Dennis Schroder scored 23 points with five 3-pointers, Brandin Podziemski contributed 20 points off the bench with Stephen Curry sitting out to rest his troublesome knees, and the Golden State Warriors beat the stumbling Utah Jazz 114-103.
The new-look Warriors starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup is Steph Curry, Buddy Hield, Andrew Wiggins, Gary Payton II, and Kevon Looney. Payton and Looney have each started just five games this season, while Hield has started ten.
Head coach Steve Kerr confirmed that Stephen Curry's knees have been bothering him, and they ruled him out for Tuesday’s game.
Golden State actually jumped ahead in the first half of this game. However, the Kings rallied behind a massive third quarter where they outscored the Warriors 37-20. Sacramento sealed the deal with a 38-32 fourth, dropping Golden State back under .500 during the 2024-25 NBA season.
Dennis Schroder tries to defend Buddy Hield from fake news, without realizing the information was posted by a notorious parody account
“I wouldn’t worry about the Celtics if I were one of their fans,” Kerr said. “This is normal.” The Celtics built a first-half lead on the back of their defense Monday before running away from the Golden State Warriors for a 125-85 win. It was less than two hours before tipoff when Kerr provided his perspective on his opponent’s recent slippage.
The Golden State Warriors have struggled with consistency all season, but after a 131-106 victory over the Chicago Bulls, they seem to have found a glimmer of hope. With a 21-21
While Anthony Edwards was at the free-throw line, Buddy Hield and Gary Payton II began arguing about the defensive setup.
Jayson Tatum scored 22 points, Kristaps Porzingis had 18 and the Boston Celtics handed the Golden State Warriors their most lopsided home loss in 40 years with a 125-85 victory.
Buddy Hield lit the league on fire at the beginning of this season. He started the year as an offensive force, giving the Warriors the shooting and spacing they needed to start the season 12-3.
But the team has been "fun-bad," thanks to solid play from two-time All-Star small forward/shooting guard LaVine, two-time All-Star center Nikola Vucevic, and guards Coby White, Ayo Dosunmu and Giddey. In the mediocre East, the Bulls are good enough to have at least a shot at the postseason.
Saturday night’s nationally televised 118-108 loss pushes the Warriors (22-23) back under .500. Davis torched the shorthanded Warriors with 36 points and 13 rebounds as the Lakers held a comfortable lead for the entire second half. Seven Warriors scored in double figures, but it was an inopportune time for Curry to have an off night.