5 reasons the Warriors shouldn’t panic
By mdelaney
2. They’ve got talent out the wazoo
It’s definitely true that team chemistry is an integral part of winning an NBA championship, but also remember that the Finals are eight months away. Right now the goal is just to win and the Warriors have four of the 20 best players in the NBA on their roster. That alone is going to win Golden State many, many games.
Even with last night’s loss, it serves as a good barometer for things to come. Steph Curry shot 3-10 from three-point range while Klay Thompson went an unglorious 1-6 from downtown. Those numbers sting to read for Dubs fans but don’t cringe just yet. If the Splash Bros were closer to their usual 50% mark from long range the Warriors would’ve had 12 more points. That’s a 129-112 loss if nothing else changed, which is way more manageable than a nearly 30-point blowout. Besides who knows how much more momentum those four extra buckets would’ve added in the Warriors favor.
Plus it’s worth noting that outside of perimeter shooting Golden State was solid as ever offensively. Durant shot 61 percent (!) from the floor, while Curry and Draymond Green both netted 50 percent of their shots. Thompson was the lone outlier who performed poorly, only making 38 percent of his shot attempts. Still, he’s bound to get on track and when he does, the good times will be rolling in Oakland.
Admittedly, Golden States’ defense is a problem worth watching as the season goes on. It’s hard to imagine them meeting expectations if they’re only playing half of the court. Regardless, the offensive talent in-house will help this team maintain its status as an upper echelon franchise.