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Oklahoma City Thunder: 5 Adjustments For Game 3 vs. Warriors

By James D. Tillman III

May 18, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) passes the basketball against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35), center Steven Adams (12), and guard Andre Roberson (21) during the first quarter in game two of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
May 18, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) passes the basketball against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35), center Steven Adams (12), and guard Andre Roberson (21) during the first quarter in game two of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Following a 118-91 drubbing in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, here are the adjustments the Oklahoma City Thunder has to make heading into Game 3.

May 18, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) passes the basketball against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35), center Steven Adams (12), and guard Andre Roberson (21) during the first quarter in game two of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
May 18, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) passes the basketball against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35), center Steven Adams (12), and guard Andre Roberson (21) during the first quarter in game two of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

The Oklahoma City Thunder became just the third team to win at Oracle Arena when they defeated the Golden State Warriors in the series opener of the Western Conference Finals. A win in Game 2 would mean a couple of things: 1) They would take a commanding 2-0 lead in the series and 2) They would be the first team to hand the Warriors consecutive losses.

For the second straight game, the Thunder kept things close, as Game 2 had all the makings of another nail biter early on. Unfortunately, the back-and-forth battle eventually gave way to a Warriors rout, resulting in a 118-91 victory for the defending champions.

Yes, the Warriors bounced back in a huge way thanks to a key third-quarter run that put the game out of reach (more on that in a bit). To be honest, though, all hope is not lost just yet.

Here are a few positives from Game 2, as well as some adjustments that should help the Thunder get back on track heading into Game 3.

Honorable Mention: Steven Adams and Enes Kanter are difference-makers. OKC is 9-0 in the postseason when this duo combines for 20 points or more.

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