The Warriors experienced a challenging week, finishing with a 1-2 record despite holding significant leads in all three contests. Their first loss came against the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday in the final In-Season Tournament game, with a narrow score of 124-123. Despite standout performances from Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins, the team couldn’t secure the win.
In their consecutive games against the Los Angeles Clippers, the Warriors managed to secure a victory at Chase Center with a score of 120-114 but faced a defeat in Los Angeles with a close score of 113-112. Notably, Draymond Green showcased consistency in his perimeter shooting throughout the week, surpassing his previous season’s total for games with multiple made threes.
Statistical highlights from the week include:
29 Points and 10 Rebounds: Curry and Wiggins both scored 29 points while grabbing 10 rebounds in the same game against the Kings. This marked the fifth time that Curry, Wiggins, and Thompson all scored at least 20 points in a game as teammates.
61 Combined Points: Curry, Thompson, and Green combined for 61 points in the victory against the Clippers on Thursday, aligning with the date’s significance (11/30/23), corresponding to the jersey numbers of the Warriors’ trio.
90 Seconds, 10 Points: Klay Thompson had an impressive scoring spree, netting 10 points in just 90 seconds during the fourth quarter of Thursday’s win against the Clippers.
20-Point Leads Lost: Unfortunately, the Warriors lost two substantial leads of over 20 points during the week – a 24-point lead against the Kings and a 22-point lead against the Clippers.
4 3-Pointers in a Quarter: Draymond Green tied a career-high by making four 3-pointers in the first quarter of Saturday’s game, showcasing his shooting prowess. His first-quarter 3-point shooting percentage for the season stands at an impressive 70.0%.
900 Games for Curry: Stephen Curry played his 900th NBA game on Saturday, becoming the first Warrior in franchise history to reach this milestone and the 24th active NBA player to achieve it.
47.2 3-Point Percentage: Among forwards with at least 15 made 3-pointers, Draymond Green ranks fifth in percentage (47.2%), showcasing a career-high 3-point shooting percentage and his best since the 2015-16 season.
Top-Five Rankings: The Warriors stand out as the only team in the league ranking top-five in both rebounds per game (46.5 RPG) and assists per game (28.1 APG), highlighting their balanced performance in these key statistical categories.