Andrew Wiggins scored 20 of his 24 points in the second half and hit the go-ahead free throws with 12.8 seconds left to lift the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 103-102 victory over the scuffling Golden State Warriors on Friday night. Ricky Rubio had 17 points and 13 assists, and Karl-Anthony Towns scored 23 points to give the Timberwolves their sixth win in eight games as they try to chase down the eighth seed in the Western Conference playoff race.
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Kevin Durant’s injury may already be imperiling the Warriors’ title chances
… and seen their offense grind to a halt and their lead over the Spurs drop to 1.5 games. (Kelley L Cox/USA TODAY Sports) OAKLAND, Calif. – The Golden State Warriors spent the first four-plus months of this 2016-17 season on cruise control. With a …
Kevin Durant progressing in rehab, no timetable for return
” Kevin Durant is riding a stationary bike as part of his rehabilitation from the injured knee and leg and doing well, yet Golden State coach Steve Kerr said it still could be close to a month before the superstar forward is re-evaluated to determine his status. Durant returned to the Bay Area from the Warriors’ East Coast road trip after getting hurt in a loss at Washington.
Kevin Durant on knee injury: – It is what it is’
“Then I got a call that said wasn’t as bad,” Durant recalled. “That kind of eased my mind a little bit.”
Warriors fall at home to Celtics again: Boston wins 99-86
The Boston Celtics had their way in Golden State’s typically imposing building again. Last April, it was wrecking the Warriors’ record 54-game home winning streak.
Iguodala scores 24 to lead Warriors past Hawks, 119-111
Andre Iguodala scored a season-high 24 points to carry the Warriors to a 119-111 victory Monday over the Hawks , whose chances were ruined by an argument on the court that led to Dennis Schroder sitting most of the second half. Bouncing back from their first regular-season losing streak in nearly two years, the Warriors won for the second day in a row without Kevin Durant , who is out indefinitely with a left knee injury.
Curry ends slump with 31, Warriors beat Knicks 112-105
Stephen Curry’s shot still wasn’t falling, and that wasn’t the only strange thing. Madison Square Garden’s decision to play no sound during warmups or stoppages in play in the first half Sunday created a silent setting that was more fitting for middle school than a nationally televised NBA game.
Charles Barkley States Warriors “Got Zero Chance” Without Kevin Durant
Golden State Warriors Kevin Durant suffered an MCL sprain and bone bruise on his left knee earlier this week during a game against the Washington Wizards. As Durant is out “indefinitely,” the Warriors will have to look towards Steph Curry , Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green to help take the team to the NBA Finals.
Golden State Warriors: How Stephen Curry Has To Step Up, Statistically
… 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. The Golden State Warriors won 119-108. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Stephen Curry has to step it up for the Golden State Warriors, now that Kevin Durant will be out for a month (at least). Without a …
Jimmy Butler delivers 22 points in Chicago Bulls win over Golden State Warriors
Bobby Portis added 17 points and a season-high 13 rebounds for Chicago. Jimmy Butler scored 22 points as the Chicago Bulls beat Golden State 94-87 on Thursday night in the Warriors’ first game since Kevin Durant injured his left leg.
Bulls top Golden State in Warriors’ 1st game without Durant
Whether it’s a superstar going down or dropping back-to-back games, losses are starting to add up for the Golden State Warriors. Jimmy Butler scored 22 points and the Chicago Bulls beat Golden State 94-87 on Thursday night in the Warriors’ first game since Kevin Durant injured his left leg.
Commentary: Silver linings from Duranta s MRI results should make Warriors fans feel better
Golden State’s Kevin Durant walks to the bench after injuring his left knee Tuesday night against the Washingnton Wizards. The sigh of relief from Warriors fans, when news that Kevin Durant’s knee injury wasn’t devastating, was strong enough to blow the fog off the Bay.
Explaining the Warriorsa most important body part: Kevin Duranta s MCL
… But hopes were high that he return in time for the playoffs, which start in six weeks. We asked Dr. Nick Grosso, a sports medicine surgeon and president of The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics in Maryland, to walk us through the injury and help us …
Durant hyperextends left knee; Warriors to bring back Barnes
Kevin Durant has a hyperextended left knee and the Golden State Warriors are preparing for his absence even before knowing how long he could be sidelined. Durant was hurt Tuesday early in Golden State’s 112-108 loss to Washington and the Warriors said he would have an MRI exam.
Markieff Morris after clutch free throws in win vs. Warriors: “I put my nuts on the line”
The Washington Wizards beat the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night, 112-108. The Warriors first lost Kevin Durant due to a knee sprain, then the game down the stretch as Washington’s Markieff Morris hit two big free throws with three seconds left.
Power of science: Warriors thrive with chemistry experiment
In this Nov. 10, 2016, file photo, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, center, jokes with teammates Kevin Durant, left, and Klay Thompson during the Warriors’ NBA basketball game against the Nuggets in Denver. With all that was made before the season about adding Kevin Durant to an already star-studded roster, Golden State’s players have jelled just fine.
Westbrook, Durant All-Star reunion off to awkward start
FILE – In this April 11, 2016, file photo, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook, left, and Kevin Durant talk during a timeout in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Okla. The next time Russell… .
