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Despite Stephen Curry downplaying a face-to-face with Cleveland Cavaliers honorary bodyguard Kendrick Perkins, his Golden State Warriors teammates were reportedly “disturbed” by the big man’s reluctance to move his knees and feet as Curry backpedaled following a last-second corner shot, which resulted in the conflict, according to ESPN’s Chris Haynes. Players cited that as the […]

It goes without saying that Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry was at the forefront of the team’s success in Game 2. His late stretch from deep helped put the game out of reach en route to a 2-0 series lead. However, power forward Draymond Green says Curry’s 3-point shooting was not the most demoralizing to […]

It goes without saying that there is no love lost between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers. Fans were reminded of that during a minor exchange between point guard Stephen Curry and center Kendrick Perkins. With the third quarter coming to a close, Curry had slipped over the feet of Perkins on the sideline […]

Aside from their controversial win in Game 1, the Golden State Warriors managed to avoid quite a scare with the ankle injury to shooting guard Klay Thompson. Although he was able to continue, there was some concern about his status moving forward. Fortunately, Thompson looked like his usual self in Game 2. Even power forward […]

Like a true coaching elite, Steve Kerr knows the trend from opponents and uses it to the Golden State Warriors’ advantage. That holds true even outside the court, albeit in jest, as evidenced by Kerr’s subtle shot at Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James’ infamous line to the media to cap his postgame commitment back in […]

Klay Thompson, who sustained a high ankle injury in Game 1, was still nursing some pain in the Golden State Warriors’ Game 2 win. After the game, Thompson fooled around with Stephen Curry — his Splash Brother –who’s had a history of ankle problems in his career. As reported by Anthony Slater, Thompson spoke about […]

Kendrick Perkins was picked up by the Cleveland Cavaliers right before the playoffs started. His main mission is to provide a veteran voice. But from time to time, he also lends support for the Cavs through some good old trash talking. As seen in the clip below, right at the end of the third quarter, […]

The Golden State Warriors rolled over the Cleveland Cavaliers in a convincing 122-103 win on Sunday night to grab a commanding 2-0 series lead in the 2018 NBA Finals. Much of this huge offensive outing from the Warriors came from an impressive individual performance from two-time league MVP Stephen Curry, dropping a game-high 33 points […]

Stephen Curry has forged another 3-point record to his name. In Game 2 of the NBA Finals, the Golden State Warriors guard edged Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James for the second most 3-pointers in the history of the playoffs. Curry’s tally is now up to 370 3-pointers, surpassing James’ 369. Career 3-pointers in the playoffs: […]

The Golden State Warriors entered Game 2 of the NBA Finals with a chance to grab a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers, star point guard Stephen Curry has stepped up his play behind his impressive shooting. Curry put that on display in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game drilling a ridiculous fadeaway […]

Another day, another 3-point record by Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors. The sharpshooting guard just moved past LeBron James for most threes in the NBA Finals. As observed by StatMuse, Curry’s four 3-pointers in the first half was enough for him to surpass the Cleveland Cavaliers star to become the all-time leader in […]

Fans have used all means available to mock Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith’s late-game mistake in Game 1. One fan even quoted the Golden State Warriors’ Kevin Durant just to rub in Smith’s blunder which cost the game for Cleveland. As tweeted by Warriors on NBCS, a fan used Durant’s widely-known quote from his MVP […]

Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors is definitely one of the best offensive talents that the NBA has ever seen. His teammate Shaun Livingston explains his role within the Warriors system, and how his talent sets him apart from everyone. As reported by Hardwood Paroxysm, Livingston said in part: “To me it goes to […]

The Golden State Warriors have decided on a starting lineup change and JaVale McGee will replace Kevon Looney at center for Game 2 of the NBA Finals vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers. JaVale McGee starting at center. Not too much of a shock considering he started/gave decent energy out of halftime in Game 1 + the […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson will play in Game 2 of the NBA Finals vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers after sustaining a left ankle injury in Game 1. Klay Thompson has been cleared to play in Game 2 tonight. — Connor Letourneau (@Con_Chron) June 3, 2018 Thompson suffered the left ankle injury in the […]

Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green couldn’t resist. Before Game 2 of the NBA Finals, Green busted out the suit with shorts look that LeBron James showed off before Game 1, and again tonight. A total troll move that is perfect coming from Green. Dray brought out the original shorts suit. 👀 pic.twitter.com/kvOCZGtIFa — […]

Golden State Warriors small forward Andre Iguodala is out for Game 2 of the NBA Finals vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers while Klay Thompson remains hopeful to play. On NBA TV, Steve Kerr says Andre Iguodala is out, and Klay Thompson is “hopeful” to play. — Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) June 3, 2018 This is the sixth […]

It’s been a few years now but Kevin Durant’s decision to join the Golden State Warriors remains one of the most impactful free agency moves in recent NBA history. Durant gave new life to an already budding dynasty, reshaping the aim more toward an evil empire for a lot of fans. In a recent interview, […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson is optimistic regarding his playing status for Game 2 of the NBA Finals after suffering a left ankle injury in Game 1 vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers. And the expectation is that he will play tonight. Warriors won't make an official call on Klay's status until later, but everyone […]

