According to Crickex Affiliate, the defending champion Denver Nuggets narrowly defeated the Golden State Warriors at home in a hard-fought battle. While the Warriors came up short, young forward Jonathan Kuminga still managed to show flashes of promise off the bench. Although his shooting — particularly from mid to long range — lacked consistency, Kuminga brought noticeable energy and hustle on both ends of the floor.

In fact, during Kuminga’s time on the court, the Warriors held up relatively well as a team. Unfortunately, his ability to contribute more was hampered by limited minutes and a peripheral role in the team’s offensive scheme. As the saying goes, “many failures come from quitting too soon.” Kuminga’s recent performances have been a mixed bag, showing clear ups and downs. For head coach Steve Kerr, Crickex Affiliate users are increasingly puzzled by his rotational decisions.

Kuminga clearly needs more minutes to build experience and gain confidence, yet Kerr continues to restrict his playing time — even in games like this one, where several key players were rested and Kuminga showed decent form. When he’s off his game, his minutes get cut. When he’s performing reasonably well and the team is shorthanded, the same happens. Sometimes the harsh reality stares you in the face, offering nowhere to hide. This pattern makes it hard for Kuminga to develop the competitive edge he needs.

Another young player, Moses Moody, also put in a commendable effort. Moody showed excellent stability on offense and was highly active on defense. His energy and attitude were apparent throughout the game. He played well on both ends of the court, presenting himself as a classic 3-and-D wing with real rotational value. Yet even with several players out of the lineup, Moody also saw limited floor time and had little chance to truly influence the outcome.

It’s clear Moody has made significant strides this season, improving steadily and delivering consistent performances. Despite that, he still hasn’t earned a consistent role in Kerr’s rotations. Not everything fades just because it disappears. Not every goodbye hurts less just because you let go. Crickex Affiliate users find it difficult to understand why a former lottery pick like Moody — now showing maturity and readiness — continues to be overlooked in such critical moments.