Jimmy Butler Rips Warriors After Shocking Loss to Pacers
A fiery Jimmy Butler didn’t hold back after the Golden State Warriors dropped their second straight road game — a deflating 114-109 loss to an injury-depleted Indiana Pacers squad that erased the momentum of their promising 4–1 start.
“We’ve got to get back to playing our roles to a T,” Butler said, per The Athletic. “Giving a damn whenever we turn it over. Giving a damn whenever our man scores. We guard as a team, we score as a team, everybody’s got to be on the same page. I think we’ve gotten away from that a little bit.”
The Warriors’ defensive lapses have become a growing concern for a team still viewed as one of the few remaining contenders in the Stephen Curry–led era.
Butler’s Frustration Boils Over Despite Solid Night
Butler delivered his usual all-around production — 20 points, 7 assists, 6 rebounds, 3 steals and 2 blocks — but the Warriors were still outscored by six during his 35 minutes on the floor.
Every Warriors starter except Brandin Podziemski (+7) finished with a negative plus-minus. Curry, who posted 24 points, had the worst at minus-21. He shot just 34.8% (8-of-23) and turned the ball over five times for the second straight game — a troubling trend for a team already ranking
Curry Takes Full Blame: ‘You Just Look in the Mirror’
While Butler’s fiery comments lit up the locker room, Curry didn’t need the scolding to recognize his role in the team’s struggles.
“This is one of those games where you just look in the mirror,” Curry said. “There were parts of the game where I made it too hard on all of us — not getting organized, bad possessions, a little lack of energy. You give a team like that life.”
The two-time MVP admitted the Warriors must clean up their execution and discipline, particularly on the road.
“Even if you don’t have it physically at a 10 out of 10, you need to control a game with your mind,” Curry said. “Sometimes we just make things harder for no reason. You have to answer the call by watching film, understanding how the league is evolving, how fast teams are playing, and making the necessary adjustments.”
Kerr Frustrated as Warriors Face Brutal Schedule Ahead
Head coach Steve Kerr echoed Curry’s sentiment, warning that mental lapses could cost them valuable games in a loaded Western Conference.
“We know the West is loaded, and it feels like we just gave away two games,”
The Warriors’ next stretch will test their resilience. After a home game against the
“Nothing’s easy in the NBA,” Kerr said. “You have to find a way to execute when you’re not at your best — and we didn’t do that tonight.”
Falcons’ third straight loss somehow managed to break fans’ hearts all over again
This was a game the Atlanta Falcons should've won. It's the type of game that left the worst possible taste in fans' mouths, and it's not hard to see why. They had a golden opportunity to tie the game at 24 with under five minutes to play, but instead, the Falcons pulled a Falcons.
After a Drake London touchdown reception, Parker Romo missed the ensuing extra point, only amplifying to the kicker woes. Moreover, just a few minutes later, Michael Penix Jr. derailed a potential game-winning drive with a costly intentional grounding call that resulted in a punt rather than points.
Afterward, the defense failed to stop Drake Maye from putting the game on ice, as a third consecutive loss dropped the Dirty Birds to 3-5. After last weekend's disaster against the Dolphins, Atlanta responded admirably against the surging New England Patriots, but it's clear that it wasn't enough.
Falcons missed way too many opportunities to upset the Patriots in Foxborough
In his return to the lineup, Penix completed 22-of-37 passes for 221 yards and a season-high three passing touchdowns—all of which went to London. After Kirk Cousins looked like a fossil in his stead in Week 8, the second-year quarterback put all rumblings of a quarterback controversy to rest.
However, that doesn't mean there weren't growing pains. For the second time in three games, a grounding call prevented Atlanta from adding points in a crucial moment. While it held less bearing against the 49ers in Week 7, it made the difference between 4-4 and 3-5 this afternoon.
While Bijan Robinson failed to surpass 100 scrimmage yards for the third consecutive game, London was the star of the show for Zac Robinson's offense.
The 24-year-old caught nine passes for 118 yards and three scores, while his basketball background paid off in matchups with Marcus Jones and Christian Gonzalez. London may have missed Week 8, but he's making his case for a long-term extension clear for Terry Fontenot.
Not only did the offense looked improved, the defense fared pretty well against a red-hot Drake Maye. Maye was sacked six times and turned the ball over twice, but the second-year gunslinger was the first quarterback to surpass 250 passing yards against Jeff Ulbrich's defense this season.
Luckily, Ulbrich's unit kept New England's run game in check with Rhamondre Stevenson sidelined, but it didn't matter. Almost everything went right, but they still managed to fall on the road. It's even more deflating knowing an overseas trip to Berlin against the Colts is on the docket in Week 10.
And if Raheem Morris doesn't right the ship and rid the Falcons of these minor mistakes, he might be out of a job soon.
