Warriors vs Spurs | GM 25 |

Spike me, daddy lolol

Nathan Glanzer

Ugh. What a shit way to end a Saturday. Im predicting a 25+ pt blowout as well. But if we lose by less than 12 pts, I'd actually be impressed. With or without Wiseman

Jansen E

Hey Alchemy, if you're not too busy, can we get a game recap of the Santa Cruz Warriors playing the G league Ignite team? lots of intrigue with that match up, with Nico , JP and Jeremy Lin playing and Smiley at some point supposedly. The G league Ignite team has some potential high draft prospect that might fall in our lap. Many thanks!

Alon Altman

HAHAHAHA I love that new nickname. Im using that from now on. Hilarious!!

Jansen E

I'd watch watch Dray shoot a three. At the very least, it could end up being airball pass to someone under the rim. But Brad's layups? Youre asking for that to lead to fastbreak points going the other way.

Jansen E

This is probably my favourate win this season so far, I really liked the way they played and the plays they decided to run. It was a healthy combination of Steph dominating and others contributing using Steph's gravity, against a team playing well and shooting decently.

Kevin Chan

Are you gonna watch the Kamaru fight or are you gonna tape it? Burns might edge him out on decision.

Gunners4life

ik Keldon Johnson didn't look too great for the Spurs last night, but he's def been solid with other teams this year. I'm only saying this cuz he's been tearing it up in my fantasy league lmao

That stat is highly skewed because of the first 2 games and Steph was playing himself back into rhythm.

Interested in this as well. It'd be funny if Wiggins is content as if he's thinking "I'm going to be the third option no matter what"

Valentine Nguyen

We gotta keep Buike hahaha he's so corny that it's starting to get loveable

Valentine Nguyen

After the D League add Poole, & Lin to rotation; subtract Wannamaker, Mulder (who will need to be dropped). Put Mannion in when he can defend small guards.......San Antonio is in the position that the Warriors were in from about 1975-2010, no big man and they will never have a low enough draft pick to get one (the Warriors had early picks but kept drafting badly)........If Wiggins is, indeed, tired, that would explain a lot.

Jerry Heverly

we getting blown out by the Nets, the big 3 are too efficient and we don’t have enough firepower to match it, as a result we can’t effectively exploit nets weakness (i.e. defense) Obviously i hope i’ll be proven wrong but i’m not optimistic

Kevin Chan

Not the Whataburger, got me rollin.

Adam Johnson

I predicted a 2-2 split before the rod trip, so I guess it was a moderate success considering we were extremely short handed. But I’m a little salty knowing we could have been 4-0 if it weren’t for dagger threes. Yeah I think Wiggins needs a least a game off. There were a few where he was game time decisions and he’s been playing through whatever injury he had. Is there a correlation between the small lineup and Steph finishing better at the rim? The wider space seems to give him open looks at times and helps establish his feel for more difficult layups.

Matt Piers

Brad Whataburger gotta go man, he reminds me of Alec Burks if Alec Burks wasn't actually a good scorer lol. Give me Poole, Mannion, or even JLIn over his bum ass

Edward Zeng

Hey @unclealchemy, what are your thoughts on wigs taking a lesser offensive role lately and the bench becoming kelly and friends instead of wiggins and friends? I feel like if wigs was getting the touches that oubre was getting, particularly in the starting lineup, we would be a more effective team, and our benches struggles lately come from oubre being with them rather than wigs, as well as EP being hurt or not playing and wanamaker deciding to regress 3 years

Shea Johnson

@AthleticAlchemy your community out here writing Brad Wannamaker poems lol.

Major Powers

I also dont mind fitz tbh, i like his voice, the way he can hype up a good moment.. i enjoy fitz actually. But kelenna gets too fucking horny on telecast sometimes 😂

Tony Stark

What would yall rather see? Dray shooting a three or brad driving in for a layup?

Tony Stark

God, Baze has just been so solid for us this year. An absolutely huge addition that hasn't gotten as much praise as he deserves. Great breakdown!

Sevrin Weiss

Alch, if Dray owes Steph $5M outta $20M, what does Steph gotta kick back the other way for how Draymond helps him? I think you mentioned in a previous video that you saw that stat floating around about Steph’s three point shooting percentage is like 12% with Day Day on the floor versus off. Their chemistry is undeniable

Kyle Walker

that and spending all that juice putting the clamps on everynight

Athletic Alchemy

He has.. next step is learning to play to use the glass to finish

Athletic Alchemy

Thanks Christian! appreciate you acknowledging the grind! 🙏🏽

Athletic Alchemy

I keep hearing media say how much Kerr love him... it’s 🤯

Athletic Alchemy

Right Dray tends to pass on his time unless it’s for Steph..

