Golden State Warriors

GSW: Golden State Warriors Clinch Playoff Berth, Focus on Earning Top Seed

Mar 9, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates a play with guard Klay Thompson against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. The Warriors defeated the Suns 98-80. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 9, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates a play with guard Klay Thompson against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. The Warriors defeated the Suns 98-80. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

During the Golden State Warriors’ Monday matchup with one of their Pacific Division rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers, the Warriors received some exciting news. The Oklahoma City Thunder lost to the Dallas Mavericks 119-115 less than hour after the Warriors tipped off with the Lakers, and with that loss, the Warriors clinched their third consecutive playoff berth.

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GSW: Golden State Warriors Power Rankings: Can They Retain Top Spot?

Mar 14, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) is congratulated by center Andrew Bogut (12) after making a shot against the New York Knicks in the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Knicks 125-94. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 14, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) is congratulated by center Andrew Bogut (12) after making a shot against the New York Knicks in the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Knicks 125-94. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

The Golden State Warriors once again own the best record in the NBA at 52-13, and once again, the Warriors finished last week with a 3-1 record.

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GSW: NBA Scout Says Draymond Green Is “Not That Talented”

February 20, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) celebrates during the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Spurs 110-99. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

February 20, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) celebrates during the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Spurs 110-99. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Draymond Green is the Golden State Warriors’ X-factor. When he is consistently hitting outside shots, the Warriors morph into an unguaradable beast. Opposing defenses aren’t able to just focus on guarding Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson and leave Green open then.

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GSW: Golden State Warriors Mailbag: Playoff Structure, David Lee, Championship

Mar 9, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) with forward Draymond Green (23) center Andrew Bogut (12) and guard Klay Thompson (11) against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. The Warriors defeated the Suns 98-80. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 9, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) with forward Draymond Green (23) center Andrew Bogut (12) and guard Klay Thompson (11) against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. The Warriors defeated the Suns 98-80. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

In this week’s Golden State Warriors Mailbag, we will discuss the current structure of the playoffs, David Lee’s lack of minutes recently, and if the Warriors will have an easy run on their quest for an NBA title.

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GSW: Golden State Warriors Power Rankings: Still Best of the Best

Mar 8, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after making a three point basket against the Los Angeles Clippers in the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Clippers 106-89. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 8, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after making a three point basket against the Los Angeles Clippers in the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Clippers 106-89. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

The Golden State Warriors just completed yet another successful week, as they went 3-1 in their games last week. The Warriors beat the Milwaukee Bucks, Dallas Mavericks, and the Los Angeles Clippers (all would be playoff teams if the playoffs started today), and their one loss came on the road at the end of a six-game road trip and at the end of their second back-to-back in five days to the Brooklyn Nets.

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GSW: Draymond Green Responds to Childish Bump from Dahntay Jones

Mar 8, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) reacts after recording an assist against the Los Angeles Clippers in the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 8, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) reacts after recording an assist against the Los Angeles Clippers in the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

After leading the Golden State Warriors to a solid 106-98 win over the rival Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday afternoon, Draymond Green was selected for the postgame interview with ABC’s Lisa Salters. Green finished the game with 23 points, three rebounds, and six assists on 8-for-15 shooting.

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