Steve Kerr highlights struggles getting the ball to Jimmy Butler in loss to Portland Trail Blazers
The Golden State Warriors suffered a 136-131 defeat to the Portland Trail Blazers, extending a rough patch after a hot start to the season. The loss underlined some lingering offensive issues as the team seeks consistency.
Kerr on offensive execution
Coach Steve Kerr was blunt about the problems he’s seeing, saying the team isn’t doing enough to create clean looks for one of their key scorers, Jimmy Butler. Kerr pointed out that last season the Warriors were better at running plays that put players in a position to attack and generate shots, but lately the offense has felt too loose and reactionary.
He emphasized the importance of getting back to set actions in the half court — especially when Steph is off the floor — taking care of the ball, forcing turnovers on defense, and controlling the pace. Kerr noted that there have been stretches where important players went multiple possessions without touching the ball, which makes it harder to build momentum.
What’s next
The Warriors sit at 13-13 and will look to tighten things up when they head to Phoenix for their next game. Fixing the ball movement and getting predictable sets that create high-quality opportunities will be key if they want to stop the slide and regain control of their season.
