Steve Kerr’s 2022 reminder that sparked the Dubs’ victory
Golden State The Warriors took their recent slide with a 125-120 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night, and the head coach Steve Kerr pointed back to an old lesson to explain why.
“Routine,” Kerr called. That was the watchword for a Warriors team that rediscovered itself after a humbling stint.
A night after being embarrassed by the Oklahoma City Thunder, who led by as many as 36 points, the Dubs finally looked like a put-together, connected version of themselves again, the same identity that defined their 2022 championship.
Back in that title season, Kerr often reminded his team that “routine creates rhythm.” The message was simple: trust the system, spaces and each other. Against Spurs, that mantra was back in full force. Golden State’s offense ran with intent and patience. Stephen Curry erupted for 46 points on 13-of-25 shooting, while Jimmy Butler orchestrated from the wing, recording 28 points and 8 assists.
“It felt familiar,” Kerr said after the game. “We simplified things, went back to our principles. The guys had to feel that rhythm again.”
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Kerr also made a subtle adjustment to the rotation that reflected his playoff philosophy in 2022. Young wing Will Richard entered the starting lineup, giving the Warriors quicker, more instinctive ball movement. This move allowed Butler to attack from more space, while Curry and Draymond Green have found their moment again in pick-and-roll.
“It’s about touches,” Kerr explained. “We held the ball too long. Will moves it. That opens everything up.”
Draymond Green, who questioned the team’s focus after the Thunder loss, supported Kerr’s adjustments, saying, “That’s the Warriors basketball we needed to see.
With the win, Golden State improved to 7-6 and will face the Spurs again on Friday, a rematch that could further test whether the Warriors’ “routine” can keep the momentum going.
“It’s just one win,” Butler said. “But it’s a reminder, when we play our way, we’re still one of the best teams out there.”
2025-11-13 16:48:00
