NBA Playoffs 2016: 5 reasons the OKC Thunder are making the Warriors look vulnerable

#3 Stifling defense

The Thunder have imposed their will on this series

Credit has to be given to the Thunder's young and athletic core for stifling open looks and sealing the “splash brothers” with much relish. No frog ever darted out his tongue to catch a wayward fly with such quickness and vigour as with which the Thunder leap out to get a piece of every shot released by the Warriors.

Except when Stephen Curry is getting open looks, which has happened with alarming consistency on occasion, the Thunder are utilizing the length and athleticism of their squad to encompass the Warriors in a death grip. And the results are visible in a shaken offense which can’t seem to roll with any consistency.

Apart from Game 1 which the Thunder wrenched away in the final moments, the rest of their wins have been quite comprehensive. It takes a special defense to stifle one of the best offenses of all time, and the Thunder have managed to do just that.