NBA Finals: DeMarcus Cousins enjoys 'incredible moment'
5 years, 7 months ago

NBA Finals: DeMarcus Cousins enjoys 'incredible moment'

The Hindu  

DeMarcus Cousins reflected on an "incredible moment" after he played a key role in helping the Golden State Warriors draw level in the NBA Finals. Kerr praised Cousins for a "fantastic" performance after Golden State secured a 109-104 victory on the road, meaning the series stands at 1-1 as it moves to California. "I've leaned on my whole team-mates throughout this whole process, but this was an incredible moment for me," Cousins told the media. READ | NBA Finals 2019: Three takeaways from Warriors' Game 2 win over Raptors "I told Steve coming into this that whatever he needed off me, I was okay with it.

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Stephen Curry, Warriors struggle again in 2nd straight embarrassing home loss
1 day, 8 hours ago

Stephen Curry, Warriors struggle again in 2nd straight embarrassing home loss

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Coach Steve Kerr criticized his Golden State Warriors for being down and lacking “a competitive spirit” in their latest embarrassing loss. “If you don’t have that you’ve got nothing, so we’ve got to find a way to build that back up,” Kerr said after a 114-98 loss to the Miami Heat on Tuesday night. “It’s our soul …

Steph Curry spoils Klay Thompson’s emotional return to Bay Area as Golden State Warriors beat Dallas Mavericks
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Steph Curry spoils Klay Thompson’s emotional return to Bay Area as Golden State Warriors beat Dallas Mavericks

CNN  

CNN — Steph Curry spoiled the emotional return of his former “Splash Brother” Klay Thompson to Chase Center on Tuesday as the Golden State Warriors rallied late to beat the Dallas Mavericks 120-117. But it was Curry – with whom Thompson helped to revolutionize basketball with their three-point shooting – who had the last laugh, scoring 37 points and Golden …

Steve Kerr on the Warriors’ transition, Steph Curry’s burden and the Olympics
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Steve Kerr on the Warriors’ transition, Steph Curry’s burden and the Olympics

New York Times  

Yeah, this time it’s very different for the Warriors, for the players and especially for Steve Kerr, sitting at home and watching the best teams crash into each other on television. “For the second year in a row, we put way too much on Steph’s shoulders trying to figure out ways to score,” Kerr said. “Draymond and I are a …

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 …

NBA Finals: A sweet triumph for Golden State Warriors
2 years, 6 months ago

NBA Finals: A sweet triumph for Golden State Warriors

The Hindu  

Superstar Stephen Curry missed the playoffs for two consecutive years after winning three NBA championships and losing to Toronto Raptors in a closely fought NBA final in 2019. Curry only had Draymond Green for company among the championship winning lot in his team the past two years when the Warriors missed the playoffs — they even finished last in the …

NBA: Golden State Warriors one win away from finals as Stephen Curry sinks Dallas Mavericks
2 years, 7 months ago

NBA: Golden State Warriors one win away from finals as Stephen Curry sinks Dallas Mavericks

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Stephen Curry starred as the Golden State Warriors moved to the brink of the NBA Finals with a 109-100 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins starred as the Golden State Warriors moved to the brink of the NBA Finals on Sunday with a 109-100 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. The clinical Warriors performance on the road …

Warriors' 'championship DNA' on display as Grizzlies caged
2 years, 8 months ago

Warriors' 'championship DNA' on display as Grizzlies caged

China Daily  

Golden State Warriors' Klay Thomspon and Stephen Curry celebrate after defeating the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 1 of their NBA playoff second-round series on Sunday. Golden State rallies to edge Game 1 after overcoming Green's ejection MEMPHIS, Tennessee－Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies have shown they can finish fourth quarters this postseason. Klay Thompson hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 36 …

NBA: Centre DeMarcus Cousins to be waived by struggling Houston Rockets, say reports
3 years, 10 months ago

NBA: Centre DeMarcus Cousins to be waived by struggling Houston Rockets, say reports

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DeMarcus Cousins, who was not happy with his role as a backup to Christian Wood at Houston, is expected to try and sign with another NBA team as a free agent. Los Angeles: The Houston Rockets are reportedly set to part ways with journeyman centre DeMarcus Cousins, who is expected to try and sign with another NBA team as a …

