Overview

• Dennis Schroder made his Golden State Warriors debut as a starter after being acquired from the Brooklyn Nets, marking the team's 15th different starting lineup this season.
• The Warriors suffered a devastating 38-point loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, intensifying scrutiny of the team's lineup decisions and overall performance.
• Fans and analysts questioned Steve Kerr's decision to start Schroder immediately instead of easing him into the rotation, citing potential disruption to team chemistry.
• Draymond Green returned to the starting lineup after a brief stint coming off the bench, with Kerr emphasizing the need for defensive stability to set the tone early in games.
• The Warriors have been struggling to find consistent lineup combinations following De’Anthony Melton's season-ending ACL injury, leading to ongoing experimentation.