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Golden State Warriors podcast with Barbara Mason: Green injures ankle in pick up game out for four to six weeks

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 Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green celebrates after scoring against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half in Game 5 of the NBA basketball playoffs Western Conference finals in San Francisco, Thursday, May 26, 2022. Green injured his ankle in a pick up game at Chase Center in San Francisco and will miss four to six weeks due to the injury as announced Sat Sep 30, 2023 (AP News file photo)

On the Warriors podcast with Barbara:

#1 Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green who suffered an ankle sprain will be out from four to six weeks. How do you see his absence impacting the beginning of the Warriors season?

#2 Barbara, you never know what could happen in those pick up games and at Chase Center last week Green injured the ankle and the timing for Green was bad as the season is right around the corner.

#3 Green said even with the MRI you don’t see the trend of it immediately but the swelling is down. He’s encouraged but it won’t get him in the line up sooner than a month or so.

#4 Green will speak with the media on Media Day this Monday. Tuesday will be the beginning of training camp. The Warriors first pre season game is on Oct 7 and they’ll open the season against the Phoenix Suns on Oct 24th.

#5 Is Green getting too old to play this game at this level? A question no one but on one asks out loud, at 33. Green is entering his 12th season in the NBA and 2023-24 will be the first year of his four year contract. Is Green long in the tooth or does he still have it in the tank. Is this injury indicative of his body aging?

Join Barbara Mason for the Golden State Warriors podcast Mondays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Golden State Warriors podcast with David Zizmor: How Warriors Chris Paul fits into Golden State’s plans

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Former Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul moves the ball up court against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half of Game 5 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series April 25, 2023, in Phoenix. Paul joined the Golden State Warriors last Thu Jun 22, 2023. (AP News photo)

On the Warriors podcast with David Zizmor:

#1 David how important was it for Golden State to pick up long time veteran Chris Paul from the Phoenix Suns and how do you see him fitting in.

#2 I know you talked about Jordan Poole during the post season and said his just couldn’t get his game going and it was as if he was just there but not there. Did the Draymond Green punch from the beginning of the season play into his mental make up or there was enough water under that bridge for him to make that up and get with the program?

#3 David talk about the Warriors draft picks and how they’ll help out for next season.

Join David Zizmor for updated reports on the Golden State Warriors and San Francisco 49ers podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Golden State Warriors podcast on David Zizmor: Green to seek offers elsewhere; Team is deep in NBA luxury tax

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Golden State Warriors guard Draymond Green seen here addressing the media Sat Apr 22, 2023 at the Chase Center concerning stepping on the chest of the Sacramento Kings Domantas Sabonis during the NBA Playoffs. Green who is entering free agency is a strong possibility towards leaving Golden State for a bigger deal. (AP News file)

On the Golden State Warriors podcast David Zizmor:

#1 On Draymond Green he’s looking at entering unrestricted free agency and had declined a player option.

#2 Green is expected to decline a $27.6 million player option for the 2023-24 season. Mike Dunleavy Jr the Warriors general manager said that Green crucial to the team. Would Green have a hard time finding another deal on the open market that would be much like his player option like he has at Golden State?

#3 Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and Dunleavy made it clear on Tuesday that the Warriors can’t get their season and their dynasty started without Green who they say is their emotional leader and best defender. Green would have to take a pay cut in order to return and he had a close relationship with former general manager Bob Myers. Would you lean towards the direction that Green will leave the team?

Join David Zizmor Wednesdays for all the latest at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Golden State Warriors podcast with David Zizmor: Time will tell what kind of a GM Dunleavy will be

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New Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr enjoys a box of popcorn with a youngster in this Feb 19, 2019 photo. Dunleavy takes over as general manager in the 2023-24 season. (AP News file photo)

On the Warriors podcast with David Zizmor:

#1 Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr takes over as former general manager Bob Myers left the job and will be doing other administrative work with the Warriors. What are the differences of Dunleavy and Myers in managing?

#2 This last season Dunleavy has taken over some of the duties for Myers taking road trips and attending NBA meetings and being a presence.

