Warriors Stand at a Season-Defining Crossroads
So, here’s what’s really happening with the Warriors right now. The team has reached one of those moments in a season where everything feels like it could swing either way. And even though there isn’t full-blown panic in the Bay, enough little warning signs have piled up that this five-game homestand suddenly feels like a major turning point.
After grinding through 12 of their first 17 games on the road, the Warriors are finally coming back to Chase Center. And the timing couldn’t be more crucial. They open against the Trail Blazers, a team sitting just one spot below them in the West. Then come the Jazz, the Rockets, the Pelicans, and the Thunder. Now, Houston and OKC are legitimate threats, but dropping games to the other three would be viewed as a serious step backward. And that’s exactly what Golden State cannot afford right now.
There’s been some strange noise coming out of the locker room too—little comments about “agendas” and continued frustration around Jonathan Kuminga’s role. Nothing explosive, but enough to make you raise an eyebrow. It’s clear that the team knows they’re not playing anywhere near their peak. They’ve been leaning heavily on Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler III, and Draymond Green to stabilize things, but the margin for error is shrinking fast.
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Steve Kerr has admitted that the long road stretch left them with almost no practice time. So this homestand isn’t just about games—it’s about finally being able to pause, breathe, and clean up the mess. Kerr expects at least a couple of legit practice sessions, which means film study, adjustments, and accountability.
And honestly, something has to give. The turnovers have become a genuine problem. Golden State is averaging more than 17 giveaways a night—nearly one every six possessions—and that’s the worst turnover ratio in the league. For a roster that isn’t physically dominant and already struggles on the glass, wasting possessions is basically self-sabotage. Even Butler, who usually controls the ball so well, has admitted he needs to cut back on mistakes.
But the issues go deeper than misplaced passes. The offense has been wildly unbalanced. Their recent wins have required Curry to drop 46, then 49, and then Moses Moody had to have a career night just to grab another victory. When the bench is missing 15 of 23 shots, there’s only so much the stars can do.
Still, there’s belief in the building. Kerr insists the team vibe is good. Curry and Butler have said repeatedly that this isn’t who they are. And help is on the way with De’Anthony Melton and Seth Curry scheduled to join the rotation soon.
But here’s the truth: if the Warriors don’t find their best selves on this homestand, they risk sliding right back into the chaos of last February, when desperation forced them into a major midseason trade. This stretch won’t decide the entire season—but it might decide the path it takes from here.
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