Explain: Game 7 Buddy Hield busts zones and punishes Rockets traps on Steph and Jimmy
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In this episode, we study plays from the Warriors' dramatic Game 7 victory against the Houston Rockets on 2025-05-04. Key highlights include Steph Curry's ingenious off-ball movement, Buddy Hield's clutch shooting, and Jimmy Butler's critical playmaking. The analysis covers the Warriors' strategies to counter Houston's hybrid zone defense, showcasing Draymond Green's defensive prowess and the team's successful adjustments throughout the game. Special emphasis is placed on Buddy Hield's defensive efforts and standout performance in this high-stakes match. The episode also examines Houston's disorganized offensive efforts and key struggles in the final moments.
Starring Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Jimmy Butler, Buddy Hield, Brandin Podziemski. With Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks, Alperen Sengun, Steven Adams, Jabari Smith Jr, Tari Eason, Amen Thompson, and Jalen Green.
It will be the funniest thing if we get an IND - NYK ECF
I never had respect for his playstyle so it doesn’t matter but Dillon Brooks ducking the media after the game yesterday was a coward move. Take your losses like a man if you’re going to be a dirty sucker on the court.