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Artist Asur Misoa started an awesome series of playoff team illustrations awhile back that were very unique, and quite awesome. Initially after finding the first round series to be popular, he continued as the playoffs progressed, and now that the NBA Finals are upon us, he has created a new series for the Golden State […]

Russell Westbrook wasn’t amused after the Thunder lost Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals to the Golden State Warriors in a series where the Oklahoma City Thunder had a 3-1 advantage. When the question arose to Westbrook regarding his defense in stopping Steph Curry who scored 15 points to seal the win in the […]

Although the Golden State Warriors came out on top in the Western Conference Finals, it doesn’t take away from the magnificent performance put forth by the Oklahoma City Thunder. After a regular season which saw the Warriors win a record-breaking 73 games, the Thunder pushed them to the brink and defeated them three times. The […]

The Golden State Warriors rallied on Monday night to complete a comeback from a 3-1 deficit against Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals. Stephen Curry scored a game-high 36 points including 15 in the 4th quarter of Game 7 to win their third straight game against OKC and take the series. The Warriors completely demoralized the […]

How ironic is it that the guy who guarded Thunder star forward Kevin Durant and helped eliminated his team from the playoffs would find it fun to play along side of him as well. It has been rumored for months that the Warriors will pursue Durant in free agency, especially with the new salary cap projected […]

With the Golden State Warriors set to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers for the second straight year in the NBA Finals, it only becomes appropriate that we take a look at recent rematches in NBA Finals history. You don’t have to look too far back for the most recent back-to-back NBA Finals rematch. It took […]

At just 22 years old, Steven Adams is quickly becoming one of the most physically dominant big men in the game. This was especially clear throughout the Thunder’s playoff run and upset over the San Antonio Spurs. But the Western Conference Finals raised things to a whole new level once the battle between Adams and […]

The hype for Game 7 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Golden State Warriors was sky-high, and very much warranted. The series delivered on all levels, and the final deciding match didn’t disappoint. Fans across the world tuned in to see if the 73-9 Warriors could complete their comeback from a 3-1 deficit, and […]

Draymond Green has been walking on a tight rope with the league office this postseason. After avoiding a suspension for kicking Steven Adams in the groin during Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals, Green has been involved in a few more physical plays with opponents, but none of them have been deemed as flagrants. […]

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr had a bone to pick. That bone was undoubtedly for all of the detractors that questioned his star MVP Steph Curry for lacking grit, determination and ,most of all, toughness. Curry certainly looked like something was wrong early in the Western Conference Finals, missing wide open layup attempts, not making all […]

Being a parent of a professional athlete must be stressful. At least that seems to be the case for Mychal Thompson, the father of Warriors‘ shooting guard Klay Thompson. According to Diamond Leung of the Bay Area News Group, the elder Thompson was too nervous to watch Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals against […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder were eliminated from the Western Conference Finals after being up 3-1 against the Golden State Warriors, only to lose in Game 7. NBA media circles picked up on an odd but ongoing story that’s been around for a few years. Let’s go through the origin until now. One day Kevin Durant […]

ESPN meets TNT. Stephen A. Smith did a great postgame recap of Game 7 between the Golden State Warriors and the Oklahoma City Thunder. At leastShaq thought so if no one else did because he decided to give a brief cameo on the ESPN wrap up just for Smith. Smith was giving his live analysis […]

There have been some very peculiar bets during these NBA playoffs. One guy was forced to stir-fry his phone after betting that the Toronto Raptors couldn’t win two games in their series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. This young man raised the stakes. Comment from discussion [Post Game Thread] The Golden State Warriors (2-3) defeat the […]

The Golden State Warriors and Oklahoma City Thunder faced off in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday night in an exciting one that came down to the last minute. The Warriors came out with 96-88 win and now advance to the NBA Finals for the second year in a row, seeking back-to-back […]

Steph Curry and Klay Thompson put on a shooting clinic in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals. Their excellent shooting from beyond the arc saved the Warriors’ playoff chances in the final two games of the series (especially Klay’s Game 6). At one point in Game 7, they were on such a roll that […]

A lot has been said about Steph Curry’s poor shooting throughout parts of the Western Conference Finals series, and for good reason. The Warriors’ star point guard and back-to-back MVP had a couple bad games early in the series, shooting 2-of-10 from 3-point range 6-of-20 from the field in Game 3. Game 4 wasn’t much […]

What will be lost in the aftermath of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Game 7 loss in the Western Conference Finals is just how well they played during this year’s playoffs. Yes, they did blow a 3-1 series lead to the Golden State Warriors. However, the 2015-16 Warriors went 73-9 this season. Statistically speaking, they’re the […]

The Golden State Warriors can often come across as brash and arrogant to some. While that may be the case, they back it up with their play on the court. After completing a record-breaking regular season at 73-9, they overcame all odds by coming back from a 3-1 series deficit versus the Oklahoma City Thunder […]

The 2016 NBA Finals will see a rematch of the same two teams from the 2015 version. After the Golden State Warriors defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 on Monday night, it clinched their place in the NBA Finals. While the Warriors will be facing the same team from last year’s Finals, it […]

