The Warriors sealed their postseason berth during a timeout late in the second quarter when they learned Oklahoma City lost 119-115 at Dallas. The videoboards above halfcourt displayed "CLINCHED," and fans inside the sold-out arena gave the home team a standing ovation.
"This is a great sign that the players are taking it in stride. It means that this franchise has come an incredibly long way the last few years," said first-year coach Steve Kerr.