The presence of dominant centers alters team-building within their conferences. Unless you’re the Golden State Warriors. After trading for Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green declaring the Warriors are going to win the championship,

As one of the few NBA pundits who publicly loved the Warriors trading for Jimmy Butler when the deal first went down, Bill Simmons is going all-in on the Dubs after the strong six-game start to the Butler era.

Predictions, picks and odds as the OKC Thunder faces the Golden State Warriors on the road Wednesday. Plus, injury updates and news.

The Warriors have struggled with three losses in their last five games. They've felt the absences of Green and Kuminga. Meanwhile, the Thunder are well-rested with a two-day break. This is also the healthiest they've looked all season. Barring Curry going supernova, expect Gilgeous-Alexander to collect another win against Golden State.

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