If you thought that Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals would be physical, you’d be correct. If you thought it would involve attractions between Draymond Green and Steven Adams, you’d also be correct. After Green’s infamous kick to Adams in Game 4, plus his multiple other kicks to Thunder payers in this series, the […]

The Golden State Warriors don’t even know if they’ll get a shot at the Cleveland Cavaliers for the 2016 NBA title, but odds makers have already looked ahead to next season and given them the best chance. And it’s not that close. According to Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook via Sporting News, the Warriors lead the […]

Earlier today before Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, the NBA revealed an interesting change of plans that many onlookers have found quite peculiar. An official announcement was made by the league on Monday stating that Danny Crawford, Mike Callahan, and Jason Phillips will officiate tonight’s game between the Golden State Warriors and the Oklahoma […]

The Golden State Warriors had to scratch and claw their way back after falling behind to the Oklahoma City Thunder three games to one in the Western Conference Finals, and now they find themselves back at home for Game 7. With one more win, the Warriors will continue their journey for a second-consecutive title after […]

Klay Thompson went off in Game 6, playing a huge role in the Warriors‘ comeback victory to force a Game 7. Thompson set a playoff record with 11 three-pointers en route to 41 points on the night. He was simply unstoppable. After the final buzzer sounded, Klay enthusiastically stormed down the tunnel towards the Warriors’ […]

The anticipation for Game 7 between the Golden State Warriors and the Oklahoma City Thunder is sky-high as the best series of the postseason finally reaches its conclusion. As we all wait for the time to pass before tip-off, fans can enjoy a fun reimagined version of the final bout tonight, courtesy of The Kicker. […]

We know that the 2016 Western Conference Finals has been some of the best playoff basketball played in recent years, but this is getting out of hand. With Game 7 of WCF between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Golden State Warriors taking place at Oracle Arena on Monday night, fans are shelling out extra money […]

Klay Thompson set a playoff record by making 11 three-point shots in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals, fueling the Warriors‘ comeback over the Thunder to force a Game 7 back in Oakland. His 41 points led Golden State, and Steve Kerr couldn’t praise his shooting guard enough after the game. But what was […]

Stephen Curry may receive all of the publicity, but that doesn’t mean Klay Thompson is a slouch. Thompson took front and center during the Golden State Warriors‘ 108-101 come-from-behind victory versus the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6. The 26-year-old scored 41 points on an NBA-postseason record 11 treys. With the Warriors facing elimination on […]

The Golden State Warriors pulled off another miracle in what has been a historic season, winning Game 6 on the road and forcing a Game 7 after being down 3-1 and on the brink of elimination for two games now. The Warriors squeaked out the victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but they also had […]

It didn’t look good for the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night in Oklahoma City. The couldn’t seem to put together enough consistent strings of scoring and defense to overcome being down to the Thunder almost the entire game, until the last few minutes of the fourth quarter. Once The Warriors mustered up a few […]

Those watching the waning seconds of Tottenham vs. Chelsea on May 2 – from those across the world, watching the match off of their television screens, to the 41,545 fans at London’s Stamford Bridge – are waiting for the referee to blow his whistle to signify the end of the match. After 36 grueling, memorable, and valiantly fought games, […]

Kevin Durant may be widely regarded as the Oklahoma City Thunder’s best player, but it doesn’t mean that he’s always perfect. Durant is averaging 30.5 points in this series, but he’s doing so on just 40.9 percent efficiency. The 27-year-old small forward converted on 50.5 percent of his shots during the regular season. The 6’9″ […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will walk into Game 7 at Oracle Arena with all of the pressure on their backs. Before Thursday night, the Thunder looked well on their way to the 2016 NBA Finals. They held a 3-1 lead over the Golden State Warriors and would have three more opportunities to put away the […]

It’s no secret that the majority of NBA fans tuned in on Saturday night to see the Golden State Warriors get eliminated. The 73-9 Warriors were on the brink of elimination versus the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6. However, they were able to prevail and overcome a 13-point deficit to force a Game 7 […]

While we know that the Cleveland Cavaliers are in the NBA Finals, we still don’t know who their opponent will be. That would be because the Golden State Warriors and the Oklahoma City Thunder are still playing out their Western Conference Finals series. After the Warriors prevailed over the Thunder in Game 6 on Saturday […]

Thanks in part to an amazing performance from Klay Thompson, there will be a Game 7 in the Western Conference Finals. Thompson broke the NBA record for most three-pointers made in an NBA playoff game (11), which was previously held at 9. Coach Steve Kerr credited Thompson’s great shooting, when reporters asked about winning a hard fought […]

Steven Adams and Draymond Green have been going at it this series. Green’s well-documented kick to Adams’ midsection was just an exclamation point on the battle the two have had in the Western Conference Finals, and in Game 6 on Saturday night, Adams got the better of Green on a great posterizing dunk. https://vine.co/v/iV7Q5AI5MhW At […]

Stephen Curry has established himself as arguably the greatest shooter the NBA has ever seen. He makes shots from far beyond the 3-point line, even with defenders in his face, at an incredible rate. When his peers had an off night, some were found watching the Golden State Warriors play against another one of their […]