Despite reminders, Warriors keep taking quick shots

OKLAHOMA CITY — Nearly every time his team stalls on offense, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr bemoans “quick shots.” Kerr blamed too many quick (and missed) shots for igniting the Thunder’s fast break; OKC outscored the Warriors 83-52 in the second and third quarters combined. Kerr pointed to Golden State players trying to “do it themselves” when they fell behind in Game 3, a view echoed by guard Stephen Curry. Guard Shaun Livingston described the quandary in simple terms, tracing it to the unwavering confidence the Warriors have in Curry and Klay Thompson. Coach gives our guys freedom to make plays. The Warriors will need to make more plays Tuesday night in Game 4 to avoid consecutive losses for the first time all season. Another lingering source of concern for the Warriors is their recent habit of frequently sending the Thunder to the free-throw line. Curry, who has struggled on defense in the playoffs, referred to a “lack of discipline.” “We have certain fundamentals that you want to play defense with to avoid fouls,” Curry said. [...] they’ve been a little more aggressive, I think, in certain situations. Coaching update: Silas and Tibbetts are candidates to replace Luke Walton, who is leaving the Warriors to become head coach of the Lakers. Green’s troubles: