The Golden State Warriors are feeling confident about their chances in the upcoming NBA playoffs despite unsure of their seeding. They have won seven of their past nine games, and the team is hitting their stride and playing at a higher level.
Warriors Aim to Secure Seeding No Lower Than No. 6
The Warriors need to win against Portland to secure a seeding no lower than No. 6. If the Clippers lose either their Saturday game against the Trail Blazers or Sunday match-up against the Phoenix Suns, the Warriors could climb to the fifth seed.
Klay Thompson Believes No Team Can Beat Them in a Seven-Game Series When Healthy
Klay Thompson, one of the team’s top players, is also optimistic about his team’s playoff chances. He believes that no team can beat them in a seven-game series when they are healthy. The Warriors are on the brink of having their whole roster back together and one win away from avoiding the play-in tournament.
Warriors Focused on Valuing Ball and Communicating on Defense
The Warriors are focused on valuing the ball, not settling for bad shots, and communicating well on defense. This has been evident in their recent victories and has helped them build momentum heading into the playoffs.
Donte DiVincenzo Believes Controlling Own Destiny is A Good Problem for Warriors
Donte DiVincenzo believes that controlling their own destiny is a good problem for the Warriors. The team needs to secure their position in the playoffs as they aim to avoid playing in the play-in game, which is not their goal.
Remembering Klay Thompson’s Record-Breaking 37-Point Quarter in 2015
Aside from their upcoming playoffs, fans of Golden State will always remember January 23, 2015. On that day, Klay Thompson set an NBA record by scoring 37 points in the third quarter of Golden State’s win over Sacramento, scoring nine three-pointers and four two-point shots. Thompson made all 13 of his shots from the field during the quarter.
Thompson’s performance is considered to be in its own realm because of the record-breaking quarter. He has duplicated the experience several times in the past eight-plus years, mostly at home and occasionally on the road. Despite this accomplishment, Thompson continues to aim for excellence and focus on his upcoming playoffs.
Rick Celebrini: The Pivotal Role in Golden State’s Success
Rick Celebrini is the Warriors’ director of sports medicine and performance that players and staff regard as pivotal to their success. Celebrini has helped several injured players like Kevin Durant recover from a calf injury, Stephen Curry recover from a hand injury, and Klay Thompson recover from a knee injury.
Celebrini earned players’ trust as he provides emotional support during their rehabilitation while building relationships with them. Moreover, his expertise in figuring out the source of persisting issues is key to the treatment process.
Celebrini’s Credibility Pays Off
Despite being exceptional in dealing with the body’s core, Celebrini has played a vital role in getting Stephen Curry back from two injuries this season, managing Draymond Green’s wrist and left hand injuries, and maintaining Kevon Looney. Thanks to his meticulous techniques that required longer rehabilitation but resulted in fewer complications, players like Green trusted him without hesitation.
Celebrini’s career in sports medicine has been ascending, including his work with the Vancouver Whitecaps and Multi-Sport Centre of Excellence. Steve Kerr hired him as Golden State’s head athletic trainer because he was impressed with his work with Steve Nash in Phoenix.
In conclusion, despite being unsure of their seeding heading into the playoffs, the Golden State Warriors are confident about their chances. They have a strong team with an exceptional support system in Celebrini. The team looks forward to taking on the competition and hoping to advance further into the playoffs.
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