Warriors become first NBA team to be eliminated from playoffs after loss to Clippers

After making five back-to-back trips to  NBA finals, Golden State Warriors are first team to be eliminated from  NBA 2019-20 season. Warriors were officially eliminated from playoffs after losing to Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night (Wednesday morning IST). Warriors, who have been at bottom of league for entire season, are currently at a 15-50 win-loss record. 

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NBA playoffs: Golden State Warriors become first team to be officially eliminated from NBA playoffs

Warriors' NBA 2019-20 season was in trouble before it even started. Kevin Durant signed up with Brooklyn Nets, Klay Thompson was out after tearing his ACL during 2019 NBA finals, Shaun Livingston retired, DeMarcus Cousins joined Los Angeles Lakers and Andre Iguodala was tred to Memphis Grizzlies. Warriors acquired D'Angelo Russell in return, who along with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green was supposed to help team reach playoffs while Klay Thompson was injured.

However, Stephen Curry broke his left hand in October and was sidelined for 59 games. Green and Russell also dealt with injuries and missed multiple games. Russell was tred to Minnesota Timberwolves for Andrew Wiggins before NBA tre deline in February. 

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Warriors, who are currently out of playoffs, are alrey concentrating on NBA 2020-21 season. team is trying to train and develop ir younger players while working on team's chemistry. Next year, Warriors are expected to play with a full roster including Stephen Curry, Andrew Wiggins, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. After disastrous 2019-20 season, Warriors are also likely to acquire a high lottery pick for 2020 NBA Draft. 

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