The Western Conference Semifinals are underway. The 6th Seed Golden State Warriors (44-38,11-30 Away) will face off against the 7th Seed Los Angeles Lakers (43-39, 23-18 Home). Also, The Boston Celtics currently have the least odds of winning the NBA Championship. The Series is tied 1-1, and Game 3 will be at the Lakers home turf. These two teams will play on 5/6 at 8:30 PM EST, at Crypto.com Arena, located in Los Angeles, California. The matchup will air on ABC. If you are looking for the best betting odds and stats, here is information to know:

NBA Championship Odds: Eastern Conference.

*Odds as of 5/6. *

Golden State Warriors: +600.

Los Angeles Lakers: +600.

NBA Western Conference Semifinals.

GAME 1: Los Angeles Lakers 117 @ Golden State Warriors 112

Betting Odds: Golden State (-4.5), Over/Under 227.
Betting Results: Lakers ML, Lakers +4.5, OVER: 229.

The Golden State Warriors had everything in their favor before the start of the Game. They were favored by -4.5 and were playing at home. Instead, the Lakers made a statement in Game 1. For the Lakers, Anthony Davis showed why he could be the guy. Davis put up an impressive 30 Points, and 23 Rebounds. Although LeBron struggled from the field, D’Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, and Dennis Schr?der all added Points in double figures. The Lakers struggled from the Three-Point range as a team, however, they shot better from the field. The Lakers dominated in rebounds, points inside the paint, and the Warriors had 24 fouls.

For the Warriors, Steph Curry and Klay Thompson combined for a total of 52 Points, and Wiggins added 15. Jordan Poole added in an additional 21 Points off the bench. It’s important to note Center Kevin Looney had a double-double, with 23 Rebounds, and 10 Points. As a team, the Warriors struggled from the field. They got outrebounded, led in fouls, and dominated in points scored in the paint.

Does LeBron James have to do it all against Steph Curry? Not anymore. If anything, Davis can stay healthy, this is the type of player he is. The Lakers didn’t have to unleash Hachimura and had other players that stepped up.
With less than 10 seconds to go, Jordan Poole took a game tying three from about 30 feet. Unfortunately he missed, and the Warriors lost the Game. There was speculation whether Poole had more time or should’ve swung the ball with that much time to go.

GAME 2: Los Angeles Lakers @ Golden State Warriors (Home).

Betting Odds: Golden State (-7), Over/Under 226.5.
Betting Results: Golden State ML, Golden State -732, OVER: 227.

The Golden State Warriors took Game 2 at home, in large part due to their big second and third quarters. The Warriors outscored the Lakers 41-23 in the Second Quarter, and 43-24 in the third quarter. For Golden State, the “Splash Brothers” did not disappoint. Guard Klay Thompson scored 30 Points and shot 8-11 from the Three. In addition, Steph Curry added 20 Points, 12 Assists on 7-12 shooting. Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green, Jamychal Green, and Moses Moddy all added Points in double figures.

Although the Warriors had 16 turnovers, something they’ve struggled with all seasons, they shot 50 Percent from the Field and the Three. Golden State did an excellent job of outrebounding the Lakers, especially on the defensive end, had more fast break points, and points in the paint.

Besides Hachimura, this Lakers team struggled top to bottom of the rotation. As a team, The Lakers shot 29 Percent from the Three, and Anthony Davis was held to only 6 Rebounds. Although Los Angles started off hot, they couldn’t buy a shot in the next two quarters. LeBron James shot 3-8 from the Three, and much of the Lakers bench struggled as well. In conclusion, the Lakers team was lifeless after the first quarter.

Game 3: Golden State Warriors @ Los Angeles Lakers (Home).

Golden State: +130
Lakers: -150
Spread: Golden State +3, Lakers -3.
Over/Under: 228.

Injuries:

Golden State Warriors

F Patrick Baldwin Jr. (OUT): Toe
F Andre Iguodala (OUT): Wrist
G Ryan Rollins (OUT)

Los Angeles Lakers

C Mo Bamba (Day-To- Day): Ankle.

Playoffs Recap.

Golden State Warriors.

The Golden State Warriors found themselves down 0-2 against the Sacramento Kings in the NBA Playoffs First Round. They rallied to win the next two games and forced a Game 7 on the road. Not only did the Warriors take Game 7 on the road against the Kings, but they also have a horrendous record in away games this season. In Game 7, star Guard Steph Curry added 50 Points. Throughout this series, we saw terrible shooting, turnovers, ejections, and brilliant game play by Steph Curry.? The Warriors are currently tied with the Los Angeles Lakers 1-1 in the Western Conference Semifinals and look to take a lead tonight.

In the Post Season, Golden State ranks 4th in Points Per Game (116.3), 8th in Three-Point Shooting (35.6), 12th in Free-Throw Percentage (74.2), 3rd in Rebounds (47.7) 1st in Assists (28.6), and 12th in turnovers (13.2).

On the defensive side, the Warriors rank 9h in Opponent Points Per Game (112.6), 11th in Steals (7.4), and 9th in Blocks (4.8).? If the Warriors want to win, they must put the ball in the hands of Steph Curry, play well from the perimeter, and step up on defense, something they struggled with all season long.

Strengths

The Splash Brothers, Three-Point Capability, Chemistry.

The “Splash Brothers” Steph Curry and Klay Thompson are two of the best shooters the NBA will ever see. Thompson came back from injury this season and struggled to find his old form. However, that has not been the case in the playoffs. Both Curry and Thompson are lethal from the three, and two of the best off-ball shooters in the league. In addition, Steph Curry is excellent at creating his own shots, and moving around screens.

In the Postseason, Thompson is averaging 22.1 Points, 2.2 Assists, and 3.7 Rebounds. He’s shooting an impressive 40 percent from Three-Point Range. At age 35, Steph Curry is averaging 31.4 Points, 5.4 Assists, and 4.9 in the Playoffs. He’s shooting 48.6 Percent from the Field and 39.8 Percent from the three. Look for the Warriors to put the ball in the hands of these two players if they want to win.

Golden State may be only shooting 35 Percent from downtown, however, this is a team that has incredible potential from downtown. When the Warriors are hot, they have at least 5 players that can knock down the three-point shot. In Game 2 against the Lakers, Golden State shot 50 Percent from downtown, and Curry and Thompson went a combined 11-16 from the Three. The Warriors have always been a three or bust team, so keep an eye on their shooting percentages.

This is a Warriors Team that has chemistry and has experience together in the Playoffs. Both Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and Head Coach Steve Kerr have 4 NBA Championships in almost a decade and made 7 Playoff appearances. The Golden State Warriors beat the Celtics last year, in large part due to their chemistry. From the coaching to the players, don’t ever count out the Warriors.

