how about magic johnson and charles barkley at halftime of the gsw/dallas game, having trouble articulating their disgust, resorting to describing the warriors simply as "helter-skelter", using that phrase at least 12 times??!
here's what people don't understand about the warriors:
phoenix made a gamble a few seasons ago. the idea being that you don't have to play defense as long as you can always outscore your opponent. people think that this only works because of steve nash, and that somehow, phoenix can produce points at a rate that no other team can. toronto tried to play phoenix-style, but failed, beacuse they actually can't score so prolifically as to offset a non-existent defense. people (and by people, i often mean 'charles barkley') look at the warriors, and say, "oh, they're trying to do the phoenix thing. they'll try to run a fast break on every play. therefore, we may conclude without further observation that they must not be playing defense." WHOAH, NELLIE! What Don Nelson proves (and maybe the Suns should "go to school for this") is that you can play small ball and defense at the same time. In fact, a stifling, crazy smallball version of defense. I think the Warriors are in the top 5 in the whole league right now, defensively. Detroit, San Antonio, Chicago, Denver, Golden State...who else?? The warriors, if I am not mistaken, LEAD THE LEAGUE in both steals, blocks, and turnovers-forced. And Monta Ellis leads the league in fast-break points, at 375. More than LeBron and 'Melo at 2 and 3. So, Charles Barkley, explain to me exactly what kind of defense the warriors are "not playing" ?!!!
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