In 2021, Los Angeles defeated Golden State in the first round of the competition to earn the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference. Two years later, the Lakers earned the No. 7 seed once again, this time by taking down the Timberwolves. The Lakers still have a chance of fini...
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The Golden State Warriors broke the 1995–96 Chicago Bulls’ record of 72 wins by going 73-9. Steve Kerr, coach of the Warriors, was a guard on that Bulls team; however, unlike Chicago, Golden State did not win the NBA title, falling to the Cleveland Cavaliers after leading the Finals...
The Wolves' West finals foe went through a similar ascension two years ago when Doncic -- just 23 at the time -- led them to the conference finals, where they lost to the more-seasoned Golden State Warriors in five games. The Mavs took their lumps and reloaded, trading fo...
Apr 16, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) sits on the bench during action against the Sacramento Kings in the fourth quarter during a play-in game of the 2024 NBA playoffs at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit...
matching the second-best start in NBA history. They joined the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors, the 1993-94 Houston Rockets, and the 1948-49 Washington Capitols as the only teams to open a season at 15-0. Those Warriors hold the NBA record for the best start...
The Warriors face the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday looking to secure the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference. The loser will become the No. 9 seed. Becoming the No. 8 seed would mean the Warriors only need to win one play-in game to make the playoffs, while the No. 9 seed would ...
There’s something deeper going on, too. Houston was on a mission last season. The Rockets seemed to genuinely believe they could beat Golden State. GM Daryl Morey said they were“obsessed” with that goal. The Rockets had a practically flawless season, the Warriors were vulnerable, and Houst...
When the pressure got to them, they’d revert to bad habits and lose all the poise that got them far. But now, they have Kawhi Leonard, and all of a sudden, they’ve become the franchise that holds the Golden State Warriors – the GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS – at arm’s length in a ...
6. Golden State Warriors (from Minnesota) Keon Johnson Tennessee SG Age: 19.1 The Warriors elected to select James Wiseman over LaMelo Ball last year with the short-term goal of maximizing their championship window. Taking more of a long-term view might be more prudent now, considering the ...