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Golden State Warriors must take advantage of home stand and Grizzlies win

By William Spencer

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 25: Jordan Poole #3 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket past Dillon Brooks #24 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the first quarter at Chase Center on December 25, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 25: Jordan Poole #3 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket past Dillon Brooks #24 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the first quarter at Chase Center on December 25, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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Christmas with the Golden State Warriors was engraved in a lifetime of memories — A gift from the defending champions to their loyal fanbase which DubNation remain hopeful will keep on giving. Sunday’s NBA Christmas Classic with the Memphis Grizzlies was perfectly wrapped and relished by a capacity crowd attending at Chase Center and enjoyed by millions from a national television audience.

The Golden State Warriors can ill-afford a similar outcome after their last big win — A mid-December 123-107 victory over the Boston Celtics.

The Warriors failed to backup the win over the Celtics, losing five of their six games in a disastrous road-trip that included losing Stephen Curry to injury. Foolish turnovers, untimely fouls, the inefficiency to close quarters, and the slow development of the team’s young players all contributed to a tough time away from home — An issue that’s plagued the defending champions from the beginning of the season and resulted in a 15-18 record prior to the Grizzlies game.

Jordan Poole had a team-high 32 points for the Golden State Warriors against the Memphis Grizzlies. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Jordan Poole had a team-high 32 points for the Golden State Warriors against the Memphis Grizzlies. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

With seven more games at home following the 123-109 victory over the rival Grizzlies, Golden State enters their most critical stretch on the season schedule. Time has run out for the struggling Warriors to redeem their character and identity, but fans remain hopeful; with the win over Memphis, they have found those winning qualities again.

With a perfect conclusion to their meeting with the Phoenix Suns on January 10th, the Warriors could again be above .500, and with a perfect 8-0 record, would be at 23-18. Using their recovered ‘Strength in Numbers’ motto, the Dubs must run the table for a chance at a top-five seeding in this season’s Western Conference playoffs.

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Golden State must not let go of the rope and need to take advantage of being home at Chase Center. With the return of Andrew Wiggins, with the hope of greater consistency from Klay Thompson and Jordan Poole, and increased development and contributions from their young core, the Warriors can steer the ship in the coming weeks until Stephen Curry returns from injury.

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