It seems like every time we look at a one-off comment on Twitter about how good the Warriors have been this season, there’s a stat to justify it. What people misunderstand about analytics is that they’re often meant to be married to the eye test, not disputing it: Good analysis is the numbers and the highlights (or lowlights) working in harmony to determine a truth about the game.
Read MoreComing into Friday night’s matchup, the Suns had not lost a game since October 27th against the Kings. That is 38 straight days without a loss and everyone in Chase Center knew what this game meant for both teams. For the Dubs, this was their best shot at some sort of revenge after Tuesday’s loss to them. But as Mark Jackson and Ryan Ruocco pointed out on the broadcast, the next matchup versus these two teams could be completely different come Christmas day.
Read MoreThe Lakers and Warriors rivalry just got real. The “Battle of LA” matchup between the Lakers and Clippers got moved from ESPN and got replaced by the Warriors vs. Suns rematch.
Per Turner Sports PR, the Suns-Warriors game on Nov. 30 drew an average of 2.4 million viewers, making it TNT’s most-watched non-opening night game since 2019.
Read MoreThere have been a myriad of iconic jerseys throughout NBA history. Just about every franchise has one that’s symbolic of an era in basketball where the league ran through their home court. The Golden State Warriors, obviously, are no exception.
Read MoreThe ability that the Warriors have to develop young talent on their team is nearly unparalleled. From Steph Curry and Klay Thompson to Jordan Poole and even Andrew Wiggins, who the Dubs have brought out of his shell in his third season with the team, the team has been able to create opportunities for talented scorers to garner success.
Read MoreStephen Curry is the greatest show in all of sports, and he stands among a select few players who can rightfully claim to have changed the game of basketball. Similar to how he shaped the game with his ability to stretch the floor, Curry continues to advance the game of basketball off the floor in a variety of ways. From establishing the Eat.Learn.Play foundation with his wife Ayesha Curry to signing a monumental talent deal with Comcast NBCUniversal, the Curry brand continues to expand and change the game (for good).
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