Warriors secured a playoff spot
The Warriors sealed their postseason berth during a timeout late in the second quarter when they learned Oklahoma City lost 119-115 at Dallas
Klay Thompson scored 26 points, Stephen Curry had 19 points and nine assists and the Warriors secured a playoff spot before beating the depleted Los Angeles Lakers 108-105 on Monday night.
Curry congratulated his teammates in a brief postgame speech, but there was no celebration this time.
"Why celebrate now and sell yourself short?" said Warriors forward Draymond Green, who added 16 points and eight rebounds. "Continue to reach higher and higher. Maybe that's where we were a year ago or two years ago, but now we expect (to make the playoffs)."
The Warriors sealed their postseason berth during a timeout late in the second quarter when they learned Oklahoma City lost 119-115 at Dallas. The videoboards above halfcourt displayed "CLINCHED," and fans inside the sold-out arena gave the home team a standing ovation.
Players just glanced up and played on.
"This is a great sign that the players are taking it in stride. It means that this franchise has come an incredibly long way the last few years," said first-year coach Steve Kerr, who didn't even know the team could claim a playoff spot Monday until a public relations official told him just before the game.
The Warriors have made the playoffs in three consecutive seasons for the first time since 1975-77 and are trying to finish with the NBA's best record.
Golden State (52-13) has a 6 1/2-game lead over Memphis for the top spot in the Western Conference. The Warriors welcome East-leading Atlanta (53-14) to Oracle Arena on Wednesday night.
Curry congratulated his teammates in a brief postgame speech, but there was no celebration this time.
"Why celebrate now and sell yourself short?" said Warriors forward Draymond Green, who added 16 points and eight rebounds. "Continue to reach higher and higher. Maybe that's where we were a year ago or two years ago, but now we expect (to make the playoffs)."
The Warriors sealed their postseason berth during a timeout late in the second quarter when they learned Oklahoma City lost 119-115 at Dallas. The videoboards above halfcourt displayed "CLINCHED," and fans inside the sold-out arena gave the home team a standing ovation.
Players just glanced up and played on.
"This is a great sign that the players are taking it in stride. It means that this franchise has come an incredibly long way the last few years," said first-year coach Steve Kerr, who didn't even know the team could claim a playoff spot Monday until a public relations official told him just before the game.
The Warriors have made the playoffs in three consecutive seasons for the first time since 1975-77 and are trying to finish with the NBA's best record.
Golden State (52-13) has a 6 1/2-game lead over Memphis for the top spot in the Western Conference. The Warriors welcome East-leading Atlanta (53-14) to Oracle Arena on Wednesday night.
E. Carchia
@Sportando
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