Golden State will face the Clippers in a single Play-In game on April 15, with the winner advancing to play the winner of the Suns-Blazers 7-10 game for a chance at the eighth seed. A loss ends the Warriors’ season. The club has made the Play-In four times in six years, including twice from the 10th seed, reflecting the ups-and-downs of a challenging campaign.
Curry, who battled through injuries earlier in the year, returned to play in four of the team’s final five regular-season games and is expected to be healthy for the Play-In. In 43 appearances this season, he averaged 26.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 4.7 assists on 46.8% shooting and 39.3% from three, as the Warriors navigated a slate of setbacks and personnel changes.
Head coach Steve Kerr emphasized the unintended turn of the season, noting that the team is “back in the mix” with Curry, even if the path remains steep. While a deep playoff run was no longer the primary expectation, Curry’s optimism about added opportunities for meaningful basketball underscored the team’s resilience as they seek one more win to keep their postseason hopes alive.
