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1 major reason the Warriors can (and can’t) win the 2022 NBA Finals

By Nathan Beighle

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 16: Stephen Curry #30 and Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates after Curry made a three-point shot late in the game against the Memphis Grizzlies during an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on May 16, 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 16: Stephen Curry #30 and Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates after Curry made a three-point shot late in the game against the Memphis Grizzlies during an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on May 16, 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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Why the Golden State Warriors may struggle in their quest for a Finals berth

Even when Green was healthy, the Warriors had one huge problem, and it was turnovers. They still rank in the bottom three teams in the NBA in turnover rate. Only the Rockets and Cavaliers have a worst turnover rate.

The Warriors’ turnover issues play into their 10th-best rated offense. Teams like Utah (first) and Phoenix (fourth) have a higher offensive ceiling despite two-time MVP Stephen Curry being one of the best scorers in the league.

Curry’s struggles from deep also play into why many may question just how good the Warriors can be. Both Thompson and Curry are on pace for their first seasons not shooting over 40% from three-point range.

Many of these issues stem back to the Warriors’ turnovers. The Warriors have had 39 games of 15 or more turnovers. They’re 26-13 in those games, but three of losses came at the hand of the top two seeds in the West.

Golden State is good and have the potential to be the best team in the NBA, but cleaning up their turnovers will be important, especially in games which every possession will matter.

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Considering how short of time they’ll have with their fully healthy roster together before the playoffs commence, limiting turnovers could be easier said than done.

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