NBA playoffs 2017

[PAOerfulone]

The problem with the Rockets is that they rely way to heavily on ISO ball. They rely too often on James Harden or Chris Paul dribbling 10-15-20 seconds off the shot clock before they do a little bit of dancing with the ball and then drive to basket where they either: A) Take it straight the hole for a lay up. B) Kick out to a corner or wing man, (Ariza, Tucker, Gordon, Anderson, etc.) for a 3 point attempt. Or C) Step back, pull-up jumper.

Hey, it's worked for them very well throughout the 82 game regular season and the first two rounds of the playoffs. But not that they're up against the the defending champs, who've been to the Finals 3 years in a row, the Warriors knew exactly what to expect. They just had to sit on their defenders, not even get into a defensive stance sometimes, and just wait for Harden or Paul to make their move. Sometimes it came at the expense of poor Stephen Curry, who the Rockets would make him switch onto Harden he had the ball. But in the long run, it worked. Because, they did not have to exert much energy on defense, they could get more rebounds, get out more in transition, and run their offense the way they want to. And the Warriors' offense is the polar opposite of ISO ball. Say what you will about Kevin Durant, his move to the Warriors, and how OP they are. But, watching them move the ball around and playing as a team is basketball in its purest, finest form; Just a thing of beauty to watch. They almost never play ISO ball unless they absolutely have to. It forces a defense to stay on its toes at all times, and if that defense is not up to the challenge for 48 minutes, they're not going to last long. Which is exactly what happened. The 1st half was anyone's game, then in the 2nd half, the Warriors just wore the Rockets down.

Last edited by PAOerfulone - on 15 May 2018