Athletic Alchemy

He right in between Ziggy and Damian

Athletic Alchemy

My one per game: Brad oh Brad, oh what a career you've had. Completely unnoticed and understandably so. Why cant you make layups? Even you dont really know. The occasional three, and rare hockey assist. But turnovers and bricks? Oh you cant resist! You dont belong here, get out of this league. He needs replacing! Even if with a guy like Jeff Teague. Draymond had a good bounce back game. As expected. He know the whole fan base was ready to roast the shit out of him if he had two bad games in a row like that. But thankfully, he righted himself. Oubre is becoming a reliable player on offense. Not always the smartest. But reliable to do what we need him to do most of the time. OBviously his team defense continues to struggle and I dont think itll ever improve if Im being honest. But we'll always need that energy and swag he brings to on ball defense. He's a quick, lengthy nuissance to opposing wings and thats invaluable. This series just reminded me of how much I hate Patty Mills. Mills, Harden, and Chris Paul. Is there a more hateable group of guys than those 3? Luka might join them soon. Regarding the Brooklyn game. What should are expectations be? Beating the Clippers and Lakers ever since those first two games of the season....should that make us expect them to do any better? Since those games, the Nets have gotten even better. Even if Wiseman comes back, thats still only ONE big on the roster. I think.....if we lose by less than 10-12 points, that'll be right around my expectations. I honestly dont see how we beat the Nets even if they have a bad game. Unless its REALLY bad. But youre definitely right, that Magic game is a trap game like the Knicks. Unfortunately, we might be in for a rough rest of the week lol.

Jansen E

Nice Alc! Looking forward to Nets pregame.

Major Powers

I got to catch up!

Athletic Alchemy

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Athletic Alchemy

Yep, I’m missing Jim Barnett’s thoughtful analysis myself.

Great takes by Alchemy here. Steph's finishing really got people's attention this game, it's nice to see the chef get some more respect.

Paradox

right, ideally a spread attack is most devastating Klay back hopefully aids in that

Athletic Alchemy

Im take a look at him

Athletic Alchemy

wait what!?! Im get too it!

Athletic Alchemy

yeah get him a lil Thai message

Athletic Alchemy

im here for all the brad slander

JC76

Thanks! Since the rumor both Ball and Oubre have really turned it around lets see who sustains it.

Athletic Alchemy

haha that he aint!

Athletic Alchemy

Thought Steph blew his knee out on that 1 layup you highlighted. Scary stuff man

Branden Edwards

Its on spotify and itunes podcast

Donovan Rivera

Loving your stuff, Alch. As for these games, I'm really liking how we're handling the double teams on Steph. Looks like they have some good counter measures to blow those up, particularly with Juan T doing some Draymond impressions. #HeAin'tBaggingGroceries.

Ryan Koppelman

I love your post game breakdowns Alch! I look forward to them now. Especially the point blank honesty as opposed to the sycophantic play by play of the Warriors crew. Get real. But you may have to let Brad Wannamaker sleep on your sofa after you get him axed with your serious snarking :) I begin to see why Lonzo Ball would be a good pickup, but not worth losing Oubre at this point, just as he's finding his groove. I'd definitely throw them Loon and Smiley and Wannabe and Beismore though, if that had a chance. Not....

Great vid as always alch. Was wondering where we can hear the pod wich had the melo take on youtube, or is it not out yet? Idk but great job happy to be able to support you!

tomas klappen

Aye y’all been watching Justinian Jessup?? Offensively 🔥🔥🔥 defense not sure lol

bayareaglock

An interviewer asked Draymond, "Has this team found its identity yet?" I don't even know what that really means, but Draymmond said No. I interpret it as there's no consistency. Which means we really don't even know if we're good or terrible. Every night it could be either. On the floor, I think consistency starts with the point guard. Wannamaker was supposed to bring that but he's proven less than helpful. I think Draymond should become point forward for the second unit. Put Paschall in the starting rotation where he can both space the floor and score, which Dray can do neither. Dray can lead the second unit which desperately needs it.

it was great to see EPhit a rhythm late... I don't think it would hurt moving forward one of these games (or two) to sit wiggins for rest. Hes been having that quad thing and looks like he could use 48hrs in vegas 😂 will someone please pay the fastrak to send this bridge troll out the bay?!

Keith Waters

I know the week is packed for u, but please cover a bit of the g league game, I need at least one Jarrett jack pun in my life.

Toulivinho

nobody: patty mills: WELCOME TO JAMROCKK 😂😂😂😂

Keith Waters

They’re prob not gonna give the MVP to anyone lower than a 4/5th seed. But if the Warriors end up that high he should be unanimous

Alch how do we get more consistent in the teams play? Do we need just need more talent or would picking up some vets help us?

