The Golden State Warriors, coached by Steve Kerr, are likely headed to the NBA play-in tournament, as they are too far behind to secure a guaranteed playoff spot. With 13 games left in the regular season, the Warriors are 8.5 games out of sixth place but also 8.5 games ahead of 11th place, ensuring their participation in the play-in tournament. The play-in tournament determines the final playoff spots and involves teams finishing seventh to tenth in each conference. Despite recent struggles and injuries, including Stephen Curry’s knee issue, the Warriors aim to improve their position to eighth place for a better chance in the tournament. Kerr is focused on preparing the team for this challenge, hoping key players like Curry will return soon to boost their performance.
QUESTION: How might the Warriors’ experience in the play-in tournament influence their performance in future seasons?
The Warriors know they’re headed back to the play-in tournament; other teams might think the same
