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Golden State Warriors: 5 Adjustments For Game 2 vs. Thunder

By Gerald Bourguet

May 16, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) and guard Stephen Curry (30) on the bench against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter in game one of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Golden State Warriors 108-102. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
May 16, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) and guard Stephen Curry (30) on the bench against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter in game one of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Golden State Warriors 108-102. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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Coming off a loss in Game 1 of the 2016 Western Conference Finals, here are five adjustments the Golden State Warriors need to make for Game 2.

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May 16, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) and guard Stephen Curry (30) on the bench against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter in game one of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Golden State Warriors 108-102. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

The Golden State Warriors got popped in the jaw in Game 1 of the 2016 Western Conference Finals, surrendering home-court advantage in the series opener with a 108-102 loss.

It was just the third time the Dubs lost at Oracle Arena in the 2015-16 campaign and the defeat put the world on notice: This Oklahoma City Thunder team is for real.

However, the Warriors shouldn’t be panicking just yet either. Though the Thunder were able to win despite Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook shooting a combined 17-for-51 from the floor, the Warriors played uncharacteristically poor on both ends of the floor in the second half.

For a 73-win team that should be respected as the defending champs until they’re officially dethroned, Game 2 represents a chance for Golden State to get its hopes of a repeat back on track. Here are five adjustments the Warriors should make in Game 2 to even up the series.

Honorable Mention: The bench not playing like crap.

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