The 2012-13 Golden State Warriors season marked a significant turnaround for the franchise under head coach Mark Jackson. The team finished with a 47-35 record, securing the sixth seed in the Western Conference, which was a notable improvement from their 23-43 record the previous year. This season was pivotal as it ended a six-year playoff drought for the Warriors.
Stephen Curry emerged as a breakout star, setting an NBA record for three-pointers made in a single season with 272. Alongside Curry, Klay Thompson, David Lee, and a strong supporting cast contributed to the team’s success. Lee became the first Warriors player to be named an All-Star since 1997 and led the team in scoring and rebounding, averaging 18.5 points and 11.2 rebounds per game during the regular season.
In the playoffs, Golden State defeated the third-seeded Denver Nuggets in the first round, winning the series 4-2. This series victory was the Warriors’ first playoff series win since 2007. However, they were eliminated by the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Semifinals, losing the series 4-2. Despite the loss, the Warriors’ performance in the playoffs was commendable, and it set the foundation for their future success.
The 2012-13 season was a turning point for the franchise, showcasing the potential of a young and dynamic roster. It laid the groundwork for the Warriors’ eventual rise to becoming one of the most dominant teams in the NBA in the subsequent years.
- Regular Season Record: 47-35
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 4-2, Western Conference Semifinals: 2-4
Golden State Warriors Roster and Stats for 2012-13 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Stephen Curry | 78 | 22.9 | 4.0 | 6.9 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 45.3 | 12 | 23.4 | 3.8 | 8.1 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 39.6 |
| David Lee | 79 | 18.5 | 11.2 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 6 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Klay Thompson | 82 | 16.6 | 3.7 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 40.1 | 12 | 15.2 | 4.6 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 42.4 |
| Jarrett Jack | 79 | 12.9 | 3.1 | 5.6 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 40.4 | 12 | 17.2 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 29.2 |
| Carl Landry | 81 | 10.8 | 6.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 33.2 | 12 | 11.8 | 5.2 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Harrison Barnes | 81 | 9.2 | 4.1 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 35.9 | 12 | 16.1 | 6.4 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 36.5 |
| Brandon Rush | 2 | 7.0 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Andrew Bogut | 32 | 5.8 | 7.7 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 1.7 | 100.0 | 12 | 7.2 | 10.9 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| Richard Jefferson | 56 | 3.1 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 31.1 | 7 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 66.7 |
| Draymond Green | 79 | 2.9 | 3.3 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 20.9 | 12 | 5.8 | 4.3 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 39.1 |
| Festus Ezeli | 78 | 2.4 | 4.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 12 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Kent Bazemore | 61 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 29.4 | 9 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Charles Jenkins | 47 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 50.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Jeremy Tyler | 20 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Malcolm Thomas | 5 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Andris Biedriņš | 53 | 0.5 | 2.9 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 3 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 |
Golden State Warriors in the 2013 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Denver Nuggets
In the first round of the 2013 NBA Playoffs, the Golden State Warriors, led by emerging star Stephen Curry, pulled off a surprising upset as the sixth seed by defeating the third-seeded Denver Nuggets in six games. Curry's sharpshooting and the team's dynamic offense were pivotal in overcoming the Nuggets' formidable home-court advantage. This series victory marked a significant turning point for the Warriors, setting the stage for their future as a dominant force in the NBA.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2013 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 97-95 | |
| Apr 23, 2013 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 131-117 | |
| Apr 26, 2013 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 110-108 | |
| Apr 28, 2013 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 115-101 | |
| Apr 30, 2013 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 107-100 | |
| May 02, 2013 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 92-88 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. San Antonio Spurs
In the 2013 NBA Playoffs, the Golden State Warriors faced the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Semifinals. Despite a remarkable effort, the Warriors ultimately fell to the Spurs in six games. This series showcased the emerging talent of Steph Curry and Klay Thompson, laying the groundwork for their future dominance in the league.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 06, 2013 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 129-127 | |
| May 08, 2013 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 100-91 | |
| May 10, 2013 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 102-92 | |
| May 12, 2013 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 97-87 | |
| May 14, 2013 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 109-91 | |
| May 16, 2013 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 94-82 |
Golden State Warriors 2012-13 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2012-13 season for the Golden State Warriors.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2012 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 87-85 | |
