Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr confirmed the team's inevitable entry into the NBA play-in tournament after a sixth loss in seven games dropped them to 10th in the Western Conference standings. Kerr stated bluntly, 'We're going to be in the play-in.' The Warriors now sit just a half-game ahead of the Portland Trail Blazers with no threat behind them, but also lack the ability to climb. Their recent 120-99 loss to Boston, bringing their record to 33-36, highlights their struggles, leaving them nine games back from the Denver Nuggets' playoff spot and six from the Phoenix Suns. Stephen Curry's return remains uncertain, with the star guard missing 19 games due to a persistent right knee issue but intensifying work during the current road trip.

Kerr emphasized the need to build better habits before Curry's potential return, but the team's playoff fate is largely sealed. The Warriors now target the eighth seed, which would guarantee a home game in the play-in and a second chance to secure a playoff berth, though they face a tough matchup against the Clippers in their final regular-season game.