There are zero easy matchups in the West. Memphis is the easiest, along with like Sac, but facing a team like that is why you get the 1 or 2 seed. I would rather try to figure out Minny’s size than have to have our guards chase Steph around for a series, or as Cookie pointed out in game time, have Draymond beating up our guys for a series. If we make it out of round 1, it’s possible we could see GS then I think, if they get in and beat the Rockets, but that’s preferable to me, they’d be a little more tired.
wolves are far from an "easy" matchup, but i think they're much more preferable than having to play the warriors or nuggets in round 1
Im ok with Minny. We need someone outside of the big3 to step up and make some shots. I don't care if its Rui, DFS or Knecht, just get it done and then rest waiting for another opponent
curry was gassed at the end of that game yesterday, and it's part of why they lost. they just depend so heavily on his virtuosity, and he has to work harder than say, harden, to get his ideal shots. but both curry and butler (whom i've always considered indefatigable) were coming up short on shots they usually make late in the game. as the playoffs wear on, it will get tougher and tougher to expect curry to just bail you out offensively. now that lebron isn't our main guy, that's less of an issue for us. he can conserve energy on offense at times instead of constantly having to be the engine.
Edwards is not there yet in terms of making good decisions as the main guy .. He often pre-determines if he wants to score or pass the ball regardless of the type of coverage he's facing . This plus Randle being a playoffs choker are huge plus for us
