A ” road trip from hell “. The formula is Klay Thompson to describe the nightmare series of trips for the Warriors, beaten back to back in Charlotte, Detroit, Miami, Orlando and finally in New Orleans.
Adding the defeat earlier on the floor of the Suns, the total rises to six straight away defeats – without any victory – the worst record in this area for a defending champion.
With their poor general ratio of three wins and seven losses, the Warriors must imperatively restart the machine next night, at home, with the arrival of the Kings who are still on three wins in four games.
Despite this failed start to the season, Steve Kerr wants to remain positive. ” Things can get a little off the rails at certain times of the season. The important thing about being a great team, having a strong organization, is understanding how to deal with it », judge the coach who still has in mind the bad sequence of the end last, during February-March, when his team had lost nine games out of eleven.
” We need to show a greater sense of urgency “, completes Klay Thompson, echoing recent statements by Stephen Curry and his coach. ” We had a long campaign last year but 2022 is over. It’s time to step up a gear and play at the level of a champion team, which we are used to. I expect us to. We know how good we are in this room. So I think we’re gonna make a fresh start “, Continues the rear.
More minutes for Jonathan Kuminga
After the reception of the Kings, the Warriors continue with the arrival of a very fit team, the Cavs, then they move to Sacramento before returning home to welcome the Spurs. We recall that last year, Golden State had the second best record in the league at home (31-10), behind the Suns.
In addition to finding their favorite room, the defending champions will make changes to their rotations. Jonathan Kuminga, who took advantage of the resting of four incumbents during the trip to the Pelicans to show himself, should be one of the beneficiaries.
” I can’t wait to play it. He must keep doing what he is doing “posts Steve Kerr. ” I want to see his highest energy level ever displayed. He’s a super athlete. He can do so much when he plays hard. He cuts very well towards the circle, he is a great defender. I’m excited for Jonathan. As long as he makes the effort, he can contribute thinks Thompson.
Steve Kerr does not say how he intends to review his rotations, in particular to offer more playing time to his young winger. The coach recalls that each season for him is made of ” tough decisions. You have to have complicated conversations, being honest. Guys coming in and out of the rotation… The key is to have a full squad of players who are committed to each other and to the team. Although it is sometimes frustrating individually, their time will come for many of them. »
| Shots | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Players | GM | Minimum | Shots | 3 points | LF | Off | Def | Early | pd | bp | Int | CT | party | Points |
| Stephen Curry | 9 | 34.8 | 48.7 | 41.4 | 94.4 | 0.9 | 6.1 | 7.0 | 6.8 | 2.9 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 2.1 | 31.0 |
| Andrew Wiggins | 9 | 33.3 | 46.5 | 38.9 | 72.7 | 1.8 | 3.9 | 5.7 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 3.0 | 17.4 |
| Jordan Poole | 10 | 29.6 | 41.0 | 31.0 | 82.5 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 5.1 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 2.5 | 16.5 |
| Klay Thompson | 8 | 26.8 | 36.4 | 32.9 | 87.5 | 0.3 | 2.6 | 2.9 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 15.0 |
| Anthony Lamb | 2 | 22.6 | 70.0 | 66.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 9.0 |
| Draymond Green | 9 | 29.1 | 61.4 | 30.0 | 58.3 | 0.8 | 5.1 | 5.9 | 5.6 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 3.8 | 8.9 |
| James Wiseman | 10 | 13.8 | 60.4 | 0.0 | 65.2 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 2.6 | 7.3 |
| Kevon Looney | 10 | 23.7 | 65.2 | 0.0 | 61.5 | 2.1 | 3.9 | 6.0 | 3.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.1 | 6.8 |
| Moses Moody | 10 | 17.7 | 39.6 | 35.3 | 80.0 | 0.4 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 6.6 |
| Ty Jerome | 7 | 15.5 | 57.1 | 40.0 | 100.0 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 1.1 | 6.6 |
| Donte Divincenzo | 3 | 14.0 | 45.5 | 33.3 | 75.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 5.0 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | 7 | 14.7 | 44.4 | 14.3 | 90.0 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 2.0 | 4.9 |
| Jamychal Green | 10 | 17.1 | 43.2 | 23.5 | 80.0 | 2.0 | 2.7 | 4.7 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 2.1 | 4.6 |
| ryan rollins | 4 | 3.2 | 40.0 | 50.0 | 100.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| Patrick Baldwin, Jr. | 2 | 2.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
