When the 2019 NBA Western Conference Finals began, a sweep of the Portland Trail Blazers didn't seem likely for the Golden State Warriors. Yet, Stephen Curry and Draymond Green made it happen. Portland, to its credit, after being blown out in game one played excellent basketball. The Trail Blazers took advantage of shaky defense by the Warriors in games two, three and four and got leads to 17, 18 and
With Kevin Durant sidelined with an injured right calf. It seemed inevitable that the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors series was going to game seven. It appeared that way within less than halfway through the first quarter as Stephen Curry picked up two quick fouls and then relegated to the bench. Still the Warriors got contributions from Jonas Jerebko, Shaun Livingston, Quin Cook, Kevon Looney and Alfonso McKinnie. Which
It was the tale of two halves for the Golden State Warriors in game five against the Houston Rockets. Golden State started strong and the key moving without the basketball. Kevon Looney also provided a spark off the bench with three offensive rebounds, Draymond Green facilitated the offense and Klay Thompson started out strong as well after sub par game four. The only issue Stephen Curry started slowly and managed
The Golden State Warriors blew an opportunity to take a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Houston Rockets. Will now instead look for a split on the road. James Harden coming off the eye injury played superbly. Even when on the bench, Chis Paul and the Houston Rockets bench took it to the Warriors late in the first quarter and to begin the second quarter. Building the lead to nine.
After their Game One victory, the Golden State Warriors the biggest story wasn't another big performance from Kevin Durant, instead it was the officiating. The Houston Rockets voiced their frustration about how the game got called believing that the Warriors did not give James Harden or Chris Paul room to land on three-point attempts. This led to scrutinity towards who the NBA selected for game two. Scott Foster and his
Game one of the 2019 playoffs between the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets went down to the wire. Yet, not without controversy. The Rockets were not happy with a number of non-calls specifically on three-point attempts by Chris Paul and James Harden. It appeared that the Warriors defender did not give enough space to land. Replays showed a much different story. It was Paul and Harden jumping in or
The Golden State Warriors on Friday night took care of business something that didn't happen in game two when the Los Angeles Clippers rallied from a 31 point deficit and for looking ahead in game five. Kevin Durant came out on fire in the first half scoring 38 points and ending with 50 he also added six rebounds and five assists. Draymond Green provided the energy and the tone defensively
After back-to-back disappointing losses and the Philadelphia 76ers up 12 at halftime a third straight loss for the Golden State Warriors seemed inevitable. Yet, Damion Lee who started the second half in place of the injured Alfonzo McKinnie made several threes and played solid defense. With Golden State trailing by 14 , Lee's three ignited a 16-0 run. Unfortunately Stephen Curry also picked up his fourth foul early in the
The Golden State Warriors are champions once again. It's time to relive the most important play that led to the four game sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers. It's game three. Golden State and Cleveland are locked in a tight game. The Warriors have the 2-0 series lead and are up one late in the fourth quarter. Andre Iguodala hit with an earlier foul for being too aggressive didn't let that
Heading to the All-Star break, the Golden State Warriors were in unfamiliar territory. Struggling to defend, needing the break and looking up in the standings. Their first test came tonight against the Oklahoma City Thunder a team that had won the two previous meetings by double digits. Surprisingly enough, neither team shot well to begin the game and at one point the Thunder led 35-34 with a little under five
