OAKLAND, CALIF. — After four straight years of facing LeBron James and Cleveland in the NBA Finals, this feels refreshing for the two-time defending champion Warriors. Golden State is embracing every part of this new-look — well, the other half of it, at least — finals. Golden State is well-rested after wrapping up its Western Conference finals sweep of Portland on May 20 — giving the Warriors nine full days off between games. And there’s just a genuine love for the game in both regions.”No chance of Golden State getting complacent preparing for the same opponent again in its quest for a three-peat. This is the last hurrah for Oracle Arena, too, before the Warriors move across the bay to new Chase Center for next season.

Source: thestar May 28, 2019 01:07 UTC