Golden State Warriors: 3 stats that will define the NBA Finals

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 26: Kevon Looney #5, Andrew Wiggins #22, Draymond Green #23 and head coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors react after substitutions during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks in Game Five of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Western Conference Finals at Chase Center on May 26, 2022 in San Francisco, California. The Golden State Warriors won 120-110 to advance to the NBA Finals. 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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It’s been a relatively smooth ride since the playoffs commenced for the Golden State Warriors.

The Dubs breezed through a Nikola Jokic-led Denver Nuggets. The league’s now two-time MVP did enforce some pain on the Warriors, but at the end of the day the Warriors didn’t lose at home and completed the gentleman’s sweep.

The Golden State Warriors are in the NBA Finals for the sixth time in eight seasons. Beating the Tatum-led Celtics will be easier said than done though.

They then were met by the No. 2-seeded Memphis Grizzlies. Golden State won in 6 as Ja Morant’s injury, along with Gary Payton II’s, played a large part in the series.

Finally, the Dubs defeated the Luka Doncic-led Mavericks in 5, a relatively easy series for Golden State. Dallas had a few tough shooting nights that coupled with the Warriors’ undefeated streak at home resulted in another gentleman’s sweep.

While the Warriors have played just 16 postseason games compared to Boston’s 18, there are still ample flaws shown in their style of play, but the Celtics, who beat the Nets, Bucks and Heat, are no strangers to having a few glaring holes.

The real question is which team will be able to minimize their on-court issues more often. While that’s easier said than done, let’s dive into 3 stats that are going to be key for the Warriors winning their fourth title in eight years.

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