On January 21, 2025, Beijing time, the Golden State Warriors suffered a crushing defeat at home, losing to the Boston Celtics with a score of 85-125. This outcome sent shockwaves through the NBA, setting several embarrassing records.
The Warriors' score of 85 points was like a cold shackle, locking them into a new low for single-game scoring this season. The previous low of 90 points was achieved against the Timberwolves and Rockets, but this game's score further lowered the team's threshold. Losing by over 40 points at home is a situation that has not occurred since 1985. This is not just a numerical gap, but more like a "picture of decline" reflecting the current state of the Warriors.
Seeing such a situation, the Warriors' owner could no longer contain his inner flames. However, the owner's anger, like a spark with the potential to start a prairie fire, stems from reasons beyond just this one defeat. "A dike a thousand miles long can be destroyed by an ant hole," and the team's various problems have been eroding this once-champion team like ant holes.
Looking at the Warriors' performance against strong teams, "encountering strong teams leads to collapse, the former champion's desire to win is completely gone" has become their most realistic portrayal now. Once feared on the court, the Warriors now seem like a toothless tiger in front of strong opponents. In the course of the game, they are powerless, and those opponents once suppressed by the Warriors naturally spare no effort to strike back at the now fallen Warriors.
The Warriors' desire to win in the game is extremely lacking, and they simply mechanically go through the motions. "When three-point shots are going well, they barely hold on, but once the three-point shots miss, they immediately lose their fighting spirit, almost surrendering," this attitude akin to "playing basketball by chance" makes the team collapse like an avalanche on the court, completely losing the championship aura and spirit of the past.
Looking at the players' performances, Schroder, after joining the Warriors, is like a seed that failed to germinate in suitable soil, never showing his due strength. Throughout the season, his state has remained consistently low, like a haze that cannot be dispelled hovering over the team's offense.
Wiggins' performance is even more astonishing. In the game against the Celtics, his record of 1 out of 11 shots is a huge irony. Especially when facing Tatum's defense, he is completely suppressed without any ability to fight back. Curry, although the core and soul of the team, is finding it increasingly difficult to turn the tide of the entire game on his own, despite his still outstanding individual abilities, because basketball is a five-person sport.
Finally, we must mention head coach Kerr. In the eyes of many, he is considered the biggest "problem" within the team, seriously overestimated throughout the league. His seemingly unique tactical arrangements actually seem to bring chaos to the team. Players like Waters, Santos, Spencer, and Hield, who do not stand out in their performances, are frequently placed in starting positions. This is like putting a group of unpolished sailors on a ship that should be fine, causing the team's lineup to be in disarray and greatly reducing their overall strength.
Currently, the Warriors have a record of 21 wins and 21 losses, ranking 11th in the West. This record is like a testament to their past mistakes. If the team wants to return to the top, it is like climbing a steep mountain; they must solve these problems. Only by regaining the fighting spirit to win and establishing the correct tactical approach can the Warriors possibly stabilize their footing in the fiercely competitive NBA arena instead of continuing down this slippery slope.
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