NBA: Kawhi Leonard inspires Toronto Raptors to first final with win over top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks
5 years, 7 months ago

NBA: Kawhi Leonard inspires Toronto Raptors to first final with win over top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks

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The Raptors won the series in six games as Saturday’s contest at Scotiabank Arena was a mirror image of game five, featuring a strong start by Milwaukee before Toronto came back in the fourth quarter to close it out with several clutch plays down the stretch. Los Angeles: Kawhi Leonard finished with 27 points and a career high 17 rebounds as the Toronto Raptors advanced to their first NBA final with a 100-94 win over the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks. The calls were not going our way, but we kept striving and striving.” Leonard won the head to head battle against Giannis Antetokounmpo, even dunking over the mighty “Greek Freak” with six minutes left in the fourth to give Toronto a 87-79 lead. Toronto was down by 15 points at one stage in the third quarter before Leonard’s supporting cast sparked the comeback to start the fourth.

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Andrew Wiggins scores 24 points as undermanned Warriors missing Stephen Curry beat Memphis 121-113
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3 days, 14 hours ago

Andrew Wiggins scores 24 points as undermanned Warriors missing Stephen Curry beat Memphis 121-113

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Andrew Wiggins scored 24 points, Dennis Schroder added 17 and the undermanned Golden State Warriors held off the Memphis Grizzlies 121-113 on Saturday night in the latest testy matchup between the rivals. Lindy Waters III scored 16 with four 3-pointers off the bench on a night the Warriors missed Stephen Curry along with fellow guards Brandin Podziemski …

Jonathan Kuminga ties career high with 34 points, Warriors beat Suns 109-105
1 week, 3 days ago

Jonathan Kuminga ties career high with 34 points, Warriors beat Suns 109-105

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Jonathan Kuminga had 34 points and made the go-ahead free throw in the Golden State Warriors’ 109-105 win over the Phoenix Suns on Saturday. Kuminga made both free throws to put Golden State ahead and tie his career high in points a day after setting it against the Clippers on Friday. Durant, who led the Suns with …

Brooks scores 27 points as Rockets beat Raptors 114-110 for first win in Toronto since 2019
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Brooks scores 27 points as Rockets beat Raptors 114-110 for first win in Toronto since 2019

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Dillon Brooks scored 27 points, Jalen Green had 22 and the Houston Rockets won in Toronto for the first time in more than five years by beating the struggling Raptors 114-110 on Sunday night. Alperen Sengun had 17 points and 10 rebounds for the Rockets, who hadn’t won in Toronto since Dec. 5, 2019. Ja’Kobe Walter fouled out …

Curry scores 31, makes 7 3-pointers in Warriors’ 113-103 win over Timberwolves
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Curry scores 31, makes 7 3-pointers in Warriors’ 113-103 win over Timberwolves

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Stephen Curry scored 11 straight points in the fourth quarter and 31 for the night as the Golden State Warriors beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-103 on Saturday night. Trayce Jackson-Davis had 15 points and nine rebounds, while Brandin Podziemski had 12 and Curry — who made seven 3-pointers — added 10 assists for the Warriors. Curry hit three …

NBA roundup: Memphis Grizzlies beats Golden State Warriors 51-point loss; LeBron breaks record as Lakers trump Kings
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

NBA roundup: Memphis Grizzlies beats Golden State Warriors 51-point loss; LeBron breaks record as Lakers trump Kings

The Hindu  

Santi Aldama scored 21 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for the Memphis Grizzlies, who drained a franchise-best 27 3-pointers to overwhelm the visiting Golden State Warriors 144-93 on Thursday. Lakers 113, Kings 100 LeBron James had 19 points, six rebounds and seven assists while breaking the NBA record for regular-season minutes, helping Los Angeles beat the Sacramento Kings 113-100. De’Aaron …

An ‘embarrassing’ night for Stephen Curry and the Warriors, who fall by 51 at Memphis
2 weeks, 5 days ago

An ‘embarrassing’ night for Stephen Curry and the Warriors, who fall by 51 at Memphis

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Stephen Curry had a game like none other in his career. Curry didn’t make a shot from the field in his 24 minutes — the first time he’s played that many minutes without a basket in his 16-year career — and the Warriors fell behind by 57 points in what became a 144-93 loss to the Memphis …

Grizzlies make franchise-record 27 3s and rout Warriors 144-93, biggest win in NBA this season
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Grizzlies make franchise-record 27 3s and rout Warriors 144-93, biggest win in NBA this season

