Tag: Golden State Warriors

Kevin Durant ruled out for Game 3, Klay Thompson questionable

Brandon King

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr announced that Kevin Durant would not play in Game 3 of the NBA Finals as he is still dealing with the strained calf suffered in the Conference semifinals. Kerr did add that Durant would be on the practice facility floor later Tuesday for an individual workout. Kerr has previously mentioned that it would be possible for Durant to return with only one practice under his belt, terming it “feasible.” Per Nick Friedell of ESPN: Ultimately the timetable for KD’s return will be determined…

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Klay Thompson’s status uncertain for Game 3; Kevon Looney out for series

Brandon King

When Klay Thompson landed awkwardly from a jump shot and then left Sunday’s NBA Finals Game 2 with 7:59 left in the game, you could hear Warriors nation let out a collective “not again.” Injuries have become a common occurrence for the Warriors as of late with Kevin Durant getting hurt against the Rockets,   Andre Iguodala injuring his leg ( though he finished Game 1 and played in Game 2) and center Kevon Looney leaving earlier in Game 2 with a chest contusion.  Klay Thompson underwent an MRI Monday and it…

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Warriors get vital ( and costly) 109-104 win in Game 2 of NBA Finals

Brandon King

There is an old adage of playoff basketball, that a series does not really start until a road team wins a game.  If that holds any water, then the NBA Finals have truly begun.  The Golden State Warriors used a 20-0 run in the third quarter to take a lead they ultimately would not relinquish, as they would go on to win 109-104 an tie the NBA Finals at 1 game apiece. The Warriors got the win but it was not without cost. Center Kevon Looney left the game with…

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Steve Kerr says it is “Feasible” KD could return after 1 practice

Brandon King

Sunday Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr told reporters that is it possible that Kevin Durant could return after participating in just one practice. Durant has been out since suffering a calf strain in the second half of Game 5 of the conference semifinals against the Houston Rockets.  It’s feasible. But again, it’s really a day-to-day thing,” Kerr said ahead of the Warriors’ Game 2 matchup against the Toronto Raptors. “If we had a crystal ball we would have known a long time ago what we were dealing with. It’s…

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Andre Iguodala’s MRI comes back clean, expected to play in Game 2

Brandon King

When Andre Iguodala came up lame late in game 1, there was serious concern that this was a serious injury. As it was a non-contact incident, the worst was thought. Iguodala finished the game and minimized the severity of the injury saying “I’ll be fine,” after the game, as reported by the Mercury News’ Mark Medina. A subsequent MRI came back clean, as reported by The Athletic’s Anthony Slater. Though the Warriors are blessed with an abundance of talent, the 35-year-old veteran’s presence is important and has been felt when…

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May 30, 2019 NBA Finals Recap

Brandon King

The Toronto Raptors, powered by Pascal Siakam’s 32 points, took Game 1 of the NBA Finals 118-109 over the Golden State Warrriors. Marc Gasol remembered how to score, putting in 20 points and 7 rebounds, while Kawhi Leonard had a subdued game, contributing 23 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. In a losing effort, Stephen Curry had 34 points, while Draymond Green recorded his fifth triple-double of the postseason, and his third consecutive such accomplishment. Top Performers Pascal SiakamTOR vs. GSW 32 8 5   14-17 fg Stephen CurryGSW @ TOR…

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DeMarcus Cousins available for NBA Finals Game 1

Brandon King

According to The Athletic and Stadium’s Shams Charania, Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins will be available for Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Though Cousins will be available, Warriors head coach wasn’t bullish on him getting any run, as he was unsure if he’d play him, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post. Cousins had been out since Game 2 of the first round when he tore his quadriceps muscles chasing down a loose ball. The initial though was that Cousins was done for quite sometime, with…

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May 30, 2019 NBA Finals Preview

Brandon King

The NBA Finals tips off tonight in Toronto at 9:00 p.m. EST. The defending champion Golden State Warriors head into their fifth consecutive Finals, while this is the first ever appearance for the Toronto Raptors. The Warriors enter this game, and potentially the series without the service of both Kevin Durant and DeMarcus Cousins. Durant suffered a strain calf in game 5 of the Western Conference semis against the Houston Rockets, while Cousins has been out since the first round against the Los Angeles Clippers. Today’s Game (all times EST)…

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The misconception around Kevin Durant joining the Golden State Warriors and why the mission is already completed

Brandon King

The latest round of hot take nation features nearly every sports outlet from Maine to California is discussing how the Golden State Warriors do not need Kevin Durant. It is understandable why they would “leap” to such a conclusion, the Warriors have an all-time record of 31-1 in games without KD that Stephen Curry has played and how the team resembles their 2016 incarnation ( which by the way, may have won 73 games but lost the NBA Finals) in terms of their play style, which many have deemed more…

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Andre Iguodala out for Game 4 of West Finals

Brandon King

According to Mark Medina of the Mercury News, Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala will miss Game 4 of Western Conference Finals with a sore left calf. Iguodala left in the third quarter of Game 3 with tightness in his left calf. A MRI performed Sunday came back negative. He was listed as questionable as it pertained to his participation in Game 4. His impact on the floor in the playoffs has been huge, as it gives the Warriors another perimeter defender to throw at some of the all-world talent…

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