-2022 NBA Playoffs Round 1
For the first in over three years, the Golden State Warriors have their original core back in the NBA Playoffs.
Stephen Curry
Klay Thompson
Draymond Green
Curry is coming off a historic season of his own. From becoming the fastest player to hit 150 three-point shots in a season, to becoming the NBA's all-time leading three-point scorer.
Curry is also returning from a foot injury, and is expected to have a minutes restriction.
5x All-Star Klay Thompson is making his first playoff appearance in nearly three years. The last time Thompson played in the playoffs was game six of the 2019 NBA Finals. He is averaging' 28.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.2 assists in 36.6 minutes over his last five games.
Floor General Draymond Green has been criticized for his play but has proven he is the missing piece to the Warrior's success. From his defense to his leadership on the court. The Golden State Warriors had a record of 34-12 with Draymond Green this season.
The Warriors have rebuilt their supporting case with returning 18-year veteran Andre Iguodala and throughout the draft with young stars in the making. In Guards Jordan Pool, Gary Payton JR and Wingman Jonathan Kuminga The band is all there, ready to make a push for an NBA Championship.
Golden State will face MVP candidate Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The second year Denver is without their starting point guard Jamal Murray. Also' budding All-Star Michael Porter Jr. Last season Jokic WILLED the Nuggets to the Western Conference semifinals but lost to the Phoenix Suns. Jokic is averaging 37.8 points over his last five appearances.
According to the ESPN power index, the Warriors are favored by 69.5%