OAKLAND – When the Warriors make their preseason debut Monday night, the emphasis will be not on winning but on answering the question they believe will unlock their offensive potential.
“Can we recognize what defenses are doing,” interim coach Luke Walton said, “and not have to call plays?”
Yes, the Warriors entered training camp hoping to distance themselves from glancing over at a coach or having point guard Stephen Curry issue a signal. Just get it and go, cooking up transition and shoving it down the throats of opponents.
That’s what the defending champs will attempt to do when they face the Toronto Raptors at SAP Center in San Jose.