The Golden State Warriors are staring down the barrel of a playoff elimination scenario that’s more dramatic than a Bay Area tech startup’s funding round. With their 2024-25 season teetering on the edge, the team needs a perfect storm of miraculous proportions to punch their playoff ticket.

The Mathematical Magic Show

Imagine a playoff qualification scenario so complicated it makes Silicon Valley’s startup funding rounds look straightforward. The Warriors must not only win their game against the Portland Trail Blazers but also rely on cosmic basketball alignment. They need the Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves to simultaneously lose their respective games.

The Odds: Slim but Not Impossible

With Golden State heavily favored (-14.5 points) against Portland and Memphis facing a tough Denver matchup, the real wild card is whether the NBA Draft lottery-bound Brooklyn Nets can pull off an upset against Minnesota. It’s the kind of long shot that would make even the most optimistic venture capitalist raise an eyebrow.

The Stakes

This isn’t just about making the playoffs, it’s about pride, legacy, and proving that the Warriors aren’t ready to be written off just yet. In true Bay Area fashion, they’re hoping technology, determination, and a dash of audacity can turn these slim odds into a miraculous playoff berth.