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Golden State Warriors: 3 teams that pose a tough challenge

By Aharon Abhishek

Dec 3, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) directs teammates during a break in the action against the Phoenix Suns in the second quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) directs teammates during a break in the action against the Phoenix Suns in the second quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /
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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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The new-look and impressive Chicago Bulls

For the first time in years, Bulls fans believe that they have a roster that can maybe just win the championship. Their big four in DeMar DeRozan, Lonzo Ball, Zach LaVine and Alex Caruso have combined to play a key role in the Bulls’ 16-8 run.

They shot out James Harden and Kevin Durant handing the team a stinging 111-107 loss at Barclays Center on Saturday. The Bulls have been one of those teams that have effectively drained 3s and played some quality defense throughout the tournament.

A scrappy defensive team with a healthy dose of offensive punch is nothing to balk at in this league. The Bulls have what it takes to frustrate opponents on both ends.

Again, their FG% and 3P% may be lesser than that of the Warriors, and they may have suffered a 93-119 loss against Steve Kerr’s men earlier this season, but they have the team that can take them the distance and perhaps stuns Golden State in their next encounter on January 14.

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