Eliminating garbage time from the calculation — which is what Cleaning The Glass does so brilliantly — the Golden State Warriors’ defense coughs up 118.2 points per 100 possessions to opponents this season, which is 21st in the league. In the half court, they allow 101.0 points per 100 possessions, good for 20th in the league.
There’s no question that defense has been the much bigger issue this season compared to the other end of the floor. Much of that has to do with the revolving door of personnel, triggered by injuries, the two suspensions garnered by their best defender, and old habits dying hard.