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#1 Strength of their competitors:
The competition around the league has grown so much compared to the previous year. There are some serious teams out there in the Eastern Conference who can challenge the Warriors this season.
The Bucks have been the best team in the NBA this season. Behind Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is arguably the most dominating player in the league today, they have already embarrassed the Warriors in a blowout win at the Oracle Arena.
The Raptors added Kawhi Leonard and have looked like a viable championship team this year. They have swept the Warriors this season and had blowout wins in both the matches. The 76ers and the Celtics boast a great roster and they also had wins at the Oracle.
The Houston Rockets got to within one game of knocking out the Warriors last season. They have won all three matches against the Warriors this season. With James Harden on an absolute tear, they will fancy their chances.
The Warriors will have a tough time in this year's playoffs. They are still the favorites but there is a far bigger possibility of them getting displaced this year.
