The much-anticipated playoffs are getting closer and closer, the Warriors are about to lock in their rankings, and the fourth place in the West is a bit disappointing, but after a closer look, I feel that this is the best position for the Warriors. First of all, the Warriors did not take the initiative to pick opponents, because the playoffs are hard battles, and there is really no need to choose other rankings in order to avoid some strong teams. Second, the Warriors' goal has always been a championship, and if they can maintain the belief in winning the championship, they should have the courage to see who destroys whom. But it takes a little luck to win the championship, and if it really ends up in fourth place in the West, it may be a journey all the way to the Western Conference Finals for the Warriors.
If nothing else, the Warriors will face the Jazz in the first round, a team that is difficult to go too far in the playoffs, otherwise why would mitchell and Gobert probably consider leaving for a higher goal? In addition, the season is still not over, jazz coach Snyder's departure rumors are getting more and more intense, Spurs, Lakers want him to come to coach. This is a factor that is extremely favorable to the Warriors, after all, the Jazz are at a psychological disadvantage in both the playoff record and the current locker room atmosphere. So, the Warriors play the Jazz, the odds are very high, and Curry can use the first round of the playoffs to find the form very well.
After the first round of the playoffs, it is best to meet the Suns in advance, and the Warriors are not afraid of the strongest team in the league, but prefer to meet them earlier. Some fans may not think so, preferring the Warriors to play against the Grizzlies, who lack playoff experience. The author believes that the Warriors can not cope with the young, energetic Grizzlies, in terms of physical fitness, the Grizzlies can easily outperform and overwhelm the Warriors, and will make the Warriors consume a lot. Don't forget, many of the Warriors' players are injury-ridden, and the physical condition of the Big Three Green, Klay and Curry is well known.
It's hard to assume that the Warriors will definitely win against the Suns, but at least it's better than the chances against the Grizzlies. The team that is the first in the league does not mean that it can have a smooth ride in the playoffs, and the Sun is not without shortcomings, and it is easy to suffer losses in psychological warfare. The Warriors are already an old and spicy team, as long as the Warriors' lineup is relatively neat, it is basically impossible for the Sun to take the Warriors. Therefore, if the Warriors really get lucky, in the Western Conference Finals, it is basically a horse, at least the mood and state have reached the peak. The Western Conference Finals may be against the Lone Rangers, the author is actually not very optimistic about the Grizzlies, just a personal feeling, there is no special basis.
Some people may say that the above is all paper analysis, the game is not carried out for a day, and there will be no conclusion for a day. The author absolutely agrees, but all the analysis is based on some logic, combined with the overall performance of the Warriors this season, and then refer to the performance of some teams in the past playoffs, it is not difficult to draw the above preliminary conclusions. You know, the Warriors have encountered a lot of trouble this season, and finally can still remain in the forefront of the West, which is the foundation of the championship. Therefore, you may wish to look forward to the Warriors' playoff journey, if the above promotion path really occurs, it is also possible to accidentally reach the Finals.