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The Herald Scotland
08-05-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
No Steph Curry, no problem. Buddy Hield heroics lift Warriors again.
Hield scored 16 of his team-high 24 points in the third quarter as the Warriors defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 99-88 Tuesday in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals series. MORE: Steph Curry out of Game 1 with hamstring injury MORE: Wardrobe malfunction: Warriors guard has wrong shorts on to start Game 1 Curry had 13 points before leaving the game with 8:19 remaining in the second quarter and did not return. Hield, Draymond Green (18 points, eight rebounds, six assists, two steals) and Jimmy Butler (20 points, 11 rebounds, eight assists, two steals ) carried the offense in Curry's absence, and the Warriors took advantage of a putrid Timberwolves offense (39.5% from the field). Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with an inefficient 23 points and 14 rebounds. The road team is now 5-0 in the conference semifinals, and Golden State's victory marked the first time in NBA history that the road team won all four Game 1s in the second round. Coach Steve Kerr said after the win that Curry was day-to-day and would have an MRI on Wednesday. "I talked to him at halftime," the Warriors coach said. "He's obviously crushed, but the guys picked him up and played a great game. Obviously we're all concerned about Steph. ... "Our guys did a great job of moving on and getting a great win 48 hours after a Game 7 road win. It's an amazing group of guys. These guys -- they compete, they're together. We've been the best defense in the league since the Jimmy trade, and that's what's keeping us afloat right now." Game 2 is Thursday (8:30 p.m. ET, TNT) in Minneapolis. Warriors-Timberwolves Game 1 winners Buddy Hield Hield made nine 3-pointers against Houston, tying a Game 7 record, and he made five threes in Game 1 against Minnesota. It's the first time this season that Hield has made more than 10 3s in consecutive games. The Warriors have received necessary shooting from Hield, who is one of the league's best shooters and won the 3-Point Contest at All-Star Weekend in 2020. "'We needed every one of his 24 points. With Steph out, we have very few options offensively," Kerr said. Hield is now 23-for-50 (46%) on 3s in the eight playoff games. Regardless of Curry's availability the rest of the series, the Warriors need Hield's shooting. He also needed to make amends for wearing the wrong shorts to start the game, which resulted in a delay of game penalty for the Warriors. Road teams As noted, road teams are unbeaten in the conference semifinals. It's not a surprise the Warriors got one on the road. In their past 31 playoff series, they have won a road game in 30 of those series, including Game 7 at Houston on Sunday. Jimmy Butler's defensive presence Since acquiring Butler, the Warriors have the best defense in the league. In seven games in the first round, Golden State held Houston to less than 100 points three times and then allowed just 88 from the Timberwolves in Game 1. With Butler on the court, Minnesota scored just 92.4 points per 100 possessions. That's why Golden State made the move at the trade deadline to acquire Butler who played 41 minutes. Golden State's 3-point shooting Hield wasn't the only Warrior making 3s. The Warriors made 18-for-42 (42.9%) and outscored the Timberwolves 54-15 from that distance. Draymond Green made four, Curry made three and Butler and Gary Payton II each made two. It's not the same 3-point team as when they had Klay Thompson, but the Warriors are still one of the league's best 3-point shooting teams. Warriors-Timberwolves Game 1 losers Injuries It's known that injuries impact the playoffs. "It's part of the game. Guys get hurt, you move on," Kerr said. But the playoffs are better when teams are healthy and stars are on the court. Kerr said Curry will get an MRI on Wednesday to determine the extent of the injury and his availability for the rest of the series. By stealing home court advantage, Golden State has the flexibility to sit Curry in Game 2 and give him extra rest and treatment as long as the injury doesn't rule him out for multiple games. Anthony Edwards' offense All-Star Anthony Edwards' 23 points and 14 rebounds look better on paper. He needed 22 shots to get his 23 points, missed his first 10 shots and was just 1-for-5 on 3-pointers. "You're a leader of the team, and you've got to come out and set the tone in all ways that that happens," Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said. "If your shot's not going, like you still have to carry the energy. If I have to talk to guys about having the right energy coming into an opening second-round game, then we're not on the same page." Timberwolves' offense Edwards wasn't the only player who struggled to score for Minnesota. The Timberwolves shot 39.5% from the field and 17.2% on 3-pointers and scored just 31 points in the first half, including 11 in the second quarter. Mike Conley, Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo were a combined 7-for- 27 from the field. After scoring at least 90 points in 82 regular-season games, the Timberwolves have failed to reach 90 twice in six playoff games.
