The Golden State Warriors endured a frustrating 102-92 defeat against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night. Despite a remarkable performance from Jonathan Kuminga, the Warriors struggled to stay competitive without their star player, Stephen Curry, and couldn’t keep pace with the Clippers.
This loss marked the Warriors’ third straight defeat, extending a troubling run in which they’ve gone just 3-12 over their last 15 games. This is a sharp contrast to their strong start, where they posted a 12-3 record in their first 15 games of the season. In addition to the Clippers’ loss, the Warriors had also fallen to the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas Day and to the Indiana Pacers prior to that.
With their current record at 15-15, the Warriors now find themselves in 11th place in the Western Conference. In contrast, the Clippers, who secured the win, have risen to a solid 18-13 record, placing them in fifth position in the West.
Clippers’ Balanced Effort Secures Victory Despite Jonathan Kuminga’s Heroic Rise
Jonathan Kuminga had a historic night off the bench, becoming the youngest player in NBA history to post 30+ points, 10+ rebounds, and 5+ assists in a single game. He also became the first Warrior to achieve this feat. Kuminga finished with 34 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists in 37 minutes. However, his remarkable effort was not enough to lift the team.
Jonathan Kuminga is the youngest player in NBA history to have a game off the bench with:
— Real Sports (@realapp_) December 28, 2024
30+ PTS
10+ REB
5+ AST
He’s also the first Warrior to do so. pic.twitter.com/nzdb0Af1cs
The rest of the Warriors struggled to find their rhythm. Trayce Jackson-Davis contributed 15 points and 9 rebounds, while Moses Moody added 11 points. Andrew Wiggins and Buddy Hield had quiet nights, scoring just 5 points each.
On the other hand, the Clippers displayed a well-rounded team effort, with six players scoring in double figures. Ivica Zubac had a standout game, recording 17 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 blocks while shooting 88.9% from the field.
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Norman Powell led the team with 26 points, while James Harden scored 18 points, had three rebounds, and made seven assists in the win. Key contributions also came from Derrick Jones Jr., who scored 14 points and had six rebounds, and Kris Dunn, who scored 13 points and had seven rebounds.
The Clippers will face the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday, while Kuminga’s team will encounter the Phoenix Suns on Sunday.
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