NBA Finals: Golden State Warriors take on a Leonard-led Toronto Raptors
5 years, 7 months ago

NBA Finals: Golden State Warriors take on a Leonard-led Toronto Raptors

The Hindu  

Since the heroics of Bill Russell and his Boston Celtics in the 1960s, no team in the NBA had managed to make the finals five consecutive times in a row. That was until the Golden State Warriors did just that following a 4-0 sweep of the Portland Trailblazers in the Western Conference Finals a week ago. READ | The making of a contender: A timeline of the Raptors' run to the 2019 NBA Finals Here's where Raptors' forward Kawhi Leonard enters the equation, giving naysayers enough to suggest that the final isn't as done and dusted as one presumes it to be. READ | Trail Blazers give coach Terry Stotts multi-year extension He will also be ably supported by a dogged Raptors squad which takes pride in its excellent defence and a will to face a marauding Warriors outfit. Toronto Raptors is the most complete team that the Warriors is set to face in the NBA finals and in this post-season.

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Green makes late free throws, Rockets beat Warriors 91-90 to reach NBA Cup semifinals
4 weeks ago

Green makes late free throws, Rockets beat Warriors 91-90 to reach NBA Cup semifinals

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Jalen Green made two free throws with 3.5 seconds left and the Houston Rockets beat the Golden State Warriors 91-90 on Wednesday night to advance to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas. Stephen Curry missed a 3-pointer with 11 seconds left and Gary Payton II grabbed the rebound, but Green intercepted his pass and was fouled by …

Golden State visits Houston, aims to end road slide
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Golden State visits Houston, aims to end road slide

Associated Press  

Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets Houston; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rockets -2.5; over/under is 221.5 BOTTOM LINE: Golden State will attempt to end its three-game road slide when the Warriors face Houston. Houston is the Western Conference leader with 14.2 offensive rebounds per game led by Alperen Sengun averaging 3.4. LAST 10 GAMES: Rockets: 6-4, averaging …

Warriors hope to have two stars back vs. Timberwolves
1 month ago

Warriors hope to have two stars back vs. Timberwolves

Hindustan Times  

Golden State coach Steve Kerr left the door open for Stephen Curry and Draymond Green to return to the lineup Friday in San Francisco when the Warriors take on the Minnesota Timberwolves to tip off a three-day, two-game, same-site sequence. Jonathan Kuminga provided the late-game heroics to cap a career-best 33-point performance, while Andrew Wiggins added 23 points and nine …

Golden State takes on Phoenix, seeks to end 3-game slide
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1 month, 1 week ago

Golden State takes on Phoenix, seeks to end 3-game slide

Associated Press  

Golden State Warriors vs. Phoenix Suns Phoenix; Saturday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Golden State is looking to end its three-game losing streak with a win over Phoenix. Stephen Curry is scoring 22.4 points per game with 5.4 rebounds and 6.5 assists for the Warriors. LAST 10 GAMES: Suns: 3-7, averaging 112.1 points, 42.0 rebounds, 25.7 assists, 8.0 steals and …

Curry and the Warriors visit conference foe San Antonio
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Curry and the Warriors visit conference foe San Antonio

Associated Press  

Golden State Warriors vs. San Antonio Spurs San Antonio; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Warriors -4.5; over/under is 223.5 BOTTOM LINE: The San Antonio Spurs host the Golden State Warriors in Western Conference action Saturday. TOP PERFORMERS: Victor Wembanyama is scoring 22.7 points per game with 10.5 rebounds and 2.8 assists for the Spurs. LAST 10 GAMES: Spurs: …

The Warriors are talking like they want to lead the NBA in attempted 3s
2 months, 4 weeks ago

The Warriors are talking like they want to lead the NBA in attempted 3s

New York Times  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Steve Kerr laid out the public directive during the Golden State Warriors’ first week in Hawaii: He wants to be a high-volume 3-point-shooting team, upping the output despite the loss of one of the most prolific shooters in NBA history. It’d be hard for us to win a lot of games unless we shoot a high volume …