#3 Myers said at his last press conference as GM about the idea of Dunleavy taking over as great and it was his call to take the job.

David Zizmor is a Golden State Warriors analyst for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Headline Sports podcast with Bruce Magowan: Bruce talks Vida Blue memories, Giants, A’s and Warriors updates

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Former San Francisco pitcher Vida Blue is one of the subjects of Bruce Magowan’s podcast heard on http://www.sportsradioservice.com (photo from TV 45 Baltimore)

On the Headline Sports podcast with Bruce Magowan:

#1 Bruce, got to catch up with us and talk about his memories on covering former Oakland A’s and San Francisco Giant pitcher Vida Blue and his days of working with Vida on local radio.

#2 The Giants needing a star powered player as Giants after failing to sign big star names such as Carlos Correa, Carlos Rodon, and Aaron Judge for various reasons the Giants will remain a .500 team this season.

#3 The Oakland A’s changing locations for building their new ballpark and how they will get their ballpark financed in Las Vegas has been like Groundhog Day.

#4 Bruce, also takes a look at the futures of the Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers and Warriors guard Draymond Green and will they return next season?

Bruce Magowan does Headline Sports Commentary during most San Francisco Giants Sunday home games during the 2023 MLB season at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Relentless Lakers Eliminate Golden State In Semi-Finals 122-101

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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts after scoring during the second half in Game 6 of an NBA basketball Western Conference semifinal series against the Golden State Warriors Friday, May 12, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP News photo)

Relentless Lakers Eliminate Golden State In Semi-Finals 122-101

By Barbara Mason

The most important game that the Golden State Warriors (44-39) have played all season got underway Friday night as they took on the Los Angeles Lakers (44-39) in game six of the West semi-finals at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

This was a win or go home scenario for Golden State. They had to contain Anthony Davis and LeBron James playing in front of a hostile crowd. It was the biggest challenge all season for the defending champs and they couldn’t finish the job as the Lakers stayed in front of them all game long for the 122-101 win.

The Warriors got a horrible start in the opening quarter. With 2:37 left in the first quarter the stats were shocking. The Warriors were shooting at just under 30% from the field to the Lakers 60%. The Lakers were shooting an incredible 75% from downtown and the Warriors turned in an anemic 16% going two of 12.

Despite the ugly start, the Warriors were within striking distance trailing 31-26 after the first 12 minutes. They had trailed by 17 points during the quarter. The Warriors had cut down on the fouls and drew a few as well. They seemed to have settled down going into the second quarter.

The Warriors were able to get within four points in the second quarter but they were struggling on every front; field shots, long shots, defense and shots in transition. They trailed at the half 56-46.

What the Warriors so desperately needed was a solid third quarter and there was no sign of that in the opening minutes. The Lakers had extended their lead 64-48 in the first two minutes of the quarter and the Warriors continued to come up empty offensively. The Lakers were on a mission and showed no signs of slowing down hanging onto a double digit lead for most of the quarter. After three quarters Los Angeles had a strangle hole on the lead 91-77.

Golden State just had an awful three quarters. Not a single player was having a banner day. Warrior guard Stephen Curry did have 26 points after three quarters but he had also missed a lot of shots. The Warriors had one quarter to show the world that they were the defending NBA champions.

It was an exercise in futility; the Warriors could not even come close to keeping up with Los Angeles. The Lakers show- cased an entirely new level of excellence and the Warriors were doomed from the start.

LeBron had a terrific game dominating and finishing with 30 points, nine rebounds, nine assists and Anthony Davis was brilliant with 20 rebounds and 17 points. The Lakers imposed their will all night long and the Warriors were helpless to do anything about it.

The Warriors just ran into a buzz saw in this Laker team. Curry finished with 32 points but he was the only starter in double digits. It was a disappointing way to finish the season.

The Lakers will go on to the Western Conference Finals taking on the Denver Nuggets. That series will get underway on Tuesday at 5:30 PM.

