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Warriors slip to No. 3 in latest NBA power rankings from Rookie Wire

After a 1-3 road swing, the Golden State Warriors slipped to No. 3 in the latest NBA power rankings from Rookie Wire.

After a red-hot start to the season, the Golden State Warriors have officially hit a bumpy patch of their 2021-22 campaign.

While the Warriors still hold one of the top records in the Western Conference, the team has posted a 5-6 record since taking out the Phoenix Suns on Christmas Day in the desert.

Following a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves that ended their recent road swing with a 1-3 record, the Warriors took a step down in the latest edition of power rankings from Rookie Wire.

After holding the No. 1 overall spot, the Warriors were listed at No. 3 behind the Suns and Memphis Grizzlies in the latest Rookie Wire power rankings from Cody Taylor.

Via Rookie Wire:

The Warriors’ reign atop our power rankings ended after dropping five of their last seven games. While the team has hit a bit of a rough patch, they are certainly happy to see Klay Thompson back on the court. He is averaging 13.8 points, three rebounds and 1.8 assists on 35.7% shooting from 3-point range since returning.

Click here for the complete list of power rankings from Rookie Wire.

In a positive step, the Warriors opened a seven-game homestand on Tuesday with a victory over the Detroit Pistons. While the Splash Brothers combined for 39 points, rookie Jonathan Kuminga recorded his first-career double-double performance with 12 points and 10 rebounds in a blowout win over the Pistons.

Kuminga will continue to see an increase in playing time while the Warriors deal with the absence of Draymond Green. Golden State’s defensive captain is slated to miss at least the next two weeks with a calf and lower back injury.

The Warriors will host two more favorable matchups against the Indiana Pacers and Houston Rockets before welcoming the Utah Jazz to San Francisco’s Chase Center before the end of the week.

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Rookie Report: Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga records first career double-double in start vs. Pistons

With an opportunity in the starting lineup against the Pistons, Warriors rookie Jonathan Kuninga recorded his first career double-double.

On Tuesday, Jonathan Kuminga got his opportunity in the Golden State Warriors’ starting lineup against the Detroit Pistons with Draymond Green ruled out due to injury. 

The No. 7 overall pick has made an impact on Golden State’s last three games, averaging 19.7 points on 52.5% shooting from the field with 5.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 25.9 minutes per game.

During Golden State’s 102-86 victory over the Pistons on Tuesday, he continued his impressive stint with his first-career double-double performance. Kuminga tallied 12 points on 4-of-10 shooting from the field with 10 boards, an assist and a steal in 25 minutes. 

Here is a look at some of Kuminga’s highlights from Tuesday night: 

 

 

 

Via @warriors on Twitter:

The 19-year-old has now notched double-figures in scoring in four consecutive games for the Warriors. 

With Green expected to miss the next two weeks with a lower back and calf injury, Kuminga could continue to get run in Golden State’s starting lineup alongside Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins. 

On Thursday, the Warriors will open a back-to-back at San Francisco’s Chase Center with a contest against the Indiana Pacers at 7 p.m. PT.

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Watch: Klay Thompson sets Chase Center into frenzy with buzzer-beating 3-pointer vs. Pistons

Klay Thompson set Chase Center into a frenzy with a buzzer-beater from beyond the arc in the first half against the Pistons on Tuesday.

After four games on the road, the Golden State Warriors returned to San Francisco’s Chase Center to open a seven-game homestand with a contest against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday.

Klay Thompson quickly gave the home crowd something to cheer about.

In his second game at Chase Center since making his long-awaited return to the court, Thompson tallied 17 points on 5-of-9 shooting from the field with three triples in the first half alone.

To end his explosive first-half performance, Thompson buried a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to send the Warriors into halftime with a 28-point advantage over the Pistons. After Thompson got his jumper to fall before the horn, the Golden State bench and the crowd at Chase Center erupted with cheers.

Via @NBCSWarriors on Twitter:

The five-time All-Star sharpshooter finished the contest with a game-high 21 points on 6-of-13 shooting from the field as the Warriors cruised to a much-needed victory over the Pistons, 102-86.

Thompson and the Warriors will be back on the floor at Chase Center on Thursday against the Indiana Pacers at 7 p.m. PT.

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NBA Twitter reacts to Warriors blowout win over Pistons to open homestand

After the Warriors cruised to a blowout win over the Pistons to start a seven-game homestand, NBA Twitter chimed in with different reactions.

After a rough end to a four-game road swing, the Golden State Warriors returned to San Francisco’s Chase Center to open a much-needed homestand with a contest against the Detroit Pistons.

