Life's Too Sports

As thousands of New Orleans fans filed out of Smoothie King Center on Saturday evening in disappointment, Golden State faithful across the nation celebrated their first seven-game series sweep since the 1975 NBA Finals. For the inexperienced Pelicans, it was their first taste of the NBA Playoffs. And although it certainly did not go as planned, the young core of Jrue Holiday, Tyreke Evans, and Anthony Davis only have room to improve. For the Warriors, it was yet another chapter of an unbelievable run that seemingly began as soon as Steve Kerr became the organization's head coach. Yet after their remarkable comeback in Game 3 (a game in which they erased a 20-point fourth quarter deficit), last night's victory certainly should not have come as a surprise. Led by MVP front-runner Stephen Curry, the Warriors prevailed in four highly entertaining contests during this series, and his teammates were quick to give him overwhelming praise. "He's an unbelievable play...

Following the conclusion of their most dominant season in franchise history, the Golden State Warriors (67-15) will embark on a potential two-month postseason journey tomorrow afternoon, seeking to permanently etch their name into the NBA record books. For the Warriors, the 2014-2015 regular season has brought much joy, and very little sorrow. Amidst Klay Thompson's record-setting 37-point quarter, Stephen Curry's record-setting 286 three-point field goal season, and Steve Kerr's record-setting 67 victories in his first season as an NBA head coach, it is difficult to understand or appreciate the phenomenal regular season that has recently concluded. Statistics, however, suggest that this season's Warriors' team may be one of the greatest ten teams in NBA history. Indeed, with their victory over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday evening, Golden State became only the tenth team in NBA history to win 67 games in a single season. And after the game, Warriors...

Following a highly emotional victory over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night, the Golden State Warriors flew to northeastern Texas to begin preparation for their match-up with the Dallas Mavericks. Riding an 11-game winning streak, the Warriors would enter American Airlines Center on Saturday evening seeking the highly coveted "series sweep" against the Mavericks. And when the final buzzer FINALLY sounded, that was precisely what they had achieved. Powered by double-digit performances from seven players, the Warriors battled from start to finish, finding the majority of their success in the second quarter, a frame in which they outscored the Mavericks 33-24. Klay Thompson was Golden State's largest contributor on the offensive end, collecting a game-high 21 points in the Warriors' 123-110 victory. Harrison Barnes was also stellar for Golden State, connecting for 13 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and achieving a rare "double-double". With tonight...

With their magic number to clinch the best overall record in the NBA trimmed to three, the Golden State Warriors entered Oracle Arena on Thursday night with very little motivation. Simply, a victory in this evening's contest would only be relevant to maniacal statisticians (such as myself), or perhaps to bitter Phoenix fans who have remained disgusted by the recurring mediocre play of their team since 1968. Golden State's lack of urgency, however, was quite evident, as they flirted with the possibility of losing at home for only the third time this season. As the night unfolded, Steve Kerr's game plan seemed to focus primarily on managing the minutes of his star athletes, rather than winning, as players such as James Michael McAdoo (22 minutes) received unusually significant playing time. Lacking continuity, the Warriors frolicked throughout the majority of the game, always believing that their last-minute heroics would be more than enough to power them to their 62...

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...