3 teams the Golden State Warriors don’t want to see in the playoffs

By Jack Simone | Mar 20, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MARCH 01: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket while Patrick Beverley #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends in the first quarter of the game at Target Center on March 1, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) /

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DALLAS, TX – MARCH 3: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks goes to the basket against Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors in the second half at American Airlines Center on March 3, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. 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. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) /

3 teams the Golden State Warriors don’t want to see in the playoffs: Dallas Mavericks

In four meetings this season, the Golden State Warriors are 1-3 against the Luka Doncic-led Dallas Mavericks. And although Draymond Green wasn’t present in three of those games, the sentiment still stands.

To be honest, the Mavericks are a team that no one should want to come across in the playoffs, with the biggest reason why being how great they can be on both sides of the floor.

Since the start of 2022, the Mavs are the second-best defensive team in the NBA behind only the Boston Celtics. They may not have a ton of elite defensive weapons, but they play great team defense and are able to slow down even the best of players.

And then when you look at the offensive side of the floor, Dallas has one of the best players in the league – Doncic. He’s able to control the game as both a scorer and a passer.

In his first two postseasons, Doncic has averaged over 30 points a night. And last year, he also tallied 10.7 assists to go along with it. Plus, the fact that he’s yet to win a playoff series has to be weighing on him.

With how hot the Mavs have been since the start of the new year, expect them to be primed and ready to go come playoff time. No matter how great Golden State’s defense is, it’s almost impossible to stop Doncic.

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