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Magic rally from 21 down to win 119-109 as Wizards tie franchise record with 16th straight loss
Read full article: Magic rally from 21 down to win 119-109 as Wizards tie franchise record with 16th straight lossFranz Wagner scored 28 points, Paolo Banchero added 25 and the Orlando Magic rallied from a 21-point second-quarter deficit to beat Washington 119-109 and hand the Wizards their 16th consecutive loss.
Warriors guard Chris Paul fractures left hand, will require surgery
Read full article: Warriors guard Chris Paul fractures left hand, will require surgeryGolden State guard Chris Paul fractured his left hand Friday night in the Warriorsโ 113-109 victory over the Detroit Pistons and will have surgery next week.
Joel Embiid scores season-high 50 points, 76ers beat Wizards 131-126
Read full article: Joel Embiid scores season-high 50 points, 76ers beat Wizards 131-126Joel Embiid scored a season-high 50 points and had 13 rebounds to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Washington Wizards 131-126 on Wednesday night.
Chris Paul traded to Warriors, Jordan Poole sent to Wizards, source tells AP
Read full article: Chris Paul traded to Warriors, Jordan Poole sent to Wizards, source tells APChris Paulโs pursuit of an NBA championship is taking him to the Golden State Warriors, after they agreed to the framework of a trade on Thursday that will send Jordan Poole to the Washington Wizards, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.
Warriors committed to keeping Draymond Green, new GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. says
Read full article: Warriors committed to keeping Draymond Green, new GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. saysThe Golden State Warriors want to keep Draymond Green, yet the team is prepared for him to formally decline his $27.5 million player option for the final year of his contract next season and become an unrestricted free agent seeking a long-term deal.
Kerr: Draymond Green's return crucial for Warriors title hopes
Read full article: Kerr: Draymond Green's return crucial for Warriors title hopesCoach Steve Kerr was frank about the lasting impact Draymond Greenโs punch of Jordan Poole in a preseason practice had on the Golden State Warriorsโ season, which ended with a second-round loss to the Lakers.
Lakers withstood every Warriors run, hope for more in Game 2
Read full article: Lakers withstood every Warriors run, hope for more in Game 2The Los Angels Lakers needed every bit of effort and energy from the opening tip to the final buzzer to win 117-112 in a wild Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals against the Golden State Warriors.
Davis, James deliver as Lakers top Curry, Warriors in Game 1
Read full article: Davis, James deliver as Lakers top Curry, Warriors in Game 1Anthony Davis had 30 points, 23 rebounds, five assists and four blocked shots, LeBron James added 22 points and 11 rebounds dueling with Stephen Curry in their latest postseason showdown, and the Los Angeles Lakers held off a late flurry by the Golden State Warriors to win an entertaining Game 1 in the Western Conference semifinals 117-112.
Curry scores 36, Warriors beat Kings 114-97 without Green
Read full article: Curry scores 36, Warriors beat Kings 114-97 without GreenStephen Curry scored 36 points, Kevon Looney matched his career high with 20 rebounds to go with nine assists, and the Golden State Warriors got right back in their first-round playoff series by thumping the Sacramento Kings 114-97 to pull to 2-1.
Thompson scores 42 points with 12 3s, Warriors beat Thunder
Read full article: Thompson scores 42 points with 12 3s, Warriors beat ThunderKlay Thompson scored 42 points with a season-high 12 3-pointers, Jordan Poole added 21 points and 12 assists starting in Stephen Curryโs place, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 141-114.
Poole beats buzzer with layup, lifts Warriors past Grizzlies
Read full article: Poole beats buzzer with layup, lifts Warriors past GrizzliesJordan Poole made the winning layup with a second remaining to cap a crazy, back-and-forth final minute, and the Golden State Warriors fought back to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 122-120 on Wednesday night.
Celtics beat Warriors in OT, win NBA Finals rematch 121-118
Read full article: Celtics beat Warriors in OT, win NBA Finals rematch 121-118Jayson Tatum scored 34 points with a career-high 19 rebounds to help the Celtics pull away from Golden State in an NBA Finals rematch and beat the Warriors 121-118.
Bridges leads undermanned Suns past Curry, Warriors 125-113
Read full article: Bridges leads undermanned Suns past Curry, Warriors 125-113Mikal Bridges had 26 points, nine rebounds and five assists and the undermanned Suns dominated in Stephen Curryโs return from injury as Phoenix beat the Golden State Warriors for a third time this season, 125-113 on Tuesday night to snap a season-worst six-game skid.
