Ever seen a basketball game where the clock seems to have a mind of its own? Well, that’s exactly what happened when the Warriors faced off against the Rockets.
Tick-Tock Trouble for the Warriors
The Warriors found themselves tangled in a web of shot clock violations, six to be exact, during their nail-biting loss to the Rockets. The Rockets, riding high this season, squeezed out a one-point victory and are now cruising into the NBA Cup semi-finals. But let’s be real, this wasn’t just about Houston’s prowess. Golden State’s offense was like a car with a flat tireโgoing nowhere fast.
Kerr’s Epic Rant
With just two minutes left, the Warriors were up by six. It seemed like they had it in the bag until the refs decided to spice things up. A series of questionable calls had Coach Steve Kerr fuming postgame, and boy, did he let the refs have it! Check out his fiery rant:
Steve Kerr goes in on the refs for almost 2 minutes
โ Alex (@Dubs408)
Social media exploded, with Warriors fans crying foul over a missed call on a Curry three-pointer and the free throws that handed Jalen Green the game. But let’s not ignore the elephant in the room: the Warriors’ offense was as cold as ice. I think they need to rethink their passing strategy because it’s not always about getting Curry the perfect shot.
The Clock Strikes Zero
In a bizarre twist, the Warriors became the only team in two decades to go scoreless with multiple shot clock violations in the final three minutes and still lose. Talk about a historic collapse! Opta pointed out that this was the second-most shot clock violations in a game over the last 25 years. Yikes!
- 7 โ CHI @ MIA on Feb. 23, 2014
- 6 โ GSW @ HOU on Dec. 11, 2024
- 6 โ ATL @ PHI on Dec. 23, 2021
- 6 โ ATL vs. CLE on Mar. 14, 2021
- 6 โ IND @ GSW on Dec. 5, 2022
Looking Ahead: A Rocky Road
Golden State was once a favorite to snag the NBA Cup, but now they’ve got a mountain to climb. With tough games against Dallas, Memphis, and Minnesota coming up, they better find their groove fast. Speaking of trades, did you catch that wild Curry rumor?
So here’s the million-dollar question: Can the Warriors bounce back from this meltdown, or is this the start of a slippery slope?
