And we achieved all of those things, often ahead of schedule. PinterestShare on Google+Share on WhatsAppShare on MessengerCloseGuardian sportFriday 14 April 2017 21. In the Western Conference, No1 Golden State will open against No8 Portland, No2 San Antonio face No7. Despite the Durant acquisition, this remains Curry’s team even if he looked a tad more mortal this season than the previous two.