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3 Upcoming games that will test Golden State Warriors

By Tony Pesta

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 03: DeMar DeRozan #11 and Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls speak during the first quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on November 03, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 03: DeMar DeRozan #11 and Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls speak during the first quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on November 03, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) /
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Nov. 18 at Cleveland Cavaliers

In recent years, the Cleveland Cavaliers have not been much of a threat to anybody. They have not won more than 22 games in a season since LeBron James left in 2018 and truthfully, they probably are not much of a threat this year, either. But, there is no denying this is a different team than in years prior.

Cleveland is off to a 7-4 start with five of their wins coming in impressive fashion on the road. The veteran addition of Ricky Rubio, who recently scored 37 points on 8-of-9 3-point shooting, has allowed them to hang in games they previously would have been lost in.

Jarrett Allen is having a breakout season, winning the Eastern Conference Player of the Week by averaging 20.5 points, 16.3 rebounds and 1.3 blocks on 63.3 percent shooting. Names like Darius Garland, Cedi Osman and Dylan Windler have been quality contributors, as well.

Most of all, the Warriors get their first look at Evan Mobley, a seven-foot mutant who has quickly emerged as one of the league’s most impactful defenders at just 20 years of age. He is reminiscent of Kevin Garnett, Chris Bosh and Anthony Davis — though there is no perfect comparison for Mobley. He is truly unique.

Cleveland is in the mix of a stroke of bad luck, recently. Their leading scorer, Collin Sexton, suffered a torn meniscus while Kevin Love and Lauri Markkanen are in health and safety protocols. Meanwhile, Isaac Okoro is nurturing a hamstring injury.

Nevertheless, a dominant frontcourt of two seven-footers and a dynamic backcourt of Rubio and Garland will be a fun matchup for Golden State.

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