10 tips on how to (possibly, maybe) beat the Warriors

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Steinmetz

The Warriors are good, we know that. Real good, in fact. When they’re at their best they make winning look effortless, and when they’re playing uptempo sometimes they look unbeatable. They’ve been the most dominant team in the league and they’ve only lost 10 games this season. On Tuesday, the Warriors handled the Wizards in Washington 114-107.

If you’re going to beat the Warriors in a game, let alone a seven-game series, you’re going to have to do a lot of things right. And even then, it might not be enough.

Nevertheless, here are 10 pieces of advice if you want to beat the Golden State Warriors. Keep in mind, you might be able to do all these things and still get beat.

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Intentionally fouling Bogut and Iguodala could come soon

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Steinmetz

The Golden State Warriors are 43-9 and just dismantled the defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. They’ve been the most dominant team in the league all season, and they’ve responded positively to virtually every type of defense, tactic or strategy that the opposition has thrust upon them.

Except there’s one that hasn’t been tried, and I’d be surprised if we don’t see it soon.

Hack-a-Bogut or Hack-an-Iggy.

If I were an opposing coach, I would absolutely, positively consider implementing this strategy, but let me make it clear: I would certainly not do it routinely, and the situation of the game would obviously dictate. But make no mistake: you can make a case you must, at least, give it a try.

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Jerry West concerned about Warriors’ shot selection, concentration and focus

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Steinmetz

Warriors consultant Jerry West joined John Lund and me on 95.7-The Game on Thursday and went into depth on the current Warriors team and more. The Warriors are 42-9 at the All-Star break, but listening to West you might not know it sometimes. West said he almost turned off the end of the team’s last game, he was so peeved.

You can listen to entire interview here: http://bit.ly/1KRV7O1

West is a well-know worrywart, and he’s never shy about talking about how a team can get better. So despite the Warriors’ success through 50-plus games, he believes they still have work to do. West did the interview a day after the Warriors defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves, holding on late after having a big lead.

Here’s some of what West said:

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