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NBA Playoffs 2021: Analyzing Golden State Warriors' playoff chances

NBA Playoffs 2021: Analyzing Golden State Warriors' playoff chances

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16 May 2021

NBA Playoffs 2021: Analyzing Golden State Warriors' playoff chances

The Golden State Warriors have had one of their most inconsistent seasons in years. After going to the NBA Finals for five straight seasons and seemingly tanking the next campaign, a lot was expected from the two-time MVP Stephen Curry and his team. However, the Golden State Warriors' 2020-21 season has been plagued by injuries, and the team is struggling to qualify for the postseason. They are now in eighth place in the Western Conference and would take part in the play-in tournament for a berth in the playoffs. The 7th and 8th seed fight for the 7th spot, the loser of that match plays the winner of the 9th and 10th seed for the final 8th spot. On that note, let's analyse the playoff chances of the Golden State Warriors and how far they could go in the postseason.

In their final five games of the season, the Golden State Warriors face the OKC Thunder, Utah Jazz, Phoenix Suns, New Orleans Pelicans and Memphis Grizzlies, all at home. The Warriors are 33-33 at the moment and are four games behind the LA Lakers (7th) and two ahead of the Memphis Grizzlies (9th). They would need to go 3-2 or 4-1 to maintain their 8th seed spot, as the Grizzlies have an easier schedule and have a stronger chance of getting wins than the Warriors. The OKC Thunder are on a rebuild, and the Golden State Warriors have had two blowout wins the two times they've met this season. It is a safe bet to say that the Dubs could win their next one as well. The Utah Jazz and Phoenix Suns are on a roll, having won five of their last six games. Considering the Golden State Warriors lose to the table-topping Jazz and the Suns, they cannot afford to drop one against the Grizzlies, who are lurking behind them for the 8th seed.