Golden State Warriors lost an intense 105-113 game against the Phoenix Suns at the Footprint Center. Star player Stephen Curry scored 23 points, four assists, and seven rebounds, but this was not enough to clinch the victory.
At the beginning of the season, warriors head coach Steve Kerr stated that he had never played 12 players in a game before and intended to do so this year. This strategy was successful early in the season; however, the situation has worsened, as the Warriors are now on a four-game losing streak. After the recent game, Curry addressed reporters and highlighted a key issue with the Warriors’ 13-man rotation.
“Do we need to shorten it? We probably need to be more predictable on a night-to-night basis so guys can get a little bit of a rhythm. Is that shortening it one or two guys? Maybe.” Curry said (Via Anthony Slater).
Steph Curry on the 13-man rotation: “Do we need to shorten it? We probably need to be more predictable on a night-to-night basis so guys can get a little bit of a rhythm. Is that shortening it one or two guys? Maybe.” pic.twitter.com/jgHik5vDMm
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) December 1, 2024
Curry emphasized that the team must analyze and identify the necessary adjustments to turn things around. The Warriors are currently in 4th place in the Western Conference standings.
Following Curry’s Opinion, Kerr Also Reflects On 13-Man Rotation Strategy
Curry is giving his best efforts for the Warriors. He was sidelined against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a minor knee injury. However, he returned after missing one game and revealed that he was not concerned about his injury.
Following their recent setback against the Suns, the Warriors have a record of 12 wins and seven losses. In the aftermath of this defeat, fans have voiced their discontent with Coach Kerr’s decision to play a 13-man rotation. During the post-game interview, Kerr faced inquiries about the game and this rotation strategy.
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“Yeah, we gotta think about shortening it. We gotta think about the combination. We’ve been really looking carefully at the combinations that we play game-to-game. And we have a lot of options. It’s not always an easy thing, when sometimes you have too many options, and you’re trying to mix and match, and you’re trying to avoid playing certain guys together. You’re trying to get other guys together.” Kerr said.
Steve Kerr talks about the 13-man rotation in the 1st half vs Suns
— AK (@Sudharsan_AK10) December 1, 2024
"I was searching the whole 1st half. Played everybody. I like all these guys. I believe in all of them"#DubNation pic.twitter.com/rtOYKeEJeh
Curry averages 22.5 points, 6.3 assists, and 5.5 rebounds per game during the 2024-25 NBA season. Fans are eagerly anticipating that the Warriors will revise their strategy in hopes of ending the ongoing losing streak.
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