Stephen Curry had 48 points, but it wasn't enough as the Golden State Warriors (13-14) lost to the Portland Trail Blazers (10-16) 136-131 on Sunday at Moda Center.
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.
Stephen Curry just reached 40 points against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday, setting another record in the process. Curry passed Michael Jordan for the most 40-point games after turning 30 years old.
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.
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.
Stephen Curry showed no lingering effects from the quad injury that sidelined him for five games, returning Friday night with a familiar jolt to the Warriors’ offense.
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 adjusted their rotation once again on Friday as Stephen Curry returned for a 127-120 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. One thing didn't change from Sunday's loss, however, and that's Jonathan Kuminga again remaining on the bench despite being available, thus earning his second consecutive DNP-Coach's Decision.
Gobert was on the wrong end of a Curry flurry during the 2024 Olympics. Friday, the "Stifle Tower" ruined Curry's return and the Warriors' comeback with rebounds, putbacks and dunks down the stretch.
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.