Stephen Curry dished on the Warriors current state after suffering another disappointing loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Stephen Curry dishes on Warriors issues after crushing defeat to Cleveland Cavaliers
The Golden State Warriors endured another disheartening loss on Monday night, falling 113-95 to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The defeat pushed the Warriors back to a .500 record at 16-16 and further exposed their struggles over the past month. Warriors’ star player, once again, had an off night, scoring just 11 points on 4-of-14 shooting.
Monday’s performance all but compounded Stephen Curry’s recent struggles. What made this loss particularly jarring was the Warriors’ lackluster energy and execution. After a promising 12-3 start to the season, Golden State has crumbled, going 4-13 in their last 17 games. Curry summed up the team’s current state in his postgame comments, delivering a brutally honest assessment.
As the kids say, we’re very mid right now. We’re just very average.
Stephen Curry admitted
Steph Curry: “Like the kids say, we’re very mid right now. Just very average.” pic.twitter.com/k2heozvcYT
— 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) December 31, 2024
Despite strong efforts from young players like Moses Moody and Jonathan Kuminga, who led the team in scoring with 19 and 18 points, respectively, Golden State’s veterans, especially Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, failed to step up. On Cleveland’s side of the game, their dynamic backcourt duo of Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland combined for 48 points.
The Warriors were expected to bounce back after acquiring veteran guard Dennis Schroder via trade, but the results have been far from encouraging. Since the trade, the team has gone 2-5, with their chemistry appearing fractured and offensive still struggling. Monday’s loss also marked the Cavaliers’ second dominant win over the Warriors this season, following a game which saw them down by 41 points.
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr didn’t shy away from echoing Stephen Curry’s sentiments following the game. Addressing the team’s recent slump, Kerr emphasized the importance of accountability and acknowledged the harsh reality of their performance.
You are what your record says you are. I think there’s a lot of truth to that. We’ve fallen from that early start where we had a lot of momentum and good flow to our game.
Steve Kerr said
Steve Kerr: “You are what your record says you are. I think there’s a lot of truth to that.” pic.twitter.com/t0v3ataY5X
— 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) December 31, 2024
Kerr’s words painted a stark picture of the Warriors’ decline. After their 12-3 start, they seemed poised to reestablish themselves as title contenders. However, flaws that were previously masked by their early success are now glaringly evident. Their struggles against size and athleticism, epitomized by their inability to handle Cleveland’s length and defensive prowess, have become a recurring theme.
As Steve Kerr and Stephen Curry aptly put, the Warriors are perfectly ‘mid’ with a 16-16, .500 record. Their team’s lack of defensive cohesion and inconsistent offensive production have left them clinging to the 10th seed in the Western Conference. With the playoffs no longer a guarantee, Golden State may be forced to explore further roster changes to salvage their season.