Weaknesses.

Lack of consistency in shooting and depth, Turnovers, Defense.

When the Warriors are hot, they are hot. However, they barely shot over 30 Percent from the Three in the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Kings. Although Steph Curry is a staple for this team, the players around him have been inconsistent. One Game, the Warriors shot 50 Percent from downtown, and the next they are shooting 39 Percent. In Game 1 against the Lakers, Curry and Thompson combined for 12-29 on Three-Point Shooting.

The Warriors have bench players in Jordan Poole, Moses Moody, Gary Payton II, Jamychal Green, and Donte Divincenzo. However, their play and their minutes have been inconsistent, which matters when Curry or Thompson struggles. I think the warriors have a talented bench, however, it’s hard to tell who will get minutes night to night.

Golden State struggled defensively and created turnovers for most of the season. In fact, both Golden State and the Sacramento Kings ranked bottom tier in opponent point per game scored. The Warriors had a game high 23 turnovers in Game 2, and will need to limit them, and play tight defense on the Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers.

The Lakers won the first round series against the Memphis Grizzlies 4-2. Although their Three-Point shooting was underwhelming, the Lakers outrebounded Memphis, came out with key blocks, and shot better from the field.
Los Angeles currently is tied 1-1 with the Golden State Warriors in Round 2 of the NBA Western Conference Semifinals.

As we’ve learned, LeBron has help this time around, and the key around this team is Anthony Davis.
In the Post Season, Los Angeles ranks 13th in Points Per Game (99.8), 16th in Three-Point Shooting (26.8), 14th in Free-Throw Percentage (73.5), 6th in Rebounds (45.3), 16th in Assists (25.3), and 8th in turnovers (12.8).

On the defensive side, the Lakers rank 2nd in Opponent Points Per Game (96.5), 1st in Steals (9.3), and 7th in Blocks (4.5).

Strengths

Size, Rebounding, Role Players.

The Lakers have more size and physicality when it comes to their matchup against the Warriors. As we saw in Game 1, Los Angeles was able to overcome Golden States Threes and attack them down below. Anthony Davis had an incredible game, adding 30 points and over 20 Rebounds. Los Angeles ranks first in blocks, in which Davis had a key block against Curry in the first game. Although Kevin Looney can grab boards down below, AD will be the key when it comes to rebounds.

LeBron has help this time around, and he doesn’t need to do everything himself. If Anthony Davis is on his game, it makes it easier for the entire team. In addition, when Austin Reaves and D’Angelo Russell carry the ball, it helps take pressure off LeBron. Rui Hachimura, Malik Beasley, Dennis Schroder, Austin Reaves, D’Angelo Russell, and Jarred Vanderbilt can all contribute to the team. Vanderbilt will be important, especially when matched up against Curry. The Lakers Bench added 43 points in Game 2.

Weakness

Three-Point shooting, Perimeter Defense, AD Inconsistency.

The Lakers currently rank 15th in Three Point Percentage in the playoffs, and this is one of their biggest weaknesses. Los Angeles shot only 31 Percent from the Three in their series against Memphis and are shooting 27 Percent against the Warriors. Given the Warriors are a very good team beyond the arc at times, the Lakers will need to match that, or beat them down below.

The Lakers have trouble defending the perimeter, and the Warriors are shooting 44.2 Percent from the Three this series. The key to this series will be to contain Curry and Thompson and make them force tough shots. However, it always seems Curry makes a good portion of hard shots.

The Key to the Lakers this series will be big man Anthony Davis. Davis had a monstrous first game, adding 30 Points, and 23 rebounds. He struggled in Game 2, only adding 11 Points and 7 Rebounds. Davis had key blocks and had 7 blocks in the last two games. When Anthony Davis can’t get around screens, he is forced to guard the Perimeter, leaving Golden State with the rebound. Anthony Davis’s performance will dictate how this team does the rest of the playoffs.

Key Stats- Playoffs

?Golden State averages 116.7 points per game.

?Los Angeles averages 111.3 points per game.

?Golden State ranks 8th in points allowed with 112.6 opponents points per game.

?Los Angeles ranks 6th in points allowed with 108.4 opponents points per game.

?Golden State ranks 3rd in rebounds per game with 47.7.

?Los Angeles ranks 1st in rebounds per game with 48.9.

?Golden State ranks 3rd in point differential at + 4.1

?Los Angeles ranks 6th in point differential at +2.8.

?Golden State ranks 4th in blocked shots with 5 per game.

?Los Angeles ranks 1st in blocked shots with 8.5 per game.

?Golden State averages 35.6 percent from the 3-point range, while Los Angeles averages 30.1 percent from the 3-point range.

LAST 10 GAMES + GAME PREDICTION

?SPREAD: Lakers -3

-Golden State covered the spread in 5 of their last 10 games.

-Los Angeles covered the spread in 5 of their last 10 games.

-Golden State has a 43-47-1 record ATS this season.

-Los Angeles has a 45-45-1 record ATS this season.

-Los Angeles is 24-21-0 in HOME games ATS this season.

-Golden State is 13-31-0 in AWAY games ATS this season.

Golden State is on the road, and they have a 13-31 record against the spread in away games. The Warriors shot very well as a team, and I think the Lakers will challenge them, especially at home. I think this game will be close, however, give me the Lakers -3 here.

MONEY LINE: Lakers ML

-Golden State won the Money Line 6 out of their last 10 games.

-Los Angeles won the Money Line 7 of their last 10 games.

The Warriors are coming off a Game 2 win that wasn’t even close. They are a terrible team on the road, and the Lakers will be hungry this game. I think the Lakers play better all-around and hit their shots. Give me Lakers Money Line.

OVER/UNDER: OVER

-Golden State Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +1.77.

-Los Angeles Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +0.8.

-Golden State Overall O/U Record: 49-39-3.

-Los Angeles O/U Record: 48-43-0.

-Golden State hit the OVER 6 times in their last 10 games.

-Los Angeles hit the OVER 5 times in their last 10 games.

Game 2 hit the over, and that was limited defense coming from the Los Angeles Lakers. I expect Los Angeles to come back to life, especially playing the Warriors at home. If both teams can hit their shots, I expect a shootout here. Give me the over.

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?The 3rd seed, Sacramento Kings (48-34, 25-16 Away) will face off against the 6th Seed Golden State Warriors (44-38, 33-8 Home) tonight in Game 4 of the NBA Playoffs First Round. The Sacramento Kings lead the Series 2-1 and will have a tough matchup on the road. These two teams will play today at 3:30 PM EDT, at the Chase Center, located in San Francisco, California. The matchup will air on ABC. If you are looking for the best betting odds and stats, here is information to know:

Betting Odds, Money Line, Spread, Over/Under.

