How Impact Does the Warriors Schedule Have on Their Playoff Aspirations
The Warriors are in a battle to secure a playoff spot in the crowded Western Conference. The Denver Nuggets, Memphis Grizzlies and Sacramento Kings have already clinched top-six seeds. The Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, LA Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans are vying for the final two playoff spots in the West. The top six teams in each conference earn a playoff berth, and the seventh through 10th place teams compete in a play-in tournament to determine the final two playoff spots.
The Warriors began the season by showing flashes of brilliance, but a stream of injuries held them back. Andre Iguodala missed most of November and December with a hamstring injury, and the team struggled both offensively and defensively without him. However, the Warriors rebounded after the All-Star break ...