Just 6 teams have won NBA Finals 1 year after missing playoffs: Here’s how they did it
7 months ago

Just 6 teams have won NBA Finals 1 year after missing playoffs: Here’s how they did it

New York Times  

Winning an NBA title is extremely difficult. Team Finals result Finals MVP 2022 Warriors Won Steph Curry 2021 Suns Lost 2020 Lakers Won LeBron James 2020 Heat Lost 2015 Cavaliers Lost 2008 Celtics Won Paul Pierce 2002 Nets Lost 1978 Sonics Lost 1977 Blazers Won Bill Walton 1976 Suns Lost 1975 Warriors Won Rick Barry 1967 Warriors Lost 1964 Warriors …

Kings take on the Warriors for play-in game
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Kings take on the Warriors for play-in game

Associated Press  

Golden State Warriors vs. Sacramento Kings Sacramento, California; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Warriors -2; over/under is 225.5 PLAY-IN GAME: The Kings and Warriors meet with the winner advancing to play for the eighth seed. The Kings average 14.4 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.1 more made shots on average than the 13.3 per game the Warriors …

NBA roundup: Warriors’ win, Kings’ loss tightens play-in race
8 months, 4 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 …

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 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 …

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 …

Warriors survive the Spurs, stay alive for In-Season Tournament: Five observations
1 year, 1 month ago

Warriors survive the Spurs, stay alive for In-Season Tournament: Five observations

New York Times  

SAN FRANCISCO — Here are five observations from the Golden State Warriors’ 118-112 home win over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday, pushing them to 8-9 on the season and keeping them alive in the inaugural In-Season Tournament. “I didn’t expect we were going to have that big of a number, which is like way above what we should have.” …

NBA In-Season tournament: Curry makes layup with 0.2 seconds left, Warriors outscore Thunder 141-139
1 year, 2 months ago

NBA In-Season tournament: Curry makes layup with 0.2 seconds left, Warriors outscore Thunder 141-139

The Hindu  

Stephen Curry made a layup with 0.2 seconds left to give the Golden State Warriors a 141-139 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder 141-139 in one of the NBA’s seven In-Season Tournament openers on Friday night. both with 0.2 seconds on the clock 🤯 pic.twitter.com/R3ihcXNMWi — NBA November 4, 2023 Dario Saric scored 20 points and Chris Paul had 13 …

NBA 2023-24: Denver Nuggets eyes repeat from the West as revamped Celtics and Bucks favoured in East this season
1 year, 2 months ago

NBA 2023-24: Denver Nuggets eyes repeat from the West as revamped Celtics and Bucks favoured in East this season

The Hindu  

The Denver Nuggets heads into the 2023-24 NBA season as defending champion but not necessarily the title favorites after the Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns all upgraded their rosters via blockbuster offseason acquisitions. The Nuggets brings back the same starting five that delivered the franchise its first championship last season, led again by the tandem of Finals MVP …

‘We basically have six starters…’ Steve Kerr talks about Golden State Warriors’ potential lineup
1 year, 3 months ago

‘We basically have six starters…’ Steve Kerr talks about Golden State Warriors’ potential lineup

Hindustan Times  

With a starting five of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green and Kevon Looney, the Golden State Warriors emerged as one of the finest units last time. Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr “We basically have six starters, the way I look at it. Steve Kerr was hired as Mark Jackson’s replacement as the head coach of the …

Curry: Golden State dynasty not done yet
1 year, 7 months ago

Curry: Golden State dynasty not done yet

China Daily  

Golden State star Stephen Curry cuts a frustrated figure during the Warriors' Western Conference semifinals defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. Steph expects Warriors' aging core to stay together despite chastening playoffs exit SAN FRANCISCO, California — Stephen Curry is far from ready to accept that these Golden State Warriors are done chasing championships together. The defending champion's …

'We are gonna compete until the wheels fall off', Stephen Curry gets candid over competing with LeBron James
1 year, 7 months ago

