Stephen Curry has spent nearly two decades rewriting basketball history. But on Tuesday night in Oklahoma City, the Golden State Warriors star added a stat he never wanted to see next to his name.
Curry was called for the first flagrant foul of his 17-year career during the Warriors’ 120–97 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The call came late in the first quarter when Curry landed in Isaiah Joe‘s shooting space on a three-point attempt, resulting in a flagrant 1 after review. The clip quickly went viral on X, showing Curry’s reaction in disbelief as officials explained the ruling.
It was a minor infraction, the kind of play that happens dozens of times each season, but it set the tone for what became another difficult night on the road for Golden State.
Warriors’ Frustrations Grow During Road Skid
Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty ImagesSteve Kerr, Golden State Warriors
The Warriors have now lost six straight road games. Their only away win came on opening night in Los Angeles. Since then, they’ve dropped games in Portland, Milwaukee, Indianapolis, Sacramento, Denver, and now Oklahoma City. They sit at 6–6, a middling start for a team that still talks about contending.
The Warriors never looked in rhythm against the Thunder. They trailed by as many as 30 points before a late stretch made the final score look closer than it was.
Curry struggled to find his shot, finishing with 11 points on 4-of-13 shooting and just 1-of-5 from three. Jimmy Butler added 12 points and 3 steals, while Jonathan Kuminga led the team with 13 points, 4 assists, and 3 rebounds.
Brandin Podziemski and Moses Moody each chipped in 10 points, providing some spark off the bench. But it wasn’t enough to overcome another flat performance on the road.
Oklahoma City, even without Jalen Williams, dominated from the second quarter onward. The Thunder’s energy and ball movement exposed Golden State’s fatigue. The Warriors’ spacing was poor, their transition defense even worse, and their usual ball-sharing offense felt stuck in mud.
Draymond Green Calls Out Warriors’ Lack of Commitment
After the loss, Draymond Green didn’t hold back. When asked what’s changed since last season, the veteran forward pointed to effort and focus.
“I think everybody, after acquiring Jimmy Butler, was committed to winning… right now, it doesn’t feel that way,” Green told reporters.
It’s a pointed statement from one of the team’s emotional leaders — and a sign that frustration is beginning to surface. The Warriors have long thrived on chemistry, but after a chaotic summer and uneven start, that identity seems to be slipping.
The Road Ahead for Golden State
Golden State’s road trip continues with two straight games in San Antonio, followed by stops in New Orleans, Orlando, and Miami. With five more games away from Chase Center, they’re in danger of digging a deeper hole early in the season.
For Curry and the Warriors, the message is clear. It’s not about the flagrant foul. It’s about rediscovering who they are — a team built on trust, toughness, and discipline.
They’ve been here before, and they’ve fought their way out before too. But with a .500 record and no margin for error, the climb starts now.
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