Golden State Warriors Articles - Page 497

Following two underwhelming games to start off the series against the Houston Rockets, most fingers pointed to Stephen Curry scoring under 20 points as a reason the Golden State Warriors aren’t up 2-0 in the Western Conference Finals. Curry struggled to the tune of 2-of-13 from beyond the arc during the first two games, a […]

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry isn’t just a good basketball player, he is also a very good golfer, and during the offseason, he plays a lot of it. He has even played on a few Web.Com tour events in 2017, which is a tour for players trying to develop their game to make it […]

The Hampton 5 started out as a tag for the Golden State Warriors’ most deadly lineup. The unit consists of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Andre Iguodala, Draymond Green, and Kevin Durant. However, it turns out that the name ‘Hampton 5’ is about to be trademarked. As reported by TMZ, Green applied for the ‘Hampton 5’ […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry tried to shake free from Houston Rockets’ defenders; delivering feint after feint in futility while Chris Paul and company mirrored his every step. Under pressure from James Harden late in the second quarter, Curry dribbled in retreat to his right, delivering a beautiful nutmeg pass through Eric Gordon’s […]

Some fans and media members claimed Kevin Durant ruined the NBA when he bolted the Oklahoma City Thunder for the Golden State Warriors. After all, he was joining a 73-win team, and what other NBA franchise would be able to compete with that many stars in their prime at the same time? It was as […]

The Golden State Warriors were close to facing an embarrassing 30-point loss to the Houston Rockets, if not aided by some garbage-time buckets by their reserves. Despite putting in the same fearsome Hamptons Five, the Warriors were slow to the gate in the first quarter, turning the ball over seven times in the period and […]

Stephen Curry has put together two underwhelming postseason games for the first time in these playoffs, failing to record 20 or more points in Games 1 and 2 of the Western Conference Finals. The former two-time MVP has clearly struggled shooting the ball from deep after coming back from a Grade 2 MCL sprain after […]

The Houston Rockets have been on a proverbial roll for much of this season. As most hoops fans know, they racked up the most wins of any team during the regular season, claiming the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference with a 65-17 overall record. Now that Red Nation is deep into the Playoffs, […]

After their Game 2 loss to the Houston Rockets, Draymond Green was quick to acknowledge their mistakes. According to him, the Golden State Warriors lacked the “game plan discipline,” and it proved to be the difference maker. As posted by NBA TV, Green said in part: “Our game plan discipline just wasn’t there. I think […]

James Harden and the Houston Rockets dominated the Golden State Warriors in Game 2, winning 127-105 and immediately after the game Harden met up with another Rockets legend, Steve Francis on the way to the locker room. Steve Francis giving James Harden love after Rockets crush the Warriors. #ABC13 pic.twitter.com/Kq2rpOKe9B — David Nuño (@DavidNuno) May 17, […]

Kevin Durant was disappointed with his all-around performance, despite a rousing 38-point performance in Game 2 against the Houston Rockets, noting the myriad of defensive mistakes that plagued the Golden State Warriors. “We just got to guard,” Durant said when asked about the Rockets targeting Curry and reserve Nick Young, according to ESPN’s Chris Haynes. “They’re […]

Stephen Curry has found it tough to regain his full rhythm after coming back from a Grade 2 MCL sprain that kept him out nearly six weeks. For the first time in a series, Curry has had back-to-back subpar games — scoring less than 20 points in Games 1 and 2 against the Houston Rockets. […]

Kevin Durant rented a house in East Hampton, New York in 2016 when he was hunting for a new team. The house is now for sale for $15 million. As seen in Sothenby’s International Realty website, the five bedroom,7,400-square-foot estate is now for sale at $15 million. The house is located at 189 Further Lane East Hampton, […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr didn’t sugarcoat his take on a 22-point loss to the Houston Rockets in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals on Wednesday night, putting it as simply as can be. “They kicked our butts; no other way to say it,” Kerr said, according to Mark Medina of the […]

The Houston Rockets bounced back firmly against the Golden State Warriors to even up the Western Conference Finals after a 127-105 Game 2 win on Wednesday night. Stephen Curry, who was the usual suspect targeted in their famed isolation matchups, was the primary defender in 23 plays after facing 20 in Game 1, according to […]

The Golden State Warriors started the series on a strong note with a dominant win in Game 1. However, the Houston Rockets managed to bounce back with an even bigger win in Game 2. Perhaps the biggest concern was how the Warriors’ infamous “Hamptons Five” lineup was rendered useless all game. According to Tim Kawakami of […]

The Golden State Warriors got tripped up by the Houston Rockets in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals on Wednesday, taking a 127-105 loss. The Warriors’ defense in the game was not as tight as it was in the series opener, as evidenced by Houston making over 51 percent of their shots with a […]

Stephen Curry, while an offensive dynamo, can be a big liability on defense. The Golden State Warriors superstar stands at 6’3″ but his lanky stature makes him an easy target on switches. As reported by Chris Haynes of ESPN, the Houston Rockets targetted Curry on 23 plays in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry was noticeably out of his usual form during Game 2 of the Western Conference finals series against the Houston Rockets Wednesday night. Curry scored 16 points on 7-for-19 shooting from the field. He was especially horrible from long range, as he missed seven of his eight 3-point attempts. […]