Dirty Spud

Donna Shea, NBA Callups: "9yrs ago today, you scored 38 pts vs the Lakers in your first nationally televised game through the Knicks. Can you just explain how you have adjusted your game since then as the ga..as the league, has evolved?" J.Lin: "Umm y'know, back then uhhhh, y'know it was really just a lot of space. A TON of usage, a ton of pick-n-rolls and at that time I really just...I could get hot on certain nights but shooting wasn't as much a part of my game as it is now. And, in terms of like "going right" and not being able to change my pace, umm I was just relying on my youth and my speed back then. Umm, and now it's very different, it's a much more poised game, umm, like... Y'know even today, uhh, just trying to...create as many good shots for as many people as I can, umm....And defensively has been something that I feel like has changed a lot from when I first came in the league till now. Yeah those are just a few of the examples, but of course you have to adjustment as you get older." Accidentally deleted my comment...anywhoo...please give me J.Lin in any shape over Wanamaker.

Dave Han

I'll give Dray some credit for this game, although he still makes way too many turnovers per assist. And he owes Steph at least 10 Mil of his salary, probably 12. When Dray wants to get assists from the low post, please wait for a guy to have at least a half a step, most times he just short hops the cutters on the shins like clockwork, and there is usually a guy waiting anyway. I've said all along that KO has a sweet jumper, but his head is the problem, when he's feeling it, that thing is sugar. I agree with u Alc Wiggins has been working so hard on both sides of the ball he's beat. Right now Steph is doing a layup drill, because other teams r going small to match up, and doubling him high no one is there to stop him at the rim, especially with the added strength. Wannabeaplaya has got to go, I actually fear seeing the Troll with the ball coming down on the break, "nooo don't go to the basket, this never ends well.." He's a rolling turnover, it's his face, I'm convinced if he didn't look like that he'd be much better.

Russ

When Poole and Niko are back - get Wannamaker all the way out. Seeing how Juan and D Lee improved since joining the team, I'd rather take a shot with a G-Leaguer, that deal with Brad

Nikolai Kochukov

What seed u think the dubs need to get in order for steph to win mvp? Assuming he leads the league in scoring

richard phan

Alch - been a supporter for many years. Just wanted to share my appreciation for you and the amount of time you put into your videos. The basketball insight, humor, and just overall consistency has been such a blessing to us especially during this crazy year. The long nights editing have not gone to waste man - thank you!!!

We gonna need two-way Wiggins to resurface. Did the results of early all star voting spook him out?

Anthony Gray

My guy! I appreciate you!

Athletic Alchemy

I am going to try and get it out but maybe not the normal turn around..This week is crazy for me, My daughter has 3 away games all over PHX, started a new daily pod for Basketballgods.net and the DUBS play 4x

Athletic Alchemy

Kelenna is hilariously bad. Hes just a fan. No analyzing ability he just gushes over steph the whole game lol

Slurpy

Wiggins is getting so much better as a passer out of the pick n' roll. He hasn't made any flashy passes but he's just making the right basketball play much more often and getting a lot of hockey assists, love to see it.

Ezra Abbey

@Alch any chance you’d do a review of the G-league game today? SeaDubs Vs Ignite. That Kuminga kid is looking good man...

Hg80

I agree. There's big change in him after 20 games. Maybe they are deliberate in coaching him more now. I was thinking they gave him a lot freedom in the first 20 games to see what he can do and what works with him.

Mark Tan

Alch, you killing us with the Wanamaker jabs. “Little muthafuckin troll.” My ass busts out laughing everytime. Been rocking with you for awhile, keep it up man. Much success 🙏

Rather have the scoring more spread out....if only one guy is getting buckets, isn't it easier for the defense? As opposed to not knowing who is going to score, because everyone is a threat. Great that Steph is getting buckets though. Every one just wait till Klay is back to his old self!

Francisco Hazel

I want Wanamaker to be solid. But these last 10 games man... I gotta yield to the data. It's been bad. Oubre is coming along though man. He needs to get better at TEAM offense and TEAM D. Can't believe how many times he's been open on a roll and he just wasn't seeing ball. But he's getting there. I hope the coaches are working with him hard btw games. He's got a ton of potential. And the Oubre/Wiggins pair of wing defenders is why we now have one of the lowest defensive FG% in the league. That's HUGE.

John Pettus

Haven’t watched the video yet Alc, but just want to say again keep up the good work. I always look forward to the breakdowns even though I watch the games. You’re the best. Keep it up, eventually you’ll get to where you deserve champ!

Joshua Fayemi