The Golden State Warriors have been making a strong comeback since Jimmy Butler joined the team, but their recent loss to the Denver Nuggets highlighted a growing concern regarding Stephen Curry’s performance. Despite Curry’s leadership, which has kept the Warriors in the playoff hunt, fatigue was evident during Monday night’s game, prompting head coach Steve Kerr to provide an honest assessment.
While the 114-105 loss to the Nuggets wasn’t disastrous, it raised questions about Curry’s current state. With Butler contributing alongside Draymond Green and Jonathan Kuminga, the focus remained on Curry’s struggle to maintain his usual high level of play.
With the regular season winding down, the Warriors are eyeing a playoff spot. It’s crucial that their key players, especially Curry, remain healthy and available as the race for postseason positioning tightens.
Despite the promising outlook, Kerr offered a candid take on Curry’s condition after the loss to Denver. “He’s tired. He’s been carrying us for over a month, and it’s been incredible, but he’s tired,” Kerr said. “We’ve got to get him some rest. You can see it—he doesn’t have his usual energy right now.”
Kerr discusses possibility of resting Curry for Bucks game
As the Warriors continue their push for the postseason, questions have arisen about whether Curry will rest for Tuesday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks, a team with playoff aspirations. Coach Steve Kerr addressed the possibility, offering a realistic view on the matter.
“Potentially, he could be resting and not with us against the Bucks,” Kerr said. “I don’t know yet; I need to talk to Rick because he’s exhausted right now. We absolutely have to consider giving him a night off to get him rejuvenated for the remainder of the season.“
With Curry potentially sidelined, fans are looking to Jimmy Butler to take the reins during the upcoming stretch of games. Butler, who has had ample time to rest after his suspension with the Miami Heat, is expected to lead the charge. Additionally, Draymond Green is anticipated to step up as a leader while Curry is recovering.
Kerr’s sideline outburst
In a separate incident, footage surfaced on social media showing Kerr visibly frustrated during a game against the Denver Nuggets. The head coach appeared to be upset, gesturing animatedly with his hands.
“It was just a bad use of my hands, but nothing happened,” Kerr explained to the media. However, fans on social media quickly speculated on Kerr’s emotions, especially since the Warriors lost the game to the Nuggets.