Curry and Thompson sat on the bench for a long time after the Warriors' loss in their last game, both of them seemingly confused and didn't understand what was wrong with their team. The team that once won the championship is now playing so badly that they can't let go. Eventually, Curry left his seat and patted Thompson on the shoulder, perhaps hoping that Thompson would return to his old form. However, there are some things that once they have passed, they can't come back, just like what Curry was expecting in the Warriors' game against the Mavericks didn't happen.
In the first quarter of the game, the Warriors began to hit iron frequently, and their deficit seemed a foregone conclusion, ending the first quarter by eight points, trailing 34-26. Although 8 points is not much, it is a big gap. The Mavericks continued to play steadily in the second quarter, and Doncic shined even more, helping the team to take a one-point lead in the first quarter, and at halftime, the Mavericks led by nine points. In the third quarter, the Warriors' offense failed to help them recover the difference, and at the end of the quarter, they still trailed by three points. At the end of the third quarter, the Mavericks had a 12-point lead.
Such a gap may not have been a big deal for the Warriors back then, but it has become extremely difficult for the Warriors to take a 12-point lead in a single quarter. In the end, that margin led to the Mavericks winning the game, sending the Warriors to a three-game losing streak. The three-game losing streak has caused the Warriors to continue to slide down the rankings, and the return of Dream Green is still far away, which also makes the always optimistic Curry show a rare look of frustration. In the past, Curry would actively comfort his teammates even if he lost, but this time, his face was full of frustration and helplessness, perhaps he no longer knew how to lead this team forward.
In this game, both Thompson and Curry looked sluggish. Curry, while trying his best to comfort Thompson, can't seem to get him out of the slump. Thompson was 1-of-11 from the field and scored just three points, which begs the question of why he turned down a contract with the Warriors with an annual salary of 25 millionWho is the other player who is in the doldrums?This is undoubtedly another player who has been embroiled in recent trade rumors. Saric was once seen as one of the Warriors' successes, but in recent games, he has not performed as well as he should, with only 1 shooting 4 shots, 3 points, 9 rebounds and 2 turnovers.
In particular, Saric has the lowest win-loss percentage on the team, which has sparked speculation that he could be a future trade chip for the Warriors.