'We are gonna compete until the wheels fall off', Stephen Curry gets candid over competing with LeBron James

Hindustan Times  

The rivalry between Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors and LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers has been one of the most captivating storylines in the NBA in recent years. As the Lakers emerged victorious in Game 6, eliminating the Warriors from the playoffs, Curry shared his honest feelings about their ongoing battle on the court. Los Angeles …

NBA Playoffs: Kerr says Warriors star trio has ‘plenty left in tank’ after playoffs ouster against Lakers
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA Playoffs: Kerr says Warriors star trio has ‘plenty left in tank’ after playoffs ouster against Lakers

The Hindu  

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr acknowledged that the 2022-23 iteration of the Warriors “is not a championship team,” but he believes Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green can still form the core of one. Shortly after the Los Angeles Lakers ended the defending champion’s season with a 122-101 victory in game six of their Western Conference semifinals series, …

LeBron James, Lakers eliminate champion Warriors with 122-101 victory in Game 6
1 year, 7 months ago

LeBron James, Lakers eliminate champion Warriors with 122-101 victory in Game 6

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy LeBron James had 30 points, …

NBA semifinal: Curry, Warriors stave off elimination; GSW force Game 6 by beating Lakers
1 year, 7 months ago

NBA semifinal: Curry, Warriors stave off elimination; GSW force Game 6 by beating Lakers

The Hindu  

Stephen Curry scored a game-high 27 points, Draymond Green chipped in with 20 in a rare offensive explosion and the Golden State Warriors stayed alive in the Western Conference semifinals with a 121-106 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday in San Francisco. The Lakers might have to seek the Game 6 clincher without star centre Anthony Davis, who …

How to oust defending champions? Lakers must outdefend Warriors
1 year, 8 months ago

How to oust defending champions? Lakers must outdefend Warriors

LA Times  

The Lakers’ LeBron James guards the Golden State Warriors’ Klay Thompson during Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals Monday night at Crypto.com Arena. This round, James said, he believes the Lakers’ intensity in their first potential closeout game needs to be much higher. Golden State’s Stephen Curry handles the ball against the Lakers’ Anthony Davis during the second half …

NBA Preview: Heat, Lakers head home, seek 2-1 leads over Knicks, Warriors
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA Preview: Heat, Lakers head home, seek 2-1 leads over Knicks, Warriors

The Hindu  

Miami and New York are wondering who will be able to play. It’s New York’s best road record since 1996-97, the fourth-best road mark in franchise history and a huge jump from their.306 road winning percentage over the last eight seasons before this one. “You’re not worried about family, tickets, where you’re going to eat after the game, you have …

NBA playoffs preview: Led by LeBron, Lakers looks to sink Warriors for 2-0 series lead
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA playoffs preview: Led by LeBron, Lakers looks to sink Warriors for 2-0 series lead

The Hindu  

Two teams that began the second round of the NBA playoffs the same way they tipped off the first will duel again Thursday night when the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors continue their best-of-seven series in San Francisco. One thing Davis didn’t do in Game 1 in the first round was play 44 minutes, which he did against …

NBA Playoffs: Stephen Curry vs LeBron James win-loss, head-to-head record, stats
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA Playoffs: Stephen Curry vs LeBron James win-loss, head-to-head record, stats

The Hindu  

Stephen Curry hit a game-seven record 50 points against the Sacramento Kings to make sure Golden State Warriors advance to the second round of the NBA Playoffs. NBA Playoffs 2023 Semifinals Schedule The Warriors will take on Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals, setting up the latest chapter in the storied rivalry between Stephen Curry and LeBron James. …

NBA Playoffs: Steph Curry and Golden State Warriors’ record in Game 7 ahead of decider vs Sacramento Kings
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA Playoffs: Steph Curry and Golden State Warriors’ record in Game 7 ahead of decider vs Sacramento Kings

