Golden State Warriors: 5 Takeaways From Game 6 vs. Thunder
5. The Job Isn’t Done Yet
The thrill of that Game 6 comeback win was palpable. Not only did the Dubs beat a peaking Thunder team for the second straight time to stave off elimination, but they tipped momentum back in their favor heading into the decisive Game 7 back at home.
But as great as it was to see the Splash Brothers look more like their usual selves, the Warriors aren’t done just yet. There’s still a Game 7 to be played.
This is a particular concern for a Dubs team that’s looked awfully vulnerable in this series. Other than Game 2, they’ve had to eke out their wins in this series, while the Thunder have looked like the more dominant team in theirs.
I'm not counting out OKC for game 7. Not joking, not trying to be controversial or whatever. I still like their chances.
— Adam Mares (@Adam_Mares) May 29, 2016
OKC has already stormed into Oracle Arena and handed the Warriors a home loss, and as a dangerous team that knocked off the 67-win San Antonio Spurs, it wouldn’t be out of their limits to shock the world in a do-or-die Game 7.
Up to this point, the Warriors have been the ones fighting for their playoff lives, but now both teams are on level ground. How many times in this series has the narrative changed? How many times have the Thunder defied our wildest expectations in these playoffs?
There have been 36 teams to lose Game 6 at home with a 3-2 series lead. 12 of those 36 teams came back to win Game 7 pic.twitter.com/d6rHBYdhQi
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 29, 2016
If Russell Westbrook finds a way to go off, if Kevin Durant shoots better than the 35 percent he’s shot over the last two games, or if the Thunder get more production out of their bench, OKC could still be a real threat in Game 7 — even if they’re currently devoid of any momentum.
Golden State should be riding high following one of the best wins in franchise history. Now it’s time to pounce on the Thunder early and finish the job.
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