Explain: Steph Curry clutch flurry closes out Wolves in hurry with ambush pick and roll

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In this episode, we dissect the Warriors' thrilling win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on 2024-12-22-GSW-MIN, focusing on the "ambush pick and roll" dive roll play involving Stephen Curry, Trayce Jackson-Davis, and Gary Payton II. We analyze key plays, including Julius Randle's defensive struggles, and highlight the plays attacking the Wolves defense of drop coverage which led to Steph's game-sealing threes.

Co-starring Draymond Green, Andrew Wiggins, and new Warriors Dennis Schröder. Plus Buddy Hield, Gui Santos, and Kyle Anderson as Three Kings bearing gifts for the Baby Threesus. Also with Rudy Gobert and Jaden McDaniels, Luka Doncic, Klay Thompson and Daniel Gafford.

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