The 2006-07 NBA season marked a memorable chapter for the Golden State Warriors, characterized by their unexpected playoff success. Under the guidance of head coach Don Nelson, who returned to the franchise after a previous stint in the 1990s, the Warriors finished the regular season with a 42-40 record, clinching the eighth seed in the Western Conference. This marked their first playoff appearance since 1994.
A crucial mid-season trade played a significant role in the Warriors’ turnaround. On January 17, 2007, Golden State acquired Stephen Jackson, Al Harrington, and others from the Indiana Pacers in exchange for a package that included Mike Dunleavy Jr. and Troy Murphy. The new additions bolstered the team’s roster, improving their defensive tenacity and offensive versatility.
The Warriors’ playoff campaign became legendary as they faced the top-seeded Dallas Mavericks in the first round. In what became one of the biggest upsets in NBA history, Golden State defeated Dallas in six games, becoming the first eighth seed to beat a first seed in a seven-game series format. The team was led by the stellar performances of Baron Davis and Stephen Jackson, whose leadership and resilience were pivotal.
Despite their second-round exit at the hands of the Utah Jazz, the 2006-07 Warriors are fondly remembered for their “We Believe” mantra, embodying a spirit of underdog triumph that captivated fans and left a lasting legacy in NBA playoff lore.
- Regular Season Record: 42-40
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 4-2, Western Conference Semifinals: 1-4
Golden State Warriors Roster and Stats for 2006-07 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Baron Davis | 63 | 20.1 | 4.4 | 8.1 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 30.4 | 11 | 25.3 | 4.5 | 6.5 | 2.9 | 0.6 | 37.3 |
| Al Harrington | 42 | 17.0 | 6.4 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 41.7 | 11 | 10.2 | 4.6 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 39.5 |
| Stephen Jackson | 38 | 16.8 | 3.3 | 4.6 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 34.1 | 11 | 19.9 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 36.1 |
| Monta Ellis | 77 | 16.5 | 3.2 | 4.1 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 27.3 | 11 | 8.0 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 11.1 |
| Jason Richardson | 51 | 16.0 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 36.5 | 11 | 19.1 | 6.7 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 35.4 |
| Mike Dunleavy | 39 | 11.4 | 4.8 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 34.6 | |||||||
| Mickaël Piétrus | 72 | 11.1 | 4.5 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 38.8 | 11 | 6.0 | 3.8 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 25.9 |
| Matt Barnes | 76 | 9.8 | 4.6 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 36.6 | 11 | 11.1 | 5.7 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 42.2 |
| Andris Biedriņš | 82 | 9.5 | 9.3 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 11 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| Troy Murphy | 26 | 8.9 | 6.0 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 37.3 | |||||||
| Ike Diogu | 17 | 7.2 | 3.7 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Kelenna Azubuike | 41 | 7.1 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 43.0 | 6 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Anthony Roberson | 20 | 5.6 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 38.2 | |||||||
| Keith McLeod | 26 | 5.3 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 39.1 | |||||||
| Renaldo Major | 1 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Šarūnas Jasikevičius | 26 | 4.3 | 0.8 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 27.3 | 4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Dajuan Wagner | 1 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 100.0 | |||||||
| Josh Powell | 30 | 3.5 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Adonal Foyle | 48 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Patrick O'Bryant | 16 | 1.9 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.0 | |||||||
Golden State Warriors in the 2007 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Dallas Mavericks
In the 2007 NBA Playoffs, the Golden State Warriors made history by becoming the first eighth-seeded team to defeat a top-seeded team in a best-of-seven series. They stunned the heavily favored Dallas Mavericks in the first round, winning the series 4-2. Led by head coach Don Nelson and star guard Baron Davis, the Warriors' u0022We Believeu0022 mantra captivated fans with their electrifying play and relentless energy.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2007 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 97-85 | |
| Apr 25, 2007 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 112-99 | |
| Apr 27, 2007 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 109-91 | |
| Apr 29, 2007 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 103-99 | |
| May 01, 2007 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 118-112 | |
| May 03, 2007 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 111-86 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Utah Jazz
In the 2007 NBA Playoffs, the Golden State Warriors faced the Utah Jazz in the second round after their stunning first-round upset over the top-seeded Dallas Mavericks. Despite their momentum and spirited performances, the Warriors struggled against the Jazz's physical play and depth, eventually falling in five games. This series highlighted the Warriors' exciting, fast-paced style but also exposed their need for more balance and experience to advance further in the postseason.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 07, 2007 | @ Utah Jazz | L 116-112 | |
| May 09, 2007 | @ Utah Jazz | L 127-117 | |
| May 11, 2007 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 125-105 | |
| May 13, 2007 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 115-101 | |
| May 15, 2007 | @ Utah Jazz | L 100-87 |
Golden State Warriors 2006-07 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2006-07 season for the Golden State Warriors.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 01, 2006 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 110-98 | |
