Wednesday

Danny Chau: Memes have made Tony Allen a mini revelation this postseason, but what we’re largely celebrating is the sameness of his play. His relentless hounding of his defensive assignment, his wackadoo forays to the rim, and his ability to plug a sold-out crowd right into the wiring of a game — you get exactly what you expect from Allen. He’s so cognizant of who he is as a player that he rarely steps beyond those bounds. But it’s almost a surefire disaster when he does. Remember when the Celtics tried to make him a point guard? Sorry for the reminder.

I knew the Warriors were going to win the game not six minutes into the first quarter. Why? Because they forced the Grizzlies offense into its worst-case scenario; they forced Allen into something he’s never done in his 10-year career. In 770 total games, Allen has attempted three or more 3-pointers only 12 times. Last night he shot and missed three 3-pointers in less than six minutes. He’d previously never attempted that many 3s in a quarter, let alone half of one. The Warriors had a 30-point advantage from 3-pointers last night; they were themselves again, which meant the Grizzlies weren’t. Allen only managed to play 16 minutes in the game. The Grindfather wasn’t himself last night, or maybe, cast under an unflattering light, he was too much of himself.

Could you give any reasons about why you like the dubs?