NBA Playoffs 2016: Preview, Prediction and Viewing Info for Sunday’s Action

After an extended wait, the Golden State Warriors and Oklahoma City Thunder resume their duel Sunday night with both teams looking to break a tie.  

Both teams got a major favor from the Toronto Raptors on Saturday, as the underdog pulled off an upset of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference and avoided a sweep.

In other words, both Golden State and Oklahoma City have a chance to wrap this series and perhaps encounter another Finals hopeful who is not coming off plenty of rest.

If only it were so simple. Chances are these two are just getting started; Sunday’s matchup is merely the latest round in a chess match that is almost sure to go seven rounds.

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A series that started in shocking fashion turned rather routine after just two games.

Game 1 was a six-point triumph for Kevin Durant and Co., as the Thunder hit the road after a shocking upset of the San Antonio Spurs and kept riding the wave of momentum. The Thunder hit 47 percent of their shots from deep and won the battle on the glass 62-55.

Game 2 set things back to normal, mostly. Stephen Curry erupted for 28 points in the 118-91 laugher. His team shot 46 percent from deep and made adjustments underneath the basket to win the rebounding battle (54-45) and stifle Durant.

Speaking of Durant, a new triple-headed defensive attack led by Draymond Green helped hold him to six points in the second half of the Game 2 …

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