Explain: Steph Curry, Schröder and Looney upset OKC with Scissors; Gary Payton II seals with dunk

Explain: Steph Curry, Schröder and Looney upset OKC with Scissors; Gary Payton II seals with dunk
by @EricApricot
In this episode, we dive deep into the Golden State Warriors' impressive performance against the Oklahoma City Thunder on 2025.01.30.OKC-GSW, with a focus on their new 'Scissors' play. Plus, Thumb Out, guard-guard ball screen, and the memorable reactions to a stunning Gary Payton II dunk.
Co-starring Coach Steve Kerr, Andrew Wiggins, Lindy Waters III, Kyle Anderson, Moses Moody, Quentin Post, Gui Santos, Draymond Green, and Buddy Hield. Also with Isaiah Joe, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace, Hartenstein, and Lu Dort.
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[@dvdv8197]

As soon as that GP II dunk happened, I knew Eric would be reviewing it and the subsequent celebration. 🎉❤🤩🤩

[@JomMatucus]

Count the big man post and guia Santos..

[@Tac0maAr0ma]

I have watched the GP2 dunk an unhealthy amount of times since last night 😂

[@BassDawStew]

I checked with a doctor, and it turns out that the only unhealthy amount to watch is zero times, so you should be good.

[@carlitosway5148]

me too 😆

[@Treebeard1671]

Best win of the season so far… best E1P of the season so far. Thanks Eric. You make the game even more enjoyable. It all looks like random scrambling around to me, but when you explain what they’re doing I’m even more in awe of how great NBA players are.

[@davehan241]

The editing format is PERFECT now: Slow motion breakdown, rewind, real time replay. Schroeder is such an awesome addition! He’s making everyone better.

[@os_mutante1414]

it's so good. the evolution of ep1

[@Miriaye]

People will like Schroeder. He's fearless and the guy can defend.

[@Miriaye]

People will like Schroeder. He's fearless and the guy can defend.

[@dvdv8197]

What. A. Game. Definitely worth a rewatch! 🎉❤

[@bobbresnahan8397]

This win brings back the old days. Don't promise man, you are always great!!!

[@rhodellorilla6430]

Really enjoyed your play explanations and of course that celebration audit 🥳

[@bradhoward2410]

Ha! Love the Joy Division nod in the audit! You sir are an erudite fellow!

[@TactileLandYT]

No one ever got in trouble for adding an elegant gravitas to the situation.

[@jennycraigadventures3314]

GP2 gets called for the illegal screen 1:25 and bounces the ball in frustration…right into the hoop.

[@tiredbasketballfan]

Noticed that one too lol It looked like a pretty soft call but with Dort you can't give him anything, he'll sell the slightest of contacts

[@dvdv8197]

​@@tiredbasketballfan a 'soft' call? A RIDICULOUS call lmao. No movement whatsoever SMDH.

[@dvdv8197]

Refs definitely tried to hand the W to OKC late. So annoying how they treat Warriors, even on their home court. 😤😤😤😤

[@tiredbasketballfan]

@@dvdv8197 Idk, I thought maybe he was called for the hands (which still isn't a good call Imo but at least it occured unlike a moving screen) How do they know the call was specifically a moving screen? Is there a different signal for offensive fouls that are not moving screens or charges?

[@dvdv8197]

​Indeed, it's a very clear pointing in the opposite direction of where the team on offense has to score, ​@@tiredbasketballfan. In this case it's "👉"

[@timreck5535]

The game moves so fast it's hard to see the " game within the game". Your breakdowns really help me understand the nuances of what's taking place and how significant what some players bring to affect the outcomes. It almost brings tears seeing what Dennis is doing. For me he is the perfect replacement for what Melton would have brought for us - Dunleavy! Everyone got to show their individual contribution, energy and actions. What a game! Gelling, finally? Eric, thanks for this channel.

[@crabjay7086]

great break down on the GP2 dunk! have been heard the chant of Warriors a lot this season. Love the explosive cheers from the whole Chase Center right after the dunk, that is so dope! that reminds of the old good days!

