NBA Playoffs: Thunder-Warriors Is Far From Over

The 2016 Western Conference Finals are far from over. Despite leading 3-1, the Oklahoma City Thunder have as much work to do as the Golden State Warriors.

Every athlete, writer, and global icon seems to have a different way of saying it. From the everlasting, “It isn’t over until the politically correct lady sings,” to Yogi Berra’s simple, but eternal, “It ain’t over till it’s over,” the quotable material is endless.

No matter which mantra you choose, the message remains the same: a series isn’t over until a series officially over.

In the case of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Golden State Warriors, that message should be ringing loud in both locker rooms. For Oklahoma City, a 3-1 lead may seem comfortable, but can be erased as quickly as it was built.

For Golden State, a 3-1 deficit may seem daunting, but this is the same team that hadn’t lost back-to-back games until Games 3 and 4 of this series.

Thus, while the Thunder have reason for confidence, there’s no room for error entering a pivotal Game 5. And while the Warriors have reason to be concerned, merely executing as they know how could erase the deficit and, thus, stave off elimination.

It may seem otherwise, but this remarkable series between the Thunder and Warriors is far from over.

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