The Warriors pre-game locker room was atmosphere would have been encouraging for Warriors fans. They seemed to be as loose as ever, just as relaxed as can be.
Matt Barnes was telling jokes. Stephen Jackson was easy to chat with, as usual. Baron looked like he was chilling.
There wasn’t a sense of that oh-my-God-we’re-in-the-playoffs feeling you might expect. Of course, they can and might change as tip-off nears. But if it’s a sign of what’s to come, it was a good one. The Warriors play much better when they are loose and confident.