The Golden Breakdown: Strength (and weakness) in numbers

Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY SportsThe Golden State Warriors have always been analyzed under the microscope of statistics; after all, their style of play — both on the offensive and defensive ends of the floor — have gone beyond statistical precedents, making them a darling of advanced statistics junkies and analysts. Coupled with the fact that they are considered the top dogs of the NBA, their performance on a per-game basis is continually being scrutinized.

The halfway point of the season has come and gone, and it has been a wild joyride of a first half. The initial rise toward what seemed like a dominant season quickly turned into an ugly series of events, both on and off the court. With a…