Mayor Edwin M. Lee issued the following statement on the Golden State Warriors’ start of the NBA playoff season this weekend in Round One against the Los Angeles Clippers:

“Warriors pride has filled the San Francisco Bay Area as our home team basketball heroes enter the NBA playoffs this weekend. The Dub Nation can now turn its attention to what will undoubtedly be an exhilarating post-season, after an exciting 51-win regular season – the team’s first back-to-back playoff appearances in 20 years.

The San Francisco Bay Area is Warriors Ground, and San Francisco stands behind the Warriors with high hopes for a successful playoff season. Congratulations to the remarkable Warriors team, the entire Golden State Warriors organization and the many fans in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. We’re loud and proud. Go Warriors!”

Mayor Lee has ordered the Golden State Warriors team flag to be flown from City Hall’s balcony starting today. Mayor Lee has also ordered City Hall be lit in Blue & Gold to reflect the City’s passion and enthusiasm for the Golden State Warriors in the playoff season.

Mayor Lee is also encouraging Warriors fans from across the Bay Area to frequent their neighborhood establishments to watch the Championship games and don the Blue & Gold.