In today’s Dub Hub:
- Steph Curry reflects on being the tenth seed again following the Warriors’ 115-110 vs. the Clippers.
- The Athletic recounts the 10-year anniversary of the Warriors’ historic 73-win regular season.
- NBA Playoff bracket is set after the conclusion of the regular season on Sunday.
The Golden State Warriors closed out their regular season with a 115-110 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night. The result ultimately didn’t carry much weight in the standings for the Warriors, but the end of the regular season did bring clarity as Golden State now shifts their full attention to a rematch against the Clippers in the Play-In Tournament.
Steph Curry, who finished with 24 points in 29 minutes on Sunday, acknowledged the reality of the situation. For the fourth time in the Play-In era, the Warriors find themselves in a win-or-go-home situation to keep their season alive — this time as the 10th seed once again.
It’s not where the Warriors expected to be heading into the year, but it’s where they are after injuries derailed their season. And Curry made it clear the belief inside the locker room hasn’t wavered. With just a few days to regroup and build chemistry, he’s confident the Warriors can raise their level when it matters most.
For more on this and other news around the NBA, here is our latest news round-up for Monday, April 13th:
Warriors News:
What we learned as Steph Curry’s 24 can’t save Warriors’ finale loss to Clippers | NBC Sports Bay Area
When the teams meet on Wednesday, two matchups will heavily dictate the outcome. One of those matchups might have been on display in this game, the other not at all.
There was a glimpse of LA’s defense against Curry. Clippers coach Tyronn Lue opted to use a tag-team approach with his best perimeter defenders: Kris Dunn and Derrick Jones Jr.
Dunn, whose height mirrors Curry’s 6-foot-3, is a solid defender who relies on physicality and muscle. Jones Jr., a terrific athlete standing 6-foot-6, uses his 7-foot wingspan to try to smother Curry. Both get plenty of support from their teammates.
The Warriors’ 73-win season, a decade later: ‘We beat the s— outta everybody’ | The Athletic
Draymond Green doesn’t hesitate when he hears the question. Looking back on the Golden State Warriors’ 2015-16 season a decade later, a simple thought pops into the now 36-year-old forward’s mind.
“It’s pretty easy,” Green told The Athletic. “We beat the s— outta everybody.”
Monday marks the 10th anniversary of the night Green and the Warriors dominated the Memphis Grizzlies in the regular-season finale to secure their 73rd win. That mark still stands, and many within the organization believe it always will.
Jimmy Butler watches Steph Curry warm-up before Warriors vs. Clippers Sunday night
NBA News:
Inside Bucks’ season from hell: Giannis trade talk, odd compliments and so much losing | The Athletic
Following a March 21 morning shootaround in Phoenix, multiple league sources told The Athletic that Rivers called a group of veteran players together for a meeting in Mortgage Matchup Center. Per multiple sources with knowledge of the situation, Rivers informed the veterans that he believed they had failed him this season and questioned the group’s commitment, conditioning, focus and leadership.
Rivers’ message incensed the group, and the players stood up for themselves, firing back at the head coach over his claims.
“That’s when I checked out on this season,” one of the veterans told The Athletic.
NBA Playoff bracket is now set
In case you missed it at Golden State of Mind:
Warriors lose to Clippers, await rematch
The Clippers controlled the game until the final buzzer, though the Warriors subs made it a close score of 115-110, even though the game didn’t feel at all up for grabs. Then again, the Warriors weren’t really trying to grab it, so who cares.
Curry led the Warriors with 24 points, while shooting 7-for-14 from the field and 4-for-9 on threes, with six rebounds and three assists. Bassey had 16 points off the bench on nearly-perfect 5-for-6 shooting, while going 6-for-8 on free throws. Porziņģis (12) and Podziemski (10) were the only other Warriors in double digits, as no one played much.
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