Joe Viray
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A noticeable uptick in PnR frequency the last three games has coincided with a shift in personnel (forced by injury) and the emergence of a PnR specialist.
On Steve Kerr giving the 'thumbs up' to the Warriors' running a PnR offense (link to article in reply)
A noticeable uptick in PnR frequency the last three games has coincided with a shift in personnel (forced by injury) and the emergence of a PnR specialist.
On Steve Kerr giving the 'thumbs up' to the Warriors' running a PnR offense (link to article in reply)
December 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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A noticeable uptick in PnR frequency the last three games has coincided with a shift in personnel (forced by injury) and the emergence of a PnR specialist.
On Steve Kerr giving the 'thumbs up' to the Warriors' running a PnR offense (link to article in reply)
A noticeable uptick in PnR frequency the last three games has coincided with a shift in personnel (forced by injury) and the emergence of a PnR specialist.
On Steve Kerr giving the 'thumbs up' to the Warriors' running a PnR offense (link to article in reply)
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On the Warriors' offense humming in full tune against the Bulls, buoyed by the simple concept of moving with and without the ball, while making rotation changes that keep players who further the system in the forefront (link to article in reply)
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On the Warriors' offense humming in full tune against the Bulls, buoyed by the simple concept of moving with and without the ball, while making rotation changes that keep players who further the system in the forefront (link to article in reply)
December 8, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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On the Warriors' offense humming in full tune against the Bulls, buoyed by the simple concept of moving with and without the ball, while making rotation changes that keep players who further the system in the forefront (link to article in reply)
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On the Warriors' offense humming in full tune against the Bulls, buoyed by the simple concept of moving with and without the ball, while making rotation changes that keep players who further the system in the forefront (link to article in reply)
And that's good night
December 8, 2025 at 2:07 AM
And that's good night
Melton showing tonight the ways through which how valuable he can be and being a movement shooter off of split action is one of them.
December 8, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Melton showing tonight the ways through which how valuable he can be and being a movement shooter off of split action is one of them.
As I've said, late-shot-clock Jimmy Butler is the greatest shooter of all time
December 8, 2025 at 1:59 AM
As I've said, late-shot-clock Jimmy Butler is the greatest shooter of all time
Jimmy is probably one of the best in history at playing off of two feet.
Scores, gets the rebound, and drills the three. He's capturing a rhythm.
Scores, gets the rebound, and drills the three. He's capturing a rhythm.
December 8, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Jimmy is probably one of the best in history at playing off of two feet.
Scores, gets the rebound, and drills the three. He's capturing a rhythm.
Scores, gets the rebound, and drills the three. He's capturing a rhythm.
De'Anthony Melton is important, folks
December 8, 2025 at 1:40 AM
De'Anthony Melton is important, folks
One of my favorite decisions defenses make after timeouts is to go zone to mess up opponent ATOs. Dubs go to their tandem 2-3 zone here and whatever the Bulls were planning in the huddle was nullified.
December 8, 2025 at 1:32 AM
One of my favorite decisions defenses make after timeouts is to go zone to mess up opponent ATOs. Dubs go to their tandem 2-3 zone here and whatever the Bulls were planning in the huddle was nullified.
Watch Jimmy directing things on the floor after realizing he has position against Cobi White. Tells Post to lift up to receive the pass. Post with a well-placed lob to Jimmy for the bucket.
December 8, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Watch Jimmy directing things on the floor after realizing he has position against Cobi White. Tells Post to lift up to receive the pass. Post with a well-placed lob to Jimmy for the bucket.
Dubs being able to resort to a Spencer-Post high ball screen in late clock situations has been a luxury, especially with Post being able to pop out and no one on the Bulls veering back/rotating toward him.
December 8, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Dubs being able to resort to a Spencer-Post high ball screen in late clock situations has been a luxury, especially with Post being able to pop out and no one on the Bulls veering back/rotating toward him.
Again, connected defense and knowing your coverages. It's a 1-4 switch with Post in drop coverage. Bulls have a tough time getting something in the half court.
December 8, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Again, connected defense and knowing your coverages. It's a 1-4 switch with Post in drop coverage. Bulls have a tough time getting something in the half court.
Double drag shallow with Buddy and Post as screeners and Jimmy handling the ball to start the half. Vuc forced into the action and fouls Jimmy on the drive.
December 8, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Double drag shallow with Buddy and Post as screeners and Jimmy handling the ball to start the half. Vuc forced into the action and fouls Jimmy on the drive.
Offense has been fine so far without him is my current thought. We'll see what happens in the 2nd half.
Any thoughts on Kuminga not in the rotation?
December 8, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Offense has been fine so far without him is my current thought. We'll see what happens in the 2nd half.
Warriors at the half @ CHI
ORTG: 128.3
DRTG: 100.0
A complete first half in terms of offense and defense. Take note that most of their offense has come in transition (166.7 points per 100 transition plays, 87th percentile), a testament to how solid their defense has been.
