Draymond Green gets brutally honest about Warriors’ path to the playoffs

One of the teams facing an uphill battle for a playoff spot is the Golden State Warriors. With their recent loss to the San Antonio Spurs, Draymond Green and his teammates are now relying on winning their final two regular-season games to secure a spot and avoid the Play-In Tournament.

Despite the optimism that followed Jimmy Butler’s arrival, the Warriors now find themselves in a precarious position in the Western Conference standings. With only a small margin separating the fourth and seventh spots, Golden State will need to step up in their remaining games to ensure they remain in playoff contention.

Given the current scenario, fans are hoping that the lackluster performance from Wednesday night was an anomaly. The Warriors face two challenging matchups ahead, and they know that even a single loss could jeopardize their playoff positioning.

After the Spurs loss, Green addressed the media, visibly frustrated but determined. He acknowledged the team’s mistakes and expressed his belief that they would handle the setback with the professionalism required of a championship-caliber squad.

Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after a foul call against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Chase Center.

“We’re not children. We’re adults. Champions. We know what it takes,” Green said after the defeat. “We messed around with the game and we lost. That’s how it goes.”

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Curry reflects on loss to Spurs

Stephen Curry shared his thoughts following the Warriors’ loss to the Spurs, offering a candid take on the team’s performance and what lies ahead. Despite the tough setback, Curry remained focused and sent a strong message to the media, emphasizing the need for improvement as the playoffs approach.

“A good team takes care of business in the next two games and goes from there. We have to prove we’re a good team,” Curry said. His words reflect a determined locker room, ready to rise to the challenge despite earlier struggles during the regular season.

Kerr analyzes Warriors’ performance against the Spurs

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr also addressed the team’s performance after the game, pinpointing key moments that shifted the momentum in the Spurs’ favor. “Top of the second, top of the fourth. We played two great quarters tonight—the first and third. But in both the second and fourth quarters, they blitzed us,” Kerr explained.

He added, “I think they went on a 19-3 run in the second quarter. Then, going into the fourth with a 12-point lead, they came out strong with what might have been a 12-4 run to start. Those were the two critical stretches of the game.“