Warriors playoff scenarios: How likely is Golden State to make a run?
The Golden State Warriors are expected to get Stephen Curry back after missing 27 straight games. Can he lead a postseason run?
The 2026 NBA postseason is right around the corner as teams around the association have five or fewer games remaining in the 2025-26 regular season. The Golden State Warriors look to get their team into form ahead of the postseason following an injury-riddled season that has seen season-ending setbacks to Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody , and nagging injuries to Al Horford and Quinten Post. On the bright side, the Dubs will welcome back their star guard Stephen Curry who missed the previous 27 games with what the team previously told USA TODAY Sports was "runner's knee.
" ESPN's Shams Charania and Anthony Slater reported that Curry is expected to play April 4 against the Houston Rockets. With five games remaining in the Warriors' schedule, Curry's return is just in the nick of time to get back into basketball shape for a post season run. Here's what Golden State's playoff scenarios could look like: AUSTIN REAVES INJURY UPDATE: Lakers lose second star for regular season ahead of playoffs MORE: Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026 inductees list stars Parker, Stoudemire and more Golden State Warriors ' remaining schedule Here is who the Warriors face in their five remaining games of the 2025-26 regular season.
Sunday, April 5 : vs. Houston Rockets Tuesday, April 7 : vs. Sacramento Kings Thursday, April 9 : vs .
Los Angeles Lakers Friday, April 10 : @ Sacramento Kings Sunday, April 12 : @ Los Angeles Clippers How the SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament format works The SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament is practically the NBA's equivalent to MLB and NFL's wild card round. In this format, the Nos. 7-10 seeds are vying for a playoff berth.