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OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 27: Kevin Durant #35 is helped up by Kevon Looney #5 of the Golden State Warriors during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on December 27, 2018 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

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Golden State Warriors: At home, the stars must shine

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 29: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors looks on during the second half of an NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on November 29, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors: Kevin Durant’s return will tip the scale

TORONTO, ONTARIO - JUNE 02: Quinn Cook #4 and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrate the play against the Toronto Raptors in the second half against the Toronto Raptors during Game Two of the 2019 NBA Finals at Scotiabank Arena on June 02, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors: Quinn Cook must be a ‘Splash Bro’ in Game 3

TORONTO, CANADA - JUNE 2: Quinn Cook #4 of the Golden State Warriors shoots three point basket against the Toronto Raptors during Game Two of the NBA Finals on June 2, 2019 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Carlos Osorio/NBAE via Getty Images)

Warriors: Quinn Cook, DeMarcus Cousins made the difference in Game 2

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MAY 14: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates after dunking the ball during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers in game one of the NBA Western Conference Finals at ORACLE Arena on May 14, 2019 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors: Klay Thompson must be better in Game 2

PORTLAND, OR - MAY 18: Andre Iguodala #9 of the Golden State Warriors looks for the jump ball during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers during Game Three of the Western Conference Finals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on May 18, 2019 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors: Iguodala is, and will continue to be, the team’s X-Factor

TORONTO, ONTARIO - MAY 30: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors attempts a shot against Marc Gasol #33 of the Toronto Raptors in the second quarter during Game One of the 2019 NBA Finals at Scotiabank Arena on May 30, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors Film Breakdown: 3 Plays that defined Game 1

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 12: Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant (35) looks down as the Warriors lose to the Toronto Raptors during the third quarter of a NBA game at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2017. (Ray Chavez/Digital First Media/The Mercury News via Getty Images)

Warriors: Kevin Durant’s return is imperative in defending Siakam

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 24: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors poses with two Larry O'Brien NBA Championship Trophies and two NBA Finals MVP trophies during the Golden State Warriors media day on September 24, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Why does the narrative end at Kevin Durant leaving?

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 12: Golden State Warriors' Kevin Durant (35) looks to pass against the Toronto Raptors during the first quarter of a NBA game at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2017. (Ray Chavez/Digital First Media/The Mercury News via Getty Images)

Kevin Durant expected to return ‘midway’ through NBA Finals

TORONTO, CANADA - MAY 29: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors answers questions during NBA Finals - Practice and Media Availability on May 29, 2019 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Mark Blinch/NBAE via Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors: Road to NBA title goes through Stephen Curry

TORONTO, CANADA - NOVEMBER 29: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors plays defense against Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors on November 29, 2018 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Mark Blinch/NBAE via Getty Images)

How Kawhi Leonard compares to the Golden State Warriors greatest foes

TORONTO, CANADA - NOVEMBER 29: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors plays defense against Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors on November 29, 2018 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Mark Blinch/NBAE via Getty Images)

What the Golden State Warriors can learn from the Magic, 76ers and Bucks

OAKLAND, CA - FEBRUARY 12: Demarcus Cousins #0 hi-fives Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors on February 12, 2019 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

DeMarcus Cousins questionable for Game 1, Kevin Durant to make trip to Toronto

OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 12: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles on his knees while being guarded by Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors at ORACLE Arena on December 12, 2018 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors: Winning one of two in Toronto is crucial

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 29: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles the ball as Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors defends during the second half of an NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on November 29, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

The NBA Finals is the Golden State Warriors series to lose

OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 08: Golden State Warriors' Alfonzo McKinnie #28 pulls down a rebound in the fourth quarter of their NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018. (Jane Tyska/Digital First Media/The Mercury News via Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors: Alfonzo McKinnie can be an asset in the Finals

PORTLAND, OR - MAY 20: The Golden State Warriors are presented the Western Conference Finals Trophy after Game Four of the Western Conference Finals against the Portland Trail Blazers on May 20, 2019 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA Finals History does not favor the Golden State Warriors three-peat

PORTLAND, OREGON - MAY 20: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors stands on the court during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers in game four of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Moda Center on May 20, 2019 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

Steph Curry’s playoff performance prove sports narratives wrong

PORTLAND, OREGON - MAY 20: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 119-117 during overtime in game four of the NBA Western Conference Finals to advance to the 2019 NBA Finals at Moda Center on May 20, 2019 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors: Stephen Curry’s contract was perfectly timed for both sides

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 15: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the Golden State Warriors is helped off the court after injuring himself against the LA Clippers during Game Two of the first round of the 2019 NBA Western Conference Playoffs at ORACLE Arena on April 15, 2019 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors: DeMarcus Cousins could return for Game 1 of Finals

PORTLAND, OREGON - MAY 20: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 119-117 during overtime in game four of the NBA Western Conference Finals to advance to the 2019 NBA Finals at Moda Center on May 20, 2019 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors: The impact of rest on Game 1 for the Dubs dynasty

TORONTO, CANADA - MAY 21: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors runs on during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks during Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs on May 19, 2019 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors: 5 Toughest NBA Finals individual match ups

CLEVELAND, CA - JUN 8: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors talks with the media after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Four of the 2018 NBA Finals won 108-85 by the Golden State Warriors over the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Quicken Loans Arena on June 6, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Chris Elise/NBAE via Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors: Was Klay Thompson really snubbed?

OAKLAND, CA - MAY 14: The jersey of Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors before Game One of the 2019 Western Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs at the ORACLE Arena on May 14, 2019 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors must start the NBA Finals on fire without Kevin Durant