Back at home, the Splash Brothers went right to work. In the first half, Steph Curry and Klay Thompson combined for 31 points with seven triples. Andrew Wiggins added 13 first-half points to give Golden State a 28 point lead heading into halftime.

With a heavy lead to open the second half, the Warriors cruised to a 102-86 victory over the struggling Pistons. Thompson led the way for Golden State, scoring a game-high 21 points on 6-of-13 shooting from the field and 3-of-8 shooting from beyond the arc.

With a chance to enter the starting lineup, rookie Jonathan Kuminga tallied a double-double with 12 points on 4-of-10 shooting from the floor with 10 rebounds in 24 minutes.

Behind a tight defensive performance, the Warriors held 2021 No. 1 overall pick Cade Cunningham to eight points on 3-of-10 shooting from the field with five turnovers in 28 minutes.

After the Warriors improved to 32-12, the NBA community on Twitter chimed in with different reactions. Here’s a look at what fans and analysts were saying on Tuesday night.

Rookie Jonathan Kuminga enters starting lineup for Warriors on Tuesday vs. Pistons

On Tuesday against the Detroit Pistons, rookie Jonathan Kuminga will enter the starting lineup for the Golden State Warriors.

With Draymond Green slated to miss at least the next two weeks due to a calf and lower back injury, Steve Kerr will need to add a new face to Golden State’s lineup.

To start a seven-game homestand against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday, Jonathan Kuminga will get the call in the starting lineup. The 19-year-old rookie will join the starting lineup alongside Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins and Kevon Looney.

Via @anthonyVslater on Twitter:

During his last three games, Kuminga has tallied a trio of double-figure scoring efforts off the bench. Over that three-game span, Kuminga is averaging 19.7 points on 52.5% shooting from the field with 5.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 25.9 minutes per game.

Kuminga and the Warriors are set to meet 2021 No. 1 overall pick Cade Cunningham and the Pistons on Tuesday at 7 p.m. PT at San Francisco’s Chase Center.

The post originally appeared on Warriors Wire. Follow Warriors Wire on Facebook and Twitter.

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Warriors recall rookie Moses Moody from G League Santa Cruz

Before Tuesday’s contest against the Pistons, the Warriors have recalled rookie Moses Moody from G League Santa Cruz.

Before opening a seven-game homestand with a tilt against the Detroit Pistons, the Golden State Warriors have recalled one of their rookies from their G League affiliate in Santa Cruz.

On Tuesday, the Warriors announced they have recalled rookie Moses Moody from G League Santa Cruz.

Via @WarriorsPR on Twitter:

Since the start of January, Moody has played three games in the G League, scoring over 30 points in each contest. Against the Texas Legends on Friday, Moody tallied 32 points on 11-of-20 shooting from the field with six triples.

In eight appearances with the G League. the No. 14 overall pick from the 2021 NBA draft is averaging 27.5 points on 47.1% shooting from the floor with 5.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.2 assists in 31.9 minutes per game.

Moody will join the Warriors in time for a matchup with 2021 No. 1 overall pick Cade Cunningham. The pair of rookies were former teammates at Montverde Academy in Florida.

The Warriors and Pistons are set to tip-off at 7 p.m. PT at San Francisco’s Chase Center on Tuesday evening.

The post originally appeared on Warriors Wire. Follow Warriors Wire on Facebook and Twitter.

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Steph Curry (hand) not listed on Warriors injury report for contest against Pistons on Tuesday

After missing Sunday’s game against the Timberwolves with a hand injury, Steph Curry isn’t listed on the latest injury report for the Warriors’ contest against the Pistons on Tuesday.

On Sunday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Steph Curry missed the contest for the Golden State Warriors due to a hand injury.

During the Warriors’ victory over the Chicago Bulls on the road, Curry appeared to injure his hand on a hard fall after a layup attempt in the second quarter. The seven-time All-Star played the rest of the game, scoring 19 points in 28 minutes, but was ruled out on Sunday against the Timberwolves with right-hand soreness.

However, it looks like Curry’s absence won’t be for long. On Monday, Curry’s name wasn’t listed on Golden State’s injury report for Tuesday’s contest against the Detroit Pistons.

Via @anthonyVslater on Twitter:

Without Curry, the Warriors suffered a blowout loss to the Timberwolves to close a four-game road swing, 119-99.

Curry is posting a potential Most Valuable Player campaign, averaging 26.3 points per game on 42.1% shooting from the field and 38.4% shooting from long distance.

On Tuesday, Curry will re-join Klay Thompson in Golden State’s backcourt against 2021 No. 1 overall pick Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. PT at San Francisco’s Chase Center.

The post originally appeared on Warriors Wire. Follow Warriors Wire on Facebook and Twitter.