*All lines are taken from Draft Kings*

Money Line

Kings: +270
Warriors: -325

Over/Under: 237.5

Kings: -110
Warriors: -110

Spread:

Kings: +7.5 (-110)
Warriors: -7.5(-110)

Playoff Matchup

The Sacramento Kings lead the Series 2-1 against the Golden State Warriors.

Game 1: Kings Defeated the Warriors 126-123

Betting Odds: Sacramento (-1.5), Over/Under 237.5.
Betting Results: Sacramento Money Line, Sacramento +1.5, OVER.

Game Summary:

This is the first time the Sacramento Kings are in in the NBA playoffs for the first since in 16 years. According to ESPN, “the arena was deafening starting in pregame warmups with some fans even bringing back the cow bells that were so common during their playoff runs two decades ago.”

Most of the King’s starters struggled in this game. However, De’Aaron Fox did not disappoint in his playoff debut, and erupted for 38 Points, attempted 27 shots, and had 3 steals. As a team, the Kings outrebounded the Warriors 50-41, and were more efficient at the Free-Throw Line, and the Three-Point. In addition, Sabonis and the Kings outscored the Warriors in the paint, 60-44, and led in fast break points.

Although Sacramento trailed in the first half, they outscored the Warriors in the 2nd half. Sabonis may have struggled offensively, however, he grabbed 16 boards. Malik Monk made up for their struggles with 32 Points off the bench. For the Warriors, Andrew Wiggins was rusty upon his return, and Jordan Poole was limited in minutes.

Game 2: Kings Defeated the Warriors 114-106.

Betting Odds: Golden State (-2.5), Over/Under 238.5.
Betting Results: Sacramento Money Line, Sacramento +2.5, UNDER.

Game Summary:

?Game 2 was an eventful one, again the Sacramento Kings hosting the Golden State Warriors at home. Known for his fights on and off the court, Draymond Green was hit with a flagrant foul and ejected from the game, after stomping on Domantas Sabonis chest. Although Green isn’t a high scorer, he is a player who can facilitate plays and makes a difference on the defensive end.

Although Golden State took an early lead in the 1st Quarter, the Kings outscored them in the 2nd, 41-29, and 25-23 in the 3rd Quarter. Even though Sacramento only shot 23 Percent from the Three, they shot 45 Percent from the Field, and dominated in the paint. The Sacramento Kings knew they had the opportunity to win this game without Draymond Green, and pulled away around the 2-minute mark, thanks to De’Aaron Fox go ahead three.

Game 3: Warriors Defeated the Kings 114-106.

Betting Odds: Golden State (-6), Over/Under 241.
Betting Results: Sacramento Money Line, Sacramento -6, UNDER.

?No Draymond Green, No problem. After Green got ejected in Game 2, he was suspended for Game 3 against the Kings.? Steph Curry knew this team needed to take advantage at home, being down 2-0. He did not disappoint, and led the Warriors with 36 Points, 1 Block, 2 Steals, and attempted 25 shots. Although Klay Thompson and Jordan Poole struggled, Andrew Wiggins stepped up in a huge way for the Warriors. The Warriors and Kings are not normally known for their defense, however, the Warriors had 5 Blocks as a team, and 12 Steals.

Both teams struggled from the three, which has been the case this series. The Kings shot well under 30 percent from downtown, and the Warriors barely shot 30 percent. Overall, the Warriors outrebounded the Kings, 59-53, shot better from the line, and dominated in the Paint.

Season Matchup

Game 1: Kings 125 -Warriors 130 (Warriors Home).

Betting Odds: Warriors (-10) Over/Under 232.5.
Betting Results: Warriors Money Line, Kings +10, OVER.

Game 2: Warriors 106 - Kings 114 (Kings Home).

Betting Odds: Warriors (-8), Over/Under 235.5.
Betting Results: Kings Money Line, Kings +8, UNDER.

Game 3: Kings 97 – Warriors 114 (Los Angeles Home).

Betting Odds: Warriors (-6) Over/Under 241.
Betting Results: Warriors Money Line, Warriors -6, UNDER.

Injury Report

Sacramento Kings

PG Matthew Dellavedova (OUT): Finger.

Golden State Warriors

SG Gary Payton II (Probable): Illness.
SG Jordan Poole (Probable): Sprained Left Ankle.
F Andre Iguodala (OUT): Wrist.
G Ryan Rollins (OUT).

Key Players

Sacramento Kings

De’Aaron Fox

?Fox is one of the main reasons why this Kings team is so efficient, especially on the offensive side. Only 25 years old, Fox is averaging 29.3 Points, 3 Steals, 7.7 Assists, and 5 Rebounds in 3 Playoffs games against the Warriors. In addition, he’s averaging 68.5 Percent from the line, 44.4 Percent from the Field, and 33 Percent from the Three. He single-handedly carried this team to a win in Game 2 and averaged over 25 Points in all 3 regular Season games against the Warriors.

Fox has been nearly as efficient on the Road this season. He averaged 25 Points, 1.3 Steals, 6.2 Assists, and shot 49.8 Percent from the field in road games this season. Given the Warriors are at home, and are down in the series, look for Fox to continue his amazing gameplay. I fully expect him to lead the way for the Kings again this game.

Domantas Sabonis

?Domantas Sabonis has been an extremely important player when it comes down to rebounds and points down below. Standing at 7 Feet tall, he has what it takes to take over games, especially when the Warriors play small.

Sabonis is averaging 17 Points, 1.7 Steals, 3.3 Assists, and 13.7 Rebounds in the NBA Playoffs this year. He’s shooting 46.5 Percent from the field, and 61 percent from the Line. Although Sabonis hasn’t made nearly as many three-pointers, he shot 40 percent from downtown in 3 regular season games against the Warriors.

On the road, Domantas Sabonis averaged 19 Points, 6.5 Assists, and 12.6 Rebounds. In addition, he averaged over 60 percent from the field in road games. Sabonis will get another matchup against Looney, and Draymond Green, who is back in the lineup. Although Sabonis struggled offensively in the last game, he did grab 16 boards. If fully healthy from that sternum injury, I expect Sabonis to be a force on the glass.

Golden State Warriors

Stephen Curry

?Steph Curry has been a constant force, even in two playoff losses against the Kings. In 3 Playoff games, Curry is doing what he does best, and that’s leading this team. Curry is averaging 31.3 Points, 3.8 Assists, and 5 Rebounds. He is a pure shooter who is averaging 48.5 Percent from the Field, 38.5 Percent from the Three, and nearly 94 Percent from the Line.
Curry shoots even better in Home Games this season. He averaged 24.6 Points, 1.6 Steals, and shot nearly 43 percent from downtown. In 4 regular season games against the Kings, Steph Curry averaged over 30 Points, and shot 50 percent from the Three.