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Santi Aldama had 21 points and 14 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies set a franchise record with 27 3-pointers in a 144-93 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night, the biggest win in the NBA this season. Stephen Curry was held without a field goal and finished with two points for the Warriors, who took …

Steph Curry and Draymond Green fail to score single field goal in Golden State Warriors’ 51-point loss to Memphis Grizzlies
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Steph Curry and Draymond Green fail to score single field goal in Golden State Warriors’ 51-point loss to Memphis Grizzlies

CNN  

CNN — Steph Curry and Draymond Green both failed to score a field goal in the same game for the first time in their careers as the Golden State Warriors were blown out 144-93 by the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday. 1 overall in 2015, finished with 32 points on an absurdly efficient 10-of-12 shooting night – including making all five …

NBA roundup: Celtics downs Pistons for 12th straight time; Kings edges past Pelicans
3 weeks, 5 days ago

NBA roundup: Celtics downs Pistons for 12th straight time; Kings edges past Pelicans

The Hindu  

Payton Pritchard came off the bench to score a game-high 27 points and deliver 10 assists, leading the Boston Celtics to a 123-99 win over the visiting Detroit Pistons on Thursday. Kings 111, Pelicans 109 Domantas Sabonis had 32 points and 20 rebounds, DeMar DeRozan scored 16 of his 29 points in the third quarter and visiting Sacramento beat New …

Towns has 24 points and 15 rebounds as Knicks beat Raptors 113-108 for fifth win in six games
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Towns has 24 points and 15 rebounds as Knicks beat Raptors 113-108 for fifth win in six games

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Karl-Anthony Towns returned from a one-game absence with 24 points and 15 rebounds, Jalen Brunson had 20 points and 11 assists and the New York Knicks held on to beat the Toronto Raptors 113-108 on Monday night for their fifth win in six games. Towns broke a tie by scoring a layup with 36 seconds left in the …

Jonathan Kuminga scores career-high 33 points, Warriors beat Rockets 99-93 to snap 5-game skid
1 month ago

Jonathan Kuminga scores career-high 33 points, Warriors beat Rockets 99-93 to snap 5-game skid

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Jonathan Kuminga scored a career-high 33 points and made two crucial layups over the final 1:04, and the Golden State Warriors snapped a five-game losing streak by beating the Houston Rockets 99-93 on Thursday night. Andrew Wiggins added 23 points and Brandin Podziemski grabbed 12 rebounds for the Warriors in the opening game of a home back-to-back. …

Scottie Barnes scores career-high 35 as Raptors win 122-111, extend Pacers’ road skid to 7
1 month ago

Scottie Barnes scores career-high 35 as Raptors win 122-111, extend Pacers’ road skid to 7

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Scottie Barnes scored a career-high 35 points, RJ Barrett added 29 and the Toronto Raptors never trailed in a 122-111 win over the Pacers on Tuesday night that extended Indiana’s road losing streak to seven. Takeaways Pacers: Last year, Indiana went 4-0 in group play and advanced to the championship game of the debut In-Season Tournament, losing to …

NBA Roundup: Ty Jerome stars as Cleveland Cavaliers bounce back, Golden State Warriors roll on
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NBA Roundup: Ty Jerome stars as Cleveland Cavaliers bounce back, Golden State Warriors roll on

The Hindu  

Ty Jerome scored 29 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers bounced back from its first defeat of the season with a 128-100 rout of the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. The Cavs saw its 15-game unbeaten streak brought to an abrupt end by the Boston Celtics on Tuesday but dominated New Orleans with a wire-to-wire victory before its home crowd. In …

Draymond Green and Stephen Curry lead balanced Warriors past Grizzlies 123-118
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Draymond Green and Stephen Curry lead balanced Warriors past Grizzlies 123-118

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Draymond Green had 13 points, eight rebounds and seven assists before a late ejection after two technical fouls in a 33-second span, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Memphis Grizzlies 123-118 on Friday night in a physical NBA Cup game. Stephen Curry overcame a slow start to finish with 13 points, eight rebounds and five assists, …

Donovan Mitchell scores 37, Cavaliers stay perfect and improve to 14-0 with 144-126 win over Bulls
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Donovan Mitchell scores 37, Cavaliers stay perfect and improve to 14-0 with 144-126 win over Bulls

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell scored a season-high 37 points, Darius Garland had 29 and the Cleveland Cavaliers continued one of the best starts in league history, improving to 14-0 with a 144-126 win over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night in an NBA Cup game. Coby White scored 29 and Nikola Vucevic had 25 for the Bulls, who were still …

