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The Golden State Warriors completed a sweep of the Portland Trail Blazers in the Western Conference Finals on Monday night, and in doing so, Stephen Curry poured in 37 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists in his latest eruption. Curry enjoyed what was probably the best playoff series of his career during the four-game set, […]

Note: This article contains spoilers for Game of Thrones Season 8, including the finale. For the last time on Sunday night, the concluding episode of the historic hit Game of Thrones aired. The reactions from social media displayed a keen level of disappointment and frustration after not only the series finale, but also, the eighth […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant is one of the more active players on social media, and he isn’t one to back down from people who criticize him on the platform. The two-time Finals MVP responded to a random fan who called him out for being too sensitive on Monday: U right, lemme chill before […]

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Portland Trail Blazers Monday night to complete the sweep. The Warriors are looking for their fourth NBA title in five years. But the center of this story is it’s been without their star player, Kevin Durant. The talk around town has been centered on whether Durant is of value […]

After being swept by the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals, Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard is still proud of his team’s accomplishment. This is the farthest that Lillard and the Blazers have gone in the playoffs. Last season, they were swept by the New Orleans Pelicans in the first round. It […]

Getting swept in a playoff series is painful for any NBA player. A sweep shows complete dominance over a team and is certainly embarrassing to anyone with a competitive spirit. So while the Conference Finals sweep will linger around the Portland Trail Blazers for a while, it will stick with Rodney Hood even longer. The […]

Draymond Green considers himself lucky after the Golden State Warriors booked their ticket to a fifth straight NBA Finals appearance. After all, careers don’t usually last long and only a few can really make it to the biggest stage in basketball. In his post-game presser, Green talked about the Warriors’ dominance and how special it […]

The Golden State Warriors are on their way to their fifth consecutive NBA Finals after dominating the Western Conference playoffs yet again. Half of their victories in the postseason were without arguably their best player, Kevin Durant, which is what makes it more impressive because Steve Kerr and his wards have swept the Portland Trail […]

The Golden State Warriors were in high spirits after clinching their fifth straight NBA Finals appearance. The team had just pulled off a nail-biting overtime victory against the Portland Trail Blazers, and the players seemed carefree and joyous. Forward Draymond Green was so pleased with the Finals appearance that he offered a reporter tickets to […]

The Golden State Warriors have advanced to the NBA Finals for the fifth consecutive season, and they did it in such a dominating fashion as they swept the Portland Trail Blazers in the Western Conference Finals series. After blowing out the Blazers in Game 1, the Warriors saw themselves in a tug-of-war over the next […]

For Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors, Seth Curry’s loss in the Western Conference Finals is just the beginning of a budding career. Right after winning Game 4 and completing the sweep of the Portland Trail Blazers, Curry shared what he told his younger brother when they met midcourt to swap jerseys. For the […]

While he was an all-time great basketball player, Charles Barkley is not exactly known for his NBA predictions. Over the years, he has made some questionable picks, to say the least. The trend continued when the Golden State Warriors swept the Portland Trailblazers in the Western Conference Finals. Here is a clip of Barkley insisting […]

No matter the stage, little brothers will always be little brothers. Portland Trail Blazers guard Seth Curry proved this during the final game of the Western Conference Finals when he excitedly pointed out a clear travelling violation committed his brother, Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors. Seth calling Steph out for a travel is […]

The Golden State Warriors have dominated the NBA for the back end of the decade. It seems like the last time we haven’t seen the team play in the Finals was ages ago. Unsurprisingly, the team just tied a 60-year-old record for most consecutive NBA Finals appearances. The Dubs are the first team since the […]

Remember when Stephen Curry’s perceived struggles were the talk of the postseason? When Kevin Durant was proving his case as the Golden State Warriors’ clear-cut best player? When an especially knee-jerk set of NBA fans were wondering if Damian Lillard might actually be the league’s best point guard? Those narratives existed as recently as two […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have been swept by the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals, but they didn’t go down without a fight. The Blazers did everything they could to stave off elimination, pushing Game 4 to overtime. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough as the two-time defending champions squeaked out a 119-117 victory. One […]

Stephen Curry’s four-year free throw streak in the playoffs for the Golden State Warriors has come to an end in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. According to Warriors PR, Curry had a streak of 81 consecutive free throws made in the fourth quarter and overtime of the playoffs. The streak started way back […]

The Golden State Warriors are heading to their fifth straight NBA Finals appearance after sweeping the Portland Trail Blazers in their Western Conference Finals series. Golden State trailed for the most part of Game 4, but they stormed back in the fourth quarter to force an overtime and close out the series. They edged the […]

Kevin Durant is generally considered the Golden State Warriors’ best player. Standing just below seven feet with long arms, rare athleticism, and the ability to score and defend pretty much everywhere on the floor, the two-time reigning Finals MVP simply has fewer weaknesses than any of his teammates – and perhaps any other player in […]

After sending Alfonzo McKinnie to the floor, Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard drained a deep 3-pointer, igniting the Moda Center crowd and extending the Portland Trail Blazers’ lead over the Golden State Warriors. Peep the clip below posted by the NBA. Damian Lillard unleashed an ankle-breaking behind the back move which forced McKinnie […]