Thompson's season-best 54 leads Warriors past Hawks in 2OT
Read full article: Thompson's season-best 54 leads Warriors past Hawks in 2OTKevon Looney tipped in the game-winner on his own offensive rebound as the final buzzer sounded in the second overtime after missing moments before, Klay Thompson scored a season-best 54 points, and the Golden State Warriors held off the Atlanta Hawks 143-141.
With Curry out, Poole scores 32 and Warriors beat Grizzlies
Read full article: With Curry out, Poole scores 32 and Warriors beat GrizzliesJordan Poole scored 32 points โ highlighted by emphatic one-handed slam off a pass from Draymond Green in the third โ to outduel Ja Morant before being ejected, and the Warriors beat the Memphis Grizzlies 123-109 on Sunday night in a rematch of the Western Conference Finals won in five games by Golden State.
Warriors 0-6 on road, fall to Pelicans with 4 starters out
Read full article: Warriors 0-6 on road, fall to Pelicans with 4 starters outThe defending champion Golden State Warriors fell to 0-6 on the road, losing 114-105 to Brandon Ingram and the New Orleans Pelicans with Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Andrew Wiggins sidelined.
AP sources: NBA seeking to tighten limits on team spending
Read full article: AP sources: NBA seeking to tighten limits on team spendingThe NBA wants more competitive balance and is seeking an โupper spending limitโ that would significantly tighten the rules on how much teams can spend each year on their roster.
Suns push past Warriors for 134-105 win, Thompson ejected
Read full article: Suns push past Warriors for 134-105 win, Thompson ejectedDevin Booker scored 34 points, Deandre Ayton added 16 points and 14 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns beat the Golden State Warriors 134-105 on Tuesday night in a game that featured Klay Thompsonโs first career ejection and seven technical fouls.
Nikola Jokic notches triple-double as Nuggets top Warriors
Read full article: Nikola Jokic notches triple-double as Nuggets top WarriorsNikola Jokic had a triple-double of 26 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists playing with a sore right wrist he had taped, and the Denver Nuggets beat Golden State 128-123 in a rematch of the teamsโ first-round playoff series won by the Warriors in five games on their way to the title.
Stephen Curry, Warriors celebrate championship, beat Lakers
Read full article: Stephen Curry, Warriors celebrate championship, beat LakersStephen Curry opened the season with 33 points, seven assists and six rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors beat LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 123-109 after receiving their championship rings in a pregame ceremony.
Poole ready to chase another championship alongside Green
Read full article: Poole ready to chase another championship alongside GreenCalling it a โlongโ couple of weeks, Golden State guard Jordan Poole is ready to chase a repeat championship alongside Draymond Green after the fourth-year pro took a punch to the face from Green at practice this month.
Warriors' Draymond Green apologizes for fight with teammate
Read full article: Warriors' Draymond Green apologizes for fight with teammateGolden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers says star forward Draymond Green apologized to the team a day after fighting with teammate Jordan Poole during practice.
Wiseman stars as Warriors, Wizards open preseason in Tokyo
Read full article: Wiseman stars as Warriors, Wizards open preseason in TokyoJames Wiseman, who missed last season rehabilitating a right meniscal tear, scored 20 points on Friday as the defending champion Golden State Warriors defeated the Washington Wizards 96-87 to open the NBA preseason.
Champion Warriors celebrate fourth title in eight seasons
Read full article: Champion Warriors celebrate fourth title in eight seasonsFrom the moment all those months ago that Klay Thompson uttered โchampionship or bust,โ the Golden State Warriors seemed set to make good on his lofty proclamation.
Warriors lean on history with a chance to close out Celtics
Read full article: Warriors lean on history with a chance to close out CelticsStephen Curry and the Warriors have been within a game of clinching a championship in three of Golden Stateโs previous five trips to the NBA Finals during his 13-year NBA career.
Wiggins delivers on both ends, Warriors lead NBA Finals 3-2
Read full article: Wiggins delivers on both ends, Warriors lead NBA Finals 3-2Andrew Wiggins delivered the biggest game yet in his eight-year career with 26 points and 13 rebounds, Klay Thompson scored 21 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics 104-94 for a 3-2 NBA Finals lead.
