Warriors lose to Nuggets; Curry needs rest

The Golden State Warriors lost their seven-game winning streak with a 114-105 defeat against the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets played without their star players, including Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray. Despite this advantage, the Warriors struggled. Stephen Curry had a difficult night, turning the ball over seven times and shooting only 6-of-21 from the field. Head coach Steve Kerr noted that Curry appeared exhausted. He said, "Steph’s been carrying us for a month... We gotta get him some rest." The Warriors also faced issues with turnovers and missed free throws, committing 20 turnovers and failing to make 12 free shots during the game. Kerr expressed frustration, stating, "We were awful." Curry had a chance to help the Warriors late in the game but made a costly mistake. With the team down six points, he attempted an alley-oop instead of taking a simpler shot. This mistake led to a crucial turnover, allowing the Nuggets to extend their lead. After the game, Curry acknowledged his poor performance but insisted he felt fine. In Curry's absence, players like Jimmy Butler and Jonathan Kuminga performed well. Butler scored 23 points and Kuminga returned from injury to play 27 minutes. However, the team couldn't overcome their overall sloppy play. Looking ahead, Kerr mentioned that resting Curry might be necessary for their next game against the Milwaukee Bucks. He emphasized that managing Curry's workload is vital for their postseason ambitions. The Warriors will need to improve their game and ensure Curry stays healthy if they want to remain competitive in the playoffs.