NBA playoff picture 2019: Scenarios for Warriors' first-round opponent

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The Warriors have clinched the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference for the 2018-19 NBA playoffs. But with two regular-season games left, it's a still a mystery who they will face in the first round. 

A lot can happen with two days left, and that's quite the understatement. Plenty of teams are still battling for seeding in the West. Take a look at all the scenarios teams face going into the postseason. 

There are only three teams that should matter to the Warriors: Clippers, Thunder and Spurs. Those are the only three the reigning champs can face in Round 1.

Will we see Kevin Durant against Russell Westbrook right away? What about a battle of coaches in Steve Kerr and Gregg Popovich? Or will the Dubs face the Clippers in the playoffs for the first time since the end of the Mark Jackson era? 

[RELATED: Oral history of 'We Believe' Warriors' improbable 2007 NBA playoff run]

Keep your eyes peeled and your head on a swivel. There are only two days left -- anything can happen.

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