Steve Kerr has admitted he did not use one of his key players properly this season. Golden State’s tough stretch continued with a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on the road.
The Warriors lost 136-131 to the Blazers last night in a wild shootout of a game. Both teams let it rip from beyond the arc, and combined, they sunk an absurd 44 3-pointers.
The Golden State Warriors’ late-game issues resurfaced again last night. Even with 37-year-old Stephen Curry delivering a sensational 48-point performance, Golden State could not finish the job, falling 136-131 to the Portland Trail Blazers for a second straight loss.
Curry is perhaps the most complete and efficient scorer in the NBA right now, and the fact that he's doing that while averaging just 5.4 free throws per game is even more impressive.
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
As things currently stand, the Golden State Warriors don’t look like the team that went 23-8 to close last season. Those ultra-motivated, highly connected Dubs who played with juice and energy following the blockbuster Jimmy Butler trade have only shown flashes of themselves this season.
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is really good at this three-point shooting thing. Curry exploded for 48 points, built on 12-of-19 marksmanship from beyond the arc.
Jerami Grant and Shaedon Sharpe scored 35 points apiece and the host Portland Trail Blazers withstood 48 points from Stephen Curry to notch a 136-131 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night.
After six games with at least one out, the Golden State Warriors have their Big Three back against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green will start, and they will be joined by Moses Moody and Quinten Post.
Former lacrosse legend Pat Spencer is making a strong case for more minutes with the Warriors after an impressive five-game stretch. Capitalizing on each opportunity, Spencer has turned increased responsibility into impact.
Draymond Green is set to make his return against the Portland Trail Blazers (9-16) on Sunday after missing the last three games. The Warriors (13-13) will have everyone available but Al Horford, who is still out with sciatica.
The Warriors’ season may be marked by poor form, but beneath it lies a defense quietly performing at an elite, top-tier level. It may come as a surprise that Golden State owns one of the best defenses in the league.
The Golden State Warriors may be trying to acquire a Splash Nephew. Golden State has been “open about their desire” to trade for New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III, Sam Amick of The Athletic reported on Friday.
Steph Curry returns for the Golden State Warriors on Friday, but Draymond Green remains out of action. Green has missed the Warriors’ last two games, and he also won’t be available for Friday’s matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves.