We can only say it's different because Warriors are a different team now, why not give them a try again, they were successful without Durant so for sure they'll compete well against the tough teams in the west.
Back then, it wasn't only the Warriors which are a strong team, the Lakers and the Clippers that we are seeing now could be the Spurs and the OKC before when Westbrook and Durant was still playing together, but what they Warriors did, they beat them all.
But there is an Iggy back then and so is Livingston.
Those 2 guys had been a great addition for GSW.
We could still see that once the splash brothers go back.
2 games with former team mates.
Kawhi meeting the Spurs and on the other side Butler and the 76ers.
Spurs really did a great job preventing the Clippers to easily win the game.
While Miami dominated the 76ers with 31 point lead. Wow! Amazing Heat even against one of the strongest in the East last year.
Now they are 4th on the ranking while 76ers at the 6th seed.
I was thinking of betting the heat but Sixers are also a good team, but in this game, Heat showed how good they are at home, it's gonna be their advantage in the playoffs if they can maintain that good record, they just need to finish in the top 4 so they'll have the home court advantage.
As of now, they are tied with the Celtics and is sitting at the top 4, they should hold on that spot, and they are one of the teams with the best home record. -