Warriors Expose Depth Issues in Loss Without Curry and Draymond

Steve Kerr has been hyping the squad to keep Steph Curry involved when he’s on the court, but the Warriors also need to figure out how to win when he’s not. Spoiler: Friday wasn’t their day.

With Curry and Draymond Green both out against the Clippers, it felt like a chance for the Warriors to prove their depth and flex as a team. Instead? The Clippers shut that idea down real quick.

Jonathan Kuminga showed flashes, playing like a rising star, but the offense just couldn’t get rolling. Despite a late push, Golden State’s comeback fell short in a 102-97 loss at Intuit Dome.

To be fair, the Warriors haven’t been terrible without Curry this season, going 4-2 in games he’s missed. But historically? When both Curry and Dray are out, their record is rough. Friday’s game was no exception.

There was hope for a minute. The Warriors erased a 19-point deficit in the fourth and got within three after a clutch Moses Moody three. But then? The offense hit a wall, and that was all she wrote.

Shooting struggles were everywhere. Kuminga, Andrew Wiggins, Dennis Schroder, and Moses Moody each missed seven shots, and Lindy Waters played over 16 minutes without a single bucket. Yikes.

On the bright side, Kerr gave props to the team’s defensive hustle in the fourth, which has been a weak spot all season. So… small wins?

What’s clear is the Warriors still have work to do. With Curry needing rest and Green likely sitting out more games as the season drags on, this team needs to figure out how to thrive without their two stars. Time’s ticking.