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While injured, Steph Curry taking over role as Warriors’ lead hype man

Stephen Curry can’t help the Warriors by shooting long-range three’s, but he’s still bringing elite energy from the bench.

There hasn’t been much to cheer for this year if you’re a Golden State Warriors fan. Injuries, blow-out losses and a new-look roster have been quite the transition from the past five years when the Warriors were at the top of the NBA mountain.

The most significant difference has been getting used to watching Golden State without No. 30 running around the floor, splashing long-range three-pointers.

As Stephen Curry has dealt with his broken hand, he hasn’t been able to be around the Warriors team on a consistent basis until recently. Curry had the pins removed from his hand recently and has brought a new level of energy since returning to the Warriors bench.

Alec Burks, D’Angelo Russell and Steve Kerr have all mentioned Curry’s presence around the team has brought a different feeling to Warriors games.

In the Warriors’ 105-96 comeback win against the Phoenix Suns, Curry’s energy on the sideline was on full display.

When the Warriors took the lead in the fourth quarter, Curry bounced up and down the Golden State bench like he was a diehard fan and his favorite team just won the championship.

 

Curry’s eruption following Glenn Robinson’s putback dunk was only a glimpse of what he was doing on the sideline. The two-time MVP took every chance he could to fire up the Chase Center crowd during the Warriors’ run at a comeback.

At one point against the Suns, Curry shifted roles from hype man to coach. Curry was seen signaling advice to his team’s lineup from the sideline. Marquese Chriss recently called Curry an “extra coach,” on the sideline.

Curry ended his night on the sideline dapping up Bay Area rap icon, Earl “E-40” Stevens, who was sitting courtside near the Warriors’ bench.

After completing the comeback win against Phoenix, the Warriors have the chance to close out their five-game homestand at Chase Center undefeated, but first, they have to handle Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks.

Glenn Robinson III out vs. Minnesota, two G League Warriors recalled

Eric Paschall will play against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but Glenn Robinson will miss a game after he suffered an ankle injury in practice. Alen Smailagic and Ky Bowman have been recalled from the G League in place of Robinson III.

Injuries have pillaged their way up and down the Warriors roster with the latest hit coming to Glenn Robinson III.

Robinson is having a career season with the Warriors; however, it will be put on hold as he’s ruled out against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night. Robinson rolled his ankle in practice over the weekend.

Robinson has been a workhorse for the Warriors in 2019, starting and playing in all 30 games for Golden State this season. Robinson’s averaging 11.6 points per game and 4.7 rebounds— almost double his career mark.

Steve Kerr told reporters before the Warriors holme tilt against the T-Wolves that he doesn’t expect Robinson to be out long.

In place of Robinson III, the Warriors made the move to recall both Ky Bowman and Alen Smailagic. Bowman, an undrafted free-agent on a two-way contract, was steady piece through the start of the Warriors season but has been down in the G League while the big club has been healthy.

Bowman’s started five games in G League Santa Cruz, averaging close to a triple-double; 15.6 points, 7.4 rebounds and 6.4 assists per game.
Smailagic was injured to start the season and has yet to make his NBA debut. Still, he’s making so much noise in Santa Cruz; the Warriors may have no other option than to play the Serbian 19-year old.

Smailagic was named to the G League Showcase first-team over the weekend, and has been on a tear with the Santa Cruz “Sea Dubs.” The Serbian teenager has scored 24 points or more in three of his last four games. Smailagic, a near 7-footer, has sunk 13 three-pointers in that four-game span.

Kerr said Smailagic is doubtful to make the rotation against Minnesota, but could make his NBA debut soon.

Although the Warriors will be without Robinson III, standout rookie Eric Paschall is slated to play after tweaking his knee in the Warriors game Friday night against the Pelicans. Paschall had an MRI on his knee Saturday that came back clean.

The Villanova product has been the bright spot in the Warriors down season, having him back on the floor against Minnesota will give him a chance to continue building his Rookie of the Year campaign.

Hot night beyond the arc not enough in Rip City, Warriors fall 122-112

Glenn Robinson III and D’Angelo Russell registered 16 long-distance makes, but it wasn’t enough to top Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum in Portland.

If you’re a casual basketball fan and haven’t watched much of the Golden State Warriors in 2019, their late-December tilt in Portland was a perfect synopsis of their season to this point. 

Golden State fell behind early, but a valiant second-quarter effort by D’Angelo Russell and Eric Paschall opened the door for the Warriors to claw back into the game with the Blazers. Again Golden State was in the game against a favored opponent late. However, the talent in Portland’s backcourt was too much for the struggling Warriors to handle.

Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum combined for 61 points, serving the Warriors a 122-112 loss in Portland. The Warriors have lost five straight, but will now head home to Chase Center for a five-game homestand over the holiday week.

Shades of the Splash Brothers

Without Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson on the floor, the Golden State Warriors have mightily struggled from beyond the arc, but in Portland, things changed. 

The Warriors knocked down 16 three-point shots—a season-high, stamping 42.1 percent from beyond the arc. Russell, Alec Burks and Glenn Robinson all nailed four or more threes; even Draymond Green hit a triple during the Dubs hot shooting night. Robinson knocked down a career-high, five baskets from beyond the arc. 

The Warriors have only registered double-digit three-point makes in two of their last eight matchups. The 16 threes were the most triples the Warriors have made since November 6 against the Houston Rockets. 

Return of the Rook

Rookie phenom Eric Paschall returned to the Warriors lineup after missing the previous two games with a sore hip. Paschall played 15 minutes, scoring 11 points and grabbing four rebounds off the bench. 

Paschall has been a regular in the Warriors starting lineup but came off the bench returning from injury. With the Warriors reasonably healthy for the first time in 2019, it was an excellent opportunity to see the second-round pick as the primary scoring option off the bench— a role he could see in the future when Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson return. 

Uphill Climb 

The game got off to a bad start for Golden State when the Blazers dropped 40-points in the opening quarter against the Dubs. While Golden State registered a measly 37 percent shooting in the first, Portland shot 65 percent behind a 16-point quarter from the Oakland native, Lillard. The first quarter ended with Golden State trailing by 11— an uphill battle from the start for the struggling Warriors in the Moda Center. 

The Warriors fought their way back into a close game, but falling down 11 in the opening period didn’t help their comeback cause. 

Glenn Robinson III is having a career year with the Warriors

Glenn Robinson III is playing some of the best basketball of his career with the Warriors.

In his sixth NBA season, Glenn Robinson III is getting his chance to shine.

Robinson, 25, is having the best season of his career so far in his first year with the Golden State Warriors. On Friday night, he continued his stellar play during the Warriors’ 100-98 win over the Chicago Bulls. Robinson scored a team-high 20 points, shooting 66.7% from the field and 50% from the 3-point line.

Robinson, the 2017 Slam Dunk Contest champ, is playing the most minutes of his career (32.1) and is averaging a career-high in points (11.8). He is also averaging a career-high 4.6 rebounds.

For the Warriors, a team that’s quickly went from the top to the bottom, Robinson has been a bright spot. In the past eight games, he has scored 13.6 points per game and 3.4 rebounds.

During that stretch, Robinson also posted a career-best 25 points in a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Nov. 25.

An athletic wing throughout his career, Robinson is getting an opportunity to show he can be more just a dunker. An above average shooter, Robinson is shooting the second-highest 3-point percentage of his career (39.2). He’s enjoying the second-highest usage of his career as well (15.3).

As the Warriors go through this down year, Robinson could cement himself as a key player for the franchise’s future. Before this season, he had never averaged double figures in scoring.

The Warriors are the fifth team Robinson has played on, but with his quality play this season, perhaps he’s found a home in Golden State.

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Steve Kerr gives Glenn Robinson III confidence he needs with Warriors

Glenn Robinson III has bounced around across five different teams in his career, but now with the Golden State Warriors, he’s finding some concistency for the first time in his career.

It’s tough to find a consistent role as second-round NBA draft pick, you never know when you’re getting your next shot, and if you miss, there’s a strong chance you’re going back to the bench.

Glenn Robinson III knows that struggle because he’s lived it. Since being drafted by Minnesota in 2014, the Michigan product has bounced around the NBA to five different teams. There’s never been any rhythm to Robinson’s career where he’s had the opportunity to show he belongs.

In 2019, Robinson landed in a situation that’s ripe with opportunities, and the 25-year old is capitalizing. The most playing time Robinson has seen in his career was back in the 2016-17 season with Indiana, where he played 20.7 minutes per game. With Golden State, Robinson is the primary starting small forward seeing 31.4 minutes per game.

It’s not just playing time, Robinson’s had a substantial uptick offensively. The most field goal attempts per game Robinson ever averaged was 4.9, but in 2019 with the Warriors, Robinson is shooting 9.5 field goals per game.

Robinson’s increase in minutes and shooting comes mostly because the Warriors are missing players like Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and D’Angelo Russell. However, the eight-year veteran is making the most of it.

