The injuries to Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have really opened things up in Dallas, and multiple players have been able to step up. The short-handed Mavs beat the Lakers by 21 points on Tuesday night, and while it was partially due to the play of some heavily-rostered players like PJ Washington, it was mostly … Read more
Steph calls out ‘glaring’ poor play as Warriors find new rock bottom originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – Roughly 47 hours after an “embarrassing” performance, as described by a smoldering Stephen Curry, the Warriors were presented with an invitation to rinse away the shame and wound up bathing in a tub … Read more
Steph records unfortunate career first in Warriors’ loss to Heat originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area At first look, most likely wouldn’t bat an eye at Steph Curry’s box scores from the Warriors past two games: 26 points on 8-of-12 shooting from the field Sunday and 31 points with eight made 3-pointers on Tuesday. … Read more
Lakers coach JJ Redick said his family was evacuated from their home in Pacific Palisades on Tuesday and offered his thoughts and prayers for everyone impacted by fires in the Los Angeles area. Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr also shared concern about the fires after his team played Tuesday night. He said his mother … Read more
Kerr refuses to view TJD’s night as silver lining in Warriors’ loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SAN FRANCISCO – On a night when Steph Curry was his normal, magical self but few other Warriors stepped up, the last thing coach Steve Kerr wanted to talk about was silver linings. Not even a … Read more
What we learned as Dubs waste Steph’s dazzling display in loss to Heat originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE SAN FRANCISCO – The term “must-win game” gets thrown around sports at a grotesquely overused rate. The Warriors’ game against the Miami Heat on Tuesday at Chase Center fit the definition. With Jimmy … Read more
Zion Williamson made his return to the court Tuesday night following a 27-game absence with a hamstring strain. It was a welcome sight for fans of the New Orleans Pelicans, and there were highlight-reel dunks. But it didn’t result in a Pelicans win. There were no signs of rust for Williamson, who put on a … Read more
Lakers forward LeBron James (23) protects the ball from Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) while surveying the court during the first half Tuesday night in Dallas. (LM Otero / Associated Press) They should have known what was coming for them, the kind of night that is easier than any other to predict in the NBA. … Read more
Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O’Neal, right, looks for an opening around Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard on March 3, 2009. (John Raoux / Associated Press) Shaquille O’Neal declared Monday night that he will never mention Dwight Howard’s name again. So does that mean the feud between the two former Lakers is over? That the beef … Read more
Jan 7, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dunks past Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (2) during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images LeBron James continues to amaze at 40 years old. Debate remains on exactly where he lands on the list of … Read more