The Golden State Warriors did it again. They beat the Dallas Mavericks on the road and sit on a comfortable 3-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals. Theyâre one win away from the NBA Finals and five from another NBA championship.
Steve Kerrâs team has been through a lot over the past couple of years. Kevin Durantâs departure, Klay Thompsonâs back-to-back injuries, the DâAngelo Russell trade and not even making the playoffs.
So, itâs only normal to think that they played this season with a huge chip on their shoulders. However, even though theyâre on the verge of another trip to the Finals, Draymond Green isnât ready to celebrate.
NBA News: Draymond Green, Warriors Wonât Celebrate After Going Up 3-0
(Transcript via Fadeaway World)
âItâs going to be a very hard game. No one gets to the Conference Finals and quits. Never happens. Up 3-0, up 3-1 whatever, no one ever quits. So weâre not expecting them to come out and quit, weâre expecting them to come out and put their best before (us). Ultimately, I think if we put out our best before, we give ourselves a chance to win the game but being one win away from the NBA Finals means absolutely nothing. Just means that you have to win one more game and that game isnât gonna be easy so we gotta make sure we come in with an even better focus level than we did tonight.â
Thatâs the kind of mentality that drives a champion. The Warriors already know what itâs like to be near the ultimate glory and then lose everything all of a sudden. Now, they wonât leave anything to chance.
The Warriors have everything on their side to at least make it to the Finals again. But the jobâs not done yet. So, theyâll stay focused on what they can control. There will be plenty of time to celebrate later.
