WARRIORSTALK

Play-In Incoming for Tied-for-Ninth Warriors

After 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.

NBA Trade Deadline: Five Possible Trade Targets for the Warriors

At (22-21) and sitting just outside the eighth spot in the Western Conference, you could say the Golden State Warriors are battling for both a playoff appearance as well as another hopeful run at a championship. In what has been a season filled with momentous wins and gut-wrenching losses, one thing is for certain: this Warriors team has the potential to be a legitimate threat, but they’ll need some work to get there.

5 Takeaways From the First Half of the Season

We are officially at the midway point of the 2020-21 NBA season. Coming into the season, this Warriors team had a wide range of possible outcomes. Nobody knew whether they would be a top-4 seed in the West, or if they would be bottom-feeders for a second straight year.

Don't Look Now, But Steve Kerr's Defensive Wishes Are Coming True

Coming into the season, Steve Kerr said that in order to be successful Golden State would have to finish as a top 10 defense. Well, we’re just about halfway through the season and that dream is becoming a reality. Right now, even after that atrocious game against the Lakers on Sunday night, Golden State has the number 5 defensive rating in the league.

Oubre Quietly Turning into the Player the Warriors Thought He Would Be

It was no secret that Kelly Oubre Jr. struggled to start the season. Oubre was brought in to start alongside Andrew Wiggins on the wing in order to replace the injured Klay Thompson. After a career year with the Suns in the 2019-20 season in which he averaged 18.7 points per game, 6.4 rebounds per game, and shot 35.2% from three (all career highs), the Warriors took a shot on Oubre in order to keep their postseason hopes alive.

FeatureJoshua MorganFebruary 19, 2021Kelly Oubre Jr, Kelly Oubre, Oubre, Golden State Warriors, WarriorsComment