| Nov 03, 2006 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 102-89 | |
| Nov 04, 2006 | @ Utah Jazz | L 106-82 | |
| Nov 06, 2006 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 107-104 | |
| Nov 07, 2006 | @ New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets | L 97-93 | |
| Nov 09, 2006 | vs. New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets | W 121-116 | |
| Nov 11, 2006 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 111-79 | |
| Nov 14, 2006 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 110-99 | |
| Nov 16, 2006 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 117-105 | |
| Nov 18, 2006 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 107-95 | |
| Nov 20, 2006 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 113-110 | |
| Nov 22, 2006 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 115-112 | |
| Nov 24, 2006 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 140-129 | |
| Nov 25, 2006 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 91-78 | |
| Nov 27, 2006 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 111-102 | |
| Nov 29, 2006 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 108-106 | |
| Dec 02, 2006 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 115-110 | |
| Dec 04, 2006 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 129-89 | |
| Dec 05, 2006 | @ Houston Rockets | L 118-90 | |
| Dec 09, 2006 | vs. New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets | W 101-80 | |
| Dec 10, 2006 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 117-115 | |
| Dec 12, 2006 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 126-113 | |
| Dec 14, 2006 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 109-107 | |
| Dec 15, 2006 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 105-101 | |
| Dec 17, 2006 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 120-115 | |
| Dec 18, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 105-97 | |
| Dec 20, 2006 | @ Boston Celtics | W 96-95 | |
| Dec 22, 2006 | @ Orlando Magic | W 117-108 | |
| Dec 23, 2006 | @ Miami Heat | L 105-92 | |
| Dec 26, 2006 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 116-97 | |
| Dec 29, 2006 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 110-100 | |
| Dec 30, 2006 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 119-96 | |
| Jan 02, 2007 | @ New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets | W 97-89 | |
| Jan 03, 2007 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 144-135 | |
| Jan 06, 2007 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 108-104 | |
| Jan 07, 2007 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 128-105 | |
| Jan 10, 2007 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 91-76 | |
| Jan 12, 2007 | vs. Miami Heat | L 118-96 | |
| Jan 15, 2007 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 108-93 | |
| Jan 17, 2007 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 115-109 | |
| Jan 20, 2007 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 106-104 | |
| Jan 22, 2007 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 108-103 | |
| Jan 24, 2007 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 110-109 | |
| Jan 27, 2007 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 131-105 | |
| Jan 30, 2007 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 124-97 | |
| Jan 31, 2007 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 115-94 | |
| Feb 02, 2007 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 102-101 | |
| Feb 03, 2007 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 98-90 | |
| Feb 05, 2007 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 113-98 | |
| Feb 07, 2007 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 121-93 | |
| Feb 09, 2007 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 123-121 | |
| Feb 11, 2007 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 106-105 | |
| Feb 12, 2007 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 123-111 | |
| Feb 14, 2007 | vs. New York Knicks | W 120-101 | |
| Feb 21, 2007 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 118-115 | |
| Feb 24, 2007 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 103-90 | |
| Feb 25, 2007 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 102-85 | |
| Feb 27, 2007 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 122-101 | |
| Feb 28, 2007 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 113-83 | |
| Mar 02, 2007 | @ New York Knicks | L 106-97 | |
| Mar 04, 2007 | @ Washington Wizards | L 107-106 | |
| Mar 05, 2007 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 111-93 | |
| Mar 07, 2007 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 110-96 | |
| Mar 09, 2007 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 99-89 | |
| Mar 11, 2007 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 106-87 | |
| Mar 12, 2007 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 117-100 | |
| Mar 16, 2007 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 106-86 | |
| Mar 17, 2007 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 99-98 | |
| Mar 20, 2007 | @ Utah Jazz | L 104-100 | |
| Mar 23, 2007 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 135-128 | |
| Mar 25, 2007 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 115-113 | |
| Mar 26, 2007 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 126-89 | |
| Mar 29, 2007 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 124-119 | |
| Apr 01, 2007 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 122-117 | |
| Apr 04, 2007 | @ Houston Rockets | W 110-99 | |
| Apr 06, 2007 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 116-104 | |
| Apr 07, 2007 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 112-99 | |
| Apr 09, 2007 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 126-102 | |
| Apr 13, 2007 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 125-108 | |
| Apr 15, 2007 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 121-108 | |
| Apr 17, 2007 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 111-82 | |
| Apr 18, 2007 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 120-98 |