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The Golden State Warriors are sitting pretty atop the Western Conference.

Not only do they own the league's top defense and third-ranked offense, but the Bay Area's esteemed hoopers own a cozy five-game cushion over the second-seeded Memphis Grizzlies. Additionally, the Warriors have ripped off 19 straight home wins with seemingly no end to their dominance in sight.

Which begs the question: Of the Warriors' perceived competition in a likely field of postseason foes, which team represents the biggest threat to their shiny new throne?

In order to determine the exact pecking order, a few factors were taken into consideration. Not only did roster construction play a major role, but teams' respective abilities to hang with Golden State throughout the first half of the season were examined as a means of separating contenders from pretenders.

Finally, statistical trends were examined to determine which teams' style of play would represent the toughest matchup for the Warriors over the course of a seven-game series.

From the superstar-laden casts of the Los Angeles Clippers and Oklahoma City Thunder, to perennial title-contending staples like the San Antonio Spurs, the Warriors can't get too comfortable as they eye their first trip to the NBA Finals since 1975.