Western Conference Finals Far From Over

NBA Playoffs: Thunder-Warriors Is Far From Over

Jan 22, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9) and guard Russell Westbrook (0) and forward Kevin Durant (35) and forward Kyle Singler (5) celebrate during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

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Apr 9, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Golden State Warriors guards Klay Thompson (11) and Stephen Curry (30) celebrate after defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 100-99 at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

Warriors: Still The Warriors

If any team can come back from an improbable deficit, it’s the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors utilize massive third quarter runs and explosive shooting bursts to overwhelm opponents, and that formula has worked far more often than it hasn’t.

More importantly, the Warriors are still one of the greatest teams in NBA history.

In 2014-15, the Warriors won 67 games and capped off a marvelous season with a championship. A year later, Golden State built upon that success by going 73-9 during a 2015-16 campaign that will be forever remembered.

If that number sounds significant, it’s likely because Golden State set an NBA record for wins in a single season.

Stephen Curry won his second consecutive NBA MVP award, and he did so in unanimous fashion. Draymond Green put forth a historically significant season, racking up 13 triple-doubles and playing elite defense, and Klay Thompson continued to make his name as a two-way player.

Golden State may be down, but it isn’t out until it’s out. Suggesting otherwise is nothing but premature.

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