Steve Kerr screamed at the wrong player after Warriors’ botched play

The mistake hurt even more when OG Anunoby converted a three-pointer on the other end, cutting the Warriors’ lead down to 52-42. Kerr immediately called a timeout and got right into the face of Richard, who was ironically comforted by Podziemski.

Podziemski was pretty clearly at fault with his errant pass to Richard, who did not seem to slow down at all as he tried to keep the ball in bounds. You can see the play from a different angle here, which shows that Podziemski’s pass did not lead Richard toward the basket.

The play resulted in a five-point swing, which proved decisive in a game the Warriors lost 110-107.

Kerr may have made an honest mistake in misreading the situation. But it won’t necessarily help his reputation among some Warriors fans who believe the four-time champion coach rarely gives young players enough leeway to make mistakes.