Steph Curry had to sit on the bench and watch as Minnesota’s substitutes took control of the game early in the fourth quarter. The Warriors are facing a tough challenge to secure a spot in the postseason, and they’re struggling to adapt to this unfamiliar situation.
Coach Steve Kerr decided to give his star point guard, Steph Curry, extra rest during the game, especially in the fourth quarter. Interestingly, the Timberwolves had a significant lead while Curry was resting.
When Curry returned to the game with just under seven minutes left, the Warriors were behind by eight points. Unfortunately, they couldn’t recover and lost 114-110 to the Timberwolves, marking their sixth defeat in the last nine games. In their previous game against Indiana, Curry played for 35 minutes.
Kerr explained that they can’t rely solely on Curry to carry the team every game. He emphasized the importance of managing Curry’s playing time to keep him fresh and prevent fatigue.
Curry expressed some surprise at his extended bench time but understood Kerr’s reasoning. He acknowledged the need to find a balance in his playing time.
With their current standing at 36-34, the Warriors are just one game ahead of Houston for the 10th spot in the Western Conference, which would secure them a place in the play-in tournament.
Curry emphasized the importance of every game, especially considering their unexpected position in the standings. He expressed his readiness to play more minutes if needed.
This season has been challenging for the Warriors both on and off the court, with issues like player suspensions and the passing of assistant coach Dejan Milojević. They seem far from the dominant form that led them to win their fourth NBA title in 2022.
Draymond Green added that building good habits is crucial for winning games, something the Warriors have been struggling with this season.
