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However, the narrative shifted dramatically as the Warriors faltered, losing seven of their last nine matches and dropping to a precarious tenth place in the conference. Critics pointed out that one of their early-season stars, Buddy Hield, had seen his performance dip considerably, contributing to the team's decrease in offensive efficiency. The lack of shot creation and reliance on aging stars like Curry and inconsistent players like Andrew Wiggins and Jonathan Kuminga exacerbated the team’s struggles.