The Warriors suffered a bitter loss at home today. At one point they were more than 20 points ahead of the Lone Rangers, only to be played by their opponents in the 4th quarter with a 33:13 single-quarter score, losing 101:107 at home to their opponents. In this game, the Warriors were completely sleepwalking in the 4th quarter, scoring goals without sports for a long time, watching the Lone Ranger shrink the score step by step, and finally reverse. This game is very hurting the morale of the Warriors, of course, some fans say that the Warriors' lineup in this game is not neat, and a long season of players will always have state fluctuations. Losing one game doesn't mean the end of the world, but in a few days the Warriors will have to play another game with the Lone Ranger. What would be the explanation if the Warriors lost again?
Four days later, on March 4, Beijing time, the Lone Ranger and the Warriors will play another game. This time the Warriors will travel to Dallas to challenge their opponents on the road, and so far in the regular season, the Warriors and the Lone Rangers have played a total of 3 games, and the Warriors have only won 1 of them. This is not a convincing record. The Lone Rangers and Warriors are in the same Western Division, and the two teams are strong teams in the West, and it is inevitable that they will fight. These games the Warriors have exposed a lot of problems in front of the Lone Ranger.
First, the Warriors' proud small lineup is completely unable to show in front of the Lone Ranger, and the Lone Ranger has now gathered a very deterrent small lineup. And their small lineup is taller on average and more confrontational. The Warriors did not dare to use Looney at key moments, because they would be targeted by Doncic as soon as they played. If a small lineup is used, at this stage, no warrior can defend Doncic, and Doncic will frantically single out Curry to consume his energy. If Doncic is packed, his excellent vision will be quick to play. Doncic delivered several brilliant assists in the 4th quarter of the game, which in turn revitalized the entire team's attack.
Second, the Warriors don't have a second offense point. Thompson has been unwell lately and has been unable to play, and we cannot determine his comeback time. Who is Thompson's second offense point if he doesn't return to the Warriors after 4 days? The Lone Ranger was successful in defending Curry in this game, and it was still a multiplayer bag that limited Curry to receive the ball. Wiggins didn't step up in this situation, Poole didn't stand up, and the performance of the two men was lackluster. Wiggins scored 18 points today and squandered opportunities multiple times in the 4th quarter. Poole played nearly 20 minutes and conceded all seven shots, scoring four points from free throws alone. Before Thompson returned to the team, the two were the team's No. 2 and No. 3 scorers.
Third, the Warriors' rotation is a bit of a mystery. For example, this game let rookie Moody start, which is a bit without warning. Is it inappropriate for a rookie to play a rookie with a strong team like the Lone Ranger? Another example is that Kerr gave Damien Lee a lot of playing time at key moments. However, Damien Lee felt average today, scoring only 5 points in the whole game, and the presence was plus-minus of -10. Lee is an active player, but he lacks aggression on the defensive end, does not have the offensive ability to hold the ball on the offensive end, and the shooting stability is not high. The Warriors deserve pondering when they use him.
I hope that the Warriors' next game against the Lone Ranger can pick up the spirit and strive for revenge on the road. The Western Conference showdown best shows the competitive state and strength of a team. Dear readers, do you think the Warriors can take revenge on the road in 4 days? Feel free to leave a comment in the comments section below the article.