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In a bit of a surprise, it will be the Oklahoma City Thunder who will be taking on the Golden State Warriors in the 2016 Western Conference Finals. The Thunder upset the San Antonio Spurs four games to two in their second-round matchup and earned the right to play the defending champion Warriors. Here are five bold predictions for what should be an exciting matchup.
5. Draymond Green Will Be The X-Factor
Credit: Getty Images5. Draymond Green Will Be The X-Factor
Green only averaged 8.3 points per game against the Thunder this season, but he put up 12.3 rebounds and 9.0 assists in the three meetings. His inside presence will be huge in this series as he'll likely be matched up with Serge Ibaka.
4. Russell Westbrook Will Average More Than Five Turnovers Per Game
Credit: Getty Images4. Russell Westbrook Will Average More Than Five Turnovers Per Game
The Thunder are 43-14 when Westbrook turns the ball over five or less times per game, but the team is only 12-11 when he turns it over more than five. He's going to feel the pressure to have a massive series and it could come back to bite him.
3. Stephen Curry Will Average Less Than 30 Points Per Game
Credit: Getty Images3. Stephen Curry Will Average Less Than 30 Points Per Game
Curry averaged 35 points per game against the Thunder in 2015-16 and one would expect him to have big series against the Thunder's Swiss cheese defense. That being said, Billy Donovan has his club playing better defensively and they'll limit Curry.
2. Kevin Durant Will Average 40 Points Per Game For The Series
Credit: Getty Images2. Kevin Durant Will Average 40 Points Per Game For The Series
During the three regular season meetings between these teams, Durant averaged 36.3 points and 12 rebounds per game. The Warriors don't have anyone on the roster that can guard Durant one-on-one which should mean a big series for him.
1. Warriors Will Win Series In 5 Games
Credit: Getty Images1. Warriors Will Win Series In 5 Games
The Thunder certainly have a puncher's chance in this series because of the brilliance of Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant. That being said, the Warriors are superior in pretty much every aspect and will return to their second straight NBA Finals.
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