The NBA released the full 2017-18 schedule on Monday night, giving us the first look at when the marquee games of the coming season will be played. The Golden State Warriors find themselves at the center of many of those games, and in a loaded Western Conference, will play at least one significant game seemingly every week. Which ones are the best? Here are the top 10 games they will play this year:
10) Philadelphia 76ers at Golden State Warriors - Nov. 11, 5:30 pm PT
The Sixers are perhaps the most promising young team in the NBA with the past two No. 1 overall picks (Markelle Fultz, Ben Simmons) and plenty of size that could give Golden State problems. This one won't have any playoff implications, but it will be a lot of fun to watch.
9) Golden State Warriors at Washington Wizards - Feb. 28th, 5:00 pm PT
Speaking of fun to watch, can I interest anyone in John Wall? The Wizards emerged as one of the best teams in the league last year after a slow start, and Wall and Bradley Beal have the ability to go toe-to-toe with the Splash Brothers. Plus, it's a return home for Kevin Durant.
8) Golden State Warriors at Boston Celtics - Nov. 16th, 5:00 pm PT
Everyone anticipates a Warriors-Cavs finals for the fourth year in a row, but Boston could seriously put a wrinkle in those plans following the acquisition of Gordon Hayward. Would they be able to give Golden State any kind of test? We'll find out in the first matchup between the two sides.
7) Golden State Warriors at Milwaukee Bucks - Jan. 12th, 5:00 pm PT
Milwaukee has the size and athleticism to bother Golden State more than practically any other team in the league. Golden State's trip to Milwaukee will be one of their toughest tests of the season.
6) Golden State Warriors at New Orleans Pelicans - Oct. 20th, 6:30 pm PT
The ultimate small ball team in Golden State going up against a team with the best big man duo in the league. Can DeMarcus Cousins and Anthony Davis give the Warriors any kind of problem?
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5) Golden State Warriors at Oklahoma City Thunder - Nov. 22nd, 5:00 pm PT
The Kevin Durant-Oklahoma City dynamic will always make this a difficult game. Now, add in the fact that the Thunder have re-loaded after trading for Paul George, and suddenly OKC is a contender again. This will be a LOT of fun.
4) Golden State Warriors at San Antonio Spurs - Nov. 2nd, 5:00 pm PT
San Antonio will have something to say about the "biggest threat to the Warriors" debate when all is said and done, but the Warriors want to show their dominance in this early season road test. Golden State will be ready to play.
3) Minnesota Timberwolves at Golden State Warriors - Nov. 8th, 7:30 pm PT
Following the Jimmy Butler trade, Minnesota is the trendy dark-horse pick to beat the Warriors in the West (if someone is going to do it). Their first matchup of the year will tell us how realistic that possibility is, and Golden State will be looking to let everyone know it's a long shot.
2) Houston Rockets at Golden State Warriors - Oct. 17, 7:30 pm PT
The second game of the opening night double-header features the projected top two teams in the West. Can the Rockets seriously threaten the Warriors? We'll have an idea after this one.
1) Cleveland Cavaliers at Golden State Warriors - Dec. 25, 12:30 pm PT
An NBA Finals rematch on Christmas Day? This game certainly delivered last year and in Cleveland and should do the same in Oakland.
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