NBA In-Season Tournament: Will the Warriors Qualify for the Knockouts if They Beat the Kings?

Steph Curry bolstered the chances of an impressive comeback for The Golden State Warriors in the NBA in-season tournament. Curry scored a stunning 35 points to register a nail-biting 118-112 win over the San Antonio Spurs. Steph became the first player in NBA history to get to 200 games with 6+ threes. While carving the milestone, he ensured to drag Warriors alongside him to victory. Golden State took their record to 2-1 with the win. Now, they need a win against the Sacramento Kings to move ahead in the one-month league.

If they succeed in beating the Kings, what are the chances of the Golden State Warriors qualifying for the knockouts? As they march ahead in the tournament they need a combination of hard work and luck to stay ahead of the opponents.

The road ahead for the Golden State Warriors

The Golden State Warriors are desperate for a victory to stay afloat in the tournament. If they succeed in beating the Kings, the records level in the West Group C. But their skill and hard work alone won’t turn the tables. They will need the blessings of lady luck. Warriors would need the Minnesota Timberwolves to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder to move ahead in the tournament.

The records of Timberwolves, Warriors, and Kings would level this way in the West Group C. Point differential will decide as to who will climb the tournament ladder. Kings are ahead with (+29), Warriors stand with (+5) and Timberwolves at (-3). The Warriors will need to beat the Kings with at least eight points while praying that the victory of the Timberwolves doesn’t exceed 7 points.

While the qualification chances of the Warriors are pretty dismal, their Wildcard entry into the knockouts is even more difficult.

Wild card qualification scenario

The league that started on November 3 and shall last up to December 9 has a chance for second-placed teams to get entry through wildcard. The wild card entry seems unlikely for the Warriors where thirty-six teams battle in six group division teams to lift the NBA Cup.

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Phoenix Suns is likely to get the entry through the wild card. The team currently has +34 points in its kitty. Thinking to overthrow the Suns doesn’t seem to be an option the Warriors are banking upon.

What is the likelihood of the Warriors qualifying for the knockouts? Let us know in the comments.

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