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San Francisco Chronicle
13-05-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Warriors ‘have faith,' but without Steph Curry is that based on reality?
The air seeped out of Chase Center midway through the final quarter. The fans weren't far behind, foregoing late-game bench player thrills for the lure of the exits. Was Monday the Golden State Warriors ' final home game of the season? Was it possibly the last playoff moment for the remnants of the Warriors' dynasty? Nobody knows the future, whether it be Wednesday in Minneapolis or next season. But what took place on Monday night was a grim reality: a 117-110 loss in a game that felt like a must-win, giving Minnesota a dominating 3-1 advantage in the Western Conference semifinal series. The loss left Warriors fans with desperate prayers and scant hope, particularly since Stephen Curry will likely remain sidelined for at least one more game. A game that may be a season-ender. The predicament left the Warriors embattled. But they still project confidence. 'Win one game, take it from there,' Draymond Green said. 'That's our mindset. 'You win one and everything changes.' Win one and you extend the series, bringing it back to Chase Center for Game 6. Win one and you give Curry precious extra days to heal with three off days after Games 5. Win one and everything really does change. But can they win one without Curry? He is their center, the gravitational pull to all they do, the flame that ignites them. And now they're trying to figure out how to win without him, on the fly. They didn't have a 'Steph pulls a hamstring' contingency plan. Steve Kerr is mixing and matching and trying to figure out what works. Some things do, but not for very long. At times in Games 3 and 4 it looked as though the Warriors might be able to pull it off, that they could actually win without Curry. But in Game 3, they ran out of steam in the final minutes, missing Green who had fouled out. In Game 4, they got blitzed in the third quarter 39-17 — the victims of a 17-0 Timberwolves run — and never recovered. 'We have belief, we have faith,' Kevon Looney said. 'We'll take it possession by possession, quarter by quarter. We've got to put together a full game, not just 40 good minutes of basketball.' After the Game 3 loss, Jimmy Butler said that the Warriors would have to put on their 'big boy pants' for Game 4. But no one, including Butler who was a game-worst minus-30 and only took nine shots, found those adult-sized Carhartts. Green said that Butler was under the weather and was feeling 'pretty crappy all day.' Playoff Jimmy didn't emerge on Monday night at Chase as the Minnesota defense swarmed him. The Warriors role players had a collective rough night again. Brandin Podziemski was 3-for-14 — 0-for-4 from 3-point range — on Monday bringing his shooting totals to 9-for-40 for the series. Buddy Hield had twice as many turnovers (4) as 3-pointers made. 'Steph's a guy who breaks the defense down for us and creates that offensive flow,' Kerr said. 'The end result is that shots are more difficult for every single guy. 'We pushed the tempo. We scored 60 points in the first half. We did some good things. We just couldn't sustain it overall.' There were bright spots. Jonathan Kuminga 's 'I'll Be Gettin' Paid (Somewhere)' tour continued, with another strong night. Even with more attention from Minnesota's defense, Kunminga scored a team-high 23 points, going 11-of-12 from the free throw line and looking confident, explosive and decisive. 'I feel very comfortable,' he said. Looney gave the Warriors 14 strong minutes, battling Minnesota's size in the paint, pulling down rebounds and sending outlet passes to spark the Warriors transition game in the second quarter. But none of it was enough. Not without Curry and not while the Timberwolves have Anthony Edwards exerting his own gravitational pull. Edwards scored 30 points, none more important than the buzzer-beating pullup 3-pointer he hit at the end of the first half. As we've seen so many times with Curry, the shot not only sliced the Timberwolves deficit to two, it ignited Edwards and fueled a momentum that carried into the third quarter. The Warriors are keeping the faith, keeping hope alive. Because if they didn't have that mindset, they might all be feeling — like Butler — 'pretty crappy.' Sick to their stomachs. With Curry leading them, the Warriors would be one of the top teams remaining in the playoffs. With Curry, they looked like a team that might have handled the Timberwolves in six games and made it to the Western Conference finals. But without Curry, they are out of synch, out of sorts, almost out of hope. Only one more game is guaranteed. Win it and everything changes. Lose it and step into an uncertain future.