NBA: Steve Kerr in awe of injury-hit Golden State Warriors after Finals loss
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA: Steve Kerr in awe of injury-hit Golden State Warriors after Finals loss

The Hindu  

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr praised his "incredible" team after it dealt with "devastating" injuries in its loss to the Raptors in the NBA Finals. Already missing star Kevin Durant after he ruptured his Achilles in Game Five, Klay Thompson went down with a knee injury as the Raptors went on to seal its first NBA title thanks to …

Column: Toronto Raptors dethrone the Golden State Warriors to win their first NBA title
5 years, 6 months ago

Column: Toronto Raptors dethrone the Golden State Warriors to win their first NBA title

LA Times  

The Toronto Raptors celebrates win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 to win the NBA championship on Thursday in Oakland. The Toronto Raptors capped their journey Thursday, slamming the door on Oracle Arena — and maybe on the Golden State dynasty — clinching their first NBA title with a 114-110 victory in Game 6. Golden State Warriors forward …

NBA Finals: Takeaways from Warriors' Game Five win
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA Finals: Takeaways from Warriors' Game Five win

The Hindu  

Golden State Warriors managed to keep its championship dreams alive with a 106-105 victory against Toronto Raptors in the NBA Finals on Monday. Although Kevin Durant and Kevon Looney re-aggravated injuries in the matchup and left Game Five, the Warriors held on in Toronto. Warriors were hot from deep Golden State made five straight three-pointers early in the first quarter, …

NBA Finals 2019: Steve Kerr says Warriors are 'trying to mix up' usage of Stephen Curry, offence
5 years, 7 months ago

NBA Finals 2019: Steve Kerr says Warriors are 'trying to mix up' usage of Stephen Curry, offence

The Hindu  

The Warriors appear like they're trying to adjust their offence. Golden State coach Steve Kerr said on Friday the team is looking to utilise Stephen Curry's off-ball abilities to create more looks, as he struggled to find good open shots in Game 4. Read | Fourth win all that matters for Raptors, insists Leonard "Klay was amazing, with a tweaked …

NBA Finals 2019: Warriors' Kerr explains decision to start Cousins
5 years, 7 months ago

NBA Finals 2019: Warriors' Kerr explains decision to start Cousins

The Hindu  

The Warriors made a change to their lineup Sunday. DeMarcus Cousins returned to the court in the opener of the NBA Finals against the Raptors after missing most of the post-season with a torn quad and surprisingly started Game 2. “And let’s face it, with the injury to Kevin, we need some scoring punch from another position besides the backcourt.” …

NBA Finals 2019: Warriors star Stephen Curry feels Raptors were 'disrespectful' towards Andre Iguodala in Game 2
5 years, 7 months ago

NBA Finals 2019: Warriors star Stephen Curry feels Raptors were 'disrespectful' towards Andre Iguodala in Game 2

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Stephen Curry saw it as an insult that the Toronto left Andre Iguodala open for what became the decisive 3-point basket in Golden State’s victory on Sunday in the NBA Finals Toronto: Stephen Curry saw it as an insult that the Toronto left Andre Iguodala open for what became the decisive 3-point basket in Golden State’s victory on Sunday in …

NBA Finals 2019: Gritty Warriors topple Raptors in Game 2 thanks to Andre Iguodala's clutch 3-pointer and second-half surge
5 years, 7 months ago

NBA Finals 2019: Gritty Warriors topple Raptors in Game 2 thanks to Andre Iguodala's clutch 3-pointer and second-half surge

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Defending champion Golden State needed Andre Iguodala’s clutch 3-pointer with seven seconds remaining on Sunday to hold off Toronto 109-104 and lift the Warriors level in the NBA Finals Toronto: Defending champion Golden State needed Andre Iguodala’s clutch 3-pointer with seven seconds remaining on Sunday to hold off Toronto 109-104 and lift the Warriors level in the NBA Finals. “They …

NBA Finals: Raptors 'disrespectful' to Iguodala – Curry
5 years, 7 months ago

NBA Finals: Raptors 'disrespectful' to Iguodala – Curry

The Hindu  

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry accused the Toronto Raptors of disrespecting teammate Andre Iguodala late in Game 2 of the 2019 NBA Finals. Curry felt the Raptors' lax approach to Iguodala – a three-time NBA champion and the 2015 Finals MVP – was disrespectful. READ| NBA Finals 2019: Warriors tops Raptors in Game 2 thanks to second-half surge "Over …

