Overview: The Cavs turned in a lackluster performance on the road against the Dallas Mavericks, falling behind by double-digits late in the fourth quarter before emptying their bench and ultimately losing 104-97. Harrison Barnes led all scorers with 24 points, and LeBron James led the Cavaliers with 23 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists.
Category: Golden State Warriors
Steve Kerr says Trump’s immigration ban is ‘going against the…
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr on Sunday weighed in on President Donald Trump’s executive order barring immigrants from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the US. Kerr, who was critical of Trump’s election , said that the order, which bars citizens of Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen from traveling to the US, would have the opposite effect intended.
Live updates: Warriors vs. Clippers, Saturday at
Get the latest score and analysis from our live feed on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. as the Warriors face the Los Angeles Clippers at Oracle. The Warriors return home following a 3-1 road trip and may be without the services of two-time MVP Stephen Curry, who is listed as questionable with quad soreness.
Warriors: Over 650 fans scammed with fake tickets
Warriors: Over 650 fans have been scammed with fake tickets in 2016-17 The team is warning fans about the dangers of buying tickets from third-party vendors. Check out this story on myozaukeenow.com: http://usat.ly/2jCf59v Golden State Warriors fans look on during warmups before the start of an NBA basketball game between the Miami Heat and the Warriors.
Curry honored by high school, college in return to Charlotte
But the two-time NBA MVP shared one on Tuesday, saying he wishes he had tried out for the varsity team as a freshman rather than settle for playing junior varsity. “I went through some doubts about whether I could play on the varsity level at the time,” Curry said before a halftime ceremony at Charlotte Christian High School in which his No.
Cavs losing, LeBron pouting
Yes, the Miami Heat did a Buster Douglas on Golden State on Monday, flooring the Warriors in a 105-102 shocker. But the Warriors had won seven straight before that and own the NBA’s best record.
Waiters for the Win: Heat Stun Warriors, 105-102
Dion Waiters’ 3-pointer with 0.6 seconds left capped his 33-point effort, and the Miami Heat beat Golden State 105-102 on Monday night to end the Warriors’ seven-game winning streak. The Heat wasted a 10-point lead in the final 4 minutes, and Kevin Durant tied the game on a dunk with 11.7 seconds left.
Kerr Calls Some Players’ All-Star Votes a ‘Mockery’
Golden State coach Steve Kerr wishes players had taken their voting for the NBA All-Star Game more seriously, calling it a “mockery” after nearly 300 players in the league wound up on at least one ballot. Players had a say in deciding starters for next month’s game in New Orleans, with their selections accounting for 25 percent of someone’s total score in the balloting.
Kerr calls some players’ All-Star votes a ‘mockery’
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr calls out instructions during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017. Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr calls out instructions during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017.
See what’s happening in Flint area sports for Jan. 23-28
… keep going,” he said. “Still gotta play.” The Utes will host No. 10 Oregon on Thursday, Jan. 26 at 10:30 p.m. on Fox Sports 1 then Oregon State on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. on Pac-12 Network. Kuzma is averaging 15.3 points and 10 rebounds per …
Nowitzki starts Mavericks toward 122-73 rout of Lakers
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki tries to stop Los Angeles Lakers center Tarik Black from driving inside during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Dallas. Los Angeles Lakers guard Jose Calderon looks to pass as Dallas Mavericks forward Harrison Barnes and Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Dallas.
Chinese sportswear brand makes inroads in tennis world
… wears on court. “She will tell us she wants some kind of design and also the colors and materials,” Vivienne Wang, a sports marketing sponsorship supervisor at the company, said by telephone from China. “We’ll also have some special designs – …
Lottery-bound Mavs likely to make trade before deadline, and don’t Clippers need PG help now?
Deal or no deal: It’s a strong likelihood that the Mavericks will make a trade before the Feb. 23 deadline. Andrew Bogut could be one of the pieces dealt, although he needs to get healthy before anything can happen.
Warriors Assaulted, Insulted and Upset Russell Westbrook
… rk, Stephen holds a master’s degree in public communications. Money well spent? I’d say so. These days he jokes about sports on the Internet. Professionally.
Durant dazzles against former Oklahoma City team once more
Kevin Durant dazzled against his old team once again with a season-best 40 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat Oklahoma City 121-100 on Wednesday night despite Russell Westbrook’s 21st triple-double for the Thunder. Westbrook had 27 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists in an improved showing from his 20-point outing on 4-for-15 shooting when OKC first faced Durant in the other jersey here 2 1/2 months ago and watched him dismantle the Thunder from every which way.
