Warriors handle business, emphatically

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Business handled.

With the Western Conference standings as congested as possible, the Golden State Warriors entered the final week of the regular season knowing they needed to handle business. Specifically, they needed to win their three weekday games — against lottery-bound teams — to set up a Sunday showdown with the LA Clippers, which could have huge implications for the playoff seeds.

The first step was an emphatic success. The...