#1 ranked defense as far as points allowed

[Kawhitstorm]

Much like Kawhi is not the same as he was in 2014, I don't think Barnes is the same as 2013, and Curry plays a lot off the ball too at times. I understand your point, but I don't think it will be very successful other than as you say for maybe taking someone by surprise. I do think Barnes is bound to figure it out. He almost killed us in 2013 too, he went off. Its a gamble with GSW at this point. Curry will get his regardless. I actually think the best strategy is keeping everyone else under control, somewhat like the Heat in 2014. Lebron worked hard for his shots, but he still got his points. Others were shut down however, and we went off.

Curry could EASILY average 45 against Tony; would rather dare Barnes to average 30 shooting over Tony. If he posts up or drives, Tim can actually play help defense unlike on the perimeter against Curry.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Barnes or Thompson for sure... or, if Bogut/Ezeli are in the game, you can hide Parker on them

[Solid D]

I'm sure Tony, the "Fiery Francophile," will take his turns guarding Curry...as will Danny, Kawhi and Patty. There will be lots of switching on screens, so lots of variations - of who defends who - will naturally happen...and that's just for half-court offense. In transition, there will be plenty of cross-matching depending on who expediently can get to Curry on the move after a COP.

Barnes is no slouch. He's in a contract year, he's improved every season, and he's the Warriors 3rd leading scorer at 13.5 PPG (more than TP is currently averaging).

But yeah, Spurs play 5-man defense. None of this "hiding" business going on with the Spurs.

[Dex]

I'm sure Tony, the "Fiery Francophile," will take his turns guarding Curry...as will Danny, Kawhi and Patty. There will be lots of switching on screens, so lots of variations - of who defends who - will naturally happen...and that's just for half-court offense. In transition, there will be plenty of cross-matching depending on who expediently can get to Curry on the move after a COP.

Barnes is no slouch. He's in a contract year, he's improved every season, and he's the Warriors 3rd leading scorer at 13.5 PPG (more than TP is currently averaging).

But yeah, Spurs play 5-man defense. None of this "hiding" business going on with the Spurs.

Solid D with the solid take.

Spurs will play the matchups through the game, and likely sic Kawhi or Danny on Curry to slow him down in crunch time.

[YGWHI]

It's similar to how Carlisle baited the 2014 Spurs into running their offense through Kawhi post-ups by putting Monta Ellis on him which stalled the offense.

Not sure how the Spurs running their offense through Kawhi when he averaged only 9 FGA per game in the series and everyone was thinking why the Spurs didn't exploit that matchup...barely he got the ball in the post.

Anyway, it's a good point. The Spurs should neutralize Curry's big impact on the game.
If that the case, I'd rather to let Thompson go crazy than Barnes. When his shot abandons him, Thompson is essentially useless. Barnes's more verstile offensively and has the ability to contribute in multiple ways.

[Kawhitstorm]

Not sure how the Spurs running their offense through Kawhi when he averaged only 9 FGA per game in the series and everyone was thinking why the Spurs didn't exploit that matchup...barely he got the ball in the post.

Anyway, it's a good point. The Spurs should neutralize Curry's big impact on the game.
If that the case, I'd rather to let Thompson go crazy than Barnes. When his shot abandons him, Thompson is essentially useless. Barnes's more verstile offensively and has the ability to contribute in multiple ways.

You big dummy, running offense =! Shot attempts. He kept dribbling into double teams & throwing the ball away.

[Kawhitstorm]

I'm sure Tony, the "Fiery Francophile," will take his turns guarding Curry...as will Danny, Kawhi and Patty. There will be lots of switching on screens, so lots of variations - of who defends who - will naturally happen...and that's just for half-court offense. In transition, there will be plenty of cross-matching depending on who expediently can get to Curry on the move after a COP.

Barnes is no slouch. He's in a contract year, he's improved every season, and he's the Warriors 3rd leading scorer at 13.5 PPG (more than TP is currently averaging).

But yeah, Spurs play 5-man defense. None of this "hiding" business going on with the Spurs.

I'm not sure why y'all are being stubborn & acting like the 2013 series didn't happen. Barnes was playing out of his mind in the 2013 postseason but that didn't stop Pop from putting Porker on him. The only thing that has changed in that Draymond Green is now Boris Diaw 2.0. Let's also not forget that Kawhi (not Porker) was guarding the point guard (Chris Paul) in the team's most recent postseason series.

[Kawhitstorm]

Barnes or Thompson for sure... or, if Bogut/Ezeli are in the game, you can hide Parker on them

Bogut/Ezeli would destroy him on the offensive boards, on rim runs, lobs or simply postups (Bogut/Ezeli have dependable jump hooks in their offensive arsenal unlike Tiago ter).

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Warriors ranked #13 on defense, give up over 100 ppg most overrated defensive team. evar. Their offense is amazing though, and their 14.4+ point differential cannot be disputed.


Spurs sitting pretty at the #1 spot, but we've played a lot of bad offensive teams thus far, so who knows.

[exstatic]

Warriors ranked #13 on defense, give up over 100 ppg most overrated defensive team. evar. Their offense is amazing though, and their 14.4+ point differential cannot be disputed.


Spurs sitting pretty at the #1 spot, but we've played a lot of bad offensive teams thus far, so who knows.

You're a ING RE . They give up 100+ because their pace is super fast. Their point differential is 14.4. That is beyond elite.

The nineteen nineties called. They want their old, outdated stats back.

[lilbthebasedgod]

Warriors ranked #13 on defense, give up over 100 ppg most overrated defensive team. evar. Their offense is amazing though, and their 14.4+ point differential cannot be disputed.


Spurs sitting pretty at the #1 spot, but we've played a lot of bad offensive teams thus far, so who knows.

You have to account for pace. When you play as fast as they do the other team gets more opportunities to score more. I agree they are overrated though.

[HarlemHeat37]

they just easily won a le and are 15-0, there's nothing overrated about them other than Klay Thompson, tbh..

[TD 21]

If any other elite team didn't have to face another elite team (the Cavs' injuries disqualify them from this distinction) in a series, they'd easily win the le, too.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

Still the best defensive team in the league only giving up 91 points per game... that is putting the clamps on.

[Kawhitstorm]

Spurs are currently a rich man's version of the 2010s Memphis Grizzlies or a modern version of the 98-99 Spurs