The last push of the Warriors is not enough against the Clippers

Jimmy Butler had the game-winning shot for the Warriors but, deflected by the long arms of Nicolas Batum and Kawhi Leonard, the winger’s shot didn’t even touch the circle, and his teammates failed to recover the ball.

So they are Clippers who won (103-102) despite this big scare in the final minutes…

Ultimately a logical result, because even without James Harden, shot in the shoulder, Tyronn Lue’s troops dominated the vast majority of the duels. As usual, Kawhi Leonard will be looking for his positions, with Kobe Sanders backing him up well. The Warriors’ defensive aggressiveness creates turnovers, but also leaves gaps.

First of all, Golden State struggles to maintain the offensive rhythm of its opponents. Shaken, Stephen Curry is clumsy and while waiting for Jimmy Butler to activate, only Gary Payton II contributed a couple of points.

Steve Kerr furious, Stephen Curry gets out with six fouls

In this tough matchup, the Warriors scored only 13 points in the third quarter and fell to -14 (76-62) in the final quarter. Thanks to the help of Gary Peyton II and Guy Santos, the visitors got going again in the fourth quarter and got the “flywheel”!

Except the referees didn’t confirm Stephen Curry’s outstanding basket after a foul by John Collins, given that the contact happened too far before the shot, and then missed the goalie of the same John Collins on Gary Peyton II. Enough to make Steve Kerr lose his temper, who Terry Stotts has to contain, and get sent off.

Have the Warriors run out of luck? Not really, because the Clippers are tight and Stephen Curry is finding skill at the best of times. His two 3-pointers early in the final minute put the Warriors in ideal position to hang on… except he committed his sixth foul of the night and had to join the bench.

Without their first offensive weapon, it’s Jimmy Butler who has to confirm the robbery. And in the end it failed.

WHAT TO REMEMBER

– Warriors in tension for 40 minutes. Certainly, they almost stole the match, but Stephen Curry and his teammates suffered a lot before that. Especially on offense, 38% shooting including 24% from distance…

– Big game by Kobe Sanders. In the absence of James Harden, the rookie joined the main five and was extremely valuable in assisting Kawhi Leonard with his 20 points, which is his new NBA record.

– Steve Kerr is losing his temper. Stephen Curry’s crazy basket that was not confirmed by the referees, the illegal counter by John Collins, on the contrary, was confirmed… The referees overthrew Steve Kerr in two actions. Steve Kerr completely lost his temper, to the point where Gary Payton II and Terry Stotts had to restrain him. The latter even took his place in front of the press, “to avoid a fine.”

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How to read statistics? Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / 3 points in an attempt; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive jump; T = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Difference of points when the player is on the field; Points = Points; Rating: player rating calculated based on positive actions – negative actions.