In the NBA regular season on December 9, the Golden State Warriors went through a hard-fought overtime battle and finally lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder with a score of 136-138. This game, for the Warriors, can be described as ups and downs, mixed blessings. First, let's focus on the Warriors' star player, Draymond Green, who had a decent performance in this game. That was despite his 12 points on 5-of-7 shooting (including 1-of-2 three-pointers) on the offensive end and 1-of-2 from the free-throw line. However, his performance wasn't limited to scoring, as he dished out a game-high 13 assists, showcasing his playmaking and tandem skills. But at the same time, Green also had four turnovers, which affected the team's rhythm to some extent. In the first minute of overtime, Dort's layup caused Green's sixth foul, and he had to leave the court regrettably, which was undoubtedly a huge blow to the Warriors.
Meanwhile, the Warriors' youngster Kuminga was outstanding in this game. He played 29 minutes off the bench and finished with 24 points and 12 rebounds (including six frontcourt boards) on 10-of-21 shooting, 3-of-6 three-pointers and 1-of-1 free throws. His scoring and rebounding have both set new single-game highs this season. In overtime, Kuminga scored six points on 2-of-4 shooting. However, he also had six fouls in the game and eventually had to leave the court early.
In addition to Kuminga, Wiggins, another player on the Warriors, has been hard to say. He was squishy in attack, opting for a misplaced pass against Keady, who was one size younger than him. Defensively, he was equally disappointing, being too slow to step back and get a layup. He finished with 12 points and six rebounds on 4-of-11 shooting (all in the first half), and he didn't score a point in the second half. In addition, he had a team-high six turnovers. Although the Warriors lost this game, the team's star Klay Thompson still performed well. He played 39 minutes and finished with 22 points, four rebounds and one block on 8-of-15 shooting, 4-of-9 three-pointers and 2-of-2 free throws. He has a whopping plus/minus of +11, which is a testament to his prowess.
And for Curry, another core player of the Warriors, his performance can only be described as mediocre. He played 40 minutes and finished with 34 points, six rebounds and three assists on 10-of-20 shooting, including 6-of-12 three-pointers. However, he also made 3 turnovers. In the final chance of shutout time in regulation time, he missed the shot. And in extra time, he also made a key mistake that caused the team to miss the opportunity to overtake.
This game is undoubtedly a very challenging game for the Warriors. Despite their losses in the competition, the team's players are not without bright spots. Kuminga's excellent performance, as well as Klay's consistent play, have given the team hope. However, the team's handling of the ball at key moments, as well as the fitness of the players, need to be further adjusted and improved. Hopefully, in the future, they will be able to learn from the lessons of this game and keep improving.