The Golden State Warriors’ half-court offense can be described as a tale of two extremes, depending on how it’s faring.
When in full harmony and synergy, it can be some of the most beautiful basketball out there. The energy flowing from the ball being whipped around is palpable. The willingness of every player on the floor to move, relocate, and/or cut is infectious. When it results in a made bucket, the morale and spirit can rise to monumental levels — which transfers over to the other end through a willingness to play hard, suffocating defense.
But when those factors aren’t present — little to no energy, no force and “oomph” behind the actions, and the ball stops moving and the players stay in one spot for too long — it can get ugly.