Breaking Down What Is Blocking the Golden State Warriors from Title Contention

Golden State is one of the NBA's emerging franchises, the owner of one of the most complete lineups in the game. However, while the Warriors are fully expected to make the playoffs, the majority of the hype surrounding the legitimate Western Conference title contenders excludes the club.

So what is holding some people back from viewing them as a legitimate threat in the West?

It starts with defense.

Last season, the Warriors gave up 102.6 points per 100 possessions to opposing teams...

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