Stephen Curry didn’t hold back when discussing the stakes of the Golden State Warriors’ final regular-season game against the Los Angeles Clippers. With both teams fighting to avoid the Play-In Tournament, Curry set the tone for what he expects from his squad.
The Golden State Warriors face two possible outcomes
The Golden State Warriors enter Sunday’s game with two clear scenarios. A win secures them an automatic playoff berth and a full week of rest before the postseason begins. A loss, however, would force them into the Play-In Tournament, where they’d need to win one of two games to clinch a playoff spot.
Curry made his feelings clear ahead of the high-stakes matchup. “I don’t want to be too dramatic, but it should be like a Game 7 kind of vibe,” he told reporters. His comments, relayed by team reporter Danny Emerman, underscore the urgency Golden State feels heading into the clash.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers game is so critical for the Golden State Warriors
Neither the Golden State Warriors nor the Clippers have locked up a guaranteed playoff spot, adding weight to Stephen Curry’s statement. Both teams want to avoid the Play-In Tournament, which not only delays their rest but also risks elimination if they drop both games for the seventh or eighth seed.
Golden State currently sits sixth in the West with a 48-33 record, one game behind the Clippers and Denver Nuggets. A victory would secure at least the sixth seed, with their final placement depending on results from the Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves. A loss, combined with a Timberwolves win over the Utah Jazz, would send the Warriors into the Play-In.
What’s next for Stephen Curry and the Warriors
The Warriors’ season hinges on Sunday’s outcome. A win means a smoother path to the playoffs, while a loss introduces unpredictability. With Stephen Curry setting the mentality, Golden State knows there’s no room for error.
Let us know in the comments down below if you are on board with Stephen Curry regarding this. Do you think the Golden State Warriors, driven by Curry and Jimmy Butler, will be able to defeat the formidable Los Angeles Clippers?
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