With two of the best shooters in the league part of their lineup, the Golden State Warriors are always a team that no opponent would want to sleep on at any point of the game, no matter what the score is.
However, it's not just Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson who can shoot from the perimeter. Their starting forwards, Draymond Green and Kevin Durant, who is currently sidelined, are also knock down shooters, capable of making big time shots.
When asked how difficult it is to defend the Dubs, San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili gave a detailed explanation about it. He cited the screens their players set as well as the offensive schemes head coach Steve Kerr designed as things they have already mastered.
The 39-year-old Argentinian international certainly has a valid point as the Warriors are once again leading the NBA in scoring. Their high-octane offense is fueled by their ability to score in different ways and their players are not afraid to take on shots presented to them by the defense.
Ginobili and his team had a first hand experience Wednesday night on how dynamic the Warriors' offense is as they lost against them, 110-98, despite leading by as much as 22 points in the first quarter. Their opponents quickly erased the deficit starting in the second quarter which was made possible by huge games from Curry and Thompson, who finished with 29 and 23 points, respectively.
If there's any silver lining following their defeat, it gave the Spurs a better understanding on how the Dubs run their offense and can prepare for it should they meet again in the playoffs.
Follow Us
Subscribe