The Oklahoma City Thunder shocked the Golden State Warriors with a comeback victory in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, and now the Warriors are trying to even the series before heading to Oklahoma City. Will Golden State be able to tie the series, or will the Thunder take a commanding 2-0 series lead? Here's our preview and prediction for Warriors vs. Thunder:
Game Info:
When: 9:00 PM EST
Where: Oracle Arena, Oakland, CA
TV: TNT
Spread: Warriors by 8.5
O/U: 223.5
What They're Saying About The Golden State Warriors:
Vegas: Despite Game 1 loss, Warriors boast best title odds
Less is more for Draymond Green
Draymond 'relishing opportunity' of being down 1-0 to Thunder
What They're Saying About The Oklahoma City Thunder:
Enes Kanter says Thunder deserve more credit
Was The Thunder's Game 1 Win A Fluke Or A Sign Of What's To Come?
Three key matchups to watch in Game Two
Key To The Game:
Who will win the rebounding battle? Oklahoma City is the bigger team and used that size to own the glass and dominate the paint in Game 1. A lack of size hasn't limited Golden State's rebounding ability, ranking sixth in the league in rebounding. The Thunder were able to slow the pace down a bit and control the game once they really crashed the glass - the Warriors can't let that happen again in Game 2.
Prediction: Warriors win 110-103
I can't imagine a scenario where a Warriors team that hasn't lost back-to-back games all season suddenly loses two straight games at home. This game will be close, just like every game between these two sides, but the Warriors will find a way to pull it out in the end.