The Kings and the Warriors are not known for their defense. I fully expect Curry, along with Fox to facilitate the ball, and shoot high volume shots. With Green back, Curry will be able to get the shot off and on the ball.

Andrew Wiggins

?Andrew Wiggins has been outstanding in his 4 regular season games against the Kings. Wiggins averaged 25 Points, 2.3 Steals, and 6.3 Rebounds. He also averaged an incredible 55 percent from the Field, and 39 Percent from the Three. In 3 Post Season games, Wiggins is averaging 19.1 Points, 1.7 Blocks, 5 Rebounds, and is shooting 47 percent from the Field. Wiggins shoots efficiently at Home Games, 41 Percent from downtown, and 55.6 percent from the Field. It’s important to note, Wiggins is struggling from the three, and if he makes his shots, that can be the difference maker for the Warriors.

Key Stats-Playoffs

?Sacramento averages 112.3 Points Per Game.

?Golden State averages 114.3 Points Per Game.

?Sacramento ranks 11th in Points Allowed with 114.3 Opponent Points Per Game.

?Golden State ranks 10th in Points Allowed with 112.3 Opponent Points Per Game.

?Sacramento ranks 2nd in Rebounds Per Game with 48.0.

?Golden State ranks 4th in Rebounds Per Game with 47.

?Sacramento ranks 9th in Point Differential at -2.0.

?Golden State ranks 8th in Point Differential at +2.0.

?Sacramento ranks 13th in Blocked Shots with 3.7 per game.

?Golden State ranks 6th in Blocked Shots with 4.7 per game.

?Sacramento averages 27.4 percent from the 3-point range, while Golden State averages 32.1 percent from the 3-point range.

Key Stats-Regular Season

?Sacramento averaged 120.7 Points Per Game.

?Golden State averaged 118.9 Points Per Game.

?Sacramento ranked 25th in Points Allowed with 118.1 Opponent Points Per Game.

?Golden State ranked 21st in Points Allowed with 117.1 Opponent Points Per Game.

?Sacramento ranked 21st in Rebounds Per Game with 44.4.

?Golden State ranked 20th in Rebounds Per Game with 42.5

?Sacramento ranked 8th in Point Differential at + 2.6.

?Golden State ranked 11th in Point Differential at +1.8.

?Sacramento ranked 29th in Blocked Shots with 3.4 per game.

?Golden State ranked 25th in Blocked Shots?with 4.0 per game.

?Sacramento averages 36.9 percent from the 3-point, while Golden State averages 38.5 percent from the 3-point,

LAST 10 GAMES + GAME PREDICTION

SPREAD: Sacramento +7.5

-Sacramento covered the spread in 6 of their last 10 games.

-Golden State covered the spread in 5 of their last 10 games.

-Sacramento has a 47-37-1 record ATS this season.

-Golden State has a 40-44-1 record ATS this season.

-Golden State is 28-13-1 in HOME games ATS this season.

-Sacramento is 27-15-0 in AWAY games ATS this season.

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MONEY LINE: Golden State Money Line

-Sacramento won the Money Line 5 out of their last 10 games.

-Golden State won the Money Line 6 of their last 10 games.

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OVER/UNDER-UNDER

-Sacramento Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +2.01

-Golden State Avg +/- vs O/U Line: +1.95

-Sacramento Overall O/U Record: 41-43-1

-Golden State Overall O/U Record: 45-37-3

-Sacramento hit the UNDER 7 times in their last 10 games

-Golden State hit the UNDER 6 times in their last 10 games

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The First Round of the NBA Playoffs kicked off this week. The NBA Play-In Tournament has ended, and the Los Angeles Lakers secured the 7th Seed, while the Minnesota Timberwolves Secured the 8th Seed in the Western Conference.? The First Round of the NBA Playoffs will continue for the next week or two. If you are looking for the best betting odds and stats for the NBA Championship, here is information and stats to know:

NBA Championship Odds:

Phoenix Suns: +425 (favorites to win according to most NBA sportsbooks)

Golden State Warriors: +1100

Denver Nuggets: +1100

Los Angeles Lakers: +1400

Memphis Grizzlies: +2500

Sacramento Kings: +4000

Los Angeles Clippers: +5000

Minnesota Timberwolves: +25000

Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Clippers.

-The Los Angeles Clippers lead the series 1-0.
-Game 1 Over/Under was a PUSH at 225.
-Clippers won the Money Line.
**Paul George is likely out for the series with a leg injury. **

Phoenix Suns Stats and Betting Trends.

-Overall, the Suns rank 17th in Points Per Game (113.6), 11th in Rebounds Per Game (44.2), 4th in Assists Per Game (27.3), and 6th in Opponent Points Per Game (111.6).
-Phoenix covered the Money Line in 2 out of their 4 Regular Season games vs the Clippers.
-Phoenix covered the spread in 6 of their last 10 games.
-Phoenix overall Over/Under record this year is 42-38-3.
-Phoenix is 22-19-1 ATS in Home Games this year.
-Phoenix hit the OVER in 5 of their last 10 games.
-Phoenix covered the Spread in 3 out of their 4 games against the Clippers.

Key Stats.

?The regular season series is tied 2-2 between the Suns and the Clippers

?The Suns are down 0-1 against the Clippers this series.

?Devin Booker averaged 22.7 Points, 5.7 Assists, and shot 92 Percent from the line in three games against the Clippers.? Booker averages 28.1 Points, 5.5 Assists, and shoots 50 percent from the field at Home this season.

?Kevin Durant averaged 27 points per game and 2 Steals in one game against the Clippers. He shot 60 percent from the Three and 62 percent from the Field.

?Center Deandre Ayton averaged 15.5 Points, and 7 Rebounds in 2 games against the Clippers in the regular season.

Los Angeles Clippers Stats and Betting Trends.

-Overall, the Clippers rank 18th in Points Per Game (113.6), 17th in Rebounds Per Game (43.2), 24th in Assists Per Game (23.9), and 12th in Opponent Points Per Game (113.1).
-Los Angeles covered the Money Line in 2 out of their 4 Regular Season games vs the Suns.
-Los Angeles covered the spread in 5 of their last 10 games.
-Los Angles overall Over/Under record this year is 40-42-1.
-Los Angeles is 22-20 ATS in Away Games this year.
-Los Angeles hit the OVER in 9 of their last 10 games.
-Los Angeles covered the Spread in Game 1 against the Clippers 115-110.
-Los Angeles covered the Spread in 1 out of their 4 games against the Suns.
-Los Angeles outrebounded Phoenix 49-42 in Game 1.

Key Stats

?The Clippers lead the series 1-0 against the Phoenix Suns.

?Kawhi Leonard averaged 17.3 Points and 10 Rebounds in 3 games against the Suns this year. Leonard also averaged 30 minutes, and 40 percent from the field.

?Guard Terance Mann averaged 15.3 Points, and shooting 61.5 Percent from the Three, and 66.7 Percent from the field in 4 games against the Suns.

?Guard Norman Powell averaged 18.5 Points, 1.5 Steals, and 4 Rebounds in two games against the Suns. In addition, he averages over 50 percent from the field.

?Center Ivica Zubac averaged 8.3 Points, and 9.3 Rebounds in 3 games against Phoenix.

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies.

-The Los Angeles Lakers lead the series 1-0.
-The Lakers won the Money Line
-The OVER hit at 240
-Memphis was favored by -5. Lakers covered +5
**Memphis Guard Ja Morant suffered a hand injury. His status for the second game is in “jeopardy.” **

Los Angeles Lakers Stats and Betting Trends.

-Overall, the Lakers rank 6th in Points Per Game (117.2), 6th in Rebounds Per Game (45.7), 15th in Assists Per Game (25.3), and 20th in Opponent Points Per Game (116.6).
-Los Angeles covered the Money Line in 2 out their 3 Regular Season games vs Memphis.
-Los Angeles covered the spread in 5 of their last 10 games.
-Los Angeles overall Over/Under record this year is 45-39-0.
-Los Angeles is 20-21-1 ATS in Away Games this year.
-Los Angeles hit the OVER in 9 of their last 10 games.
-Los Angeles covered the Spread in 2 out of their 3 games against the Grizzlies.

Key Stats.

?The Lakers lead the series 1-0 against the Memphis Grizzlies.

?LeBron James averaged 23 Points, 2 Steals, 2 Blocks in his only regular season game against the Grizzlies.

?LeBron James added 21 Points, 11 Rebounds, 3 Blocks and 2 Steals in Game 1.

?Center Anthony Davis averaged 29 Points, 3.5 Blocks, 20.5 Rebounds, and shot 56 percent from the field against the Grizzlies this season.

?Anthony Davis added 22 Points, 3 Steals, and 7 Blocks in Game 1.

?Rui Hachimura averaged 11 Points and shot 40 percent from the Three in four games against the Grizzlies.

?Hachimura exploded for 29 Points, 6 Rebounds, and shot 83 Percent from the Three in Game 1.

?Austin Reaves averaged 17 Points, 1 Steal, 7 Assists, and shot 50 percent from the Three in 2 games against Memphis.

?Austin Reaves added 23 Points, 1 Block, 1 Steal, 3 Rebounds, and shot 60 percent from the Three in Game 1.

Memphis Grizzlies Stats and Betting Trends.

-Overall, the Grizzlies rank 9th in Points Per Game (116.9), 2nd in Rebounds Per Game (46.6), 9th in Assists Per Game (26), and 11th in Opponent Points Per Game (113.0).
-Memphis covered the Money Line in 1 out of their 3 Regular Season games vs the Lakers.
-Memphis covered the spread in 3 of their last 10 games.
-Memphis overall Over/Under record this year is 38-43-2.
-Memphis is 23-18-1 ATS in Home Games this year.
-Memphis hit the OVER in 5 of their last 10 games.
-Memphis covered the Spread in 1 out of their 3 games against the Lakers.

Key Stats.

?The Memphis Grizzlies trail the Lakers 0-1 in this playoff series.

?Forward Jaren Jackson Jr. averaged 18 Points, 3.3 Blocks and 7 Rebounds in 3 games vs. the Lakers this season. Jackson Jr. exploded for 31 Points, 2 Blocks, 1 Steal, and shot 50 percent from the Three in Game 1.

?Guard Desmond Bane struggled against the Lakers in the regular season. He averaged 13 Points and shot only 17 percent from the Three. Bane rebounded in Game 1 of the playoffs. He added 22 Points, 6 Assists, 5 Rebounds, and shot 100 percent from the field.

?The Grizzlies will be in trouble if Ja Morant is out for the series. Morant averaged 30.5 Points, 1 Steal, 9 Assists, 6.5 Rebounds in 2 games against the Lakers this season.

Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves.

-The Nuggets lead the series 1-0 against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
-The Nuggets?won the Money Line
-The Under hit at 189.
-Denver was favored by 8-5. Nuggets covered -8.5

Denver Nuggets Stats and Betting Trends.

-Overall, the Denver Nuggets rank 12th in Points Per Game (115.8), 19th in Rebounds Per Game (43), 2nd in Assists Per Game (28.9), and 8th in Opponent Points Per Game (112.5).
-Denver won the Money Line in 2 out of their 4 Regular Season games vs Minnesota.
-Denver covered the spread in 6 of their last 10 games.
-Denver overall Over/Under record this year is 38-44-1.
-Denver is 26-15-1 ATS in Home Games this year.
-Denver hit the UNDER in 8 of their last 10 games.
-Denver covered the Spread in 1 out of their 4 games against the Timberwolves.

Key Stats

?The Nuggets lead the series 1-0 against Minnesota.?

?Nikola Joki? averaged 25 Points, 1.3 Steals, 12.7 Assists, and 10 Rebounds in 3 games against Minnesota. He added 13 points and 14 rebounds in Game 1 against Minnesota.

?Jamal Murray averaged 21 Points, 1.5 Steals, and shot 53.3 percent from the field in 2 games against Minnesota. Murray led the way with 24 Points, 1 Block, 8 Assists, and 8 Blocks in Game 1. Furthermore, Murray shot 40 percent from the Three.

?Michael Porter Jr. averaged 18.5 Points and shot 40 percent in 4 games against Minnesota. Porter added 18 Points, 11 Rebounds, and shot 44.4 percent from Three in Game 1.

Minnesota Timberwolves Stats and Betting Trends.

-Overall, the Minnesota Timberwolves rank 13th in Points Per Game (115.8), 23rd in Rebounds Per Game (41.9), 8th in Assists Per Game (26.2), and 18th in Opponent Points Per Game (115.8).
- Minnesota covered the Money Line in 2 out of their 3 Regular Season games vs Denver.?
- Minnesota covered the spread in 6 of their last 10 games.
- Minnesota overall Over/Under record this year is 39-46-0.
- Minnesota is 21-21-0 ATS in Away Games this year.
- Minnesota hit the UNDER in 8 of their last 10 games.
- Minnesota covered the Spread in 3 out of their 4 games against the Nuggets.

