• Steve Kerr postgame Hawks, recap: “Their transition was hurting us… proud of our guys’ effort… we had our chances… couldn’t get anything to go… these guys are fighting… I believe something good is gonna happen with this group.”
• On shot selection: “Steph and Klay shooting threes, we’ll live with that… couple turnovers down the stretch as well… couple plays we’d like to have back but you can always say that… on to Memphis tonight.”
• On if the problems are mental: “It’s not mental. We’re competing… played pretty well tonight and in LA for much of that Clipper game but it’s hard to win on the road in this league.”
• On the playoffs: “there’s two seasons in the NBA… but you gotta get there… every season’s different. Some years you’re fighting for seeding… this year we’re fighting to get in… I’ve watched this group win championships, I know what’s in their heart… keep plugging away, try to get healthy.”
• On leaning more on the vets: “It’s always a collaboration, that’s how I look at coaching in the NBA… that’s how I was raised in the league… I observed that so that’s how I approach it and I’ve been incredibly blessed… Draymond, Steph, Klay, Loon… let’s see what happens.”
• On Trae and Dejounte: “helluva game… we battled, our guys executed for quite a bit of the game… turnovers, 17 of them led to 21 points.
• On Looney: “Loon brings it every night. He’s gonna battle, defending and rebounding and setting screens.”
• On how this season has gone: “Every year is different… lineup combinations based on who’s available, who’s not… I know it’s been a slog, it’s been a struggle on the road.”
NOTE: From Golden State Warriors postgame after Atlanta Hawks, held at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA. WE WILL GO LIVE WITH GSW-MEM ON SAT 3/19 AT 5:00PM TIPOFF.
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