5 Things Golden State Warriors Must Do To Win The 2015 NBA Finals

By Samuel Martell

The Golden State Warriors really do have strength in numbers

Golden State Warriors 2015 NBA Finals — With the 2015 NBA Finals only less than a week away, here are five things the Golden State Warriors need to do in order to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in this best-of-seven series. It may very much come down to the last game, but if the Warriors can stick with their game plan they should come out victorious. After all, they do have home-court advantage.

5. Lee and Iggy need to anchor bench play

Golden State Warriors bench play 2015 NBA Finals

5. Lee and Iggy need to anchor bench play

Golden State Warriors bench play 2015 NBA Finals — Defender Andre Iguodala and teammate David Lee need to get it going off the bench. Iguodala needs to give the Warriors that all-important defensive and veteran leadership, while David Lee needs to help anchor the paint. If both help like they are capable of, the Cleveland Cavaliers will have a very hard time slowing down the up-beat Warriors.

4. Stephen Curry needs to exploit Kyrie Irving

Stephen Curry 2015 NBA Finals

4. Stephen Curry needs to exploit Kyrie Irving

Stephen Curry 2015 NBA Finals — Bucket enthusiast Stephen Curry needs to continue his dominant play. Kyrie Irving, even if healthy, cannot guard him. Just keep letting Curry be Curry. And, if Irving is still hobbling, what a fantastic opportunity to exploit that then. It's time to run the Cavaliers ragged!

3. Run some offense through Andrew Bogut

Andrew Bogut 2015 NBA Finals

3. Run some offense through Andrew Bogut

Andrew Bogut 2015 NBA Finals — Andrew Bogut is a very underestimated playmaker, and it should be imperative that the Warriors attack the much slower-footed Timofey Mozgov. If they can keep Mozgov from protecting the paint, the Warriors will get better shots. Make Bogut a playmaker, and the Cavaliers will show weakness.

2. If LeBron James grows tired, the Cavaliers will crumble

Golden State Warriors defense 2015 NBA Finals

2. If LeBron James grows tired, the Cavaliers will crumble

Golden State Warriors defense 2015 NBA Finals — The Atlanta Hawks showed us that it is possible to throw the Cavaliers off their game if they make LeBron James a scorer first. The Warriors will guard him with many different players during this series, but it is even more important that he doesn't create shots for others. If LeBron has to score every game, it will be difficult for the Cavaliers to come out on top.

1. Draymond Green needs to be the engine

Draymond Green 2015 NBA Finals

1. Draymond Green needs to be the engine

Draymond Green 2015 NBA Finals — Green has always been the true catalyst for this Warriors squad, and his role has now become even bigger against the Cavaliers. He is the energy and playmaker of this group, and he has to take full-advantage of all his match-ups. Tristan Thompson is way too big to guard him, so look for him to exploit that early and often.

Samuel Martell is Oklahoma City’s beat writer at www.RantSports.com. To stay connected, ‘follow’ him on Twitter, ‘like’ him on Facebook, or ‘add’ him to your network on Google.

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