[@swenpintat7331]

Great pass from Dennis 🎉

[@dvdv8197]

Chef Curry sealed the deal with some very clutch and very far buckets!! 🥵🥵😱😱🤩🤩♥️♥️🔥🔥

[@ArtinBrokenPieces]

Nice one as usual, finally back to back W

[@souloddddd]

The buddhism, joy division grenades. Top class.

[@edwaitt1973]

Love the breakdown of the post dunk celebration!

[@Pierre-gk5ky]

Love your videos dude, keep em coming, even when we lose!

[@jennycraigadventures3314]

E1Ps are a tradition after wins…plus we don’t want EA to burn out.

[@jamesbatcho]

I was so waiting for 6:02 on this channel. You didn't disappoint.

[@kpbassy]

That dunk totally made the earlier jump ball fade into almost nonexistence. 💛🏀💙

[@kpbassy]

Thanks for the play coverage! I realize I have been watching for a long time without really understanding it fully 💙🏀💛

[@tiredbasketballfan]

This one reminds me of the good ol days when the Dubs were winning so much you had a hard time keeping up Eric.. Probably need another hobby to keep you busy now🥲

[@dvdv8197]

😂😂

[@mrcolgan2u]

Eric, I am blown away by the metaphysical force of your awesomeness.

[@yahart5349]

love your post dunk analysis of the sideline gallery!

[@MrJoemuck]

Thank you. Great Video.

[@mt-ye3wb]

Great analysis. I had no idea Kerr was giving audibles/handibles as the Dubs dribbled down.

[@dvdv8197]

Strength in Numbers beat the one star!!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🔥🔥

[@yayoLUIS]

Love the Dunk Grenade!

[@laxpaint]

Dammit! Your video should be showing up at the top of my feed.

[@joeanonimous1105]

Great as always, but what about Gui Santos? He celebrated like it was the full moon over the insane asylum and needed to be restrained 🙂

[@giuliamariamorteiro7240]

I love that you analyzed the celebration kkkkkkkk

[@null_state]

"looks like draymond is nursing a brain injury", "dunk grenade". Don't ever change Eric.

[@sultanabran1]

i love these breakdowns. because i have no idea what's going if no one explains it.

[@chefjonsf]

Great breakdown Relaxed, no shenanigans, pure hoop knowledge with a nice samsara reference. Subscribed

[@EricApricot]

No hoops breakdown is complete without a reminder that we are all trapped in an endless cycle of suffering

[@adchrisrob]

Great win, great breakdown!! Scissors ftw

[@CosminCosyCodes]

Eric is the Goat!

[@elgallodeojinaga6909]

Better than coffee in the morning

[@JomMatucus]

Gp2 is a humble person while doing the head scratch not like the others talking trash.. One of my favorite player on warriors😅

[@michaelwiggins1604]

I appreciate the comments of everyone as much as the awesome video!

[@Barry.Therapy]

Bro really analyzed the bench celebration☠☠☠☠☠

[@tiredbasketballfan]

Sounds like you're new here lol

[@alanyt2000]

Lmao. I was thinking about the celebration audit before they showed the replay live

[@mmausner]

OKC really is a great team. It's like 'we played great D on them, we held SGA to only 52 points!' and it's actually true

[@travisfinucane]

6:16 So crazy that a feinted screen past 3pt range is the scoring threat bigs need to worry about now.

[@KaufusiFakatou]

Looks like slow mo ran into the locker room after that dunk 😂

[@jackoneill8654]

"Hello everybody..." music to my ears

[@Ferran29229]

Dennis also did the head scratch celebration btw

[@ilovebuttersomuch]

Who was the general standing behind the bench during the celebration

[@adarshmachhi2381]

I think that dunk is a turnaround point for the season, same as JPs halfcourt shot🤞🏼in a championship year

[@sveinnoa]

Dunk will tear us apart 😅

[@jojetparedes4024]

Really nice to see GP2's head scratching taunt once again. Would love to see it again against Goga since he did not take it well the last time.

[@djpete2009]

Forget OKC Thunder, this was GP 2hunder!

