I love when you highlight a play where someone just outraces the other team to create a transition advantage (Dray this time). That, "Here's where it started → here's how it's going" energy is one of those things that is often hard to spot in real-time. Also, really good callout on the lack of a scram switch before the P&R and the impact that had on rebounding the miss—it's these "what didn't happen" versions of the same play that are really enlightening.
I hope that Klay trying to live up to game 6 Klay just builds on itself in a positive way. Because I really love game 6 Klay. And I feel the world really needs another dose of post championship China Klay right now too.
Who else thought there was some sort of trouble in that timeout when everyone was yelling at each other? I was like "Oh shit there's going to be a punch up between our players?! WTF?" but it was just everyone hyping up Wiggs 😲
I don't think Kerr plays Loon 17 minutes straight. So may be if he is coaching, we don't win? We won in last six minutes. So probably LoonGod still has the same impact?
Count me in the “rooting for Mavs” camp. I dunno. I just don’t see the huge matchup disadvantage. We can play Wiggins on Luke a lot, and I even think Klay can play him. Luka isn’t a blow by guy. He’s rhythm, and size. Klay can at least body him. I think it’s a good series for Kuminga as well. He can take a turn in Luka.
And then they’re all just pretty one dimensional. You can hunt Luka, Brunson and Dinwiddie on O. Powell isn’t a physical mismatch on anyone. Bullock and Finney Smith are strictly catch and shoot guys. The Warriors have beaten superior versions of this team in the Harden/ CP3 Rockets and LeBrons Cavs.
I think what the Grizz showed us is that our defense is great at shutting down or limiting 1dimensional teams that focus on one superstar, but is bad at countering balanced attacks.
I think the Grizz showed us that was the case in Game 5. In Game 6, with the same personnel, Grizz shot 35.4% from the field. I'd say we did fine countering balanced attacks.
Whoever comes through that door, just win baby. Speculating on who it’s going to be: home tan has won easily the whole series… it’s probably going to happen again.
These videos are so helpful. Watching on Slack last night, they somehow cut away right about 5 min left in the 4th, I thought at first there was a timeout, but WTF. So watching your commentary was wonderful.
I have shared them with my GF who finds them wonderful explanations of the intricacy's that I cannot see and she can sometimes see but not understand. These are my first item of the day after a win
Beyond the pleasure of vanquishing Memphis and getting a berth in the WCF: having four days off at this point could be absolutely huge for our guys, who have typically come out like gangbusters after more than 2 days of rest (e.g. Game One of rounds 1 and 2). Otto’s foot, Klay’s knee, Dray’s eye/back etc. will all have extra time to heal.
Added bonus: whoever we face in the WCF, Games 1-2 will be in our time zone, with zero to minimal travel time.
I'm starting to think that I don't want to see the Celtics. They are kind of the veteran version of the Grizzlies ... long wings, and Horford is a reasonable facsimile of JJJ. And, they don't have a volume shooter like Brooks to help keep the game within reach until we figure our stuff out.
Plus, of course, Tatum and Marcus 'stretcher bearer' Smart.
The league is probably more scared of the dubs than they are of it, and that's not just homer talk. Just look at Stephs face after game 4 and 6, he knows y'all are trippin
Starting to think? I’ve been worried about them since halfway through the season when they started dominating teams — including us. For all the reasons you note … though I don’t think Horford is anywhere near as fearsome a defender as JJJ.
Of course, I’m not sure the Bucks with a healthy Middleton (if he were back by the Finals) would be any easier. Marginal preference for Miami among the three remaining teams, but they’d be no picnic either.
Gonna be brutal no matter who we draw. And of course … we gotta get there first.
Haha, no worries. Honestly, we shouldn’t have been *too* worried about any of them, since our own conference gives us enough monsters to worry about. My general take has always been: thank god we only have to face ONE of the Beasts from the East (if we’re lucky enough to get there).
My way of getting through all this without too much worry: if the Dubs want to beat everyone, they have to be able to beat everyone. Pure and simple. No worry about matchups or luck of the draw. So far, they’ve shown it. May it continue.
I love when you highlight a play where someone just outraces the other team to create a transition advantage (Dray this time). That, "Here's where it started → here's how it's going" energy is one of those things that is often hard to spot in real-time. Also, really good callout on the lack of a scram switch before the P&R and the impact that had on rebounding the miss—it's these "what didn't happen" versions of the same play that are really enlightening.
The TV analysts have nothing on this level.
I hope that Klay trying to live up to game 6 Klay just builds on itself in a positive way. Because I really love game 6 Klay. And I feel the world really needs another dose of post championship China Klay right now too.
Who else thought there was some sort of trouble in that timeout when everyone was yelling at each other? I was like "Oh shit there's going to be a punch up between our players?! WTF?" but it was just everyone hyping up Wiggs 😲
Good explainer. How about Explain Some Plays (ESP) for these things? "Explain" seems kind of weak and yea, E1P no longer really applies.
E1P stands for Eric in the first person
Haha, thanks for the suggestions. The mundane truth is that YouTube has a 100 character title limit and I wanted the space
andre looked like he was in undertaker drag.
https://communityassist.nba.com/
"What If" thought...
I don't think Kerr plays Loon 17 minutes straight. So may be if he is coaching, we don't win? We won in last six minutes. So probably LoonGod still has the same impact?
