Golden State Warriors: 3 takeaways from Game 3 vs. Clippers

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 18: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors watches play against the LA Clippers lying down on the court during Game Two of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on April 18, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. /

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The Golden State Warriors bounced back nicely from their crushing defeat in the form of a 132-105 beatdown of the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 3.

The Golden State Warriors headed into Game 3 of their first-round matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers more fragile than ever. They had just succumbed to the largest comeback in postseason history in Game 2, leading some to question their ability to contend for their third straight championship.

As they been prone to do in times of distress, Golden State sent a message to the rest of the league in the form of a 132-105 victory in Los Angeles, signaling its ability to flip the title switch when necessary.

It was arguably the best game the Dubs had played all season. They were incredibly efficient on offense and even more stifling on the defensive end. Kevin Durant broke out of his mini-series slump to score a game-high 38 points while Andrew Bogut was surprising in his contributions at both ends

The Clippers will likely throw the kitchen sink at the Warriors in Game 4 in an attempt to avoid a winless two-game homestand. However, if Golden State continues to maintain this elite level of play, there really won’t be anything LA can do to stave off the inevitable.

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