Green: Warriors’ 4th-quarter offense ‘atrocious’Green: Warriors’ 4th-quarter offense ‘atrocious’
Green: Warriors’ 4th-quarter offense ‘atrocious’
Green: Warriors’ 4th-quarter offense ‘atrocious’
Rarely did Stephen Curry, coach Steve Kerr and the rest of those 73-win Warriors have to stop and re-evaluate things last season. Until they lost the NBA championship to LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, of course. Golden State sure is taking inventory now, having squandered Curry’s 40-point performance and a 24-point lead in the second half of a 128-119 overtime loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night.
Rarely did Stephen Curry, coach Steve Kerr and the rest of those 73-win Warriors have to stop and re-evaluate things last season. Until they lost the NBA championship to LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, of course. Golden State sure is taking inventory now, having squandered Curry’s 40-point performance and a 24-point lead in the second half of a 128-119 overtime loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night.
Ryan Miller rescued the Vancouver Canucks on an off night. Miller made 44 saves, and the Canucks beat the Calgary Flames 4-2 on Friday for their sixth straight victory. ”We’ll definitely take the win, but it’s not good enough,” said Loui Eriksson, who scored Vancouver’s second goal.
Spoelstra: Decision to eject Dragic ‘disgraceful’
The Houston Rockets are edging toward elite status in the Western Conference, and learning that the climb comes with challenges. Facing a struggling Orlando Magic team on Friday, the Rockets found themselves in a too-close-to-call contest for the second straight night before coming away with a 100-93 win for their seventh straight victory. Houston escaped against Oklahoma City with a two-point win at home Thursday night after leading by 18 in the second half.
Thomas to Embiid: ‘Nobody can guard me’
What was supposed to be a rebuilding season for youthful Toronto could turn into a playoff appearance. Nazem Kadri sparked Toronto’s four-goal first period with a power-play score, and the Maple Leafs beat the New Jersey Devils 4-2 on Friday night for their sixth win in seven games. The victory gave Toronto 44 points for the season, moving it into third place in the Atlantic Division, a playoff spot.
What was supposed to be a rebuilding season for youthful Toronto could turn into a playoff appearance. Nazem Kadri sparked Toronto’s four-goal first period with a power-play score, and the Maple Leafs beat the New Jersey Devils 4-2 on Friday night for their sixth win in seven games. The victory gave Toronto 44 points for the season, moving it into third place in the Atlantic Division, a playoff spot.
The surf, the sun and endless views of island paradise can make the SBS Tournament of Champions feel like a working vacation. Ryan Moore and Justin Thomas were among those putting the emphasis on work at Kapalua. Thomas prepared more diligently than he did a year ago, particularly on straightening out his driver.