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          How new NBA rule changes help the Warriors and offensive flow

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          • Kevin Pelton, ESPN Senior WriterOct 10, 2018, 12:09 PM
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            • Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series
            • Formerly a consultant with the Indiana Pacers
            • Developed WARP rating and SCHOENE system
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          Having won three of the past four NBA championships and lost the other NBA Finals in Game 7, the Golden State Warriors didn't need much help as they go for a third title in a row. But the NBA's emphasis this season on cracking down on off-ball contact could benefit the Warriors anyway.