Golden State Warriors vs Oklahoma City Thunder

But not everyone is singing the Warriors’ praises, and they realize it. Numerous Warriors on Friday took to Twitter in amusement at retired National Basketball Association players who recently unleashed a torrent of doubt about how Stephen Curry and Co. would have fared against the teams of yesteryear.

Stephen Curry comes into the game with history on his side as well. Tonight’s Warriors vs Oklahoma City Thunder game on ABC Sports live TV and Watch ESPN3 live streaming could be the sixth GS loss as OKC is no pushover and the Warriors have been on a long road trip. For the defending champions, it is the very real chance of winning back-to-back championships as well as winning more games than the immortal 72 win Chicago Bulls team of 1995-1996.

Steph Curry, unbelievable shooter, but (Kevin Johnson) was a point guard’s nightmare because he was so strong and he loved going to the basket. If they’re looking to bring a title to Oklahoma City, there’s a need for controlled desperation, a sense of urgency that every game, regardless of the opponent’s quality, is a test they have to pass. Each game might be a must-win situation, even with 24 of them left in the season. Curry would hit 10 of his 15 attempts from three point range, as well as dish 8 assists.

Klay Thompson has been a huge help to Curry this season but is coming off a game where he only scored nine points. But nonetheless, Saturday night’s Oklahoma City-Golden State clash should be a thriller.

The way in which they did it, however, may have stopped a few hearts.

Curry was slow to get up, motioned that he needed to come off the floor, and walked with a slight limp.

Oklahoma City (41-17) have dropped four of their past five games against the Warriors, but have won 11 of the last 12 games at home against GS.

The Warriors’ star drilled a 3-pointer with 5:45 left in the first quarter Thursday night in Orlando to extend to 128 his streak of games with at least one 3-pointer, breaking the record set by Hawks guard Kyle Korver. Injuries aren’t an excuse this year, nor is the team’s personnel – they’ve been relatively healthy and have, arguably, the most talented roster in the franchise’s existence. This game should be a close one but I’m taking the Warriors to pull away late and cover the small spread here. That assured the Warriors will finish among the top eight teams in the Western Conference.