The upcoming two weeks may be pivotal for the Golden State Warriors as they navigate their trajectory leading up to the trade deadline. The season took a downturn with a significant setback, marked by their worst home loss under head coach Steve Kerr, as the Warriors fell to the Boston Celtics 125-85 on Monday night.

After the game, Stephen Curry characterized the loss as 'not great,' referencing the obvious nature of the poor performance. He emphasized the importance of their upcoming games by stating, 'But just the idea that we can keep ourselves afloat until we get some guys back can kind of make or break our season to be honest.' Curry noted the impact that a stretch of six to eight games could have on their season outlook, suggesting that while the team is not counting each individual game, the upcoming stretch is critical for their future.

This defeat marked a notable low point, representing the largest home loss for the Warriors since a 149-104 defeat to the Dallas Mavericks on January 15, 1985. Additionally, the 85 points scored by the Warriors were the fewest in a home game featuring Curry since Kerr became head coach. Injuries played a role in this performance, as the Warriors’ starting five consisted of Curry, Andrew Wiggins, Trayce Jackson-Davis, Dennis Schröder, and Gary Payton II. Notably, Jonathan Kuminga was sidelined for the eighth consecutive game due to a sprained ankle, and the team announced prior to the game that Draymond Green would miss at least a week with a mild calf strain. Furthermore, the Warriors struggled in the minutes when Curry was off the court, particularly in the first half, underscoring the team’s reliance on their star player. Following this loss, the Warriors have eight games remaining before the trade deadline, with key matchups against teams including the Sacramento Kings, Chicago Bulls, and Los Angeles Lakers.