The 2017-18 Golden State Warriors entered the NBA season as defending champions, aiming to secure their third title in four years. The team, led by head coach Steve Kerr, retained its core lineup with superstars Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green. Despite injuries to key players, including Curry’s ankle issues, the Warriors finished the regular season with a 58-24 record, securing the second seed in the Western Conference.
During the playoffs, the Warriors faced challenges but ultimately demonstrated their championship pedigree. They defeated the San Antonio Spurs in the first round (4-1) and then overcame the New Orleans Pelicans in the second round (4-1). The Western Conference Finals presented a significant test against the Houston Rockets, who held the league’s best record and home-court advantage. The Warriors trailed 3-2 in the series but rallied back to win in seven games, thanks to stellar performances from Durant and Thompson.
In the NBA Finals, the Warriors faced the Cleveland Cavaliers for the fourth consecutive year. Golden State dominated, sweeping the series 4-0 to capture the championship. Kevin Durant was named Finals MVP for the second straight year, averaging 28.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 7.5 assists per game. The Warriors’ 2017-18 season solidified their status as one of the NBA’s most formidable dynasties, marked by their potent offense and ability to overcome adversity.
- Regular Season Record: 58-24
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 4-1, Western Conference Semifinals: 4-1, Western Conference Finals: 4-3, NBA Finals: 4-0
Golden State Warriors Roster and Stats for 2017-18 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Stephen Curry | 51 | 26.4 | 5.1 | 6.1 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 42.3 | 15 | 25.5 | 6.1 | 5.4 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 39.5 |
| Kevin Durant | 68 | 26.4 | 6.8 | 5.4 | 0.7 | 1.8 | 41.9 | 21 | 29.0 | 7.8 | 4.7 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 34.1 |
| Klay Thompson | 73 | 20.0 | 3.8 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 44.0 | 21 | 19.6 | 4.1 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 42.7 |
| Draymond Green | 70 | 11.0 | 7.6 | 7.3 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 30.1 | 21 | 10.8 | 10.6 | 8.1 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 26.6 |
| Quinn Cook | 33 | 9.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 44.2 | 17 | 4.8 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 22.6 |
| Nick Young | 80 | 7.3 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 37.7 | 20 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 29.8 |
| David West | 73 | 6.8 | 3.3 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 37.5 | 18 | 3.3 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 50.0 |
| Andre Iguodala | 64 | 6.0 | 3.8 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 28.2 | 15 | 8.1 | 4.5 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 37.8 |
| Omri Casspi | 53 | 5.7 | 3.8 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 45.5 | |||||||
| Shaun Livingston | 71 | 5.5 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 21 | 6.7 | 2.2 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Zaza Pachulia | 69 | 5.4 | 4.7 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 7 | 2.4 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| JaVale McGee | 65 | 4.8 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 13 | 6.5 | 3.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Jordan Bell | 57 | 4.6 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 17 | 2.4 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Kevon Looney | 66 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 20.1 | 21 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Patrick McCaw | 57 | 4.0 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 23.7 | 6 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Damian Jones | 15 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 4 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Chris Boucher | 1 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
Golden State Warriors in the 2018 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. San Antonio Spurs
In the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs, the Golden State Warriors faced the San Antonio Spurs and emerged victorious, winning the series 4-1. Despite Stephen Curry missing the entire series due to injury, Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson stepped up to lead the Warriors, showcasing their depth and resilience. This dominant performance set the tone for their eventual championship run that season.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2018 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 113-92 | |
| Apr 16, 2018 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 116-101 | |
| Apr 19, 2018 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 110-97 | |
| Apr 22, 2018 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 103-90 | |
| Apr 24, 2018 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 99-91 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. New Orleans Pelicans
In the 2018 NBA Playoffs, the Golden State Warriors faced the New Orleans Pelicans in the second round, showcasing their championship pedigree with a dominant 4-1 series victory. Led by the dynamic duo of Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry, who returned from injury in Game 2, the Warriors' potent offense overwhelmed the Pelicans, while their defensive versatility stifled New Orleans' star, Anthony Davis. The series highlighted Golden State's depth and resilience, setting the stage for their continued march towards another NBA Finals appearance.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2018 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 123-101 | |
| May 01, 2018 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 121-116 | |
| May 04, 2018 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 119-100 | |
| May 06, 2018 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 118-92 | |
| May 08, 2018 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 113-104 |
2018 Conference Championship vs. Houston Rockets
In the 2018 NBA Playoffs, the Golden State Warriors faced the Houston Rockets in a thrilling Western Conference Finals that stretched to seven games. The series was a showcase of high-octane offense and strategic adjustments, with the Warriors overcoming a 3-2 deficit to clinch the series, largely thanks to their formidable u0022Hamptons Fiveu0022 lineup and the clutch performances of Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant. Ultimately, Golden State's resilience and championship pedigree shone through, propelling them to their fourth consecutive NBA Finals appearance.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2018 | @ Houston Rockets | W 119-106 | |
| May 16, 2018 | @ Houston Rockets | L 127-105 | |
| May 20, 2018 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 126-85 | |
| May 22, 2018 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 95-92 | |
| May 24, 2018 | @ Houston Rockets | L 98-94 | |
| May 26, 2018 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 115-86 | |
| May 28, 2018 | @ Houston Rockets | W 101-92 |