Pistons beat Raptors 99-95 to remain undefeated in NBA Cup play
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pistons beat Raptors 99-95 to remain undefeated in NBA Cup play

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Malik Beasley scored seven of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, Cade Cunningham had 15 points and 10 assists and the Detroit Pistons beat the struggling Toronto Raptors 99-95 on Friday night. Tobias Harris had 11 points and 11 rebounds, Jaden Ivey scored 14 points and Jalen Duren added 12 for the Pistons. RJ Barrett scored 22 …

NBA roundup: Cavs make it 12-0 with win over Bulls
1 month, 3 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Cavs make it 12-0 with win over Bulls

The Hindu  

Donovan Mitchell scored a season-high 36 points and Evan Mobley had a double-double of 15 points and 11 rebounds as the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers remained undefeated with a 119-113 win against the Chicago Bulls on Monday. Nets 107, Pelicans 105 Cam Thomas scored 17 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 32.9 seconds remaining, and visiting Brooklyn handed New Orleans its …

NBA roundup: Cavs rout Warriors for 10-0 start to season
1 month, 4 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Cavs rout Warriors for 10-0 start to season

The Hindu  

Darius Garland put up 27 points as one of six Cavaliers to score in double figures and host Cleveland pummeled the Golden State Warriors 136-117 on Friday night for its 10th straight win to open the season. Brandin Podziemski chipped in 14 points, seven rebounds, four assists and four steals, but Golden State star Stephen Curry was held to 12 …

Lakers Dominate Raptors, Secure First Road Win of the Season
2 months ago

Lakers Dominate Raptors, Secure First Road Win of the Season

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Lakers secured their first road win of the season with a resounding 131-125 victory over the Toronto Raptors. Anthony Davis shone with a season-high 38 points and 12 rebounds, while LeBron James contributed 27 points and 10 assists. The Lakers built a substantial lead throughout the game and never relinquished their advantage, ultimately securing their first win …

NBA Playoffs: Celtics take a 3-1 lead in the East semifinal series, Thunder levels series against Mavericks
7 months, 3 weeks ago

NBA Playoffs: Celtics take a 3-1 lead in the East semifinal series, Thunder levels series against Mavericks

The Hindu  

Jayson Tatum scored 33 points and the Boston Celtics beat the severely short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers 109-102 in Game 4 on Monday night to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their East semifinal series. Jaylen Brown added 27 for the Celtics, who can close out Cleveland with a win in Game 5 on Wednesday night at home. Thunder 100 - 96 …

Kawhi Leonard ruled out with knee issue as Clippers win without him again to even series with Mavs
8 months, 1 week ago

Kawhi Leonard ruled out with knee issue as Clippers win without him again to even series with Mavs

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard was ruled out of Sunday’s Game 4 of a first-round series against the Dallas Mavericks, with no timetable for his return from right knee inflammation. “When you watch him play, it was very obvious that is not Kawhi Leonard,” team president Lawrence Frank said before the game, calling the injury “tricky.” Frank …

NBA Playoffs roundup: Mavs grab road win over Clippers
8 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA Playoffs roundup: Mavs grab road win over Clippers

The Hindu  

Luka Doncic had 32 points and nine assists and Kyrie Irving added 23 points as the Dallas Mavericks got the best of the Los Angeles Clippers 96-93 in Game 2 on Tuesday to even their first-round playoff series. Pacers 125, Bucks 108 Pascal Siakam recorded 37 points, 11 rebounds and six assists and Indiana evened its first-round Eastern Conference playoff …

Without Curry, Green, the Warriors beat the Jazz 123-116 and wind up with the 10th seed in the West
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Without Curry, Green, the Warriors beat the Jazz 123-116 and wind up with the 10th seed in the West

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Steve Kerr firmly believes his team still has a shot to make a splash this postseason — facing a familiar foe to start the uphill quest. Klay Thompson scored 25 points with six 3-pointers, Andrew Wiggins added 19 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Utah Jazz 123-116 in the regular-season finale Sunday and wound up …

NBA roundup: Warriors’ win, Kings’ loss tightens play-in race
8 months, 3 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Warriors’ win, Kings’ loss tightens play-in race

The Hindu  

Stephen Curry recorded 22 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds to help the Golden State Warriors post a 100-92 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, creating a three-way tie for eighth place in the Western Conference. Pelicans 135, Kings 123 CJ McCollum and Zion Williamson scored 31 points apiece and New Orleans beat host Sacramento for a …

