elite is a stretch man. I would consider them good defensively. Even Curry doesn't get enough credit. Lead the league in steals, he is a little fly on defense. But elite?
vs Thunder (avg 106)
88
101
111
118
133
91
102
vs Blazers (avg 114)
121
125
120
99
106
Thats a lot of points to be giving up, yet they still made it this far
vs Thunder (avg 106)
88
101
111
118
133
91
102
vs Blazers (avg 114)
121
125
120
99
106
Thats a lot of points to be giving up, yet they still made it this far
sometimes GS plays great defense, but their defensive efforts are very inconsistent
I wouldn't call them an elite defensive team, but it looks like we'll be calling them the 2x champion
I wouldn't call them an elite defensive team, but it looks like we'll be calling them the 2x champion
That's just because they can score with ease vs most teams so they don't always have the intensity. OKC is like that too. Don't really need to dig in defensively to win games but their personnel on the defensive end is very good. Their consistency isn't elite because it doesn't really have to be, but when you get to the conf finals and NBA finals then what your upside is can be more important. They certainly have the personnel.
Obviously just hitting 18 3's a game is an easier way to win most of the time.