| Nov 02, 2012 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 104-94 | |
| Nov 03, 2012 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 114-110 | |
| Nov 05, 2012 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 94-92 | |
| Nov 07, 2012 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 106-96 | |
| Nov 09, 2012 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 101-77 | |
| Nov 10, 2012 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 107-101 | |
| Nov 14, 2012 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 92-88 | |
| Nov 16, 2012 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 106-98 | |
| Nov 18, 2012 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 119-109 | |
| Nov 19, 2012 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 105-101 | |
| Nov 21, 2012 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 102-93 | |
| Nov 23, 2012 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 102-91 | |
| Nov 24, 2012 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 96-85 | |
| Nov 29, 2012 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 106-105 | |
| Dec 01, 2012 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 103-92 | |
| Dec 03, 2012 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 102-94 | |
| Dec 05, 2012 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 104-97 | |
| Dec 07, 2012 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 109-102 | |
| Dec 08, 2012 | @ Washington Wizards | W 101-97 | |
| Dec 10, 2012 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 104-96 | |
| Dec 12, 2012 | @ Miami Heat | W 97-95 | |
| Dec 14, 2012 | @ Orlando Magic | L 99-85 | |
| Dec 15, 2012 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 115-93 | |
| Dec 18, 2012 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | W 103-96 | |
| Dec 19, 2012 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 131-127 | |
| Dec 21, 2012 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 115-100 | |
| Dec 22, 2012 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 118-115 | |
| Dec 26, 2012 | @ Utah Jazz | W 94-83 | |
| Dec 28, 2012 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 96-89 | |
| Dec 29, 2012 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 101-83 | |
| Jan 02, 2013 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 115-94 | |
| Jan 05, 2013 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 115-89 | |
| Jan 09, 2013 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 94-87 | |
| Jan 11, 2013 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 103-97 | |
| Jan 13, 2013 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 116-105 | |
| Jan 16, 2013 | vs. Miami Heat | L 92-75 | |
| Jan 18, 2013 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 95-88 | |
| Jan 19, 2013 | @ New Orleans Hornets | W 116-112 | |
| Jan 21, 2013 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 106-99 | |
| Jan 23, 2013 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 104-99 | |
| Jan 25, 2013 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 103-87 | |
| Jan 26, 2013 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 109-102 | |
| Jan 28, 2013 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 114-102 | |
| Jan 29, 2013 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 108-95 | |
| Jan 31, 2013 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 100-97 | |
| Feb 02, 2013 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 113-93 | |
| Feb 05, 2013 | @ Houston Rockets | L 140-109 | |
| Feb 06, 2013 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 119-98 | |
| Feb 08, 2013 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 99-93 | |
| Feb 09, 2013 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 116-91 | |
| Feb 12, 2013 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 116-107 | |
| Feb 19, 2013 | @ Utah Jazz | L 115-101 | |
| Feb 20, 2013 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 108-98 | |
| Feb 22, 2013 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 107-101 | |
| Feb 24, 2013 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 100-99 | |
| Feb 26, 2013 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 108-97 | |
| Feb 27, 2013 | @ New York Knicks | L 109-105 | |
| Mar 01, 2013 | @ Boston Celtics | L 94-86 | |
| Mar 02, 2013 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 104-97 | |
| Mar 04, 2013 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 125-118 | |
| Mar 06, 2013 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 87-83 | |
| Mar 08, 2013 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 94-88 | |
| Mar 09, 2013 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 103-93 | |
| Mar 11, 2013 | vs. New York Knicks | W 92-63 | |
| Mar 13, 2013 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 105-97 | |
| Mar 15, 2013 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 113-95 | |
| Mar 17, 2013 | @ Houston Rockets | W 108-78 | |
| Mar 18, 2013 | @ New Orleans Hornets | W 93-72 | |
| Mar 20, 2013 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 104-93 | |
| Mar 23, 2013 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 101-92 | |
| Mar 25, 2013 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 109-103 | |
| Mar 27, 2013 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 105-98 | |
| Mar 30, 2013 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 125-98 | |
| Apr 03, 2013 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | W 98-88 | |
| Apr 05, 2013 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 111-107 | |
| Apr 07, 2013 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 97-90 | |
| Apr 09, 2013 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 105-89 | |
| Apr 11, 2013 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 116-97 | |
| Apr 12, 2013 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 118-116 | |
| Apr 15, 2013 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 116-106 | |
| Apr 17, 2013 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 99-88 |