What we learned as Warriors waste Klay’s big game in loss to Clippers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
The Golden State Warriors struggled to overcome Draymond Green’s absence in their 121-113 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena. The team has a history of struggling without Green in the lineup, going 3-9 this season when he’s been unable to play.
On the bright side, Klay Thompson scored a season-high 30 points, making 8 of 12 3-pointers. His strong performance, however, was overshadowed by Steph Curry’s struggles, as he scored 17 points on 5-of-17 shooting.
The Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard and James Harden put up a solid defensive effort, but the Warriors couldn’t seem to close the gap, resulting in their seventh consecutive road loss.
Here are three takeaways from the Warriors’ latest game.
Starting Lineup Shakeup
21-year-old Jonathan Kuminga made his presence known, scoring an efficient 15 points, demonstrating why he’s a valuable asset to the team. On the other hand, 20-year-old rookie Brandin Podziemski struggled with his shot, making 2 of 11 attempts. The new lineup seemed to hold its own, outscoring the Clippers 40-37 during the game.
Wiggins’ Response
Andrew Wiggins’ first regular-season game off the bench didn’t faze him, as he demonstrated confidence and precision on the court. He adapted well to his new role, which is encouraging for the team. For more details, read more.