[@mcraig2237]

“Or maybe he’s just signaling, ‘Run the play again.’” “He looks like he icing a brain injury.” “Looks like a dunk grenade has gone off behind the bench.” 😅😂🤣

[@isaackatten4105]

Did you google image search a cutout of buddy hield to get to Dunk will tear us apart? Genius

[@ThaigerDon]

I subbed after "elegant gravitas"

[@slumDAG_millionaire]

metaphysical force of awesomeness XD

[@fobinc]

Poor Quentin Post caught a stray about needing dandruff shampoo

[@david_aloni]

Proving, once again, that they are one of the top front offices in the league, the moment the Warriors heard your comment about Quinten Post, they went out and hired a staff dandruff specialist.

[@EricApricot]

Going to ensure that every player has a Light Years Ahead head

[@edwinpoon]

We have a new meme: GP2 dunk grenade.

[@benjaminpahl743]

Ngl but i just came here for the "celebration audit"

[@Markforever47]

I already know the next videos breakfast: the warriors running ✂️😅

[@sonnybits5810]

Yeah, as a rookie and some time G leaguer, Post cant pull off a head scratch like this without people just explaining the play or sending him Eric Apricots channel "poor dude just doesnt know what happened"

[@VynceMontgomery]

Eric, when you're watching the game, are you seeing all this live in real time, or do you pick up on it after the fact?

[@EricApricot]

Replay helps me and everyone see A LOT. When I watched the Wiggs 3 in real time, I wasn’t sure how he got open and didn’t see how early DS set the pin-in screen. I usually recognize the known plays as they are happening, as well as ones based on simpler concepts. If it’s an interesting play I haven’t seen before, I definitely need to look at it on replay to see how it works.

[@tiltskillet7085]

Question about the moving screen call on GP2. Was it a bad (but close) call, or a good call? It looks like his feet are set just before contact...is that not enough?

[@HKim0072]

Still don’t understand why it was a moving screen.

[@billjones4159]

What I don't get is if you know what all the signs for the different plays are, why doesn't the opposing team know? Good video though as always.

[@EricApricot]

Every team has advance scouts that figure out every play call. The challenge is for the defense to teach their players, recognize the call and then do something about it

[@billjones4159]

@@EricApricot So in practice a lot of the defenders do not know what play has been called or forget how to defend it.

[@garettj25]

Warriors win. Oh, all is good. EP1! Dunk bomb!🤣🤣

[@Kent6thGradeGirlsBasketball]

JK was totally fouling Dre preventing him from an effective head scratch.

[@dvdv8197]

Btw can you not challenge moving screens or something? I hate it when we end the game with 'all' our challenges when so many dubious calls were made. 😅 But glad we got the W😅😂😂😂

[@drgta6]

Should've been and 1 for Wiggs

[@davidbrewer5332]

Please start setting more plays for GP2 little GIANT peace

[@joeminella5315]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@thigmotrope]

and joy division? wow, apricot, you've brought in a new level of cultural curiosity, and dated yourself at the same time.

[@atheeromar223]

I'm mad at you Eric! You keep promising us to do better next time but u never do! You just do the same stuff... Which is good enough 4 me 🙂

[@alasdairmacdonald9838]

Your videos are always more entertaining than actual Warriors games these days. This middle of the road mediocrity is just mostly boring to watch. I wish someone in the organisation would show they have some balls and start the rebuild already. Surely even Steph would be happier either retired or playing on a better team. This was a weird game with some more consistent offence from some unexpected sources. Wiggins really isn't getting the credit he deserves he's really been the teams most consistent and best player overall all season long.

[@arejays6701]

So Posts got dandruff lmao

[@moewarriorsfan]

😂😂😂😂🔥🔥🔥

[@jerlynnmagee2424]

From people like you?..Now I see why we keep losing.. mr apricot

[@jabmd2nd]

Head is itchy, must be coz of dandruff!?

[@jerlynnmagee2424]

Quit snitchin to the opps on how to stop us...

[@alexong33]

this is a lesbian couple’s dream

[@jasonknight1281]

😂

[@romaine3642]

Looney is slow asf we need a more athletic tall man

[@jerlynnmagee2424]

I know I know your right its not just you..but you add though..think about it and stop false claiming you rocking with us ...who are you educating ?..and who asked you too?..mr apricot..

[@susanfowler844]

What does this even mean?