Stephen Curry gets real about Warriors being ‘mediocre team’ after NBA cup loss
Stephen Curry delivered a blunt assessment of the Warriors' performance, acknowledging the need to address issues to avoid becoming mediocre.
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Stephen Curry took responsibility for the Golden State Warriors’ recent loss, acknowledging that the team needs to address its issues promptly to avoid becoming a mediocre team. Despite holding a six-point lead with just 77 seconds remaining, the Warriors ultimately fell to the Houston Rockets 91-90 in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup.
Stephen Curry attributed the team’s struggles to its ongoing process of self-discovery. He noted that the Warriors are still experimenting and figuring out their identity as a unit. According to Curry, identifying and solving their problems will be a crucial turning point in their season.
The pattern of scoreless droughts down the stretch has to be addressed or else we’ll be a mediocre team. I’ll take responsibility for not being able to get us organized and not being able to finish plays. Ball’s in my hands. I got to make shots.
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Steph Curry: “The pattern of scoreless droughts down the stretch has to be addressed or else we’ll be a mediocre team. I’ll take responsibility for not being able to get us organized and not being able to finish plays. Ball’s in my hands. I got to make shots.” pic.twitter.com/MdxUG1q9E0
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) December 12, 2024
The Golden State Warriors’ loss to the Houston Rockets has dropped them to a 14-10 record, and their recent performances have been lackluster. According to Curry, who had a solid individual game with 19 points and five assists, the team’s inability to close out games effectively will lead to another disappointing season if not addressed.
The Warriors’ collapse against the Rockets was particularly alarming. They failed to score a single point in the final three minutes of the game and committed two shot clock violations during that stretch. The team’s offense was disjointed and ineffective down the stretch, a pattern that is becoming increasingly familiar this season.
Golden State Warriors head coach, Steve Kerr slams referee following loss to Houston Rockets
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was left fuming after a disputed call in the final minutes of their NBA Cup loss to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. With the Warriors leading 90-89, a loose ball foul was called on Jonathan Kuminga, which Kerr vehemently disagreed with. The call ultimately proved decisive, as the Rockets capitalized on the opportunity to take the lead.
Steve Kerr went on a 2 minute rant about the officiating tonight
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Kerr was scathing in his criticism of the officials, suggesting that even an elementary school referee would not have made such a call in a crucial game situation. The Warriors had been in position to ice the game, but Stephen Curry missed a three-point attempt, and the loose ball foul call swung the momentum in the Rockets’ favor.
Kerr expressed frustration that the call was made for a foul rather than a jump ball, which he felt would have been the more appropriate decision. He also suggested that a timeout call for the Rockets would have been more understandable.
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