The Golden State Warriors' woes deepened Wednesday with a 141-105 thrashing by the New Orleans Pelicans, their second straight loss and their most demoralizing yet. Head coach Steve Kerr laid bare the team's biggest hurdle: a shattered confidence that's dragging them down.

"We fell behind immediately and I just think we're lacking in confidence right now," Kerr admitted, acknowledging the boos raining down from the home crowd. "You get to a stage sometimes where you kind of lose your belief and it happens, and that's what happened right now. We've just lost the spirit and the confidence that has to carry you."

Kerr's brutal honesty paints a stark picture of a team far removed from championship contenders. Inconsistency, injuries, and unmet expectations have plagued them. Stephen Curry remains a beacon, but the supporting cast, including veteran Chris Paul, haven't stepped up.

Instead of resorting to "screaming and yelling," Kerr emphasized the need for a different approach. "When we're fragile like we are right now, I don't think that's gonna help," he stated, opting for a more delicate touch.

The numbers tell the story. Curry's 15 points and six assists were a far cry from his usual, while Klay Thompson and Jonathan Kuminga couldn't fill the void. Only Moses Moody and Trayce-Jackson Davis provided bright spots off the bench.

This demoralizing loss sends the Warriors to a .500 home record and sets them off on a four-game road trip. Regaining their lost confidence will be their biggest challenge if they want to salvage their season and even dream of playoffs, let alone a title.