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Klay Thompson praises Warriors rookie Jonathan Kuminga after 19 point performance vs. Timberwolves

After Jonathan Kuminga notched another impressive performance with 19 points off the bench against the T-Wolves, Klay Thompson had praise for the Warriors rookie.

Over the last three games, rookie Jonathan Kuminga has seen an increase in playing time. The No. 7 overall pick from the 2021 NBA draft averaged 19.7 points on 52.5% shooting from the field with 5.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 25.9 minutes per game over his last three contests. 

After another solid performance off the bench on Sunday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Kuminga caught the eye of All-Star teammate Klay Thompson.

Following Golden State’s 119-99 loss to Minnesota on Sunday, Thompson praised the Warriors 19-year-old rookie. Thompson called Kuminga an “incredible athlete,” saying he would be a “huge” part of the Warriors for a long time.

Jon is an incredible athlete. His ability to play at the rim is also incredible. I loved his aggressiveness tonight. That shows itself with 10 free throws. He’s going to be a huge part of this team for a long time.

Listen to Klay Thompson’s full postgame interview via Warriors SoundCloud. 

Against the Timberwolves, Kuminga scored 19 points off the bench on 6-of-12 shooting from the field for his third consecutive game with double-figures in scoring. The G League Ignite product added seven boards and an assist in 33 minutes off the bench.

After closing a four-game road swing, Thompson, Kuminga and the Warriors will return to the Bay Area on Tuesday to begin a seven-game homestand with a tilt against No. 1 overall pick Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons.

The post originally appeared on Warriors Wire. Follow Warriors Wire on Facebook and Twitter.

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Rookie Report: Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga records 19 points off bench in loss vs. Timberwolves

During the Warriors’ loss to the Timberwolves on Sunday, rookie Jonathan Kuminga recorded his third consecutive impressive game with 19 points off the bench.

With Draymond Green slated to miss the next two weeks with a calf injury connected to his lower back, the Golden State Warriors will need some help in the frontcourt. 

With more minutes available, rookie Jonathan Kuminga has impressed in an increased role. Despite Golden State’s loss in Minnesota on Sunday, the No. 7 overall draft pick from the 2021 NBA draft recorded his third consecutive games with a double-figure scoring effort. 

Against the Timberwolves, Kuminga stepped up with Green, Steph Curry and Gary Payton II ruled out. The 19-year-old forward tallied 19 points on 6-of-12 shooting from the floor with seven boards and an assist in 33 minutes. 

Jordan Poole was the only member of the Warriors to outscore Kuminga against the Timberwolves with 20 points of his own. 

Here is a look at some of Kuminga’s highlights from Sunday night: 

Via @NBCSWarriors on Twitter:

 

 

Over his last three games, Kuminga is averaging 19.7 points on 52.5% shooting from the field with 5.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 25.9 minutes per game. 

With Green out, Kuminga’s recent performance has earned him more minutes when the Warriors return to the Bay Area to start a seven-game homestand on Tuesday against the Detroit Pistons.

The post originally appeared on Warriors Wire. Follow Warriors Wire on Facebook and Twitter.

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Warriors’ Draymond Green out at least two weeks with calf, back injury

Draymond Green will miss at least the next two weeks for the Warriors before being re-evaluated for a calf injury that’s related to a disc in his back.

After missing all four games of the Golden State Warriors’ recent road swing, Draymond Green is slated to miss more time due to a calf injury.

On Sunday, the Warriors announced Green would miss at least the next two weeks of games before being re-evaluated for his injury. According to the Warriors, Green’s calf tightness/soreness is connected to a disc in his lower back. The Warriors performed different evaluations on Green’s injury, including meeting with specialists and an MRI.

Via @WarriorsPR on Twitter:

After making an appearance in the starting lineup for Klay Thompson’s long-awaited return to the court, Green quickly checked out of the game after tipoff against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to calf soreness.

Green has now missed four consecutive games with the injury. After dropping the final game of their road swing on Sunday to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Warriors will return to the Bay Area for a seven-game homestand. The Warriors will be without Green for games against the Brooklyn Nets, Dallas Mavericks and Utah Jazz during that span.

During the 2021-22 season, Golden State’s defensive captain is posting a potential All-Star campaign, averaging 7.9 points on 53.7% shooting from the field with 7.6 rebounds, 7.4 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.2 blocks in 29.9 minutes per game.

Without Green, the Warriors could lean on veteran Otto Porter Jr. and rookie Jonathan Kuminga in the frontcourt. Kuminga has scored in double-figures in three straight games, including a 25 point performance in a victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday.

Stay tuned to Warriors Wire for more updates on Green’s injury.

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