Golden State Warriors: 5 Lessons From Week 1

Nov 2, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) and guard Andre Iguodala (9) high five during the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 2, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) and guard Andre Iguodala (9) high five during the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 2, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) and guard Andre Iguodala (9) high five during the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports /

About a week into the 2014-15 season, the Golden State Warriors have yet to lose a game. After going 3-0 in the first six days of NBA action, the Dubs are tied with the Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies and Miami Heat for the best record in the league. Sure it’s a small sample size to go off of, but so far the Warriors look like yet another contender in the loaded Western Conference.

Are the Dubs title contenders though? Has rookie head coach Steve Kerr found a way to keep Mark Jackson‘s impressive defense intact while upgrading the offense? And is Klay Thompson becoming an elite shooting guard right before our eyes? Here’s a look at five lessons from the first week of games for the Golden State Warriors.