The Golden State Warriors staged a comeback in their final home game of the regular season to earn a crucial victory over the Thunder, but the final weekend of the season could still see Golden State’s playoff route vary wildly depending on results.
The bottom half of the Western Conference standings is a logjam, with five teams fighting over five spots. The Warriors will have to go on the road to defend their championship, but depending on the outcomes of the final two games of the season, the road could become much more difficult, with potential matchups against Kevin Durant’s Suns or even Nikola Jokic’s top-seeded Nuggets.
Here’s a full breakdown of the Warriors’ playoff position and all of the scenarios to follow.