Golden State Warriors Playoff History: Series by Year

This is a timeline with all the NBA postseason series played by the Golden State Warriors. It also includes data about how the team arrived to the Playoffs that year and the result of each series, since their first season in 1947 to the present.

In their 79 seasons in the NBA, the Golden State Warriors made the postseason 37 times. On those years they have played a total of 77 playoff series, of which they won 47 and lost 30, for a 61.0 winning percentge.

So far, they have reached the NBA Finals 12 times and have won 7 Championships.

Golden State Warriors Playoffs Timeline

2025 Playoffs

Teams for these Playoffs are still to be determined.

2024 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors didn't qualify for the Playoffs (46-36 season record, 10th in the Western Conference). They lost to the Kings in the Western Conference Play-In.

2023 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 6th seed in the Western Conference (44-38 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Sacramento Kings 4-3 in the Western Conference First Round
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    Lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 2-4 in the Western Conference Semifinals

2022 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Western Conference (53-29 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Denver Nuggets 4-1 in the Western Conference First Round
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    Defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 4-2 in the Western Conference Semifinals
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    Defeated the Dallas Mavericks 4-1 in the Western Conference Finals
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    Defeated the Boston Celtics 4-2 in the NBA Finals

The Warriors won the Championship in 2022, it was the 7th NBA title in franchise history.

2021 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors didn't qualify for the Playoffs (39-33 season record, 9th in the Western Conference). They lost to the Grizzlies and lost to the Lakers in the Western Conference Play-In.

2020 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors didn't qualify for the Playoffs (15-50 season record, 15th in the Western Conference).

2019 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Western Conference (57-25 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 4-2 in the Western Conference First Round
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    Defeated the Houston Rockets 4-2 in the Western Conference Semifinals
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    Defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 4-0 in the Western Conference Finals
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    Lost to the Toronto Raptors 2-4 in the NBA Finals

2018 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 2nd seed in the Western Conference (58-24 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the Western Conference First Round
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    Defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 4-1 in the Western Conference Semifinals
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    Defeated the Houston Rockets 4-3 in the Western Conference Finals
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    Defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 4-0 in the NBA Finals

The Warriors won the Championship in 2018, it was the 6th NBA title in franchise history.

2017 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Western Conference (67-15 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 4-0 in the Western Conference First Round
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    Defeated the Utah Jazz 4-0 in the Western Conference Semifinals
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    Defeated the San Antonio Spurs 4-0 in the Western Conference Finals
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    Defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 4-1 in the NBA Finals

The Warriors won the Championship in 2017, it was the 5th NBA title in franchise history.

2016 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Western Conference (73-9 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Houston Rockets 4-1 in the Western Conference First Round
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    Defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 4-1 in the Western Conference Semifinals
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    Defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 4-3 in the Western Conference Finals
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    Lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 3-4 in the NBA Finals

2015 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Western Conference (67-15 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 4-0 in the Western Conference First Round
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    Defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 4-2 in the Western Conference Semifinals
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    Defeated the Houston Rockets 4-1 in the Western Conference Finals
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    Defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 4-2 in the NBA Finals

The Warriors won the Championship in 2015, it was the 4th NBA title in franchise history.

2014 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 6th seed in the Western Conference (51-31 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Los Angeles Clippers 3-4 in the Western Conference First Round

2013 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 6th seed in the Western Conference (47-35 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Denver Nuggets 4-2 in the Western Conference First Round
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    Lost to the San Antonio Spurs 2-4 in the Western Conference Semifinals

2012 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors didn't qualify for the Playoffs (23-43 season record, 13th in the Western Conference).

2011 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors didn't qualify for the Playoffs (36-46 season record, 12th in the Western Conference).

2010 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors didn't qualify for the Playoffs (26-56 season record, 13th in the Western Conference).

2009 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors didn't qualify for the Playoffs (29-53 season record, 10th in the Western Conference).

2008 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors didn't qualify for the Playoffs (48-34 season record, 9th in the Western Conference).

2007 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 8th seed in the Western Conference (42-40 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Dallas Mavericks 4-2 in the Western Conference First Round
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    Lost to the Utah Jazz 1-4 in the Western Conference Semifinals

2006 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors didn't qualify for the Playoffs (34-48 season record, 13th in the Western Conference).

2005 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors didn't qualify for the Playoffs (34-48 season record, 12th in the Western Conference).

