As the NBA Playoffs continue into the second round, it appears to be an open race out in the Western Conference. That bodes well for the Golden State Warriors, who will look to reemerge as a legitimate contender after missing out on the playoffs following an exit in the play-in tournament. The 2020-2021 season was proof that the Warriors can compete at a high level, so long as everyone, from the front office to the coaching staff, stays the course. In addition, some roster help is a vital need to extend their season into the postseason.
Read MoreIs this season considered a success for the Warriors? The Dubs didn’t make it to the playoffs and in my mind, that’s what constitutes a successful season. With that being said, I say no but that doesn’t mean there weren’t some bright spots from this past campaign that make me very excited for the future. I will always remember that six-game winning streak at the end of the season which included wins over Utah and Phoenix. That was really special.
Read MoreIt’s not an understatement to say that the 2020-2021 Golden State Warriors season was one that was hard to stomach. After a Klay Thompson Achilles injury appeared to doom the season before it tipped off, we witnessed peak-level Stephen Curry performances that were highlighted by an absurd scoring barrage in the month of April. Those highs would only be matched with gut-wrenching losses and frustrating missed opportunities that ultimately led to a postseason absence for the Golden State Warriors.
Read MoreIt’s safe to say that everyone wins as fans tune in to the Warriors vs Lakers play-in matchup. In all honesty, it’s the only play in-game worth watching. It’s two worthy defenses going at it. It’s two household franchises going head to head. And most importantly, it’s two of the biggest brands meeting once again in the postseason: Stephen Curry vs LeBron James.
Read MoreLeBron’s move to Los Angeles, two major injuries for Klay Thompson, the departure of Kevin Durant and the COVID-19 pandemic have all taken place since the last time the King and the Baby Faced Assassin have squared off in postseason play.
Now, the wait is over.
Read MoreA 40-point game and a scoring explosion were a fitting end to the season for the NBA’s scoring champion.
Behind 46 points on 16-of-36 from the field and 9-of-22 from distance thanks to Stephen Curry, the Golden State Warriors (39-33) defeated the Memphis Grizzlies (38-34) by a score of 113-101 to clinch the Western Conference’s eighth seed and set up a road play-in matchup against either the Portland Trailblazers or the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday.
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