Dennis Schroder’s Starting Debut Backfires as Warriors Suffer Blowout Loss to Grizzlies
Golden State experiments with its 15th starting lineup this season, but fans criticize Steve Kerr's decision to start newly acquired Schroder immediately.
- 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.
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