Draymond Green Takes Blame for Warriors' 'S---y' Defense in Loss to Nuggets

Draymond Green openly accepted responsibility for the Golden State Warriors' poor defensive performance in their 129-104 loss to the Denver Nuggets, stating, "I've failed." Despite leading the Warriors with 17 points and hitting five 3-pointers, Green's focus was on the team's defensive struggles. He stressed the importance of individual players taking a "personal challenge" to guard their man rather than solely relying on help defense. This loss marked the Warriors' second straight without Steph Curry, amidst a demanding schedule of 10 games in 18 days. Green's comments align with coach Steve Kerr's call for purpose and veteran Jimmy Butler's emphasis on winning to mask issues. The Warriors face the Indiana Pacers next.