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3 Reasons Golden State Warriors aren’t as bad as they look

By Tony Pesta

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 22: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors in action against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on December 22, 2020 in New York City. The Nets defeated the Warriors 125-99. 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 Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 22: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors in action against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on December 22, 2020 in New York City. The Nets defeated the Warriors 125-99. 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 Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /
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1. Schedule gets easier

The start of the season has been brutal, to say the least. Opening night against the Brooklyn Nets could have gone well if it wasn’t for the fact that Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant are flamethrowers that have set the league ablaze thus far.

Christmas Day was, about what you would have expected. Khris Middleton torched the poor perimeter defense from the Dubs and Giannis Antetokounmpo’s impact was felt on both ends of the floor.

As for their match with the Portland Trail Blazers, it was the same story we’ve seen all season long. The Dubs perimeter defense is more vulnerable than ever without Klay Thompson and CJ McCollum began the game white-hot from the field.

Thankfully, the Warriors schedule gets easier soon. That is, after an even more brutal stretch in January. If they make it through with minimal damage, they can repair themselves with a string of games against weaker opponents.

February could be huge for the Warriors. By this point, they will have had a full month of playing together to build chemistry and a few wins against lottery teams can help them build confidence to enter the second half of the season strong.

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