Warriors' Hopes Dashed as Toronto Raptors Rout Them 145-127 Without Jimmy Butler
The Golden State Warriors, already missing a key piece in the form of Jimmy Butler after he tore his ACL in Monday's game against the Miami Heat, found themselves on the receiving end of an embarrassing 145-127 defeat to the Toronto Raptors at their home court.
In their first game without Butler, the Warriors showed flashes of brilliance but ultimately struggled to overcome the deep hole they dug for themselves. The team committed a whopping 18 turnovers that led to 34 points for the Raptors, with many of those mistakes occurring during the second quarter when the Raptors took a commanding lead.
The Warriors' offense was particularly ugly in the first half, allowing Toronto's combination of speed, size and athleticism to shoot 59.3% from beyond the arc. Stephen Curry scored 16 points but it wasn't enough as Golden State trailed by as many as 30 points at halftime.
Coach Steve Kerr acknowledged that his team had a great plan but were unable to execute it against the Raptors' potent offense. "It happens," he said. "We've been the team making all the 3s the past few games. We were probably due for one like this."
One player who did step up and make an impact was Jonathan Kuminga, who saw his first playing time in nearly a month and finished with 20 points on 7-of-14 shooting. The 23-year-old forward played 21 minutes over two stints but it wasn't enough to spark a comeback for the Warriors.
Despite trailing by as much as 30 points, Golden State managed to mount a late charge led by Kuminga, Buddy Hield and Brandin Podziemski. However, the Raptors held strong and were able to hold off the Warriors' attempt to mount a comeback.
In the end, it was a tough night for the Warriors but coach Kerr remained optimistic about the team's future without Butler. "It's an abrupt change," he said. "I think it's a process. I'd be lying if I said you can just switch paths overnight and just figure it out."
The Golden State Warriors, already missing a key piece in the form of Jimmy Butler after he tore his ACL in Monday's game against the Miami Heat, found themselves on the receiving end of an embarrassing 145-127 defeat to the Toronto Raptors at their home court.
In their first game without Butler, the Warriors showed flashes of brilliance but ultimately struggled to overcome the deep hole they dug for themselves. The team committed a whopping 18 turnovers that led to 34 points for the Raptors, with many of those mistakes occurring during the second quarter when the Raptors took a commanding lead.
The Warriors' offense was particularly ugly in the first half, allowing Toronto's combination of speed, size and athleticism to shoot 59.3% from beyond the arc. Stephen Curry scored 16 points but it wasn't enough as Golden State trailed by as many as 30 points at halftime.
Coach Steve Kerr acknowledged that his team had a great plan but were unable to execute it against the Raptors' potent offense. "It happens," he said. "We've been the team making all the 3s the past few games. We were probably due for one like this."
One player who did step up and make an impact was Jonathan Kuminga, who saw his first playing time in nearly a month and finished with 20 points on 7-of-14 shooting. The 23-year-old forward played 21 minutes over two stints but it wasn't enough to spark a comeback for the Warriors.
Despite trailing by as much as 30 points, Golden State managed to mount a late charge led by Kuminga, Buddy Hield and Brandin Podziemski. However, the Raptors held strong and were able to hold off the Warriors' attempt to mount a comeback.
In the end, it was a tough night for the Warriors but coach Kerr remained optimistic about the team's future without Butler. "It's an abrupt change," he said. "I think it's a process. I'd be lying if I said you can just switch paths overnight and just figure it out."
they were already missing butler now they got destroyed by raptors 
18 turnovers in one game?! that's insane 
stephen curry can't do everything alone, dude 
coach kerr gotta do better than just saying "it happens" 
at least jonathan kuminga stepped up a bit 
but still, warriors got roasted 
. The Raptors' victory over the Warriors highlights Toronto's ability to capitalize on their opponents' weaknesses, a testament to their strong team defense 
. However, one cannot help but wonder how this performance would translate against more established teams in the playoffs 
. The absence of Jimmy Butler did seem to impact the Warriors, but it is also worth noting that they have a talented young core in Kuminga and Hield 
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Butts on seat, gotta love how Kuminga stepped up and got 20 points in his return 
. And Curry can't even save them from themselves tonight. I mean, I know Coach Kerr said it was an "abrupt change" and that they need to figure it out quickly, but c'mon, guys... how do you mess up like this so badly? 
coach steve kerr is right though we need time to adjust without jimmy butler 
. It’s not all doom and gloom for the Warriors though, Kuminga looked fire on the court 
. Maybe this is an opportunity for them to regroup and come back stronger? 
. 18 turnovers is crazy talk 
. The Warriors are gonna bounce back from this one for sure 
. No need to panic just yet 
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and that second quarter was a nightmare 
stephen curry can't save everyone, poor guy scored 16 but it just wasn't enough. i'm curious about kuminga tho, he looks like a fresh face in the team and his 20 points were insane 
they're already missin jimmy butter and now they get rout by the raptors 145-127?! 
18 turnovers is a lot to handle 
anyway kudos to jonathan kumiga for bringin it with 20 points on 7-of-14 shooting 
gotta keep that positive vibe goin 
coach kerr is the man tho he's still keeping it real even when his team loses 
. Coach Kerr's attitude is spot on - change can be tough, but it's in those moments of uncertainty that you grow and learn to navigate new paths 
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. on the bright side, jonathan kuminga stepped up and showed some potential 
kerr said the team had a great plan, but execution is key, you feel? 
jkuminga stepped up tho 
It's like the universe is conspiring against them right now. The Golden State offense was straight trash in that first half, and I don't blame Curry for looking like he's about to cry by halftime 
. At least Kuminga showed some life on the court with 20 points, but it wasn't enough to save the day.