Warriors

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Warriors' Steve Kerr delivers impassioned plea for gun control after ... (ESPN)

Hours before Tuesday night's Game 4 in Dallas, Warriors coach Steve Kerr delivered an impassioned plea for gun control in response to the mass shooting at a ...

Just two days after the Buffalo mass shooting, one person was killed and five others were wounded in a shooting at a Taiwanese church in Laguna Woods, California, that was described by the Orange County sheriff as a "politically motivated hate incident." But the news of what is happening, not just here in Texas but throughout our country, is sad." After the game, Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale echoed Kerr, emphasizing, "Something has to change." "We will truly play with heavy hearts tonight for the community, for the school of Robb Elementary School," Kidd said. I've had enough" Kerr said. I ask you: Are you going to put your own desire for power ahead of the lives of our children and our elderly and our churchgoers? "I'm fed up. As he looked into the camera, he continued, "So I ask you: [Senate Minority Leader] Mitch McConnell, I ask all of you senators who refuse to do anything about the violence and school shootings and supermarket shootings. "Uvalde, There are no right words. This was the school's last week of classes before summer break. I am so tired of the, excuse, I am sorry, I am tired of the moments of silence. On numerous occasions, including Tuesday, Kerr has pointed to H.R.8, a bill that would tighten background check rules for firearm purchases.

So, About My Warriors-Mavs Prediction ... (Sports Illustrated)

The column laid out valid enough reasoning, highlighting Dallas's stout defense—and the fact that the Mavs had contained Stephen Curry better than just about ...

Interestingly enough, Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez—the incoming owners of the Timberwolves—apparently came in with a similar strategy, wanting to find a star executive to lead the organization, and having a willingness to open not only the pocketbook but some of the profits, too, to get who they wanted. It left New York with a fundamentally different situation than the Heat, which, just months before Riley’s exit, were sold to Micky Arison. When he got ownership of the club from Billy Cunningham and Lewis Schaffel, Arison took 88% of the Heat, an acquisition that gave him relatively unilateral ability to hand over a cut of the organization to Riley as they negotiated a deal for him to join the Heat. You can read the book excerpt concerning Riley’s controversial exit from New York in The New York Times. He’s one of the nicest people in the industry, but also one of the very brightest in terms of spelling out the game to people eager to understand it better. I have to admit: I’m always a bit fascinated when someone gets a dual role, where they serve as part of the coaching staff and as part of management, while handling player personnel. Yet New York had a contract extension offer on the table to double the $1.5 million he earned per year—an amount that would have given him $15 million over the next five years. Chris Mannix was in the mysterious NBA draft lottery room last week and did a behind-the-scenes write-up on what that process is like to be a part of. This year’s return of Thompson, paired with the emergence of Poole, has given the Warriors a new look that makes Wiggins dangerous in a way he probably couldn’t have ever been as a No. 1 or even a No. 2 scorer with the Timberwolves. It was part of the reason why Dallas looked beyond lost as it blew a 19-point advantage and couldn’t string together stops in the final quarter of Game 2. And it’s an almost cruel exercise, given how much mental and physical stamina is required to guard the Warriors, which treat their offensive possessions like a sped-up version of the teacup rides at Disney, with multiple players racing around, screening for one another in weird spots. There’s also plenty to be said for the other side of the ball, where Wiggins is utilizing the strategy the Mavs used to perfection a round ago: To repeatedly make the opposing team’s primary ballhandler work far harder than usual on defense. - Kevon Looney, the generally quiet center, has made life miserable for Dallas on the offensive glass and as a dump-off man, who consistently maneuvers behind the Mavs’ confused, overextended defense. As you might have noticed, Golden State has made the man who penned that piece look funny in the light.

Why Steve Kerr went back to Warriors starters late in Game 4 loss to ... (NBC Sports)

But a weird thing happened. The unit of Jordan Poole, Damion Lee, Nemanja Bjelica, Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody played well. Really well. So well that they ...

Because of the Warriors' furious comeback, the Mavericks were forced to keep Luka Dončić, Jalen Brunson, Dorian Finney-Smith, Reggie Bullock and Maxi Kleber on the court. So well that they took a large bite out of the Mavericks' lead, cutting the deficit all the way down to eight points with just under three and a half minutes left in regulation. I also felt like the group that had played that great run in the fourth quarter, maybe was getting a little tired there. They deserved to win. "Yeah, I mean, with about five minutes left, I think we cut it to 14 or so," Kerr said. The unit of Jordan Poole, Damion Lee, Nemanja Bjelica, Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody played well.

Warriors' Steve Kerr delivers emotional, passionate plea in wake of ... (CBSSports.com)

Kerr did not speak about basketball prior to Game 4 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday.

But we have to find a way to be pro, find a way to win, and move forward. We're going to try to play the game. We're going to play the game tonight. That's what we're going to do. We are being held hostage by 50 senators in Washington who refuse to even put it to a vote, despite what we, the American people, want. Fifty senators in Washington are going to hold us hostage. We're going to start the same way tonight. We're going to go play a basketball game. I ask you: Are you going to put your own desire for power ahead of the lives of our children and our elderly and our churchgoers? So I ask you, Mitch McConnell, I ask all of you senators who refuse to do anything about the violence and school shootings and supermarket shootings. There's 50 senators right now who refuse to vote on HR8, which is a background check rule that the House passed a couple years ago. I'm not going to talk about basketball.

