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The Golden State Warriors made one of the quickest rebuilds in recent memory. For decades, they had been one of the worst teams in the league, but everything started to change when they drafted guys like Klay Thompson in 2011 and Draymond Green in 2012 as the main supporting cast to Steph Curry. But before […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star Draymond Green has established himself as one of the best power forwards in today’s NBA. There was a time, however, when he didn’t play the 4 much at all. In fact, when he first came into the league from Michigan State, then-head coach Mark Jackson was utilizing him as a backup […]

The Golden State Warriors are in the midst of a challenging matchup against the Houston Rockets in the Western Conference semi-finals, but although they’re leading the series 2-0, it’s still too early to celebrate. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr knows that the Rockets won’t go down without a fight, especially since they are led by […]

The Houston Rockets found themselves unable to steal a game on the road at Oracle Arena, falling to an 0-2 deficit in their Western Conference Semifinal series against the Golden State Warriors. Mike D’Antoni and Austin Rivers are well aware that a lot of the issues that kept them from winning against their bitter rivals […]

Klay Thompson has made his name as an All-Defensive-caliber player despite not having made any of the All-Defensive teams throughout his first seven seasons in the NBA. LA Clippers guard Lou Williams has no issues recognizing Thompson’s chops on the defensive end, noting the Golden State Warriors sniper doesn’t get his due credit given his […]

Klay Thompson was once a sharpshooter in the making, coming into the NBA as an elite sniper developing on the job. Yet the process of adding defense to his toolset was one that came along organically, as the Golden State Warriors shooting guard first discovered his capabilities after drawing a defensive assignment in a smaller, […]

Klay Thompson has slowly carved his way as a notable defender in the NBA. Ask any player who has watched him or played against him, and most would vouch for his toughness and ability to take on all comers at the defensive end. But the game has changed for Thompson, as most have adapted the […]

In spite of lots of talk surrounding refereeing and an absurd amount of discussion regarding a shooter’s “landing zone,” the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors have played two very entertaining games to open their Western Conference semifinal. Golden State defended their home court by taking both games at Oracle Arena, thanks in part to […]

The Golden State Warriors are up 2-0 against the Houston Rockets, but head coach Steve Kerr knows Games 3 and 4 in Houston are going to be tough. The Warriors took care of business and won Games 1 and 2 at Oracle Area. Now, the Dubs will look to wrap up the series in four […]

Golden State Warriors veteran small forward Andre Iguodala is 35-years-old and has a lot of miles on his body. Yet, when you watch the swingman play for the Dubs, you wouldn’t be able to tell he has appeared in 1,108 regular season games and logged over 37,000 minutes during his NBA career. So, what is […]

Just less than two years ago, after his team avenged a historic loss to LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers by beating them in five games to hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy, Steve Kerr called newly-minted NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant the second-best player in the world. Now, as the Golden State Warriors fight to […]

Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green has fired back at ESPN’s Mike Greenberg on Instagram after Greenberg said Green complains about foul calls more than anyone in NBA history. After the Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets in Game 2 of the second round on Tuesday, Green said at his postgame press conference it was […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green seems to have regained his old form, as he’s been stellar for the team in the first two games of the Western Conference semi-finals. The two-time All-Star is averaging 14 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists against the Houston Rockets in the second round of the playoffs. In his […]

Stephen Curry has seen the clear shift in all-around spark provided by the Golden State Warriors’ catalyst, Draymond Green. The Warriors are a well-oiled machine when Green is at his best, and after adjusting his diet and tuning into the raging bull he has been during the past few postseasons, his teammates have basked in […]

As they say, game recognize game. To be more specific, in this particular instance, it’s KD recognize Dame. Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant deferred to a quote by fellow NBA star Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers when asked about the pressure that he takes on at this heightened level of playoffs basketball. […]

It wasn’t long ago that the Golden State Warriors disappointed their home crowd at Oracle Arena by losing two straight playoff games against the LA Clippers, despite the usual huge home turf advantage. However the embarrassment of losing in front of the Oakland faithful was eventually what fueled Kevin Durant and company to manage the […]

Golden State Warriors team owner Joe Lacob has given Draymond Green the highest form of compliment by stating that he wants the three-time All-Star to see out his career with the Dubs: “He’s Draymond Green,” Lacob said, via Marcus Thompson II of The Athletic. “I wasn’t worried. I want Draymond Green to be here forever. […]

There is hardly anyone more excited about the regular season being in the rearview mirror than Kevin Durant, who has now geared his game for the real season at stake in this year’s playoffs. The Golden State Warriors leading postseason scorer has not only embraced this time of the year, but thrived in it, averaging […]

In most matchups, Rockets big man Clint Capela shines in pick-and-roll lob situations. However, he’s not getting many of those looks against the Warriors in the Western Conference Semifinals. The reason for this, according to head coach Mike D’Antoni, is Draymond Green’s defensive prowess. D’antoni spoke with members of the media following Tuesday night’s 115-109 […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr sure has some jokes. The 53-year-old coach came up with a totally hilarious response when asked about his experience with playing through an eye injury. His response was nothing short of comedic gold: Reporter: "Have you ever played after getting poked in the eye?"Warriors' Steve Kerr: "No. It's […]