Key Stats.

?The Minnesota Timberwolves trail the Nuggets 0-1 in this playoff series.

?Guard Anthony Edwards averaged 21 Points, 6.4 Rebounds, 1 Steal, and shot 46.4 percent from the field in 4 games against the Nuggets. In Game 1, Edwards added 18 Points, 2 Steals, 1 Block, and shot 25 percent from the Three.

?Center Rudy Gobert averaged 8 Points, 1.3 Blocks, and 5.7 Rebounds in 3 games against Denver. In Game 1, Gobert added 8 Points, 2 Blocks, and 13 Rebounds against the Nuggets.

?Center Karl-Anthony Towns didn’t play any games against the Nuggets during the regular season. However, Towns struggled in Game 1, with 11 points and shot 14 percent from the Three.

Golden State Warriors vs.? Sacramento Kings.

-The Sacramento Kings lead the series 1-0.
-The Kings won the Money Line
-The OVER hit at 249
-Golden State was favored by -1.5. Sacramento covered the spread.

Golden State Warriors Stats and Betting Trends.

-Overall, the Golden State Warriors rank 2nd in Points Per Game (118.9), 8th in Rebounds Per Game (44.6), 1st in Assists Per Game (29.8), and 21st in Opponent Points Per Game (117.1).
-Golden State won the Money Line in 3 out of their 4 Regular Season games vs Sacramento.?
-Golden State covered the spread in 5 of their last 10 games.
-Golden State overall Over/Under record this year is 45-35-3.
-Golden State is 11-30-0 ATS in Away Games this year.
-Golden State hit the UNDER in 5 of their last 10 games.
-Golden State covered the Spread in 1 out of their 4 games against Sacramento.

Key Stats.

?The Golden State Warriors trail the series 0-1 against the Sacramento Kings.

?Stephen Curry averaged 33 Points 1 Steal, 6.5 Rebounds, 5 Assists, and shot 50 percent from the Three, and 58 percent from the field in 4 games against the Kings. Curry exploded for 30 points, 6 rebounds, and shot 50 percent from the Three in Game 1.

?Klay Thompson averaged 17.5 Points in 4 games against the Kings this season. In Game 1, Thompson added 21 Points on 42 percent from the field, and 36 percent from the Three.

?Jordan Poole is a vital part of this Warriors team. He put up 17 Points, 1 Block, and shot 40 percent from the Field and the Three in Game 1.

?Star Forward Andrew Wiggins averaged 25 Points, 2.3 Steals, and shot 55 percent from the field in 3 games against the King this season. Wiggins added 17 Points, and 4 blocks in Game 1. However, he struggled shooting wise, finishing 12 percent from the Three, and 43 percent from the Field.

Sacramento Kings Stats and Betting Trends.

-Overall, the Sacramento Kings rank 1st in Points Per Game (120.7), 20th in Rebounds Per Game (42.5), 3rd in Assists Per Game (27.3), and 25th in Opponent Points Per Game (118.1).
-Sacramento Kings covered the Money Line in 1 out of their 4 Regular Season games vs Golden State.?
-Sacramento Kings covered the spread in 5 of their last 10 games.
-Sacramento Kings overall Over/Under record this year is 42-43-0.
-Sacramento Kings is 26-15-1 ATS in Home Games this year.
-Sacramento Kings hit the UNDER in 7 of their last 10 games.
-Sacramento Kings covered the Spread in 3 out of their 4 games against the Warriors.

Key Stats

?The Sacramento Kings lead the Golden State Warriors 1-0 in this playoff series.

?Guard De’Aaron Fox averaged 25.3 Points, 1.3 Steals, 8 Assists, and shot 51.8 from the Field in 3 regular season games against the Warriors. In Game 1, Fox put up huge numbers for this Kings team. He added 38 Points, 3 Steals, 5 Assists, and shot 50 from the Three.

?Malik Monk had an incredible game in the first game of the series. Monk exploded for 32 Points and shot 50 percent from the Three. It’s important to note he averaged 17 points in 3 games against the Kings in the regular season.

?Domantas Sabonis added 16 Rebounds and 12 points in Game 1 against the Warriors. However, he was held to 29.4 percent Field Goal Shooting.

Predictions

Denver Nuggets in 4
Los Angeles Lakers in 6
Golden State Warriors in 7
Phoenix Suns in 7

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The Golden State Warriors, who are looking to get healthy and return to their winning ways, will pick second, the Charlotte Hornets third, with the Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers rounding out the first five selections.

This will be one of the most unique NBA Drafts on record due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only is the draft delayed by at least four months, NBA front offices will be making picks with far less real-time evaluation because of the cancellations of many conference tournaments and the NCAA Tournament last season. Another interesting aspect of this draft is NBA scouts and front office personnel will not be able to evaluate prospects in a live draft combine setting, but rather a virtual one taking place at regional sites.

In this piece, myself and Ronnie Flores do our best to predict which players the lottery teams will select based on fit and team needs. Check out our selections for the top four picks in the final part of our three-part NBA Draft Lottery predictions series.

4. Chicago Bulls 

Ronnie’s Pick: LaMelo Ball | Guard | 6-7 | 190 | Australia | PRO

Why: The Bulls moved up three spots and could they be picking up the best talent in the draft? Some feel so, as Ball is the over-sized playmaker NBA teams covet nowadays. The most polarizing player in this draft, and perhaps’ the most in many years, he’s also got the biggest risk-reward factor of any potential draft pick. The younger brother of 2017 No. 2 pick (Lonzo Ball) has a big more wiggle, craftiness, and potentially a tighter handle than his brother, while both have that incredible vision and court awareness. Some NBA brass feel it’s a big plus that he’s already been through the rigors of pro basketball, but his defensive intensity and “gimmicky” style does raise some legitimate question marks about his long-term potential. Melo has been one of the most scrutinized players in basketball, at any level, or the past five years and that should help him should be get off to a slow start in his NBA career. Ball should be a rotational player as long as he picks up the defensive schemes and the fact that Chicago doesn’t have big glaring weaknesses should help his transition. Golden State will take a long look at him at No. 2, but he’ll fall here, and that will give him a better chance to learn on the job and eventually thrive.

Devin's Pick: Obi Toppin | Forward | 6-9 | 220 | Dayton | So.

