Warriors

Warriors Suffer Musona Blow

... for the tournament. It is possible that Musona could fail to recover in time for the Tunisia match, which will also be crucial in shaping the Warriors’ destiny in this tournament. While Pasuwa will be missing one of the Warriors’ prized assets, he will be boosted by the return of Netherlands-based midfielder, Marvellous Nakamba, who is available after missing the Algeria match, serving suspension after accumulating two yellow cards in the qualifiers. The discussion on the Warriors is likely to centre on what Pasuwa will do with the loss of Musona and the return of Nakamba. One of many options would be to restore Rusike to the bench and thrust Nakamba straight into a midfield triumvirate that also includes captain, Willard Katsande and Danny Phiri. Another option would be letting Rusike fill in for Musona and allow the duo of Katsande and Phiri to operate as they did in the first match. It will be interesting to see how Pasuwa will decide to ...

Nba-best Warriors Still Searching For Right Balance Between Risk And Reward

... this team the last couple years. We are a little loose; it’s part of who we are and I accept that and I embrace it. “But know when to draw the line, and understand that part of what’s going to make a special play is four or five simple actions to start the play itself. When we keep it simple, it’s amazing how many fun, exciting plays come out of that. It sounds like an oxymoron, but it’s the truth, especially with our guys because they have a lot of skill.”. The Warriors, to a man, say they are enjoying this season. They’re pleased with the NBA-best 34-6 record. They’re tops in the league in most pertinent team statistics. But they continue to search for symmetry between risk and reward. How to make the right play without sacrificing the thrill of adventure? What, exactly, is the balance between playing with the appropriate amount of joy and seeking that breathtaking video that goes viral. “If we make six easy passes, simple passes, in a possession, usually somebody gets open and there’s a back cut and ...

Cavaliers Vs. Warriors Highlights Mlk Day Games

... 5 p.m. The Magic have roughly nine centers or power forwards on their roster, none of whom are as talented as Nikola Jokic. Elfrid Payton has been playing better for Orlando lately, with his outside shooting showing signs of growth. Other than that, I’m not really sure the NBA realizes it scheduled these two teams on what is supposed to be a marquee day for the league. Hornets vs. Celtics, 7:30 p.m. Teams with two All-Star caliber guards who are going in opposite directions. The Hornets have lost six of seven and sit at 20–20, which is disheartening for a team that won 48 games last season. Charlotte desperately needs more consistent production from guys like Nicolas Batum and Marvin Williams to complement the brilliance of Kemba Walker. Meanwhile, Boston has won six of seven, thanks in large part to a healthy roster and continued heroics from Isaiah Thomas. The Suns outcast has found his home in Boston, and he’s been the driving force for Boston’s climb up the East standings. The ...

Golden State's Defense Leads Warriors Past Spirited Heat

... it fly: With Klay Thompson missing the game due to rest and still recovering from an illness, Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry took more than their normal amount of shots. And while both weren't as efficient as they usually are, the two Warriors stars did make an impact with their scoring. Durant led the Warriors with 28 points on 10-of-21 shooting. He also had eight rebounds, two blocks and a steal. Curry was less efficient than Durant but finished with 24 points on 8-of-21 shooting. He shot 4 for 11 from deep and was 4 for 5 from the free-throw line. Dunk of the game: Curry's shooting might have been off due to James Johnson dunking on him at the end of the first quarter. Missing Klay: Even though the Warriors won, this game showcased how important Thompson is to Golden State. The Warriors started rookie Patrick Mc Caw and he took only three shots and finished with three points, nowhere near Thompson's average of 21.3 points. Golden State did play Ian Clark more than Mc Caw and although he played well (10 points on 4-of-9 shooting), again, he's no Klay Thompson. The Warriors also missed ...

Warriors’ Evolution Will Be A Gripping Drama

... their own collective massive coolness. Going into a huge week of games against the Cavaliers, Thunder and Rockets, the Warriors face a mini crisis. Imagine if they suffer an 0-and-3 week. Imagine if the ultimate team team gets torched by a trio of superstar soloists — Le Bron James, Russell Westbrook and James Harden — all of whom will finish ahead of Stephen Curry in the MVP voting, by the way. More on Warriors. Steve Kerr advocates limiting reviewable plays. Halfway into the regular season, it dawns on the NBA that that you can’t just go out and buy a championship. You have to work through some stuff. You can’t Rosie Ruiz this marathon. This is great news for the Warriors, who are now afforded the opportunity of showing that they are more than a busload of pretty faces. There was a special magic in the championship run two seasons ago, and nothing will ...

Warriors Collapse In Epic Fashion, Durant Struggles In Loss To Grizzlies

... and ate and ate. Randolph had 12 points, seven rebounds, and three assists for a plus-26 in the fourth quarter and overtime. The Warriors tried Zaza Pachulia. Nope, ZBo bullied him and stepped back on him. The Warriors tried Kevin Durant in the small ball lineup, and Randolph ate him alive. The Warriors tried Draymond Green and ZBo buried the jumper over him. If you're able to neutralize Draymond Green's impact at smallball center, the Warriors' identity starts to rattle. Randolph helped do that, and ZBo absolutely ate them up. 5. The bench struggle was real for Golden State. Golden State was frozen in the late third and early fourth quarter. Their bench went cold and they couldn't hold off the Memphis run. The Grizzlies just kept chipping away over and over, and the Warriors couldn't stem the tide. ...

