Warriors Face Crucial Final Games After Shocking Loss to Spurs

SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors fell to the San Antonio Spurs 114-111 on Wednesday night, a defeat that adds pressure as they approach the final two games of the regular season. Golden State, which had a fight for a playoff spot, now needs to win both of its remaining matches against the Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Clippers to secure the No. 6 seed and avoid the play-in tournament.

The Warriors opened strong, scoring the first 11 points of the game and carrying a 14-point lead at one stage in the second half. However, despite a strong combined effort from Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler, who each scored over 28 points, the team could not secure the win.

“We had our chances, but we just didn’t finish,” said Warriors head coach Steve Kerr. “We’ve got to learn from this and come back stronger in our next two games.”

In a series of dramatic moments, the game was tied at 111 with just seconds remaining. The Spurs capitalized on a turnover from Curry, allowing Keon Johnson to score a layup that put San Antonio ahead for good.

Golden State’s stellar players, including Curry with a game-high 30 points and Butler contributing 28, were unable to conclude the night with a win against a Spurs team that had struggled recently. San Antonio had lost eight of its last nine games, making this defeat even more painful for the Warriors.

The loss moves the Warriors into a precarious position as they prepare to travel to Portland for a crucial matchup on Friday. A win against the Trail Blazers would be pivotal for Golden State, followed by their season finale against the Clippers on Sunday.

The Warriors led 88-76 entering the fourth quarter but could not maintain their advantage. The defeat served as a stark reminder for Golden State that every game counts, particularly as they navigate the competitive Western Conference.

“We’ve put ourselves in a tough spot,” said Curry post-game. “But we still control our destiny. It starts with one win.”

The Warriors will need to regroup quickly in order to meet the challenge posed by the Blazers and Clippers and avoid potentially facing the uncertainty of a play-in scenario.