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The Golden State Warriors have been hot to start the season. Their 10-1 is tied for the league’s best record with Toronto.
In a difficult Western Conference, the Golden State Warriors have been dominant. Their only loss came to the 9-1 Denver Nuggets, who currently sit right behind the Warriors in the West. This team has shown a rejuvenated spirit and a desire for regular season excellence.
They’ve kicked off the season to hot by relying on their stars. Since the league’s best team has one of the league’s worst second units, they’ve been forced to put more pressure on their four stars and two superstars.
This reliance, while some find a cause for concern, can really be showcased throughout most of the league’s top teams. It’s a common trend that the best players score the bulk of the team’s points, and for Golden State, that’s just a bit more obvious.
As for their competition, the Warriors have knocked off teams like Minnesota, Memphis, Oklahoma City and New Orleans at home along with Utah in Salt Lake City. These games have down their character and will to win.
That said, here are three reasons why the Dubs have been able to kick the season off to a 10-1 start.