NBA Finals 2019: Rampant Raptors move halfway to first-ever title with victory over injury-hit Warriors in Game 3
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NBA Finals 2019: Rampant Raptors move halfway to first-ever title with victory over injury-hit Warriors in Game 3

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Upstart Toronto moved halfway to a first-ever title Wednesday with Kawhi Leonard scoring 30 points to lead the Raptors over the injury-hit Golden State Warriors 123-109 in the NBA Finals. Oakland: Upstart Toronto moved halfway to a first-ever title Wednesday with Kawhi Leonard scoring 30 points to lead the Raptors over the injury-hit Golden State Warriors 123-109 in the NBA Finals. “Just happy to get a game-three win and move us one step closer to our goal.” Stephen Curry scored a career playoff-high 47 points and added eight rebounds and seven assists for a defending champion Golden State squad playing without guard Klay Thompson due to a left hamstring strain and forward Kevin Durant with a right calf injury. “Now we just got to bounce back and get back in here Friday and hopefully get a little healthier and get some guys back, but we’ll see how that goes.” The Warriors scored 109 points for the third game in a row.

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Bam Adebayo leads Heat past Warriors 114-98 in back-to-back after double-OT loss at Sacramento
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Bam Adebayo leads Heat past Warriors 114-98 in back-to-back after double-OT loss at Sacramento

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Bam Adebayo had 19 points, nine rebounds and five assists with two timely dunks down the stretch, and the Miami Heat snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the Golden State Warriors 114-98 on Tuesday night. Warriors: Brandin Podziemski missed his fifth straight game with right abdominal tightness and Gary Payton II sat out a seventh in …

Golden State faces Miami in non-conference matchup
2 days, 2 hours ago

Golden State faces Miami in non-conference matchup

Associated Press  

Miami Heat vs. Golden State Warriors San Francisco; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Warriors -8.5; over/under is 219 BOTTOM LINE: Miami heads to Golden State for a non-conference matchup. Golden State ranks fourth in the league with 12.7 offensive rebounds per game led by Kevon Looney averaging 3.0 offensive boards. LAST 10 GAMES: Warriors: 4-6, averaging 107.9 points, …

Malik Monk, Domantas Sabonis lead dominant Kings past Stephen Curry and Warriors, 129-99
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Malik Monk, Domantas Sabonis lead dominant Kings past Stephen Curry and Warriors, 129-99

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Malik Monk had 26 points and 12 assists, Domantas Sabonis contributed 22 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists, and the Sacramento Kings dominated the Golden State Warriors 129-99 on Sunday night for their fourth straight win despite playing without leading scorer De’Aaron Fox. The Kings never trailed, led 75-51 at halftime and didn’t look back — with …

Andrew Wiggins scores 24 points as undermanned Warriors missing Stephen Curry beat Memphis 121-113
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4 days, 4 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 …

Golden State plays conference foe Memphis
5 days, 2 hours ago

Golden State plays conference foe Memphis

Associated Press  

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors San Francisco; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Warriors -2.5; over/under is 233.5 BOTTOM LINE: Golden State hosts Memphis in a matchup of Western Conference teams. Golden State scores 112.3 points while outscoring opponents by 1.9 points per game. LAST 10 GAMES: Warriors: 3-7, averaging 108.2 points, 43.9 rebounds, 27.7 assists, 8.2 steals …

Curry breaks NBA three-pointer record as Warriors trounce 76ers
6 days, 9 hours ago

Curry breaks NBA three-pointer record as Warriors trounce 76ers

Al Jazeera  

Stephen Curry scores 30 points as he makes all eight 3-point attempts in Warriors’ 139-105 win over 76ers. Stephen Curry had 30 points and made all eight of his 3-point attempts as the Golden State Warriors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 139-105 in San Francisco. Curry had 24 points by the end of the third quarter after going 6 of 6 …

Cleveland extends winning streak to 7 games with 113-95 win over Golden State
1 week, 2 days ago

Cleveland extends winning streak to 7 games with 113-95 win over Golden State

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Darius Garland scored 25 points, Donovan Mitchell scored 23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers extended their winning streak to seven games with a 113-95 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Monday night. Golden State: After going 12-3 to start the season, Golden State is in a freefall after losing four of its last five games and 13 …

Jonathan Kuminga ties career high with 34 points, Warriors beat Suns 109-105
1 week, 4 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 …