Curry comes up limping after mad scramble in Warriors loss
Read full article: Curry comes up limping after mad scramble in Warriors lossThe Golden State Warriorsโ last chance at pulling out a comeback victory in Game 3 of the NBA Finals ended during a scramble that went Boston's way with 3ยฝ minutes left that went Bostonโs way.
Warriors answer in Game 2, top Celtics 107-88 to even Finals
Read full article: Warriors answer in Game 2, top Celtics 107-88 to even FinalsStephen Curry scored 29 points, Jordan Poole connected from just inside of midcourt to cap a huge third-quarter run and the Golden State Warriors evened the NBA Finals at a game apiece by beating the Boston Celtics 107-88 on Sunday night.
Curry, Warriors take 3-0 lead on Mavericks with 109-100 win
Read full article: Curry, Warriors take 3-0 lead on Mavericks with 109-100 winStephen Curry scored 31 points, Andrew Wiggins added 27 while posterizing Luka Doncic on a dunk and the Golden State Warriors beat the Dallas Mavericks 109-100 for a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.
Splash Brothers send Warriors to Western Conference Finals
Read full article: Splash Brothers send Warriors to Western Conference FinalsStephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green are cherishing this playoff run a little more given they spent the past two years watching the postseason instead of their familiar position chasing championships.
Curry, Thompson send Warriors into Western Conference finals
Read full article: Curry, Thompson send Warriors into Western Conference finalsKlay Thompson knocked down eight 3-pointers on the way to 30 points, Stephen Curry scored 29 with six 3s, and the Golden State Warriors advanced to the Western Conference finals by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 110-96 in Game 6.
Ja Morant doubtful for rest of NBA playoffs with bone bruise
Read full article: Ja Morant doubtful for rest of NBA playoffs with bone bruiseThe Memphis Grizzlies say All-Star guard Ja Morant is doubtful for the remainder of the postseason after an MRI and further evaluation revealed a bone bruise in his injured right knee.
Curry, Warriors rally past Grizzlies 101-98 for 3-1 lead
Read full article: Curry, Warriors rally past Grizzlies 101-98 for 3-1 leadStephen Curry converted eight free throws over the final 45.7 seconds on the way to 32 points, leading the Golden State Warriorsโ fourth-quarter comeback for a 101-98 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies and a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.
Injured Grizzlies star Ja Morant unlikely to play in Game 4
Read full article: Injured Grizzlies star Ja Morant unlikely to play in Game 4Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is unlikely to play in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals against Golden State on Monday night after injuring his right knee on a play with Jordan Poole that the teams are debating from Memphisโ 142-112 defeat Saturday night.
Curry, Thompson lead Warriors past Morant, Grizzlies 142-112
Read full article: Curry, Thompson lead Warriors past Morant, Grizzlies 142-112Stephen Curry scored 30 points, Klay Thompson had 21 and nine rebounds and the Golden State Warriors shut down Ja Morantโs supporting cast to embarrass the Memphis Grizzlies 142-112 on Saturday night for a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.
Morant scores 47 points, Grizzlies tie Warriors at 1 apiece
Read full article: Morant scores 47 points, Grizzlies tie Warriors at 1 apieceJa Morant scored 47 points to match his postseason high and carry the Memphis Grizzlies into a tie in the Western Conference semifinals with a 106-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night.
Supporting cast key in semifinal battle between Ja-Steph
Read full article: Supporting cast key in semifinal battle between Ja-StephGame 1 showed that whoever wins the 1-on-1 scoring battle between Memphisโ Ja Morant and Stephen Curry of the Warriors doesnโt mean their team will win the game or their Western Conference semifinal.
Warriors rally after Green ejected, beat Grizzlies in Game 1
Read full article: Warriors rally after Green ejected, beat Grizzlies in Game 1Klay Thompson hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 36 seconds left, and the Golden State Warriors overcame Draymond Greenโs first-half ejection to edge the Memphis Grizzlies 117-116 on Sunday in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Curry, Warriors hold off Jokic, eliminate Nuggets in Game 5
Read full article: Curry, Warriors hold off Jokic, eliminate Nuggets in Game 5Stephen Curry scored 30 points in his return to Golden Stateโs starting lineup and the Warriors beat Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets 102-98 to end their first-round playoff series in five games.