2004 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors didn't qualify for the Playoffs (37-45 season record, 11th in the Western Conference).

2003 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors didn't qualify for the Playoffs (38-44 season record, 11th in the Western Conference).

2002 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors didn't qualify for the Playoffs (21-61 season record, 14th in the Western Conference).

2001 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors didn't qualify for the Playoffs (17-65 season record, 14th in the Western Conference).

2000 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors didn't qualify for the Playoffs (19-63 season record, 13th in the Western Conference).

1999 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors didn't qualify for the Playoffs (21-29 season record, 10th in the Western Conference).

1998 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors didn't qualify for the Playoffs (19-63 season record, 12th in the Western Conference).

1997 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors didn't qualify for the Playoffs (30-52 season record, 10th in the Western Conference).

1996 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors didn't qualify for the Playoffs (36-46 season record, 9th in the Western Conference).

1995 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors didn't qualify for the Playoffs (26-56 season record, 11th in the Western Conference).

1994 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 6th seed in the Western Conference (50-32 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Phoenix Suns 0-3 in the Western Conference First Round

1993 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors didn't qualify for the Playoffs (34-48 season record, 10th in the Western Conference).

1992 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Western Conference (55-27 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Seattle Supersonics 1-3 in the Western Conference First Round

1991 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 7th seed in the Western Conference (44-38 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the San Antonio Spurs 3-1 in the Western Conference First Round
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    Lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 1-4 in the Western Conference Semifinals

1990 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors didn't qualify for the Playoffs (37-45 season record, 10th in the Western Conference).

1989 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 7th seed in the Western Conference (43-39 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Utah Jazz 3-0 in the Western Conference First Round
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    Lost to the Phoenix Suns 1-4 in the Western Conference Semifinals

1988 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors didn't qualify for the Playoffs (20-62 season record, 11th in the Western Conference).

1987 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 5th seed in the Western Conference (42-40 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Utah Jazz 3-2 in the Western Conference First Round
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    Lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 1-4 in the Western Conference Semifinals

* The Lakers ended up winning the Championship.

1986 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors didn't qualify for the Playoffs (30-52 season record, 12th in the Western Conference).

1985 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors didn't qualify for the Playoffs (22-60 season record, 12th in the Western Conference).

1984 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors didn't qualify for the Playoffs (37-45 season record, 9th in the Western Conference).

1983 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors didn't qualify for the Playoffs (30-52 season record, 9th in the Western Conference).

1982 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors didn't qualify for the Playoffs (45-37 season record, 7th in the Western Conference).

1981 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors didn't qualify for the Playoffs (39-43 season record, 7th in the Western Conference).

1980 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors didn't qualify for the Playoffs (24-58 season record, 10th in the Western Conference).

1979 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors didn't qualify for the Playoffs (38-44 season record, 9th in the Western Conference).

1978 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors didn't qualify for the Playoffs (43-39 season record, 7th in the Western Conference).

1977 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 4th seed in the Western Conference (46-36 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Detroit Pistons 2-1 in the Western Conference First Round
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    Lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 3-4 in the Western Conference Semifinals

1976 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Western Conference (59-23 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Detroit Pistons 4-2 in the Western Conference Semifinals
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    Lost to the Phoenix Suns 3-4 in the Western Conference Finals

1975 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Western Conference (48-34 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Seattle Supersonics 4-2 in the Western Conference Semifinals
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    Defeated the Chicago Bulls 4-3 in the Western Conference Finals
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    Defeated the Washington Bullets 4-0 in the NBA Finals

The Warriors won the Championship in 1975, it was the 3rd NBA title in franchise history.

1974 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors didn't qualify for the Playoffs (44-38 season record, 5th in the Western Conference).

1973 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 4th seed in the Western Conference (47-35 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 4-2 in the Western Conference Semifinals
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    Lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 1-4 in the Western Conference Finals

1972 Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 4th seed in the Western Conference (51-31 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Milwaukee Bucks 1-4 in the Western Conference Semifinals

1971 Playoffs

The San Francisco Warriors qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 6th seed in the Western Conference (41-41 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Milwaukee Bucks 1-4 in the Western Conference Semifinals

* The Bucks ended up winning the Championship.

1970 Playoffs

The San Francisco Warriors didn't qualify for the Playoffs (30-52 season record, 6th in the Western Division).

