The Golden State Warriors have surged up the Western Conference standings since acquiring Jimmy Butler, but fatigue could be becoming a concern as the season nears its end.Warriors Fall to Undermanned Denver
Head coach Steve Kerr acknowledged that resting Stephen Curry on Tuesday against Milwaukee is a strong possibility, as signs of wear and tear have begun to appear.
Golden State suffered a 114-105 loss to a Denver Nuggets squad missing Nikola Jokić, Jamal Murray, and Christian Braun on Monday night. Curry struggled not only with his shooting—going just 4-of-14 from three—but also with ball control, committing seven turnovers in the first game of a back-to-back.
“He’s exhausted,” Kerr admitted postgame. “Steph has been carrying us for the past month. He’s been incredible, but he needs rest. You can just see it—his energy isn’t there right now.”
Balancing Health and Playoff Positioning
While the addition of Butler has given the Warriors a much-needed boost, the team has relied heavily on Curry to propel them from 11th place in the West to their current position at 6th. As they prepare to face the Bucks, managing Curry’s workload could be crucial for their postseason push.