5 Must-Win Games Remaining on Golden State Warriors 2015 NBA Schedule

By Jerry Landry

5 Must-Win Games Remaining on Golden State Warriors 2015 NBA Schedule

Klay Thompson Splash Brothers Golden State Warriors NBA Playoffs — The Golden State Warriors are efficiently handling the driver’s seat of the NBA right now. They have the best record in the Western conference, and a 4.5 game stronghold on the No. 1 seed. Here are five games the Warriors have to win to keep their path to a championship promising.

5. March 8, Los Angeles Clippers

Blake Griffin Los Angeles Clippers Doc Rivers

5. March 8, Los Angeles Clippers

Blake Griffin Los Angeles Clippers Doc Rivers — The aspiring five-seed in the Western conference heads north to the Bay Area on March 8 for the Warriors' first must-win game. The Splash Brothers need to neutralize Lob City and climb this first step to home-court advantage.

4. March 9, At Phoenix Suns

Phoenix Suns NBA Playoff chances rebounding

4. March 9, At Phoenix Suns

Phoenix Suns NBA Playoff chances rebounding — The Golden State Warriors must beware the trap game. The Suns have faced the NBA’s toughest schedule, and their current 32-30 record is very misleading.

3. March 16, Los Angeles Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers Nick Young Swaggy P Jeremy Lin

3. March 16, Los Angeles Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers Nick Young Swaggy P Jeremy Lin — The Lakers are in flux and lacking a ridiculous amount of discipline. When they come to Oakland, the Warriors need to mop the floor with them. These games are handed to you, but you must be willing to take them to strengthen playoff positioning.

2. March 24, At Portland Trail Blazers

LaMarcus Aldridge Portland Trailblazers NBA Playoff chances

2. March 24, At Portland Trail Blazers

LaMarcus Aldridge Portland Trailblazers NBA Playoff chances — A tough road game at Portland will be very meaningful just a few weeks from now. The current No. 3 seed in the Western conference could give Golden State the most problems. This would be a good time to set the tone and keep the Trail Blazers down until possibly meeting up again in the post season.

1. April 13, Memphis Grizzlies

Memphis Grizzlies NBA Playoff chances Mike Conley

1. April 13, Memphis Grizzlies

Memphis Grizzlies NBA Playoff chances Mike Conley — This game could very well decide who earns home-court advantage in the West. Memphis sits at the No. 2 seed and is currently 4.5 games behind the Warriors, but there are still six weeks left in the season. Hopefully this doesn’t decide the top spot, and hopefully Golden State takes care of business before April 13th.

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