Let's get something straight: The Warriors are still the team to beat in the NBA.
Sure, the Cavaliers have looked revitalized with Kyrie Irving and Iman Shumpert back from injury, and the Spurs have enough young talent to remain dangerous late in the season. But at the end of the day, Golden State (35-2) still owns the championship trophy and the best record in basketball.
Golden State's ability to win in tough situations was highlighted Saturday when the Warriors outlasted the Kings 128-116 in Sacramento. The Kings are by no means a contending team, but their roster is filled with some big names, and those big names came to play against the Warriors.
DeMarcus Cousins led the Kings with 33 points and 10 rebounds, but league MVP Stephen Curry was too much to handle. Curry droped a game-high 38 points with 11 assists and six rebounds, proving his shin injury is behind him. Draymond Green continued his stellar play, scoring 25 points with nine rebounds.
The NBA season is still less than halfway complete, yet it appears only three or four teams have a chance at winning it all, and a healthy Warriors team still leads the charge.