3 Takeaways from Golden State Warriors' Loss to Sacramento Kings
The Warriors, missing Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green, lost to the Kings 121-116. Russell Westbrook led the Kings with a triple-double, while DeMar DeRozan and Dennis Schroder contributed key plays.
Moses Moody's Strong Performance
Moses Moody stood out for Golden State, scoring 28 points with four blocks and two steals. His recent form is a positive sign for the team’s future prospects.
Rookie Will Richard's Impact
Selected 56th in the 2025 draft, Will Richard has quickly impressed. In his first career start, he scored 30 points on 10-of-15 shooting, added seven rebounds and three assists. Despite a crowded guard rotation limiting his minutes, Richard offers significant potential and should receive more playing time than Gary Payton II.
Quote on Richard’s potential:
"Based on his first few games, one could make the case he should have been taken in the middle of the first round."
Turnover Issues Persist
The Warriors struggled with turnovers, ranking 23rd in the league by averaging 17 per game, and committing 18 more turnovers against the Kings. While turnover problems existed on past championship teams, this current roster cannot afford such mistakes.
"Golden State had turnover issues on its championship teams, but this team isn't good enough to make up for a very high turnover rate."
Author's summary: The Warriors’ loss highlights their turnover problems and the emergence of promising young players like Moses Moody and rookie Will Richard, who could shape the team's future success.