Since Durant's departure after the 2019 season, Golden State has lurched between extremes. It has won a fourth title in 2022 and posted a 15–50 stinker in 2020, when guard Stephen Curry was injured. All the while, the newly moneyed Warriors have been unable to nail the transition to what's next.

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr opened up about the reasoning behind limiting Stephen Curry’s playing time, even when the team might need him on the court. The Golden State Warriors have had a rollercoaster season,

After the game, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr gave his honest thoughts about the loss. "I expected better energy, I think we're suffering from a crisis of confidence right now, frankly," Kerr said. "You can see it,