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Golden State Warriors need to be stronger mentally

By Tony Pesta

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 15: Draymond Green #23 and Quinn Cook #4 of the Golden State Warriors high-five during a game against the LA Clippers during Game Two of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 15, 2019 at ORACLE Arena 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 15: Draymond Green #23 and Quinn Cook #4 of the Golden State Warriors high-five during a game against the LA Clippers during Game Two of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 15, 2019 at ORACLE Arena 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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The Golden State Warriors are starting to see things fall apart around them and it’s time for the team to get stronger mentally.

Mental strength is one of the most important aspects of basketball. It is so important to be prepared for any situation. The Los Angeles Clippers have been assaulting the Golden State Warriors with all-out mental warfare and the Warriors are losing the battle in a bad way.

There is no question that the Warriors are the more talented team. In fact, they are so talented that regardless of how many mind games the Clippers play, the Dubs will probably emerge victoriously. However, this is a crucial time for the team to grow mentally and snap out of whatever is looming over them.

There is a reason to be concerned about this teams mental state. The fact of the matter is, Kevin Durant and the Warriors will always have their 3-1 mishaps attached to the resume. This has been made even worse for them as they have now blown the largest lead in NBA Playoff history (31 points) to the Clippers.

Blowing leads such as this is a direct result of being mentally out of it. Durant and the Dubs took their eye off the ball before the show was over and all of a sudden they found themselves on the outside looking in. This is a habit that will need to be fixed sooner rather than later.

It has been clear to anyone watching that the Clippers are getting under the Warriors skin. Patrick Beverley has harassed Durant all series long and he has succeeded in getting KD prematurely ejected/fouled out of both games so far.

The frustration is setting in for Golden State. Luckily, they have a chance to redeem themselves. A dominant win in Game 3 could be all it takes to snap out of this mental slump and get back on track for the Dubs.

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