ORTG: 128.3
DRTG: 100.0
A complete first half in terms of offense and defense. Take note that most of their offense has come in transition (166.7 points per 100 transition plays, 87th percentile), a testament to how solid their defense has been.
December 8, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Warriors at the half @ CHI
ORTG: 128.3
DRTG: 100.0
A complete first half in terms of offense and defense. Take note that most of their offense has come in transition (166.7 points per 100 transition plays, 87th percentile), a testament to how solid their defense has been.
ORTG: 128.3
DRTG: 100.0
A complete first half in terms of offense and defense. Take note that most of their offense has come in transition (166.7 points per 100 transition plays, 87th percentile), a testament to how solid their defense has been.
Buddy help defense + Jimmy paint touch leading to a Podz three. Defense leading to offense.
December 8, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Buddy help defense + Jimmy paint touch leading to a Podz three. Defense leading to offense.
Small detail but Post guarding Collins and being aware that you can sag off of Collins when he has the ball (defensive 3 seconds rule not applying here) allows him to virtually seal off the paint.
December 8, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Small detail but Post guarding Collins and being aware that you can sag off of Collins when he has the ball (defensive 3 seconds rule not applying here) allows him to virtually seal off the paint.
Look at how connected this defense has been
December 8, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Look at how connected this defense has been
Dating back to last game, Gui has been such an excellent in-between playmaker: on the short roll, attacking off the catch, and cutting toward the paint to act as the release valve.
December 8, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Dating back to last game, Gui has been such an excellent in-between playmaker: on the short roll, attacking off the catch, and cutting toward the paint to act as the release valve.
Just something different about how the ball moves with this combination on the floor. There's moving the ball without purpose (i.e., overpassing) and then there's *this*
December 8, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Just something different about how the ball moves with this combination on the floor. There's moving the ball without purpose (i.e., overpassing) and then there's *this*
Important to the Warriors' offense to keep the ball and players moving. Big reason why Pat is getting minutes is because he internalizes that mantra while maintaining steadiness and calm with his ball handling. Breaks the paint, Bulls defense collapses inward, Buddy open up top.
December 8, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Important to the Warriors' offense to keep the ball and players moving. Big reason why Pat is getting minutes is because he internalizes that mantra while maintaining steadiness and calm with his ball handling. Breaks the paint, Bulls defense collapses inward, Buddy open up top.
This is the luxury of Quinten Post: running a pindown for your 7-foot stretch five. Vuc hanging back in the paint, Buddy takes his man to unclog the side, Richard setting the pin on Vuc, Post drills the shot.
December 8, 2025 at 12:15 AM
This is the luxury of Quinten Post: running a pindown for your 7-foot stretch five. Vuc hanging back in the paint, Buddy takes his man to unclog the side, Richard setting the pin on Vuc, Post drills the shot.
Warriors (12-12) are taking on the Bulls (9-13) tonight.
Thoughts about lineups, rotations, schemes, Xs and Os, adjustments, or anything in general?0
Thoughts about lineups, rotations, schemes, Xs and Os, adjustments, or anything in general?0
December 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Warriors (12-12) are taking on the Bulls (9-13) tonight.
Thoughts about lineups, rotations, schemes, Xs and Os, adjustments, or anything in general?0
Thoughts about lineups, rotations, schemes, Xs and Os, adjustments, or anything in general?0
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Without their anchor, the Warriors' defense anchored the Cavs to the ground in a defense-by-committee effort that shined a light on their top 5 defense.
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Without their anchor, the Warriors' defense anchored the Cavs to the ground in a defense-by-committee effort that shined a light on their top 5 defense.
www.sportscasting.com/news/warrior...
December 7, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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Without their anchor, the Warriors' defense anchored the Cavs to the ground in a defense-by-committee effort that shined a light on their top 5 defense.
www.sportscasting.com/news/warrior...
For @SportcastingNBA
Without their anchor, the Warriors' defense anchored the Cavs to the ground in a defense-by-committee effort that shined a light on their top 5 defense.
www.sportscasting.com/news/warrior...
🚨NEW WORDS🚨
For @SportcastingNBA
Without their anchor, the Warriors' defense anchored the Cavs to the ground in a defense-by-committee effort that shined a light on their top 5 defense.
www.sportscasting.com/news/warrior...
For @SportcastingNBA
Without their anchor, the Warriors' defense anchored the Cavs to the ground in a defense-by-committee effort that shined a light on their top 5 defense.
www.sportscasting.com/news/warrior...
December 7, 2025 at 6:25 PM
🚨NEW WORDS🚨
For @SportcastingNBA
Without their anchor, the Warriors' defense anchored the Cavs to the ground in a defense-by-committee effort that shined a light on their top 5 defense.
www.sportscasting.com/news/warrior...
For @SportcastingNBA
Without their anchor, the Warriors' defense anchored the Cavs to the ground in a defense-by-committee effort that shined a light on their top 5 defense.
www.sportscasting.com/news/warrior...