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Draymond Green was sensational yet again in the Warriors' win over the Rockets in Game 5 of their NBA playoff second-round series on Wednesday night.
The 2017 Defensive Player of the Year registered eight points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists, one steal and was a team-best plus-12 in plus-minus.
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He made multiple 3-pointers for the first time since Game 1 of Golden State's first-round series against the Clippers.
But let's focus on those 11 assists for the time being.
Draymond racked up eight helpers in the first quarter alone, which was a big reason the Dubs jumped out to a 31-17 lead entering the second quarter.
The Warriors needed to get Klay Thompson going early, and Draymond certainly did his part:
How many guys can cause a miss at the rim, push the break, stay under control and deliver a perfect pass for a 3-pointer?
The answer is: not many.
Furthermore, because Klay caught fire, this is what happens:
Now, check out these three examples of the Warriors getting buckets because of Draymond pushing the pace:
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Don't forget that Draymond averaged 7.1 assists per game over the last four seasons. He's essential to the Dubs' desire to play fast with good tempo.
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The two-time All-NBA selection is proving (once again) that when it matters most, he's one of the best 20 players in the NBA.
