It’s pretty hard to believe that the two NorCal opponents have never faced off in the Western Conference playoffs, not even once. With only about 90 miles distance between the two franchises, Golden State and Sacramento looks to be the most intriguing series matchup in the first round. So intriguing that tickets for the first playoff game in Sacramento since 2006 are going as low as $427 (I understand how sarcastic that sounds). Here are three x-factors to keep an eye on while watching this historical series:
Read MoreThe playoffs are officially here, and the Warriors have managed to duck the play-in game with a strong end to their season. Golden State beat down their long-time conference rival turned possible rebuild candidate, the Portland Trail Blazers, by over 50 points yesterday to punch their ticket into the 6th seed.
Read MoreThe wide speculation surrounding Golden State’s All-Star forward can be put to rest. Andrew Wiggins has returned to organization with the team fighting for a playoff spot. There are many questions regarding the roster with the addition of Andrew back in the fold, but the main question is how will the Warriors look to incorporate Wiggins?
Read MoreThe Warriors are right on the bubble. Although last night’s victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder helped a great deal, the job isn’t quite finished when it comes to keeping their playoff position. They have only two games remaining in their regular season schedule, and a myriad of ways they enter the playoff - or play-in - picture.
Read MoreThere’s nothing quite like hitting the dagger. When an opposing team is attempting to mount a comeback, or your team’s just completed one, the desire to pull up and hit what essentially is a game-ending three-pointer with two minutes still remaining can be hard to battle… Especially when your team has three guys who hit difficult treys with relative ease.
Read MoreIn a tale of two halves, the Golden State Warriors beat the New Orleans Pelicans in thrilling, come-from-behind fashion, 120 to 109. The game was desperately needed to bolster their playoff position. As a result, they have a record of 40 and 37 and sit in the sixth seed in the Western Conference standings with four games left in their season. With the playoffs quickly approaching, they must stay at the sixth seed and avoid the play-in tournament if they want to defend their title.
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