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Rankings the Warriors top-five playoff threats

By Nathan Beighle

MEMPHIS, TN - MARCH 27: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after play against the Memphis Grizzlies on March 27, 2019 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TN - MARCH 27: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after play against the Memphis Grizzlies on March 27, 2019 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Houston Rockets

A familiar foe is still the top threat for Golden State.

The Houston Rockets take the cake as the No. 1 team to watch out for this postseason. If the Dubs are lucky, they won’t even have to play Houston as the Rockets will likely draw Denver in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs.

However, against the Dubs, the Rockets have had all the answers. During the regular season, they’ve won three of the four matchups, including a beatdown of Golden State at Oracle without James Harden.

Having one of the best seasons in recent history, Harden was the league’s scoring champion last year, averaging over 30 points per game. This season he’s taken over the NBA, averaging over 36 points per game, an insane average. Tack on 6.5 rebounds and 7.5 assists, and Harden is a top threat for MVP.

At the same time, the Rockets are not a one-man show. With Chris Paul, whose health was paramount to the Dubs taking down Houston last season, the Rockets have not one but two ball-dominant stars.

Then, add on sharpshooter Eric Gordon and a gritty, Kevin Durant-stopping forward in PJ Tucker. Clint Capela also has played a large role in the Rockets success as has Gerald Green.

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Needless to say, they are the top threat to the Golden State Warriors.

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