The latest edition of the TrueHoop newsletter addresses how to best attack the stars on both sides of the Western Conference Matchup between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden State Warriors. David Thorpe breaks down the different ways that the opponent can take advantage of Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, and Damian Lillard. According to Thorpe, limiting Damian Lillard’s ability to get any look at the rim is key, as is guarding him every possible second.
Lillard is a devastating “logo shooter” who seems to be directly plugged into his home crowd when he makes those shots.