Thread by @klaytheist11

Steph Curry obliterated the Chicago Bulls in the 3rd quarter, flipping this game to the W column with 23 total points created. How did he do it?

Unsurprisingly, lots of split action. Wiggins rolls and Steph flares, with a Looney screen as a wrinkle to create an open look.

Curry is an exceptional rebounding guard, boxing out Javonte Green on the weakside and hustling to finish the play.

Takes Green off the dribble on the other end, using a slick stop-start move to create the separation he needs. Beautiful and-1, even with the right hand

Off another rebound, Steph uses the high screen from Draymond to force a switch onto DeMar DeRozan. He's too flat to stop the Curry drive, and the entire defense is forced to collapse. A slick dump off to Looney forces the foul

With Lonzo Ball defending, he's beginning to expect the Looney screens they have been using all night to create space. In a flash, Steph rejects the screen into a pull-up going to his right. The net hardly moves. Goodness

The Steph/Draymond chemistry is on display 24/7, and it's a treat to watch. Look how Draymond starts the pass with his left hand to really sell LaVine on the misdirection, before switching to his right as Steph makes the flare move. Creates a good look off of pure timing

Good fight by Steph on the glass again, and keeps the ball pushing against an unsettled defense. The drive against DeRozan again forces the defense to collapse, most importantly Lonzo Ball. He creates a good running look for Poole in the corner but its juuust a bit off

Andrew Wiggins attacking a closeout to his left, getting all the way to the rim with his left, finishing with his left. I am typing this through tears of joy

A lot goes into this play. The dive cut from Poole takes Lonzo out of the play as a help defender first. Looney initiates contact to throw off Caruso before a tough second screen. I agree w/ @TheAlleyOpe @perrymuchso, LaVine should press Dray here. Caruso, not your fault my guy

Caruso is a special trail defender and screen navigator, probably why he feels responsible for the previous play. His own standard is so high. Stays in Steph's jersey before dodging the Looney screen, and surprising Steph by denying the lane for the drive, forcing a funky travel

Another variation of the split action puts Chicago in trouble. This time, Steph abandons the screen early, going up through the elevator screen from Bjelica. His ability to stop on a dime is world-class, and Caruso can't stay attached.

More easy looks created for the Warriors simply because Steph Curry exists. He draws the early double off the Bjelica screen from Alize Johnson, who commits on a rotation to Iggy instead of tracking Bjelica, who fades to the wing. Iggy recognizes it quickly and makes the skip

Good luck defending Steph on picks when the big can fade out to 32 (!!!) feet. Again Johnson comes on the double, and Lonzo is forced into a tough choice with Bjelica fading so high. Concede the deep three, or play high and risk the dribble off the closeout. Option A fails him

Chicago making LaVine cover the inbounder on a Warriors BLOB (even if it's his man) is a bad call. That's almost always their #1 look. The high post pass to Iggy draws eyes up the court, while Steph works on LaVine. He's not ready for the screen and it's an easy layup for GPII