Tag: Golden State

Thompson sizzles as NBA reserve to spark Warriors over Jazz

Klay Thompson came off the bench for the first time in 12 years and scored a season-high 35 points on Thursday to lead Golden State over Utah 140-137. The 34-year-old American guard, who has helped the Warriors capture four NBA titles, also reached the NBA career 15,000-point milestone as Golden State (27-26) won for the eighth time in 10 games. “Klay coming off the bench gives us a lot of firepower,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr […]

Curry, Warriors storm to seventh NBA crown

  BOSTON, United States (AFP) — A dazzling performance from Stephen Curry powered the Golden State Warriors to a seventh NBA Finals crown on Thursday, securing a 103-90 victory over the Boston Celtics to clinch a 4-2 series triumph. Warriors talisman Curry produced yet another masterpiece with 34 points, seven assists and seven rebounds as Golden State wrapped up their fourth title in eight years to silence Boston’s raucous TD Garden. The 34-year-old Curry was […]

Curry sizzles as Warriors rout Pacers

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Golden State star Stephen Curry scored 26 points on another milestone night on Monday, leading the NBA champion Warriors in a 132-100 rout of the Indiana Pacers. The Warriors stretched the longest winning streak in the league this season to 11 as they wrapped up a five-game road trip in style in Indianapolis. Curry connected on 10 of 13 shots from the field, including six three-pointers and became the […]

Durant dodges free agent discussion ahead of Knicks game

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP)Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant insisted Tuesday he’s just focused on playing and not on a potential free agent departure at the end of this NBA season. “I just focus on playing ball every single day,” Durant said as the Warriors prepared to host the New York Knicks — one of the teams that keeps popping up in rumors as a potential Durant destination. “I can’t control what people say […]

Bombs away as Warriors win long ball shootout over Nets

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Stephen Curry set an NBA record after draining seven three pointers en route to a 35-point performance as the Golden State Warriors defeated the Brooklyn Nets 120-114 on Sunday. Curry scored 16 points in the first quarter and drained his final three pointer of the contest with 67 seconds remaining to make it 115-108. Curry has made at least five threes in all seven games this season to surpass […]

California wants 5 million ‘green’ cars on roads by 2030

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — California Governor Jerry Brown Friday signed an executive order detailing aims to have five million electric cars on the state’s roads by 2030 — by accelerating the production of such vehicles using financial incentives and rebates. The $2.5 billion, eight-year plan also involves the installation of 250,000 electric vehicle charging stations and 200 hydrogen fueling stations by 2025. “To continue to meet California’s climate goals and clean air standards, […]

NBA: Curry inks $200-million deal with Warriors – report

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry has clinched a new five-year deal worth $201 million, the richest contract in NBA history, ESPN reported on Friday. Curry, who recently helped the Warriors to their second NBA Finals crown in three years, is the first player to break the $200-million barrier, ESPN said, citing the player’s agent Jeff Austin. News of the agreement wipes away any uncertainty concerning the future of […]

NBA: Golden State top tip in NBA GMs poll

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The Golden State Warriors are the overwhelming favorites for the 2016-2017 National Basketball Association (NBA) crown, a survey of the league’s general managers showed Tuesday. The Warriors, beaten in last year’s finals by LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, are backed by a whopping 69% of GMs to regain the title they last won in 2015. The Warriors lost an epic NBA Finals duel against the Cavs in June, […]

NBA: Durant stars as Warriors rout Clippers in pre-season

SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — Kevin Durant scored 21 points on his home debut as the Golden State Warriors demolished the Los Angeles Clippers 120-75 in a pre-season game on Tuesday. Durant, who joined the already powerful Warriors from the Oklahoma City Thunder in July, made a trio of three pointers in a one-sided encounter. Klay Thompson top scored for the Warriors with 30 points while reigning NBA MVP Stephen Curry chipped in with […]

NBA: Durant doesn’t see Warriors move as shortcut to title

SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — NBA star Kevin Durant dismissed critics of his leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder for Golden State on Thursday after signing a two-year deal worth $54.3 million to join the Warriors. “All I can control is how I come to work every single day and help this team get better,” Durant said. “I can’t worry about the outside noise.” Four-time NBA scoring leader Durant, the 2014 NBA Most Valuable Player, […]

NBA: Warriors halfway to title repeat after routing Cavs

by Jim SLATER OAKLAND, United States (AFP) — Draymond Green scored 28 points and Stephen Curry added 18 as defending champion Golden State overwhelmed Cleveland 110-77 Sunday in the NBA Finals, pushing the Warriors halfway to a title repeat. Humbling the Cavaliers in the second half, Golden State seized a 2-0 edge in the best-of-seven series, which shifts to Cleveland for game three Wednesday and game four Friday. “It’s a fabulous position with everybody playing […]