Warriors suffer 3-game losing streak; Steve Kerr emphasizes the need to improve tactical execution.

The Golden State Warriors, after scoring from Axel Lundberg, De'Anthony Melton, and Brandon Williams, lost to the Phoenix Suns 122-131 in the third round of the 2026/27 NBA regular season, suffering their third consecutive defeat. Steve Kerr stated that he acknowledged the players' fighting spirit, but their tactical execution needed improvement.

According to the data, Axel Lundberg scored 26 points and 5 assists in this game, De'Anthony Melton scored 25 points and 5 assists, while Brandon Williams contributed 20 points and 5 assists for the Golden State Warriors.

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said, "No matter who's on the court, I expect the players to show the same fighting spirit, determination, and energy they displayed in this game. The players performed exceptionally well and competed fiercely throughout. But this game reinforces my belief that we must constantly emphasize the importance of executing our tactics."

"We've been discussing the importance of player movement and positioning repeatedly. These requirements may sound a bit monotonous, but if we want to be a great team, handling these details is crucial. Our mistakes have affected our defense, and we must gain an advantage in those details. Whether it's decision-making during transition offense or handling situations when we fall into a set pattern, we must do better. Only by playing more steadily will things improve."

Steve Kerr pointed out, "Axel Lundberg is fearless on the court, has excellent physical attributes, and is very well-rounded. He can dribble, pass, and shoot. However, the area where I most want to see him improve is defense. Currently, his defensive awareness on the weak side is indeed lacking."

“We can’t rely solely on Stephen Curry and Draymond Green to run pick-and-rolls in every crucial moment of every game. Going forward, we’ll involve Axel Lundberg more in pick-and-roll plays and orchestrating the offense. I have no doubt that he will help us win a lot of games this season.”

In addition, when discussing the performance of the young players, Steve Kerr said, "Games like this prove that they can indeed contribute to the team and that they will get their chance."

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