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Steve Kerr Defends Playing Stephen Curry Less Than 30 Minutes In Loss To Timberwolves

Steve Kerr opened up on the decision to play Stephen Curry under 30 minutes in a 110-114 loss to the Timberwolves.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Mar 25, 2024
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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr explained why Stephen Curry played under 30 minutes in their 110-114 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. 

“We’re trying to keep him around 30 (minutes). Trying to get him as much rest as we can. He’s played a lot of minutes, played 35 (minutes) a few days ago. As long as we were hanging in there, we wanted to limit the numbers and not overplay him.” 

Kerr also explained why he’s making it a point to play Steph fewer minutes, citing fixture congestion in the next week along with dismissing his limited minutes as the reason behind tonight’s loss.

“We can’t expect to ride Steph game after game. These last few weeks have been very tough. We’ve put the burden of the franchise on his shoulders for 15 years. You can’t expect him to play 35 minutes. We’ve got five games in seven days on this road trip. If you want to say him playing 30 or 32 minutes was the difference in a win or a loss, I totally disagree. We’re trying to win the game but also keep him fresh.”

Steve Kerr: “If you want to say (Steph Curry) playing 30 or 32 minutes was the difference in a win or a loss, I totally disagree.”

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— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) March 25, 2024

Curry scored 31 points in tonight’s game, going 9-23 from the field in his 29:50 minutes on the court. This echoes the same problems the Lakers faced in October when they wanted to limit LeBron James, but the team was incapable of defending leads without him.

The Warriors kept it close against an injured Wolves squad but failed to maximize a golden opportunity. If Curry was on the floor for even two more minutes, you never know if the Warriors would have scored enough in that stretch to earn the win on a night Anthony Edwards was unimpressive.


The Warriors Could Lose The No. 10 Seed

The Warriors are no longer just fighting to climb up to the No. 6 or No. 8 seed. They have been put in a position where they need to defend the No. 10 seed against the red-hot Houston Rockets, who have won their last eight games in a row. They’re currently just one game behind the Warriors, with the franchises playing each other on April 1.

The 36-34 Warriors are currently two games behind the No. 9 seed Lakers, regardless of the outcome of Lakers vs. Pacers tonight. The swing could change to 2.5 games with a Lakers win or 1.5 games with a Lakers loss, so the Warriors will wake up tomorrow and have the Rockets as their biggest immediate standings rival. 

Curry has averaged 26.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.9 assists this season. While these numbers are phenomenal, there has been a noticeable drop-off in Curry’s production this season, with more inconsistency seeping in. Curry has had multiple single-digit games with no three-pointers made, a concept that would have been laughable if you told fans at the start of the season.

Missing the play-in could force the Warriors into much-needed changes that have been a long time coming. Steve Kerr likely remains the coach after signing an extension this season, but an 11th-seed finish could complicate the future of impending free agent Klay Thompson dramatically as well.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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