Golden State Warriors

Sure, the Golden State Warriors can shoot — but have you seen them play defense? The San Antonio Spurs wish they hadn’t, as the defending champions put these visitors through the defensive wringer. Jordan Poole gets the festivities started by turning a block on Keldon Johnson into a coast-to-coast layup, while veteran reserve JaMychal Green earns his minutes by turning aside a Charles Bassey attempt. Kevon Looney face-guarding his man leads to an opportune steal, and Draymond Green is his usual stifling self, picking Jakob Poeltl’s pocket in the paint. Later on, a team swarm leads to a Spurs brick, which then turns into a Steph Curry steal before the eight-time All-Star hits Poole in stride for a transition layup. All told, the Warriors tallied nine steals and three blocks, coaxing 18 turnovers while forcing San Antonio into a dismal .360 percent shooting night in the 132-95 win on November 14, 2022.