The Golden State Warriors are 11-1. There are a multitude of reasons why this is, with the primary one being that they’re just really good at basketball. Steph Curry has the highest total plus-minus in the league, as well as the best plus-minus per game… ever. The weapons are clicking together into their system, the defensive effort and energy has been insane, and Klay Thompson has yet to come back. This team, in short, is pretty scary as an opponent.
Read MoreWhile the Golden State Warriors have always maintained a core surrounding Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and Andre Iguodala amongst a slew of other faces such as Kevin Durant and Shaun Livingston, the team looks drastically different than it did even last year. This is a common phrasing around the league used to discredit them: “Their chemistry is well-established, they’re playing with guys who were around last year”, usually in direct contrast to the Lakers.
Read MoreAs the Golden State Warriors wrap up their eight-game homestand with a 119-93 win over the Chicago Bulls, the focus turns to the next test on their radar. Golden State now embarks on their first true road trip of the season, with four games that will take them across the east coast next week. After building cohesion with this roster at home, now the Warriors must carry that momentum on the road.
Read MoreThe two-time MVP hit another milestone the other night on route to dropping forty points in a blowout victory versus the Bulls. Curry became the leader in all-time three-pointers made, including the playoffs with 3,366. The former number one spot belonged to Ray Allen with 3,358, but Curry passed that with ease and in 585 fewer games played than Allen.
Read MoreThe Warriors put on a clinical victory against the Bulls last night, winning by 27 after blowing the third quarter wide open. They put up 35 points and held Chicago to just 17 as they put the game out of reach, allowing for their rookies and less-experienced rotation guys to get some minutes into the fourth quarter. One of those guys was #7 overall pick in this year’s draft, Jonathan Kuminga.
Read MoreOne of the early season’s most anticipated matchups is here: The Chicago Bulls, retooled over the offseason, will be coming to the Chase Center to play against the best team in the league in the Golden State Warriors. This is the heavyweight people have been expecting, a test for both teams to see if they’re really ready to punch once again with the NBA’s top franchises.
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