My TL full of NBA fans putting OKC players they claimed were unwatchable, dirty & bad for basketball in their favorite teams jersey😭 so was it jealousy the entire time 👀
Spurs/Thunder might be the most interesting chess match between two coaching staffs in NBA history.
The constant battle between the Spurs trying to keep Wemby at the basket, and the Thunder adjusting their spacing in each game to get him out.
The Spurs trying to keep Shai away from the middle of the floor and out of the paint completely, while the Thunder change screening angles, floor alignments, etc. to get him space to operate.
Then in Game 4, the Spurs going away from doubles, and the Thunder finding a way to consistently force 2 on the ball in Game 5.
On the other side, the Spurs trying to get Wemby free in the paint on offense, and the Thunder doing everything in their power to push him to the perimeter.
Every game of this series has looked completely different. It’s been a masterclass for anyone who cares about more than “falling” and ref discourse.
Mark Daigneault on facing LeBron James in a playoff series: “The level he's able to get to at this stage is unbelievable. He is a guy that similar to what I said about the team. Collectively, if you make a mistake on him, he's going to make you pay for it. It actually helps you improve, you're a better team. He's developing your team because any crack, he's going to find it.”
OKC 25 RAM
Mark puts up 25 to Ajay then uses his fist to motion for a “Ram screen” (player receives an off-ball screen & then sets an on-ball one).
They get a switch, Hart relocates to minimize help, McCain on the SS corner to prevent any help & Ajay gets LaRavia on an island.