Warriors instant analysis: Golden State sees lead in playoff standings diminish after loss to Clippers

SAN FRANCISCO – The postseason does not start until late April, but Monday’s matchup between the Warriors and Clippers at chase Center undeniably had postseason implications.

The Warriors entered the night as the eighth seed and up 2.5 games on the Clippers, which meant that if the Play-In tournament began that night, the Warriors would be guaranteed a trip to the postseason with just a win over the No. 7 seed.

So when the Clippers rallied to beat the Warriors 114-101, a result that...