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With the #1 seed in the Western Conference already locked up, the Golden State Warriors entered the Staples Center on Tuesday evening with merely three things to play for: pride, consistency, and the best overall record in the NBA. Lacking Draymond Green once again (shin inflammation), the Warrior reserves would need to generate a tremendous amount of energy if their team planned on leaving Los Angeles victoriously on this night. And while Golden State lacked energy and rhythm early in the contest, their intensity throughout the final three quarters of the game was commendable. By rallying from a 17-point deficit, the Warriors certainly made their presence known, particularly in the third frame, when they finally took their first lead of the night. And eventually, this overpowering Golden State squad was too much for Los Angeles to handle, as the Warriors executed magnificently down the stretch to overcome the Clippers 110-106. As always, the Splash Brothers were key contrib

With 18 days remaining until the 2015 NBA Playoffs are officially underway, the MVP discussion around the NBA has become more prevalent than ever. While many would argue that an All-Star performer such as James Harden, LeBron James, or Russell Westbrook should take home this prestigious award, it is quite evident that the true "Most Valuable NBA Player" resides in the Golden State. As the end of the regular season draws near, the Golden State Warriors are sitting atop the NBA standings, with an unbelievable record of 60-13. And while it is true that Golden State has created one of the deepest overall teams in the league, many of their franchise-record 60 victories this season have come as a direct result of the heroics of their point guard. According to the dictionary, the word "valuable" means: 1) having considerable monetary worth, 2) having qualities worthy of respect, admiration, or esteem, and 3) of considerable use, service, or importance. Stephen C

FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FRANCHISE HISTORY, THE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS HAVE WON 60 GAMES. After dispatching of the Memphis Grizzlies last evening, Golden State flew to Milwaukee, beginning their preparation to accomplish an unprecedented feat in franchise history - 60 victories in a single season. However, the Bucks were fiercely determined to prevent the Warriors from making history on this night, scrapping to maintain their position as the sixth best team in the Eastern Conference. As the first quarter came to a close, the contest looked to remain unpredictably even, as the Warriors emerged with a slim one-point lead. Nevertheless, their "slim lead" would expand rapidly during the ensuing quarters, as the game quickly became the blowout that Golden State fans had anticipated. Once again, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson were notable forces for the Warriors, combining for 46 points in a dominant victory. And by the end of the night, it certainly was time to celebra

Three days after collecting their first division title in nearly four decades, the Golden State Warriors arrived at the FedEx Forum on Friday evening, seeking to down a potential Western Conference Finals opponent. Although the Warriors had dropped 12 of their last 14 games against the Grizzlies, they entered the night with impenetrable focus, poised to reverse that downward trend. Tonight's contest would certainly be anything besides dull, as NBA fans from coast to coast hyped up one undeniable statistic: the Memphis Grizzlies are the ONLY team in the NBA that the Warriors have not beaten. After 48 minutes of play, however, that statement would become irreparably inaccurate. Led by MVP-caliber point guard Stephen Curry (38 points and 10 assists), Golden State took Memphis by storm this evening, derailing them 107-84 in a game which definitely lacked second-half intensity. Klay Thompson was also masterful, dropping in 28 points of his own en route to the Warriors' 59

After a route of the Washington Wizards last evening, the Golden State Warriors entered tonight's contest against the Portland Trailblazers in pursuit of their first division crown in 39 years. And by winning their slated match-up by the score of 122-108, Golden State has achieved that very feat - a feat that seemed hopelessly unobtainable after the firing of head coach Mark Jackson this past summer. While many were quick to criticize the decision made by Warriors' ownership, hiring Steve Kerr has already paid dividends, and will likely continue to do so for many years to come. Tonight's game simply marked another chapter in the brilliant storybook of one of the greatest rookie head coaches in NBA history. Predictably, this evening's outcome was never in question, as Golden State was determined to clinch the Pacific as soon as humanly possible. And although they struggled mightily in the first half, the Warriors exploded in the third quarter, stacking up impr

