btw....only way the Warriors lose a game in this series is when they have a cold shooting night. Although OKC towers over them in the paint, they won't be able to defend 10-11 legitimate shooters. As we already know, it only takes contributions from the #3 - #5 on the floor and the mismatch is on.
If Golden State can slow down (...and I use that term cautiously) either 1 of the 2 superstars, the game is won.
If Golden State can slow down (...and I use that term cautiously) either 1 of the 2 superstars, the game is won.
I am leaning towards OKC. Yes I know GSW swept this season but OKC is currently playing better imo. Warriors seem to look vulnerable so far in the playoffs. Curry is not 100% Green's ankle could not be 100% either. Long season last year, long season this year chasing 72-10. Fatigue might start to be settling in. Offensively Warriors are getting it done but they are also giving up a ton of points as well. Hopefully it will be an entertaining series.
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Who will advance to the NBA Finals? Our writers make their predictions on the Golden State-Oklahoma City Western Conference finals showdown.
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Who will advance to the NBA Finals? Our writers make their predictions on the Golden State-Oklahoma City Western Conference finals showdown.
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| J.A. Adande |
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| Kevin Arnovitz |
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| Chris Broussard |
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| Bradford Doolittle |
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| Amin Elhassan |
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| Chad Ford |
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| Israel Gutierrez |
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| Tom Haberstroh |
| 5 | |
| Zach Lowe |
| 6 | |
| Tim MacMahon |
| 7 | |
| Kevin Pelton |
| 5 | |
| Ramona Shelburne |
| 7 | |
| Marc Spears |
| 7 | |
| Marc Stein |
| 5 | |
| Ethan Sherwood Strauss |
| 5 | |
| David Thorpe |
| 6 | |
| Michael Wright |
| 6 | |
| Royce Young |
| 7 |
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| Kevin Arnovitz |
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| Chris Broussard |
| 5 | |
| Bradford Doolittle |
| 5 | |
| Amin Elhassan |
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| Chad Ford |
| 5 | |
| Israel Gutierrez |
| 5 | |
| Tom Haberstroh |
| 5 | |
| Zach Lowe |
| 5 | |
| Mike Mazzeo |
| 6 | |
| Dave McMenamin |
| 4 | |
| Kevin Pelton |
| 5 | |
| Ramona Shelburne |
| 5 | |
| Marc Spears |
| 6 | |
| Marc Stein |
| 5 | |
| Ethan Sherwood Strauss |
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| David Thorpe |
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| Royce Young |
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