Three takeaways from Warriors win at OKC

Feb 11, 2017; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) drives to the basket in front of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Andre Roberson (21) during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 11, 2017; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) drives to the basket in front of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Andre Roberson (21) during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 11, 2017; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

The Golden State Warriors came away with a big win in Kevin Durant’s return to Oklahoma City. Here are three takeaways from that matchup.

The Golden State Warriors went into Oklahoma City and handled business. They defeated the Thunder 130-114. The Warriors faced little resistance.

There’s playoff atmospheres and hostile territories, but this was something different. There’s no preparing for what Kevin Durant and the Warriors had to play in front of. That was one of those rare energies that only a select few have to experience. Most notably, LeBron James, but even this was different than his return to his former team.

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On paper, this was just another game. Of course, it meant much more than that. This was one of those rare games nothing really happened and, yet, folks will remember it for a very long time.

Despite all of the narratives and emotions, the Warriors and the Thunder did have an actual basketball game to play. The two teams went out and did what they do. Golden State, for the third time this season, blew OKC out.

The Warriors are playing for more than just one individual game. For OKC, this was their title game. Golden State is actually building towards something.

The Warriors are working on becoming a championship team. Every game is an opportunity to continue building chemistry and getting the newcomers comfortable in the new system. It’s a process.

Golden State has to be relieved that this game is in the past now. While this contest was unique, there are still things to be learned. Here are three takeaways from the Golden State Warriors’ big win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.