Without Curry and Butler, the Warriors struggle to compete!

On January 27, 2026, the Golden State Warriors faced the Minnesota Timberwolves in a harsh reality check. While the Warriors stayed competitive in the first quarter, they completely collapsed starting in the second, ultimately losing 83-108. Curry and Butler were both absent, and without these two key players, the team lacked offensive initiative, failed to create space, and other players struggled to score, leaving the Warriors in a dire situation.

Among this roster of role players, the only standout was Poole. He shot 3-of-7 from three-point range, scoring 13 points, while contributing on defense, rebounds, and pick-and-roll plays, offering a well-rounded performance. The rest of the team struggled: Poole (Bojan?) shot just 4-of-13, while Sanders, Moody, TJD, Hield, and Richardson all underperformed. Many players didn’t even enter the game during garbage time in the final quarter, leaving the Warriors scoreless in the last three quarters and sealing their defeat.

This game also signals a major challenge for Curry. With Butler out for the season, if Curry cannot shoulder the offensive burden and coordinate the team in upcoming games, the Warriors’ struggles are likely to continue. Whether they can reach the play-in tournament this season remains uncertain.