Golden State’s playoff journey hasn’t just been a run, it’s been a revolution in Warriors playoff games.
From unexpected eruptions to legendary battles, the Warriors gave us moments that reshaped basketball. These 10 Warriors playoff games aren’t just worth rewatching, they define who they are.
Each one tells a story of resilience, shooting brilliance, or mental toughness. Here’s a countdown no fan of Warriors playoff games should skip.
1. 2015 NBA Finals Game 4 vs Cavaliers
The birth of the “Death Lineup.” Andre Iguodala was inserted into the starting five, and everything changed. The Warriors flipped the series, unlocking the formula that would carry them to their first title since 1975 as detailed in this series breakdown of the 2015 Finals.
2. 2016 Western Conference Finals Game 6 vs Thunder
You already know this one: Klay Thompson dropped 11 threes. The Warriors were down, nearly out. Then Klay turned into wildfire. It’s arguably the most important shooting performance in modern NBA history during Warriors playoff games.
3. 2016 Western Conference Finals Game 7 vs Thunder
Curry’s 36 points. The comeback completed. The arena shaking. It’s not just a win, it’s the Warriors’ resilience cemented in history. Watch it for the roar in Oakland and the triumph of belief. Golden State’s 96–88 win that night completed their comeback from 3–1 down and changed the West forever.
4. 2016 NBA Finals Game 4 vs Cavaliers
Before the collapse in Game 7, there was domination. Curry put up 38, the Warriors hit a Finals-record 17 threes, and the Cavs were smothered. Peak Golden State on both ends of the floor.
5. 2017 NBA Finals Game 3 vs Cavaliers
Kevin Durant’s pull-up dagger over LeBron. One shot, millions of broken hearts in Cleveland. It was more than a game-winner, it was a statement. Durant’s cold-blooded three pushed the Warriors ahead 3–0 in a series they never gave back.
6. 2018 NBA Finals Game 1 vs Cavaliers
J.R. Smith’s brain-fade, LeBron’s 51, and the Warriors somehow stealing it in OT. The drama, the stakes, the stars, this was playoff basketball at its most chaotic and cruel. This breakdown of the wild finish proves this game had everything: drama, confusion, and chaos at the highest level.
7. 2019 Western Conference Semifinals Game 6 vs Rockets
No KD. All Curry. Zero points in the first half. Then 33 in the second. The building shook as Steph slammed the door shut on Houston’s dynasty dreams.
8. 2022 NBA Finals Game 6 vs Celtics
Back on the throne. Curry cried after his fourth ring. Wiggins defended like a demon. The Celtics folded under pressure, and Golden State rose again. One of the most emotional wins in franchise history.
9. 2023 Western Conference First Round Game 7 vs Kings
On the road. Sacramento’s crowd was wild. But Steph dropped 50. Yes, 50 in a Game 7. The highest ever in a Game 7. It wasn’t just dominance. It was art.
“You love the feeling of Game 7s… but this one meant more. We wanted to shut the noise up.”
– Stephen Curry, April 2023
10. 2015 Western Conference Semifinals Game 4 vs Grizzlies
Tied 2–2, things could’ve tilted. Instead, Curry and the crew blitzed Memphis by nearly 20. The team matured in that moment. From showmen to champions during the intensity of Warriors playoff games.
| Game | Why Rewatch |
|---|---|
| 2015 Finals Game 4 | Start of Death Lineup era |
| 2016 WCF Game 6 | Klay’s unreal 11 threes |
| 2016 WCF Game 7 | Complete comeback vs Thunder |
| 2016 Finals Game 4 | Record-setting shooting show |
| 2017 Finals Game 3 | Durant’s ice-cold dagger |
| 2018 Finals Game 1 | J.R. blunder and OT tension |
| 2019 WCSF Game 6 | Curry’s 33-point second half |
| 2022 Finals Game 6 | Return to dominance and Curry’s tears |
| 2023 First Round Game 7 vs Kings | Steph’s 50-piece masterpiece |
| 2015 WCSF Game 4 | Warriors’ defining maturity moment |
