Originally posted on 05/27/2015:

Just put the regular season in it's place for a moment.
The NBA regular season is nothing but a big fly-around and jump around
for entertainment and fan chatter. It's a business. Once Golden State started winning
a lot, they went for the Western seed 1. That's appropriate, and makes them feel
like they are part of something special, and increases their worth as players, etc..
But the competition level is different in the playoffs. Now it's mano e mano because
the ring is within distance. This is what you play for, what you dream of, why you
started devoting your life to basketball. Let's forget the regular season for a moment
and look at the rosters. Kerr and McHale are a wash. If I gave you these rosters just a
couple years ago, who would you say wins ?

Harrison Barnes.
Draymond Green.
Andrew Bogut.
Stephen Curry.
Klay Thompson.
Lee, Ezeli, Livingston, Iguodala, Barbosa.
-----------vs-----------
Josh Smith.
Trevor Ariza.
Dwight Howard.
Jason Terry.
James Harden.
Jones, Capela, Prigioni, Brewer

It is very recent that basketball experts would choose Team A looking at these rosters.
Team B brings more experience.

What's happened in the Western playoffs, really ?

Golden State beats New Orleans, a nothing team.
Golden State beats Memphis, a grinding team offensively challenged.
Houston beats Dallas, traditionally an elite level team.
Houston comes back from 1-3 to beat the Clippers, a very talented team.

Strength of Schedule in playoffs advantage: Houston.
Experience advantage: Houston.

Is it any wonder Team B scored 128 points in the last game ?
One Hundred and Twenty-Eight points.
Houston thinks they can win this. Get in, get out,
win again at home..... just do it. Just Do It.