The Golden State Warriors of Oakland showcase three elements that Cleveland does not – spectacular defense, unique versatility and good health. That makes them a better team, and will be the reason Oakland will win the NBA Championship in 6 maybe 7 games.
The Cavs, aren’t bad defensively, but they are not in the Warriors’ class. All of the Warriors starters can not only defend with effort and usually superior length, but all of them can guard different players at different times. Houston’s James Hardin was thoroughly frustrated by the combination of Klay Thompson, Harrison Barnes with splashes of Steph Curry and Draymond Green.