Golden State Warriors clinched the Western Conference’s top seed with a victory in their final regular-season contest at the Oracle Arena, beating the Los Angeles Clippers 131-104 on Sunday.
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Stephen Curry led the charge with 27 points and Kevin Durant added 16 as the Warriors won their fifth straight game.
You know we couldn't celebrate 47 seasons at Oracle without bringing these back 🔥 pic.twitter.com/WsxL1Efojt
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They wore throwback “We Believe” jerseys in a move designed to honor the past at Oracle, which has been their home venue for 47 years.
The team is moving across the bay from Oakland to a facility in San Francisco where they will play next season.
The Warriors reacting to the "We Believe" jerseys being wheeled into the locker room… 😮
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“Let me just say that for 47 years, Warriors fans have stuck with us through thick and thin,” Kerr told the crowd moments after the final buzzer. “Let’s be honest, most of those years have been a little thin.”
The @warriors celebrate 47 seasons in Oakland with a new banner! #DubNation pic.twitter.com/A5NlRwfx2J
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The win gives them home field advantage throughout the West playoffs.
Draymond turning defense into offense 💪 pic.twitter.com/6qOUyyN5XT
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The Warriors’ first-round opponent, which will be the eighth seed in the West, is yet to be determined.
There is a chance it could be the Clippers when the playoffs begin next Saturday.
They are battling Oklahoma City (47-33) and San Antonio (47-34) — both won on Sunday — for the sixth, seventh and eighth playoff spots in the West.
Last night's threads were something special 💫 pic.twitter.com/AOymOBwbMB
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) April 8, 2019