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Harrison Barnes' Buzzer-Beater Drops Warriors to Seventh in Playoff Race

Golden State's late-game collapse against the Spurs exposes defensive flaws and raises urgency to secure wins in final two games.

Overview

  • Harrison Barnes' fadeaway three-pointer at the buzzer sealed a 114-111 victory for the San Antonio Spurs over the Golden State Warriors.
  • The loss dropped the Warriors to seventh place in the Western Conference, putting them at risk of entering the play-in tournament with two games remaining.
  • Golden State squandered a 12-point fourth-quarter lead due to turnovers, defensive lapses, and spacing issues, allowing the Spurs to rally.
  • Draymond Green and Stephen Curry highlighted internal concerns, including a lack of grit and execution, as key contributors to the defeat.
  • Injured players Gary Payton II and Quinten Post are hopeful to return soon, as the Warriors face a must-win stretch against Portland and the Clippers.

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