The upcoming weeks will be critical in determining the direction of the Golden State Warriors as the NBA trade deadline approaches. However, the team began this crucial period on a disappointing note, suffering their worst home loss during Steve Kerr's coaching tenure against the Boston Celtics with a final score of 125-85. Following the game, Stephen Curry reflected on the performance, stating it was 'not great' and adding that this observation was 'Captain Obvious'. He stressed that their ability to stay competitive while waiting for injured players to return could significantly impact their season’s outcome.

This defeat marked the Warriors' most significant home loss since a 149-104 defeat to the Dallas Mavericks on January 15, 1985. The 40-point margin represents the largest home loss the team has experienced under Kerr's leadership, and the 85 points scored is the fewest the Warriors have managed in a home game featuring Curry since Kerr took over. Injuries certainly played a role in this overwhelming loss, as the starting lineup included Curry, Andrew Wiggins, Trayce Jackson-Davis, Dennis Schröder, and Gary Payton II, while Jonathan Kuminga sat out his eighth consecutive game due to a sprained ankle. Prior to the game, the Warriors announced that Draymond Green would miss at least one week due to a mild calf strain.

The impact of these injuries was evident, particularly during the first half when the Warriors struggled without Curry on the floor. In the initial two quarters, Schröder recorded a minus-19 rating in just 12 minutes. By halftime, the statistics highlighted a clear disparity in performance: the Warriors were plus-2 with Curry on the court for 17 minutes, while they were at a stark minus-17 in the 7 minutes without him. This loss occurred shortly after Curry and Green expressed their desire not to see the Warriors make a 'desperate' move ahead of the trade deadline, conveying that while they are committed to winning, it may be challenging to find a transformative player at this stage. Following a strong 12-3 start to the season, the Warriors have since struggled, losing 18 of their last 27 games and are now tied with the Phoenix Suns for 10th place in the Western Conference standings. With eight games remaining before the trade deadline, the Warriors are poised to face competitive opponents including the Sacramento Kings, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers, and the Oklahoma City Thunder.