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Warriors beat writers Dieter Kurtenbach and Mark Medina discuss whether Golden State's second unit struggles in the first playoff game against Lost Angeles Clippers warrants Steve Kerr giving Andrew Bogut more time on the court than DeMarcus Cousins going forward in the series.  The pair also review why Patrick Beverley guarding Kevin Durant made sense from Draymond Green's “scheming” perspective on the tactics other teams bring to the playoffs that are not usually practiced in the regular season. 

As the Warriors prepare to open the first round of the NBA playoffs against Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday at Oracle Arena, beat writers Dieter Kurtenbach and Mark Medina break down which rivals pose the greatest threat to the Dubs' three-peat hopes

How the team empowered scoring aces: Steph from a distance, Durant in the mid-range, Cousins on the block

Columnist Dieter Kurtenbach and Golden State Warriors beat writer Mark Medina discuss the reporter's latest feature on Stephen Curry and the point guard's impact on the team's success and the sport of basketball.

Columnist Dieter Kurtenbach and beat writer Mark Medina discuss forward Kevin Durant's role with the team and how he constantly has to balance his instinct to dominate the ball with the team's egalitarian style of play.

Between Andrew Bogut's satisfying and sudden debut, Jonas Jerebko's monster night against the Minnesota Timberwolves and DeMarcus Cousins' performances against Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets, the Warriors are back on the beam. “The most important thing is, they're getting back on track and getting some more key wins against OKC and Houston,” Warriors beat writer Mark Medina told Dieter Kurtenbach on this week's episode of the WarriorsHQ podcast.

Dieter Kurtenbach and Mark Medina discuss the teams in the Western Conference that are currently in the playoffs and if any of the teams can challenge the Golden State Warriors from making their fifth consecutive NBA Finals. 

How Golden State handled first loss to the Phoenix Suns in four years

Beat reporter Mark Medina and columnist Dieter Kurtenbach discuss how the Golden State Warriors signed Andrew Bogut in case DeMarcus Cousins has a more difficult time adjusting defensively. They also touch on Kevin Durant's possible future.

The Warriors are set to sign Andrew Bogut after returning home for a three-game stretch that includes matches against the Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets before road games against the Houston Rockets, Phoenix Suns and Oklahoma City Thunder.  What's Bogut's signing mean for Boogie Cousins?

The past few games have shows that DeMarcus Cousins is great on offense but a liability on defense. Journalists Dieter Kurtenbach and Logan Murdock discuss what the Golden State Warriors can do about that as the team gets ready for the NBA playoffs.

With NBA All-Star weekend in the rear-view mirror, journalists Dieter Kurtenbach and Logan Murdock talks about what's next for the Warriors during the final stretch of the season. They discuss on the need for Golden State and DeMarcus Cousins to improve on defense while also mentioning the possibility of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Stephen Curry playing together.

What Green does to earn Defense Player of the Year nods

Talk centered on Durant's pending free agency after Warriors cement 141-102 victory over the San Antonio Spurs

Journalists Dieter Kurtenbach and Logan Murdock talk about what they learned from the Golden State Warriors' 5-0 road trip and how the future of Anthony Davis impacts the Bay Area's dynasty.