NBA Twitter reacts to Warriors’ key win vs. Spurs
The Spurs didn’t make it easy, but the Warriors were able to grind out an important win on the road on Saturday to hold onto the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference.
Without Klay Thompson in the lineup, the Warriors had five players score at least 12 points in a balanced offensive effort, and held the Spurs to just 94 points on the defensive end.
Draymond Green continued his run of strong play and was two assists shy of a triple-double with 12 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists, while Jordan Poole had a rough night from the field, shooting 3-of-19 but finishing with 18 points.
The win leaves the Warriors one game clear of the Dallas Mavericks in the race for the third seed – but the Mavericks hold the season-series tiebreaker over Golden State. A loss on Sunday to the Pelicans could potentially drop the Warriors to fourth.
Here’s what players, fans and analysts had to say about Saturday’s win:
we don't typically post free-throw highlights
but 8-8 from the line in the final frame deserves some love @Clorox || Clutch Moment of the Game pic.twitter.com/U9FMab50X5
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) April 10, 2022
Draymond was everywhere tonight 💪
12 PTS | 13 REB | 8 AST pic.twitter.com/iNqYo10iXH
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) April 10, 2022
defense to offense in a flash @StateFarm || Assist of the Night pic.twitter.com/oZIMgYhqpe
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) April 10, 2022
Warriors win.
The New Orleans Pelicans will host the San Antonio Spurs in the 9-10 game on Wednesday at 8:30p.
— Andrew Lopez (@_Andrew_Lopez) April 10, 2022
Despite all the issues the Warriors had the last couple months, they could possibly finish the season tied for the 3rd best record in the entire NBA
— Grant Liffmann (@GrantLiffmann) April 10, 2022
Warriors fans rn pic.twitter.com/0Dob9k2uve
— Xin Varlock (@XinNBA) April 10, 2022
Draymond Green tonight
12 Points
13 Rebounds
8 Assists
1 Block
1 StealDid it all tonight pic.twitter.com/9Zp1P4rB8h
— WarriorsMuse (@WarriorsMuse) April 10, 2022
Draymond: “I think Jordan Poole is definitely the most improved player in the league” 😤 pic.twitter.com/HrMnXza0af
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) April 10, 2022
I know of people whose minds are obviously brilliant but also go too fast for their own good, so they skip steps to go where they want to go/obtain the result they want to get and commit mistakes.
In a basketball context, Draymond is that guy.
— Joe Viray (@JoeVirayNBA) April 10, 2022
Draymond tried to throw the arm sleeve Poole slipped on 😅 pic.twitter.com/wCKmRabJix
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) April 10, 2022
