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Golden State Warriors: 5 Takeaways From Game 2 vs. Thunder

By Gerald Bourguet

May 18, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the third quarter in game two of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Thunder 118-91. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
May 18, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the third quarter in game two of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Thunder 118-91. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 18, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) dunks the basketball against Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) during the first half in game two of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Thunder 118-91. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Harry B Quietly Having A Good Series

Harrison Barnes has not been great in the 2016 NBA Playoffs. After averaging a career-high 11.3 points per game on .466/.383/.761 shooting splits during the regular season, the fourth year wing saw his numbers drop to 9.0 points per game on .359/.250/.810 shooting in the postseason.

So far against OKC, Barnes has been quietly filling his role: Knocking down open looks when they’re available, being aggressive in going to the basket to make defenses pay for being too busy worrying about Curry or Thompson, hitting the glass hard, and playing respectable defense.

They may not sound like much, but Barnes’ confidence and production have been a minor issue for this Warriors team off and on throughout the season. Against the Thunder though, Barnes has stepped up in both areas.

So far in the Western Conference Finals, Barnes is averaging 11.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game, shooting a combined 10-for-16 from the floor (62.5 percent) and 3-for-5 from three-point range (60 percent).

If Barnes can continue his quiet but efficient production, the Dubs will be in a very good position to win another championship no matter who stands in their way.

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