Aside from questionable roster construction, one of the most glaring issues with the Golden State Warriors' slow start to the season has been coach Steve Kerr’s inconsistent lineup and playing-time decisions.
If not for another late-game blunder in Toronto, Golden State was eyeing a perfect 3-0 road trip to end 2025. Games in Brooklyn and Charlotte finally saw some consistency from Kerr in regard to his closing lineup.
Warriors may have finally settled on a closing lineup
For a team as experienced as the Warriors, late-game execution has been shockingly erratic. They’ve handed away winnable games all season, and it’s often felt like Kerr was throwing darts at a board, hoping to land on the right closing group.