Warriors Take Control In Second Half To Cruise Past Kings

... the Warriors clamped down in the second half and won in Sacramento. Jan 09, 2017. • 2 min read. Bouncing back from their fourth-quarter meltdown against the Grizzlies on Friday, the Warriors quickly got back to their winning ways by defeating the Kings 117-106. It wasn't an easy victory; Golden State had a rough first half but quickly turned things around in the second with tough defense and its trademarked stellar offense. Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 30 points, Kevin Durant had 28 and Klay Thompson chipped in 18. Draymond Green finished with a strong all-around game of nine points, seven rebounds, 10 assists, two steals and two blocks. The Kings were led by Rudy Gay , who had 23 points. De Marcus Cousins had a double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds in the loss. A tale of two halves: Golden State didn't seem to be playing with any urgency in the first half and the Kings took advantage, jumping out to a 16-point lead. Rudy Gay was especially aggressive and scored 17 ...

Warriors Annihilate Cleveland For A Full 48 Minutes

... 5, playing games on both sides of the country. It showed on Monday, with the team missing makeable jumpers early on (notably Kyle Korver ) and then never showing much urgency to mount a comeback past the middle of the second quarter. This isn’t an excuse, necessarily. The Warriors thoroughly waxed them, and they would have done the same even had the Cavaliers played a bit better. But this isn’t the Cavaliers you’ll see in the playoffs (and presumably, the Finals). They can, and will, be better than this. Golden State’s defense is so good. Green had five blocks. Durant had three. Wondering why the Warriors are the second-best defense in the league despite running Zaza Pachulia and Ja Vale Mc Gee out there as their centers? The rest of the team is just so good. The Warriors lost two ...

Warriors Hold Fancied Algeria

... matches.”. Nyasha Mushekwi scored Zimbabwe's second. The Warriors forced a share of the spoils after falling behind when Riyad Mahrez put his side ahead with a curling shot on 13 minutes that goalkeeper Tatenda Mukuruva could only watch. However, the lead proved temporary as winger Kuda Mahachi, full of energy and trickery, weaved his way past two Algerian players to score a beautiful leveller on 82 minutes after being set up Nyasha Mushekwi. A few minutes later, as left-back Onismo Bhasera charged towards goal, he was hacked down in the penalty area and the referee justifiably pointed to the spot. Mushekwi stepped up to convert a penalty that made it 2-1. The Warriors however, had themselves to blame for getting a point in a match they deserved to win. Kalisto Pasuwa's men chose to defend deep from the start of the second half and they were dully punished with Mahrez scoring a brace that ensured a share of the spoils. Zimbabwe captain Willard Katsande. The Warriors were unlucky not to have wrapped up the contest in the first ...

Warriors Roll Pistons Behind 72 From Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson

... had 14 in the second half. They shot the absolute lights out. I mean, look at this. Is that good? That seems good. 3. The Andre Drummond situation continues to worry. The Pistons are better when Drummond is on the bench. There's no getting around that as the numbers plainly show. For example, the Pistons are outscored by 7.6 points per 100 possessions with Drummond and Tobias Harris on the floor together. Take Drummond off, and keep Harris on, and the Pistons outscore their opponent by 4.4 points per 100 possessions. Against the Warriors, the Pistons' rebounding numbers went up with Drummond on the bench, and they gave up 10.2 points less per 100 possessions. This is getting to be a little bit of an elephant in the room for the Pistons. If Drummond can't make them better as a unit, they're not only going to struggle, but their long-term direction is in question. Ja Vale Mc Gee had more offensive rebounds (3) than Drummond (2). 4. The 3-ball remains vital. The Pistons shot 6-of-28 from deep vs. the Warriors. Golden State shot 15-of-29. They outscored the Pistons by 27 points from long-range. If you can't keep pace in that territory through defense or offense, you're never ...

Warriors, A's & Raiders Present $750,000 Check To Oakland Fire Relief Efforts

... presented a check this evening for $750,000 to representatives from the American Red Cross and the City of Oakland, who accepted on behalf of the victims and their families, to help assist with relief efforts from the devastating Ghost Ship warehouse fire that claimed 36 lives in Oakland on December 2, 2016.  One hundred percent of the donated funds are going to those directly impacted by the fire.  The presentation was made this evening on-court at the Warriors game against the Detroit Pistons at Oracle Arena. In the immediate aftermath of the fire, a fund was established by the Oakland A’s on the crowdfunding website You __link__ to raise money for the victims of the fire, with the A’s pledging to match up to $50,000 of public donations. Subsequently, the Raiders and Warriors made the same matching ...

Warriors Rookie Jones Yearns To Put Santa Cruz Shuttle Behind Him

... teammates who aspire to achieve what he already has. Jones’ four-year rookie contract, which has team options on the last two seasons, is worth up to $5.9 million. With Zaza Pachulia, Ja Vale Mc Gee and Anderson Varejao on one-year deals, he is Golden State’s only true center signed past this season. “I feel like I’ve just got to keep working because I don’t want somebody else to take my position,” Jones said. “I know I have to get better every day.”. During Jones’ first road trip with the team known as the Sea Dubs, the bus driver didn’t account for the possibility of a late-November snowstorm in the desert, and the vehicle broke down. By the time the bus pulled into Reno Events Center for Santa Cruz’s game against the Reno Bighorns, a typical 4½-hour ride had lasted eight. Jones was recalled the next day to watch from behind the home bench in a suit as ...