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Warriors vs Lakers: 3 factors that played a key role in opening night win

By Aharon Abhishek

Oct 19, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Fans waiting for the gate to open at NBA opening game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Fans waiting for the gate to open at NBA opening game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports /
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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 06: Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors stands for the national anthem before their game against the Denver Nuggets at Chase Center on October 06, 2021 in San Francisco, 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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Golden State Warriors passing was spot on against a tight Lakers defense

The logic was simple: If you don’t have the shot, then pass it to the guy who does. And that was exactly what the Warriors did with the “Wow! Wiggins” dagger. Curry, with a bit of an off night by his own standards, could have taken the shot as he has a million times in his career, but he did what he knew would be a buzzer-beater.

The ball saw hands change in seconds before it finally landed with Wiggins. That move showed game awareness and where they could exploit the Lakers’ defense.

They tied with the turnovers (17 each), but their defensive presence in Green made up for it. There were also 20 points off turnovers in comparison to the opposition’s 19.

The passing had to be one of the key factors that played a role in their win. Although they looked out of place early in the game, they evened out by the second quarter.

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