Explain: Gary Payton II saves the Warriors, Steph Curry finishes off Thunder; why Draymond did NOT goaltend Steph Curry's game winner vs Thunder
plus the physics of celebration
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In the 2023-11-03.GSW-OKC Golden State Warriors - Oklahoma City Thunder game, Gary Payton II made huge game turning hustle plays down the stretch to save the Warriors and put Steph Curry in position to win the game.
Video 2
The 2023-11-03.GSW-OKC Golden State Warriors - Oklahoma City Thunder game ended in a controversial call where referees determined Draymond Green did NOT goaltending Steph Curry’s game winning layup. We hit the rule book to see for ourselves. Plus, a short celebration analysis.
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My take away: Ball touching is frowned upon.
Has Wiggins ever had a bad 6 game stretch like this, since he joined the Warriors?