Steve Kerr says Warriors deserved win despite costly loss to Nuggets

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr feels that despite a costly loss to the Denver Nuggets, his team deserved to win.

According to Kerr, the Warriors put out excellent effort on both ends of the court and played effectively.

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The final score was 97-100, and the Warriors were defeated.

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Given that the Warriors are presently locked into a tight playoff race, the setback was especially discouraging.

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Kerr was proud of the team's overall performance even though he noted that the squad made mistakes, notably on defense.

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Stephen Curry, a top player for the Warriors, was out due to an injury.

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Despite this, the squad put up a valiant effort, with a number of players stepping up to fill Curry's void.

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Jordan Poole, who led the Warriors with 24 points, was a noteworthy performer.

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Poole's performance was commended by Kerr, who noted that he played with great vigor and made some crucial shots.

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The Warriors' loss was a setback, but they still have a number of games left in the regular season to try to make the playoffs.

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