The Hindu  

De’Aaron Fox and Malik Monk stole the limelight in the sixth game of the NBA Playoffs first-round series which allowed Sacramento Kings to force a seventh game against Golden State Warriors. Despite the series decider being played at Kings’ home, the Warriors remain the favourites to advance to the second round, given the team’s experience in the post season tournament. …

NBA playoffs result: Sacramento Kings beats Warriors, heads home for Game 7
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA playoffs result: Sacramento Kings beats Warriors, heads home for Game 7

The Hindu  

Malik Monk and De’Aaron Fox combined for 54 points and the Sacramento Kings forced a seventh and decisive game in its Western Conference first-round playoff series against the Golden State Warriors with a front-running, 118-99 victory in San Francisco on Friday. The Kings led by as many as 11 points in the second quarter and never looked back, not only …

NBA playoffs: Warriors in position to eliminate rival Kings in Game 6
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA playoffs: Warriors in position to eliminate rival Kings in Game 6

The Hindu  

Golden State Warriors has an opportunity to keep Northern California skies blue, not purple, for the rest of the spring and summer when it seeks a close-out victory over the visiting Sacramento Kings in Game 6 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series on Friday night in San Francisco. Using improved rebounding and offensive efficiency, the sixth-seeded defending champions have …

NBA playoff daily results: Jimmy Butler, Heat finish off Bucks; Knicks advance; Warriors go up 3-2
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA playoff daily results: Jimmy Butler, Heat finish off Bucks; Knicks advance; Warriors go up 3-2

New York Times  

For some reason, the NBA, which is scared to compete with the NFL Draft, put four games on Wednesday’s slate. Game 1: Knicks 106, Cavaliers 95 | Knicks win series 4-1 Why the Knicks won: Mitchell Robinson, who might have been this series’ most valuable player. Julius Randle heads to the locker room after re-injuring his ankle pic.twitter.com/2NhlqAWLOM — Bleacher …

NBA playoffs result: Stephen Curry, Warriors bounce back against Kings
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA playoffs result: Stephen Curry, Warriors bounce back against Kings

The Hindu  

Stephen Curry scored a game-high 36 points and the Golden State Warriors got back into their Western Conference first-round playoff series against the Sacramento Kings with a 114-97 triumph on Thursday in San Francisco. De’Aaron Fox had 26 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists to pace the Kings, who tied for the second-best road record in the NBA during the …

WATCH: Golden State Warriors struggle against Sacramento Kings in NBA Playoffs - Explained
1 year, 8 months ago

WATCH: Golden State Warriors struggle against Sacramento Kings in NBA Playoffs - Explained

The Hindu  

The defending champion Golden State Warriors lost 106-114 to Sacramento Kings on Monday and fell two-games-to-nil behind in its first round series in the NBA Playoffs. The two losses give clear indications that the Warrriors have not resolved their road-form woes that plagued the side during the regular season. The Warriors’ form away from home is now 11-32, including the …

NBA playoffs result: Kings beats Warriors 114-106 to take 2-0 series lead
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA playoffs result: Kings beats Warriors 114-106 to take 2-0 series lead

The Hindu  

De’Aaron Fox scored 24 points and made a backbreaking 3-pointer that led the playoff newcomer Sacramento Kings to a second straight victory over the defending champion Golden State Warriors, 114-106 on Monday night. The Kings closed the game strong after Golden State’s Draymond Green was ejected for a flagrant foul and became the first team to take a 2-0 series …

Warriors vs Kings: De’Aaron Fox comes up big as Kings knock off Warriors
1 year, 8 months ago

Warriors vs Kings: De’Aaron Fox comes up big as Kings knock off Warriors

The Hindu  

De’Aaron Fox scored a game-high 38 points in his NBA postseason debut and teamed with Malik Monk for 28 fourth-quarter points as the Sacramento Kings edged the visiting Golden State Warriors 126-123 on Saturday night in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round series. The Warriors led for most of the first three quarters, and by as many as 10 …

