Upset Stephen Curry Breaks Silence On Warriors Loss Amidst Closing Drama With Brandin Podziemski

The Warriors vs Rockets’ final play was one that left everyone buzzing long after the buzzer sounded. With just 3.5 seconds remaining and a one-point deficit, the Dubs had the ball with the game on the line. Stephen Curry had already taken a shot earlier in the possession with around 9 seconds left. But it was his final decision that became the talk of the locker room.

Instead of running down the clock for a more deliberate shot, the ‘Baby-Faced Assassin’ pulled up for a three a little too early—and missed. Talking to Anthony Slater in the locker room post the matchup, Curry’s take on his play was a mixture of self-reflection and frustration.

“There was hot and cold … Obviously the way it went down, loose ball foul … Unreal! … Probably a couple seconds early I made the shot, if I make it, we’re on a plane to Vegas. So, I will live with it, but tough way to end,” the 4x champion said. While Stephen Curry acknowledged the mistake of rushing the shot, he didn’t shy away from his belief that the loose ball foul in the final seconds was certainly a turning point.

When Slater pressed him about the locker room’s reaction (“seemed pretty mad”), Curry admitted, “I mean, yeah. Haven’t played the replay but in that type of situation, its … like, who got to the ball first. If you’re telling me it’s a clear foul, then I should have … But I don’t think that’s the case.”

In the immediate aftermath, the 10x All-Star’s disappointment was palpable. But what added a layer to the drama of this loss was none other than the role of Brandin Podziemski.

Despite Stephen Curry’s blunder, Podziemski’s struggles took center stage

The All-Rookie First-Teamer was handed the ball in the waning moments after Steph’s shot missed. With a chance to go to Vegas on the line, Podziemski’s three-point attempt at the buzzer was blocked. And the stats reveal why that shot stings a little more. There is no doubt that by now, you are aware that Brandin is struggling this season.

And the numbers, too, tell the same story. The 21-year-old’s scoring average dipped from 9.2 points last season to just 7.9 per game, alongside a notable decline in his shooting from the deep—a 39% last year to 24% now. This downward trend in Podz’s shooting, especially from the three, adds context to the dramatic final play.

That said, the Warriors’ faith in the young guard was evident. But his inability to deliver in the crucial moment highlighted the larger struggles of a team that continues to face adversity in closing out games. With GSW’s loss, which included a brutal 7-0 run from the Houston Rockets in the final minutes, the night’s chaotic moments will undoubtedly stick in our minds.

Although Stephen Curry & Co. would rather forget the night’s events, the loss serves as a stark reminder of the challenges that lie ahead. As the Warriors‘ superstar pointed out, it’s something they will have to live with. However, with their playoff and championship aspirations, this heart-wrenching defeat only adds fuel to their fire, as they look to bounce back and reclaim control of their destiny in pursuit of another finals appearance.