Steph Curry and Steve Kerr make thoughts clear after Warriors coach’s fiery reaction to 2x MVP’s turnover
Steve Kerr lost it after Steph Curry turnover during the second quarter of the Warriors' 118-112 win over Boston on Wednesday. The Celtics hit a 3 on the other end, and the Warriors coach immediately expressed dissatisfaction at his star player's miscue.
However, the Warriors eventually won, and not much transpired between the coach and his star player. Kerr and Curry both gave their insights about the situation after the game.
"The beauty of Steph is that I can yell at him," Kerr said. "He lets me yell at him, which sets the tone for the rest of them. And I yelled at him ... It was a five-point swing. They came down and hit a 3 and he accepted it and he knew it."
Meanwhile, Curry shared a similar sentiment about being coached like every other player.
"I want to be coached just like everybody else," Curry said. "So I don't get sensitive about it, knowing that it's a dumb play, especially (when) it led to a 3 on the other end. It's avoidable and we have to be able to take care of possessions."
Steve Kerr mentioned that the Warriors are not in a position to play this chaotic style like they did five or six years ago, citing the NBA's transition toward 3-point shooting. Nearly every team has adopted the Warriors' fast-paced 3-point shooting offense, and such momentum shifters can hurt Golden State.
He mentioned Steph Curry and Draymond Green, in particular, as two players who must avoid risky plays as they are the primary ball-handlers and initiators. The Warriors have usually been among the worst in committing turnovers, but this season, they are 10th among teams with the fewest at 13.5 per game.
Steph Curry and Warriors hold their own in the clutch to fend off Celtics' late run
The Warriors look different this time around. Some may say they are better than their 2022 championship-winning version this year. While the offense looks the same, the attention to detail and execution seem much better compared to the last three seasons.
It was on display again as Steph Curry and Co. fended off a late run from the Celtics to grab a crucial statement win at the TD Garden. The Celtics stormed back in the third, all the way to the halfway point of the fourth quarter, making a 21-point swing.
They hit 12 3-pointers, while Jayson Tatum scored 17 of his 32 points in that span to take a seven-point lead with six minutes left in the fourth quarter. However, Steve Kerr's men held their own. They won the hustle plays and glass battle, outrebounding the Celtics 18-9 in the final frame to win the quarter 36-31.
Steph Curry scored 10 of his 27 points in that stretch. The Warriors generated plenty of open looks and hit timely shots to get the win.