Stephen Curry Misfire Sparks Warriors Loss to Suns

Merlin sees Golden State slipping to 13 15 after a 99 98 loss to Phoenix, their third straight. Stephen Curry struggled, going 3 of 14, and lamented "We're obviously not a good team right now" as Moses Moody's foul with 0.4 seconds left sent Jordan Goodwin to the line for the winner. The Warriors rallied late only to have that possession erased by the mistake, a snapshot of their recent lapses in execution. Merlin notes there is still time with only 28 games played and the Warriors sitting ninth in the West, 4.5 games from sixth place. Curry believes the pain can teach them, saying "I do like the fact that it's challenging us and giving us a sense of urgency." Discipline and late game poise must arrive soon or this season will test even a future Hall of Famer.