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How the Warriors pulled the right triggers to take Game 1 over the Grizzlies

The beauty of a high-level playoff game comes from the adjustments and counter-adjustments that are made on a per-possession basis.

The short shelf life of a given tactical move necessitates having back-up plan after back-up plan. It doesn’t mean you shouldn’t use it anymore — but instead, keep it in your back pocket, try something else, and when the opposing team has adjusted to your adjustment, you go back to what the defense tried to adjust to in the first place and pounce on them while they’re on the backfoot.

The Golden State Warriors were exhausting the Memphis Grizzlies with their motion, fueled by constant ball and personnel movement.