Wednesday’s 106-104 win over the Rockets was a downright moving experience for both Warriors players and the ball. There was an upstart energy to Golden State’s attack, reminiscent of the early days of the dynasty and a few of their finest moments since.
Stephen Curry drove to the basket seconds after the start of the contest, demanding a double-team by establishing his domain from 40 feet out to the rim. Klay Thompson moved around the court in a state of stealth, only to make himself seen when he received the ball to shoot a back-breaking 3-pointer. Draymond Green, with all of his anticipatory movements, tried to match Thompson’s stealth powers on the defensive end, save for the fact that he was barking out orders, all he pushed the ball in transition at a speed that seemed to test his own limits.