It wasn't too long ago when Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors were the new young team on the rise. Now, they've won three championships, set several records, and now instead of the hunters, they are the hunted.

The Memphis Grizzlies eliminated the Warriors last year in the play-in game, and record-wise, they are the favorites to advance again. The circumstances have spectators thinking this might be a new NBA rivalry. After practice Saturday, Steve Kerr told reporters what he thought about his opposition when it comes to being rivals.

“We don't really feel like we have a rival…We just look at Memphis as a rising young team that's really talented, and it's going to be a great challenge to try to beat them,” Kerr told ClutchPoints.

When the Warriors were on the rise, they met the Grizzlies in the Conference Finals. It was a completely different Memphis roster but similar situations. Golden State to get through Memphis en route to winning their first NBA title.

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Ja Morant and the Grizzlies are trying to duplicate that story this year. But the Warriors have different plans. The Dubs have had their mind on another championship all season. After missing the playoffs two seasons in a row and going through a ton of heartbreak, this year, they are back with a huge chip on their shoulders.

The fun begins Sunday. It will be an action-packed series that you don't want to miss. The winner of this series will be one step closer to winning an NBA title. It can be the start of a new legacy or the extension of a dynasty.