The Golden State Warriors take on the Sacramento Kings tonight in what could be either the start of a beautiful playoff run, or perhaps the end of the Golden Empire’s Big 3 combo of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green.
The Dubs had an up-and-down season that was marked by the consistent inconsistencies, blown leads, and rotational changes that led to frustration up and down the roster. But they also showed flashes of being the dominant champion who defined the last decade of NBA basketball by weaponizing joy and winning rings.
In their way will be the Kings, a team that nearly eliminated the Dubs from the first round of last year’s playoffs and will be seeking revenge at home in front of their raucous fanbase.