NBA Finals: Cavaliers-Warriors Game 3 Recap

The Cavaliers got a huge win over the Warriors on Wednesday night. Ben Dowsett breaks down what worked for Cleveland.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: How Long Can Warriors Maintain Dominance?

The Warriors are close to another title, but face obstacles to keep the team together.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Steph Curry Announces His Withdrawal From Team USA

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry announced Monday that he will not play in the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, citing recent ankle and knee injuries. The reigning two-time NBA Most Valuable Player has never played in the Olympics. “After a great deal of internal thought and several discussions with my family, the Warriors […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Green After Two Wins Over Cavs: ‘Our team is the MVP’

When (Draymond) Green hit his five 3-pointers on Sunday night, the swagger and stares emanated toward Cleveland players. Off the dribble, catch and shoot – Green rippled the nets. Finals MVP? “Man …” Green smiled and paused. “If anything, these two games show we’re so damn deep. Our team is the MVP, if it’s possible,” […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
LeBron James: ‘Obviously not much is working’

Down 2-0 in the NBA Finals after Sunday’s 110-77 thumping, and everyone in Cleveland – including (Kevin) Love – is searching for answers. The team that ran roughshod over a feeble Eastern Conference playoff field has been reduced to a sparring partner, Finals games evolving into little more than exhibitions of Golden State’s greatness. “It’s […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Thompson: ‘We’re better than the Showtime Lakers’

Draymond (Green): “I can’t say we’re better than the Showtime Lakers.” Klay (Thompson): “We’re better than the Showtime Lakers.” Klay’s dad was one of them. Source: Tim Bontemps of The Washington Post

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Math Isn’t On Cleveland Cavs’ Side

The Cavaliers are down 2-0 in the NBA Finals, which according to history means they’re doomed.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Warriors-Cavaliers Game 2 Recap

The Golden State Warriors now head to Cleveland after taking a 2-0 lead in the series with a 110-77 win in Game 2.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Adam Silver Supports Warriors Getting New Arena

NBA commissioner Adam Silver held his de facto “State of the League” news conference Thursday before Game 1 of the Finals — in the Oakland A’s batting cages. Oracle Arena lacks the space for a large news conference, so the NBA for the past two years has dressed up the batting cages at the neighboring […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021