Why: When taking a closer look at the Bulls' roster, two areas of need immediately jump off the page: guards and forwards. Chicago could certainly go with LaMelo Ball here if he's still available and come away with a high risk/high reward selection and add him in to a solid backcourt alongside Zach LaVine and Coby White. Or, as I believe will happen, the Bulls will select a guy who will be a productive NBA player from day one in Obi Toppin. The 6-foot-9 forward out of Dayton is a high motor guy who plays with great energy on both ends of the floor and has proven he can score inside and out. His rim running ability in transition, along with his vertical athleticism, make him a guy who could excel as an open court finisher or a pick-and-roll lob finisher in the half-court. Toppin shot 39 percent from the college three-point line, and while his catch-and-shoot mechanics are fundamentally sound, it will be interesting to see if his perimeter shooting translates to the deeper NBA three-point stripe.

3. Charlotte Hornets

Ronnie’s Pick: Obi Toppin | Forward | 6-9 | 220 | Dayton | So.

Why: If Wiseman is the Warriors’ pick, and he should be, taking Melo Ball here would be a tempting move for the Hornets, as would his former high school teammate from Chino Hills (Calif.) Onyeka Okongwu. I just get the feeling Charlotte will play it safe, as they are one of those teams that favors more seasoned talent rather than gambling on younger players with a perceived higher ceiling. As the 2020 Naismith Award winner, Toppin was an efficient player in college who will be able to operate down low in the NBA and contribute right away. The Dayton star is a classic what-you-see-is-what-you-get type and at 22 would be the oldest top five pick in a decade. Toppin is an underrated shooter, but there are some concerns about his defensive ability and ceiling. Will those concerns cause him to drop? We don’t think so and in a draft with plenty of question marks, he’s not going to fall out of the top five.

Devin's Pick: LaMelo Ball | Guard | 6-7 | 190 | Australia | PRO

Why: As mentioned above, Ball might be the most talented prospect in this year's draft class, but there are plenty of unknowns that come with drafting a player like him. We all know the story of him leaving Chino Hills to go to Lithuania and then to SPIRE Academy and finally to Australia where, for the first time, he played in a more structured environment than he did at the high school and club level in the states. Like Ronnie said, the youngest of the three Ball brothers is the most polarizing player in the 2020 Draft and he's also the most talented of the three siblings. At 6-feet-7, Melo has the ball skills, creativity, craftiness, vision and basketball IQ to serve as a primary ball handler and playmaker. The question marks about Ball, among NBA decision-makers, stem both on and off the court. Does his freewheeling style of play translate to the NBA level? Will he be a consistent three-point shooting threat from the NBA line? Can he guard his position and properly defend in an NBA defensive scheme? In a draft that doesn't feature a whole lot of no-brainer talent, Charlotte has to go with the best available player here and it is Ball. To me, Melo would fit in nicely with the vastly-improved Devonte' Graham and veteran point guard Terry Rozier along with young, talented forwards in P.J. Washington and Miles Bridges.

2. Golden State Warriors

Ronnie’s Pick: James Wiseman | Center | 7-1 | 235 | Memphis | Fr.

Why: The dynasty with the closing championship window are the big winners in this year’s draft. Why? For starters, its selection won’t have the added pressure of being the No. 1 pick in a weak draft (think Anthony Bennett and how that worked) and regardless, two players from among Anthony Edwards, Melo Ball and Wiseman will be available. That means the Warriors’ front office will have a quality pick/player to shop around should they decide no player from this draft will greatly assist within the time frame of that championship window (keep in mind the Warrior’s own Minnesota’s 2021 first-round pick). Wiseman combination of immense size, frame and mobility easily offsets his limited body of work to get to this point. Sure, Wiseman only played three college games, but should fit in with a team that doesn’t need him to produce gigantic numbers right away. He’ll have some pressure on him to perform at some point, but with Golden State’s shooters, he’ll eventually thrive. And if the Warriors want to package this pick as part of a deal for a veteran, he brings the most value or they’ll be choosing for another team. Either way, the Warriors have quality options.

Devin's Pick: James Wiseman | Center | 7-1 | 235 | Memphis | Fr.

Why: There are expectations that Golden State will try to trade this pick for a more seasoned veteran as it tries to bounce-back to championship form after an injury-riddled season, meaning there's a lot of different ways the Warriors could go here. For the sake of this story, let's assume the Warriors keep this pick, and I think they go with Wiseman here. The mobile 7-foot-1 center has all the makings of a modern big man and his skill-set would translate quite nicely to a Golden State roster that needs some help inside. Wiseman had a brief cup of coffee at Memphis, but showed flashes of his next-level ability in the three games he played. Wiseman averaged 19.7 points, 10.7 rebounds and three blocks per game before a NCAA suspension led him to leave school to prepare for the 2020 NBA Draft. So what is it about Wiseman that could fit in well with the Warriors? The first thing that stands out for me is rim protection, and as the league becomes more athletic and more offensively gifted, there's always a place for a guy who can block, change or alter shots at the rim. The second aspect of Wiseman's game I like is his rebounding, both offensively and defensively. There's no better way to start a fast break than old-fashioned glass cleaning and second-chance opportunities on missed shots are all-important in deep playoff runs.

1. Minnesota Timberwolves

Ronnie’s Pick: Anthony Edwards | Guard | 6-5 | 225 | Georgia | Fr.

Why: There is no questioning Edward’s offensive talent and we’ve known for a long time (since the 2018 Pangos All-American Camp) that he had No. 1 in the draft-type talent. Since the Wolves have some quality offensive players on the perimeter, Edwards won’t be under a tremendous amount of pressure to put up big numbers right away, but he’ll be under the microscope to show offensive efficiency and be engaged defensively. If Edwards gradually improves his shooting percentages and displays an locked-in attitude on defense, we’re talking a potential All-Star player (and there is not too many of those with that potential in this draft). He has to be in a position to succeed and with a coaching staff that feels any shortcomings can be addressed in an adequate amount of time. He’s not a “project” as a No. 1 pick, but not a sure-fire star. Nobody in this draft is, but Edwards is still its best bet because of his combination of athleticism and offensive play-making ability against NBA level defenders.

Devin's Pick: Anthony Edwards | Guard | 6-5 | 225 | Georgia | Fr.

Why: I compare Edwards to Toppin in this year's draft and not because of style of play, but more because of the fact that you know what you're getting and that's a bonafide scorer. The 6-foot-5 off-guard has an impressive combination of physical strength and vertical explosiveness, both of which led to him averaging 19.1 points and 5.2 rebounds per game as a freshman in the SEC. Edwards will be a guy who can play off the ball alongside De'Angelo Russell, Karl Anthony-Towns and another young and talented wing in Jarrett Culver. While Edwards is a creative scorer and shot creator, it remains to be seen if his perimeter shooting ability is at the level it needs to be for him to live up to a No. 1 Draft selection. Edwards struggled from three-point range at Georgia, connecting on just 29.4 percent of his 7.7 three-point attempts per game. As we all know, shooting the deep ball has become one of the more important aspects of the game and Edwards will need to develop a more consistent deep ball to have a long and productive NBA career.

