15. Golden State Warriors

Last Week’s Ranking: 22

It is pretty clear how different the Warriors are when Draymond Green is available to play. He is able to unlock other players and, in particular, Stephen Curry. Green is averaging 6.0 assists. His command of the offense allows for the Warriors to take advantage when defenses overplay Curry running off screens.  

Speaking of Curry, he is third in scoring (28.6) and after a slow start from deep is hitting on 36.8 percent from three. Defenses always have to be prepared for Nuclear Curry. He followed up his 62-point career high with a 30-point night against the Kings the following game. The Warriors are 5-0 when he gets 30 or more. 

And still the most impressive game was the Warriors’ win against the Raptors. They were able to pull out the victory despite Curry going 2-of-16 from the field and 1-of-10 from three. 

As teams will focus their defensive efforts against Curry, it will be on his teammates to pick up the slack. He can’t go nuclear every night. 

Source: bleacherreport.com
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