{"id":22911,"date":"2025-01-03T12:53:22","date_gmt":"2025-01-03T12:53:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=22911"},"modified":"2025-01-03T12:53:22","modified_gmt":"2025-01-03T12:53:22","slug":"steve-kerrs-jonathan-kuminga-statement-after-76ers-warriors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=22911","title":{"rendered":"Steve Kerr\u2019s Jonathan Kuminga Statement After 76ers-Warriors"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr praised Jonathan Kuminga following Thursday’s win.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Coming off a crushing home loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Golden State Warriors went into Thursday’s matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on a mission. Jumping out to an 18-point lead in the first quarter was just a preview of what the night had in store.<\/p>\n

The Warriors ultimately beat the 76ers 139-105, moving back above .500 on the season at 17-16. Superstar point guard Steph Curry led the way with 30 points and 10 assists, shooting 11-15 from the field and a perfect 8-8 from beyond the arc. His +32 was a season-high and his second-highest since the 2019-20 season.<\/p>\n

Of course, Curry did not do it by himself in a 34-point win, as his supporting cast played their roles to perfection. 22-year-old forward Jonathan Kuminga was a difference-maker off the bench, scoring 20 points on 8-11 shooting with 5 rebounds and 5 assists.<\/p>\n

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Dec 25, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) dribbles against the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images \/ Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Kuminga’s role on the Warriors has fluctuated throughout his young four-year career, but the team certainly seems to play better when he is a factor. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr spoke on Kuminga’s role and how great he has been recently following Thursday’s win over the 76ers.<\/p>\n

“This was the fifth straight great game [from Kuminga],” Kerr said. “Jonathan [Kuminga] is continuing to break through and understand exactly what role we need from him. He was brilliant again today.”<\/p>\n

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Steve Kerr on Jonathan Kuminga: \u201cFifth straight great game.\u201d Kerr has committed to a trimmed nine-man rotation that has helped Kuminga. He credited Looney\/Anderson\u2019s professionalism in taking reduced role. pic.twitter.com\/azRD6TeuUw<\/a><\/p>\n

— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) January 3, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n