NBA: Sacramento Kings set to end playoff drought by taking on Golden State Warriors
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA: Sacramento Kings set to end playoff drought by taking on Golden State Warriors

The Hindu  

The Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings have spent nearly four decades as California neighbors having never played a game with high significance. We can’t change people’s minds by telling them, ‘Hey, we’re better than that.’ We got to go out and we got to change people’s minds by our play.” Despite winning four more games than Golden State and …

This Is the Most Unpredictable NBA Playoffs in Ages
1 year, 8 months ago

This Is the Most Unpredictable NBA Playoffs in Ages

Slate  

The first thing to know about this year’s NBA playoffs is that, to borrow William Goldman’s oft-borrowed aphorism about Hollywood, nobody knows anything. Amid this confusing and frankly underwhelming home stretch, NBA Twitter has roiled over what is shaping up to be a photo finish for the newly christened Michael Jordan Trophy for the league’s MVP. Lurking in the wings …

Kawakami: Here’s the Warriors’ ideal path to another championship (and they’ve already gotten some help)
1 year, 8 months ago

Kawakami: Here’s the Warriors’ ideal path to another championship (and they’ve already gotten some help)

New York Times  

Every eventual NBA champion gets a few bits of luck here or there along the way, but some teams need more postseason kismet than others. Also, as Marcus Thompson II aptly pointed out on our matchup-lookahead podcast Sunday night: When the Warriors play somebody in a series, you always think one thing first — who’s guarding Curry? GO DEEPER It's …

NBA preview: Pelicans, Warriors clash in key postseason-positioning battle
1 year, 9 months ago

NBA preview: Pelicans, Warriors clash in key postseason-positioning battle

The Hindu  

NBA stars Zion Williamson and Stephen Curry will go a full regular season without facing off head-to-head when the New Orleans Pelicans and Golden State Warriors complete their four-game season series on Tuesday in San Francisco. Williamson, who could miss the rest of the regular season, wasn’t a big factor -- amassing a total of 25 points and five rebounds …

NBA result: Warriors down Rockets 121-108 to snap 11-game road skid
1 year, 9 months ago

NBA result: Warriors down Rockets 121-108 to snap 11-game road skid

The Hindu  

Stephen Curry scored 30 points and Klay Thompson added 29 as the Golden State Warriors snapped an 11-game road skid with a 121-108 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday night. The Rockets used an 11-2 run, led by six points from Kevin Porter Jr., later in the fourth to get within seven with about two minutes to go. A …

NBA result: Stephen Curry’s late burst rallies Warriors past Bucks in OT
1 year, 9 months ago

NBA result: Stephen Curry’s late burst rallies Warriors past Bucks in OT

The Hindu  

Stephen Curry scored 20 of his game-high 36 points in the final 1:51 of regulation and overtime, lifting host Golden State to a 125-116 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night in San Francisco. Curry later iced Golden State’s seventh straight home win with an interior hoop and two free throws. Brook Lopez and Khris Middleton had 19 points …

NBA result: Hot at home, Memphis Grizzlies wallops Golden State Warriors
1 year, 9 months ago

NBA result: Hot at home, Memphis Grizzlies wallops Golden State Warriors

The Hindu  

Tyus Jones scored 22 points in Ja Morant’s starting spot, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Desmond Bane chipped in 21 apiece and the Memphis Grizzlies overcame the absence of its star to overpower the visiting Golden State Warriors 131-110 on Thursday night. Playing for the third time since Morant left the team in the aftermath of a gun incident, the Grizzlies …

NBA: Warriors expect to have Stephen Curry back from injury against Lakers
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA: Warriors expect to have Stephen Curry back from injury against Lakers

The Hindu  

Golden State Warriors is looking forward to having the superstar advantage for a change when it opens a three-game trip against rival Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday afternoon. The Warriors are expecting Stephen Curry to return from an 11-game absence due to a partially torn ligament in his left knee when they meet the Lakers for a fourth and final …

NBA: Warriors’ 3-point barrage sinks Wizards
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA: Warriors’ 3-point barrage sinks Wizards

