Golden State Warriors: Top 3 games to watch in 2018-19
By Tony Pesta
The Golden State Warriors have had their 2018-19 schedule set in stone. Here are the three most important games of the season.
The NBA has officially released the 2018-19 schedule for all 30 NBA teams. The Golden State Warriors will be back and ready to defend the throne. How they perform in the regular season will set the tone for their upcoming playoff run.
Heading into this season, Golden State will be looking to accomplish a number of historic feats. First, if the Dubs manage to at least make it to the NBA Finals, they will become the first team since the 1961 Boston Celtics to reach five consecutive NBA Finals.
Then, if the Warriors win the championship they will have achieved a three-peat. This would make them the fourth franchise in NBA history to win three straight championships. The only other franchises to three-peat are the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls.
Furthermore, an impending free agency situation could mark the end of this dynasty. Stars such as Klay Thompson and DeMarcus Cousins will both see their contracts expire at the end of the season. In addition to this, Kevin Durant will be able to opt out of his contract if he wishes.
This means this could be the last season we see these superstars all play together on the same team. A successful year could help ensure the squad sticks together. Here are the three games to watch out for in the 2018-19 NBA season.