The Golden State Warriors began the 2024-25 NBA season with a series of impressive wins. However, they are now facing challenges, having fallen into a five-game losing streak following a close 119-115 defeat against the Denver Nuggets. Additionally, a particular incident during the game left head coach Steve Kerr visibly frustrated.
In the final seconds of the game, Warriors guard Moses Moody missed a three-point shot. The ball rebounded off the rim, and Nuggets guard Christian Braun dove to the floor to catch the long rebound. Braun signaled for a timeout, despite the fact that the Nuggets had no timeouts remaining, and the referees ignored his signal. Warriors coach Steve Kerr was extremely upset that the officials did not issue a technical foul against the Nuggets for Braun’s timeout request. During the post-game press conference, he expressed his frustration about the situation.
Christian Braun called timeout (they didn’t have any left).
— BricksCenter (@BricksCenter) December 4, 2024
Refs ignored it 💀 pic.twitter.com/BdHnzUgJxP
“Braun called a timeout. He dove on the floor, he rolled over. Everybody saw it except for the three guys we hire to do the games, and that makes me angry. That’s a technical foul, they don’t have a timeout left. It’s a technical foul. We shoot a free throw, we get the ball, we got a chance to win the game. They [the three referees] all told me they didn’t see it.” Kerr said.
Steve Kerr was extremely upset the officials didn’t call a technical on the Nuggets late when Christian Braun tried to call a timeout (and the Nuggets didn’t have one).
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) December 4, 2024
Full soundbite on that non-call and the loss pic.twitter.com/1AYDPJbRfx
NBA referees have made several mistakes and missed crucial fouls in the ongoing 2024-25 NBA season. During the Lakers’ 105-109 loss against the Suns, the referee missed Mason Plumlee’s last-minute foul on Anthony Davis.
Kerr Critiques Podziemski’s Decision-Making During Nugget Game
Following the recent defeat to the Denver Nuggets, the Warriors find themselves ranked seventh in the Western Conference standings. This ongoing losing streak is undoubtedly frustrating for both the players and their head coach. During the press conference, Kerr expressed his concerns regarding Brandin Podziemski’s decision-making during the game against the Nuggets.
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“He can not be that guy. He can’t foul jump shooters. I love Brandin. Hell of a player. Hell of a future. But I hope he watches this clip because he needs to hear it.” Kerr said.
Steve Kerr critical of Brandin Podziemski’s decision making tonight vs Nuggets: “He can not be that guy. He can’t foul jump shooters. I love Brandin. Hell of a player. Hell of a future. But I hope he watches this clip because he needs to hear it.” pic.twitter.com/mMOXkd56Ui
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) December 4, 2024
The Warriors‘ next game is against the Houston Rockets at Chase Center. Fans hoping that the team’s challenging five-game losing streak will come to an end soon.
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