Andrew Wiggins defense outshines offensive woes to start Warriors season NBC Bay Area [Video]

Andrew Wiggins still is searching to find the consistent shooting stroke that helped make him an All-Star three years ago when the Warriors won their sixth NBA title, but there’s absolutely nothing wrong with his defense.

Just ask Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum.

Wiggins was one of the primary defenders against Tatum on Wednesday when the Warriors handed the defending champs their second loss of the 2024-25 NBA season, a 118-112 Golden State victory that should cement coach Steve Kerr’s squad as a legitimate contender.

Tatum, a five-time All-Star who also was a member of Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics, had 32 points but needed 20 shots and a monster third quarter (17 points with four 3-pointers) to get there.

“Loved Wiggs tonight,” Kerr told reporters at TD Garden. “The game started out a little slow for him but really got into Jayson, tried to make it as tough as possible. Jayson was still phenomenal and really got it going …