The Western Conference playoff race is increasingly chaotic. Just this week, the Denver Nuggets surprised many by parting ways with coach Michael Malone and GM Calvin Booth. Meanwhile, on Wednesday, the Golden State Warriors experienced their own shocker, losing a home game against the short-staffed San Antonio Spurs.

Despite holding a 14-point lead, the Warriors were outperformed in the fourth quarter, culminating in a heartbreaking defeat of 114-111, thanks to a buzzer-beating three-pointer by Barnes. Below is the moment of his historic shot:

“FADE, FIRE, WIN THE GAME 🚨
HARRISON BARNES DRAINS THE #TissotBuzzerBeater TO LIFT THE SPURS! #YourTimeDefinesYourGreatness pic.twitter.com/3PfLqYZvU8” — NBA (@NBA) April 10, 2025

This unexpected outcome complicates the playoff picture further as the Warriors now find themselves tied with the Minnesota Timberwolves, both sitting at 33 losses. This positions them on track for appearance in the Play-In Tournament against each other. Three more playoff hopefuls are very close in terms of performance, and a single victory could completely alter their standings.

Although the Warriors anticipate upcoming matches, they now rely on external factors, needing teams ahead of them to falter. Fortunately, the Grizzlies must face the Timberwolves soon, creating potential for positive shifts in the standings. In a summary, Wednesday night introduced significant variables into the playoff landscape as teams scramble for their positions heading into the final week of the regular season.