The NBA’s inaugural In-Season Tournament has made a big splash in its second week, highlighted by several heated encounters and thrilling games that will keep fans on the edge of their seats. From skirmishes between the Warriors and Timberwolves, to the Pacers’ explosive offense, to the exceptional skills of Detroit’s rookie, Ausar Thompson, the action …
The In-Season Tournament loss of the Golden State Warriors to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night was marred by an early ejection of Klay Thompson and Draymond Green at Chase Center due to a chaotic scuffle. The scuffle began when Thompson and Timberwolves wing Jaden McDaniels tangled up after a missed 3-pointer by Anthony Edwards. …
Draymond Green was ejected from the Warriors’ 118-110 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday after accumulating two technical fouls. Despite his third-quarter attempts to rally his team, the player demonstrated overzealous behavior, ending up in an ultimate ejection. After picking Donovan Mitchell’s pocket and drawing a foul on the All-Star guard, Green bumped Mitchell …
Toronto Raptors forward, Pascal Siakam, really shined during Wednesday’s game, prompting the question: Will he continue to perform well, providing some relief for frustrated fantasy basketball managers? (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson) (ASSOCIATED PRESS)Even though the fantasy basketball season is still in its early stages, concerns are growing for two players. Despite previous defense of their abilities, …
What we learned in Warriors’ tough road loss to Nuggets originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The showdown between the NBA’s past two champions, the Warriors and Denver Nuggets, started with both teams facing key absences. Denver was missing star guard Jamal Murray due to a right hamstring strain, while Golden State played without …
Pistons rookie perfectly describes guarding Warriors’ Steph Curry originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Ausar Thompson, the 2023 No. 5 overall draft pick for the Detroit Pistons, got an education from Steph Curry on the difficulty of guarding the Warriors superstar Monday night. Thompson faced Curry for the first time, and the 20-year-old had …
The Draymond Green effect? After the Warriors veteran emphasized the importance of rookie energy on the road following Friday night’s win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State on Saturday recalled forward Trayce Jackson-Davis from its G League affiliate in Santa Cruz just one day after he was reassigned there. “I also think our young …
Draymond emphatically states Warriors need rookies’ energy on road originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Golden State Warriors’ starting lineup, consisting of Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green, and Kevon Looney, has an average age of nearly 32 years old. On the other hand, the Warriors faced the youthful Oklahoma City …
Klay’s game-winner, clutch plays just what he, Warriors needed originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – Klay Thompson showcased his five-time NBA All-Star status by delivering four crucial moments during the final 124 seconds of Wednesday night’s game. Each play was vital to the Warriors, but the timing of the fourth one …
“What we learned as Klay’s game-winner lifts Warriors past Kings” originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – In a postgame press conference, Steve Kerr referred to Wednesday night’s matchup against the Sacramento Kings as “the ultimate trap game,” considering the absence of injured star point guard De’Aaron Fox. As it turned out, …