Following a significantly large victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night, the Golden State Warriors would have to overcome a major obstacle to complete their perfect home stand on this evening. Rolling into town looking to avenge two consecutive losses were the always dangerous Washington Wizards (40-30). Thankfully for Golden State, Klay Thompson had finally resumed basketball activities, and was slated to start and play 25 minutes for the Warriors tonight. Thus, the honoring of the 1975 Warriors NBA Title would likely turn into a victory celebration, capping yet another perfect home stand for a dynamic Golden State roster. Nevertheless, the daunting duo of John Wall and Bradley Beal have generally proven themselves as a highly dangerous opposition, and the Warriors were certainly aware that they would have to proceed with caution. On this night, however, Washington was doomed from the beginning, as historical greatness was bound to motivate Golden State beyond any sort

A taco salesman once proclaimed, "He makes it rain so much, they're asking him to end the California drought."  Indeed, the above quote was provided for comic relief in the chain of commercials which the Warriors have released on CSN Bay Area this season. Nevertheless, over the past few years, Golden State's prodigal son has altered this "joke" into an indisputable reality.  The 27-year-old Davidson product, more fondly known as the "Human Torch" or "Baby-Faced Assassin", has been a substantial force for his exuberant Warriors' squad since the beginning of the 2012-2013 season. And while Stephen Curry's shooting percentage had certainly stagnated over the past five games (25-for-72, which converts to a dismal 34.7%), he finally re-emerged tonight as the dominant finisher that Golden State has grown accustomed to. Courtesy of Klay Thompson's continued absence, Curry was left with no choice but to shine, if the Warrio

Less than 48 hours after defeating the best team in the Eastern Conference, the Golden State Warriors entered Oracle Arena on Friday night ready to square off against a potential first-round playoff opponent - the New Orleans Pelicans. While New Orleans would undoubtedly be prepared for Golden State's lethal attack, the Warriors were set to flex their muscles once again, seeking to push their dominant winning streak against the Pelicans to 10. Unfortunately for New Orleans, they were in jeopardy of being blown out once again, as they lacked the presence of four of their largest contributors (Jrue Holiday, Omer Asik, Ryan Anderson, and Anthony Davis). However, with Klay Thompson once again sitting, the early portion of the game was not going extraordinarily well for Golden State. Stephen Curry was abysmal throughout the majority of the night - his stat line would show 1-of-13 shooting from the field by the midway point of the third frame. Nevertheless, this evening was ab

While the majority of basketball fans in the United States settled in to watch Dayton and Boise State do battle in the "First Four" of the NCAA Tournament, the most highly anticipated game of the season was tipping off in the Golden State. The evening's contest would feature two of the very best teams in the NBA: the Atlanta Hawks (53-14) and the Golden State Warriors (53-13). And after suffering a painful loss against the Hawks earlier in the season on Georgia soil, the Warriors were ready to send a message tonight - a message declaring that they are the true powerhouse team in the NBA. Make no mistake, Atlanta is an outstanding team in their own right. Golden State, however, was simply unstoppable on this night. Lacking the second member of their "Splash Brother" tandem, the Warriors would need a significant amount of scoring from their role players tonight in order to emerge as the victor. Thankfully, on this particular evening, Golden State foun

WE INTERRUPT THIS PROGRAM TO BRING YOU THIS IMPORTANT NEWS BULLETIN: FOR THE THIRD CONSECUTIVE SEASON, THE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS ARE POSTSEASON BOUND. And there you have it. The Warriors are OFFICIALLY going to the 2015 NBA Playoffs. After all, tonight's contest promised to be one of the most intriguing of the season for Golden State, simply because they had the opportunity to clinch a postseason birth against one of their oldest and most bitter rivals. Regardless of the Warriors' excitement, however, the Los Angeles Lakers were not willing to go down without a fight. Instead, they remained remarkably even with Golden State throughout the first quarter of play, and would stay in a similar position throughout the entirety of the contest. Undoubtedly, a large portion of their success was a direct result of their ability to control the Warriors' immensely talented backcourt. In particular, Stephen Curry was having a sub-par evening, as Golden State scratched an

