The Golden State Warriors suffered their fourth straight defeat after bowing to the Phoenix Suns, 113-105, on Saturday.
The Warriors have lost five of their last seven assignments, falling to 12-7, after leading the Western Conference in the early part of the season.
Golden State coach Steve Kerr has utilized a deep rotation for the entirety of their campaign. Against the Suns, he fielded 13 players, with 10 of them playing at least 12 minutes each.
Kerr has admitted that it’s an unusual strategy but has also expressed the belief that there’s strength in numbers. But amid their losing streak, the four-time champion coach noted that he might have to tinker with the game plan.
Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry against the Brooklyn Nets at Chase Center.
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When asked about it, Warriors superstar Steph Curry acknowledged that having a deep rotation isn’t always ideal. He, however, stressed that they’re dealing with it as a unit.
“The only thing I’ll say is it is hard for anybody to try and get a rhythm and know what you’re going to be asked to do,” said Curry in a report from NBC Sports Bay Area’s Dalton Johnson. “We are a unique team, it’s a unique situation.
“I don’t think it’s been done in the league, probably ever. It is an 82-game schedule and you need to figure out what adjustments need to be made.”
The two-time MVP, who’s averaging a career-low 29.9 minutes per game, also agreed with Kerr that they might need to rethink their unusual tactic to get back on track.
“We probably need to be a little more predictable on a night-to-night basis, so guys can get a little more of a rhythm,” added Curry. “Is that shortening by one or two guys? Maybe.”
The Warriors will look to end their four-game skid when they take on the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday.
