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Steve Kerr hints at rotation adjustments after Warriors drop fourth straight loss

After four consecutive losses, changes could be coming to the Warriors’ rotation.

The defending champions have officially entered uncharted territory. 

Thursday’s one-point loss to the Orlando Magic marked the Golden State Warriors’ fourth consecutive loss and fifth straight defeat on the road to start the 2022-23 campaign. 

Behind Steph Curry, the Warriors held a 15-point advantage in the third quarter on Thursday before falling apart in the second half to the one-win Magic. Led by Jalen Suggs, the Magic blitzed the Warriors in the third, scoring 43 points in a single quarter. 

Golden State’s second unit continued to struggle. Jordan Poole was the only player off the bench to tally over double-figures with 11 points on 4-of-12 shooting from the field against the Magic. Every player off the bench recorded a negative number in the plus/minus category outside of two-way guard Ty Jerome. 

After their record dropped to 3-6, changes could be coming to the Warriors’ rotation. In Thursday’s postgame presser Steve Kerr said the Warriors are going to have to “make some changes.” 

We’ve set a terrible tone. We’ve done that pretty much all year. We’re going to have to make some adjustments, make some changes. We’ve had nine games now. So, we’ve had a decent look at combinations, so it’s time to try something different.

Oh, everybody’s going to get a chance to play. We’ve got guys who are dying to get on the floor. We’ve got to find combinations that click. We’ll discuss that as a staff and we’ll figure that out.

Via @NBCSWarriors on Twitter: 

Second-year forward Jonathan Kuminga could be a player Kerr goes to if the Warriors are interested in switching things up. Kuninga has received double-figure minutes off the bench in three games this season, including the season-opening win against the Los Angeles Lakers. However, the former No. 7 overall pick hasn’t played a minute in Golden State’s last two losses on the road. 

Golden State’s pair of rookies, Patrick Baldwin Jr. and Ryan Rollins, could also be options for Kerr in the second unit. 

The Warriors will have one final chance to salvage a win on their road trip with the second leg of a back-to-back coming on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans. 

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NBA Twitter reacts to Warriors dropping another loss after collapse vs. Magic

After a late collapse against the Magic led to the Warriors’ third consecutive loss, NBA Twitter weighed in with different reactions on Tuesday night.

Following an ice-cold shooting start, the Golden State Warriors looked to be in trouble early against the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night. Yet, a push from Jordan Poole fueled a comeback for the Warriors in Orlando.

Poole tallied 12 of his game-high 26 points in the third quarter alone to set the Warriors up with a nine-point lead over the Magic heading into the final frame.

Behind Poole, the Warriors looked to be on their way to snapping their two-game losing streak with a much-needed win in Orlando. However, Golden State’s late offensive struggles snuck up on Tuesday night.

In the fourth quarter, the Magic shot 64.7% from the field on the way to scoring 29 points. While the Magic’s offense caught fire, the Warriors went quiet. In the last 12 minutes, Poole, Andrew Wiggins and Otto Porter Jr. were the only members of the Warriors to record a bucket.

Along with cold shooting and seven turnovers in the fourth quarter, the Warriors couldn’t avoid the critical mistake. Trailing by one point, Klay Thompson fouled Franz Wagner on a 3-point attempt with one second left on the shot clock. The rookie drilled all three free throws to give the Magic a four-point advantage with only seconds remaining.

Following an ugly fourth quarter, the Warriors dropped the contest to the Magic, 94-90.

After the Warriors’ third consecutive loss, the NBA community on Twitter weighed in with a flurry of different reactions. Here’s a look at what fans and analysts were saying on Tuesday night.

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NBA Twitter reacts to Warriors’ bounce-back win vs. Magic, 126-95

Here is a look at what fans and analysts were saying on Twitter about Steph Curry, Andrew Wiggins and the Warriors’ bounce-back win over the Magic on Monday night.

After an upset loss to the San Antonio Spurs, the Golden State Warriors needed a bounce-back performance against the Orlando Magic to get back on track.

Yet, a slow start that included five turnovers gave the Warriors only a five-point advantage against the struggling Magic. However, the second quarter is where Golden State took advantage. The Warriors stretched their lead to 21 points before halftime behind the play of Steph Curry, Andrew Wiggins and Jordan Poole. Golden State’s trio outscored Orlando in the second quarter, 25-18.

As Curry and Wiggins surged in the second half, the Warriors coasted to a blowout victory at Chase Center, 126-95.

Curry led the way with a game-high 31 points on 8-of-16 shooting from the field with seven triples on 13 attempts from deep. The former two-time Most Valuable Player only trails Ray Allen by 15 for the NBA’s all-time record for most made 3-pointers. The reigning Western Conference Player of the Week added eight assists, three rebounds and two assists against the Magic.

Wiggins also caught fire from long-distance, drilling a career-high eight 3-pointers on 10 attempts. The Golden State forward finished the contest with 28 points on 9-of-17 shooting from the floor with three assists and three rebounds.

After the Warriors got back into the win column, the NBA Twitter community weighed in with different reactions. Here is a look at what fans and analysts were saying about Wiggins, Curry and the Warriors on Monday night.

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Warriors vs. Magic Summer League preview: Live stream, how to watch, TV channel, location, time

To open the Las Vegas Summer League, Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody and the Warriors will meet Jalen Suggs, Franz Wagner and the Magic. Here’s how to watch and stream the contest.

