Earlier today, I got a text from my buddy Brandon Condron that the Golden State Warriors (30-14) dropped 51 points in a quarter against the Denver Nuggets (29-14) and I couldn't believe it. I mean, I could believe it because this is the Warriors and getting buckets is what they do, but you know what I mean, staggering stuff. As expected, the Warriors went on to this win this game 142-111 as Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson each scored 31 points while Kevin Durant chipped in 27 of his own. With the win, the Warriors leapfrog the Nuggets to reclaim the top spot in the Western Conference.
It would be one thing if the Warriors did this at home, but it's another for them to do this in Denver on the Nuggets' home floor. If you're the Nuggets, this is a tough loss to shake. It's going to be very hard for these guys to face themselves in the mirror and still believe they can really win the West.
By sending the Nuggets a strong message, the Warriors send the rest of the NBA a message that they are still the best team in the league. During this regular season, the Warriors haven't been their regular dominating selves and yet here they are blowing out the top team in the West on the road to reclaim the top spot. If that doesn't send shivers down the spines of the rest of the league, I don't know what will.
As if tonight's win wasn't enough, the Warriors can look forward to getting DeMarcus Cousins back this Friday when they travel to Los Angeles to face the Clippers. By adding him to the fold, their front court gets some extra depth and one more big body that can rebound, score, and protect the rim. While I don't yet know how much we should expect from Cousins, just having him out there can only be a good thing for this Warriors team.
The lesson from today is that if you are wondering whether or not the Warriors still got it or whether or not they're still serious championship contenders, the answer is a resounding yes. Come playoff time, these guys will still be the team to get through to win the NBA title. Believing otherwise is wishful thinking.
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