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Kristaps Porzingis diagnoses Stephen Curry, Warriors' top problem in NBA Play-In loss
TL;DR
The Golden State Warriors' season ended with a 111-96 loss to the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Play-In Tournament. Kristaps Porzingis attributed their defeat to a lack of time spent together and injuries to key players like Stephen Curry.
Key points
- Warriors lost 111-96 to the Suns in NBA Play-In Tournament
- Kristaps Porzingis cited lack of time together as a key issue
- Injuries to Stephen Curry and others impacted team performance
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The Golden State Warriors have officially ended their 2025-26 campaign. They were decimated by the Phoenix Suns, 111-96, and sent packing after the final game of the NBA Play-In Tournament. A lot of uncertainty now clouds over them like the futures of both Coach Steve Kerr and Stephen Curry. Winning was important in this game to dispel those questions from rising and Kristaps Porzingis had answer as to why they fell short.
Porzingis knows Warriors lacked 'more time together' before NBA Play-In
It is no secret that the Warriors core remains relatively old while also having spent less time together. Adding in crucial injuries to guys like Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler throughout the 82-game run also did not help. Kristaps Porzingis saw all of these problems become the reason for why the Warriors could not stand a chance against the Suns in the NBA Play-In Tournament.
The Warriors big man got into detail as to why he thinks the lack of familiarity led to the untimely elimination of Coach Steve Kerr's squad, via Nick Friedell and Marcus Thompson II of The Athletic.
Q&A
What did Kristaps Porzingis say about the Warriors' loss in the NBA Play-In Tournament?
Kristaps Porzingis stated that the Warriors' lack of familiarity and injuries to key players contributed to their defeat against the Suns.
How did injuries affect the Golden State Warriors during the 2025-26 season?
Injuries to players like Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler hindered the Warriors' performance and chemistry throughout the 82-game season.
What are the implications of the Warriors' elimination from the NBA Play-In Tournament?
The Warriors' elimination raises questions about the futures of Coach Steve Kerr and the team's core players, including Stephen Curry.