The Houston Rockets seemingly changed their strategy in their Game 2 against the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals. However, Rockets star guard Chris Paul revealed that no changes were made in their blueprint. After the game, Paul was asked by the media if they did anything different to their defensive game plan. […]

The Western Conference Finals is now knotted at one game apiece. The Golden State Warriors were beaten by the Houston Rockets, 127-105. The Warriors were seemingly outclassed and outmatched in every possession. According to Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, it was a loss they deserved. As reported by Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Kerr said […]

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors failed to steal another game on the road in their Western Conference finals series matchup with the Houston Rockets after absorbing a 123-105 loss from James Harden and company on Wednesday night. The Rockets’ offense was fueled by their reliance on isolation plays they mostly forced off of […]

Chris Paul’s brother showed full-support in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals against the Golden State Warriors, cheering at every Rockets’ highlights and complaining at every call in favor of the Warriors. However, he may have had a little too much to say and Kevin Durant let him know about it. A clip posted by […]

The NBA Awards Show will be held next month in Los Angeles on June 25th. At the event, the the winners of the Most Valuable Player, Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Player, Defensive Player of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year, and Coach of the Year will be announced in the annual event, […]

In Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals, Golden State Warriors head coach says he’s tempted to change his lineup against the Houston Rockets. As reported by Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, Kerr confessed: “I am tempted to switch it up, but I’m not going to announce anything as usual. We’ll see what I […]

The Houston Rockets overhauled their roster over the summer in an attempt to challenge the Golden State Warriors. Rockets GM Daryl Morey worked his magic, turning a handful of rotation guys and 174 non-guaranteed contracts into Chris Paul, PJ Tucker, and Luc Mbah a Moute. They iso’d, three-point-bombed, and switched their way into a top […]

Steve Kerr wasn’t shy praising his point guard Stephen Curry, knowing he’s had to withstand a barrage of isolation plays during Game 1 of the series against the Houston Rockets. “He’s also the guy that is getting picked on in our lineup,” said Kerr. “Generally the other guys… they’re long and athletic and great defenders.” […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni was unequivocally refusing to make any major changes to his offensive approach after falling short in Game 1 against the Golden State Warriors. His counterpart Steve Kerr offered the same principle, agreeing with his colleague on the matter. “Mike is right,” said Kerr, according to Logan Murdock of the […]

Steve Kerr wasn’t surprised by what’s gone on in the Eastern Conference Finals, as the Boston Celtics boast a handsome 2-0 lead on the Cleveland Cavaliers. “Not particularly,” said Kerr, according to Connor LeTourneau of The San Francisco Chronicle. “Boston is the best defensive team in the league.” If things indeed pan out to Boston’s […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr explained the difference between his team this season and last year’s iteration. One dominated coast-to-coast, while this one has been forced to play an extra game at home in each series, unable to sweep its way to the NBA Finals as they did in 2017. “We weren’t ready […]

The Houston Rockets have made a point to give their isolation star, James Harden, the easiest possible target to face in a one-on-one battle. In a Hamptons Five starting lineup, Stephen Curry is the usual matchup, but when he is off the floor, they will target Kevon Looney, a long-limbed forward/center who isn’t as adept […]

Oklahoma product Trae Young has drawn comparisons to Stephen Curry during his rousing freshman season, and now that he’s heading into the pros as one of the first-round prospects of this 2018 NBA Draft, the young point guard revealed he’s gotten some advice from the very one that came before him. “He’s given me a […]

The Houston Rockets showed a very deliberate plan of attack in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals — attack Stephen Curry on defense as much as possible. And while James Harden had a field day with Curry on an island, it won’t keep the two-time MVP from having confidence in his ability to make […]

Time stood still for most NBA fans during last night’s Western Conference Finals opener. Everyone seemed to be locked in on their TV screens to see the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors do battle. According to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, Game 1 between the Rockets and Warriors was the most-watched opener to […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant has been lighting it up in the NBA postseason, and an NBA Finals appearance would allow Durant to display his brand new signature shoes, the Nike KD11’s. As posted by Bleacher Report: First look at Kevin Durant's latest signature shoe, the Nike KD 11 pic.twitter.com/MeBvtpaNdB — B/R Kicks (@brkicks) […]

Since making his return to the court in the Western Conference semifinals against the New Orleans Pelicans, there have been many questions posed toward Stephen Curry’s overall health from a Grade 2 MCL sprain to his left knee. The 30-year-old has stepped back into the fold as a key piece to the puzzle helping guide […]

James Harden was in a good mood on Tuesday afternoon even though the Houston Rockets had just lost home court advantage to the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday night. The Rockets practiced on Tuesday, and after the workouts, met with reporters to address Game 1 and how to […]

Coming off a brutal 119-106 loss in Game 1 of the series against the Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni refused to change his iso-heavy approach in this series, rather noting his team should have a massive sense of urgency coming into Game 2 on Wednesday. “This comes down to a dogfight,” said […]

The Houston Rockets suffered a painful blow in Game 1 against the Golden State Warriors, giving away their home court advantage during a 119-106 loss on Monday night. In true Clutch City fashion, the Rockets had 45 isolation plays in Game 1, the most in the last five postseasons, according to Second Spectrum — and […]