by Alex Crook | Assistant Sports Editor
The Golden State Warriors have had nothing short of a dream season: they’ve broken records, defied myths, and debunked critics left and right. In times of adversity, they’ve stood taller than Andrew Bogut’s wingspan. But now, the defending NBA champs may be facing their tallest task of all — overcoming the absence of The Golden Boy. And that’s just what they need.
There’s plenty of individual and collective talent in this year’s NBA playoff field. Cleveland swept Detroit, San Antonio powered through the first round, and Portland, the Warriors’ next opponent, staved off the Clippers in six games.