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Steph Gonna Steph: Curry needed time away from KD to rediscover his killer mentality
The Warriors aren’t beating the Cavaliers unless Steph is dominant. And, theoretically, Steph is more dominant if he has confidence in his creative scoring genius heading into the playoffs. Durant’s injury could end up being another blessing in disguise for the NBA’s most dangerous franchise.
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Numbers show defense still Warriors’ backbone during late season surge
The Golden State Warriors have spent the past three regular seasons cutting through the NBA like a sharpened Ginsu. They have quite literally changed the face of professional basketball.
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Klay Thompson gives credit to Bay Area weather for recent hot streak
Thompson hit seven 3s Tuesday night on his way to a team-high 41 points. 13 of the last 14 games Thompson has played in he’s scored at least 20 points. Thompson was asked why he’s been on such a tear recently, and he pointed at the Bay Area weather.
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Thompson scores 41, Warriors win 12th in a row 121-107 over Minnesota
Thompson deserves the headline, but it was Steph Curry (19 points, 9 assists) who kicked off a third quarter blitzkrieg that launched the game out of reach. The Warriors stampeded the Timberwolves on a 17-4 run that included a breakaway Curry dunk (his third slam of the season) and a leaning 3-point swish
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Steph Curry can’t believe his own behind-the-back pass
Late in the 3rd quarter against the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves, Curry decided to get extra fancy with a behind the back pass to Andre Iguodala, who finished a nice contested lay-up.
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McGee, Dieng engage in shoving match
McGee and Minnesota Timberwolves big man Gorgui Dieng got tangled up in the first quarter underneath the hoop. It appeared as if McGee nudged his leg into Dieng, who then chose to shove McGee pretty maliciously.
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‘Worn down’ Draymond, Iguodala will rest Wednesday in Phoenix
Glad Kerr didn’t have to battle with Draymond on this one. Rest should honestly be considered for Steph Curry and Klay Thompson at some point over these final five games, too.
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McGee defends last-second three against Wizards
“‘I was getting hella mentions on Twitter of how they did the same thing this season,” McGee said. “So, I mean, it’s whatever.”
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Fitz on the MVP race: Westbrook couldn’t guard his own shadow
Team employed broadcasters, such as KNBR’s own Bob Fitzgerald, no longer have a vote to cast in the race. The NBA’s reasoning behind the decision is that there are too many player incentives tied to the voting to have subjective voters
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Metta World Peace: Warriors years and years ahead of everybody
There are several connotations the Warriors have become synonymous with, phrases their fans have embraced. Cupcake was one from this season after Kevin Durant’s return to OKC. #ArrogantSZN is popular on Twitter.
