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Golden State Warriors can set NBA ablaze in second half

By Tony Pesta

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 14: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts with teammates Draymond Green #23 and Jordan Poole #3 after shooting a three point basket to become the NBA's all-time leader during the first quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on December 14, 2021 in New York City. Curry passed ray Allen with his 2,974th three pointer. The Warriors defeated the Knicks 105-96. 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 14: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts with teammates Draymond Green #23 and Jordan Poole #3 after shooting a three point basket to become the NBA's all-time leader during the first quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on December 14, 2021 in New York City. Curry passed ray Allen with his 2,974th three pointer. The Warriors defeated the Knicks 105-96. 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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Revenge is something on every mind of the Golden State Warriors franchise. They have been beaten and battered since their loss in the 2019 NBA Finals and this season is shaping up to be their grand return to the league’s main stage.

Halfway through the 2021-22 season, it is already evident the Warriors are back in contention. They hold the second-best record in the NBA at 43-17 and are the only team that is getting massive upgrades deep into the season.

Two years of being dormant have the Golden State Warriors ready to set the league ablaze once they are finally at full strength.

Yes, as good as the Dubs have been this year, they haven’t been anywhere near full strength for its entirety. Klay Thompson has played fewer than 20 games and none of them have been alongside Draymond Green. Not to mention, we have never seen the original big three play with James Wiseman in the middle.

It is unclear how effective the sophomore big man will be but it won’t take much for him to make an impact. He has the size and versatility in the paint to be a force due to the incredible spacing offered by the Splash Brothers.

As for Green, the Dubs can rest assured the trio of Green, Thompson and Stephen Curry will cause trouble for opponents. Golden State has a 273-54 record when the three play together.

Both Wiseman and Green are taking steps towards returning soon. Once this happens, the Dubs will have a chance to set the league ablaze at full strength for the first time in years.

The only challenge will be their schedule, which ranks as one of the 10 most difficult remaining. Looking at this from a different view, the Warriors will be able to make a string of statements against the league’s best contenders.

A strong finish to the season against a schedule this tough is the type of thing that would put everyone on notice.

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