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

Draymond Green being hounded by the Thunder

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Small ball is being pounded down low

Small ball has been the forte of the Warriors, and they have sent many an executive in a frenzy to find the next Draymond Green. A 6’7” positionless wonder who can mix it up down low and help be a focal point in the offense as well. Those executives are now being forced to accept the fact that while small ball can whip up an impressive offense, it is also vulnerable to being beaten into submission on defense.

Serge Ibaka, Steven Adams and Enes Kanter have been feasting on the Warriors on both ends (Kanter perhaps not as much on defense as the other two). They are wrecking havoc with their length and agility and have helped to change the entire script of this series. Andre Roberson has played within himself and made key contributions as well.

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