Keidel: The Simmering Durant-Westbrook Feud
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Cronulla Sharks coach Shane Flanagan warns Wigan his team will meet fire with fire
Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan says he has the players to handle Wigan if the Super League champions’ emotional build-up gets the better of them in Sunday’s World Club Challenge. Speaking to Fairfax at Heathrow Airport upon the Sharks ‘ arrival on Sunday, Flanagan was responding to the news Wigan coach Shaun Wane had called in teammates from the 1987 side that beat Manly to address his men this week.
Kevin Durant Returns to OKC – The Real Reason Thunder Fans Were So Upset
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Golden State Warriors: Kevin Durant takes no chances, hires extra security
Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant isn’t taking any chances in his return to Oklahoma City and has hired extra security personnel. The biggest game on the schedule in the NBA regular season takes place tonight, when Kevin Durant makes his return to Oklahoma City.
Warriors at Thunder: Watch Golden State online
Kevin Durant will make his long awaited return home on Saturday night, when the Golden State Warriors take on the Oklahoma City Thunder. There hasn’t been a game on the regular season schedule in the NBA that has been circle more times this year than the Golden State Warriors’ first trip to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Warriors’ Kevin Durant reportedly adding extra security for game in OKC
Kevin Durant is reportedly bringing extra security as he returns to the Thunder’s arena tonight for the first time as a Warrior. No one knows exactly how the crowd will react when Kevin Durant returns for the first time to Oklahoma City’s Chesapeake Energy Arena as a member of the Warriors.
NBAThunder players indifferent to fans reaction on Kevin Durant
… he was here. We had a lot of good years, had a lot of success while he was here. It’s up to the fans. That’s the way sports is. That’s the way it goes. It will be interesting to see. “We don’t talk much. He plays for another team. It’s hard to keep …
Durant braces for OKC return
As much as it still hurts for so many Oklahomans to see Kevin Durant shine elsewhere, the Golden State star remains committed to the community he called home for nearly a decade. Durant departed Oklahoma City on the Fourth of July to chase a championship with Stephen Curry and the star-studded Warriors.
Former teammates Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell
… both clever and tasteless were everywhere, the boo-birds turned out, as did the creative hecklers and the like. “Sports fans are emotional, as they should be,” said Warriors coach Steve Kerr, who called James’ return to Cleveland as a TNT analyst at …
Warriors break out highlight reel in Bulls slaughter
Four days ago Kevin Durant was shooting 2-of-10, scoring just 10 points and getting yelled at by Draymond Green against the Kings. It didn’t hurt that Golden State were playing against an undermanned Bulls team with no answer for Durant, or basically anyone.
Bulls vs. Warriors: Score, Highlights, Reaction from 2017 Regular Season
The Chicago Bulls would have had a hard enough time beating the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night even with Dwyane Wade and Jimmy Butler in the starting lineup. Matched up against a Warriors team that was determined to get back in the win column following an overtime loss to the Sacramento Kings , the Bulls were bested by the defending Western Conference champs 123-92 Speaking of making amends for Saturday’s loss to the Kings, Kevin Durant looked far more aggressive after he fell flat to the tune of 10 points on 2-of-10 shooting versus Sacramento.
Kevin Durant talks OKC return and ‘fake drama’ involving Russell Westbrook
Golden State Warriors star forward Kevin Durant said in a Tuesday interview with SportsCenter that he? has “been thinking” about Saturday night’s highly anticipated return to? Oklahoma City ?”for the last month” and just wants “to experience it [and] see how I feel once that moment comes.” In a SportsCenter sit-down with ESPN’s Marc Stein, Durant also insisted that ?he is prepared for whatever reaction greets him at Chesapeake Energy Arena, saying: “I know what’s important [to Thunder fans] and their team is way more important than just one player.
Kings top Warriors in OT, Kerr ejected
Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins, left, dunks over Golden State Warriors center JaVale McGee during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. /Copyright 2017 The Associated Press.
Warriors beat Clippers 133-120 for 9th straight win over LA
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, left, shoots as Los Angeles Clippers guard Raymond Felton defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, in Los Angeles. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, left, shoots as Los Angeles Clippers guard Raymond Felton defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, in Los Angeles.
Golden State Warriors defeat Los Angeles Clippers for ninth straight time
The shorthanded Golden State Warriors had no trouble dispatching of the Los Angeles Clippers for a ninth straight time on Thursday night. The Los Angeles Clippers, have found themselves on the losing end to the Golden State Warriors for a ninth straight time.
It’s Official. The Warriors Have the Clippers Number
Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant, left, looks to pass as Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, in Los Angeles. The Splash Brothers dropped 50 points and the Warriors blew out Los Angeles, 133-120, for their ninth consecutive victory over the Clippers.
Hilarious Warriors prank involves blankets with Draymond’s face
Golden State Warriors’ JaVale McGee, Draymond Green, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson enjoy 3rd quarter against Los Angeles Clippers during NBA Preseason game at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, October 4, 2016. less Golden State Warriors’ JaVale McGee, Draymond Green, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson enjoy 3rd quarter against Los Angeles Clippers during NBA Preseason game at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, … more Golden State Warriors’ JaVale McGee reacts to a Draymond Green dunk in 2nd quarter against Los Angeles Lakers during NBA game at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., on Wednesday, November 23, 2016.
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.
One Man Finally Got A Chance To Brush Kevin Durant’s Hair
If we’re being honest, we’ve had questions about Kevin Durant ‘s hair for quite some time. One hilarious Instagram user finally had the chance to brush the Golden State Warriors star’s hairfrom his living room.
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.