Uploaded June 2022 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago

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How did the Warriors pull away in Game 2 of the Finals against the Celtics? This film room study details a key coaching adjustment from Steve Kerr, Draymond's Green defensive performance, Gary Payton II's value and Steph Curry's two-way impact on defense and offense, especially in the pick-and-roll game attacking Robert Williams, Al Horford and the Celtics defense.

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Ben Taylor is the author of Thinking Basketball, a Nylon Calculus contributor, creator of the Backpicks Top 40 series & host of the Thinking Basketball podcast.

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