Superhuman Stephen Curry returns and the Warriors’ dominance returns with him
OAKLAND, Calif. — The play that officially marked the return of Superhuman Stephen Curry began in a most mundane way: grabbing a defensive rebound. More
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Curry, Durant and four first-time starters highlight starting lineups for NBA All-Star 2017
Russell Westbrook might be the most dynamic player in the NBA this season, scoring a league-best 30.6 points and averaging a triple-double through his first 44 games. But unless an injury occurs, Westbrook will not be a starter in the 2017 NBA All-Star Game. More
Warriors rout defending champion Cavaliers 126-91 in rematch
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors certainly looked ready to trade some more blows with LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers come June. More
NBA News: Second 2017 All-Star Game Returns With Overrated Fan Favorites
It is almost cringe-worthy to think what the 2017 All-Star game would look like if the fan votes had a heavier weight in deciding the players. More
Curry, Durant, Thompson with 20-plus points to beat Pistons
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Klay Thompson returned from a one-game absence for rest and scored 23 points with four 3-pointers in another balanced Golden State performance as the Warriors beat the Detroit Pistons 127-107 on Thursday night. More
Thompson, Curry, Durant lead Warriors past Pistons 127-107
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Klay Thompson didn’t much care for sitting out a game even if he knows it will probably help him in the long run.
He hung out in the locker room area Tuesday night watching with the video interns and drinking water and sports drinks to stay hydrated after dealing with an illness.
”It was a good time,” he said sarcastically.
Thompson certainly looked refreshed a couple of nights later.
He returned from that one-game absence for rest and scored 23 points with four 3-pointers in another balanced Golden State performance as the Warriors beat the Detroit Pistons 127-107 on Thursday.
”It felt great to be out there. It was an unfamiliar feeling a couple nights ago,” Thompson said.
Stephen Curry scored 24 points, Kevin Durant had 25 points, nine assists and six rebounds, and Draymond Green dished out 13 assists for his fifth game in the last eight in double digits.
Marcus Morris scored 21 points and Tobias Harris had 18 to lead the Pistons, who lost their second straight game.
Curry, Durant and Thompson scored at least 20 points in the same game for the 13th time this season. The Warriors had 39 assists for their NBA-leading 27th game with 30 or more.
Thompson shot 9 for 15 after sitting out Tuesday night against Miami because he was worn down after playing two games despite not feeling well.
”He’s been playing a lot of basketball the last three years,” Curry said. ”He definitely had a nice little spring in his step.”
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Curry leads Warriors to a big second half, win over Kings (Jan 08, 2017)
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) Steve Kerr pulled a Gregg Popovich. One missed defensive assignment with no backdoor help on DeMarcus Cousins, and Kerr called a timeout 18 seconds into the game. More
The Steve Kerr/Stephen Curry Crunchtime Conundrum
Steve Kerr is one of the smartest, nicest, and genuinely good person and coach in the league. Just last year, I’d have very little issue positing that he was the best mind in the entire NBA. More
Sources: Warriors’ Stephen Curry stands to benefit in new CBA
Golden State Warriors star guard Stephen Curry is poised to go from being one of the NBA’s most underpaid players to a contract that will pass the $200 million threshold thanks to the NBA’s new collective bargaining agreement, according to league sources. More
Durant leads Warriors’ 2nd straight win over Lakers, 109-85
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kevin Durant had 29 points, nine assists and six rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors beat the injury-depleted Los Angeles Lakers for the second time in three days, 109-85 on Friday night.
Stephen Curry scored 24 points and Klay Thompson had 18 in the Warriors’ 10th consecutive victory. They followed up their 43-point win in Oakland on Wednesday with another comfortable win in these clubs’ fifth meeting in 43 days.
Draymond Green had 12 points and eight rebounds before leaving in the third quarter with a bruised left ankle from a collision with teammate Ian Clark.
Jordan Clarkson scored 20 points for the Lakers, who played without injured starters Julius Randle, Nick Young and D’Angelo Russell.
Los Angeles beat the Warriors three weeks ago at Staples Center, but couldn’t keep up this week. The Lakers gave up 149 points on Wednesday, and they never made it close Friday with three of their top five scorers sidelined.
The Lakers were the last team to beat the Warriors, notching a 20-point blowout on Nov. 4. Since then, Golden State has found the rhythm necessary to become the powerhouse everyone expected when Durant abandoned Oklahoma City to join up with the two-time defending Western Conference champions in July.
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