Warriors' Playoff Push: A Tough Spot

0:00It's March 5th for the Golden State Warriors. Let's get into it. Follow and subscribe for more team news every day. The Golden State Warriors are on track to snag a spot in the Western Conference play internament, thanks to all the tanking around the league. They are not dropping into the bottom five spots anytime soon. But for this team, extending the season past the regular schedule feels more like a setback than a win. Steph Curry turns 38 this month and has been sideline for weeks with a knee injury. Even if he returns for the playoffs, experts say it will not turn things around. The Warriors lack the pieces for a deep run, no matter how they squeeze into the postseason. Fans and analysts see this as a tough spot. The team holds the 15th worst record in the league, just missing the draft lottery zone. A high pick could help build for life after Curry, but making the playoffs means they might miss that chance. Right now, the Warriors sit outside lottery eyes that favor the worst teams heavily. Their recent two-game skid continues against strong foes

1:01like the Rockets and Thunder. Those losses hurt more for a non-tanking squad. In the end, the basketball gods would need to smile big for Golden State to land a top draft spot. Without that look, this season's path looks like a short playoff exit at best. This DNN story comes to you thanks to our sponsor. Your favorite podcasts, music or sleep sounds coming from your pillow. No earbuds, no distractions. Just listen and relax. S-O-L-I-SOLYPILLOW.COM