The Warriors’ once-mighty comeback magic has vanished, and even Steph Curry can’t believe how bad it’s gotten.
The numbers are shocking: Golden State has won just one game out of 21 when trailing after three quarters this season.
“That can’t be right,” was Curry’s stunned reaction when a reporter shared the stat after Sunday’s 10-point loss to the Lakers – their third defeat in a week.
It’s a far cry from the Warriors’ glory days. Back in their record-breaking 2015-16 season, when they won 73 games, the team actually looked forward to fourth-quarter challenges, posting a solid 10-7 record when trailing late.
But those clutch performances feel like ancient history now.
The Warriors are struggling just to stay in playoff contention, with more losses than wins this season. It’s a painful reminder of how far they’ve fallen from the dynasty that dominated the NBA under Steve Kerr.
Last year wasn’t any better. They went a miserable 3-24 when trailing after three quarters and missed the playoffs entirely.
The team’s inability to dig deep when it matters most has sparked plenty of trade rumors. There’s even talk about trying to bring Kevin Durant back to the Bay Area before the trade deadline.
For a franchise that used to thrive under pressure, this new pattern of folding in close games is especially troubling. Sports books have noticed too – they’re now giving the Warriors 50-to-1 odds to win the title this year.
The most frustrating part for Warriors fans? The team isn’t just losing these games – they seem to have lost that special something that once made them basketball’s most feared fourth-quarter team.
