The 2017-18 NBA season was a good time for the Golden State Warriors defense. While they took a step backward from years past, they still finished ninth in the league in defensive rating.
And, when things mattered most, the Warriors defense was always there, as they led the league in defensive rating during the playoffs, with a number far better than their regular season mark, despite the increased competition.
Simply put, the Warriors were a great defensive team. So let’s relive some of their top defensive moments:
Those are some beautiful defensive plays; the kind of plays that get me very, very excited for the upcoming NBA season.