New York Times
14-02-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Kyrie Irving, Mavericks haven't let February chaos sink their season
DALLAS — In the Dallas Mavericks' penultimate game before the All-Star break, Kyrie Irving hit three 3-pointers in a 41-second span and scored 42 points against a top-10 NBA defense. Yet, arguably the most impressive play he made Wednesday against the Golden State Warriors came on the defensive end. With 17.6 seconds remaining, Irving stepped in front of Warriors forward Jimmy Butler and took a charge. 'Plain and simple,' Irving said after Dallas' 111-107 win. 'If I'm putting my body on the line, we all have to. Whatever it takes to win.' Kyrie Irving scored 42 PTS tonight… And took this CRUCIAL charge in the closing seconds to help seal the @dallasmavs 4-point win! — NBA (@NBA) February 13, 2025 It has been almost two weeks since the Mavericks moved Luka Dončić in a middle-of-the night trade. They lost their first game without him by 43 points to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Since then, the Mavericks have lost games to the Philadelphia 76ers and Sacramento Kings by a combined three points but also earned quality wins over the Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets, Golden State Warriors and, on Thursday night, the Miami Heat. The Mavericks beat the Heat 118-113 despite Irving and Klay Thompson not playing. Advertisement They have won four of five games headed into the All-Star break. 'This year is about being resilient and putting your hard hat on,' said Irving, who on Monday was named an All-Star injury replacement for teammate Anthony Davis. Irving in recent years has been praised more for his skill than his grit, but this season, he has worn Carhartts to work and packed a lunch pail. The Mavericks have had multiple injuries to deal with, and earlier this month, they traded a perennial MVP candidate. The burden to create offense and mentally stay the course falls heavily on the 32-year-old's shoulders. Irving is averaging nearly 37 minutes per game while having one of the most efficient scoring seasons of his career. 'He sets a standard,' said Kessler Edwards, who was teammates with Irving in Brooklyn and is now on a two-way contract in Dallas. 'If he sees any of us slacking, he holds us to that. He also has a great personality. It's light in the locker room around him, so it's great.' Irving's whatever-it-takes mentality has trickled down to the rest of the team. On Thursday, the Mavericks gave him the night off after he played 40 minutes in the Warriors win. Dallas only had nine players available against Miami. Somehow, it still found a way to win. Dante Exum scored 27 points. He was one of seven Mavericks in double figures in the victory against the Heat. 'No one is pouting. Everyone is playing,' Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said Thursday. 'Big win before the break. Now we can rest, regroup and get ready for the second half.' Kidd coached one of the most difficult games of his career Monday against Sacramento. Daniel Gafford, the Mavericks' last healthy center with any real NBA experience, suffered a right knee injury in the second quarter. The Mavericks were in position to win in overtime until DeMar DeRozan hit a go-ahead midrange shot in the final seconds. Advertisement The loss further was marred by American Airlines Center security ejecting fans who were angry about the Dončić trade. Kidd was so frustrated that he skipped postgame media availability. 'It's hard to sleep right now,' Kidd said. 'Just understanding I need to find a way to put those guys in position to be successful. We are asking a lot of those guys to do things we never asked them to do. There are no complaints in that locker room.' Fan frustration with Mavericks management likely isn't going to fade any time soon, but the players Dallas has in uniform have given fans little to complain about. In his first — and so far, only — game as a Maverick, Davis was cheered loudly in pregame introductions. Davis dominated for a half but left in the third quarter with a left adductor strain. GO DEEPER Mavs' Anthony Davis to miss multiple weeks; Kyrie Irving takes All-Star spot The Mavericks were so injury depleted in their final two games before the All-Star break that they started the 6-foot-8 Edwards at center. Edwards said he hadn't played the position since high school. He said the Dončić trade 'was a lot of shock' when it first happened. 'But we have vets holding it down,' Edwards said. Few teams need the All-Star break as badly as Dallas. The last two weeks have worn on the Mavericks physically and emotionally. They have continued to win, which is a testament to Irving, Kidd and others who haven't let this February chaos sink their season. 'Our home stadium, we have to protect it,' Irving said. 'Our building, we have to protect it. I feel like our fans know that. We are obviously dealing with something unique. At the same time, we have to put our best foot forward.' (Photo of Kyrie Irving and Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Jerome Miron / Imagn Images)
Yahoo
26-01-2025
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
I can't go anywhere without seeing this Carhartt beanie — just $20 at Amazon
Snow's falling, but don't let your hat game flake out. This trick, of course, is finding one that doesn't make you want to hide out until April. Lucky for you, we've got just the thing: Carhartt Knit Cuffed Beanie. Cozy, durable, and stylish, it's the winter accessory for anyone battling the chill, this hat has you covered — and you can get it at Amazon for just $20. You've probably seen this beanie around a lot lately — people can't get enough of it right now. Carhartt has put a lot of thought into the design of this beanie. With a snug and comfortable fit without being too tight, you can expect this acrylic hat to be incredibly durable — toss it in your washing machine and you'll see what we mean. It's a ribbed knit with a cuff that adds a classic look, and the classic logo stitched on the front is a subtle yet stylish detail. On top of that, it doesn't itch or irritate the skin, making it ideal for extended wear. Whether you're doing work outside — early morning construction, shoveling the sidewalk — or you're just taking a stroll, this'll keep your head toasty. Over 140,000 five-star fans swear by this brr-minimizing beanie. "I work outside in below-zero temps as an EMT (and paramedic student) and this hat keeps me WARM," this beanie booster wrote. "The rest of me may be shivering, but my head, face and ears are toasty. Carhartt never disappoints!" "Good for bald guys during the winter," shared one admirer. "This is one of the first beanies I've found that stays on well and keeps my head warm during our windy winters." "I work at a ski lift, and man, when they have snowguns pointed directly at your workstation, the cold weather is no joke," gushed another rave reviewer. "I've had this hat for a while now, and it's always my go-to for work. It keeps my ears and head warm in even the coldest days. It's softer quality than regular Carhartts, not sure why, but I'm definitely not complaining. Not to mention it's my cutest hat, I love love love the color! It's definitely worth the price! I love this hat" "A bit too tight if you have glasses, but it's worth it," a four-eyed fan warned. "Great for working in the cold and staying warm." Want to stay warm from head to fingertips? Carhartt has you covered with these popular cozy quilted gloves. If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.) The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
