Stephen Curry dropping 23 points in the third quarter and sparking a 24-0 run will be the highlight of the Warriors’ 113-87 victory over the Houston Rockets on Saturday but don’t overlook the other contributions in the box score. Golden State has emulated the phrase “Strength in Numbers” from the beginnings of their dynasty to the height of the Hamptons Five. And make no mistake, the phrase carries equal importance as the Warriors close out the season.
Read MoreFrom the current fifth-seeded Lakers and beyond, the Western Conference’s playoff race is pretty tight. Only 5.5 games separate the Lakers and the 10th-seeded Warriors, but, let’s be honest, it’s extremely unlikely that Golden State jumps the three teams in front of them, ends the season as the 6-seed and gets themselves out of the play-in tournament.
Read MoreOuch.
After a shelleacking at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, Golden State had the chance to bounce back against the No. 14 team in the Western Conference.
But just like in the action Thursday, the Warriors were unable to rebound.
Read MoreAfter their 117-113 victory against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, the Warriors stand tied for ninth in the Western Conference with a 31-30 record. In most seasons, this would mean Golden State is on the outside of the playoff picture looking in. This season, however, an added wrinkle to the postseason is coming to the Warriors’ aid – the ninth and 10th seeds in each conference will play one game for a chance to take on the loser of a game between the seventh and eighth seeds, with the winner of that second contest securing a first round series against the No. 1 seed.
And with the May 18 start to the Play-In Tournament quickly approaching, let’s take a look at which teams, based on the current seeding, could be in the mix in the first-of-its-kind competition.
Read MoreThe month of April has become the month of Stephen Curry, as the future Hall of Famer has been on an absolute offensive tear that has placed him in an elite territory in the record books. Even if Curry “cooled off” in Wednesday’s 118-114 loss to the Washington Wizards, the offensive clinic he’s been on in recent weeks could not have come at a better time for the Golden State Warriors. At 29-30, the Warriors would finish at the ninth spot if the season were to end today, certifying a play-in game to potentially make a first-round playoff appearance.
Read MoreGet your excuses out the way. Curry was due for an off shooting night like this and that’s why we lost. Okay, fine. It was the last game of a long road trip and the team was just gassed. Please.
These types of losses to below .500 teams can not be excused. Put this one in the category of the Hornets, Magic, the first Wizards matchup. If the Warriors want any chance of competing in any form of the playoffs, then win the games you are supposed to!
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