Steve Kerr Reveals Why the Warriors Lost to the Timberwolves
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr addressed the team’s 125-113 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, pinpointing key factors that led to the defeat. Despite the Warriors’ strong offensive play, Kerr emphasized the team’s struggles on defense and rebounding as the primary reasons for the loss.
“We didn’t defend well enough, and we didn’t get the necessary stops when we needed them,” Kerr explained. The Warriors, traditionally known for their defensive schemes, allowed Minnesota to shoot 47.3% from the field, with the Timberwolves outscoring Golden State in the paint and capitalizing on second-chance opportunities.
Kerr also acknowledged the Warriors’ difficulty in containing Minnesota’s dynamic duo of Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert. Edwards, the Timberwolves’ leading scorer, posted 30 points, while Gobert dominated the boards with 14 rebounds. Kerr noted that the Warriors’ lack of size and physicality made it tough to challenge Gobert effectively, especially when the Timberwolves capitalized on missed opportunities by Golden State.
Offensively, the Warriors’ usual high-scoring efforts were also affected by turnovers and inefficiency from beyond the arc. Kerr pointed out that Golden State’s shooting struggles were compounded by 15 turnovers, which led to easy fast-break points for Minnesota. While Steph Curry and Klay Thompson combined for 50 points, their efforts weren’t enough to counterbalance the defensive breakdowns and offensive mistakes.
Kerr concluded by stressing the importance of regrouping and focusing on both ends of the floor. “We can’t just outshoot teams every night,” Kerr said. “We need to defend better and make smarter decisions with the ball.”
With the loss, the Warriors fall further behind in the competitive Western Conference, leaving Kerr and his players with plenty of work ahead.