How LA Clippers’ Win Over LA Lakers Impacts GS Warriors’ Playoff Chances
The Golden State Warriors slid to the sixth position in the Western Conference standings after the Los Angeles Clippers win over the Los Angeles Lakers last night. Previously the fifth seed, the Warriors now sit one spot behind the Clippers due to the latter’s better record against Pacific Division opponents.
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The Golden State Warriors slid to the sixth position in the Western Conference standings after the Los Angeles Clippers win over the Los Angeles Lakers last night.
Previously the fifth seed, the Warriors now sit one spot behind the Clippers due to the latter’s better record against Pacific Division opponents.
Despite splitting their season series, the Clippers (42-38) now have the tiebreaker over the Warriors (42-38) in the race for playoff seeding.
However, the Warriors remain just one game ahead of the Lakers, with the New Orleans Pelicans and Minnesota Timberwolves also hot on their heels.
With only two games to go, Golden State’s matchups against the No. 3 playoff seed Sacramento Kings on Friday and the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday will be decisive for their postseason fate.
Avoiding the play-in tournament and securing a top-six playoff seed will be on the line in these upcoming games.
Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California.
They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
The team was founded in 1970 as the Buffalo Braves and moved to San Diego in 1978 before eventually settling in Los Angeles in 1984.
The Clippers have had a mixed history, with some successful seasons and some not so successful ones.
Despite this, the team has had some notable players throughout the years, including Bill Walton, Doc Rivers, and Chris Paul.
The Clippers play their home games at the Staples Center, which they share with the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Sparks.
The team’s fans are known for their passionate support and their attendance at home games is consistently among the highest in the league.
The Clippers have also been known for their unique and colorful uniforms over the years.
Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California.
They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
The Lakers are one of the most successful teams in the history of the NBA, with a total of 17 NBA championships to their name.
The team was founded in 1947 in Detroit, Michigan, and moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1949 before eventually settling in Los Angeles in 1960.
The Lakers have had many famous players throughout the years, including Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant, and Shaquille O’Neal.
The team’s home games are played at the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles.
The Lakers have a large and dedicated fan base, known for their passionate support and their attendance at home games.
The team’s success has also led to a large merchandising and media presence, with the Lakers being one of the most valuable sports teams in the world.
Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors are a professional basketball team based in San Francisco, California.
They are members of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and play their home games at the Chase Center in San Francisco.
The Warriors have a long and successful history, with 5 NBA championships to their name, most recently in 2022. The team was founded in 1946 as the Philadelphia Warriors and moved to San Francisco in 1962.
The Warriors are known for their fast-paced, high-scoring offense and their strong teamwork on the court.
Some of the team’s most notable players throughout the years include Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Kevin Durant.
The team’s fans are known for their passionate support and their attendance at home games is consistently among the highest in the league.
