WATCH: Coach Steve Kerr HILARIOUSLY faints after finding out Warriors won challenge against referees

The Warriors head coach hilariously fake-faints to express his shock at the rare challenge outcome in his favor.

WATCH: Coach Steve Kerr HILARIOUSLY faints after finding out Warriors won challenge against referees

Steve Kerr pretends to faint and fans himself with his hand as the 'shocking' decision in favor of his challenge is made (via X)

In a tense match against the San Antonio Spurs, Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr challenged a referee’s foul call. The hilarious incident that followed lightened the game’s atmosphere, amusing players and spectators alike.

The Warriors edged out the Spurs 118-112 to go up 2-1 in the group stage of the NBA In-Season Tournament. Stephen Curry dominated the field with his usual stunning performance. However, Kerr’s performance won the hearts of fans.

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The Warriors, up by 11 points late in the third quarter, faced a controversial call by the referees. In a bold move, Kerr decided to challenge the decision on a foul made on Dario Saric. As he made the challenge, Kerr said:

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 I know I'm gonna lose it. I know I'm gonna lose, but I'm gonna challenge it anyway.
Steve Kerr via in-game camera

The challenge went in favor of the Golden State Warriors, which has been so statistically improbable this season that this astonished even Steve Kerr himself. In response to this unexpected victory, Kerr humorously pretended to faint on the sidelines, eliciting laughter and surprise from the players, commenters, and fans alike. This moment of levity was a welcome break from the game’s intensity.

Steve Kerr confident as Steph Curry leads the Warriors to victory yet again

The game saw Stephen Curry leading the Warriors with his usual flair and expertise. His 35-point performance was a key factor in keeping the Warriors ahead throughout the game, highlighting his importance to the team. Although the Warriors have had a shaky start to the season, their superstar point guard has never failed to impress.

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The Golden State Warriors have lost 8 of their last 11 games (Golden State of Mind)

Gary Payton II‘s surprising block on the 7’4″ San Antonio Spurs star rookie Victor Wembanyama was another match highlight. As the season progresses, moments like these will always entertain the team and strengthen their camaraderie and spirit. Kerr’s lighthearted reaction to winning the challenge will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the season’s more humorous highlights.

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Kerr seemed confident about the victory as the Warriors are now 2-1 in the In-Season tournament. It also seems he expected the slump they’re currently facing at the beginning of the season. In the post-game, he talked about how Payton was developing into the team’s woodwork, making plays happen just because he understands Steph very well. This chemistry with their primary scorer and his superior defensive IQ make him one of Kerr’s favorites to play.

Steve Kerr also admitted the team has lacked chemistry lately and tends to rush the play sometimes. This was evident from the 34 points they allowed off of the 24 turnovers they made in today’s game. Despite this, he believed they would prove they still have what it takes. It’s just a lousy start for the Warriors, which will slowly develop as the season progresses.

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