2018 NBA Finals vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
In the 2018 NBA Finals, the Golden State Warriors showcased their dominance by sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers in four games to secure their third championship in four years. With Kevin Durant earning Finals MVP honors for the second consecutive year, alongside stellar performances from Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, the Warriors demonstrated their potent blend of talent and teamwork. This victory solidified their dynasty status in the modern NBA era.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2018 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 124-114 | |
| Jun 03, 2018 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 122-103 | |
| Jun 06, 2018 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 110-102 | |
| Jun 08, 2018 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 108-85 |
Golden State Warriors 2017-18 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2017-18 season for the Golden State Warriors.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2017 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 122-121 | |
| Oct 20, 2017 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 128-120 | |
| Oct 21, 2017 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 111-101 | |
| Oct 23, 2017 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 133-103 | |
| Oct 25, 2017 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 117-112 | |
| Oct 27, 2017 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 120-117 | |
| Oct 29, 2017 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 115-107 | |
| Oct 30, 2017 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 141-113 | |
| Nov 02, 2017 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 112-92 | |
| Nov 04, 2017 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 127-108 | |
| Nov 06, 2017 | vs. Miami Heat | W 97-80 | |
| Nov 08, 2017 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 125-101 | |
| Nov 11, 2017 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 135-114 | |
| Nov 13, 2017 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 110-100 | |
| Nov 16, 2017 | @ Boston Celtics | L 92-88 | |
| Nov 18, 2017 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 124-116 | |
| Nov 19, 2017 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 118-111 | |
| Nov 22, 2017 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 108-91 | |
| Nov 24, 2017 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 143-94 | |
| Nov 25, 2017 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 110-95 | |
| Nov 27, 2017 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 110-106 | |
| Nov 29, 2017 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 127-123 | |
| Dec 01, 2017 | @ Orlando Magic | W 133-112 | |
| Dec 03, 2017 | @ Miami Heat | W 123-95 | |
| Dec 04, 2017 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 125-115 | |
| Dec 06, 2017 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 101-87 | |
| Dec 08, 2017 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 102-98 | |
| Dec 11, 2017 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 111-104 | |
| Dec 14, 2017 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 112-97 | |
| Dec 18, 2017 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 116-114 | |
| Dec 20, 2017 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 97-84 | |
| Dec 22, 2017 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 113-106 | |
| Dec 23, 2017 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 96-81 | |
| Dec 25, 2017 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 99-92 | |
| Dec 27, 2017 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 126-101 | |
| Dec 29, 2017 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 111-100 | |
| Dec 30, 2017 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 141-128 | |
| Jan 03, 2018 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 125-122 | |
| Jan 04, 2018 | @ Houston Rockets | W 124-114 | |
| Jan 06, 2018 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 121-105 | |
| Jan 08, 2018 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 124-114 | |
| Jan 10, 2018 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 125-106 | |
| Jan 12, 2018 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 108-94 | |
| Jan 13, 2018 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 127-125 | |
| Jan 15, 2018 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 118-108 | |
| Jan 17, 2018 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 119-112 | |
| Jan 20, 2018 | @ Houston Rockets | L 116-108 | |
| Jan 23, 2018 | vs. New York Knicks | W 123-112 | |
| Jan 25, 2018 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 126-113 | |
| Jan 27, 2018 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 109-105 | |
| Jan 30, 2018 | @ Utah Jazz | L 129-99 | |
| Feb 02, 2018 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 119-104 | |
| Feb 03, 2018 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 115-108 | |
| Feb 06, 2018 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 125-105 | |
| Feb 08, 2018 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 121-103 | |
| Feb 10, 2018 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 122-105 | |
| Feb 12, 2018 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 129-83 | |
| Feb 14, 2018 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 123-117 | |
| Feb 22, 2018 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 134-127 | |
| Feb 24, 2018 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 112-80 | |
| Feb 26, 2018 | @ New York Knicks | W 125-111 | |
| Feb 28, 2018 | @ Washington Wizards | W 109-101 | |
| Mar 02, 2018 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 114-109 | |
| Mar 06, 2018 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 114-101 | |
| Mar 08, 2018 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 110-107 | |
| Mar 09, 2018 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 125-108 | |
| Mar 11, 2018 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 109-103 | |
| Mar 14, 2018 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 117-106 | |
| Mar 16, 2018 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 98-93 | |
| Mar 17, 2018 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 124-109 | |
| Mar 19, 2018 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 89-75 | |
| Mar 23, 2018 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 106-94 | |
| Mar 25, 2018 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 110-91 | |
| Mar 27, 2018 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 92-81 | |
| Mar 29, 2018 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 116-107 | |
| Mar 31, 2018 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 112-96 | |
| Apr 01, 2018 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 117-107 | |
| Apr 03, 2018 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 111-107 | |
| Apr 05, 2018 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 126-106 | |
| Apr 07, 2018 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | L 126-120 | |
| Apr 08, 2018 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 117-100 | |
| Apr 10, 2018 | @ Utah Jazz | L 119-79 |