Curry, Poole, Thompson lead Warriors past Nuggets, 118-113
Read full article: Curry, Poole, Thompson lead Warriors past Nuggets, 118-113Stephen Curry and Jordan Poole scored 27 points each, Klay Thompson made six 3-pointers on his way to 26 points and the Golden State Warriors muscled past the Denver Nuggets 118-113 on Thursday night to take a 3-0 lead in the playoff series.
Curry scores 34 points off bench, Warriors lead Nuggets 2-0
Read full article: Curry scores 34 points off bench, Warriors lead Nuggets 2-0Stephen Curry came off the bench for a second straight game and showed heโs healthy at last, scoring 34 points to lead the Golden State Warriors past the Denver Nuggets 126-106 for a 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven playoff series.
Poole shines in playoff debut, Curry back as Warriors win
Read full article: Poole shines in playoff debut, Curry back as Warriors winJordan Poole shined in his long-awaited playoff debut scoring 30 points, staying in the starting lineup as Stephen Curry returned from a foot injury by coming off the bench initially, and the Golden State Warriorsโ defense smothered Nikola Jokic to beat the Denver Nuggets 123-107 in the opener of their first-round playoff series.
Thompson scores 41, Warriors top Pelicans to clinch 3rd seed
Read full article: Thompson scores 41, Warriors top Pelicans to clinch 3rd seedKlay Thompson's 41-point performance included seven 3-pointers for the Golden State Warriors, who clinched the third seed in the Western Conference playoffs with a 128-107 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.
Booker, Paul deliver at end, Suns hold off Warriors 107-103
Read full article: Booker, Paul deliver at end, Suns hold off Warriors 107-103Devin Bookerโs two free throws with 34.2 seconds left put Phoenix ahead, Draymond Green traveled to turn it over before Chris Paul made a short jumper, and the NBA-best Phoenix Suns held off the Golden State Warriors 107-103 in a furious finish between Western Conference rivals.
Warriors fall to Magic 94-90; Suns clinch 1st in Pacific
Read full article: Warriors fall to Magic 94-90; Suns clinch 1st in PacificFranz Wagner made three free throws with 12.2 seconds remaining and dunked on an inbounds play for the final points, leading the Orlando Magic to a 94-90 win over the Golden State Warriors.
Curry injures left foot in Warriors blowout loss to Celtics
Read full article: Curry injures left foot in Warriors blowout loss to CelticsStephen Curry went down with a left foot injury late in the first half and didnโt return as Marcus Smart and the Boston Celtics routed the Golden State Warriors 110-88 on Wednesday night.
Curry dazzles for 47 points on 34th birthday, Warriors win
Read full article: Curry dazzles for 47 points on 34th birthday, Warriors winStephen Curry dazzled for 47 points on his 34th birthday, Draymond Green returned from a 29-game absence to ignite the defense, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Washington Wizards 126-112.
Klay Thompson scores season-high 38, Warriors top Bucks
Read full article: Klay Thompson scores season-high 38, Warriors top BucksKlay Thompson scored a season-best 38 points, raising his right arm in triumph to ignite the home crowd and leading the Golden State Warriors past the defending NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks, 122-109 on Saturday night.
Doncic scores 41 points, Mavs beat Warriors again, 122-113
Read full article: Doncic scores 41 points, Mavs beat Warriors again, 122-113Luka Doncic scored 41 points and the Dallas Mavericks beat Golden State for the second time in five days, holding off the Warriors 122-113 on Thursday night after a huge fourth-quarter rally for the victory in California.
Donic leads big comeback, Mavericks stun Warriors 107-101
Read full article: Donic leads big comeback, Mavericks stun Warriors 107-101Luka Doncic made two free throws with 7.9 seconds left on the way to 34 points and the Dallas Mavericks came back from 21 down in the third quarter to stun the Golden State Warriors 107-101 on Sunday night.
Jazz shut down Warriors 111-85 to stop 9-game win streak
Read full article: Jazz shut down Warriors 111-85 to stop 9-game win streakBojan Bogdanovic scored 23 points and Donovan Mitchell had 14 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists as the Utah Jazz shut down Golden State in a 111-85 victory that snapped the Warriorsโ nine-game winning streak.
Stephen Curry, Warriors beat Kyrie Irving, Nets 110-106
Read full article: Stephen Curry, Warriors beat Kyrie Irving, Nets 110-106Klay Thompson hit the biggest shot yet of his 2 1/2-year injury comeback, smoothly sinking a 3-pointer with 12 seconds left in the game to send the Golden State Warriors to a 110-106 victory over Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets.
