The Warriors were at home on Monday evening to face the Jazz. After Golden State fell behind early, head coach Steve Kerr gave a fiery speech during a timeout.
His team shook off the rust in the final three quarters and cruised to an easy 134-117 win vs. Utah. After the game, Steve Kerr spoke to the media about his team’s performance. The longtime Warriors head coach emphasized the importance of winning the turnover battle. When they’ve done that, Golden State is winning games.
Steve Kerr said winning the turnover battle is a priority for the Warriors
🏀 After a solid win, Coach Steve Kerr emphasizes the Warriors’ top priority: reducing turnovers! With only 10 against the Jazz, they’re 9-1 when winning the turnover battle. A strong focus on ball control could be key for their success! #Warriors #NBA #SteveKerr pic.twitter.com/PJnIaPMSIA
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After a 134-117 win vs. the Jazz on Monday, the Warriors are 10-9 in 2025-26. That is eighth in the Western Conference as of Tuesday, November 25. Head coach Steve Kerr addressed the media on Monday and spoke about Golden State’s “Achilles heel.” Turnovers are up slightly for the Warriors in 2025-26. The team is averaging 16.4 turnovers per game this season, the fifth-worst in the NBA.
Steve Kerr told the media his team needs to protect the ball. When Golden State wins the turnover battle, that usually leads to a victory. Kerr said the team is 9-1 when they win the turnover battle and 1-8 when they do not. Limiting turnovers has been a winning recipe for the Warriors in 2025-26.
Stephen Curry said the Warriors wanted to restore “good vibes” to Chase Center. Noted head coach Steve Kerr’s spirited first-quarter timeout “lit a fire underneath us, and I’m just glad the way we responded as a whole. … Nice to have a little bit of offensive building.”
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Against the Jazz on Monday, the Warriors only had 10 turnovers. Far less than their 16.4 turnovers per game average this season. That proves Steve Kerr’s point. When Golden State wins the turnover battle, it leads to a victory. Additionally, he said winning the turnover battle helps their defense as well.
The Warriors’ next game is Wednesday, November 26, vs. the Rockets. Houston is a top-three defense in points allowed by their opponents in 2025-26. They allow an average of 111.1 points per game this season. Golden State’s offense averages 115.8 points per game in 2025-26. It will be a tough battle for the Warriors on Wedneday. These two teams played a seven-game playoff series last year. Wednesday will be their first of three meetings in the regular season.
