Losing isn’t an option anymore. The Golden State Warriors know it better than any team in the Western Conference now. From their disheartening first half to a promising last lap, the Dubs have been through one hell of a journey this season. A long unbeaten run that felt like a dream until yesterday woke up to its reality today as the Nuggets won 114-105. And as the sixth seed of the West now, Steve Kerr wants anything but a mishap. Conceding 20 turnovers in a game and you expect the head coach to stay calm? Oh no! That ain’t happening.
On the Warriors Plus Minus podcast, the insiders Anthony Slater and Tim Kawakami shared a story that might seem slightly unreal. But given the unexpected loss vs. the Denver Nuggets at Chase Center, you truly cannot blame Steve Kerr for his outburst. Even Jimmy Butler expressed his disappointment at the end of the game. But first, let’s know all about the Warriors HC’s wrath.
“About as mad as Steve Kerr has been a long time, he didn’t have a lot of reasons to be made when they’re 14-2,” they mentioned. “He was yelling at his assistant coaches in the first quarter. And he said, clearly, he was trying to jolt them awake because he’s always very wary of the team.” To be clear, the Warriors are most likely to make it to the playoffs, and you could say it’s the Jimmy Butler Effect. But when you get the hang of winning games, the slightest alarm of losing one can rile you up.
Mar 8, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr watches the action during a game against the Detroit Pistons in the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images
They added, “The team suddenly sifts their stars right before the game and the letdowns. It was a terse press conference from him after the bad losses.” Simply put, Coach Kerr wasn’t happy with how the game was turning out from the very first minute. The Nuggets, even in Jokic and Murray’s absence, outperformed the likes of Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. The position where they sit is justified again.
But the question here is, was Steve Kerr‘s outburst required? Well, it might take some psychic powers to truly understand what went on in the 59-year-old legend’s mind. Moreover, Stephen Curry also didn’t give his best performance on the court. Maybe it was the exhaustion or maybe it just wasn’t the Warriors’ day to win.
Meanwhile, Jimmy Butler too had to send a very strong message to the Dubs locker room. Steve Kerr wasn’t the only one feeling frustrated in the Bay on Monday.
Amidst Steve Kerr’s anger, Jimmy Butler shares words of wisdom for his teammates
The Jimmy Butler Effect was real until it wasn’t in the Warriors’ 105-114 loss vs. the Denver Nuggets. Signs of anger and disappointment were clear on Steve Kerr’s face throughout the game. To be honest, the head coach didn’t even attempt to hide his discontent. Meanwhile, the top scorer of the day, that is, Jimmy Butler had to speak up for the 20 turnovers that simply ended the game for the Golden State Warriors.
“It hurts me, I ain’t going to even lie to you,” Butler told the media after the loss at Chase Center on Monday. “I hate turning the ball over. I hate it when we turn the ball over. We just got to be better at that. If we get shots on goal, I think we’re a very hard team to beat. You ain’t going to beat too many people in this league with 20 turnovers.”
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The Warriors unraveled on their home court. Sloppy ball controlled to 20 turnovers, handing Denver 24 free points! Every possession mattered, yet they kept throwing them away. Their shooting woes only made it worse—just 8-of-33 from deep (24.2%) and a dismal 15-of-27 at the line (55.6%). They needed precision. Instead, they collapsed under pressure.
The Warriors had no margin for error, yet they crumbled under their own mistakes. Steve Kerr’s fury was justified, and Jimmy Butler’s frustration spoke volumes. Turnovers, missed shots, and lost opportunities sealed their fate. The Nuggets didn’t just win—they exposed Golden State’s biggest flaw. Now, with the playoffs looming, the Dubs must regroup fast. There’s no time left for second chances.
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