In a match-up against the struggling San Antonio Spurs, who were missing Victor Wembanyama, the Golden State Warriors were poised as favorites. However, their confidence took a hit as they played without Stephen Curry, nursing an ankle injury sustained against the Chicago Bulls.
This absence seemed to affect the Warriors’ usual fervor, resulting in a surprising 113-126 loss to Gregg Popovich’s team. Following this setback, Klay Thompson urged his teammates to shift their focus to the upcoming game.
The Golden State Warriors had suffered a close 122-125 defeat against the Chicago Bulls earlier in the week. Facing the San Antonio Spurs in their last home game of the three-game series, the Warriors hoped to bounce back despite Curry’s absence.
Unfortunately, the trio of Keldon Johnson, Jeremy Sochan, and Malaki Branham from the Spurs combined for 62 points, leading to the Warriors’ first consecutive losses since the end of January.
Expressing his frustration during the postgame conference, Klay Thompson praised Jonathan Kuminga for his impressive 26-point performance and encouraged the team to turn their attention to the next match.
“Tonight was tough for everyone, but Jon stepped up at the rim. Hopefully, he carries that momentum into Monday’s game. It’s a disappointing loss, but we’ll regroup and come back stronger,” Thompson remarked.
Steve Kerr’s team now has an opportunity to redeem themselves as they face the San Antonio Spurs again on Monday to kick off a three-game road trip. With Curry still sidelined, the Warriors will aim to return to their winning ways with the same lineup.
