Series pick: Warriors in 7
Even though the Warriors have had a season to forget, they could all put that to rest by making a deep run in the postseason. And the Warriors are still the defending champions until someone knocks them off. For as much as they’re likely going to be disrespected leading up to the start of this series, the Kings are a team that could give this Warriors team trouble. Golden State has been an average defense for much of the season and the Kings have been one of the best offenses in recent history.
But, at least in my opinion, one of the most underrated factors heading into this series is the fact that the Warriors are going to be completely healthy heading into this series. They haven’t been completely healthy with all hands on deck much this season. If they can click and flip the switch quickly, this is a team that could emerge as a huge threat in the West playoffs.
The Kings will put up quite the fight but I believe that experience will win out. I predict that the Warriors will win this series in seven hard-fought games.