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Golden State Warriors: Three Reasons The Warriors Lost Game 1

By Nathan Beighle

May 16, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter in game one of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Thunder defeated the Warriors 108-102. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
May 16, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter in game one of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Thunder defeated the Warriors 108-102. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 16, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter in game one of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Thunder defeated the Warriors 108-102. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
May 16, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter in game one of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Thunder defeated the Warriors 108-102. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Turnovers

After a one turnover in the first quarter, the Golden State Warriors uncharacteristically lost the ball thirteen more times throughout the game. Half of these turnovers can be attributed to Stephen Curry. On the flip of the ball, the Thunder had 10 turnovers at half and throughout the rest of the game committed only 2.

This is a problem for the Warriors, but it is not a problem for the reason you might be thinking. These teams met three times during the regular season in which the Warriors forced 18 turnovers per game, which is 6 more than they forced in Game 1.

Furthermore, the Warriors allowed 108 points, which is 3.9 more than their season average and forced only 12 turnovers, which is 2.5 less than their season average. They need to tighten up their defense and create more transition opportunities for their offense to thrive.

Careless turnovers late and quick shooting lead the Warriors to their Game 1 doom.

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