The NBA league office has rescinded the technical fouls issued to Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green and Houston Rockets center Nene in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. Both players were hit with a double-technical by official Ed Malloy in the dying seconds of the third quarter. The […]

The Golden State Warriors have developed a new strategy to keep Stephen Curry from fouling out of games. If it wasn’t enough to scheme against the reigning MVP in James Harden, head coach Steve Kerr and his staff have also put work in to keep their star on the floor, as Curry has now picked […]

Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals didn’t disappoint, as two determined teams clashed once again at Oracle Arena. The Golden State Warriors grabbed a 2-0 lead on the Houston Rockets by correcting their mistakes and showing a brand new level of intensity, but the long wait until Game 3 in Clutch City will leave […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green had yet another controversial eye poke, as he got Houston Rockets guard James Harden across both eyes when hoping to tap away a rebound to a teammate. Harden immediately went to the ground and stayed there for a minute before being helped to the locker room. Green approached him […]

Stephen Curry is not heavily concerned with the dislocated finger he suffered in the opening minutes of Game 2 against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday. The Golden State Warriors point man leaped for a steal on center Clint Capela, jamming his left middle finger and later being forced to the bench with the injury: “It […]

Houston Rockets superstar point guard Chris Paull pulled off another veteran move for the books on Tuesday against the Golden State Warriors. After sinking his first free throw deep in the fourth quarter, the 33-year-old pretended to tie his shoe in order to call his teammates into an impromptu huddle to discuss their next defensive […]

It’s a well-known fact that Rockets point guard Chris Paul is an excellent ball-handler, but the move he put on Kevon Looney in Tuesday night’s Game 2 matchup against the Golden State Warriors can serve as proof. With two and a half minutes left in the second quarter, Paul began to set his move up. […]

The second-round series between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets was surrounded by controversy after Game 1 when the referees were once again put on the hot seat thanks to a series of missed calls that drew the ire of both sides, but especially the Rockets. The Warriors won Game 1, 104-100, but a […]

Houston Rockets superstar James Harden got raked in the eyes early in the first quarter of their 115-109 Game 2 loss against the Golden State Warriors. During the postgame press conference, the reigning MVP admitted that he “can barely see” and played with blurry vision throughout the contest, per Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Harden was […]

Klay Thompson got into one of his mini hot streaks after splashing home two consecutive three-pointers to give the Golden State Warriors a 15 point lead in the third quarter of Game 2 against the Houston Rockets. The two bombs from Thompson fired up the loud Oracle Arena crowd. However, no one was more elated […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr plans to have a conversation with the league officials about possibly rescinding the technical foul issued to Draymond Green during Game 2 of their Western Conference semi-finals series against the Houston Rockets. Kerr says Warriors will talk to the league in hopes they will rescind Draymond’s tech tonight. […]

The Houston Rockets were up in arms with the officiating in their Game 1 loss against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. The referees missed several foul calls on a number of James Harden’s 3-point attempts, including a crucial one at the end of the game, which the NBA has since deemed a correct no-call. […]

The Houston Rockets have fallen behind 2-0 in their series versus the Golden State Warriors. Guard Austin Rivers seems to be well aware of what is at stake moving forward. The Rockets are finally ready to take the series back to Houston for Game 3. According to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, made it […]

It is no secret that the headlines surrounding the matchup between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets have been centered around complaints regarding the officiating. Power forward Draymond Green seems to be a bit perturbed by the storyline hanging over this showdown. The Rockets had plenty to say about the referees following Game 1. […]

Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors leads the league in fouls in the 2019 playoffs. Per Ben Golliver of the Washington Post, Curry has committed a total of 31 fouls this postseason. In their last two games against the Houston Rockets, Curry committed a total of 10 fouls — five each game. However, despite […]

Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green has poked three different players in the eye this season. Rockets Nation posted the update on its official Twitter account on April 30. The three players are the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James, the Houston Rockets’ James Harden, and the Philadelphia 76ers’ J.J. Redick. Draymond Green poked 3 […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green received his fourth technical foul in the playoffs. According to the rules, a player will be automatically suspended for one game once he reaches seven technicals. Green’s status will be critical as the Warriors go deep into the playoffs. As a critical component of the team’s dynasty, a game […]

James Harden of the Houston Rockets had one of the best offensive seasons in recent NBA history this past season, but his playoff resume so far has not quite lived up to the sterling production he puts together during the 82-game full slate of games. Though his Rockets easily moseyed past the Utah Jazz in […]

The Houston Rockets are currently locked in a fearsome battle against the Golden State Warriors in a rematch of the instant classic series the two teams played in the Western Conference Finals last year. Houston had Golden State dead to rights last year by being up 3-2 in the series and heading home, but Chris […]