Stephen Curry has 22 points, Warriors rally to beat Trail Blazers 100-92
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Stephen Curry has 22 points, Warriors rally to beat Trail Blazers 100-92

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Stephen Curry had 22 points and the Golden State Warriors rallied down the stretch for a 100-92 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night. Obviously, wasn’t his best shooting night but he made some big ones down the stretch,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. The Blazers went up 64-62 on Henderson’s floater but the lead …

Warriors make 26 3-pointers, roar past Lakers for a key 134-120 win in Anthony Davis’ injury absence
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Warriors make 26 3-pointers, roar past Lakers for a key 134-120 win in Anthony Davis’ injury absence

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Klay Thompson scored 27 points, Stephen Curry had 23 and the Golden State Warriors capitalized on Anthony Davis’ injury absence for a 134-120 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. Golden State also won the head-to-head tiebreaker between the rivals, putting home-court advantage for a potential 9-10 play-in game next week in the Warriors’ hands …

Curry scores 33 points, Warriors overcome Wembanyama, Spurs for 4th straight win
9 months, 1 week ago

Curry scores 33 points, Warriors overcome Wembanyama, Spurs for 4th straight win

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Stephen Curry had 33 points and the Golden State Warriors held on to beat the undermanned San Antonio Spurs 117-113 on Sunday night for their fourth straight victory. Tre Jones does a really good job defensively, he found a way to get free and hit some big shots.” Curry was 12 for 23 from the field, hitting …

Warriors defeat Lakers 128-121 despite 40 from James
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Warriors defeat Lakers 128-121 despite 40 from James

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Stephen Curry scored 31 points in his return to Golden State’s lineup, Klay Thompson added 26 off the bench and the Warriors beat the Los Angeles Lakers 128-121 on Saturday night in a pivotal Western Conference matchup. TIMBERWOLVES 119, JAZZ 100 SALT LAKE CITY — Anthony Edwards scored 31 points despite a twisted ankle, Mike Conley added …

Curry scores 31 in return as Warriors defeat Lakers 128-121 despite 40 points from James
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Curry scores 31 in return as Warriors defeat Lakers 128-121 despite 40 points from James

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Stephen Curry belatedly celebrated his birthday by returning to the Golden State lineup and leading the Warriors to a much-needed victory. Curry, who turned 36 on Thursday, scored 31 points after missing the last three games with a sprained right ankle as the Warriors beat the Los Angeles Lakers 128-121 on Saturday night in a pivotal Western …

Kuminga, Thompson help Warriors rebound to upend Spurs 112-102 despite Wembanyama’s strong return
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Kuminga, Thompson help Warriors rebound to upend Spurs 112-102 despite Wembanyama’s strong return

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — Jonathan Kuminga scored 21 points, Klay Thompson added 20 and the Golden State Warriors overcame a sluggish start to beat the San Antonio Spurs 112-102 on Monday night. San Antonio rookie Victor Wembanyama had 27 points and 14 rebounds in his return from a one-game absence after spraining his right ankle in the first half of Tuesday’s …

Kevin Durant scores 35, Grayson Allen adds 26 and the Suns beat the Raptors 120-113
10 months ago

Kevin Durant scores 35, Grayson Allen adds 26 and the Suns beat the Raptors 120-113

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Kevin Durant scored 35 points, Grayson Allen added 26 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Toronto Raptors 120-113 on Thursday night. “It feels good, I’m getting good looks,” Allen said. “I’m getting a mix of in-rhythm looks and quick ones.” Allen was acquired just before the season started in the trade that sent Deandre Ayton to Portland. “He …

Kawhi Leonard helps Clippers erase 20-point deficit, rally for road win over Rockets
10 months ago

Kawhi Leonard helps Clippers erase 20-point deficit, rally for road win over Rockets

LA Times  

The Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard drives toward the basket under pressure from the Rockets’ Dillon Brooks on Wednesday in Houston. Kawhi Leonard had 28 points, and Paul George and James Harden each scored 21 as the Clippers rallied for a 122-116 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. “Credit to them because they do have three really good scorers that …

Brown, Tatum lead Celtics to 3rd-biggest win in franchise history, 140-88 over weary Warriors
10 months ago

Brown, Tatum lead Celtics to 3rd-biggest win in franchise history, 140-88 over weary Warriors

