Golden State Warriors: 5 Preparations For NBA Finals Game 5

Jun 11, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Andre Iguodala (9) celebrates with guard Stephen Curry (30) during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers in game four of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

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For the first time all series, the Golden State Warriors looked like themselves in Game 4 of the 2015 NBA Finals. With the kind of dominant 21-point win most people were expecting all series long, the Dubs tied the series 2-2 Thursday night and stole home-court advantage back from the Cleveland Cavaliers.

But before Warriors fans breath a massive sigh of relief and start planning their championship parade, let’s not forget there’s still a pivotal Game 5 to be played. And as great as it’ll be to head back home, the Dubs aren’t out of the woods just yet.

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Still, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic heading back to Oracle Arena. The Cavs looked worn down in Game 4, the Dubs finally had a respectable shooting night and Cleveland will now have to win at least one more time in the NBA’s toughest road environment if they want to steal away a championship.

As the Warriors look to take a 3-2 Finals lead and prove that they’re back in control after the Cavs shocked the world early on, here’s a look at five hatches that need to be battened down heading into Sunday night’s Game 5.

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