Up to date standings, schedule and extra (April 9)

The Golden State Warriors’ chase of an outright playoff berth took an enormous hit with a 114-111 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. Steph Curry and Co. led 92-84 with 9:43 left within the fourth quarter earlier than wilting late. Former Warrior Harrison Barnes drained a dramatic 27-footer on the buzzer to upset the Dubs in San Francisco.

Lower than 24 hours after handing the Phoenix Suns a 133-95 beatdown, the Warriors began sizzling within the first quarter earlier than struggling within the second. Curry’s staff regained its dominance within the third interval however misplaced the ultimate body 38-23.

Jimmy Butler and Steph Curry mixed for 58 factors, 12 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 steals, however their effort went down the drain. They may not carry the staff previous an injury-riddled staff with nothing left to play however pleasure.

The Golden State Warriors entered the sport at No. 5 within the Western Convention. They fell two spots beneath after the upset loss by the hands of the Spurs who didn’t have Victor Wembanyama, De’Aaron Fox and Jeremy Sochan.

Golden State Warriors playoff image

Up to date standings

Right here is the place the Warriors stand after Wednesday’s stunning loss to the Spurs:

The Warriors path the Memphis Grizzlies (47-32) with two video games left within the common season. In the event that they finish with the identical file as Ja Morant’s staff, they earn the assured playoff spot. Golden State gained the season collection (3-1), which is able to give the staff the tiebreaker over Memphis.

If the Dubs and the Minnesota Timberwolves (46-33) additionally end with the identical win-loss slate, the Warriors once more maintain the benefit. The Warriors must win their final two video games and hope the Grizzlies end 1-for-1 to earn an outright ticket to the playoffs.

Golden State Warriors playoff image

Up to date schedule

After the loss to the San Antonio Spurs, the Golden State Warriors will journey to Rip Metropolis for a sport in opposition to the Portland Path Blazers. Just like the Spurs, the Blazers are out of the working for a play-in match, however they’re additionally able to pulling an upset in opposition to the Dubs.

Golden State ends its 2024-25 marketing campaign with a showdown in opposition to the LA Clippers within the Bay Space. Fireworks are to be anticipated because the Clippers look to seize the No. 4 seed and host a first-round playoff collection.