1969 Playoffs

The San Francisco Warriors qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Western Division (41-41 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 2-4 in the Western Division Semifinals

1968 Playoffs

The San Francisco Warriors qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Western Division (43-39 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the St. Louis Hawks 4-2 in the Western Division Semifinals
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    Lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 0-4 in the Western Division Finals

1967 Playoffs

The San Francisco Warriors qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Western Division (44-37 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 3-0 in the Western Division Semifinals
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    Defeated the St. Louis Hawks 4-2 in the Western Division Finals
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    Lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 2-4 in the NBA Finals

1966 Playoffs

The San Francisco Warriors didn't qualify for the Playoffs (35-45 season record, 4th in the Western Division).

1965 Playoffs

The San Francisco Warriors didn't qualify for the Playoffs (17-63 season record, 5th in the Western Division).

1964 Playoffs

The San Francisco Warriors qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Western Division (48-32 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the St. Louis Hawks 4-3 in the Western Division Finals
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    Lost to the Boston Celtics 1-4 in the NBA Finals

1963 Playoffs

The San Francisco Warriors didn't qualify for the Playoffs (31-49 season record, 4th in the Western Division).

1962 Playoffs

The Philadelphia Warriors qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 2nd seed in the Eastern Division (49-31 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Syracuse Nationals 3-2 in the Eastern Division Semifinals
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    Lost to the Boston Celtics 3-4 in the Eastern Division Finals

* The Celtics ended up winning the Championship.

1961 Playoffs

The Philadelphia Warriors qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 2nd seed in the Eastern Division (46-33 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Syracuse Nationals 0-3 in the Eastern Division Semifinals

1960 Playoffs

The Philadelphia Warriors qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 2nd seed in the Eastern Division (49-26 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Syracuse Nationals 2-1 in the Eastern Division Semifinals
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    Lost to the Boston Celtics 2-4 in the Eastern Division Finals

* The Celtics ended up winning the Championship.

1959 Playoffs

The Philadelphia Warriors didn't qualify for the Playoffs (32-40 season record, 4th in the Eastern Division).

1958 Playoffs

The Philadelphia Warriors qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Eastern Division (37-35 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Syracuse Nationals 2-1 in the Eastern Division Semifinals
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    Lost to the Boston Celtics 1-4 in the Eastern Division Finals

1957 Playoffs

The Philadelphia Warriors qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Eastern Division (37-35 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Syracuse Nationals 0-2 in the Eastern Division Semifinals

1956 Playoffs

The Philadelphia Warriors qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Eastern Division (45-27 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Syracuse Nationals 3-2 in the Eastern Division Finals
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    Defeated the Fort Wayne Pistons 4-1 in the NBA Finals

The Warriors won the Championship in 1956, it was the 2nd NBA title in franchise history.

1955 Playoffs

The Philadelphia Warriors didn't qualify for the Playoffs (33-39 season record, 4th in the Eastern Division).

1954 Playoffs

The Philadelphia Warriors didn't qualify for the Playoffs (29-43 season record, 4th in the Eastern Division).

1953 Playoffs

The Philadelphia Warriors didn't qualify for the Playoffs (12-57 season record, 5th in the Eastern Division).

1952 Playoffs

The Philadelphia Warriors qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 4th seed in the Eastern Division (33-33 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Syracuse Nationals 1-2 in the Eastern Division Semifinals

1951 Playoffs

The Philadelphia Warriors qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Eastern Division (40-26 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Syracuse Nationals 0-2 in the Eastern Division Semifinals

1950 Playoffs

The Philadelphia Warriors qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 4th seed in the Eastern Division (26-42 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Syracuse Nationals 0-2 in the Eastern Division Semifinals

1949 Playoffs

The Philadelphia Warriors qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 4th seed in the Eastern Division (28-32 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Washington Capitols 0-2 in the Eastern Division Semifinals

1948 Playoffs

The Philadelphia Warriors qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Eastern Division (27-21 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the St. Louis Bombers 4-3 in the Semifinals
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    Lost to the Baltimore Bullets (1st) 2-4 in the NBA Finals

1947 Playoffs

The Philadelphia Warriors qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 2nd seed in the Eastern Division (35-25 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the St. Louis Bombers 2-1 in the Quarterfinals
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    Defeated the New York Knicks 2-0 in the Semifinals
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    Defeated the Chicago Stags 4-1 in the NBA Finals

The Warriors won the Championship in 1947, it was the 1st NBA title in franchise history.

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