A look at Warriors’ All-Star break to-do list: The Warriors boast the NBA’s best record, four All-Stars and an improved bench. But even they are intent on maximizing their All-Star break. With the weekend festivities in New Orleans done, Golden State has time before Thursday’s game against the Clippers to cross items off its to-do list. -- San Francisco Chronicle

5 things we’ve learned about the Warriors this season, and what they all mean for the playoffs: Are the Warriors better off now than they were a year ago? Yes. The answer is yes, even though last February the Warriors were 51-5 through 56 games and well on their way to a record 73 victories, and now they are 47-9. This guarantees nothing in the playoffs, but the Warriors are stronger than last season, more versatile, and better equipped to handle whatever is thrown at them in the postseason. -- Bay Area News Group