With just one game left in the regular season and the Western Conference tighter than a drum, the Golden State Warriors are walking a razor’s edge. One win could lock in a playoff spot. One misstep? And they’re staring down the barrel of the play-in.
Therefore, their today’s victory over the Portland Trail Blazers wasn’t just a win—it was a lifeline. But with one game left and the standings tighter than ever, Dub Nation has one burning question: can Steph Curry and Co. dodge the play-in and secure the 6th seed?
Golden State Warriors Playoff Picture: How Can the Warriors Secure the 6th Seed?
Golden State’s blowout win over Portland pushed them to 47-33, creating a three-way tie with the Grizzlies and Timberwolves. But the job’s not done yet. The Warriors essentially have three cracks at locking in a playoff spot—and the most straightforward is this:
Win Sunday vs. the Clippers, and they’re in.
It’s that simple. Beat the Clippers, and the Warriors clinch a top-six seed. But lose? Things get dicey:
- Lose to the Clippers, and if the Timberwolves beat the Jazz (which they’re expected to) it’s very likely Golden State drops to 7th and face the Grizzlies in the first play-in game.
- Lose that play-in, and their season comes down to a one-game showdown against the winner of Kings vs. Mavericks.
That’s the margin for error.
Steph Curry, after their loss to San Antonio earlier this week, laid it out plainly: “We’ve basically been playing playoff-level basketball for the last 20 games. But now it’s about finishing. These last two games — Portland and the Clippers — it’s simple: take care of business.”
And it’s not just Golden State. The Timberwolves have everything on the line too. A loss to Utah could completely change the bracket, potentially handing the Warriors a reprieve even if they lose to L.A. It’s a tightrope walk with postseason dreams on the line.
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