BOSTON — Steve Kerr pulled out a few tricks to help the Warriors’ escape Boston with a much-needed win. Most flew under the radar, but one was controversial. The Warriors called timeout down four points with over seven minutes in the fourth quarter. Nearing crunch time. But Kerr didn’t ride with all three players that…
Draymond Green not ‘thrilled’ about fourth quarter benching in Game 4 win — Monterey Herald
BOSTON — Stephen Curry looked like himself as he drained 3-point baskets to the tune of New Edition at shootaround Friday afternoon. The Warriors superstar’s status for Game 4 of the NBA Finals remains unchanged despite hurting his foot Wednesday night, coach Steve Kerr said. He won’t be under any minutes restriction as the Warriors…
NBA Finals: Warriors star Steph Curry ‘ready to go’ for Game 4 vs. Celtics — Red Bluff Daily News
By JIMMY GOLEN and KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON — Even as he lay on the court, with 240-pound Celtics center Al Horford on top of his recently recovered left ankle, Steph Curry knew what was wrong. And as soon as he stood up and took a few steps, he knew he would be…
NBA Finals: Warriors’ Steph Curry ‘going to play’ in Game 4 against Celtics — Whittier Daily News
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON — Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors have no problem playing on the road. The Celtics, meanwhile, haven’t been lights-out in Boston during these playoffs. 699 more words
NBA Finals: Road Warriors draw on experience as series moves to Boston — Press Enterprise
The question mentioned 1980s Celtics player Cedric Maxwell, who said Green would’ve “got knocked the [****] out” in his day.
Draymond Green goes on enjoyable rant about wannabe enforcers from 80s and 90s — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
Ime Udoka, who admits he purposely drew a Game 2 technical, was one of the most animated on the Celtics side when the night turned testy against Draymond Green and the Warriors. 413 more words
Celtics brace for Game 3, plan to meet ‘fire with fire’ — Boston Herald
First, stop turning the ball over.
Three things Celtics must do to bounce back against Warriors in Game 3 — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
“He tried to pull my pants down. I don’t know what that was about. That’s what Draymond Green does. He’ll do whatever it takes to win.”
Jaylen Brown on Draymond Green: “He tried to pull my pants down” — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
Green plays a dangerous game.
Draymond Green: ‘I’ve earned deferential treatment’ from referees — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
To view the live updates on your mobile device click here. GAME ESSENTIALS: Celtics (51-31) vs. Warriors (53-29), at 5 p.m. (PT). TV: ABC ODDS: Warriors -4.5. OVER/UNDER: 215. FINALS SERIES UPDATE: Celtics lead, 1-0. LAST PLAYOFF MEETING: Celtics won 1964 NBA Finals 4-1. A shocking fourth quarter collapse handed the Warriors a loss in…
Warriors-Celtics live updates: Dubs need to regroup to avoid big deficit in NBA Finals — Monterey Herald
The Warriors need to get out and run more, which starts with getting a few more stops.
Celtics vs. Warriors: Three critical things to watch in Game 2 Sunday — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
Andre Iguodala, one of the Warriors’ key veterans who returned from injury for Game 1, will not play in Game 2. Iguodala was listed as out on Golden State’s injury report Saturday afternoon with right knee inflammation. Iguodala played 12 minutes in the Game 1 loss to the Celtics, scoring seven points on 3-of-4 shooting.…
Warriors’ Andre Iguodala will miss Game 2 of NBA Finals — East Bay Times
The view from left field 