Will too much rest kill the Warriors' NBA finals campaign?
Golden State have swept through the playoffs so far but too many days off can affect a team’s sharpness at the most important stage of the seasonThe Golden State Warriors entered the 2016 NBA finals under-rested and overwhelmed. Plagued by questions about Stephen Curry’s dodgy knee and Draymond Green’s kicks to the groin, they had just two days off before the finals. Did a lack of rest ultimately play a role in their breakdown? Perhaps this year’s Warriors will answer that question. In a remarkable reversal of fortune, after finishing their jog to the 2017 NBA finals 12-0, this year’s Warriors were given nine days to rest and recuperate before Warriors-Cavaliers III. Related: Ruthless Warriors complete sweep of Spurs to...