Key Highlights
- The Golden State Warriors face a critical five-game homestand starting on November 24, 2025.
- With the team playing their first six weeks of the NBA season primarily on the road, they return to Chase Center for key matchups against several Western Conference teams.
- Turnovers remain a significant issue for the Warriors, with frequent reminders from Coach Steve Kerr and players like Draymond Green needed to improve ball handling.
- The upcoming schedule offers ample practice time and video reviews, which could be crucial in addressing the team’s current struggles.
Warriors Face Critical Homestand
The Golden State Warriors are entering a pivotal stretch of their 2025-26 season with a five-game homestand that starts on November 24, 2025. After a grueling six-game road trip, the team is eager to take advantage of home court and potentially address some of the challenges they’ve faced so far.
Challenges Ahead
Even though the Warriors are not in a dire situation, their upcoming schedule presents significant tests. On November 24, they face the Portland Trail Blazers, who hold the ninth seed in the Western Conference and are just one spot behind the eighth-seeded Warriors. Following that, matchups against the Utah Jazz (10th place), Houston Rockets (third place), New Orleans Pelicans (last place), and Oklahoma City Thunder (first place) will keep fans on edge.
Turnovers Remain a Major Concern
One of the most pressing issues facing the Warriors is their high turnover rate. According to Coach Steve Kerr, “The schedule does turn our way,” but the team needs to capitalize on it by getting better and making necessary corrections. Despite frequent warnings from Kerr and players like Draymond Green about the importance of ball handling, Golden State continues to struggle with 17.1 turnovers per game, more than even the Dallas Mavericks at 17.2.
Kerr expressed his frustration during a press conference in Miami: “We just got to get back to giving a damn about every single possession, which is easy. But it’s definitely going to start with me not turning the ball over.” Green added that the team needs balanced play and better execution from their bench players if they are to recover.
Upcoming Practice Sessions Offer Hope
The homestand provides an opportunity for the Warriors to improve through increased practice time. After playing 12 of 17 games on the road, Kerr’s squad is returning home and will have at least two, maybe three practice sessions available. This extended period could be crucial in refining their game plan and addressing turnovers.
Coach Kerr emphasized the importance of making the most of this time: “We’ve got to get better.” With video reviews and constructive criticism being key tools for improvement, the Warriors hope that these upcoming games will serve as a turning point. However, the stakes are high with losses to any of their opponents signaling a setback in their quest for playoff contention.
Stay tuned as the Warriors continue their journey through the 2025-26 NBA season and see if they can turn things around during this crucial homestand.