Kevin Durant and the Golden State Warriors had something of an easy go of it as they won their first title together last season. They went a remarkable 12-0 through the first three rounds before beating the Cleveland Cavaliers in five games to finish with a historic 16-1 record. But for some reason, the road […]

When George Hill stepped to the free-throw line in the closing seconds of Game 1 with the Cleveland Cavaliers down one to the Golden State Warriors, those two shots are plays he should make. Similarly, certain calls in real time are plays NBA referees should be able to make at a respectable rate. The biggest […]

Despite the addition of Kevin Durant two year ago, Stephen Curry arguably remains to be the Golden State Warriors’ most important asset. However, it wasn’t always the good life for Steph as he too had to deal with his fair share of adversity. Living in the shadow of his father, Dell, who is considered as […]

The NBA has just announced that Bay Area native and jazz legend Carlos Santana will be performing the National Anthem before tip off of Game 2 Sunday night. 10-time Grammy® Award winner & legendary San Francisco guitarist @SantanaCarlos and jazz & rock drummer @drumstress will return to the #NBAFinals stage to perform the National Anthem […]

Nick Young and the Golden State Warriors are preparing for Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but that doesn’t seem to be the only thing on the mind of Swaggy P. Kayne West dropped his new album, ye on June 1st, which also happens to be Young’s birthday and he couldn’t […]

By now, everyone on the planet has talked about the final moments of regulation in Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors. J.R. Smith, the Cavs’ unpredictable shooting guard, has been cursed by every Cavs fan, in every way imaginable– in every nation’s language and dialect. LeBron […]

In the Game 1 showdown between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers, the broadcast played a remarkable moment captured on camera wherein head coach Steve Kerr was sharing an anecdote to Kevin Durant about the great Michael Jordan. Kerr used the Jordan story — in which then-Chicago Bulls coach Phil Jackson called out […]

Four-time NBA scoring champion Kevin Durant knows a thing or two about putting the ball in the basket. He is also not afraid to call out his own mistakes and his inefficiency in Game 1 was no exception. In an article recently published by SF Gate, Durant spoke openly about his poor shot selection on the […]

Game 1 of the NBA Finals left us with more than enough talking points. With LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers impressively placing themselves in a position to astonishingly draw first blood in the series, things took a turn for the worse. The Golden State Warriors eventually picked themselves up and took the overtime victory […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star Draymond Green is not one to back away from a challenge. This is why last season’s NBA Defensive Player of the Year was glad to hear the news that the Association decided against suspending any player for Game 2. After a late-game scuffle involving Green himself, several players from the Cleveland […]

After ending Game 1 of the NBA Finals with a brief scuffle with Cleveland Cavaliers big man Tristan Thompson, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has added more fire to the flame. Thompson was thrown out of the ballgame just seconds away from the final buzzer after a flagrant foul on Shaun Livingston. In true […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers added Jeff Green last summer for his length, athletic ability, timely offense, and defensive potential in hopes of having him guard the Golden State Warriors’ Kevin Durant should the two teams meet again in the NBA Finals. It’s happening now. The Cavs and Warriors are battling in their fourth-straight June dance while Green […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson isn’t holding back anymore. Not only did J.R. Smith make himself enemy No. 1 by way of the Cleveland Cavaliers for his end-of-game gaffe in Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals, he did the same thing concerning the Golden State Warriors when he accidentally undercut Thompson leading […]

Attention Cleveland, no need to start celebrating the odds evening out a little bit just yet. It looks as though the Golden State Warriors starting five will be completely intact come Game 2. Klay Thompson isn’t just planning on playing in Game 2 of the 2018 NBA Finals, he’s optimistic. He revealed these sentiments and […]

Spoiling a playoff career-high for LeBron James feels like a crime. Heading into Game 1, James’s teams were 23-7 in the regular season and playoffs when he scored at least 45 points. When he poured in at least 50, they were 9-0. The Cleveland Cavaliers’ supporting cast couldn’t help itself. The mistakes came in all […]

In just four seasons with the Golden State Warriors, head coach Steve Kerr has already cemented his place in the history books as one of the greatest coaches in history. In his debut season, Kerr guided the Warriors to their first NBA championship in 40 years. He then followed it up with a record-breaking 73-win […]

Klay Thompson is often an overlooked part of the Golden State Warriors team now, especially since Kevin Durant is in town. He is still one of the most important players on the team, and for the most part of his career, he has done a good job of playing through pain. Thompson credits playing in […]

Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors ended in a controversial manner, but it also started inauspiciously for the defending champions. During the early minutes of the contest, Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson hurt himself after getting inadvertently undercut by Cavs guard J.R. Smith in the […]

Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors was definitely a nail-biter. It took an extra period to decide the victor. And for Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, the game should be a wake-up call for the media. As reported by Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, Kerr said: “I […]

Klay Thompson definitely is not taking the Cleveland Cavaliers lightly even though he and the Golden State Warriors are the heavy favorites in the 2018 NBA Finals. But when it comes to Tristan Thompson, the Warriors’ shooting guard could care less whether the Cavs’ big man plays or not in Game 2. Speaking to reporters […]