It had been a long time since a team positioned at the bottom spots that earn the right to compete in the NBA playoffs had as many arguments as these Golden State Warriors to dream of the ring. After overcoming the play-in hurdle, the confidence of the team led by Steve Kerr is sky-high, and they believe they can achieve what has never been seen in the NBA: win the ring starting from the seventh spot in their Conference.
The team that became champion after entering the postseason with the worst position was the Rockets in 1995, who made the playoffs with the sixth best record in the West. Interestingly, it will be the Texan franchise the first obstacle in the path to glory for the Golden State Warriors that have completely transformed since the arrival of Jimmy Butler. The competitive character that this player has instilled in the team and the intangibles showcased by Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are serious threats to any opponent.
- No team has won the NBA finishing the regular season in 7th place in their Conference
The accumulated experience of a group that has been part of one of the best teams in NBA history and the ambition of its stars to give themselves a final tribute are important factors to believe that they can achieve it, no matter how demanding the journey may be. Since Butler's arrival, all statistical records of the Golden State Warriors resemble those of a team that can confidently vie for the championship. To do so, they will have to battle against the youthful power and hope of a Houston Rockets that won't make it easy.
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