Even with the return of Klay Thompson from injury, the Warriors fell 105-92 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Raptors, who are now one win from securing their first NBA championship.
However, the Warriors know all too well that a 3-1 lead can be overturned, having been on the wrong end of a historic comeback by LeBron James’ Cavaliers in the 2016 Finals.
Kerr expects his players to show a reaction following back-to-back defeats at home, with Game 5 set for Monday in Canada.
“We’re not thinking about winning three games,” Kerr told the media, “we’re thinking about winning one game and that’s the task.
“I know we’re capable. We’ve got a lot of talent and we’ve got a lot of pride, and these guys have been to the Finals five straight years for a reason.
“They’re unbelievably competitive. And they’re together, and they’re going to fight. They’re going to fight the whole way.
“So we’ll go try to get one win and, if we can do that, come back here and see what happens.”
The Warriors held a narrow lead at halftime, but Toronto produced a stunning third quarter, outscoring the Warriors 37-21 to seize control.
Kerr was quick to praise the Raptors, who were led by 36 points from three-time All Star Kawhi Leonard.
“We’re playing a really good team that moves the ball,” Kerr said. “I think we have had our moments defensively, but we haven’t been able to string together the stops over the course of a game that we have needed to. “I give them the credit. They have just played really well offensively, and they got a lot of threats out there, a lot of shooters, a lot of passers.
“So they’re playing well, and we have got to do better.”
Thompson had 28 points for the Warriors after missing Game 3 with a strained hamstring.
