In particular, Griffin’s struggles in the fourth quarter, coupled with Jordan’s inability to impose his will on the game this season have critics claiming that the squad does not have enough talent to challenge the upper-echelon of the western conference.
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With both players growing up in North Carolina, they developed a relationship when Curry was just a college prospect and he even stayed at Paul’s home for a month prior to entering the National Basketball Association. “Got the best job in the world, we come to play basketball for a living, with guys that we like”.
I don’t think they’ll post another 67 wins – this is still the West – much less make a run at the Bulls’ record of 72.
Now, Curry and the Golden State Warriors are right on the cusp of adding another accomplishment in an incredible year.
Curry again provided the steady hand with 27 points at home Friday against Chicago, but several of his teammates were instrumental during a game-ending 17-5 run that gave the Warriors a 106-94 victory in a tight game that featured 18 lead changes and 17 ties.
Golden State’s 18th consecutive regular-season win dating back to a year ago came at the expense of the Bulls, who were the last team to beat the Warriors at home in the regular season, a 113-111 overtime triumph on January 27. Mudiay comes in with a 6.3/4.4 assist-to-turnover ratio at this point in the season, which is still a sign that he is going through his rookie transition.
Aron Baynes’ Detroit side continued their positive season start, breaking their Minnesota hoodoo with a 96-86 win over the slumping Timberwolves as centre Andre Drummond dominated the glass yet again with 21 points and 11 rebounds.
Guard Jimmy Butler led the Bulls with 28 points, nine rebounds and seven assists.
“It’s a motivational tool for us”, Warriors backup Shaun Livingston said of the season-opening streak. But by the end of the first quarter, the Warriors had trimmed the deficit to one. When every one of your opponents wants to be the one to issue you your first defeat, you’re going to get a tough game every night.
The Warriors last season thrived when using the Squad.
Luke Walton, the interim head coach, was talking Friday night about the Warriors’ team vibe.
Shooting guard Klay Thompson added 15 points for the Warriors.
Next up for the Warriors, as they look to tie the best ever start to a season (15-0) are the Denver Nuggets in the mile high city, and should they win that they will look to be on their own when hosting the Los Angeles Lakers on November 24. “So Harrison and Draymond would get exhausted and eventually it would catch up with us”. “If we have a chance to do it, why not?” But, should they rebound from their troubling start, look out Golden State.
For the fourth straight game, the Warriors had the first quarter blues, falling behind by as many as 11, 23-12, with the Bulls hitting 10 of their first 15 shots. They play harder. They make that extra pass. They make that extra rotation. “And, two, we’re not matching their intensity early on. That was one of our focal points in training camp this year”.
Included in the crowd: The San Francisco 49ers defensive line before the team travels Saturday to Seattle. Warriors GM Bob Myers was Hoiberg’s agent during the former guard’s playing days.
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“It’s very impressive”, Walton said. And Hinrich scored nine of his 17 points in the first 6 minutes before fouling out late, pestering Curry throughout.
