The Dubs resumed their downward spiral with a deadlock loss, this time against the Pelicans.

On Wednesday night, the Golden State Warriors fell short against the New Orleans Pelicans, 141-105. The Dubs were humiliated once more in the last game of a seven-game homestand. The Dubs appeared to have some momentum going home and a chance to put together a winning streak. Rather, they ensured that the Chase Center audience always departed dissatisfied.

The Dubs were just 1-6 at that time, and their lone victory came against the historically awful Detroit Pistons. Steve Kerr would be asking to be fired if he were almost any other coach in the league after this run. But even with four championship rings, the discussion is still more nuanced.

Over the whole 48-minute regulation period, Golden State never held a lead. In actuality, the Pelicans came out on top right away, taking a double-digit lead in the opening quarter and never looking back. After the first quarter, New Orleans never let the Warriors get closer than ten points. The lead was as high as forty-one points.

Jonas Valančiūnas led the Pelicans with 21 points and 9 rebounds, while eight players finished with at least 12 points. With five rebounds, seven assists, and 19 points, Zion Williamson finished. Trey Murphy III, a guard, contributed 16 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists, and an incredible +38 plus/minus.

Superstar Steph Curry and rookie Brandin Podziemski, the Warriors’ starting backcourt, had a difficult night. Due to their poor shooting performance, Curry was only able to score 15 points on 13 field goals. Podziemski was a game-worst -31, scoring just 2 points in over 25 minutes of play.

Though there were some encouraging signs, the Warriors’ future was not bright. Klay Thompson was effective from the field and had good defensive play. Both Kevon Looney and Jonathan Kuminga had minor offєnsive net benefits. Moses Moody had a game-high 21 points off the bench, while freshman Trayce Jackson-Davis finished 9 of 11 for 19 points.

It is a mess, the Warriors. It cannot be said in any other way. Draymond Green, who is at 17–20, could soon return to the starting lineup for the Dubs, but even if he does, it appears like a bigger issue still exists. The deadline for trades is drawing near. Kerr’s prospects are unclear. Yes, everything could depend on what Mike Dunleavy Jr., the new general manager, and Joe Lacob decide to do in the upcoming months.