Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant dunks all against Cleveland Cavaliers during second half of Game 5 of 2017 NBA Finals at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., on Mon., June 12, 2017.

Golden State would go on to win in six games, and Curry was named MVP after putting up 31.2 points per game in the series.

Praised regularly for their offense, the Warriors can be just as devastating on defense. Despite an N.B.A.-record 49 points allowed in the first quarter of the finals’ Game 4, Golden State’s ...