During an up-and-down season with trade deadline questions abounding, the Warriors still believe they have what it takes to regain championship-level momentum.
Following what was possibly Klay Thompson's last game in a Warriors uniform as he enters unrestricted free agency, his teammates and coach left no doubt that they want him back.
The Warriors' best shot of getting out of the play-in could be an improved defense led by Draymond Green and rookie center Trayce Jackson-Davis.
Warriors guard Stephen Curry and forward Draymond Green did not play in the team's regular-season finale against the Utah Jazz on Sunday afternoon, a 123-116 win.
A game-sealing block by Draymond Green on Tuesday night against the Mavericks highlighted a Warriors defensive effort that has been a bright spot during their five-game winning streak.
Draymond Green had a "defensive masterpiece" in Sunday's win over the Spurs, showing his worth to the Warriors once again after a costly outburst had him tossed from a game at Orlando.