With the recent announcement of the "March Madness" tournament games, much of the focus in the United States has momentarily shifted from the NBA in favor of the NCAA Tournament. Millions of Americans from coast to coast are frantically filling in their brackets and seeking last-minute advice from experts on match-ups which seem nearly impossible to predict. In Northern California, however, the spotlight remains on the hottest and most dominant team in the NBA: the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors (52-13) enter this evening's contest following a dominant victory over the New York Knicks, which saw the "Splash Brothers" strike for over 50 points. Conversely, the Los Angeles Lakers (17-48) enter the night following back-to-back devastating losses, and it is quite unlikely that tonight's game will hold a more favorable result for the men wearing purple and gold. Currently, the line (i.e. margin of victory) is Golden State by 18, and barring an abs

In their first meeting of the season at Madison Square Garden on February 7th, the Golden State Warriors dispatched of the New York Knicks 106-92. This evening's rematch would feature the best team in the NBA (the 51-13 Warriors) against the worst team in the NBA (the 13-51 Knicks). And with their full squad available in tonight's contest at Oracle Arena, Golden State's victory would not be nearly as difficult to obtain. After a shaky opening period, the Warriors' offense exploded at a record-setting pace, draining 47 points on 78 percent shooting in the second frame. The third brought much of the same, and by the fourth quarter, the Warriors' starters had become spectators. Stephen Curry was a key contributor in Golden State's dominant win, dropping 25 points and dishing out 11 assists on his 27th birthday. Klay Thompson was also magnificent, connecting for a game-high 27 points in an outstanding shooting performance. While the final quarter went

With their status as one of the best overall teams in the NBA firmly cemented, the Golden State Warriors (51-12) entered the Pepsi Center on Friday night for their sole road venture of the season against the Denver Nuggets (24-41). Although the Nuggets' season had been fairly miserable thus far, their fortunes had turned around as of late, as they had emerged as the victor in four of their previous six contests. Nevertheless, Warriors' coach Steve Kerr was not incredibly concerned, as he and his coaching staff made the bold decision to rest four of their most vital pieces: Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Andre Iguodala, and Andrew Bogut. Golden State would definitely have their hands full on this night. With Marreese Speights serving a one-game suspension for reckless driving, the Warriors would have only nine available players in tonight's game: Shaun Livingston, Justin Holiday, Harrison Barnes, Draymond Green, David Lee, Leandro Barbosa, Festus Ezeli, James Michael

Entering Wednesday night's contest against the Detroit Pistons, the Golden State Warriors remained as confident as ever. Following their victory in Phoenix on Monday evening, they had pushed their incredible overall record to 50-12. And with the Detroit Pistons in town (losers of seven consecutive games), Golden State's outstanding winning percentage looked prime to increase. The victory, however, would not come without tremendous adversity. Stephen Curry struggled immensely with his shot tonight, converting on only four of his many field goal attempts, and finishing with merely 9 points. Nevertheless, his "splash" partner Klay Thompson was omnipresent this evening - always there to pick up his slack. Recently out of an extended scoring slump, Thompson dropped in a game-high 27 points to power the Warriors to a 105-98 victory. Tonight's win certainly cemented the importance of the Oracle Arena crowd as well, as they pushed Golden State to an untouch

Following a colossally huge victory against the Los Angeles Clippers yesterday afternoon, the Golden State Warriors flew south for a quick one-game road trip. In tonight's contest, the Warriors would seek to turn the tables in the desert against a strong divisional foe - the Phoenix Suns.  Entering the game, however, history was definitely not on Golden State's side, as the Warriors held a miserable record of 10-72 in games on Arizona soil since 1980. Nevertheless, on this particular night, Golden State refused to be deterred. After a rocky first half, the Warriors flashed their dominance in the second half, steamrolling the Suns in a 98-80 blowout win. This victory marked a quite significant milestone for Golden State: 50 wins. Indeed, for the first time in franchise history, the Warriors have won 50 games in back-to-back seasons. Needless to say, this team will likely collect many more wins before all is said and done, as even on a poor shooting night, Golden Sta