Hawks erase 21-point deficit by scoring 50 in the 4th quarter in a 141-133 win over the Bulls
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1 week, 6 days ago

Hawks erase 21-point deficit by scoring 50 in the 4th quarter in a 141-133 win over the Bulls

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Jalen Johnson had a career-high 30 points and the Atlanta Hawks rallied from a late 21-point deficit by scoring 50 points in the fourth quarter in a 141-133 win over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night. Johnson added 15 rebounds and Trae Young scored 27 points, surpassing the 11,000 career point mark, and added 13 assists as the …

NBA roundup: Lakers nip Warriors in final second, Mavericks loses against Timberwolves
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2 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Lakers nip Warriors in final second, Mavericks loses against Timberwolves

The Hindu  

Austin Reaves drove for a go-ahead layup with one second left to cap a triple-double, LeBron James added to his Christmas Day lore with 31 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame an injury to Anthony Davis to outlast the Golden State Warriors 115-113 on Wednesday night in San Francisco. The Warriors star scored eight points in a 13-4 run, …

LeBron James scores 31 in record 19th Christmas Day game as Lakers hold off Curry, Warriors 115-113
2 weeks ago

LeBron James scores 31 in record 19th Christmas Day game as Lakers hold off Curry, Warriors 115-113

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Austin Reaves scored the winning layup with one second left after Stephen Curry tied it on a 31-foot 3-pointer with seven seconds remaining, LeBron James had 31 points and 10 assists playing in his NBA-record 19th Christmas Day game, and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Golden State Warriors 115-113 on Wednesday night. Reaves recorded a …

Warriors host the Lakers for Christmas day matchup
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Warriors host the Lakers for Christmas day matchup

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors San Francisco; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Warriors -4.5; over/under is 225.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Golden State Warriors face the Los Angeles Lakers. The Warriors average 15.3 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.9 more made shots on average than the 13.4 per game the Lakers allow. The Lakers average 11.5 …

Myles Turner hits late 3-pointer, scores 23 as Pacers beat Warriors 111-105
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Myles Turner hits late 3-pointer, scores 23 as Pacers beat Warriors 111-105

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Myles Turner made a 3-pointer from the top of the arc with 16 seconds left and had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Pascal Siakam added 20 points and the Indiana Pacers beat the Golden State Warriors 111-105 on Monday night for their fifth straight win. The Warriors honored baseball Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson with a moment …

Brooks scores 27 points as Rockets beat Raptors 114-110 for first win in Toronto since 2019
2 weeks, 3 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, 4 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 …

Toronto hosts Houston on 5-game home slide
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Toronto hosts Houston on 5-game home slide

Associated Press  

Houston Rockets vs. Toronto Raptors Toronto; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Toronto hosts Houston looking to stop its five-game home losing streak. The Rockets average 112.9 points per game, 3.8 fewer than the 116.7 the Raptors allow to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Raptors: 3-7, averaging 110.8 points, 44.8 rebounds, 29.7 assists, 7.1 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while …

NBA roundup: Memphis Grizzlies beats Golden State Warriors 51-point loss; LeBron breaks record as Lakers trump Kings
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2 weeks, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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: Jamal Murray’s late shot lifts Nuggets past Kings; Pistons edge past Heat in OT
3 weeks, 2 days ago

NBA roundup: Jamal Murray’s late shot lifts Nuggets past Kings; Pistons edge past Heat in OT

The Hindu  

Jamal Murray scored a team-high 28 points and hit the go-ahead hoop with 8.6 seconds remaining as the Denver Nuggets outlasted the Sacramento Kings 130-129 for a dramatic road win on Monday night. Sacramento’s De’Aaron Fox was the game’s leading scorer with 29 points, while Domantas Sabonis had 28 to go with 14 rebounds, six assists and three steals. 76ers …

NBA roundup: Luka Doncic, Klay Thompson lead Mavericks’ charge past Warriors
3 weeks, 3 days ago

NBA roundup: Luka Doncic, Klay Thompson lead Mavericks’ charge past Warriors

The Hindu  

Luka Doncic scored a game-high 45 points as part of a triple-double, Klay Thompson turned back the clock with seven 3-pointers, and the Dallas Mavericks avenged an NBA Cup loss to the Golden State Warriors with a 143-133 victory on Sunday night in San Francisco. Pacers 119, Pelicans 104 Pascal Siakam scored a game-high 22 points, helping lead Indiana to …