After a pair of games at Sacramento’s California Classic, the Summer League edition of the Golden State Warriors will begin their campaign at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas.

During their Summer League debuts, Golden State’s first-round duo of Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody combined for 37 points against the Miami Heat at the Golden 1 Center. On Tuesday, Kuminga and Moody will meet another pair of first-round picks. 

Along with Kuminga, Moody and 2020 second-round pick Justinian Jessup, Monday’s contest will feature former Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs and former Michigan product Franz Wagner for the Orlando Magic.

With four first-round selections from the 2021 NBA draft on display, the contest between the Warriors and the Magic could turn into one of the more entertaining battles in the desert.

Below is all the information you need to know about Monday’s game at the Las Vegas Summer League, including how to watch or stream the contest.

  • Date: Monday, Aug. 9
  • Time: 5 p.m. PT
  • Location: Thomas & Mack Center – Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Channel: NBATV / NBC Sports Bay Area
  • Live Stream: NBC Sports My Teams App / fuboTV (watch for free)

Golden State Warriors Projected Starting Lineup: 

  • G – Gary Payton II – Oregon State
  • G– Moses Moody – Arkansas
  • F – Jonathan Kuminga – G League Ignite
  • F – Justinian Jessup – Boise State (Illawarra Hawks)
  • C – Selom Mawugbe – Azusa Pacifica

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3 things to know: Despite comeback, Warriors can’t close Magic to extend winning streak, 124-120

To start a four-game road swing, the Golden State Warriors couldn’t close out the Orlando Magic after roaring back from a 17 point disadvantage.

Despite multiple opportunities, the Golden State Warriors have yet to register a three-game win streak during the 2020-21 season. After fighting back from a 17 point lead on Wednesday night in Orlando, the Warriors looked on their way to securing the elusive three-game win streak.

However, as the Orlando Magic charged back into the game late, Golden State’s offense went cold in the fourth quarter. Following a pair of ugly turnovers paired with 3-pointers from Chuma Okeke and Terrance Ross, the Warriors spoiled their lead to fall behind against Orlando by seven points with a minute remaining.

Although Steph Curry was able to cut into Orlando’s advantage with back-to-back heroic triples, the two-time Most Valuable Player missed the game-tying shot with 3.5 seconds remaining to seal a 13 point Orlando comeback, 124-120.

The Warriors will have the opportunity to move past their deflating loss in Orlando with the second leg of a back-to-back on Saturday against the Charlotte Hornets.

Second and third quarter streaks

After falling behind by as many as 15 points in the first quarter, the Golden State Warriors went on a run to start the second quarter only trailing by three points. However, the Warriors failed to capitalize on the comeback.

Following a back and forth, Nikola Vucevic and Evan Fournier led the Magic to a 13 point advantage heading into halftime. Vucevic and Fournier combined to outscore Golden State’s entire squad with 19 points in the second quarter. While Orlando got hot, Golden State went ice cold, shooting 7-of-21 from the field in the second period.

After a rough 12 minutes before halftime, the third quarter was a completely different story. Despite Orlando stretching their lead to 17 points to start the quarter, the Warriors flipped the switch.

With Steph Curry, Andrew Wiggins and Kelly Oubre Jr. each scoring in double figures, the Warriors registered their highest-scoring quarter of the season with 43 points in the third. With a 3-pointer from Draymond Green to end the quarter, the Warriors stole the lead back from Orlando, 94-93 heading into the contest’s final period at Amway Center.

Orlando’s duo

Helping lead Orlando, Nikola Vucevic and Evan Fournier lit the Warriors up for a combined 58 points. While Fournier tallied 28 points on 11-of-18 shooting, Vucevic recorded a monster triple-double effort. The USC product notched a game-high 30 points on 13-of-23 shooting from the field with 16 boards and 10 assists in 39 minutes.

Kelly Oubre Jr.

After a noted slow start to the season, Kelly Oubre Jr. has strung together an impressive run of games in February. Against Orlando, Oubre Jr. continued his steady streak. The Golden State wing totaled 26 points on 10-of-18 shooting from the field with seven boards, four steals and an assist in 37 minutes. Oubre Jr. has found a rhythm with his jumper, hitting three triples on six attempts against the Magic.

To get even on the road trip in Charlotte, the Warriors will need to lean on Oubre Jr. as a productive scoring compliment to Steph Curry.

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Magic vs. Warriors: Live stream, lineups, broadcast info, rookie watch, previous result, start time on Feb. 11

After a four-game road trip in Texas, the Golden State Warriors will return to Chase Center to face the Orlando Magic. Here is how to watch and stream the contest on Thursday.

Coming off a split Texas road trip with two wins and two losses, the Golden State Warriors will arrive back at Chase Center on Thursday night for a matchup with the Orlando Magic.

Upon returning to the Bay Area, Steph Curry is riding a red-hot streak of high caliber hoops. Over his last five games, the two-time Most Valuable Player is averaging 37.4 points on 57.5 % shooting from the field with 5.4 rebounds and 5.4 assists in 34.5 minutes per contest. During his impressive recent run, Curry is drilling 6.4 3-pointers per game on 50% shooting from beyond the arc.

With James Wiseman and Kevon Looney sidelined with injuries on Thursday, Steve Kerr and the Warriors will need to lean on Curry against the Magic. Without a traditional center available, Golden State will likely have their hands full with trying to slow down Orlando’s Nikola Vucevic.

Before the Warriors kick off a four-game homestand, here is how to watch or stream the contest and everything else you need to know.