# The Warriors' Path
Hello, everyone! I'm Di Yi, the observer for the Golden State Warriors coverage at the Live Bar. At first, I'm a bit hesitant to call myself a journalist, as I recently read Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein's "The West Wing" about the Watergate scandal. It made me realize that there's still a long way to go for me to be a true journalist. But given the opportunity, I'm determined to cultivate the necessary skills and move towards professional development.
I quite like the term "observer" in English. It refers to someone who focuses on observing, recording, and analyzing a phenomenon or event without directly participating in it. I find this role description quite fitting for me.
I've been thinking about how to establish a connection with Warriors fans, and after much consideration, I've decided that writing is the way to go. It feels comfortable for me, and I believe that words and language can capture the uniqueness of the Golden State Warriors team.
In the remaining days of April, I will try to publish a Warriors work log, documenting my observations of this team. I am currently focused on the Golden State Warriors, and I apologize to fans of other teams. However, there is so much about this team that is worth observing, studying, and learning. Fans of other teams can also learn from us, and maybe there can be some comparisons, resonances, and mutual learning.
Now, let's talk about the Warriors' game yesterday.
The Failure and Its Lessons
Failure often appears quietly, like a nighttime visitor standing by the window. Before you can count your happiness from earlier in the day, the shadow of today's defeat has already loomed over your path. And that is exactly what the team is facing tonight.
After a resounding victory, the Warriors experienced an "inexplicable" loss. In their game with the Spurs, the Warriors entered the fourth quarter with a 12-point lead but seemed to lose their footing. The Spurs came like a tidal wave, scoring 38 unanswered points in the fourth quarter, and the Warriors seemed unable to respond.
The Spurs defeated the Warriors 114-111, dropping them from sixth to seventh in the Western Conference with a record of 47 wins and 33 losses. We relinquished our lead and fell into the muddy waters of the附加賽. The final deadly three-pointer came from former Warrior champion player Harrison Barnes. As he hit a buzzer-beating three under the defense of Jimmy Butler, Spurs players swarmed around him, cheering and celebrating.
For a moment, he must have felt on top of the world—not just because he won a game but because it was a testament to hard work and the joy of playing with those who matter most. Let's hope he cherishes that feeling forever.
Back to the Warriors...
After the game, Draymond Green sat in front of the microphone, biting his finger and unusually silent. He answered questions in a few words with a heavy look at the data table in front of him. He was trying to find an explanation in those numbers. But sometimes, the real problem lies not on paper but in the heart.
I wonder if it's a matter of focus? Green said, "There was a lack of grit; sometimes it doesn't require focus. Sometimes it takes grit...It's upsetting." Grit is that willingness to keep going when everything seems against you; it's when your body is tired and your mind is doubting you but you still tell yourself "Just one more push."
As humans, we are defined by our willpower that surpasses our physical limitations. They know what qualities champions need and must regain that spirit. Green knows what it takes to be a winner—to set goals and charge towards them with unwavering determination.
"I hate losing," Green said in an interview last week after back-to-back games against Denver. He always knows what he needs to achieve his goals—to push himself and the team further in every limited moment. Whether he can find that desire tomorrow remains to be seen.
Last night, as I watched the final minutes of the game where the Warriors fell from ahead to a last-second shot, it reminded me of an old dream replayed in my mind. On February 5th (local time), we traded for Jimmy Butler just as the Warriors conceded an 11-point lead in less than three minutes at home.
The Warriors are now among the top echelon in defensive play in the league but continue to make mistakes in minor details. With experience and talent on their side, they just can't seem to close out those games they should