NBA Cup semifinals: Thunder beat Rockets to advance to final
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NBA Cup semifinals: Thunder beat Rockets to advance to final

LA Times  

Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander attempts a layup after slipping past Rockets center Steven Adams during the first half of an NBA Cup semifinal game in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 20 of his 32 points in the second half, and the Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away late Saturday night to defeat the Houston Rockets 111-96 and advance …

NBA roundup: Celtics downs Pistons for 12th straight time; Kings edges past Pelicans
3 weeks, 6 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 …

NBA Cup roundup: Hawks beats Knicks, Rockets downs Warriors to reach semis
4 weeks ago

NBA Cup roundup: Hawks beats Knicks, Rockets downs Warriors to reach semis

The Hindu  

Houston Rockets edged Golden State 91-90 for its first win over the Warriors since 2020 and reached the semifinal of the NBA Cup on Wednesday, as Atlanta Hawks advanced with a come-from-behind victory over New York Knicks. Alperen Sengun scored 26 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead the Rockets and teammate Jalen Green’s 12 points included the game-winning free-throws …

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 …

Stephen Curry scores 30 and dishes out eight assists as Warriors beat Timberwolves 114-106
1 month ago

Stephen Curry scores 30 and dishes out eight assists as Warriors beat Timberwolves 114-106

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry sunk a 39-foot jumper from nearly halfcourt to beat the third-quarter buzzer and finished with 30 points and eight assists, leading the Golden State Warriors past the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-106 on Sunday night in the teams’ second meeting over three days. Hield scored 27 points, including consecutive 3-pointers midway through the third that tied the …

NBA roundup: Trae Young’s trey in OT lifts Hawks past Lakers
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1 month ago

NBA roundup: Trae Young’s trey in OT lifts Hawks past Lakers

The Hindu  

Trae Young hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 7.4 seconds left in overtime, helping the Atlanta Hawks beat the visiting Los Angeles Lakers 134-132 on Friday. 76ers 102, Magic 94 Paul George scored 21 points and handed out nine assists as the 76ers topped Orlando to earn a split of the teams’ two-game home series in Philadelphia. Celtics 111, Bucks 105 …

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 …

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. …

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Surging Hawks cools off Bucks, Heat thrashes Lakers
1 month ago

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Surging Hawks cools off Bucks, Heat thrashes Lakers

The Hindu  

Wisconsin native Jalen Johnson scored 23 points and De’Andre Hunter added 20 to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 119-104 win in Milwaukee, ending the Bucks’ seven-game winning streak. The Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis added 26 points and nine rebounds, and Sam Hauser made 5 of 10 3-point attempts while logging 20 points. Timberwolves 108, Clippers 80 Julius Randle scored 16 …

Golden State faces Houston, aims to end 5-game slide
1 month ago

Golden State faces Houston, aims to end 5-game slide

Associated Press  

Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors San Francisco; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Golden State looks to break its five-game slide when the Warriors take on Houston. Houston ranks second in the Western Conference with 18.2 fast break points per game led by Tari Eason averaging 3.7. LAST 10 GAMES: Warriors: 4-6, averaging 110.9 points, 49.7 rebounds, 30.2 assists, …

Devin Booker scores 27, Suns win 113-105 as Warriors lose their 4th straight game
1 month, 1 week ago

Devin Booker scores 27, Suns win 113-105 as Warriors lose their 4th straight game

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Devin Booker scored 27 points, Kevin Durant added 21 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Golden State Warriors 113-105 on Saturday night. Tyus Jones added 19 points and nine assists, making 7 of 9 shots, including 4 of 5 3-pointers. The Warriors trailed by 17 at halftime but cut the margin to 85-78 by the start of the …

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 …

NBA 2024/25 roundup: Hawks condemn Cavs to first home loss, Lakers power past Spurs
1 month, 1 week ago

NBA 2024/25 roundup: Hawks condemn Cavs to first home loss, Lakers power past Spurs

The Hindu  

Trae Young recorded a career-high 22 assists to go along with 20 points, helping the Atlanta Hawks hand the Cleveland Cavaliers their first home loss of the season, 135-124 on Wednesday. Atlanta’s De’Andre Hunter drained five 3-pointers to highlight his 26-point performance and Jalen Johnson collected 22 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. Ben Simmons made 7 of 8 shots …

