The Golden State Warriors have a tendency to catch a lot of media slander. Greatness has become the expectation for the dynasty that held the NBA in a stranglehold for about 5 years. The only things that could get in their way were injuries and some questionable decisions by league officials to make certain suspensions that were inarguably unnecessary, and people naturally hate ‘em for it.
Read MoreWith one of the most entertaining and electrifying All-Star weekend performances ever, Stephen Curry completely stole the show in Cleveland - as he’s done so many times before. His 50-point barrage of 16 threes (and one floater that arced up just about as high as his long-bombs did) was a show for the ages and got a few more iconic pictures to go with it.
Read MoreWhat a performance. The NBA’s 75th annual All-Star game did not disappoint as Steph Curry stole the show in Cleveland on Sunday night. He hit a record-breaking 16 threes, the most ever in any All-Star game and scored the second-most points ever with 50. It was an efficient 50 piece for the three-time champion as he did so on 30 shots with 17 makes, 16 of which were three-pointers.
Read MoreTonight, Andrew Wiggins will play in the NBA All-Star game for the first time. His selection — not just as an All-Star but as a starter — served as the latest step on a journey that has seen Wiggins evolve from an overpaid bust to a strong all-around talent who can be one of the better players on a title contender.
Read MoreHeading into the All-Star Break, playoff matchups are beginning to take shape. The NBA’s new play-in format has spiced things up a little, especially given that the 7th and 8th seeds will only be determined by the play-in. If the Warriors hold onto a top-2 seed, then one of those teams will be their first matchup.
Read MoreThe All-Star break typically signifies the beginning of the end of the season. When NBA teams have an 82 game schedule, the break is most welcomed by the teams at the top. Remarkably enough, the standings in the Western Conference are fairly set, with the early successors in Phoenix and Utah staying near the top. It takes a lot to win in this league, and because sustained success is hard to come by, there needs to be some recognition for that.
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