With a loss, the Clippers are guaranteed to play the Warriors on Wednesday in the play-in tournament

Any path through the Play-In Tournament for the Warriors is likely going to require a special defensive effort, led by Green.

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Golden State will be without a key player for Sunday's game

The Warriors have, repeatedly and firmly, stated that tanking was never an option this season. They have instead chosen, for better or worse, the toughest road.

The Warriors make a final decision on Draymond Green’s status before facing the Clippers in the regular-season finale.

The Golden State Warriors play their final game of the regular season on Sunday. They face the Los Angeles Clippers in a road game at Intuit Dome in a matchup with significant implications for the upcoming play-in tournament.

The Warriors have endured such unrelenting misery over the last 37 games that they surely are bracing for what lies ahead Friday night when they face the Kings in Sacramento, or Sunday when they close the regular season against the Clippers in Los Angeles or next Wednesday when they land in the NBA play-in tournament.

With Steph Curry back in the fold, collecting 29 points in his long-awaited return, the Warriors have their confidence and their mojo back.

Golden State must choose who it will roster for the play-in tournament