|
|
Warriors seeking to remain competitive, their star player Curry was absent due to injury on the 12th. Relying on the combined efforts of Kuminga and Thompson, they defeated the Spurs 112-102, avenging their previous defeat. However, during the second quarter, substitute player Poziemski got into a heated argument with Wiggins, casting a shadow over the future of this seasoned powerhouse due to discord among players.
The Warriors trailed the Spurs by 8 points at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, with 8 minutes and 39 seconds left, the Warriors had a fast-break opportunity. However, Wiggins, holding the ball, refused to make a strong drive to the basket for a dunk or pass to his open teammate Poziemski for a morale-boosting score. Instead, he casually jogged, resulting in being fouled and making only one of two free throws.
Seeing Wiggins' lackadaisical attitude, the Warriors' substitute youngster Poziemski stood in place clapping his hands in frustration and shouted, "Hurry up, Wiggins!" However, this remark angered Wiggins, who immediately retorted, "Say it again and see what happens!"
During the game, the Warriors launched a 19-0 run within 4 minutes in the third quarter to reverse the tide. During this time, the Spurs missed all 8 of their attempts and committed 4 turnovers. Of note, Warriors rookie Jackson-Davis dunked in front of the Spurs' top pick Wembanyama, igniting the crowd.
Despite winning 9 out of their last 10 away games, the Warriors remain in 10th place in the Western Conference. Their upcoming schedule includes 10 games against opponents with better records. It will be extremely challenging for them to secure a direct spot in the playoffs, especially with discord among players, which could be the final straw for the Warriors. |
|
Post time 29-3-2024 06:43:15