Controversial No-Call Leaves Warriors and Steve Kerr Fuming in Denver Heartbreaker

The Golden State Warriors, after a fiery start to the 2024-25 NBA season, have hit a cold streak, dropping their fifth straight game in a 119-115 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night. The matchup, part of the NBA Cup Group Play, was yet another frustrating outing for Golden State, despite their late-game push.

Nikola Jokić, the reigning MVP, was unstoppable, leading all scorers with 38 points and exerting his dominance throughout the game. While the Warriors showed resilience in the fourth quarter, their effort ultimately fell short, leaving them searching for answers on how to reverse their slide.

Adding to their frustration, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr found himself at odds with the officiating crew after a critical missed call late in the game. Kerr was particularly incensed when Nuggets guard Christian Braun called a timeout, despite Denver having none remaining—a scenario that should have resulted in a technical foul against the Nuggets.

“Braun called a timeout,” Kerr explained postgame. “Everybody saw it except for the few guys we hire to do the games. That makes me angry. That’s a technical foul. They don’t have a timeout, that’s a technical foul. We shoot a free throw, get the ball, and we’ve got a chance to win the game. They all told me they didn’t see it.”

While Kerr admitted the Warriors’ loss wasn’t solely due to the officiating, he made it clear the missed call robbed his team of a pivotal opportunity to turn the tide. The Warriors must now regroup as they navigate this tough stretch.