The Warriors made history with an abysmal shooting night, suffering one of their worst losses ever.
The Golden State Warriors made history for all the wrong reasons in their 114-105 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Despite Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray being out, the Warriors still couldn't capitalize and delivered one of the worst shooting performances in NBA history.
Golden State became the first team in NBA or WNBA history to record:
- Under 25% from three (on 30+ attempts)
- Under 60% from the free-throw line (on 25+ attempts)
- 20+ turnovers
This is an almost unimaginable level of offensive inefficiency, especially for a team known for its elite shooting. The Warriors shot 7-30 from deep (23.3%), a stunning collapse for a team that has built its dynasty on three-point dominance.
Even Stephen Curry, the greatest shooter ever, struggled, finishing with just 4-14 from beyond the arc. The rest of the Warriors combined for a horrific 3-16 from three (18.7%).
The free-throw line wasn't any kinder to Golden State either, as they shot a miserable 55.6% (15-27). The Warriors are usually an above-average free-throw shooting team, but missed opportunities at the charity stripe killed their chances of a comeback. When you add in 21 turnovers, it becomes clear that this was a night to forget.
With Jokic and Murray out, Aaron Gordon stepped up in a huge way, dropping 38 points on 14-23 shooting while grabbing six rebounds. His physicality and activity on the glass overwhelmed the Warriors, leading to multiple second-chance opportunities that helped Denver maintain control.
Michael Porter Jr. chipped in 21 points and 10 rebounds, while Russell Westbrook recorded a triple-double with 12 points, 16 assists, and 11 rebounds. Westbrook’s playmaking helped Denver create open shots all night, and his energy gave them a huge edge.
This loss ended Golden State’s seven-game winning streak, which had pushed them into playoff contention. With Jimmy Butler leading the team in scoring (23 points, eight rebounds, six assists), Curry struggling, and the supporting cast failing to step up, the Warriors simply couldn't find a rhythm offensively.
Their 23.3% three-point shooting and 55.6% free-throw shooting combined with 21 turnovers made this a nightmare performance. While poor shooting nights happen, what made this game historically bad was the combination of inefficiencies in every major offensive category.
The Warriors (39-28) now sit in the sixth spot in the Western Conference, but games like this are worrying. With Curry struggling and Butler still adjusting, their margin for error is slim as they push for a higher seed in the playoffs. They now face a tough stretch of games, and how they bounce back from this disastrous loss will be crucial.
For now, this performance will be remembered as one of the worst shooting nights in NBA history. The Warriors built their dynasty on shooting, but tonight, they simply couldn’t make a shot when it mattered most.
