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Klay Thompson showed his propensity for having a quick trigger, attempting 15 3-pointers while canning six of them for a 40-percent night from beyond the arc during a 119-106 Game 1 win over the Houston Rockets. Thompson, who can often become the forgotten man on offense when his All-Star teammates are dominating, showed a healthy […]

The rivalry between Stephen Curry and Chris Paul has been one of the most watched of its kind over the last few years of playoff competition. Formerly a young, up-and-coming star on the rise against a veteran floor general, the roles have changed since, with Curry going from little brother to dominating matchups and even […]

As the Golden State Warriors take on the Houston Rockets in the Western Conference Finals, expect two-time MVP Stephen Curry to go one-on-one with James Harden in some possessions. Curry acknowledged this fact and commented on the difficulty in guarding Harden. As reported by Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Curry observed that Harden is an […]

By and large, the Golden State Warriors are coasting in these playoffs. They have only lost two games so far in the postseason and remain as the top favorite to win in the NBA Finals this June. In 2015, however, the Warriors found their backs against the wall as early as the second round when […]

It is no secret that Golden State Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry is one of the best shooters the league has ever seen during its illustrious history. This is so true that it has his star teammates in forwards Draymond Green and Kevin Durant in awe over his killer instinct. In a well-written feature […]

The Western Conference Finals cannot come any sooner. This highly-anticipated match-up between arguably the two best teams this season has been labelled by some as the “real” NBA finals. As we all wait for Monday night, analysts and casual fans alike have put in their two cents worth on the numerous factors that will have […]

To be voted as the NBA Players Association (NBPA) president and then re-elected again is no joke. It means your fellow NBA players have a lot of faith and respect for you. Considering that the Houston Rocket’s Chris Paul is arguably the best point guard in the league, it goes without saying guys like Stephen […]

Following a brief hiatus to end the 2017-18 NBA season, Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry came back strong in their series versus the New Orleans Pelicans. As a result, the Warriors are on their way to their fourth consecutive Western Conference Finals. There was some concern at the start of the postseason that Curry’s lingering […]

We’re finally here.  On May 14, the Golden State Warriors will kick off their fourth consecutive Western Conference Finals appearance, facing the Houston Rockets. Except this time, it won’t be at home. From the moment Chris Paul navigated his way to Texas, this clash has seemed inevitable; pitting the two most efficient predators in a matchup […]

The Golden State Warriors had yet to limit Stephen Curry’s minutes since coming back after a 16-game absence in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals, but they did something even smarter — limiting his involvement in set plays and allowing him to get his wind back by playing off the ball. Curry did so […]

Four games since coming back from a grade 2 left MCL strain that made the Golden State Warriors starting point guard miss the last 10 games of the regular season (and some even questioning if he was ever coming back at all and if their title defense is all but gone), Stephen Curry is still […]

Oracle Arena is a packed house tonight for Game 5 to see whether the defending champion Golden State Warriors can close out their Western Conference Semifinals matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. One of those people in attendance is none other than former Oklahoma Sooners star point guard and a projected top-10 selection in the 2018 […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry seems to have bounced back well from a Grade 2 sprain suffered six weeks ago, showing no signs of being slowed by lingering pain or discomfort. Yet, the former two-time MVP noted his re-incorporation is a process in itself, one that gets better with each game played. “The […]

The internet is a foul place sometimes, as the Golden State Warriors recently learned when a Twitter user hurled a death threat at Draymond Green recently. But Stephen Curry and the rest of the Warriors have Green’s back, per Mark Medina of the Mercury News. “People behind screens…saying what they wanna say,” Curry said, “it’s […]

The Golden State Warriors rolled out “The Hamptons’ Five” starting lineup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night, amassing a plus-26 differential within their 18 minutes together on the floor. A lineup seldom used by head coach Steve Kerr this season, logging only 127 minutes together in 2017-18 due to the plague of injuries […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was pleased with how his team played in a 118-92 destruction of the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night. He was especially glad to see his starting point guard Stephen Curry finally make strides after coming back from a Grade 2 MCL sprain in Game 2 after missing […]

Throughout several seasons, the Golden State Warriors have made a living in the playoffs where Stephen Curry has pushed himself up the all-time record book ladder. Much of this has come in the way of his 3-point shooting ability that has quickly moved him up the ranks in league history. With that in mind, Curry […]

For superstar point guard Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors, it’s no secret that Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the New Orleans Pelicans got out of hand and resulted in a lopsided 119-100 loss. However, early in the game, a certain play with Curry and Pelicans veteran point guard Rajon Rondo […]

The Golden State Warriors really struggled most of the night in Game 3 against the New Orleans Pelicans. The final score said they only lost by nine points, but in reality, it wasn’t really that close. They were outplayed on both ends of the floor and that led to the ugly result. One of the […]

The Golden State Warriors lost the chance of burying the New Orleans Pelicans under a 3-0 series lead, as they suffered their first defeat of the second round on Friday, 119-100. There are a number of reasons why the Warriors succumbed to the Pelicans, but it definitely does not include the fact that JaVale McGee […]

Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Steph Curry took a step closer towards owning the all-time leadership in career 3-pointers made in the playoffs when he passed former Indiana Pacers hotshot Reggie Miller on the list on Friday night. When Curry hit his second trey of Friday night’s Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals series against […]

All might seem mostly well for the Golden State Warriors. Well, that was until Kevin Durant aggressively went after Steph Curry over a blown defensive assignment on Friday night. First, take a gander at the beautiful bean footage: https://twitter.com/World_Wide_Wob/status/992563655156928512 Oddly enough, despite dominating the first few games of the series, Golden State headed into halftime […]

Stephen Curry had a more passive take than his teammate Kevin Durant, noting the back-and-forth between TNT analyst Charles Barkley and teammate Draymond Green is just a part of what will take place in the entertainment business. “Draymond handled it amazingly,” said Curry, when asked about their tiff, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic. […]

It didn’t take long for the Stephen Curry effect to take place in Oracle Arena, entering the game with 4:20 left in the first quarter and drilling a wing 3-pointer within 11 seconds of his imminent return to the court. Uncanny as ever, Curry proceeded to score eight points in his short first-quarter stint, finishing with […]

The Golden State Warriors have been clicking on all cylinders in the postseason. However, the return of point guard Stephen Curry has reminded everyone why the Warriors are favored to continue their reign as champs. Needless to say, Curry did not miss a beat in his playoff debut. According to Rick Bonnel of the Charlotte […]

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry made his return from a 16-game absence, including the first six games of the 2018 postseason, on Tuesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans. He didn’t start, however, but was still very effective finishing with 28 points, seven rebounds, two assists, three steals, and six turnovers. In an interview […]

Stephen Curry’s playoff debut has been long awaited by his teammates, coaches, and fans — and the 4:20 mark of the first quarter couldn’t come soon enough, as the Golden State Warriors trailed 18-11 and he checked in for Splash Brother Klay Thompson. Curry didn’t take long to make his presence felt, as the arena […]

In his first game back after missing nearly six weeks, Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors showed no signs of rust. In Game 2 against the New Orleans Pelicans, Curry was back to his old self, draining a 30-foot three-pointer. https://twitter.com/World_Wide_Wob/status/991514521490612224 This marks Curry’s postseason debut. He missed the last several games of the regular […]

The Golden State Warriors have recently green-lighted Stephen Curry for Game 2 action against the New Orleans Pelicans. While holding a 1-0 lead certainly puts a lot less pressure on his return, his personal trainer; Brandon Payne, noted he’s looking for two things in him upon taking the floor tonight. “The two things that he […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry will make his postseason debut tonight for Game 2 of the series against the New Orleans Pelicans, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic. Curry missed the last 10 games of the regular season and the first six games of the postseason with a Grade 2 MCL sprain […]

Steph Curry is the greatest point guard in the game today (come at me, Russell Westbros)… but where does he rank in the all-time pantheon? Does Chef’s shooting mean more than Magic’s playmaking or Stockton’s gritty (and dirty) D? How much of his success is because he gets to play with Klay, Dray, and KD? […]

The Golden State Warriors have been clicking on all cylinders in the postseason despite the absence of point guard Stephen Curry. Fortunately, they may not have to proceed without him any longer with his probable return for Game 2 of their series with the New Orleans Pelicans. Curry is finally ready to make his playoff […]

The Golden State Warriors took care of business in Game 1 by defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 123-101 on Saturday night. The Pelicans’ likely only chance to steal a game without Stephen Curry turned out to be a disaster for them, and now it looks like they’ll have to prepare for his return. According to […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is likely only a day away from making his return, after missing the last five weeks with a Grade 2 MCL sprain that kept him out the last 10 games of the regular season and the last six of the postseason. Curry led the team with a scoring […]

Stephen Curry has only one goal upon his impending and likely return for Game 2 of the Golden State Warriors Western Conference semifinals matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. “Just not suck after missing five weeks,” Curry told Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. “That’s my goal.” Curry has missed the team’s last […]

If all goes as planned, the Golden State Warriors could finally have the long awaited playoff debut of starting point guard Stephen Curry by Tuesday — as hyped by the Splash Brother and the face of the franchise himself. Stephen Curry tells ESPN the plan is to make his playoff debut on Tuesday, but says […]

The Golden State Warriors made easy work of the San Antonio Spurs in the first round, but the New Orleans Pelicans are a different monster. They play much faster and they have Anthony Davis, Jrue Holiday, and Rajon Rondo in all his “Playoff Rondo” glory. With this, the Warriors were greeted with more bad news […]

The Golden State Warriors are less than 24 hours away from resuming their postseason campaign, as they are set to face the New Orleans Pelicans this Saturday at home for Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals series. But up to this point, Warriors point guard Stephen Curry’ availability is still up in the air. […]

The biggest storyline to watch heading into the weekend of basketball is Stephen Curry’s status for Saturday night’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Curry has missed the last 15 games for the Golden State Warriors between the playoffs after suffering a grade 2 MCL sprain. Curry went through a full practice, and Kevin Durant […]