Golden State Warriors podcast with Jeremiah Salmonson: Lakers can take out Warriors tonight; Warriors can force a game 7 tonight

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Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis holds his head after catching an elbow in the head from Golden State Warriors forward Kevon Looney at the Chase Center in San Francisco Wed May 10, 2023. Tests later showed that Davis was negative for a concussion and was cleared to play game 6 in Los Angeles. (AP News photo)

On the Warrior podcast with Jeremiah:

#1 Jeremiah talk about the inadvertent elbow that Los Angeles Laker forward Anthony Davis caught in the head by the Golden State Warriors forward Kevon Looney that sent him on the bench. Report as of Thursday night Davis has recovered and is back in game 6 for tonight.

#2 Lakers head coach Darvin Ham said that Davis’ condition is he’s not showing signs of anything, Ham and the medical staff checked Davis and he’s feeling great and no need for concussion protocols.

#3 Jeremiah, it was game 5 that saved the Warriors from being eliminated when the picked up a huge 121-106 win at Chase Center on Wednesday against the Lakers who were up going into that game 3-1. The Warriors Stephen Curry led with 27 points followed by Andrew Wiggins with 25.

#4 In game 5 the Warriors defense was able to contain LeBron James who scored 26 and followed up by Anthony Davis who scored 23 for the night. It wasn’t enough as the Lakers fell short by 15 points.

#5 Warriors and Lakers battle for game 6 tonight at Crypto.com Arena for a 7:00pm tip off. The Warriors face elimination but if they can get the win it’ll be a toss up between the Lakers and Warriors for game 7 on Sunday.

Join Jeremiah for the Warriors playoff podcasts Fridays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Warriors Beat Lakers 121-106 to Stave off Elimination, Force Game 6

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By: Mary Anne

Wednesday night was do-or-die for the Golden State Warriors, who hosted the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals. The Warriors beat the Lakers 121-106 at the Chase Center.

There was star power in the building, as NBA on TNT analyst and former NBA player Baron Davis rang Wednesday’s bell ahead of Game 5. That said, Golden State was good to go.

The Warriors’ starting five featured Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Gary Payton II, and Draymond Green. Curry scored from downtown to get the Warriors going early in the first quarter. Curry and Green weren’t the Splash Brothers, per se, but the two were the first-quarter kings. The Warriors led 32-28 after the first quarter.

The Warriors continued to pour in the points in the second quarter. Jordan Poole took in the basket to score a layup, Andrew Wiggins provided an offensive spark, and Gary Payton II was so good in scoring in the paint. The Warriors led 70-59 at the half.

The second half saw a superb statistic. Stephen Curry passed Mark Jackson for 22nd most assists in NBA playoff history. Jackson is a former NBA player who played point guard for the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Clippers, Indiana Pacers, Denver Nuggets, Toronto Raptors, Utah Jazz, and Houston Rockets. Jackson also served as the Warriors head coach from 2011 to 2014.

Andrew Wiggins continued to deliver his offensive energy, and the Warriors led 93-82 after three quarters.

The Warriors came in hot in the fourth quarter. Andrew Wiggins was a key offensive player from start to finish, while Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green all contributed offensively.

The Warriors survived a win-or-go-home Game 5 for a 121-106 victory.

Stephen Curry led the Warriors in scoring with 27 points, three rebounds, eight assists, and one block.

Andrew Wiggins recorded 25 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and one steal. Draymond Green scored 20 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, two steals, and one block.

Gary Payton II had 13 points, six rebounds, one assist, and one steal. Jordan Poole had 11 points, one rebound, and four assists. Klay Thompson had 10 points, six rebounds, two assists, one steal, and two blocks. Moses Moody had six points and four rebounds. Jonathan Kuminga had five points, one rebound, and one assist. Kevon Looney had four points, eight rebounds, two assists, two steals, and one block.

Donte DiVincenzo added two rebounds, two assists, and one steal.

The Warriors head to Los Angeles to take on the Lakers in Game 6 on Friday at 7:00 pm Pacific.