Maybe Kerr tells the team "the backdoor is closed" before the 4th quarter of the second straight game of forced passes?
True. We will never know but for being able to be peer into multiverse. Dr Strange, here I come.
Count me in the “rooting for Mavs” camp. I dunno. I just don’t see the huge matchup disadvantage. We can play Wiggins on Luke a lot, and I even think Klay can play him. Luka isn’t a blow by guy. He’s rhythm, and size. Klay can at least body him. I think it’s a good series for Kuminga as well. He can take a turn in Luka.
And then they’re all just pretty one dimensional. You can hunt Luka, Brunson and Dinwiddie on O. Powell isn’t a physical mismatch on anyone. Bullock and Finney Smith are strictly catch and shoot guys. The Warriors have beaten superior versions of this team in the Harden/ CP3 Rockets and LeBrons Cavs.
And that’s without counting home court advantage.
I think what the Grizz showed us is that our defense is great at shutting down or limiting 1dimensional teams that focus on one superstar, but is bad at countering balanced attacks.
I think the Grizz showed us that was the case in Game 5. In Game 6, with the same personnel, Grizz shot 35.4% from the field. I'd say we did fine countering balanced attacks.
Agree. I don't need to see Mikal Bridges Jae Crowder and Ayton playing defense. I want to see if Dinwiddie thinks he can outshoot us.
Whoever comes through that door, just win baby. Speculating on who it’s going to be: home tan has won easily the whole series… it’s probably going to happen again.
Steph made his first 3, and his last two. Between that, he was 3/14. Loon, Klay, and Wiggins won this game. Go Dubs.
well 3/14 is his birthday ...which probably means nothing...
Can we talk about Dray actually going to the basket with intention? For me that was a pretty big f***** deal
Totally unlocks the offense
He said he had to shut the people up who said he is afraid to shoot/score, namely Kendrick Perkins. Hope he does this the rest of the way.
Yes.
Hmm, should we encourage Perk to speak up once in a while then? I'm conflicted.
Still basking in the afterglow. Now I know how Spurs fans felt after beating us 8 years ago.
Boston — and I mostly mean Tatum — looks scary.
Really hoping the Suns can pull it out for Game 7. I’d rather play them than Dallas at this point.
I actually think Boston is a really good matchup, along with Miami. Milwaukee with Middleton would be the scariest imo
This is so Nice! So necessary after ESPN gifted us with the astute basketball minds of Perkins, Smith, and Greenberg.
What an incredible, gritty win. That's all I got.
These videos are so helpful. Watching on Slack last night, they somehow cut away right about 5 min left in the 4th, I thought at first there was a timeout, but WTF. So watching your commentary was wonderful.
I have shared them with my GF who finds them wonderful explanations of the intricacy's that I cannot see and she can sometimes see but not understand. These are my first item of the day after a win
Beyond the pleasure of vanquishing Memphis and getting a berth in the WCF: having four days off at this point could be absolutely huge for our guys, who have typically come out like gangbusters after more than 2 days of rest (e.g. Game One of rounds 1 and 2). Otto’s foot, Klay’s knee, Dray’s eye/back etc. will all have extra time to heal.
Added bonus: whoever we face in the WCF, Games 1-2 will be in our time zone, with zero to minimal travel time.
The rest is so huge. They emptied the tank in Game 6. Not sure I can remember seeing so many players that visibly gassed after a game
Even Day Day said we was gassed in the presser!
Without any two day breaks in the WCF schedule, we definitely need to take advantage of this current rest while we can.
It always blows my mind how compressed the conference finals are, and then the nba finals takes forever.
Draymond’s heart too
Exhausting indeed, glad it's over. Hopefully the Dubs can be a little refreshed for Wednesday, before they have to go every other day.
Looking a bit ahead, but:
I'm starting to think that I don't want to see the Celtics. They are kind of the veteran version of the Grizzlies ... long wings, and Horford is a reasonable facsimile of JJJ. And, they don't have a volume shooter like Brooks to help keep the game within reach until we figure our stuff out.
Plus, of course, Tatum and Marcus 'stretcher bearer' Smart.
The league is probably more scared of the dubs than they are of it, and that's not just homer talk. Just look at Stephs face after game 4 and 6, he knows y'all are trippin
Wait, we don’t play Cleveland?
Miami is hard too
If you want the ring, you got to go through them all. Doesn't matter to me who we play - just bring 'em on!
Yes, this!
Starting to think? I’ve been worried about them since halfway through the season when they started dominating teams — including us. For all the reasons you note … though I don’t think Horford is anywhere near as fearsome a defender as JJJ.
Of course, I’m not sure the Bucks with a healthy Middleton (if he were back by the Finals) would be any easier. Marginal preference for Miami among the three remaining teams, but they’d be no picnic either.
Gonna be brutal no matter who we draw. And of course … we gotta get there first.
Agreed on all points, including Horford vs JJJ
I'm slow. Forgive me. :)
Haha, no worries. Honestly, we shouldn’t have been *too* worried about any of them, since our own conference gives us enough monsters to worry about. My general take has always been: thank god we only have to face ONE of the Beasts from the East (if we’re lucky enough to get there).
My way of getting through all this without too much worry: if the Dubs want to beat everyone, they have to be able to beat everyone. Pure and simple. No worry about matchups or luck of the draw. So far, they’ve shown it. May it continue.