The Warriors clinched a playoff berth with Saturday’s victory over Utah, guaranteeing that the NBA Playoffs will take place at Chase Center for the first time ever.
Heading into Friday’s slate of NBA games, the Warriors are in third place in the West, a game ahead of the Dallas Mavericks, with two games left in the regular season. Following the conclusion of the regular season on Sunday, the Dubs will have nearly a full week before beginning their playoff run, as their first-ever postseason game at Chase Center will be played on either April 16 or 17.
Who the Warriors play in that first playoff game is yet to be determined, but keep reading to figure out all the possibilities.
What's Confirmed in the West
- Phoenix has secured the No. 1 seed in the West with the league’s best record (63-16)
- Memphis has clinched the No. 2 seed in the West.
- The Warriors, Dallas, Utah and Denver have secured playoff spots, but playoff seeding is yet to be finalized for Nos. 3 through 6.
- The Timberwolves, Clippers, Pelicans and Spurs, the seventh through 10th place teams, will complete in the play-in tournament, which will determine the 7th and 8th playoff seeds in the West.
Western Conference Standings (Through Games Played April 7)
What's Confirmed in the East
- The six guaranteed playoff spots are claimed by Miami, Boston, Milwaukee, Philadelphia, Toronto and Chicago, but only Miami (No. 1) has solidified their position in the conference.
- Cleveland, Brooklyn, Atlanta and Charlotte will compete in the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament, which will determine the 7th and 8th playoff seeds in the East.
Where Will the Warriors Finish?
The short answer is third or fourth place. The Dubs’ magic number to clinch the third seed in the West is 2, meaning a combination of two Warriors wins and Mavericks losses will secure the third seed for the Dubs. Both Golden State and Dallas have two remaining games in the regular season.
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Potential Tie-Breaker Scenarios
In terms of the Warriors’ playoff seeding, the only tie-breaking scenario that could potentially be in play would involve the Mavericks. By virtue of head-to-head record, the Warriors would lose the tie-breaker with Dallas (1-3).
Potential First Round Playoff Opponents
How the final three days of the regular season play out will ultimately determine the Warriors’ first round playoff opponent, but it’s possible the Dubs end up taking on Denver or Utah in the first round, with the series tipping off at Chase Center next weekend.
Remaining Regular Season Schedule
The Warriors close out the regular season with a back-to-back road dates at San Antonio and New Orleans on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. It’s possible that the Dubs’ playoff positioning is affected by each of these matchups, and the same can be said for each of the Mavs' remaining games (vs. POR on Friday; vs. SAS on Sunday).
Enjoy the ride, Dub Nation!