Warriors' Supersized Nightmare: Tiny Mistakes Haunt Team in Loss to Wolves
The Golden State Warriors, who boast a star-studded lineup including Stephen Curry, were left reeling after a 127-120 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. The defeat marked a third consecutive defeat for the team and brought their record to .500.
Curry, who erupted for 39 points, was unable to single-handedly right the ship as his teammates committed dozens of crucial errors that ultimately doomed the Warriors. These mistakes ranged from botched rotations to missed box-outs, careless fouls, and a slew of other missteps that left the team struggling to contain the Timberwolves' supersized forwards.
The Wolves' dominant big men, particularly Rudy Gobert and Naz Reid, proved too much for the Warriors to handle, drawing 66 points in the paint and 28 free throws. Curry acknowledged that his team's defense was lackluster, stating that they lost sight of Reid on multiple occasions and struggled with transition defense.
For second-year Dutchman Quinten Post, the loss was particularly painful after he committed a crucial error late in the game. With the score tied at 119-118, Post hesitated on a 3-point shot, pausing for several beats before taking the shot. He later admitted that he wishes he had simply shot it instead of hesitating.
Despite the losses, Warriors coach Steve Kerr emphasized that injuries are a part of the NBA season and his team battled well despite being without key players Draymond Green and Al Horford. For guard De'Anthony Melton, who returned from ACL rehab in his third game back, the loss was a tough pill to swallow as he reflected on what could have been done differently.
As the Warriors look to regroup and refocus, they will need to address their defensive shortcomings if they hope to mount a successful comeback. With a road game against the Portland Trail Blazers looming, Curry and his teammates will need to find a way to overcome their mistakes and rise to the challenge.
The Golden State Warriors, who boast a star-studded lineup including Stephen Curry, were left reeling after a 127-120 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. The defeat marked a third consecutive defeat for the team and brought their record to .500.
Curry, who erupted for 39 points, was unable to single-handedly right the ship as his teammates committed dozens of crucial errors that ultimately doomed the Warriors. These mistakes ranged from botched rotations to missed box-outs, careless fouls, and a slew of other missteps that left the team struggling to contain the Timberwolves' supersized forwards.
The Wolves' dominant big men, particularly Rudy Gobert and Naz Reid, proved too much for the Warriors to handle, drawing 66 points in the paint and 28 free throws. Curry acknowledged that his team's defense was lackluster, stating that they lost sight of Reid on multiple occasions and struggled with transition defense.
For second-year Dutchman Quinten Post, the loss was particularly painful after he committed a crucial error late in the game. With the score tied at 119-118, Post hesitated on a 3-point shot, pausing for several beats before taking the shot. He later admitted that he wishes he had simply shot it instead of hesitating.
Despite the losses, Warriors coach Steve Kerr emphasized that injuries are a part of the NBA season and his team battled well despite being without key players Draymond Green and Al Horford. For guard De'Anthony Melton, who returned from ACL rehab in his third game back, the loss was a tough pill to swallow as he reflected on what could have been done differently.
As the Warriors look to regroup and refocus, they will need to address their defensive shortcomings if they hope to mount a successful comeback. With a road game against the Portland Trail Blazers looming, Curry and his teammates will need to find a way to overcome their mistakes and rise to the challenge.
ugh i cant even believe wat happened last nite. curry is literally tryin 2 carry the team on his back like he did in 2015 but this time it just aint enough 
they needed more than jus one guy doin all the work. and wot r dem mistakes?? botched rotations, missed box outs... it's like dey didnt even show up to de game 
rudy gobert & naz reid were like 2 big men on a mission, drawin 66 points in the paint alone 
and dey got away wit it too. i feel 4 quinten post tho, hes just tryin 2 do his thang but hes gettin held back by his teammates 
hes shoulda took dat shot & not hesitated 4 seconds 
but yeah, this loss is a tough pill 2 swallow 4 de warriors. they gotta regroup & refocus, 'specially on deir defense...
Warriors are having such a tough season 
I mean, they've got the talent, but it's like they're not playing as a team anymore 
Curry is still putting up crazy numbers, but it's just not enough 
Rudy Gobert and Naz Reid are a nightmare to deal with 
They need to step up their defense ASAP 
or they'll be stuck in 5th gear 
. And Curry can't single-handedly carry the team to wins, you know? He's got some great teammates, but they need to step up their defense 
️ or else they'll keep losing 
. It's not just about Curry scoring 39 points, they need their whole team to step up 
. And yeah, Post's hesitation was a major turn-off 
. The Wolves' big men were too strong for them, it's true 
. They need to get those key players back and figure out their defensive game 
. They're giving up too many easy baskets and struggling with transition defense 
. I mean, he's putting up 39 points, but his teammates are making mistakes left and right 
. And Post's hesitation on that 3-pointer was a crucial mistake 
. Not good, guys! 
And don't even get me started on Quinten Post, what was he thinking on that hesitation? You gotta take the shot, no hesitation! 
. And what's with all these tiny mistakes? A few missed box-outs here, some careless fouls there... it adds up! 
.
. Curry's 39 points weren't enough, they needed their other players to step up too 
. Those rotations were all over the place and Reid was getting easy buckets 
. I mean, Steph Curry is on fire as always, but when he tries to carry his team, he's gonna need some help from his squad 
. The Wolves were clearly over them in the paint, I don't think even Gobert's height could save them now 
. Anyway, gotta see how they bounce back from this loss