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Originally Posted by Rob Instigator
RocketsIf the GS Warriors had to face the early 90's Bulls, the late 80's Pistons, the 1994 Rockets or the 80's Celtics they would be so battered and bruised they would barely manage 80 points a game.
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I respect your opinion as I once thought the same, however, the numbers are telling us something different. Basically, it boils down to offensive efficiency. The Golden State Warrior's operate at a level the Bulls nor Pistons could fathom.
The rules now are extremely different than back then, like the 3 point line being shorter during the mid-90's......the Dubs destroy the 3 point line at it's current distance. Also, teams back then (and now) run designed plays so their guys can shake their defenders via picks and screens to free them for an open shot. The Warriors are so productive with their ball movement, they usually take wide open uncontested shots......GSW players rarely foul out.
As the season rolls on and we approach the All-Star break / end of season, you will start to see more and more articles detailing the offensive efficiency I'm talking about. The numbers will also reveal that Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant were basically no different than, Alan Iverson......the BIG difference being they have multiple Championships which equales them receiving a free pass for their lack of offensive efficiency. I realize this boarders on blasphemy, but the numbers don't lie!
Last season, Stephen Curry broke the NBA 3 pointers made record......this season, he is on pace to SHATTER his record and will do so playing far less minutes with fewer shot attempts......all while defending last years Championship.
Are you letting the last sentence sink in? "all while defending last years Championship."
Each time the Warriors tip off, their opponent has two reasons to "get up for the game."
A) defeating the NBA Champions
B) going down in NBA infamy to be the team to "end the streak."