Warriors Drop Below .500 After Raptors Loss

The Golden State Warriors suffered a disappointing 104-101 loss to the Toronto Raptors, marking their first time below .500 this season at 19-20. Head coach Steve Kerr took full responsibility for the defeat, citing a lack of discipline and offensive execution, particularly down the stretch. Despite leading by nine points in the fourth quarter, the Warriors allowed the Raptors to finish strong, with Chris Boucher scoring 17 points in the final period. Kerr expressed frustration over the team's performance, indicating that missed rotations and poor possessions contributed to the loss. Buddy Hield had a rough shooting night, but Kerr maintained his trust in him, choosing to run a final play for Hield despite his struggles. The Warriors have now lost two consecutive games and sit at 11th place in the Western Conference, facing the Minnesota Timberwolves next.