Curry hits winning jumper, Warriors beat Rockets 105-103
Read full article: Curry hits winning jumper, Warriors beat Rockets 105-103Stephen Curry hit a game-winning 20-foot jumper from the top of the key to beat the final buzzer, scoring 22 points and sending the Golden State Warriors past the Houston Rockets 105-103.
Klay Thompson has 17 points in return, Warriors beat Cavs
Read full article: Klay Thompson has 17 points in return, Warriors beat CavsKlay Thompson scored 17 points in his return from two devastating injuries that sidelined him more than 2 1/2 years, helping the Golden State Warriors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 96-82.
Curry makes 3,000th 3-pointer, Nuggets edge Warriors 89-86
Read full article: Curry makes 3,000th 3-pointer, Nuggets edge Warriors 89-86Stephen Curry became the first player in NBA history to make 3,000 career 3-pointers on Tuesday night in a game where the Denver Nuggets barely held off the NBA-leading Golden State Warriors 89-86.
Curry, Warriors beat Suns 116-107 to regain top spot in NBA
Read full article: Curry, Warriors beat Suns 116-107 to regain top spot in NBAStephen Curry had 33 points, Otto Porter Jr. scored seven of his 19 during a key late stretch and the Golden State Warriors regained to top spot in the NBA from Phoenix, beating the Suns 116-107 on Saturday.
76ers delay Curry's 3-point record bid, beat Warriors 102-93
Read full article: 76ers delay Curry's 3-point record bid, beat Warriors 102-93Joel Embiid had 26 points and nine rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers delayed Stephen Curryโs bid to break Ray Allenโs career 3-point record in a 102-93 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night.
Stephen Curry closes in on 3s record as Warriors top Blazers
Read full article: Stephen Curry closes in on 3s record as Warriors top BlazersStephen Curry scored 22 points and moved within nine 3-pointers of tying Ray Allenโs career record, and the Golden State Warriors held off the injury-depleted Portland Trail Blazers 104-94.
Suns win 17th straight by beating Warriors 104-96
Read full article: Suns win 17th straight by beating Warriors 104-96Deandre Ayton scored 24 points, Chris Paul added 15 points and 11 assists, and the Phoenix Suns tied a franchise record of 17 straight wins by beating the Golden State Warriors 104-96 on Tuesday night in an early showdown between the NBAโs top teams.
Curry has 33 points, Warriors beat Clippers for 8th straight
Read full article: Curry has 33 points, Warriors beat Clippers for 8th straightStephen Curry scored 13 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter and the Golden State Warriors extended their winning streak to eight with a 105-90 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday.
Curry scores 50 points to go with 10 assists in Warriors win
Read full article: Curry scores 50 points to go with 10 assists in Warriors winStephen Curry scored an NBA season-high 50 points with nine 3-pointers and added 10 assists and seven rebounds, almost single-handedly leading the Golden State Warriors past the Atlanta Hawks 127-113.
Stephen Curry scores 45, Warriors hold off Clippers 115-113
Read full article: Stephen Curry scores 45, Warriors hold off Clippers 115-113Stephen Curry hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 56.8 seconds remaining to follow up a 30-footer less than a minute earlier, and his 45-point home opener lifted the Golden State Warriors over the Los Angeles Clippers 115-113.
Curry, Warriors stun James, Lakers 121-114 in opener
Read full article: Curry, Warriors stun James, Lakers 121-114 in openerStephen Curry had 21 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for the Golden State Warriors, who rallied from 10 points down to stun Lebron James, Anthony Davis and the new-look Los Angeles Lakers 121-114 in a season opener.
Morant, Grizzlies beat Warriors in OT, advance to face Jazz
Read full article: Morant, Grizzlies beat Warriors in OT, advance to face JazzJa Morant made consecutive jumpers in the final 48 seconds of overtime and scored 35 points, Memphis had an answer for every Stephen Curry flurry, and the Grizzlies are headed back to the playoffs for the first time in four years after holding off the Golden State Warriors 117-112 in a thrilling play-in game.
Curry is scoring champ, Warriors beat Grizzlies for 8 seed
Read full article: Curry is scoring champ, Warriors beat Grizzlies for 8 seedStephen Curry became the oldest scoring champion since Michael Jordan in 1998, finishing with 46 points as the Golden State Warriors held off the Memphis Grizzlies 113-101 in a regular-season finale that determined the play-in tournamentโs eighth and ninth spots.
