Grizzlies Dominate Warriors, Schröder’s Debut Goes Awry
The Grizzlies crushed the Warriors 144-93, overshadowing Schröder’s first game with the team and raising concerns for Golden State.
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Memphis: The Warriors came to town hoping to turn their season around, but it was a total disaster. They got crushed by the Grizzlies, losing 144-93 at FedExForum. It was one of those games where you just want to cover your eyes and pretend it didn’t happen.
They were really looking to give Dennis Schröder a warm welcome for his debut, but that energy never showed up. The Warriors fell behind by 22 points after just one quarter and never really recovered. It was a rough night for the whole team.
Andrew Wiggins scored 19 points, and Brandin Podziemski led the team with 21, but those numbers were overshadowed by Stephen Curry’s shocking performance. He missed all seven of his shots, and Draymond Green had a tough time too, with four turnovers and fouls in just 19 minutes. Coach Steve Kerr didn’t even throw a clipboard in frustration, which says a lot.
Now, Golden State has lost nine of their last 11 games, sitting at 14-12, while Memphis improved to 19-9. It’s a tough spot for the Warriors, and they need to figure things out fast.
As for Schröder, his debut was a nightmare. He started at point guard and made his first shot, but then missed his next nine attempts. He ended up with just five points, five assists, and four turnovers. It’s tough to expect someone to shine right away, especially after just joining the team.
The Warriors had talked about making a strong defensive statement, but that didn’t happen. They had one of their worst first quarters of the season, trailing 37-15. Their sloppy offense didn’t help either, with eight turnovers leading to easy points for the Grizzlies.
Curry’s struggles are also concerning. He shot 0 for 7, scoring only two points from free throws. This isn’t like him at all, and it’s been a while since he scored over 30 points in a game. The next few games will be crucial to see if this is just a rough patch or something more serious.
It’s a tough time for the Warriors, and they need to regroup quickly if they want to turn things around.