In Golden State’s last five games, Robinson III is averaging 16.5 points per game on 53.3 percent shooting, including 10-of-20 from beyond the arc. Robinson dropped a career-high 25 points on 9-for-14 from the field in 36 minutes against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Monday night.

When asked about his recent play, Robinson gives all the credit to Warriors coach Steve Kerr.

“I like playing this style of basketball and Steve encourages it—so I think just being around a positive coach,”

Robinson told reporters after the Warriors 100-97 loss to the Thunder that he’s never played for a coach that empowers his players as much as Kerr does.

“My five years before this, I haven’t had a coach like Steve, who just really pours into me and just empowers me. I think that he really looks at his guys, you know—and kind of defers to us in certain situations. So he just gives me a lot of confidence.”

Even when the Warriors bevy of injured All-Stars return, the team still needs a solid small forward with the departure of Kevin Durant. If Robinson’s strong play and chemistry with coach Kerr continue, he could be apart of the team’s plans for the future.

Warriors crumble late against Thunder 100-97, drop another close game

The Warriors couldn’t close out Chris Paul, as they drop another close game to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

A common theme throughout the young Golden State Warriors season has been grit. The “baby Dubs” have hung around and battled teams with superior talent, but have wilted while the opposing team made a run.

On Monday night in the Chase Center, the Warriors answered every run the Oklahoma City Thunder had until the fourth and final quarter.
The Warriors had a 15-point lead in the 3rd quarter, but it wasn’t good enough. Golden State got sloppy with the basketball at the same time they hit a wall with scoring. In the meantime, the Thunder sneaked back with a 22-5 fourth-quarter run to complete the comeback, 100-97.

The Warriors didn’t have anyone to close out the final portion of the game and protect the lead. When veterans, Chris Paul and Danilo Gallinari, started to make their run, and the Warriors needed to call on someone to step up, no one answered. Ky Bowman and Eric Paschall looked like rookies during crunch time. The Warriors were only able to only score 14-points in the game’s final frame on 5-of-22 shooting from the floor. Losses like this show just how much Golden State misses Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson and D’Angelo Russell.

Although Bowman struggled down the stretch, he scored 24 points on 9-of-17 shooting with five assists and three steals. The two-way undrafted rookie was again efficient as the team’s primary ball-handler, playing 39 minutes with only one turnover.

Glenn Robinson III turned in another solid performance for the Warriors, going for a career-high 25-points in the tight loss. Robinson, only 25-years-old, is making a case to be apart of Golden State’s plans for the future.

The Warriors will get another opportunity at home against the Chicago Bulls, before heading out on a five-game road trip after the Thanksgiving holiday.

Warriors snap 7-game losing streak with gritty 114-95 win in Memphis

The Warriors are off to one of their worst starts in the Steve Kerr era, but on a November night in Memphis, things are looking up.

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The Warriors are off to one of their worst starts in the Steve Kerr era, but on a November night in Memphis, things are looking up. Golden State snapped their seven-game losing streak with a 114-95 over the Grizzlies on Tuesday night.

Thanks to a 26-4 second-quarter spurt, the Dubs dominated the Grizzlies outscoring them 33-16 in the second quarter alone. The Dubs led 61-46 heading into the locker room at halftime.

A third-quarter Memphis run clawed into Golden State’s lead, but a strong closeout 4th-quarter sealed the team’s third win of the season.

It wasn’t Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson leading the Warriors to a road win, not even rookie phenom Eric Paschall for that matter, but a cast of unlikely role players that gashed the Grizzlies. Slashing swingman, Alec Burks and Glenn Robinson III combined for 49 points, each bucket the forwards were able to get were tough. The pair only shot 5-for-11 from beyond the arc in Memphis, making most of their points coming from the floor or free-throw line. Burks continued to have success getting to the charity stripe, knocking down all nine of his attempts from the free-throw line.

One of the most impressive Warriors was former Washington Husky Marquese Chriss. Chriss had his best game for Golden State, filling the stat sheet with 17 points, six rebounds and four blocks. Chriss looked like the player the Phoenix Suns spent a lottery pick on, with few powerful dunks throughout the game.

A scary moment came late in the third quarter, where Draymond Green took an ugly spill that sent him to the bench in a hurry after he appeared hit his elbow on the hardwood. Trainers surrounded Green on the bench only for him to return with an sleeve early in the fourth quarter. A sigh of relief followed for a team that’s struggled to avoid the injury bug.

The Warriors won’t have much time to celebrate their long-awaited win, as they’ll head to Dallas to challenge rising star Luka Doncic on a road back-to-back.