Durant dazzles against former Oklahoma City team once more
Kevin Durant dazzled against his old team once again with a season-best 40 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat Oklahoma City 121-100 on Wednesday night despite Russell Westbrook’s 21st triple-double for the Thunder. Westbrook had 27 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists in an improved showing from his 20-point outing on 4-for-15 shooting when OKC first faced Durant in the other jersey here 2 1/2 months ago and watched him dismantle the Thunder from every which way.
Basketball: Durant drops 40 to defeat former team
Kevin Durant dazzled against his old team once again with a season-best 40 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat Oklahoma City 121-100 despite Russell Westbrook’s 21st triple-double for the Thunder. Westbrook had 27 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists but 10 turnovers and poor shooting in an improved showing from his 20-point outing on 4-for-15 shooting when OKC first faced Durant in the other jersey, when he watched him dismantle the Thunder from every which way.
Basketball: Durant drops 40 to defeat former team
Kevin Durant dazzled against his old team once again with a season-best 40 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat Oklahoma City 121-100 despite Russell Westbrook’s 21st triple-double for the Thunder. Westbrook had 27 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists but 10 turnovers and poor shooting in an improved showing from his 20-point outing on 4-for-15 shooting when OKC first faced Durant in the other jersey, when he watched him dismantle the Thunder from every which way.
Durant dazzles against former Oklahoma City team once more
Kevin Durant dazzled against his old team once again with a season-best 40 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat Oklahoma City 121-100 on Wednesday night despite Russell Westbrook’s 21st triple-double for the Thunder. Westbrook had 27 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists in an improved showing from his 20-point outing on 4-for-15 shooting when OKC first faced Durant in the other jersey here 2 1/2 months ago and watched him dismantle the Thunder from every which way.
Durant dazzles against former Oklahoma City team once more
Kevin Durant dazzled against his old team once again with a season-best 40 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat Oklahoma City 121-100 on Wednesday night despite Russell Westbrook’s 21st triple-double for the Thunder. Westbrook had 27 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists in an improved showing from his 20-point outing on 4-for-15 shooting when OKC first faced Durant in the other jersey here 2 1/2 months ago and watched him dismantle the Thunder from every which way.
Durant dazzles against former Oklahoma City team once more
Kevin Durant dazzled against his old team once again with a season-best 40 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat Oklahoma City 121-100 on Wednesday night despite Russell Westbrook’s 21st triple-double for the Thunder. Westbrook had 27 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists in an improved showing from his 20-point outing on 4-for-15 shooting when OKC first faced Durant in the other jersey here 2 1/2 months ago and watched him dismantle the Thunder from every which way.
Count on king of Thunder court to scramble the numbers
Russell Westbrook is either on the verge of history or overkill this NBA season and on pace for one of the most baffling statistical efforts.Soaring, scowling and prowling the court, Oklahoma City’s one-man show provides basketball’s best story as he goes everywhere, compiling numbers like an accountant.Westbrook now looks set to join Oscar Robertson in averaging a triple- double for an entire sea… Russell Westbrook is either on the verge of history or overkill this NBA season and on pace for one of the most baffling statistical efforts. Soaring, scowling and prowling the court, Oklahoma City’s one-man show provides basketball’s best story as he goes everywhere, compiling numbers like an accountant.
How Is 3-Point Shooting Relating to Winning and Losing?
I was trying to obtain a grip on the gross effect of shooting threes on winning and losing this season with its increased emphasis and threes. I analyzed all 2016-17 games played through January 16 considering only 3-point percentage and found the tipping point between losing and winning was 36% on the average.
The Warriors’ ground-breaking, Joe Lacob and Peter…
Rick Welts, far left, Warriors president and COO, Edwin Lee, mayor of San Francisco, Joe Lacob, Warriors owner and CEO, Peter Guber, Warriors co-owner, Thasundra Duckett, Chase consumer banking CEO, Steve Kerr,Warriors head coach and Kevin Durant, far right, take part in the ceremonial groundbreaking event for the Golden State Warriors’ new home, Chase Center, in San Francisco, Calif., on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017. The new venue is scheduled to open for the 2019-20 NBA season.
Steven Adams will miss clash with Golden State Warriors
ESPN reporter Royce Young tweeted that Adams would sit out the game against the western conference leaders on Wednesday after he was concussed in Oklahoma City’s win over the Sacramento Kings on Monday. Steven Adams has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Warriors as he remains in the league’s concussion protocol.