NBA Finals 2019: Kerr and Warriors confident despite deficit
5 years, 7 months ago

NBA Finals 2019: Kerr and Warriors confident despite deficit

The Hindu  

Steve Kerr insisted the two-time reigning champion Warriors remains confident in its bid for a three-peat as it looks to overturn a deficit against the Raptors in the NBA Finals. READ: Kevin Durant to return midway through NBA 2019 Finals Asked about Golden State's confidence heading into the second game, Warriors head coach Kerr told reporters: "I think any team …

NBA Finals 2018-19: From Steph Curry's secret to vacation LeBron James, everything we have learnt this season
5 years, 7 months ago

NBA Finals 2018-19: From Steph Curry's secret to vacation LeBron James, everything we have learnt this season

Firstpost  

As we count down to the 2018-19 NBA Finals, it’s time for a look-back at the season that was, warts and all. ‘Conduct detrimental to the team’ is the official crime that got Jordan Bell suspended without pay for one game earlier this season. Vacation LeBron While on the topic of LeBron, in case you’re wondering what a man who …

NBA Western Conference Finals: Stephen and Seth Curry sibling rivalry on the cards
5 years, 7 months ago

NBA Western Conference Finals: Stephen and Seth Curry sibling rivalry on the cards

The Hindu  

Golden State Warriors superstar guard Stephen Curry and Portland Trail Blazers guard Seth Curry will make a little history when they clash in the NBA's Western Conference finals starting on Tuesday. Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Stephen Curry, 31, will be playing in a fifth straight conference final, while Seth will be fighting for an NBA Finals berth for the …

NBA: Golden State Warriors centre DeMarcus Cousins facing extended spell on sidelines after picking up injury against LA Clippers
5 years, 8 months ago

NBA: Golden State Warriors centre DeMarcus Cousins facing extended spell on sidelines after picking up injury against LA Clippers

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Cousins exit came with the Warriors leading 11-9 in Monday’s game. The 28-year-old collapsed to the court and failed to get up after he lunged for a loose ball San Francisco: Golden State Warriors centre DeMarcus Cousins faces an indefinite injury layoff after suffering a torn quadriceps muscle in the NBA champions’ defeat to the Los Angeles Clippers, it was …

NBA Playoffs 2019: Warriors centre DeMarcus Cousins faces indefinite layoff after injuring quadriceps muscle
5 years, 8 months ago

NBA Playoffs 2019: Warriors centre DeMarcus Cousins faces indefinite layoff after injuring quadriceps muscle

Firstpost  

Golden State Warriors centre DeMarcus Cousins faces an indefinite injury layoff after suffering a torn quadriceps muscle in the NBA champions’ defeat to the Los Angeles Clippers San Francisco: Golden State Warriors centre DeMarcus Cousins faces an indefinite injury layoff after suffering a torn quadriceps muscle in the NBA champions’ defeat to the Los Angeles Clippers, it was confirmed on …

NBA: Golden State Warriors' DeMarcus Cousins unlucky to be ejected
5 years, 9 months ago

NBA: Golden State Warriors' DeMarcus Cousins unlucky to be ejected

The Hindu  

Steve Kerr felt DeMarcus Cousins was unfortunate to be ejected for a "random act" in the Golden State Warriors' 137-90 rout of the Charlotte Hornets. Cousins was punished with a flagrant foul 2 following a video review, the center having made contact with Willy Hernangomez's head in the second quarter. pic.twitter.com/SJqByodnfM — NBA Official April 1, 2019 Boos reverberated around …

NBA: Klay Thompson, DeMarcus Cousins help Warriors end Rockets' nine-game win streak; Russell Westbrook stars for Thunder
5 years, 9 months ago

NBA: Klay Thompson, DeMarcus Cousins help Warriors end Rockets' nine-game win streak; Russell Westbrook stars for Thunder

Firstpost  

Playing without injured Kevin Durant, the Golden State Warriors snapped Houston’s nine-game win streak and avoided being swept this season by the Rockets. Washington: Playing without injured Kevin Durant, the Golden State Warriors snapped Houston’s nine-game win streak and avoided being swept this season by the Rockets with a 106-104 road victory Wednesday. “Nothing he does out there should surprise …

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