Golden State Warriors: Ranking the top five Western Conference postseason threats

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Oklahoma City Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder are easily the No. 1 threat to the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference.

They’re the only other team in the West with two legitimate All-Stars that are both at the top of their game. Westbrook has recorded eleven straight triple-doubles while Paul George has averaged over 33 points per game over his last 27 games.

The Thunder could’ve had a better start to the season, but they’ve certainly turned it around, winning eleven of their last 13 games. Overall, the Thunder, who have a solid center in Steven Adams and above-average depth, should have enough weaponry to down Golden State.

There may not be another team in the NBA with the star power that Oklahoma City has. With a speedy backup in Dennis Schroder, the Thunder have depth, speed and size. Adams’ size is what really sets them apart from teams like San Antonio.

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Out of all the Western Conference, the Warriors should fear Oklahoma City. But, at the end of the day, the back-to-back champs won’t be scared of any other team in the Association.

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