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After their loss to the Raptors to start the Finals, the Warriors admitted after Game 1 their lack of familiarity with their opponent contributed to their less-than-stellar effort to tip off the series. Toronto had a banner game offensively, and slowed down Golden State’s halfcourt offense better than anyone else has so far this postseason. Marc Gasol and Pascal Siakam were revelations for the Raptors, and now the Dubs are facing their first 0–1 deficit since the 2016 Western Conference Finals. For Golden State to bounce back in Game 2, particularly on the offensive end, it needs more space for its stars to operate.
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