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Steve Kerr addresses Warriors’ winless road trip as defending champions are 3-7 to start season

Jordan Poole, Steve Kerr head coach, and Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors react during the first half of the game against the Detroit...

There are a few caveats involved, but the big story surrounds Golden State and how they’ve lost all six of their opening road games – the first time since 1997-98. The first defending champions to start with such a stat in league history, their 3-7 record is particularly grim but head coach Steve Kerr believes they’ll weather this surprising early storm as they have done in the past. Continue reading “Steve Kerr addresses Warriors’ winless road trip as defending champions are 3-7 to start season”

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NBA Q&A: New storylines, burning questions and bold predictions made as 22-23 season tips off

Giannis Antetokounmpo of Greece in action against Nikola Jokic of Serbia during the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Qualifier game between Serbia and...

If you’ve seen this Q&A style before, you know the drill. If not, where have you been? With a new NBA season already kicking off Tuesday night, I spoke to LA Clippers fan and NBA expert Jack Brown about many topics including: 2022-23 award predictions, more compelling offseason storylines, the newly-formed duos and why he fancies the bullish New Orleans Pelicans – armed with a motivated, injury-free Zion Williamson – as a serious dark horse out West this year. Continue reading “NBA Q&A: New storylines, burning questions and bold predictions made as 22-23 season tips off”

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Curry, Tatum-Brown tandem reinforce belief all is well during season-opening victories

Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors checks out his ring on ring night prior to the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on October 18, 2022 at...

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown both scored 35 points as the Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics got off to a winning start at home to the Philadelphia 76ers, before reigning Finals MVP Stephen Curry crowned ring night for the Golden State Warriors with a 33-point outing – alongside seven assists, six rebounds and four steals – to beat the troubling LA Lakers.
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Stephen Curry – who else – the catalyst as Warriors earn gritty Game 4 road win

Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors celebrates during Game Four of the 2022 NBA Finals on June 10, 2022 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts....

With the lights brightest and others struggling, the 33-year-old recorded the second-most NBA Finals points of his career, and put his teammates on his back, en route to an invaluable 107-97 win over the Boston Celtics to tie the series at 2-2 with Game 5 next in the Bay Area on Monday. Given he played through a Game 3 foot injury here, are you surprised this was his next act? Continue reading “Stephen Curry – who else – the catalyst as Warriors earn gritty Game 4 road win”

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Draymond Green’s aggressive ‘attitude adjustment’ works wonders in Game 2

The Warriors Draymond Green bowled over a courtside videographer as he chased a second quarter loose ball. The Boston Celtics visit the Golden State...

After the Golden State Warriors’ fourth quarter collapse in Game 1 of this year’s NBA Finals, Draymond Green wasted no time making his impact felt against the Boston Celtics on Sunday night. He played aggressively, was close to an ejection – as per – but was a key reason for their blowout 107-88 win in Game 2. With the series set for Boston on Wednesday night, what’s next? Continue reading “Draymond Green’s aggressive ‘attitude adjustment’ works wonders in Game 2”

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Report: Warriors’ All-Star guard Klay Thompson could return this weekend vs. Cavs

Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors looks on prior to the game against the Phoenix Suns on December 25, 2021 at Footprint Center in Phoenix,...

In what has quickly developed into one of the league’s most highly-anticipated storylines, Golden State Warriors’ shooting guard Klay Thompson could be poised to make his first appearance in an NBA game for 942 days this weekend against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Continue reading “Report: Warriors’ All-Star guard Klay Thompson could return this weekend vs. Cavs”

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Warriors 113-104 Grizzlies: Curry’s 46-point effort helps overwhelm pesky Memphis

Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket against the Memphis Grizzlies during the third quarter at Chase Center on December...

Stephen Curry produced his fifth night of the season so far scoring 40 points or more, as the Golden State Warriors intensified their defensive pressure while making big shots down the stretch to eventually close out a tricky home game against the Memphis Grizzlies overnight.
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Stephen Curry unsurprised by Warriors’ excellent start, with more in the offing

Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors leaves the court after the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on November 5, 2021 at Chase Center in...

Although still without Klay Thompson for the time-being, the Golden State Warriors have quickly become an ever-increasing talking point so far this term with their impressive play – leading to a 7-1 record, something franchise point guard Stephen Curry believes isn’t a surprise even after their heartbreaking play-in defeat during the race to make last season’s playoffs.
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Play-in awaits: Stephen Curry continues to make the Warriors believe

Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors shoots the ball during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on May 16, 2021 at Chase Center in San...

He capped another historic season with 46 points against the Memphis Grizzlies in a must-win matchup overnight, thus securing his status as the NBA’s oldest scoring champion since Michael Jordan (age 35 in 1998). Now, MVP frontrunner Stephen Curry has sealed the Golden State Warriors’ play-in fate vs. LeBron James and the defending champion Lakers later this week. Continue reading “Play-in awaits: Stephen Curry continues to make the Warriors believe”

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Warriors 117-113 Kings: Tyrese Haliburton shines, but Dubs edge frenetic finish

Tyrese Haliburton of the Sacramento Kings shoots a basket during the game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on April 25, 2021 in San...

Rookie of the Year candidate Tyrese Haliburton had 15 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, but it wasn’t enough to snatch a hard-fought road win at Chase Center as the Sacramento Kings were bested 117-113 by a determined Golden State Warriors effort overnight – powered by MVP frontrunner Stephen Curry and others besides when things got tricky down the stretch. Continue reading “Warriors 117-113 Kings: Tyrese Haliburton shines, but Dubs edge frenetic finish”

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Steph Curry praises team’s toughness as Warriors recover to beat Lakers

Warriors knock off uninspired Lakers, who blow 19-point lead – San  Bernardino Sun

They might like to start sluggishly, but count the Golden State Warriors out of a game too early at your peril – nationally televised or otherwise – as Steph Curry again played a pivotal role during an unlikely comeback win at Staples Center against the defending champion Lakers.  Continue reading “Steph Curry praises team’s toughness as Warriors recover to beat Lakers”

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Golden State Warriors 115-105 LA Clippers: Curry decisive as GSW erase 22-point deficit

Curry scores 38 as Warriors rally past Clippers, 115-105

Stephen Curry had 38 points and a season-high 11 assists as the Golden State Warriors (5-4) exacted revenge two nights after losing to the Los Angeles Clippers (6-4) with an impressive second-half comeback – erasing a 22-point deficit – to win an electric affair at Chase Center.

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