Well, it seems like the dream is over. The Golden State Warriors won’t take part in the NBA playoffs for the second straight season after losing back-to-back games in the play-in tournament, first with the Los Angeles Lakers and then with the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Warriors were almost a lock to be eliminated before the trade deadline but made a strong push after the All-Star break, finishing the season strong and entering the play-in tournament as one of the hottest teams in the league.
Needless to say, most of the credit for that went to Stephen Curry, who led the league in scoring and had arguably his best season yet. Then again, one man can’t win on his own in such a competitive league.
Stephen Curry And The Warriors Miss The Playoffs: Funniest Memes And Reactions
The Warriors were able to neutralize Jonas Valanciunas but just didn’t have an answer for Ja Morant. No one could get a bucket besides Curry and Jordan Poole, and they trailed by 13 at the break.
Golden State made a late push and even tied the game with little time left. Then, Steve Kerr refused to take a timeout and Curry gave the ball to Draymond Green at the top of the key to avoid a triple-team. Green had a chance to win it at the buzzer and air-balled a floater.
Eventually, the Grizzlies got the last laugh in overtime with a 117-112 win, upsetting the Warriors at home to clinch the 8th seed. Needless to say, that prompted hilarious memes and reactions around social media.
It’ll be alright, Steph. pic.twitter.com/QLxzBqAmOl
— Grant Goldberg (@GrantGoldberg) May 22, 2021
Steph Curry is the first MVP candidate to not make the postseason in over 40 years. pic.twitter.com/qc1ClqLT7A
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) May 22, 2021
“@ThisIsDefinitelyNotKD: Steph clearly still needs KD, getting clamped in the clutch and missing the playoffs without him. KD the real MVP.” pic.twitter.com/uzdQ7vitGe
— NOTSportsCenter (@NOTSportsCenter) May 22, 2021
How klay gon look in the corner when teams try to double steph next season pic.twitter.com/869jHgqHfM
— Joco (@YajvsJay) May 22, 2021
Steph Curry looking at Wiggins right now pic.twitter.com/ww2s2r9EcD
— Ryan (@RyanWilkies) May 22, 2021
What it takes Vs. What it takes
to beat LeBron to beat Steph pic.twitter.com/ayy19gJSVn— LeGOAT James (@LBJgoat_talk) May 22, 2021
Steve Kerr to Steph at the exit interviews pic.twitter.com/yGmAKmHdLU
— Zito (@_Zeets) May 22, 2021
LeBron texting Curry right now… pic.twitter.com/uMIxH7iaja
— Trevor Lane (@Trevor_Lane) May 22, 2021
Curry watching wiggins shoot 3s �� pic.twitter.com/MBe8qxpzoR
— Mark601 (@Mark601_) May 22, 2021
Play offs without Steph curry pic.twitter.com/Ms82Tv08uy
— shahid ���� (@Hennywhere) May 22, 2021
Steph curry starts to get hot:
Draymond Green: pic.twitter.com/CmD2XW1zma
— chauncey (@Cashrash87) May 22, 2021
Steph curry and the entire warriors when Andrew Wiggins shot that garbage 3 near end of OT pic.twitter.com/Y080zBMwJc
— Aditya (@kadi_kid) May 22, 2021
The Warriors will now focus on the NBA Draft and the offseason. They’ll get Klay Thompson back at full strength and will be a contender in no time. Then again, it’s a shame that the play-in tournament cost us a playoff run from prime Stephen Curry.
