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GSW: Golden State Warriors vs. New Orleans Pelicans First Round Playoff Preview
Dec 4, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) defends the shot by New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) during the first quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 4, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) defends the shot by New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) during the first quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

The NBA Playoffs are finally here! The first round matchup of the number one and number eight seeds in the Western Conference will feature a team that has had the best record in the NBA for most of the season, the Golden State Warriors, going up against a team that earned their spot in the playoffs on the final day of the regular season, the New Orleans Pelicans.

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GSW: Golden State Warriors Roundtable: 5 Questions About NBA Playoffs
Mar 9, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) with forward Draymond Green (23) center Andrew Bogut (12) and guard Klay Thompson (11) against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. The Warriors defeated the Suns 98-80. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 9, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) with forward Draymond Green (23) center Andrew Bogut (12) and guard Klay Thompson (11) against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. The Warriors defeated the Suns 98-80. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

The Golden State Warriors finished the 2014-15 NBA season with the best record in the NBA at 67-15 and the sixth best record in NBA history. They’ve set numerous records this season, and they’ve also secured home court advantage throughout the playoffs. The Warriors have exceeded expectations this season and have had one of the most successful and entertaining seasons in franchise history.

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GSW: Golden State Warriors Mailbag: X-Factor, Grizzlies, Rockets, Spurs
Apr 13, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) celebrates with guard Andre Iguodala (9) and forward David Lee (10) as a timeout is called after Thompson scored a three point basket against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 13, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) celebrates with guard Andre Iguodala (9) and forward David Lee (10) as a timeout is called after Thompson scored a three point basket against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

The Golden State Warriors play their final game of the season tonight and then enter the postseason hoping to make a deep playoff run. The Warriors have secured home court advantage throughout the playoffs, but they still have a long road ahead, as coming out of the Western Conference is extremely difficult.

In this week’s Warriors Mailbag post, we will discuss who the Warriors’ x-factor will be in the playoffs, the ideal second round matchup for the Warriors, and if the Warriors could overcome a potential matchup with the San Antonio Spurs in the playoffs.

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GSW: Golden State Warriors Power Rankings: Number One Across the Board?
April 9, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates with forward Harrison Barnes (40) against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

April 9, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates with forward Harrison Barnes (40) against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

The Golden State Warriors broke more records this past week. They won their 37th home game on Saturday, which is the most in franchise history and broke the previous record of 36 set back in 1975-76. The Warriors’ 65-15 record makes them 50 games above .500, which is a season- and franchise-high. In addition, after winning 51 games last season, the Warriors are the first team in NBA history to improve on a 50-win season by 14 games in the following season.

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GSW: Draymond Green on Trash Talk, Clippers, Jeremy Tyler, Defense, and More
March 23, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) celebrates after making a three-point basket against the Washington Wizards during the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

March 23, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) celebrates after making a three-point basket against the Washington Wizards during the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Draymond Green is often called the heartbeat of the Golden State Warriors. He brings infectious energy, fierce passion, determination, and toughness to every Warriors game. In addition to his enthusiasm on the court, he brings the same energy off the court…and in interviews.

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GSW: Golden State Warriors Mailbag: Spurs, McAdoo, Rest
April 2, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates with guard Klay Thompson (11) during the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Suns 107-106. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

April 2, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates with guard Klay Thompson (11) during the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Suns 107-106. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

The Golden State Warriors’ magical season continues. They still have the best record in the NBA at 63-14, and they have officially clinched home court advantage throughout the playoffs. It’s a good time to be a Warriors fan.

In this week’s Warriors Mailbag, we will discuss the Warriors’ loss to the Spurs last week and their possible matchup with the Spurs in the playoffs, if James Michael McAdoo will have a role in the playoffs, and Steve Kerr’s tendency to rest his starters, especially in the fourth quarter.

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