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Steph Curry 4 hours ago

Without Steph, Warriors' defense unable to offset offensive struggles

Unless a few more men on the Golden State Warriors’ roster can squeeze out more scoring, this series will be a labor likely ending in despair.

Jonathan Kuminga May 8

Jonathan Kuminga gives Warriors unexpected, needed scoring option against Wolves
Draymond Green May 8

Draymond Green accuses NBA referees of ‘agenda' after Game 2 technical foul

NBA Playoffs May 7

Warriors must maintain Game 1 win grit, energy without injured Steph Curry

The Golden State Warriors’ Game 1 win was profoundly inelegant yet sublime, and that’s how they’ll have to play as long as Steph Curry is out.

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Steph Curry May 6

Edwards now hunting Steph, Warriors in next playoff series statement

All eyes will be on Anthony Edwards and Steph Curry as the young Minnesota Timberwolves guard looks to eliminate the Golden State Warriors legend from the playoffs.

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Steve Kerr May 5

Kerr reveals his role in Edwards' rise to NBA stardom with Wolves

The Golden State Warriors are somewhat responsible for their biggest challenge in the Western Conference semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Steve Kerr May 5

How Kerr's skillful weekend ended with Warriors' Game 7 triumph

Steve Kerr’s magnificent postseason maneuvers were on display in the Golden State Warriors’ Game 7 win over the Houston Rockets.

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Buddy Hield May 5

Warriors ‘punchline' Hield punches out pesky Rockets in Game 7

To the rich and ever-expanding book of Golden State Warriors NBA playoff lore, add another chapter: Game 7 Buddy Hield.

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Draymond Green May 4

Draymond confronts moment of truth in Warriors-Rockets Game 7

Draymond Green will be an X-factor in Game 7 of the Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets first-round playoff series.

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Steve Kerr May 2

Warriors' Game 6 approach vs. Rockets simple: Feed Steph and Jimmy

Steve Kerr kept his message to the Golden State Warriors for Game 6 against the Houston Rockets simple: Feed Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler.

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Dubs Talk May 1

Dubs Talk: Is Brooks' defense on Steph's injured thumb a concern?

On this episode of “Dubs Talk,” co-hosts Bonta Hill and Monte Poole discuss comments from Dillon Brooks, Steve Kerr and Steph Curry on how the Rockets might be exploiting the NBA’s rules allowing defenders to make contact with shooters after the ball is released, and if Houston is going too far attacking the Golden State Warriors ...

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Steph Curry Apr 30

Rockets attack Steph's tender thumb with ‘idiotic' rules on their side

The Houston Rockets are going after Steph Curry’s injured right thumb, and Warriors coach Steve Kerr is more annoyed by it than the Golden State star.

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Steph Curry Apr 30

Warriors' Game 5 no-show a familiar scene, but makes Game 6 imperative

The Golden State Warriors played Game 5 in Houston as if they were longing to return to the Bay Area for Game 6 at Chase Center.

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Dubs Talk Apr 29

Dubs Talk: Jimmy, Steph have no love lost for Rockets' Brooks

On this episode of “Dubs Talk,” NBC Sports Bay Area’s Bonta Hill and Monte Poole discuss Jimmy Butler and Steph Curry’s comments on Dillon Brooks and the Houston Rockets’ antics after the Golden State Warriors 109-106 victory in Game 4.

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Jimmy Butler Apr 29

Bruised Jimmy Butler guts through pain, lifts Warriors past Rockets in Game 4

The Golden State Warriors knew they had to have Jimmy Butler in Game 4, even if he wasn’t at 100 percent. And he gave them everything he had.

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Draymond Green Apr 28

Why Draymond waking up spells trouble for Rockets vs. Warriors

Which Draymond Green will show up in Game 4 of the Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets first-round playoff series on Monday night at Chase Center?

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Dubs Talk Apr 27

Dubs Talk: Hield steps up in Warriors' critical Game 3 win vs. Rockets

On “Dubs Talk,” NBC Sports Bay Area’s Bonta Hill and Monte Poole discuss Buddy Hield’s performance in the Golden State Warriors’ Game 3 win vs. the Houston Rockets on Saturday at Chase Center.

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Steve Kerr Apr 27

Did Warriors solve Rockets' defense? Kerr urges appropriate caution

Warriors coach Steve Kerr is taking a reasonable approach to Golden State’s Game 4 matchup with the Houston Rockets.

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Dubs Talk Apr 27

Dubs Talk: Steph stuns Rockets for Warriors' Game 3 win without Butler

On “Dubs Talk,” NBC Sports Bay Area’s Bonta Hill and Monte Poole discuss Steph Curry’s performance without Jimmy Butler in the Golden State Warriors’ Game 3 win vs. the Houston Rockets on Saturday at Chase Center.

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Steph Curry Apr 26

Behind ‘Batman' Steph, Warriors prevail without his ‘Robin' in Game 3

Warriors star Steph Curry gave Golden State a sense of belief in a Game 3 that at first seemed ominous without Jimmy Butler.

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