USA Today
07-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Road Warriors: Golden State makes NBA playoffs history without injured Stephen Curry
Road Warriors: Golden State makes NBA playoffs history without injured Stephen Curry Show Caption Hide Caption Previewing the Warriors and Timberwolves matchup in the NBA playoffs USA TODAY's Lorenzo Reyes breaks down his thoughts on Steph Curry and the aging Warriors team going up against Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves. Sports Pulse Buddy Hield came to the rescue for the Golden State Warriors once again. For the second consecutive game, the Warriors needed scoring and Hield delivered – this time with Steph Curry sidelined due to a left hamstring strain. Hield scored 16 of his team-high 24 points in the third quarter as the Warriors defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 99-88 Tuesday in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals series. MORE: Steph Curry out of Game 1 with hamstring injury MORE: Wardrobe malfunction: Warriors guard has wrong shorts on to start Game 1 Curry had 13 points before leaving the game with 8:19 remaining in the second quarter and did not return. Hield, Draymond Green (18 points, eight rebounds, six assists, two steals) and Jimmy Butler (20 points, 11 rebounds, eight assists, two steals ) carried the offense in Curry's absence, and the Warriors took advantage of a putrid Timberwolves offense (39.5% from the field). Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with an inefficient 23 points and 14 rebounds. The road team is now 5-0 in the conference semifinals, and Golden State's victory marked the first time in NBA history that the road team won all four Game 1s in the second round. Coach Steve Kerr said after the win that Curry was day-to-day and would have an MRI on Wednesday. "I talked to him at halftime,' the Warriors coach said. 'He's obviously crushed, but the guys picked him up and played a great game. Obviously we're all concerned about Steph. … "Our guys did a great job of moving on and getting a great win 48 hours after a Game 7 road win. It's an amazing group of guys. These guys — they compete, they're together. We've been the best defense in the league since the Jimmy trade, and that's what's keeping us afloat right now.' Game 2 is Thursday (8:30 p.m. ET, TNT) in Minneapolis. Warriors-Timberwolves Game 1 winners Buddy Hield Hield made nine 3-pointers against Houston, tying a Game 7 record, and he made five threes in Game 1 against Minnesota. It's the first time this season that Hield has made more than 10 3s in consecutive games. The Warriors have received necessary shooting from Hield, who is one of the league's best shooters and won the 3-Point Contest at All-Star Weekend in 2020. ''We needed every one of his 24 points. With Steph out, we have very few options offensively,' Kerr said. Hield is now 23-for-50 (46%) on 3s in the eight playoff games. Regardless of Curry's availability the rest of the series, the Warriors need Hield's shooting. He also needed to make amends for wearing the wrong shorts to start the game, which resulted in a delay of game penalty for the Warriors. Road teams As noted, road teams are unbeaten in the conference semifinals. It's not a surprise the Warriors got one on the road. In their past 31 playoff series, they have won a road game in 30 of those series, including Game 7 at Houston on Sunday. Jimmy Butler's defensive presence Since acquiring Butler, the Warriors have the best defense in the league. In seven games in the first round, Golden State held Houston to less than 100 points three times and then allowed just 88 from the Timberwolves in Game 1. With Butler on the court, Minnesota scored just 92.4 points per 100 possessions. That's why Golden State made the move at the trade deadline to acquire Butler who played 41 minutes. Golden State's 3-point shooting Hield wasn't the only Warrior making 3s. The Warriors made 18-for-42 (42.9%) and outscored the Timberwolves 54-15 from that distance. Draymond Green made four, Curry made three and Butler and Gary Payton II each made two. It's not the same 3-point team as when they had Klay Thompson, but the Warriors are still one of the league's best 3-point shooting teams. Warriors-Timberwolves Game 1 losers Injuries It's known that injuries impact the playoffs. 'It's part of the game. Guys get hurt, you move on,' Kerr said. But the playoffs are better when teams are healthy and stars are on the court. Kerr said Curry will get an MRI on Wednesday to determine the extent of the injury and his availability for the rest of the series. By stealing home court advantage, Golden State has the flexibility to sit Curry in Game 2 and give him extra rest and treatment as long as the injury doesn't rule him out for multiple games. Anthony Edwards' offense All-Star Anthony Edwards' 23 points and 14 rebounds look better on paper. He needed 22 shots to get his 23 points, missed his first 10 shots and was just 1-for-5 on 3-pointers. 'You're a leader of the team, and you've got to come out and set the tone in all ways that that happens,' Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said. 'If your shot's not going, like you still have to carry the energy. If I have to talk to guys about having the right energy coming into an opening second-round game, then we're not on the same page.' Timberwolves' offense Edwards wasn't the only player who struggled to score for Minnesota. The Timberwolves shot 39.5% from the field and 17.2% on 3-pointers and scored just 31 points in the first half, including 11 in the second quarter. Mike Conley, Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo were a combined 7-for- 27 from the field. After scoring at least 90 points in 82 regular-season games, the Timberwolves have failed to reach 90 twice in six playoff games.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Sean Marks on Cameron Johnson: 'There was a lot of interest in him just as there was with a lot of our guys but we like Cam'
