Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images A live look at the reactions to Friday’s game. The Golden State Warriors handled business on Friday night, handily beating the Portland Trail Blazers with a strong defensive showing, and setting up a huge Sunday showdown with the LA Clippers. Here’s a look at the live reactions to the action, from the Golden State of Mind game thread. … [Read more...] about ‘Our offense is still offensive’ — GSoM reacts to Friday’s win
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Jonas Valanciunas is the King of the Play-In
Sacramento Kings center Jonas Valanciunas is the unofficial king of the NBA play-in tournament. With the Kings set to appear in the 2025 play-in, Jonas will be the only player in the history of the league to appear in all six tournaments so far. Jonas is a decent player, he makes a bad team better, but he is not a noticeable piece on a great team. Ultimately, he might be the … [Read more...] about Jonas Valanciunas is the King of the Play-In
Three First-Round Playoff Series Every Fan Should Hope For
The 2025 NBA Playoffs are just around the corner with the regular season ending this Sunday. There are many teams still deciding their playoff fate, and the playoff possibilities still seem endless. Some scenarios are better than others, however. Let’s take a look at the best first-round NBA playoff series from the fans’ perspective. Three First-Round Playoff Series Every Fan … [Read more...] about Three First-Round Playoff Series Every Fan Should Hope For
Golden State Warriors Dubbed Easier Playoff Matchup for LA Lakers
While fighting for playoff position, the Golden State Warriors suffered a gut-punching loss at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs. Following this last-second defeat, one analyst reflected on what it could mean for the team heading into the postseason. While Golden State is looking to build momentum into the postseason, the Spurs are a team not competing for much at this point … [Read more...] about Golden State Warriors Dubbed Easier Playoff Matchup for LA Lakers
Player grades: Warriors vs. Blazers
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