This is how it should be. A series five years in the making.
The Warriors and Spurs were destined to meet eventually. Their 2012 showdown in the Western Conference semifinals felt like the first installment of a new rivalry. The Warriors were on the rise then. Now they are the NBA standard bearer.
This is going to be fun. Some thoughts …
Game 1 is a trap for the Warriors.
They are well rested. But they will have had five straight days off by the time they tip Sunday. And the Spurs come to town with two days rest, coming off a thrilling series win, and are super underdogs.