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Five takeaways from the Warriors’ perfect road trip

By Carlos Murillo

Nov 21, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) celebrates a three point basket in the second half of the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Golden State beat Indiana 120-83. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) celebrates a three point basket in the second half of the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Golden State beat Indiana 120-83. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 21, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) lifts up his hands at half court after making a half court shot in the first half of the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Golden State beat Indiana 120-83. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) lifts up his hands at half court after making a half court shot in the first half of the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Golden State beat Indiana 120-83. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /

3. The Warriors can turn it on when they want

Golden State is really good at basketball and they know it. They have a star-studded lineup with weapons all over the floor. Their small ball lineup with Green at the center position is absolutely deadly.

Because of this, they tend to relax and get complacent at times. They play down to their opponent’s level. The Warriors have a tendency to get careless and lazy with the basketball, turning it over and letting other team’s get into rhythms and build confidence as games go on.

With all of their firepower, they can flip the switch when they want. They become superhuman almost instantly. They have players that can get hot in the blink of an eye.

The Toronto Raptors were playing a tough game against the Warriors. It was a tightly contested game after two quarters. Then, all of a sudden, Golden State turned it on. They went on a huge 31-9 run in the third quarter that put the Raptors away.

They focused and locked in defensively and started hitting shots from everywhere. Curry and Durant were incredible, pushing the ball and getting looks in transition. They also used great half court sets to get shots up too.

It was a beautiful example of how good this team really is. Once they get engaged, they’re impossible to beat.

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