Vintage Draymond Green Game Lifts Golden State Warriors Past Kevin Durant And Houston Rockets
Golden State Warriors shock the Houston Rockets with a vintage Draymond Green masterclass and key contributions from unlikely heroes. Can the “G League Warriors” spark a late-season surge with stars Steph Curry and Kristaps Porzingis sidelined? LJ Cryer shines in his Houston homecoming, Brandin Podziemski lights it up for 26 points, and De’Anthony Melton’s clutch plays seal an improbable 115-113 overtime win over the West’s No. 3 seed.
Charlie Walter breaks down the Warriors’ gutsy response to adversity, dissecting late-game strategy, Green’s defensive wizardry on Kevin Durant, and the significance of big moments from Al Horford and the supporting cast. Topics include Draymond’s controversial foul, the battle on the glass, key matchups against Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard, and what this win signals for Steve Kerr’s rotation going forward. Can Golden State capitalize with the Oklahoma City Thunder looming?
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Draymond was helping players from the Rockets up and catching them before they fell all night, so he was upset that Jabari didn't help him up…
What a pleasant surprise man!
Draymond showing he is still not washed
I wonder how many people still think Podz is a scrub who should be in the G-League…🤦🏻
What a win
Cojones–not kahunas…
But yes, awesome win. I love the scrappy, underdog Warriors. It's like back in the day…
hey, a dub against the Rockets is always a fun dub.
They should be tankin
These wins are usually followed by let downs, like losing to the Jazz next week
Gosh the dubs really have Houston's number, no matter the lineups and availability there's something to be said about mental edge and confidence and internal expectation.
Dinkleberg!
Is it a coincidence that Podz has a good game and Kolski isn't here? Don't get me wrong- I'm not complaining in the slightest. Lord knows that I didn't want any "Bad Podz is coming" comments after this type of win. I find Charlie-Solo Podz kinda chill.
Lj cryer knock down some big shots in this game , he was not afraid of the moment , 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Late in the game, Draymond called an "unsure what to do" to tell him to "use my screen" for a coffin nail. Draymond's leadership matters. Nobody else on this team clamps big "Dudes" like Dray does. Yes, I hate the turnovers- but get rid of Dray (for some unnamed player) fans can go fly a kite. Steph is smarter than they are.
Come on Chuck, I would think that by now you know a little more about Draymond than you seem to show here…..Draymond and Jabari have a cordial relationship and the grab of the foot slightly was all in the spirit of healthy playful competition, it’s why Jabari just smiled…..Seriously you guys need to lighten up and realize that Draymond Green will always prove his naysayers wrong!
Reed Sheppard can score but he’s a Podz level talent, he was getting COOKED on defense. Warriors were hunting him.
Take care of the ball 🏀 and win
There was nothing gutsy about it. KD missed free throws. That's all there is to it.
Man sorry i missed this stream, i know Chuck smiling ear-to-ear go, cant hate podz played his first complete game finally in 3+years.
Unsong heroes:
Cryer, Post, Williams,
TLDR; this is why Draymond is Worth ever single penny, IQ 📈, defense 📈
FINALLY LOSERS ONE GOOD GAME