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Brandin Podziemski Causes Sudden Sideline Mishap in Warriors-Thunder

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Rex Villas | Last updated Dec 3, 2025 6:11 AM ET

The Golden State Warriors tried, but when it was all said and done, the Oklahoma City Thunder were just too good for Brandin Podziemski and the Dubs, who absorbed a 124-112 loss to the reigning NBA champions at Chase Center in San Francisco on Tuesday evening.

At least one fan also went home from that contest with a story to tell, albeit a messy one.

With the Warriors under duress to catch up to Oklahoma City late in the fourth quarter, Podziemski tried to make a play for veteran guard Seth Curry, who was making his Golden State debut.

Curry set a screen for Podziemski and popped out to the right side for what appeared to be a wide-open look. However, Podziemski botched his pass to Curry, with the ball going directly to the sideline, where it hit a fan's drink.

Podz threw a pass so bad he made a fan spill his drink pic.twitter.com/HEkgNytFGg
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That turnover took the air out of Golden State's fight, as the Thunder coasted to a double-digit victory. It was one of the Warriors' 16 turnovers in the contest, which Oklahoma City converted into 23 points.

As for Podziemski, he top-scored for Golden State along with Pat Spencer, as the two tied for a team-high 17 points. The former Santa Clara Broncos star shot 6-for-11 from the floor and hit three of his five attempts from behind the arc, but committed four turnovers.

Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) reacts during a game at Chase Center. John Hefti-Imagn Images

Without Steph Curry, who is dealing with a quad injury, Podziemski was expected to serve an expanded role in the backcourt for the Warriors, and that may continue to be the case as long as the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player is sidelined.

Golden State dropped to .500 again with an 11-11 record after losing to the Thunder and will look to get back to its winning ways this coming Thursday, when it starts a three-game road trip at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia against the Philadelphia 76ers.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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