Great Rivalries
21 entries in the Golden State Warriors compendium.
Great Rivalries — Era Chart
Cleveland CavaliersFrom expansion team to NBA champions, the Cleveland Cavaliers' history is defined by resilSan Antonio SpursThe only former ABA team to have won multiple NBA championships.Boston CelticsThe most successful team in NBA history, with 18 championships and a legacy of dynasties.Sacramento KingsBreaking a 16-year drought to reclaim Northern California supremacy.Los Angeles Lakers17-time NBA champions, tied for most titles until 2024.Chicago BullsSix championships, two three-peats, and a dynasty that defined an era.Houston RocketsTwo championships, four MVPs, and a legacy of innovation.Phoenix SunsThe Suns are the only team in the Pacific Division not based in California.Dallas MavericksThe only NBA championship in franchise history came in 2011.Warriors vs Boston CelticsThe Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics have met in the NBA Finals multiple times. InWarriors vs Dallas MavericksFrom Philadelphia to Golden State: A Legacy of ChampionshipsWarriors vs Cleveland CavaliersA rivalry defined by four straight NBA Finals, three Warriors titles, and Cleveland's histWarriors vs Sacramento KingsFrom Philadelphia to Golden State: A Legacy of ChampionsWarriors vs Phoenix SunsA modern Western Conference war of three-pointers and star power.Warriors vs Portland Trail BlazersA clash of Pacific Coast giants defined by physicality and playoff heart.Warriors vs Washington BulletsThe biggest upset in NBA history: Warriors sweep Bullets in 1975.Warriors vs Los Angeles LakersA century-long battle for California's soul and the Western Conference throne.Warriors vs Houston RocketsFrom Philadelphia to Golden State: A Legacy of ChampionshipsUtah JazzFrom New Orleans to Salt Lake City: A Legacy of Jazz and GritDetroit PistonsThe Bad Boys of MotownLA ClippersFrom Buffalo to San Diego to Los Angeles: a franchise that has never played in a champions
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