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Rankings the Golden State Warriors potential first-round matchups

By Nathan Beighle

OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 21: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors shoots over Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during an NBA basketball game at ORACLE Arena on November 21, 2018 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 21: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors shoots over Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during an NBA basketball game at ORACLE Arena on November 21, 2018 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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Oklahoma City Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder would be the worst first-round matchup for the Golden State Warriors. While many would still easily pick the Warriors in a seven-game series, the Thunder have proven capable of being one of the league’s best team in spurts.

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Paul George, the team’s X-factor, has been amazing for stretches this season. However, at the same time, he’s struggled lately, and his struggles have caused the Thunder to record just four wins in their last ten games.

But, George HAS been at that elite level. Russell Westbrook has been an effective and dominant force. Steven Adams is a monster on the glass and would defense Cousins well. Their role players have proven to knock down shots throughout certain stretches.

The point is that the Thunder are one of the league’s top-five teams if they can put it all together at the right time. They have a top defense led by Defensive Player of the Year candidate George and the sixth-highest scoring offense in the NBA.

Combine those and the two superstar-caliber athletes leading the way, and they’d be a tough first-round matchup. The Warriors are 2-1 against the Thunder this season.

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