Golden State Of Mind

Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images Forgetting a key defensive principle costs the Warriors on Christmas. At the 10-minute mark of the fourth quarter, Brandin Podziemski found himself switched onto LeBron James after the Los Angeles Lakers ran one of their pet half-court sets (“Horns Chin”). Podziemski’s switch was prompted by the “chin” cut performed by his man … [Read more...] about On the Warriors falling into the trap of not trapping the box against the Lakers

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images The NBA insider isn’t saying anything new, but will it ever come true? The Golden State Warriors have put themselves in a familiar (and foreseeable) position. Failing to solidify themselves as a top contender in the Western Conference and lacking a bonafide star who can score besides Steph Curry, the pressure and speculation from fans … [Read more...] about Shams Charania: Warriors focused on finding a star to follow Steph Curry

Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images The Lakers big man went to the locker room after appearing to roll his ankle. Both Los Angeles Lakers superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis were questionable to play in their Christmas matchup against the Golden State Warriors. Both players ultimately suited up and were in the starting lineup, however, Davis left the game … [Read more...] about Lakers star Anthony Davis leaves game against Warriors with injury

Photo by Kavin Mistry/Getty Images Per Evan Sidery, the Warriors ‘have recently checked in’ with the Bulls about a Nikola Vučević trade. The Golden State Warriors clearly need more offensive firepower. With no one between Jonathan Kuminga, Brandin Podziemski, Buddy Hield, and Andrew Wiggins emerging as a clear number two scorer to Steph Curry, the Dubs turned to the … [Read more...] about Report: Warriors have ‘checked in’ on Bulls C Nikola Vučević

Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images LeBron James and Steph Curry showed up on the big stage, but the Lakers supporting cast got the job done. The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors 113-110 to cap off an exciting day of NBA basketball on Christmas Day. The Lakers improved to 17-13 on the season. The Warriors fell to 16-14. In what could easily … [Read more...] about LeBron James and Steph Curry live up to the moment in Lakers 115-113 win over Warriors