (108) Oklahoma City Thunder

[ThunderBolt]

Is it trolling to bump this?

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[thekaoswithin]

That game was brilliant. The on-fire shooting was a plus, and I'm sure we won't be that hot every night.

But the defence? That was DISGUSTING. Sure, we've seen all season that when they try the defence is elite. Tonight was different. The whole team was locked in, they approached this game like a game 7, and it showed. The defensive intensity was off the charts; I think GSW was honestly caught by surprise.

Something I felt was really big, is that keeping Paul George on Snake allows Roberson to guard Klay full time. Makes it a lot easier on the defence as they can't generate as many open looks off their ball movement.

On offence, Paul George has also been huge even when he didn't have the ball. In past years, Curry would hide from Russ on Dre, and let Klay check him on ball. However, this strat doesn't work because Paul blows it up. Roberson and PG13 often run 2-3 baseline screens for each other, so if Curry hides on Dre, he'd have to switch onto Paul. While they'll live with that occasionally, Kerr is smart enough to systematically leave Curry on Paul, so they guard true 1-5. This also makes it easier for Russ. Curry doesn't have Klay's length, so when Russ gets a head of steam towards the basket (which actually works now because the help defenders KD/Dray have to guard their shooters), Curry can't contain him.

[Thabo Sefolosha]

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[dakomish23]

That game was brilliant. The on-fire shooting was a plus, and I'm sure we won't be that hot every night.

But the defence? That was DISGUSTING. Sure, we've seen all season that when they try the defence is elite. Tonight was different. The whole team was locked in, they approached this game like a game 7, and it showed. The defensive intensity was off the charts; I think GSW was honestly caught by surprise.

Something I felt was really big, is that keeping Paul George on Snake allows Roberson to guard Klay full time. Makes it a lot easier on the defence as they can't generate as many open looks off their ball movement.

On offence, Paul George has also been huge even when he didn't have the ball. In past years, Curry would hide from Russ on Dre, and let Klay check him on ball. However, this strat doesn't work because Paul blows it up. Roberson and PG13 often run 2-3 baseline screens for each other, so if Curry hides on Dre, he'd have to switch onto Paul. While they'll live with that occasionally, Kerr is smart enough to systematically leave Curry on Paul, so they guard true 1-5. This also makes it easier for Russ. Curry doesn't have Klay's length, so when Russ gets a head of steam towards the basket (which actually works now because the help defenders KD/Dray have to guard their shooters), Curry can't contain him.

PG was an absolute demon on defense tonight. When this guy turns it on he’s a top defender in this league.

[ThunderBolt]

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I love how Melo is laughing.

[Limark]

Someone on reddit raised an interesting point that tonight could be evidence that Billy is unable to really motivate his team, it took facing a rival team and hated player to get us going

[Rotten Apple]

So much better, Russ clearly saw the Lowe post. I'm still not sold on Donovan though but tonight was an improvement, would love it if Melo's teammates would call him out whenever he ISO's

You do realize he just doesn't go ISO for S*** and Giggles. Those ISOs are called from the bench. Why would players get on another player for running a play called by the coach. Not like he is breaking plays and going ISO. They are called sets

I'm ignoring it from now on. They just say ISO no matter at this point. Literally every "ISO" was called or part of a set where he forced a mismatch. They're never happy and notice not a single mention of his defense on Draymond making him a complete non-factor

[Andre Roberstan]

Is it trolling to bump this?

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1622795#start_here

Please don't go necro an old thread. If you want to do a victory lap there'll be plenty of thread on the General Board for you to pop champagne in.

[Rotten Apple]

That game was brilliant. The on-fire shooting was a plus, and I'm sure we won't be that hot every night.

But the defence? That was DISGUSTING. Sure, we've seen all season that when they try the defence is elite. Tonight was different. The whole team was locked in, they approached this game like a game 7, and it showed. The defensive intensity was off the charts; I think GSW was honestly caught by surprise.

Something I felt was really big, is that keeping Paul George on Snake allows Roberson to guard Klay full time. Makes it a lot easier on the defence as they can't generate as many open looks off their ball movement.

On offence, Paul George has also been huge even when he didn't have the ball. In past years, Curry would hide from Russ on Dre, and let Klay check him on ball. However, this strat doesn't work because Paul blows it up. Roberson and PG13 often run 2-3 baseline screens for each other, so if Curry hides on Dre, he'd have to switch onto Paul. While they'll live with that occasionally, Kerr is smart enough to systematically leave Curry on Paul, so they guard true 1-5. This also makes it easier for Russ. Curry doesn't have Klay's length, so when Russ gets a head of steam towards the basket (which actually works now because the help defenders KD/Dray have to guard their shooters), Curry can't contain him.

