The Warriors worked into the ideal chance Thursday night after looking for defence for a few months and hearing Draymond Green pleading for it as the club entered the All-Star break.
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After trailing for the majority of the first half, they drew within one point of the Lakers 13 seconds into the second half thanks to a midrange jumper by Klay Thompson.
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The atmosphere inside Crypto.com Arena could alter after one, maybe even two stops.
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The Warriors might be able to capture that elusive element known as momentum with one stop, or maybe even two, and possibly ride it to a cathartic victory.
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But no. Los Angeles scored 17 seconds later to take the lead at 62-58, and they continued to attack Golden State's defence for the next five minutes.
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The Warriors lost 124-111, dropping them below.500 (29-30) for the fifth time since New Year's Day, only a few blinks after being one bucket from taking the lead.
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Coach Steve Kerr remarked, "There were several crucial stretches where we had a chance." "We had managed to get back into the game, but after that, we just lost our way. The game couldn't connect.
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"Everything we need is captured on tape. We'll demonstrate for them, continue to coach them, and endeavour to improve.
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These feelings may sound familiar, and that's because they are. Over most of this turbulent season. We're unfortunately having the same problems, Kerr said.