As the NBA season resumes, the Golden State Warriors find themselves in 10th place in the Western Conference, facing the challenge of climbing to sixth for an automatic playoff berth. A daunting task, but the Warriors have defied odds before, as seen in their remarkable finish last season.
To secure a top-six spot, the Warriors need to capitalize on their recent momentum, address issues with blowing big leads, and exploit a favorable schedule. Let’s break down their remaining games:
Devastating Losses (Exceedingly Beatable Teams):
- Feb. 23 vs. Hornets
- Feb. 27 at Wizards
- March 7 vs. Bulls
- March 9 vs. Spurs
- March 11 at Spurs
- March 20 at Grizzlies
- March 29 at Hornets
- March 31 at Spurs
- April 4 at Rockets
- April 7 vs. Jazz
- April 11 at Trail Blazers
- April 14 vs. Jazz
Probable Losses (Warriors Likely Underdogs):
- Feb. 29 at Knicks
- March 24 at Timberwolves
Difficult Wins (Severely Tested):
- March 1 at Raptors
- March 3 at Celtics
- March 6 vs. Bucks
- March 18 vs. Knicks
- March 22 vs. Pacers
- March 26 at Heat
- March 27 at Magic
Crucial Win (Teams Above Warriors in the West):
- Feb. 22 vs. Lakers
- Feb. 25 vs. Nuggets
- March 13 at Mavericks
- March 16 at Lakers
- April 2 vs. Mavericks
- April 5 at Mavericks
- April 9 at Lakers
- April 12 vs. Pelicans
The Warriors aim to replicate last season’s strong finish, going 19-5 and rising from ninth to a No. 6 seed. To secure a top-six seed this season, they need a resilient performance, aiming for at least 12-2 in the first two categories and 9-6 in the last two. It’s a challenging road, but the Warriors have a history of defying expectations.