Golden State Warriors podcast with David Zizmor: Can Poole come through in game 5; Has scored only 11 points in 3 games

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The look says it all as the Golden State Warriors and guard Stephen Curry (30) heads to the dressing room after being defeated by the Los Angeles Lakers on Mon May 9, 2023 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles (AP News photo)

On the Golden State Warriors podcast with David:

#1 Golden State Warriors Jordan Poole has scored only 11 points over the last three games and is 5-19 in shooting and was scoreless for 11 minutes in game 4. Jordan was not too enthusiastic about doing the post game scrum after Monday’s game said that his work ethic or routine hasn’t changed and that you can control what you can control.

#2 Warriors star Stephen Curry said that everybody is asking about Poole but the effort in this series is a collective one and that the team has to make adjustments and play better considering their 3-1.

#3 David backs to the wall down 3-1 game 5 is at Chase Center on Wednesday night. They regrouped when they were down two games in the first round against the Sacramento Kings and now they are once again down two games again. How do you see the environment going into game 5?

Join David Zizmor for the Warriors podcasts each Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Crushing Defeat For Warriors Losing to Los Angeles 104-101

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Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) gets airborne driving to the net against the Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (22) in game 5 of the NBA Playoffs on Mon May 8, 2023 (AP News photo)

Crushing Defeat For Warriors Losing to Los Angeles 104-101

By Barbara Mason

The Golden State Warriors (1-3) are in a bit of a pickle trailing the Los Angeles Lakers (3-1) 3 games to 1 in the Western Conference semifinals. Yes they do thrive when faced with adversity but they couldn’t do it Monday night at Crypto.com Arena in a game 4 104-101 loss.

Game 4 game wrap: The opening quarter was a slow one for both teams. The Warriors took a five point lead mid-way through the quarter going on an 8-0 run. The Lakers answered with their own 8-0 run. The first quarter was a close one with Golden State leading 22-21.

The Lakers were upstaged by Warriors guard Stephen Curry in the second quarter. He had 17 points at, the half 14 of them in the second quarter. The Warriors finished the first half with six turnovers. Curry also had seven rebounds and seven assists. At the half the Warriors held a slim 52-49 lead. It was Anthony Davis who was keeping the Lakers in this game.

The Warriors would have to find a way to contain Davis who finished the half with 19 points and was having another outstanding game. In the first half Davis was doing whatever he wanted. Klay Thompson needed to get going only hitting one triple in the first half.

Going into this game the Warriors wanted to score more points in the paint and they did have that going but they also needed to get a few triples as well. They only had five from downtown in the first half. They needed to keep Davis on the perimeter in the second half.

Whenever it began to hinge in one direction or the other neither team could distance themselves in the opening minutes. The Lakers got a 10-0 run going as the quarter wore on taking a 59-57 lead at 8:30. The tide turned in this game when the Warriors went off taking the largest lead of the game 73-61 with under six minutes left in the third quarter. Golden State led 84-77 going into the fourth quarter.

Golden State watched their lead evaporate in the final quarter. The Lakers are the top scoring fourth quarter team in the league and they really showed it. Curry already had a triple double in the game getting the Warriors fired up. This game was going into a higher level of intensity the Warriors have yet to see so far in these playoffs. It was insanity.

With five minutes left in the game it was tied at 94. Thompson had a huge three in the waning minutes but he also missed a couple of shots from downtown. With 15 ticks left on the clock the Warriors were trailing 104-101. Two late turnovers by Golden State made all the difference in this game. Davis had a horrible second half with only four points, but the Warriors just couldn’t cash in.

Curry had his third career triple double with 31 points, 10 rebounds and 14 assists. It was just so close and the Warriors needed just a bit more from Thompson to take this game. It was a tough loss for Golden State after they had finally taken a double digit lead. They just couldn’t hang onto it. They could not be in any tougher of a situation trailing 3-1 in the series.

Game Five will be played at Chase Center on Wednesday night with tipoff scheduled for 7:00 PM.