The Golden State Warriors’ downward spiral continues, with a fifth consecutive loss sparking widespread discontent with Steve Kerr’s coaching. What’s most galling for fans is that the team isn’t getting blown out – they’re blowing leads, as seen in their latest defeat to the Nuggets.
They could’ve grabbed the top spot in the West but fell. Entering as the No. 2 seed, a win would have secured their climb to No. 1. Instead, they couldn’t shut the door on their rivals and now find themselves in a must-win road scenario to keep their NBA Cup hopes alive.
It’s a tough spot for Golden State, especially with the stakes getting higher. A win was within reach, but they’ll need to bounce back quickly to stay in the hunt for the semifinals.
Back home, the Nuggets bounced back strong after a road loss. Jonathan Kuminga shined with 19 points, an early dunk, sharp passing, and strong defense, showcasing his potential despite a rocky start to the season. But when it mattered most, Nikola Jokic took over.
The 3x MVP erased an eight-point deficit, finishing with 38 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, and five steals. In the final seconds, Jokic blocked Kuminga’s layup and sealed the win with clutch free throws, reminding everyone why he’s the league’s reigning king of the clutch.
Kerr had plans to tweak the rotation, but those adjustments are on hold until Green is back in action. For now, he narrowed his strategy, opting to roll with a 10-player rotation instead. And now fans want answers, not doubts. They demand his resignation.
“Fire Kerr,” say fans as the Warriors lose their fifth game in a row
Steve Kerr has been under criticism lately, according to fans, as his controversial rotations have cost the Warriors 5 games!
“Steve Kerr’s maddening substitution patterns costing games. 10 points up and no shooters in sight. It’s time to trade Wiggins and Slow Mo. Damn,” said one frustrated user.
The Warriors entered the 4th quarter with a 6-point lead. With 2 minutes left and the Nuggets 10-0, Kerr didn’t even call a timeout.
Another user was furious. “Fire Steve Kerr”. They want him gone. His experiments with the rotation have everyone livid. Steph Curry is not being given enough minutes. When the team needs him, he’s on the bench. It has been 20 games now, the starting five should have been confirmed by now. Four consecutive losses saw the rotation cut down to 10 players, but not giving players in form enough minutes has been the last straw.
You’re gonna need to sit down for this next one because we can feel the rage of this fan.
“STEVE KERR WHY DO U HAVE TO PLAY EVERYONE 20 MINUTES EVERY GAME IF MOODY IS PLAYING WELL LET HIM PLAY 25/30 MIN AND IF BUDDY IS HAVING A BAD GAME PLAY HIM 10/15 MIN INSTEAD F**K BRO” wrote another user.
Launching a 10-2 run to kick off the 4th quarter, Moses Moody, after struggling with his shot and playing under three minutes in Saturday’s loss to Phoenix found his rhythm. His spark gave the Warriors a temporary edge midway through the period.
But when they needed the same effort in the closing minutes, guess who was on the floor? Not Moody, but Brandin Podziemski, who we all know has been struggling with his shooting.
“Steve Kerr the king of dogs**t rotations” commented another user.
The Warriors have squandered significant second-half leads in three recent games, exposing a troubling pattern. Even in a contest where they dished out 36 assists, opponents found a way to stifle Golden State’s offense. By locking in on Stephen Curry, teams effectively disrupted the Warriors’ rhythm and closed the door on their chances. All of these mistakes call for some hard decisions to be made.
What do you think? Kerr should be given more time, or have we seen enough?
