On Monday night, the Warriors will tip off their most important Game in 35 years.
After all the wins, all the accolades, all the warm feelings and exorcism of old ghosts this regular season, we end up here. The Warriors are in the second round, fighting to re-establish their identity. The series started so positively but jackknifed the moment it hit the combined defense of Tony Allen and Mike Conley. Warriors fans are nervous — and rightfully so — but there’s also a sense of confidence built over the season’s six-month span. While the Warriors have had cold shooting games and seen their ball movement breakdown, they’ve always found a way to regain their flow.