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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...

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 ...