Bogut’s fresh injury blow
NBA: Ben Simmons’ return from injury is progressing nicely, with the NBA’s no.1 overall pick seen on court in Philadelphia’s warm up before taking on the Charlotte Hornets. ANDREW Bogut’s NBA season has suffered another blow with the Australian centre ruled out indefinitely because of a hamstring injury.
Mavericks win over Suns was well orchestrated by Deron Williams
Here are the second-chance points worth making about the Mavericks’ successful journey to Mexico City, where they beat the Phoenix Suns 113-108 Thursday night before a crowd of 19,874 at the Mexico City Arena. Running the show: Deron Williams’ numbers were terrific – 23 points, 12 assists and 4-of-5 from 3-point range.
Sixers fans should stop worrying about lottery position and get behind Joel Embiid
For the first time since the Allen Iverson era ended, Sixers fans finally have an exciting, up-and-coming basketball team. There’s a future superstar in the middle, a No.
NBA All-Star Game 2017: LeBron James, Stephen Curry Lead 2nd Voting Results
As the NBA All-Star Game approaches February 19, the league has released updated fan voting with LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors as the top two vote-getters. James and Curry are the NBA’s two biggest stars right now, so their presence atop the fan voting is hardly a surprise.
Steph Curry gets posterized by James Johnson after huge dunk
When Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry tried to take a charge at the end of the first quarter against the Miami Heat Tuesday night, he failed. Heat forward James Johnson had other ideas after throwing down one of the biggest dunks of the season.
Beasley’s 28 points help Bucks overcome Spurs, 109-107
Michael Beasley scored a season-high 28 points in place of an ill Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the Bucks rallied to beat the Spurs 109-107 on Tuesday night. Milwaukee erased a six-point deficit in the final five minutes to snap San Antonio’s nine-game winning streak at home.
Beyond the Arc Podcast #64: Not Memphis Enough
The Warriors game! In which the Grizzlies pulled off a miraculous comeback against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. Are the Warriors in trouble, or did the Grizzlies just catch them on a bad night? How much better is the Grizzlies’ bench? The Beyond the Arc podcast is available on iTunes , so you can subscribe there! It’d be great if you could rate and review the show while you’re there.
Warriors’ Zaza Pachulia has Kerr _ not critics _ in his head
” Zaza Pachulia heard all the negative noise from his Golden State Warriors fans, and he began taking it personally. He was the new guy at the start of this NBA season, the lone non-All-Star in Golden State’s decorated starting lineup.
LeBron James, left, produced the goods for the Cleveland Cavaliers
The Warriors were downed by the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night, but Stephen Curry top scored with 30 points to ensure they avoided back-to-back defeats, something that has not happened in 124 regular-season games. The Houston Rockets were inspired by James Harden’s 40 points in the 129-122 win over the Toronto Raptors, which was part of an impressive triple-double.
Curry leads Warriors to a big second half, win over Kings
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, left, drives against Sacramento Kings guard Darren Collison during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, left, drives against Sacramento Kings guard Darren Collison during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif.
I Blame Russian Hackers
The NBA released the first round of fan-voting resultsfor the2017All-Star Game starters on Thursday, giving an early look at which players may be headed to New Orleans next month. Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James and Kyrie Irving received the most overall votes, while Golden State Warriors’ Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry lead all Western Conference players.
Draymond Green goes off on Kevin Durant after iso possession vs. Grizzlies
The Golden State Warriors are a passing, team-is-bigger-than-the-whole type of squad. That’s probably why Kevin Durant ‘s insistence that he isolate during the final minute against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night didn’t go over well with Draymond Green or Stephen Curry .
After giving up 24-point lead in OT loss, Golden State knows it can’t cruise through the season
The Warriors have gotten off to a terrific start, but are now 0-5 against some of the league’s elite after blowing a 24-point second half lead to Memphis Friday. OAKLAND, Calif.
Bledsoe has 26, Suns pull away late from Mavericks, 102-95
Eric Bledsoe scored 26 points, including five straight to break a tie in the final two minutes, and the Phoenix Suns beat the Dallas Mavericks 102-95 on Thursday night. Devin Booker added 22 points as the Suns won consecutive games for just the second time this season and denied the Mavericks their third two-game winning streak in a matchup of Western Conference also-rans.
CJ McCollum, Blazers tire of lectures from injured Festus Ezeli: Report
Tired of being lectured, Portland Trail Blazers guard CJMcCollum shut down yet another of Festus Ezeli’s post-game locker room lectures last month, according to a report. The Portland Traill Blazers are struggling.