ASSOCIATED PRESSThe Golden State Warriors didn’t need Kevin Durant to knock the Portland Trail Blazers out of the Western Conference finals in four games. Besides, since losing Durant in Game 5 of the semifinals, the Warriors have not lost. The Warriors will have 10 days of rest before the NBA Finals begin on May 30. Without Durant, the Warriors have one less body, and that gives another injury’s impact exponential ripple effects across the series. Golden State didn’t need Durant to get to the NBA Finals, and a series against either Milwaukee or Toronto will still be evenly matched without him.

Source: Forbes May 21, 2019 18:56 UTC