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Nov 14, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) reacts after hitting a three-point shot against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports

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Nov 14, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) reacts after hitting a three-point shot against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports
The Golden State Warriors are extremely shorthanded in tonight?s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. They are missing their two core players, Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. Steph is recovering from a knee injury and has been out for a couple of games. Draymond, on the other hand, is missing the first of his five-game suspension due to his actions in the last game.
Dub Nation is not happy about Draymond?s hefty suspension, and they expressed their frustration during tonight?s game. The Warriors fans blasted the referees for a wrong call on 20-year-old rookie Brandin Podziemski.
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Warriors fans blast referees for another terrible call
The Warriors roster is trying to keep their team afloat in the absence of Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. But the bad officiating by the referees during the Warriors-Thunder game has not allowed them to take control of the game. In the first quarter of the match, referees made a terrible wrong call on rookie Brandin Podziemski. He got called for a foul for pushing Thunder player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander into Kenrich Williams while he was driving to the basket. But the replay showed there was no significant contact from the 20-year-old rookie, and Kenrich charged into Shai while he was moving backward.
Brandin Podziemski was called for a foul on this play … pic.twitter.com/fwlp301z6s
? Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) November 17, 2023
The referee?s terrible call on that play got the Dub Nation angry. One fan blasted the referees, asking for a ?5-game suspension for the ref? for the wrong call. The NBA World followed suit.
A fan even asked Draymond Green to come out of suspension just to punch the referee.
5 game suspension for the ref
? South Wall Cornerclub Barfly (@tranescendent) November 17, 2023
Draymond can you punch that dumbass ref
? UG (@SCDG2330) November 17, 2023
Most fans felt the referees had a bias against the Warriors and that was reflected in their decisions on the court.
Every team gets a home court advantage except the warriors
? Steph Stan (@sc30rd19burner) November 17, 2023
The anti-Warrior officiating bias has gotten out of hand. It?s disgusting.
? Jeff (@jeffjeff360) November 17, 2023
Refs are in control smh!!
? Shygurltype (@ImShyLabz) November 17, 2023
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Can the Warriors survive without Steph and Draymond?
It will be difficult for the Golden State Warriors to succeed without their two superstars. Stephen Curry has been the best player for the Warriors this season, averaging 30.7 points. But it is uncertain when he will return to the line-up. Draymond?s impact on the team can also not be denied. Even though it does not reflect in his stats, he has been crucial in the Warriors? success so far.
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Stephen Curry and Co. are currently 7th in the Western Conference standings with a 6-6 record, and their season can tilt either way. Head coach Steve Kerr has a tall task in front of him as he will have to find the best line-up for his team to succeed this season. Chris Paul is still adjusting to his new team, and now, he holds the responsibility of running the show for the Warriors as their starting Point Guard.
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It will be interesting to see how the season pans out for the Golden State Warriors.
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