The Golden State Warriors are having a bit of bad luck in the NBA. Although their biggest star, Stephen Curry, is back on the court, they cannot seem to find the correct rhythm that is needed to win games. In their most recent matchup, Oklahoma City defeated Golden State 130-123 in overtime, delivering the Warriors their sixth consecutive NBA loss. Fans are heated up over a foul that was called on their most successful player in the game, Andrew Wiggins.
As per fans, Wiggins was wrongly called for a foul on OKC’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander while Shai was shooting the ball. “Not only was this a bullsh*t call, but SGA also kicked Wiggins in the nuts,” read the caption when a fan uploaded a video of the same on his X account.
Not only was this a bullshit call but SGA also kicked Wiggins in the nuts 😭 pic.twitter.com/IATp9q6WRe
— De🅿️ressed Warriors Fan 💔 (@GoIdenState) November 19, 2023
The comments on the post were filled with people being angry over the call, which seemingly cost Warriors the game. The Thunder unexpectedly reduced this to a two-point lead going into the fourth quarter by going on a 22-6 run in the last six minutes of play. After a buzzer-beater three by rookie Chet Holmgren, OKC managed to snatch the win from the hands of the Dubs even after they had an 18-point lead at one point.
Andrew Wiggins had a season-high 31-point performance for the Golden State Warriors
Although the Warriors dynasty rests on the shoulders of Steph, Klay, and Draymond, there was a new hero for the Dubs whose incredible performance almost broke their losing streak this season. With 31 points, the seasoned forward enjoyed his best game of the year. Since December 3, 2022, Wiggins had not scored thirty or more points in a game.
Season-high 31 points tonight for 2⃣2⃣@Verizon || Reliable Moments pic.twitter.com/OVDVPUfZqX
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) November 19, 2023
After missing two games, Steph Curry made a comeback to the starting lineup and finished with 25 points, seven rebounds, and three assists. Golden State will now host the Houston Rockets for their upcoming game on Monday night.
Warriors’ fans blame the refs for losses in the previous games
After an argument between the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves, the NBA banned veteran forward Draymond Green for five games, costing him $769,970. Following a confrontation, Green, Klay Thompson, and Jaden McDaniels were all ejected and fined $25,000. The league’s choice to not punish Gobert infuriated the coaching staff and fan base of the Warriors.
Fans even believe that Draymond and Klay’s ejection was a plot against them. Now, the recent foul controversy in the Thunder-Warriors matchup has heated the sentiment once again. The Golden State is now on a six-game losing streak, with Draymond on a five-game ban. Fans and supporters will hope that they will emerge victorious in their next home game against the Rockets.