3 ways the Golden State Warriors can exploit the Los Angeles Lakers

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The Warriors must get Drummond or Gasol to switch onto Stephen Curry

Stephen Curry is on an absolute tear. He hasn’t been taking any games off as, since March 29, Curry is averaging almost 37 points per game. He’s been thriving, and he’s doing it efficiently as well. Curry has shot over 49 percent from the field during that stretch.

One way Curry can easily get going against the Lakers is by utilizing his handles and Kevon Looney‘s IQ to help expose the Lakers’ two big-man system.

If the Lakers are going to play Drummond and Davis, the Warriors need to use that to their advantage as they’ll certainly get destroyed on the boards. Curry can hit from anywhere on the court, whether it be in the restricted arc or in the midrange.

With the Dubs also having a plethora of highly efficient three-point shooters on the bench, if the Warriors can get the switches they want and break down the Lakers from there, they should be able to get good looks.

It starts with Curry and his playmaking. Along with a lineup that should struggle to switch onto the best shooter to ever play the game, the Warriors should be able to expose whichever center the Lakers opt to put on the court.

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