Warriors rally for second straight night, beat Suns 122-116
Read full article: Warriors rally for second straight night, beat Suns 122-116Jordan Poole hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:43 left, Andrew Wiggins scored the next time down and finished with 38 points, rallying the Golden State Warriors past the Phoenix Suns 122-116.
Stephen Curry's late 3 lifts Warriors past Jazz 119-116
Read full article: Stephen Curry's late 3 lifts Warriors past Jazz 119-116Stephen Curry made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 14 seconds left moments after missing from deep, scoring 36 points to lead the Golden State Warriors past the Western Conference-leading Utah Jazz 119-116 on Monday night to keep hold of the eighth seed in the playoff race.
Curry makes 11 3s, scores 49 points to help Warriors roll
Read full article: Curry makes 11 3s, scores 49 points to help Warriors rollStephen Curry scored 49 points in 29 minutes and matched his season best with 11 3-pointers and the Golden State Warriors beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 136-97 on Saturday night.
Stephen Curry, Warriors welcome back fans and beat Nuggets
Read full article: Stephen Curry, Warriors welcome back fans and beat NuggetsStephen Curry scored 32 points, Draymond Green had 19 assists and 12 rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors welcomed back fans for the first time since the pandemic began by beating the Denver Nuggets 118-97.
Curry finally goes cold, Beal rallies Wizards past Warriors
Read full article: Curry finally goes cold, Beal rallies Wizards past WarriorsStephen Curry had his first rough night in a month, and Bradley Beal rallied Washington in the fourth quarter for its season-best sixth straight victory, 118-114 over the Golden State Warriors.
Curry scores 33, Warriors roll to 119-101 win over Cavaliers
Read full article: Curry scores 33, Warriors roll to 119-101 win over CavaliersStephen Curry scored 33 points โ topping 30 for a career-best ninth consecutive game โ as the Golden State Warriors pulled away for a 119-101 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Tobias Harris comes up big late as Sixers hold off Warriors
Read full article: Tobias Harris comes up big late as Sixers hold off WarriorsGolden State Warriors guard Damion Lee reacts after making a 3-point basket against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Jordan Poole added 19 points for the short-handed Warriors, who roared back with a big third quarter after trailing by 24. One member of the family delivered with a big night: Their brother-in-law, Damion Lee, scored 16 points for Golden State in 24 minutes off the bench. He will miss at least the next two games for Golden State before being re-evaluated in a week. Golden State beat the Kings 137-106 at home on Jan. 4.
Curry, WNBA players receive Jackie Robinson award from NAACP
Read full article: Curry, WNBA players receive Jackie Robinson award from NAACPThe NAACP has given him its Jackie Robinson Sports Award. And, for the first time, the nation's oldest civil rights organization is recognizing more than one person by honoring the WNBA Players Association. AdโI am so proud of the WNBA players for this well-deserved recognition of their continued activism and advocacy for social justice and equality," WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said in a statement provided to the AP. Warriors coach Steve Kerr, outspoken on many issues himself, admires the WNBA players for their activism. โI love what the WNBA players have done.
Lillard's late 3 gives Blazers 108-106 win over Warriors
Read full article: Lillard's late 3 gives Blazers 108-106 win over WarriorsPortland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard shoots a 3-point basket over Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, March 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)PORTLAND, Ore. โ Played tough by the Warriors all game, Damian Lillard needed to make something happen. Lillard hit a deep 3-pointer with 13.7 seconds left to give the Portland Trail Blazers a hard-fought 108-106 victory over Golden State on Wednesday night. His 3-pointer gave Golden State a 101-96 lead with 3:57 remaining. He took a charge from Green, which prompted an unsuccessful challenge by Golden State, and Portland won its second straight after a four-game losing streak.
James scores 19 in 1,300th regular-season game in Lakers win
Read full article: James scores 19 in 1,300th regular-season game in Lakers win(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)LOS ANGELES โ The Los Angeles Lakers blew a 14-point, fourth-quarter lead in their first meeting against the Golden State Warriors. LeBron James scored 19 points in his 1,300th regular-season appearance as the Lakers routed the Warriors 117-91. He was one of six Los Angeles players to score in double figures in a game that was never in doubt. The Lakers were up 20 at the end of the first quarter and had a 73-44 lead at halftime. This is the first matchup between the teams this year after Los Angeles won all three games last season.