Warriors fans pack Chase Center for home opener with championship hopes

While the Valkyries are still playing for the WNBA championship, the Warriors started their quest for five championship rings in the Steph Curry era as they tipped off for their home opener Friday night.Fans decked out in blue and gold packed Chase Center with high hopes for this season.Fans erupted as the Warriors tipped off in their home opener against the Grizzlies. This is the Dubs 7th season at Chase Center and Albert Blackwell has been a season ticket holder for the last 10 years."Our last one," Blackwell said. "The 2022 championship surprised everyone. Even me. So, with that said, we're always going to be in contention. I don't care, we're going to be in contention."Despite the Warriors being the oldest team in the league this season, and question marks about their health, Golden State fans believe in this team."Optimistic," Woody Wilson said. "I think they're going to pull it through against all the negative talk about them coming in last place. I think they're going to do bett