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 35 as Thunder hold off Warriors without Stephen Curry, 105-101
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1 month, 1 week ago

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 35 as Thunder hold off Warriors without Stephen Curry, 105-101

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, Jalen Williams exited late in the first half with a right eye injury and the Oklahoma City Thunder held off the Curry-less Golden State Warriors 105-101 on Wednesday night. Takeaways Thunder: Oklahoma City capitalized for 15 first-half points of Golden State’s 11 turnovers. Warriors: Golden State dropped to 3-1 without Curry this …

Dennis Schroder leads short-handed Nets back from 18-point deficit to beat Warriors 128-120
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dennis Schroder leads short-handed Nets back from 18-point deficit to beat Warriors 128-120

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Dennis Schroder scored 31 points, Cam Thomas added 23 and the undermanned Brooklyn Nets rallied to beat Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors 128-120 on Monday night. Schroder missed Sunday’s game at Sacramento with right ankle soreness but returned for Brooklyn, which jumped ahead 9-2 before a Warriors timeout and ensuing run got the home team …

Mitchell’s 26 points help Cavs improve to 17-1, stay perfect at home with 122-108 win over Raptors
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mitchell’s 26 points help Cavs improve to 17-1, stay perfect at home with 122-108 win over Raptors

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell and Ty Jerome scored 26 points apiece as the Cleveland Cavaliers improved to 17-1 and stayed perfect at home with a 122-108 win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. The Cavs, who opened the season 15-0 before losing at Boston last week, are 10-0 on their home floor for the first since the 2017-18 season, …

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: …

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 …

Cavs to test perfect start, as they get set for Celtics 'rematch'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Cavs to test perfect start, as they get set for Celtics 'rematch'

China Daily  

Cleveland Cavaliers' Darius Garland lays in a shot as Charlotte Hornets' Josh Green attempts a block during an NBA game in Cleveland on Sunday. "Boston Garden," said Cleveland first-year coach Kenny Atkinson, who has yet to lose in his new job. "It's incredible," Allen said of how the city is embracing the Cavs. Mitchell didn't play in the final two …

Darius Garland scores 25, Cavaliers become 4th team to start 15-0 with 128-114 win over Hornets
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Darius Garland scores 25, Cavaliers become 4th team to start 15-0 with 128-114 win over Hornets

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Darius Garland scored 25 points, Ty Jerome matched his career-high with 24 in place of Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers stayed unbeaten with a 128-114 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday night. The Cavs are the fourth team to start 15-0, joining the Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets and Washington Capitols. It’s a long season with …

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 …

Golden State faces Memphis, aims for 4th straight home win
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Golden State faces Memphis, aims for 4th straight home win

Associated Press  

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors San Francisco; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Warriors -8.5; over/under is 234.5 BOTTOM LINE: Golden State will try to keep its three-game home win streak intact when the Warriors take on Memphis. Golden State went 46-36 overall and 26-26 in Western Conference action a season ago. The Warriors averaged 29.3 assists per …

NBA roundup: Warriors clip Mavs in Klay Thompson’s return
1 month, 3 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Warriors clip Mavs in Klay Thompson’s return

The Hindu  

Stephen Curry spoiled Klay Thompson’s return to San Francisco with a game-high 37 points, including 12 straight during a late flurry that lifted the Golden State Warriors to a 120-117 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in an NBA Cup opener on Tuesday night. Knicks 111, 76ers 99 OG Anunoby scored 24 points and Josh Hart recorded a triple-double as New …

Stephen Curry steals the show in Klay Thompson’s emotional return to Chase Center
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Stephen Curry steals the show in Klay Thompson’s emotional return to Chase Center

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry scored 37 points, including Golden State’s final 12, to rally the Warriors past Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks 120-117 on Tuesday night in an NBA Cup game. Thompson finished with 22 points in an emotional return to Chase Center for the first time since he departed to join Dallas in July. Key moment Coming …

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 …

Klay Thompson returned to the Bay, but Stephen Curry had the last splash
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Klay Thompson returned to the Bay, but Stephen Curry had the last splash

New York Times  

SAN FRANCISCO — It was rather early for his “Night, Night” celebration, the move Steph Curry does to declare a victory secured. “I almost pulled a Si Woo Kim,” Curry said of the golfer who in September did the Golden State Warriors star’s signature after a clutch chip-in on hole No. … Yeah, a little premature.” Up four with 26.4 …

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