PG was an absolute demon on defense tonight. When this guy turns it on he’s a top defender in this league.

George was phenomenal defensively no matter who he defended.

[dakomish23]

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I love how Melo is laughing.

PG with the nice photobomb.

[dakomish23]

That game was brilliant. The on-fire shooting was a plus, and I'm sure we won't be that hot every night.

But the defence? That was DISGUSTING. Sure, we've seen all season that when they try the defence is elite. Tonight was different. The whole team was locked in, they approached this game like a game 7, and it showed. The defensive intensity was off the charts; I think GSW was honestly caught by surprise.

Something I felt was really big, is that keeping Paul George on Snake allows Roberson to guard Klay full time. Makes it a lot easier on the defence as they can't generate as many open looks off their ball movement.

On offence, Paul George has also been huge even when he didn't have the ball. In past years, Curry would hide from Russ on Dre, and let Klay check him on ball. However, this strat doesn't work because Paul blows it up. Roberson and PG13 often run 2-3 baseline screens for each other, so if Curry hides on Dre, he'd have to switch onto Paul. While they'll live with that occasionally, Kerr is smart enough to systematically leave Curry on Paul, so they guard true 1-5. This also makes it easier for Russ. Curry doesn't have Klay's length, so when Russ gets a head of steam towards the basket (which actually works now because the help defenders KD/Dray have to guard their shooters), Curry can't contain him.

PG was an absolute demon on defense tonight. When this guy turns it on he’s a top defender in this league.

George was phenomenal defensively no matter who he defended.

He was all over the place. In the passing lanes, all over guys, helping others. Just a beautiful thing to watch. That steal then 3 in transition just showed how potent he can be.

[Dadouv47]

So much better, Russ clearly saw the Lowe post. I'm still not sold on Donovan though but tonight was an improvement, would love it if Melo's teammates would call him out whenever he ISO's

Me neither but he did one great thing : putting Grant at the 5 very early in the game.

He also didn't wait to call a time out in the beginning of second half.

He's still far from being a good coach but he was great this game.

[dakomish23]

So much better, Russ clearly saw the Lowe post. I'm still not sold on Donovan though but tonight was an improvement, would love it if Melo's teammates would call him out whenever he ISO's

Me neither but he did one great thing : putting Grant at the 5 very early in the game.

He also didn't wait to call a time out in the beginning of second half.

He's still far from being a good coach but he was great this game.

Anyone looks better when you’re top 3 pour in 74.

[Dadouv47]

So much better, Russ clearly saw the Lowe post. I'm still not sold on Donovan though but tonight was an improvement, would love it if Melo's teammates would call him out whenever he ISO's

Me neither but he did one great thing : putting Grant at the 5 very early in the game.

He also didn't wait to call a time out in the beginning of second half.

He's still far from being a good coach but he was great this game.

Anyone looks better when you’re top 3 pour in 74.

Sure but we were tied when Grant went in.

[dakomish23]

Me neither but he did one great thing : putting Grant at the 5 very early in the game.

He also didn't wait to call a time out in the beginning of second half.

He's still far from being a good coach but he was great this game.

Anyone looks better when you’re top 3 pour in 74.

Sure but we were tied when Grant went in.

Yeah you’re right. I just meant in general, it makes his job easier.

[Thabo Sefolosha]

KD's first loss against the Thunder since Game 6

[NaturalThunder]

I need a replay.

Does someone have a link to a replay of the game?

Probably not up yet, but check nbahd.net in a couple of hours

Ok, do you know if it's up yet?

Silly question, I know, but right now when I go and click on "Warriors vs Thunder" it takes me to the screen where it has the video player on the screen and it says watch live. If I click on that it opens up a new tab with another video player ready to go. When I click play on that video-player it acts like it's going to work for a few seconds before telling me "This User is not Found".

Am I doing something wrong or is it just not up, yet?

[ThunderBolt]

It seems like Russ ends up finding Melo more than George. I would like to see Russ and George get a little bit better chemistry going.

[spearsy23]

I need a replay.

Does someone have a link to a replay of the game?

Probably not up yet, but check nbahd.net in a couple of hours

Ok, do you know if it's up yet?

Silly question, I know, but right now when I go and click on "Warriors vs Thunder" it takes me to the screen where it has the video player on the screen and it says watch live. If I click on that it opens up a new tab with another video player ready to go. When I click play on that video-player it acts like it's going to work for a few seconds before telling me "This User is not Found".

Am I doing something wrong or is it just not up, yet?

Looks like it's up. Don't click on the video player, that's an ad. Down below it there will be links for part 1 - part 4, those are the actual game.

[Dadouv47]

At least it's easy to guard Westbrook