What the Warriors need to remember heading into the playoffs

Kyle Terada-USA TODAY SportsAs this long, drawn-out season comes down to it’s final couple of games and with the Golden State Warriors already locking down a playoff spot, they will turn their attention to post-season play. Despite a season full of bumps in the road, the Warriors remain the favorite to repeat as champions, which would be their third in a row and would make four out of the past five seasons. And with the return of Kevin Durant from his ankle injury, the Warriors seemed poised to be at full strength at the start of the playoffs.

However, this season has also shown that when the Warriors are at full strength is when they are most susceptible to be their own worst enemy. They…