Warriors' Damion Lee Says 'It's Easier to Get a Gun Than Baby ... (Sports Illustrated)

Editor's note: This story contains details of a mass casualty event and gun violence. After his team's loss to the Mavericks in Game 4 on Tuesday, ...

“So I ask you, Mitch McConnell, I ask all of you senators who refuse to do anything about the violence and school shootings and supermarket shootings. He said there were “50 senators, right now, who refuse to vote on HR8.” The bill would implement background check requirements for firearms, and it was passed by the House in February 2019, per Congress.gov. “It’s sad the world that we live in.

Thompson: Young Warriors snatch confidence, momentum — even ... (The Athletic)

The Warriors' frontline players laid another egg in a closeout game on the road, but their youngsters grabbed some momentum at the end.

Which is why luring the Mavericks starters back in was a big deal. The Warriors failed, for the second time in the postseason, to get the sweep. But the lack of pressure doesn’t thwart the confidence they gained. So much went right for the Mavericks, and at no point did the Warriors have the capacity to alter the momentum. Neither was as convincing as the road loss that came before it, but the Warriors have been clutch at Chase Center. They may need to be that again, as Dallas is more potent offensively and has gotten hot on the road before. But he put pressure on the rim and drew multiple fouls. That’s three in this postseason, and the last two, at Memphis and at Dallas, were blowouts. The Mavericks took the 29-point lead because they had the same vibe. They were in because the Warriors had waved the white flag on Game 4. The Mavericks’ 29-point lead was down to eight, and they were on the verge of getting swept in epic fashion. The Warriors’ frontline players laid another egg in a closeout game on the road. Luka Dončić was back in the game.

Partner Content | Game 5 Warriors vs. Mavericks picks: Count on ... (Toronto Star)

The Dallas Mavericks staved off elimination on Tuesday, but they've got a long way to go if they want to be the first NBA team to come back from a 3-0...

Golden State has averaged 117.8 points per game on its home court during the playoffs, and the more the ball is going in, the better Thompson’s chances of clearing this prop get. Despite his recent heroics, the Slovenian superstar is just 4-for-14 beating this ambitious total during the playoffs. If your only advantage is turning the ball over slightly less, you’re probably not in good shape. Prior to the Warriors’ Game 4 loss, they’d outscored the Mavericks by nine points or more in each game, and it’s hard to find a statistical edge for Dallas through the first four games: Skip Advertisement Skip Advertisement

Game 5 Preview: Warriors vs. Mavericks - 5/26/22 (Warriors.com)

The Dubs are up 3-1 in the Western Conference Finals, and the squad needs one more win to punch their ticket to the NBA Finals. In the 2022 NBA Playoffs, the ...

AST: Doncic (6.4) REB: Doncic (9.9) PTS: Doncic (31.9) The fourth quarter feat was led by rookies Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody, who took the court together for the first time since Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals series. The Warriors host the Dallas Mavericks for Game 5 of the best-of-seven series at Chase Center on Thursday night. Game 5 Preview: Warriors vs.

Key Player On Game 5 Injury Reports For Warriors And Mavs (Sports Illustrated)

The Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks have released their initial injury reports for Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals on Thursday night in ...

- SHOULD THE BUCKS MAKE A TRADE? On Sunday afternoon, the Milwaukee Bucks lost Game 7 to the Boston Celtics, which officially ends their 2021-22 NBA season in the second-round. The Warriors would be in the Finals for the sixth time in eight seasons. Key Player On Game 5 Injury Reports For Warriors And Mavs

Warriors look to close out Mavs and get back to NBA Finals (The Globe and Mail)

The Mavericks closed it out from there, but the flashes from the young group could earn them more time. Kuminga hadn't played at all the previous two games ...

With a win Thursday, the Mavs would be the 12th team to force a Game 6 and only three teams have gotten to a Game 7 before losing. It’s been a up-and-down series for Dallas’s Reggie Bullock and getting the best version of him will be key if the Mavericks want to stay alive. No team has ever rallied from 3-0 down to win a best-of-seven playoff series in NBA history and even getting it back to Dallas for Game 6 would be rare. Luka Doncic has led the way with 98 points and 35 rebounds in the three wins but says the key has been aggressiveness on offense and more commitment to defence. Kuminga hadn’t played at all the previous two games before scoring 17 points in just under 22 minutes in Game 4. For the third straight series, the Warriors lost their first chance to advance while playing on the road.

Disengaged, distracted Warriors fall to Mavericks in shadow of ... (NBC Sports Bay Area)

Given the tragic events in Uvalde, Texas earlier in the day, it was only for the Warriors to be distracted in Game 4.

They played like a team on the brink of elimination but unwilling to embrace the joys of summer. Defense that looked a lot like that which was played as the Warriors were slumping and skidding through January, February and March. Through three quarters they were outshot (53.1/52.8 percent to 40.6/25.0), outrebounded (40-32) and had only 16 assists, to 24 for the Mavericks. “It’s difficult to keep perspective on a day like today. Even the most devoted fan can understand why. It was not to be. “As a coach, my job is to get the team ready to play,” Kerr said. Tip your hat to them because they made a lot of shots. “That confidence started early, and we didn’t really do nothing to slow it down,” Curry said. We had a couple breakdowns in our zone that gave them easy looks and they made us pay.” Four minutes into the second quarter, the Warriors were trailing by eight. Three minutes into the second half, they were down 22.

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