With Kevin Durant still sidelined due to the calf injury he suffered nearly a month ago, Kevon Looney out indefinitely due to a fractured collarbone suffered in Game 2, and Klay Thompson sitting out a playoff game for the first time in his career , it was clear before the game started that the Golden […]
After Andre Iguodala hit a game-sealing 3-pointer to help the Golden State Warriors even up the NBA Finals at one game apiece, he found himself in an unfamiliar place: the center of attention. Before a pivotal Game 3 tips off, we take a moment to look at Iggy’s impact on the Warriors dynasty. Check out […]
TORONTO — Once upon a time in this series, there was a common question being thrown around about the two-time defending champions and their embarrassment of riches: Do they even really need Kevin Durant, who is rehabbing an injured right calf, to win another title? Yet during Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, […]
sara.ziegler (Sara Ziegler, assistant sports editor): One game into the NBA Finals, and #WarriorsIn4 is already over. But what a first game! The Toronto Raptors led for most of the contest but weren’t able to put away the Golden State Warriors until the very end. tchow (Tony Chow, video producer): I’m gonna be honest. I […]
The NBA Finals kick off Thursday night when the Toronto Raptors host the Golden State Warriors in Game 1. Golden State is dealing with several key injuries, and in the video above, FiveThirtyEight breaks down why the Raptors should try to strike early, before the Warriors can field their full team.