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Jaylen Brown scored 29 points, Jayson Tatum had 27 on his 26th birthday, and the NBA-best Boston Celtics posted their third-largest winning margin in franchise history, drubbing the weary Golden State Warriors 140-88 on Sunday. We didn’t come and mess around and that’s just how we show our respect to the game; we handle business and take care …

Curry has 31 points and 11 rebounds, leads Warriors to 110-99 victory over Knicks
10 months, 1 week ago

Curry has 31 points and 11 rebounds, leads Warriors to 110-99 victory over Knicks

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A much better start for Stephen Curry led to one of the best in the NBA this season for the Golden State Warriors. Curry had 31 points and 11 rebounds, bouncing back from a scoreless first half in his last game with a double-double by the midpoint of this one, and the Warriors beat the New York …

Kawhi Leonard and Clippers pull away in final minutes to defeat Grizzlies
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Kawhi Leonard and Clippers pull away in final minutes to defeat Grizzlies

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard controls the ball in front of Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Williams Jr. and forward Jaren Jackson Jr. during the first half of the Clippers’ 101-95 win Friday. Kawhi Leonard scored 24 points, Terance Mann had a season-high 23 points and 12 rebounds, and the Clippers pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 101-95 victory over …

Thompson scores 26, Curry has five 3s in the 4th as Warriors beat Jazz 129-107 without Kerr
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Thompson scores 26, Curry has five 3s in the 4th as Warriors beat Jazz 129-107 without Kerr

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Klay Thompson scored 26 points, Stephen Curry made five 3-pointers in the fourth quarter and had 25 and the Golden State Warriors beat the Utah Jazz 129-107 on Monday night without coach Steve Kerr. “They know if I hit a couple shots, they know I’m probably going to keep shooting.” Thompson scored his most points since …

76ers host the Warriors for cross-conference matchup
11 months ago

76ers host the Warriors for cross-conference matchup

Associated Press  

Golden State Warriors vs. Philadelphia 76ers Philadelphia; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Golden State Warriors visit the Philadelphia 76ers in non-conference play. TOP PERFORMERS: Kelly Oubre Jr. is scoring 13.6 points per game and averaging 4.3 rebounds for the 76ers. Jonathan Kuminga is scoring 15.4 points per game and averaging 4.7 rebounds for the Warriors. LAST 10 GAMES: …

Stephen Curry scores season-high 60 points in Warriors’ 141-134 OT loss to Hawks
11 months ago

Stephen Curry scores season-high 60 points in Warriors’ 141-134 OT loss to Hawks

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Another loss for Golden State drained the joy out of Stephen Curry’s second career 60-point game. Curry scored a season-high 60 points in the Warriors’ 141-134 overtime loss to Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night. Coach Steve Kerr described Curry’s game as “incredible.” “We competed like crazy but just couldn’t get over the hump,” Kerr …

Kawhi Leonard and James Harden power red-hot Clippers past Miami Heat
11 months ago

Kawhi Leonard and James Harden power red-hot Clippers past Miami Heat

LA Times  

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, left, drives past Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier during the Clippers’ 103-95 win on Sunday. Kawhi Leonard had 25 points and 11 rebounds, James Harden scored 16 of his 21 points in the second half and the Clippers remained red-hot by topping the sliding Miami Heat 103-95 on Sunday night. Those are the things that I’m …

Westbrook reaches 25,000 career points and Leonard scores 33 to lead Clippers past Pistons 136-125
11 months ago

Westbrook reaches 25,000 career points and Leonard scores 33 to lead Clippers past Pistons 136-125

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Russell Westbrook scored 23 points to become the 25th player in NBA history with 25,000 points, Kawhi Leonard had 21 of his 33 points in the first half and the Los Angeles Clippers put on an offensive show in a 136-125 win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. “I don’t take any of this for granted.” Los …

NBA: Stephen Curry scores 37 as Warriors beat 76ers 119-107
11 months, 1 week ago

NBA: Stephen Curry scores 37 as Warriors beat 76ers 119-107

The Hindu  

Since Draymond Green returned from his second suspension of the season, Golden State Warriors has begun looking like its balanced, ball-sharing self again. Curry scored 37 points with eight 3-pointers, Kuminga added 26 points, and the Warriors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 119-107 on Tuesday night as guard Klay Thompson sat out with an illness. It’s fun, you can see the …

