Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images Assessing every Golden State player’s performance from the team’s 103-86 win over Portland. Unlike on Wednesday, the Golden State Warriors handled business on Friday night in their final road game of the regular season, besting the Portland Trail Blazers 103-86. The Dubs don’t get much credit for beating a lottery-bound team that was … [Read more...] about Player grades: Warriors vs. Blazers
Warriors defense returns in 103-86 win over Portland
Jimmy Butler, probably about to draw a foul. | Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images Jimmy Butler led the way with 24 points as Golden State stifled Portland to stay even with the pack in the Western Conference Two nights after the Golden State Warriors gave up 38 4th-quarter points in a devastating loss to the San Antonio Spurs, the Dubs matched their stingiest defensive … [Read more...] about Warriors defense returns in 103-86 win over Portland
Steph Curry returns after thumb injury
Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images Yikes. The Golden State Warriors have a whole lot to fight for over their final two games. They control their own fate, but still have a lot of work to do to secure one of the top six spots in the Western Conference, and avoid the play-in tournament. But their biggest goal over their last two games is to stay as healthy as possible, so … [Read more...] about Steph Curry returns after thumb injury
Warriors have a small window to avoid the play-in tournament
Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images Do they have what it takes to get out of the play-in bracket? The Golden State Warriors aren’t just trying to avoid the play-in tournament—they’re running from it like it owed Draymond Green an apology. And for good reason. Looking at the standings, the Dubs sit locked in a three-way tie at 47-33 with the Grizzlies and … [Read more...] about Warriors have a small window to avoid the play-in tournament
Warriors vs. Trail Blazers injury report
Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images The full injury report for Friday night’s game. The Golden State Warriors play the penultimate game of their regular season tonight, when they visit the Portland Trail Blazers. It’s an extremely important game against a team with nothing to play for that is without many of its best players. I’d say it’s hard to see them losing, but … [Read more...] about Warriors vs. Trail Blazers injury report