Specifically regarding Johnson, Marks noted, 'With Cam, there was a lot of interest in him just as there was with a lot of our guys but we like Cam and we think Cam fits multiple builds that we are doing. He's a voice of reason. He's well-respected within that locker room. He's a pro's pro. So if people can learn from somebody, they learn from Cam Johnson. That's a great guy to pick up habits from.' Source: NetsDaily Erik Slater @erikslater_ Nets GM Sean Marks breaks silence on holding Cam Johnson through trade deadline - 12:57 PM NBA Communications: The field is set for the STARRY 3-Point Contest at NBA All-Star 2025: ▪️ Jalen Brunson ▪️ Cade Cunningham ▪️ Darius Garland ▪️ Tyler Herro ▪️ Buddy Hield ▪️ Cam Johnson ▪️ Damian Lillard ▪️ Norman Powell Lillard seeks his record-tying third straight 3-Point Contest title. -via Twitter / February 7, 2025 Brian Lewis: Cameron Johnson: 'This (deadline) was a little different because I heard a lot of different stuff, just a lot. Every 3 days somebody's coming to me w/ something completely different. I didn't want to give my energy to any of those situations because you're setting yourself up.' #nets -via / February 7, 2025 Lucas Kaplan: At age 28, does Cam Johnson feel that he's improved as a player this season? Or that he's the beneficiary of more opportunity, and more offense designed for him? "I feel that this year I'm a much better player overall than I've been in the past. And I don't think this is the best I'll be. I will continue to push to be a better player next week and next year, and everything in between, and everything beyond that. "I think there are -- I get different opportunities this year. I think the shot profile is a little different. The one thing that I'm balancing is the reads of it all, the reads, the demands of it all, and trying to learn that, watch film, go over it, kind of see what's developing, see what I'm missing, see where turnovers come from, missed opportunities, and just kind of be critical in that lens and try to push that further. "And I've enjoyed it a lot. You know, it's a silver lining to all of this. With everything going on, we've been banged up, we've had this going on, that going on, rumors going on, but I've been trying to do my best to take advantage of the learning opportunity that's been presented to me." -via / February 7, 2025 This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Sean Marks on Cameron Johnson: 'There was a lot of interest in him just as there was with a lot of our guys but we like Cam'
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Los Angeles Set to Host 2026 NBA All-Star Game Festivities
The 75th NBA All-Star game will be played on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the newly built Intuit Dome. The newly built stadium, home to the LA Clippers, will host various events throughout the weekend, including the All-Star practice, 3-Point Contest, Slam Dunk Contest, and more. The All-Star game festivities will be held in various venues across Los Angeles, including the Kia Forum and the Los Angeles Convention tip off on February 13 with the first on-court festivity of the NBA Rising Stars game. A showcase of the league's best rookies and second-year players. Valentine's Day Saturday will showcase the Skills Challenge, 3-Point-Contest, and Slam Dunk Contest. On Sunday, February 15, the All-Star Game will be played, and it is uncertain whether or not the NBA will change the format of the game itself after this year's tournament style of play. This will be the first L.A.-based All-Star Game not to be hosted at the home of the Lakers, Arena, then called Staples Center. This will also mark the 7th time the city of Los Angeles has hosted these festivities. With mixed reviews about the style of play and format in this year's All-Star Game in Oakland, it will be up in the air how the NBA and Commissioner Adam Silver will respond to these criticisms. Be the First to Know! Keep up with the latest from Los Angeles Magazine. Sign up for The Daily Brief below or by clicking here.
Fox Sports
17-02-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
2025 NBA All-Star Game live updates: Highlights from Sunday night's tournament
Say goodbye to Eastern Conference vs. Western Conference. The new-look NBA All-Star Game is here. This year's showdown has a tournament-style format. Four teams made up of eight players will face off in three games. LeBron James, who earned a record-setting 21st All-Star nod, headlines "Team Shaq" alongside Steph Curry and Kevin Durant. Unfortunately, James won't play in the game due to ankle soreness. The global superstardom of "Team Chuck" boasts three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić and Victor Wembanyama, who is making his All-Star debut. Some of the NBA's best young talent comprise "Team Kenny," including Anthony Edwards and 3-Point Contest winner Tyler Herro. Then there's "Team Candace," the winning squad from the Rising Stars competition. Rising Stars MVP, and Dunk Contest runner-up, Stephon Castle leads that group of first- and second-year players. If you missed the fun from Saturday's events, we've got you covered here. To follow along with Sunday's NBA All-Star Game, check out all the highlights below. Live Coverage for this began on 7:05p ET recommended Get more from National Basketball Association Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