Stephen Curry scores 37 as Warriors beat 76ers 119-107
11 months, 1 week ago

Stephen Curry scores 37 as Warriors beat 76ers 119-107

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Since Draymond Green returned from his second suspension of the season, the Golden State Warriors have begun looking like their balanced, ball-sharing selves again. Curry scored 37 points with eight 3-pointers, Kuminga added 26 points, and the Warriors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 119-107 on Tuesday night as guard Klay Thompson sat out with an illness. It’s fun, …

Big third quarter lifts Clippers past Wizards
11 months, 1 week ago

Big third quarter lifts Clippers past Wizards

LA Times  

Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points, James Harden added 25 and the Clippers pulled away with a big third quarter to beat the Washington Wizards 125-109 on Wednesday night. “It was huge, in that third quarter, just coming out with a defensive mindset,” Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said. And Harden hit five three-pointers to help the Clippers snap out of a …

Kawhi Leonard leads Clippers to rout over Celtics for their fifth straight win
11 months, 1 week ago

Kawhi Leonard leads Clippers to rout over Celtics for their fifth straight win

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, left, drives past Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown during the first half of the Clippers’ 115-96 win Saturday. Kawhi Leonard scored 26 points in only 29 minutes and the Clippers routed the Celtics 115-96 on Saturday night. Paul George scored 17 points for the Clippers, who used a 21-0 run in the third quarter to win …

NBA 2023-24 Roundup: Golden State Warriors rolls in emotional return to court with 134-112 win over Atlanta Hawks
11 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA 2023-24 Roundup: Golden State Warriors rolls in emotional return to court with 134-112 win over Atlanta Hawks

The Hindu  

Jonathan Kuminga tied a franchise record by making all 11 of his shots in a 25-point performance and the Golden State Warriors honored the memory of Dejan Milojevic with a 134-112 romp over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night in San Francisco. Terry Rozier, playing in his first game with Miami since being traded from Charlotte, scored nine points off …

Leonard scores 14 points in 5 minutes, Clippers overcome 18-point deficit to stun Nets 125-114
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Leonard scores 14 points in 5 minutes, Clippers overcome 18-point deficit to stun Nets 125-114

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — After getting outhustled and outshot for three quarters, the Los Angeles Clippers turned into a team possessed. Kawhi Leonard scored 14 of his 21 points in the final five minutes and the Clippers overcame an 18-point deficit with a game-ending 22-0 run to beat the Brooklyn Nets 125-114 on Sunday. Great thing about this group is we …

NBA: Golden State Warriors Rally to Beat Chicago Bulls, San Antonio Spurs Rout Charlotte Hornets
11 months, 3 weeks ago

NBA: Golden State Warriors Rally to Beat Chicago Bulls, San Antonio Spurs Rout Charlotte Hornets

News 18  

Golden State stars Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry shook off slow starts to power the Warriors to a much-needed 140-131 NBA victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday. “When he keeps it simple like that and just shoots when he’s open and keeps moving the ball, that’s when he’s at his best.” Curry added nine assists and Jonathan Kuminga added …

Kawhi Leonard celebrates new contract by leading Clippers to victory
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Kawhi Leonard celebrates new contract by leading Clippers to victory

LA Times  

First, the “Board Man” got paid. Hours after All-Star wing Kawhi Leonard signed a three-year contract extension worth $152.3 million on Wednesday, he scored 29 points as the Clippers slowly awoke to outlast the skidding Toronto Raptors, 126-120, at Crypto.com Arena and improve to 24-13. Yet they made 15 three-pointers, three more than Toronto, and scored 17 points off of …

Kawhi Leonard scores 24 in his return, leading Clippers to comeback over Heat
1 year ago

Kawhi Leonard scores 24 in his return, leading Clippers to comeback over Heat

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, right, is congratulated by forward Paul George after making a basket during a 121-104 victory over the Miami Heat at Crypto.com Arena on Monday. Kawhi Leonard’s introduction in the Clippers’ starting lineup Monday evening was met by a familiar roar through Crypto.com Arena — the sound of a collective sigh of relief at seeing Leonard again …

NBA: Thunder Upset Timberwolves, Pistons Slump to 27th Straight Defeat
1 year ago

NBA: Thunder Upset Timberwolves, Pistons Slump to 27th Straight Defeat

News 18  

The Oklahoma City Thunder, fueled by 34 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander knocked off Western Conference leaders Minnesota 129-106 on Tuesday as Detroit’s 27th defeat saddled them with an unwelcome piece of NBA history. Jalen Williams scored 21 points, rookie Chet Holmgren and Lu Dort added 20 apiece and Oklahoma City made 18 three-pointers in a game they led by as …

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