The Hindu  

Andrew Wiggins poured in 29 points, Klay Thompson went for 27 points and the Golden State Warriors overcame strong efforts from the Washington Wizards’ Kristaps Porzingis and Bradley Beal en route to a 135-126 victory on Monday in San Francisco. Thompson and JaMychal Green had four treys apiece, and Wiggins and Jordan Poole nailed three each, helping the Warriors outscore …

NBA 2022-23: Warriors pick apart Raptors in 129-117 win
1 year, 11 months ago

NBA 2022-23: Warriors pick apart Raptors in 129-117 win

The Hindu  

Stephen Curry went for a game-high 35 points and contributed 11 assists to a dazzling Golden State passing display as the Warriors used high-percentage shooting to put away the visiting Toronto Raptors 129-117 in San Francisco on Friday night. Klay Thompson chipped in with 29 points and Donte DiVincenzo matched Curry with 11 of Golden State’s 40 assists, helping the …

Golden State Warriors Rout San Antonio Spurs in Front of Record NBA Crowd
1 year, 11 months ago

Golden State Warriors Rout San Antonio Spurs in Front of Record NBA Crowd

News 18  

The Golden State Warriors were the stars of the party in San Antonio on Friday, cruising to a 144-113 NBA victory over the Spurs before a record crowd at the Alamodome. Jordan Poole led the defending champion Warriors with 25 points off the bench, and Donte DiVincenzo added 22 as Golden State’s reserves came up big. “Tonight was a great …

NBA: Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard, Norman Powell return to Toronto again
2 years ago

NBA: Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard, Norman Powell return to Toronto again

The Hindu  

Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell will return to oppose the team they helped win the 2019 NBA championship when Los Angeles Clippers visits Toronto Raptors on Tuesday. Leonard did not play, and Powell scored 16 points for the Clippers on Monday in their 142-131 overtime victory over the host Detroit Pistons. Two wins in a row After losing six straight, …

NBA: LeBron, Curry begin hunt for 5th ring as Warriors face Lakers
2 years, 2 months ago

NBA: LeBron, Curry begin hunt for 5th ring as Warriors face Lakers

The Hindu  

LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers will take on Stephen Curry’s Golden State Warriors on the opening night of the 2022/23 NBA Season. Since he brought the NBA title to Los Angeles in 2020, Lakers’ first in 10 years, time seems to have caught up with LeBron. 2 years ago today, @KingJames won his 4th NBA Title 🕺🏾🏆pic.twitter.com/qJIjUrphwg — NBA TV …

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 …

Golden State Warriors Celebrate Fourth Title in Eight Seasons With Victory Parade
2 years, 6 months ago

Golden State Warriors Celebrate Fourth Title in Eight Seasons With Victory Parade

News 18  

From the moment all those months ago that Klay Thompson uttered “championship or bust” with his team off to an 18-2 start, the Golden State Warriors seemed set to make good on his lofty proclamation. “This one hits different for sure, just knowing what the last three years have meant, what it’s been like from injuries to changing of the …

Warriors celebrate NBA title with fourth parade in eight years
2 years, 6 months ago

Warriors celebrate NBA title with fourth parade in eight years

The Hindu  

The dynastic Golden State Warriors toasted its fourth NBA championship in eight years with a title parade through San Francisco on Monday afternoon. Poole made 51 regular-season starts while Thompson worked his way back from his lengthy injury absence, then averaged 17.0 points and 3.8 assists per game in the playoffs on his first trip to the championship. READ | …

Champion Warriors celebrate fourth title in eight seasons
2 years, 6 months ago

Champion Warriors celebrate fourth title in eight seasons

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — From the moment all those months ago that Klay Thompson uttered “championship or bust” with his team off to an 18-2 start, the Golden State Warriors seemed set to make good on his lofty proclamation. “We know what we’re capable of and we’re playing at the highest level,” third-year guard Jordan Poole said Saturday as players went …

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