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[ad_1] Third-quarter Warriors return in victorious fashion vs. Thunder originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – During their championship seasons, the Warriors widely were recognized around the NBA as the best third-quarter team in basketball. Time and time again, Golden State would turn close games into blowouts with their dominance coming out of halftime. While that feeling …

[ad_1] Golden State Warriors are 11th in the Western Conference [Getty Images] The Golden State Warriors withstood a 52-point haul from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to beat Western Conference leaders Oklahoma Thunder 116-109. Canada’s Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points in the first half as his side led 58-48 at the break but Golden State fought back to pull away for victory. The home …

[ad_1] With Donte DiVincenzo sidelined, the Timberwolves don’t have much margin for error as they look to climb up the Western Conference standings. On Wednesday, they were also forced to play without Naz Reid, who was unavailable due to an illness. Enter PG/SG Nickeil Alexander-Walker (4%), who had his most productive night of the season in Minnesota’s win over Phoenix. …

[ad_1] Trusted veterans lead Warriors past Thunder for best win of season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – A half hour prior to Wednesday’s tip-off, it was announced Warriors rookie Quinten Post would make his first NBA start. Soon after, it was clear the game wasn’t going to be about the rookie. The Warriors’ 116-109 win …

[ad_1] Warriors’ thunderous win sends timely message to front office originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – With eight days remaining before the NBA trade deadline, the Warriors’ shot callers are in the final stages of assessing whether they have the resources and audacity needed to deal their way into the same neighborhood as the Western Conference …

[ad_1] What we learned as Warriors stun first-place Thunder in comeback win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE SAN FRANCISCO – Nine days after getting blown out by the Boston Celtics and looking nothing like an NBA playoff contender, the Warriors turned the tide and stunned the best team in basketball, beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-109 …

[ad_1] The Oklahoma City Thunder, the NBA’s top team, got 52 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the NBA’s leading scorer, on Wednesday. It wasn’t enough to defeat a team just hovering above .500. The Golden State Warriors stunned the Thunder with a 116-109 win, despite an enormous night from Gilgeous-Alexander. The MVP candidate posted his first career 50-point game just a …

[ad_1] About an hour after his Nuggets got outplayed on both ends of the floor at Madison Square Garden, Nikola Jokic had this to say about the Knicks: “They’re a really good team. I think they are the favorites – not the favorites, but, I think [they are] top-five candidates for the title.” That’s high praise from a three-time MVP …

[ad_1] 3 observations after bench steps up, Sixers beat Kings for 4th consecutive win originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Eight days after allowing 144 points in a seventh consecutive loss, the Sixers have a four-game winning streak. They picked up another victory Wednesday night in Philadelphia, beating the Kings by a 117-104 margin. Tyrese Maxey had 30 points and …

[ad_1] Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart was ejected on Wednesday night after he took out Indiana Pacers big man Thomas Bryant with a hard forearm randomly in the first half. Midway through the second quarter of the 133-119 loss in Indianapolis, Stewart looked like he was going to try and box Bryant out after a shot when he suddenly hit …

[ad_1] This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to The Big Number Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine crunch the numbers to explain why this season could have more triple-doubles recorded than any NBA season in history. One of the big reasons is Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic who is currently averaging a triple-double this season. But it’s …

[ad_1] Kristaps Porzingis credits ‘smoother shot’ for recent success originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Kristaps Porzingis continues to be a game-changer for the reigning champion Boston Celtics. The veteran big man has been lights out for the C’s since making his season debut on Nov. 25, especially since the calendar turned to 2025. He entered Wednesday averaging 19.3 points …

[ad_1] On a night when the Knicks played well enough to get leads, but not well enough to completely bury the Nuggets, Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby took advantage of every open look and made just enough effort plays to outlast Denver for a 122-112 win Wednesday at Madison Square Garden. Brunson finished the night with 30 points on 10-for-16 …

[ad_1] The Charlotte Hornets will have to play at least a few games without LaMelo Ball. The point guard sustained a left ankle sprain on Monday and will be re-evaluated in a week, the team announced Wednesday. The injury occurred when Ball, after shooting a 3-pointer, walked backward into Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt while admiring his shot. After …

[ad_1] CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Keon Johnson led a balanced Brooklyn attack with 18 points, and the Nets snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 104-83 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. Jalen Wilson added 15 points and Tosan Evbuomwan had 14 for the Nets, who never trailed. Ben Simmons returned after missing the last five games with …

[ad_1] Report: LaVine seen as ‘safer’ trade but Warriors warming to Butler originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors long have been looking to make a move — the right move — to help bolster their roster for the second half of the 2024-25 NBA season ahead of next week’s trade deadline. Golden State is one of the …

[ad_1] How Christie is managing Fox trade rumors with Kings’ locker room originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It’s been a tense couple of days for the Kings after reports emerged that Sacramento could potentially engage in trade talks involving star guard De’Aaron Fox ahead of the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline. After Fox addressed those rumors for the …

[ad_1] This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to Good Word with Goodwill Vincent Goodwill and Isis “Ice” Young react to reports that De’Aaron Fox could be departing the Sacramento Kings and possibly join Victor Wembanyama on the San Antonio Spurs ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Vince and Ice then discuss if Pat Riley is getting …

[ad_1] Kerr hails Iguodala as ‘unsung hero’ during Warriors dynasty originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Warriors coach Steve Kerr gave franchise icon Andre Iguodala his flowers Tuesday after Golden State announced his No. 9 jersey will be hung in the Chase Center rafters on Feb. 23. Kerr, who coached Iguodala for seven of his eight Warriors seasons, explained …

[ad_1] Fox addresses Kings trade rumors: ‘I expect the unexpected’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area De’Aaron Fox shared his first public comments since it was reported Tuesday that the Kings were open to discussing potentially trading him before the NBA’s Feb. 6 deadline. The Kings star point guard spoke to The Sacramento Bee’s Chris Biderman after shootaround Wednesday …

[ad_1] ‘Mad Dog’ dumbfounded by Warriors retiring Iguodala’s No. 9 jersey originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Radio talking head Chris “Mad Dog” Russo strongly disapproves of the Warriors’ decision to retire franchise icon Andre Iguodala’s No. 9 jersey at Chase Center on Feb. 23. While shouting on ESPN’s “First Take” on Monday, Russo explained why he believes Golden …

[ad_1] Report: Vučević views Warriors as desirable trade destination originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors reportedly have some level of interest in trading for Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vučević, and the feeling about a potential union in the Bay appears to be mutual. Golden State has been connected to the 6-foot-10 center for weeks, and The Athletic’s …

[ad_1] Wiggins will lead Warriors’ team effort to stop SGA, Thunder originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Warriors know what they’re up against Wednesday night when they face Oklahoma City, which is bossing the NBA this season. The Thunder have the best record, the best defense, the best net rating and the leading candidate for Most Valuable Player. …

[ad_1] Caitlin Clark is going to wait until Indianapolis hosts the WNBA All-Star weekend in July to enter her first 3-point contest as a pro. The Fever star declined an invitation to participate in a special challenge during NBA All-Star weekend, her representatives at Excel Sports said. There had been discussions for Clark to participate in a contest similar to …

[ad_1] Caitlin Clark declines invite to 3-point shootout at NBA All-Star weekend originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Caitlin Clark is going to wait until Indianapolis hosts the WNBA All-Star weekend in July to enter her first 3-point contest as a pro. The Fever star declined an invitation to participate in a special challenge during NBA All-Star weekend next month, …