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Draymond Green tweaks ankle vs. Houston, returns to action
A quarter after James Michael McAdoo had to get seven stitches on his face, Draymond Green fell to the court and limped to the locker room. The Warriors have not sent out an update on his status yet. Here’s what reporters on the scene saw:
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James Michael McAdoo needs stitches after smashing head against court
We’re guessing McAdoo wished he had been sitting out for this one.
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Nick Wright: Rockets would rather face Warriors in the playoffs than Spurs
It’s hard to take a self-proclaimed Warriors hater seriously, but Wright has a point about the importance of this final stretch. Facing the Rockets is not advantageous for either the Warriors or the Spurs. That’s going to be a six or seven game series, both mentally and physically taxing.
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Cleveland drops to second place in the Eastern Conference after being dismantled by San Antonio
The Spurs sit two games behind the Warriors in the West, while Cleveland drops to half a game behind Boston in the East.
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Draymond Green on why Klay Thompson scores in bunches: ‘He has a torch’
Thompson put in another efficient night from the field Sunday against the visiting Memphis Grizzlies, scoring 31 points on 12-for-18 from the field and 7-for-11 from deep. A member of the media asked Draymond what about his game makes it easy for him to heat up so quickly, and Draymond was quick to answer.
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Iguodala jokingly attributes 20-point performance to successful driving range session
Following the game, Stephen Curry said that whenever Iguodala plays well on the golf course, he then plays well on the basketball court. Iguodala seemed to like the theory.
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Andre Iguodala has been the key figure during Warriors’ seven-game winning streak
With Durant on the mend, Iguodala told reporters he’s been cognizant of finding different ways each game to make up for the loss — whether that be defense, scoring, rebounding or passing. The basketball savant has been delivering in a variety of ways and the results are apparent on film
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Iguodala powers Warriors past Grizzlies 106-94
The Warriors cashed in Andre Iguodala’s best offensive performance of the season (20 points on 7-for-8 shooting). Iguodala was in double-figures by halftime and instead of serving as the calming force on offense — he was the offense
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Steph Curry blows by Vince Carter, hits unique two-handed layup
OAKLAND – Grizzlies’ forward and NBA statesman Vince Carter is closing in his 19th season in The Association. The 40-year-old veteran has logged north of 42,000 career minutes, ahead of the likes of Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neal, and Bill Russell. But the times, they are a changin’ for Carter. Late in the first half Steph Curry…
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David West’s leadership resonating with Warrior teammates
David West has been with Golden State for less than a year, but his guidance and veteran presence are clearly being felt by his teammates. West had eight points, four assists, and three rebounds, but players like Draymond Green and Steph Curry understand his off-court influence will be vital come playoff time.
