Post game therapy: Warriors drop a close one to Celtics, Looney rolls an ankle

The hits just keep on coming. No, not like a radio station, more like a boxer...

The Golden State Warriors fell short, dropping to the Boston Celtics with a final score of 111-107. It was an entertaining game filled with back and forth lead changes, but in the end, the Warriors just couldn’t string together another push to come back after a late Boston run.

The big news on the night is Kevon Looney’s rolled ankle. Sustained late in the 2nd quarter, Looney played through it for a little bit but was ultimately pulled, and did not return at all in the second half. With the Warriors already tremendously short handed in the frontcourt, Looney’s ankle roll could not have come at a worse time.

After the game, coach Steve Kerr said Looney would be out “a couple of games” which means the Warriors are about to get very creative with their “bigs” rotation. Without Chriss, Wiseman, or Looney, the Warriors are going to be forced to choose from a bunch of non-ideal solutions.

Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater

Steve Kerr said he doesn't expect Kevon Looney to play in the next couple games. Sprained left ankle. So no centers to open the Texas road trip.

Curry though? Just flat out dope.

Warriors on NBCS @NBCSWarriors

Dubs couldn't pull out the win, but Steph gave it everything 38 pts // 11 reb // 8 ast

Another bright spot was Oakland’s own, Juan Toscano-Anderson. Really glad this kid is getting some time.

We’ll have more on this game tomorrow. For now, go ahead and drop your three team trades that cost the Warriors Oubre and a second round pick below. Thanks.

The Warriors have a lot of problems to solve, and not a lot of pens and calculators available to help solve the math.

Grant Liffmann @GrantLiffmann

Steph Curry with his 3rd game of 11 rebounds this season (21 games total) First time he has had 3 games of 10+ rebs in a regular season since 2015-16