Norman Powell scored 24 points, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to a 102-92 victory over the struggling Golden State Warriors on Friday night, marking their third win against Golden State this season. No doubt, the Warriors struggled with their absentees.

Golden State’s Jonathan Kuminga was a bright spot, coming off the bench to score a career-high 34 points. However, the Warriors were undermanned, missing both Stephen Curry (knee) and Draymond Green (back). The game turned physical in the fourth quarter as the Warriors rallied from a 19-point deficit to cut the lead to three. A sequence of hard fouls escalated tensions, including James Harden fouling Brandin Podziemski, who fell hard to the court.

Shortly after, Podziemski collided with Amir Coffey near the Warriors bench, leading to technical fouls for Harden and Lindy Waters III. The crowd expressed its discontent by booing Podziemski every time he touched the ball.

The Clippers took control in the third quarter after a tightly contested first half in which neither team led by more than six points. The Clippers capped the third with a flurry of 3-pointers from multiple players, building a commanding 79-60 lead.

Despite shooting just 37% from the floor, the Warriors showed grit on the boards, outrebounding the Clippers 47-39, including an impressive 19 offensive rebounds. However, the team’s recent struggles persisted, dropping them to 3-12 over their last 15 games, including three straight losses. Following this disappointing loss, let’s grade each of the Warriors players.

Jonathan Kuminga: A

Stats: 34 PTS, 10 REB, 5 AST, 2 STL, 1 BLK, 3 TO, 1 PF, 11-19 FG, 1-3 3PT, 11-14 FT, -5, 37 MIN

Jonathan Kuminga delivered a stellar performance, scoring a career-high 34 points while adding 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, and a block. His aggressive play, including 14 free-throw attempts, was the driving force behind the Warriors’ effort to stay competitive. Although the team fell short, Kuminga’s efficiency (11-19 FG) and two-way contributions stood out as a beacon of promise in an otherwise tough loss.

Trayce Jackson-Davis: B

Stats: 15 PTS, 9 REB, 2 AST, 2 STL, 0 BLK, 2 TO, 1 PF, 7-12 FG, 0-0 3PT, 1-2 FT, -12, 31 MIN

Trayce Jackson-Davis displayed energy and skill in his 31 minutes on the floor, finishing with 15 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals. His ability to crash the boards and finish effectively (7-12 FG) added much-needed inside presence. While he wasn’t flawless defensively, his overall impact was positive, showcasing his growing role in the rotation.

Moses Moody: B-

Stats: 11 PTS, 2 REB, 1 AST, 3 STL, 0 BLK, 1 TO, 4 PF, 4-11 FG, 1-5 3PT, 2-2 FT, +6, 24 MIN

Moses Moody contributed 11 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 steals, playing a scrappy game on both ends of the floor. Despite his effort, his inefficiency from the field (4-11 FG, 1-5 3PT) and foul trouble limited his overall effectiveness. However, his defensive activity and hustle helped spark some key moments for the Warriors.

Brandin Podziemski: B-

Stats: 10 PTS, 2 REB, 5 AST, 3 STL, 0 BLK, 0 TO, 2 PF, 4-9 FG, 2-5 3PT, 0-0 FT, +6, 31 MIN

Brandin Podziemski brought solid playmaking and energy with 10 points, 5 assists, and 3 steals. He was efficient in his shot selection (4-9 FG) and showed poise despite the physicality of the game. However, his involvement in tense sequences and minor lapses defensively kept his impact from being greater.

Kyle Anderson: C+

Stats: 5 PTS, 6 REB, 1 AST, 2 STL, 0 BLK, 1 TO, 0 PF, 2-4 FG, 1-2 3PT, 0-0 FT, -7, 15 MIN

Kyle Anderson had a quiet but efficient night, scoring 5 points on 2-4 shooting while grabbing 6 rebounds and adding a steal. His limited minutes (15) curtailed his ability to leave a more significant mark on the game, and his lack of assertiveness offensively was noticeable when the Warriors needed scoring.

Dennis Schroder: C

Stats: 7 PTS, 1 REB, 5 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 3 TO, 0 PF, 3-11 FG, 0-6 3PT, 1-2 FT, -16, 24 MIN

Dennis Schroder had a rough outing offensively, scoring only 7 points while shooting a poor 3-11 from the field and missing all six of his three-point attempts. Though he dished out 5 assists, his turnovers and inability to generate consistent offense were detrimental in a game where the Warriors needed leadership from their veteran guard.

Buddy Hield: C

Stats: 5 PTS, 9 REB, 0 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 1 TO, 2 PF, 2-8 FG, 1-6 3PT, 0-0 FT, -16, 22 MIN

Buddy Hield’s rebounding effort stood out as he grabbed 9 boards, but his scoring was underwhelming, managing just 5 points on 2-8 shooting, including 1-6 from deep. Known for his shooting prowess, Hield’s inability to find his rhythm offensively left the Warriors struggling for perimeter scoring.

Kevon Looney: C

Stats: 0 PTS, 4 REB, 0 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 1 TO, 3 PF, 0-2 FG, 0-0 3PT, 0-0 FT, 0, 12 MIN

Kevon Looney had an uncharacteristically quiet game, failing to score and pulling down just 4 rebounds in 12 minutes of play. His usual presence on the boards and ability to anchor the defense were notably absent, which hurt the Warriors’ interior presence.

Andrew Wiggins: C-

Stats: 5 PTS, 2 REB, 2 AST, 0 STL, 1 BLK, 1 TO, 0 PF, 2-11 FG, 1-3 3PT, 0-0 FT, -16, 24 MIN

Andrew Wiggins had a disappointing game, scoring only 5 points on a dismal 2-11 shooting. Despite contributing 2 rebounds and 2 assists, his lack of offensive impact and inefficiency were glaring issues, especially in a game where the Warriors needed him to step up in the absence of key players.

Lindy Waters III: C-

Stats: 0 PTS, 1 REB, 1 AST, 2 STL, 0 BLK, 0 TO, 1 PF, 0-6 FG, 0-6 3PT, 0-0 FT, +16, 16 MIN

Lindy Waters III brought hustle and defensive energy, recording 2 steals, but his offensive struggles (0-6 FG, 0-6 3PT) were glaring. Despite his strong defensive effort, his inability to contribute on the scoreboard limited his effectiveness in his 16 minutes on the floor.

Gui Santos: N/A

Stats: 0 PTS, 1 REB, 1 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 1 TO, 2 PF, 0-1 FG, 0-1 3PT, 0-0 FT, -8, 5 MIN

Gui Santos played only 5 minutes, contributing 1 rebound and 1 assist. His limited minutes and lack of significant impact make it difficult to provide a meaningful grade.

Quinten Post: N/A

Stats: 0 PTS, 0 REB, 1 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 0 TO, 0 PF, 0-1 FG, 0-1 3PT, 0-0 FT, +2, 1 MIN

Quinten Post saw just 1 minute of action, recording 1 assist. His minimal playing time didn’t allow for an assessment of his performance.