Steve Kerr speaks out on Steph Curry's struggles against LeBron James-led Lakers in another home loss

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr commented on Steph Curry's bad night on Saturday against the LeBron James-led LA Lakers at the Chase Center. The Warriors kept things close in the first half before the Lakers created separation in the third quarter and finished with a 118-108 victory.

Curry had a huge first quarter, scoring eight points and adding five more in the second period. However, the Lakers' defense stepped up in the second half to keep the four-time NBA champion quiet and scoreless. They put a handful of different players on him, creating problems when the Warriors needed him the most.

Speaking to reporters after the game, Kerr was asked about Curry's cold second half. He called it "part of the game" and people should not be surprised that even the best players have a bad performance at times.

"It happens occasionally even to the best shooter on Earth," Kerr said. "It's just part of the game. He had a tough night, but he'll bounce back."

Steph Curry finished the game with 13 points, nine assists and two steals, going 4-for-17 from the field, including 2-for-9 from beyond the arc. He went 0-for-8 in the second half as the Golden State Warriors suffered their 23rd defeat of the season.

On the other hand, LeBron James put up 25 points, five rebounds and 12 assists to help the Lakers extend their winning streak to three. Anthony Davis was nearly unstoppable with 36 points, 13 rebounds, three assists and three steals. Austin Reaves added 16 points with five rebounds and seven assists.

Seven Warriors players reached double figures in points, led by Andrew Wiggins' 20-point effort. Brandin Podziemski scored 17 points off the bench in his second game back from injury.

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Stephen A. Smith blames Steph Curry for Warriors' lack of second star

Stephen A. Smith blames Steph Curry for the Warriors' lack of a second star. (Photo: IMAGN)

The most glaring problem for the Golden State Warriors this season according to analysts is the lack of a clear second star behind Steph Curry. Andrew Wiggins is doing an admirable job this season and is seemingly back to his best.

However, Wiggins is much better as a third option for scoring and the primary perimeter defender of the opposing team's best player. ESPN's Stephen A. Smith blamed Curry for not demanding more help from the Warriors front office ahead of the Feb. 7 trade deadline.

"You’re not saying, 'Damn it, this is not enough. I'm not happy with this. I need more,'" Stephen A. Smith via NBC Sports Bay Area. "We know LeBron’s going to do that. That's what he does religiously. He makes it an annual thing for 'em. That’s not Steph."

The Warriors have a bunch of assets like young players and draft picks to make a big splash in the trade market. However, Curry is reportedly not an advocate of mortgaging the team's future to give him a chance to win his fifth championship.