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I know. I know. Why are we over hyping some middle school kid and calling him the next Steph Curry?  We're not. We aren't calling him the next anything. We are just doing exactly what the little hooper was doing: having fun. And we thought others would find him as entertaining as we did, so here we are.

But I must mention that Steph Curry was an unknown hooper at that age too.  And, even though he had game, lots of potential, one of the best shooters ever as a Dad, and an appearance in a Burger King commercial (for whatever that's worth), Curry was an unheralded high school prospect that nobody, but probably Steph and his family, thought was NBA material. Look at him now!

Oh, I also forgot to mention the little hooper's name, it's Curry, Jerell Curry.

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Steve Nash hosted a celebrity charity soccer game yesterday in downtown Los Angeles called the Steve Nash Foundation Showdown featuring Klay Thompson (2 goals), Jeremy Lin, Jared Dudley (1 goal) and of course Steve Nash who scored 2 goals himself. For more about Steve Nash's foundation visit SteveNash.Org

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OAKLAND, Calif. (February 11, 2013) – adidas and the Golden State Warriors today will unveil the first modern short sleeve NBA Uniform System – the team’s lightest uniform to date - at a press conference at Oracle Arena . The adizero short sleeve NBA Uniform System is 26 percent lighter than the Warriors’ current uniforms and will debut for the first time when the team faces the San Antonio Spurs on Friday, February 22 on ESPN and Comcast SportsNet Bay Area at 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT. The Warriors will wear the uniforms for two additional Friday home games during the 2012-13 season including March 8 vs. the Houston Rockets and March 15 vs. the Chicago Bulls. View the Livestream of the press conference on www.nba.com/warriors  at 5:00 p.m. ET/2:00 p.m. PT.

adidas developed this innovative system to allow for optimal performance on the court while providing fans with a new and unique apparel option.  The Warriors, one of the most aggressive and creative teams in the NBA, were the perfect partner for the new uniforms.

“Players on every court like to have a unique sense of style,” said Lawrence Norman, vice president, adidas global basketball. “We were excited to work side-by-side for the last 18 months with the Warriors, one of the NBA’s youngest and most exciting teams, to develop this unique uniform system that helps maintain peak player performance while ensuring comfort, fit and style.”

In addition to being the Warriors’ lightest uniform to date, the adizero short sleeve NBA Uniform System features the first-ever super lightweight stretch woven short with maximum ventilation for player comfort. The jersey includes armhole insets with 360-degree stretch fabric that facilitates free range of motion for the arms and shoulders. The adizero short sleeve jersey allows for maximum movement in all phases of the game, equal with that of a traditional tank basketball jersey.

Throughout the evaluation process, adidas received positive feedback from players at all levels on the uniform’s performance and innovative style. “When adidas began working with us to develop the short sleeve jersey, I couldn’t wait to wear it in a game,” said Warriors forward Harrison Barnes. “I love the fit and style the sleeves give me on the court.”

“Partnering with adidas on this new uniform demonstrates the Warriors’ commitment to innovation and the progressive culture of the Bay Area,” said Rick Welts, president and chief operating officer of the Golden State Warriors. “The jerseys complement our players’ style on the court, but are also a nod to the style of our fans and the spirit of the Bay Area – innovation is ingrained in our culture.”

The uniform system is made from 60 percent recycled materials and features adidas’ Revolution 30 technology found in current NBA uniforms. Launched in the 2010-11 season, Revolution 30 technology is a lightweight uniform system that dries twice as fast to improve performance. The new uniforms also include a ClimaCool system and FORMOTION technology that combine to increase comfort for the players.

Swingman versions are available for pre-sell on NBAStore.com and on WarriorsTeamStore.com, the official online team shop of the Golden State Warriors.  Limited Edition Boxed Authentic Jerseys will be available for purchase at the Warriors Team Store inside Oracle Arena beginning Feb. 20.  Swingman Jerseys will be available for purchase at the Warriors Team Store inside Oracle Arena beginning Feb.22 and at the adidas Sport Performance Store in downtown San Francisco and the NBA Store by Feb. 25.

At the start of the 2012-13 season, the Golden State Warriors and adidas announced a partnership through which adidas is the official retail partner for the team through the 2014-15 season. adidas also serves as the official supplier of all Warriors merchandise for fans, players, coaches and Warrior girls.

For images of the adizero short sleeve NBA Uniform System, please visit warriors.com/adizero.

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Watching the Golden State Warriors We Believe game reminded me of this "classic" dunkathon from 2008 featuring the Warriors & Knicks.  23 dunks in total with many coming from Corey Magette and  David Lee (then a Knick).  I'm sure this video will upset every coach but should satisfy most fans of basketball.

I don't know if this is an official NBA record for most dunks in a game but it has to be close if not.

Check out the highlights from the We Believe Game

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Check out the re-cap mix of the "We Believe vs Dubs" game which took place last night at San Jose State University. The game featured ex-Warriors players such as: Jason Richardson, Gilbert Arenas, Matt Barnes, Al Harrington, Anthony Morrow, Corey Maggette, Antawn Jamison, CJ Watson going up against current Warriors: Steph Curry, Dorell Wright, David Lee, Louis Amundson, Jeremy Lin, Jeremy Tyler and Charlie Bell.

The Current Warriors came out on top winning 158-153.

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Arguably the most unique of the NBA "Lockout games" will be taking place this Saturday (Nov. 5th) at San Jose State University. It will be a match-up between players of the current Warriors team vs the "We Believe" Warriors team, the team that upset the #1 seeded Mavz as a #8 seed in 2007.

Confirmed roster for the game is as follows:

We Believe:
- Jason Richardson
- Gilbert Arenas
- Antoine Jamison
- Matt Barnes
- Al Harrington
- Anthony Morrow
- CJ Watson
- Ike Diogu

Current Warriors:
- Monta Ellis
- Steph Curry
- David Lee
- Dorell Wright
- Jeremy Lin
- Jeremy Tyler
- Charlie Bell

Location: Event Center Arena at San Jose State University
290 S. 7th Street
San Jose, CA

Time: 6:30 Tip Opp (Doors open at 5:30)

Ticket purchase: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C00474ED128803A

Golden State "We Believe" Warriors Tribute

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Golden State "We Believe" Warriors Player Tributes

Jamison

Jason Richardson

Gilbert Arenas & JRich

Matt Barnes

Anthony Morrow

CJ Watson

Ike Diogu

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