The Golden State Warriors suffered a crushing defeat against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night, despite facing a shorthanded Denver squad. The main storyline of the game was Stephen Curry’s visible exhaustion, as the four-time NBA champion struggled to carry his team through yet another high-intensity battle.

Curry, known for his limitless energy and elite shooting, appeared drained in the second half, a worrying sign for the Warriors as they push for a playoff spot. He finished the game with 20 points but shot just 7-of-19 from the field and 2-of-10 from beyond the arc. His struggles reflected the overall collapse of the Warriors, who allowed Denver to pull away late in the game.

After the game, Warriors coach Steve Kerr acknowledged the impact of Curry’s workload and hinted at the need to manage his minutes moving forward. "We gotta get him some rest," Kerr admitted. "He's giving everything out there, but we need to support him better."

With the Warriors relying heavily on their 36-year-old superstar, the question remains whether they can afford to reduce his minutes while staying competitive in a highly contested Western Conference. The upcoming schedule doesn’t get any easier, and without proper load management, Curry's fatigue could continue to be a major concern.

Meanwhile, the Nuggets, missing key players due to injuries, capitalized on the Warriors’ struggles. Nikola Jokić led Denver with a dominant performance, reinforcing their status as one of the top teams in the league.

As the Warriors look ahead, the priority will be finding ways to ease Curry’s burden. Whether that means a change in rotations, better contributions from role players, or strategic rest days, Golden State must find solutions before it's too late.

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