After a strong performance in a 35-point win to the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night, the Golden State Warriors were back on the court for the second leg of a back-to-back on Thursday against the Chicago Bulls.
Following a much-needed win on Wednesday, Thursday’s game against the Bulls was a different story. From the opening tip, the Warriors battled the Bulls back and forth.
For most of the game, and especially crunch time, the Warriors had no answer for DeMar DeRozan. The veteran wing tallied 33 points on 10-of-17 shooting from the field with eight boards and four assists in 39 minutes. DeRozan’s most impactful buckets came in the final seconds of the game. DeRozan converted a 3-point play with 26 seconds left in the game to give the Bulls a two-point lead.
On the other end of the court, Brandin Podziemski missed an open layup as the game fell to the Bulls, 125-122.
Nikola Vucevic matched DeRozan with 33 points on 14-of-23 shooting from the field with 11 rebounds and five assists in 35 minutes.
Making Thursday’s game even worse, Steph Curry exited the game in the fourth quarter after apparently rolling his ankle. Following the game, Steve Kerr couldn’t provide an update on Curry’s status.
Klay Thompson tallied 25 points on 9-of-21 shooting from the field with five 3-pointers in 28 minutes off the bench.
Following the Warriors’ loss to the Bulls, the NBA community on X, formerly known as Twitter, weighed in with different reactions. Here’s a look at what fans and analysts were saying:
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Steve Kerr had no real update on Steph Curry’s ankle. He said Curry had it in a bucket of ice postgame.
Here’s Kerr on that and the late-game loss to the Bulls pic.twitter.com/lGi7o787Fg
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) March 8, 2024
“How’s the baby?”
“Good, good. She’ll turn 4 months tomorrow”
Draymond having a casual convo on the bench 𤣠pic.twitter.com/GwYhhjMq98
— NBA (@NBA) March 8, 2024
Draymond Green says Curry’s spirits are high, but adds “it sucks” for him to go down. Says he thinks Curry is getting an MRI.
— Kendra Andrews (@kendra__andrews) March 8, 2024
Warriors fans that get mad at me after Ls⦠ððð yes it is frustrating for all of us too ð
— Grandson of the Wind Stan Account (@AndyKHLiu) March 8, 2024
If this ends up simply being a lateral ankle sprain for Curry, the timeline for RTP depends on the grade of the injury (which can be a bit more complicated to determine based on his prior ankle issues) and how quickly swelling, motion, strength, and stability return. If it'sâ¦
— Dr. Nirav Pandya, M.D. (@DrNiravPandya) March 8, 2024
I would've rather them put Klay on Derozan too, he was literally doing whatever to Kuminga
I think he got like three and-1's on him
— Niko (@nikotaughtyou) March 8, 2024
End of quarters tonight:
Bulls 6-0 final minute of 1Q
Bulls 8-4 final 2 mins of 2Q
Bulls 12-4 final 2.5 mins of 3Q26-8 in 5.5 mins.
— warriorsworld (@warriorsworld) March 8, 2024
Sheesh pic.twitter.com/3W79HiycoP
— warriorsworld (@warriorsworld) March 8, 2024
Should've had Wiggins in the game crunch time man, like that's the Derozan matchup
Idk why he was glued to the bench.
— Niko (@nikotaughtyou) March 8, 2024
Final ð
Klay – 25p/1r/2a
Jonathan – 19p/10r/2a/1s
Stephen – 15p/3r/1a
Chris – 15p/4r/5a
Draymond – 11p/10r/12a/2b/1s
Brandin – 11p/4r/4a/1s
Moody – 10p/9/1s
Trayce – 8/4r/2a/1s
Andrew – 8p/1r/2a/1s
Gary – 2r/1a pic.twitter.com/gOvnVlumzh— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) March 8, 2024
WHAT AN ENDING IN GOLDEN STATE ð¿
Coby White bucket to tie.
DeRozan fadeaway to go ahead.
Klay 3 for the lead.
DeRozan And-1 to take lead back.
CP3 triple to cut it to 1.Bulls hang on for wild 125-122 win. pic.twitter.com/ZspZ10ND8W
— NBA (@NBA) March 8, 2024
Well, that was a fun day of celebrating the return of the Dubs. Curry sprains an ankle, Podz misses a layup, and the seas will be angry in the morning. Tough one tonight.
— Dan Dibley (@dandibley) March 8, 2024
Podz smokes a late lay up and right when the #Warriors get healthy, Curry rolls his ankle. Yeesh. All eyes on that ankle. pic.twitter.com/hXkGPWLYul
— Damon Bruce (@DamonBruce) March 8, 2024
Terrible night for the Warriors. Steph Curry rolls his right ankle and can't finish the game. They blow a 13-point lead, make a few mistakes late and lose at home to the Bulls. The Mavericks, Kings and Suns win above them in the standings.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) March 8, 2024
BRUUUUUTAL LOSS! Be ok Steph
— Joe Shasky (@ButcherBoy415) March 8, 2024
A loss to the Bulls and a Curry injury is about as brutal as you could draw it up tonight.
— Jason Dumas (@JDumasReports) March 8, 2024
So close … pic.twitter.com/mhwNfy6dr7
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) March 8, 2024
An absolute disaster.
— Grandson of the Wind Stan Account (@AndyKHLiu) March 8, 2024
Absolutely brutal loss
— Brian Witt (@Wittnessed) March 8, 2024
The dreaded Steph Curry rolled ankle pic.twitter.com/J0XOe1DRxl
— Dalton Johnson (@DaltonJ_Johnson) March 8, 2024