After notching yet another impressive home victory on Friday night against Dallas, the Golden State Warriors stepped onto their home court this afternoon for an intense battle with their biggest nemesis - the Los Angeles Clippers. Today's contest would surely feature everything: two high-octane offenses, gritty defenses, and above all, bitter rivals. Golden State would certainly have to play impressive basketball in order to win their sixth straight at Oracle Arena. And, as expected, the Warriors were up to the challenge. Though Golden State's offense stagnated early, they were eventually able to establish a solid game plan that allowed them to cruise to their 49th victory of the season. With Stephen Curry (12 points) largely out of the scoring equation, the Warriors relied heavily on their role players to chip in offensively. Shaun Livingston (21 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals) was a standout performer off of Golden State's bench today.  Draymond

48 hours removed from an impressive home victory against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Golden State Warriors entered Oracle Arena seeking to continue their winning streak against the always tough Dallas Mavericks. Tonight's contest would mark the first meeting between these two teams since Stephen Curry's historic 51-point performance which powered the Warriors to an easy victory against the Mavericks on February 4th. And on an Authentic Fan Friday night at Oracle, Golden State was confident that they would be able to take six straight games from Dallas for the first time since 1997. In the opening frame, Curry took over where he left off in early February, collecting 13 points, 4 assists, and a steal as the Warriors outpaced the Mavericks 29-24. With Curry fading into the background in the second quarter, Golden State steadily pushed their advantage to 12, courtesy of strong performances by Shaun Livingston, Draymond Green and company. Largely because of their ability to

Fresh off of their most grueling road trip of the season, the Golden State Warriors returned to Oracle Arena on Wednesday night in pursuit of a victory against the scuffling Milwaukee Bucks. After battling through the toughest stretches of their schedule, the remainder of Golden State's season would likely prove much more favorable. Although their margin of error on this night would certainly be slim, the Warriors' confidence level was at an all-time high. And it certainly didn't hurt that they entered the contest with a record of 24-2 at home. Led by Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson (the Splash Brothers), as well as Draymond Green's offensive explosion on his birthday, Golden State was money in the first quarter. The Warriors were seeking to embarrass Jason Kidd's Bucks. Slowly, but surely, however, the Milwaukee comeback began, as Giannis Antetokounmpo and company simply refused to fall quietly. The intense Milwaukee second quarter rally culminated when Mi

Shortly after completing the largest comeback in the NBA this season, the Golden State Warriors boarded their team plane, expecting a quick flight to Brooklyn. Instead of a celebratory flight, however, the Warriors were rewarded with a massive, five-hour delay. The team did not arrive in Brooklyn until 4 A.M. In tonight's contest, therefore, the challenge would be battling through tremendous fatigue to overcome the desperate Brooklyn Nets. Unfortunately for the Warriors, the Nets had other plans. "We've got to make a statement and start building something at home," Brooklyn coach Lionel Hollins said. "We haven't been a very good home team. We need to go home and excite the Brooklyn fans." And that they did. After scuffling in the first half, the frantic Warriors struggled to find their rhythm in the third quarter. Curry and Bogut each picked up their fourth foul early in the frame, yet a resilient Golden State team continued battling, trim

Coming off of a dominant performance in Toronto, the Golden State Warriors were seeking to find their consistency tonight in Boston. Many critics of the team throughout the season have questioned their legitimacy because of their inability to shake mediocre opponents. Tonight, the Warriors would look to silence those doubters. The game did not start as Golden State had intended. The Warriors were being punished on both ends of the court, as the Celtics (23-33) pushed their lead to a seemingly insurmountable margin. Midway through the second quarter, Boston was leading Golden State by 26 points. In order to win this game, the Warriors were going to have to pump out their biggest comeback of the season. And that they did. However, their impressive comeback did not happen all at once. It started out gradually, as slowly, but surely, Golden State climbed their way back into the contest. As usual, Stephen Curry led the way, dropping in 37 points in 37 minutes of playing time. Oth