Meyers Leonard is probably anonymous to all casual NBA fans, and even some more ardent followers of the league may not be all that familiar with his game. After the first half of Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals, though, the Portland Trail Blazers big man was the talk of the basketball world for […]

Stephen Curry, obviously, is best known for his exploits from beyond the arc. The Golden State Warriors superstar is the greatest three-point shooter of all time, and already owns several long-range shooting records to prove it. But what makes him much, much more than just a shooter, at least in part, is elite finishing ability […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was asked about his thoughts on the final episode of Game of Thrones on Sunday night, and he didn’t need plenty of words to show his reaction. Steve Kerr wasn’t a fan of last nights Game of Thrones finale. 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/6aWyj5SxqI — 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) May 20, […]

The Golden State Warriors put in two new starters in Game 4 against the Portland Trail Blazers amid their injury woes. Kevin Durant remains sidelined for Golden State with a calf injury, and it didn’t help the team that Andre Iguodala was also ruled out of Game 4 after suffering a calf issue of his […]

Every championship-caliber NBA team needs a player who is willing to do the dirty work. Diving for loose balls, banging with bigger guys in the paint and delivering cleverly-dhidden illegal screens are necessities for teams looking to make the most of their talent as the preeminent glue guys of basketball. Perhaps the single greatest glue […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are currently in a big trouble. Head coach Terry Stotts and his team now trail the defending champion Golden State Warriors 3-0 in the Western Conference Finals, placing Portland on the verge of elimination. Coming as absolutely no surprise, it appears as though the Warriors’ championship pedigree has just simply been […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr says the team’s championship experience has been a big factor for the Dubs’ success in the last few playoff runs. The Warriors are one win away from reaching their fight straight NBA Finals. The players on the team have seen it all and no situation gets them rattled […]

Golden State Warriors small forward Andre Iguodala won’t play in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, according to Dennis Scott of NBA TV. Iguodala suffered a left calf injury in Game 3. The Warriors swingman underwent an MRI and the results came back negative. Game 4! No […]

After the Golden State Warriors’ Game 3 win over the Portland Trail Blazers Saturday night, head coach Steve Kerr gave Draymond Green the onus for their victory. He referred to Green’s all-around play, which translated to his third triple-double of this postseason (20 points, 13 rebounds, 12 assists) as the equivalent of a wrecking ball. […]

Despite not having Kevin Durant for the last four games, the Golden State Warriors have had no problem winning in the postseason, as they took down the Houston Rockets and currently hold a 3-0 series lead over the Portland Trail Blazers. According to Chris Broussard, players around the NBA have already put an asterisk next […]

Down 3-0 in the Western Conference Finals, Portland Trail Blazers fans have created a needle-themed cake to hex the Golden State Warriors. Voodoo Doughnut, an Oregon-based bakeshop, has created a needle-themed cake with hopes of turning the tides in favor of the Blazers. Not a single team has come back from a 3-0 deficit. But […]

Earlier this season, the NBA world went nuts when Golden State Warriors forwards Kevin Durant and Draymond Green got into a very public altercation during a game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Durant was annoyed Green did not get him the ball in the closing seconds of regulation and gave Green an earful. The fight […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been sensational in the playoffs, leading the league in assists and blocks while also ranking third in rebounds and fifth in steals. Draymond Green is the NBA playoff leader in total assists (120) and blocks (25). He's third in rebounds (144) and fifth in steals (19). — Anthony […]

The Golden State Warriors may hold a 3-0 lead over the Portland Trail Blazers, but they understand that they have to go out and close the job against a team that battled tooth and nail just to get to the Western Conference Finals. Warriors forward Draymond Green spoke about the Warriors’ need to have a […]

The Golden State Warriors have been struck with the injury bug this offseason. Superstars Kevin Durant and DeMarcus Cousins have both missed several playoff games, while Andre Iguodala was recently declared as questionable due to calf tightness. So when Stephen Curry was asked if anyone in the league is 100 percent healthy, he had a […]

Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors are on the brink of making their fifth consecutive trip to the NBA Finals after beating the Portland Trail Blazers 110-99 in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. Green was once again sensational, finishing with a triple-double of 20 points, 13 rebounds, and 12 assists. He’s also […]

The Golden State Warriors were able to take a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Portland Trail Blazers. Power forward Draymond Green is hoping that a potential sweep will allow them a few extra days of rest before the NBA Finals. Golden State is all too familiar with the rigors that come with playing this […]

If you think back to some of the most famous championship teams in NBA history, nearly all of them had “glue” guys or bench players who played as big a role in providing moral support as they did in grabbing rebounds or knocking down shots. The 1996-97 Bulls were coming off the best season in […]

The most jarring aspect of what many believe is the best performance of Draymond Green’s career is what it didn’t include. While Green was leading the Golden State Warriors to another comeback win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday, finishing with 20 points, 13 rebounds, 12 assists, and four steals, absent were any of […]