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Warriors Have No Answer for P.J. Washington Losing To Mavericks 108-106

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The Dallas Mavericks forward PJ Washington (25) scores on the Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) in the second half at American Airlines Arena in Dallas on Fri Apr 5, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The Golden State Warriors (42-35) played the Dallas Mavericks close for the entire game. With 4.1 seconds left on the clock the Warriors went for the win trailing 108-106. Klay Thompson attempted a three at the end of the game just missing in a wild one. P.J. Washington had an amazing game with 32 points and the Warriors were unable to stop him.

The Warriors continue to hold down tenth place in the Western Conference standings four games ahead of the Houston Rockets. Friday night they took on the Dallas Mavericks after beating them at Chase Tuesday night 104-100.

The season is winding down at light-speed with the Warriors final regular season game on Sunday afternoon at Chase on April 14th. They have four more games after tonight before the finale against the Utah Jazz on Sun Apr 14th. The Mavericks were without superstar Luca Doncic out with knee soreness, the tenth game he has missed this season. The Warriors were still without Jonathan Kuminga and Andrew Wiggins will also miss this game.

Game recap: The opening quarter could not have been closer with the Warriors prevailing 32-31. Golden State also won the second quarter by a single point 22-21 leading at the half 54-52. Both teams fought hard in the first half and going into the second half, this would turn into a real battle.

At the end of the third quarter this game remained a close one although the Mavericks had taken the lead 79-76. Kyrie Irving and P.J. Washington were carrying the team on their back. On the other side it was Stephen Curry who single handedly was willing his team to a win. He had help from his bench from Gary Payton II and Brandin Podziemski.

The fourth quarter got underway and it was a dandy. The Mavericks had led the entire way. The Warriors pulled to within one point 105-104 with under a minute left in the game. The one-point Dallas lead continued to the 21 second mark.

A lengthy challenge was lost by Golden State giving P.J. Washington a couple of free throws. He missed the first badly but made the second giving Dallas a 106-104 lead. With 13.0 seconds left on the clock Curry tied up the game at 106.

The Mavericks struck back hitting a 3-foot layup taking a 108-106 lead. The Warriors had 4.1 to shoot and either try to tie up the game or go for the game winner. Thompson went for the three; he went for the win but missed and Dallas had won the battle 108-106.

Curry finished with 28 points the high for the Warriors. Thompson who missed that final shot had 16 points. Gary Payton II, and Brandin Podziemski both had 14 points off the bench. The team awaits the return of both Jonathan Kuminga and Andrew Wiggins hopefully sooner rather than later.

This was a nice win for Dallas especially in the absence of Luca Doncic. P.J. Washington finished with 32 points and Kyrie Irving with 26 points. The Mavericks remain in fifth place in the Western Conference.

The Warriors will now take on the Utah Jazz at Chase Sunday evening. This is a game that Golden State should win, they are highly favored in this one. Tipoff for this game is scheduled for 5:30 P.M.

Warriors roll over Rockets 133-110; Curry and Thompson splash Houston with 29 pts each

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives on the Houston Rockets Aaron Holiday (left) in the first half at the Toyota Center in Houston on Thu Apr 4, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Jerry Feitelberg

The Golden State Warriors were in Houston to play the Houston Rockets on Thursday night. The Rockets trailed the Warriors for the tenth seed in the NBA’s Western Conference by three games. The Warriors were looking to win their sixth in a row. Star forward Jonathan Kuminga did not play due to tendinitis in his knee. The Warriors will have Jonathan back Friday night when the Dubs meet the Dallas Mavericks. 

The Warriors, riding high on their five-game winning streak, were determined to maintain their momentum. They started the game with a commanding 13-4 lead, setting the tone for the rest of the match. The Rockets never had a chance to take the lead as the Warriors dominated the game from start to finish, securing a wire-to-wire victory with a final score of 133-110.

The Warriors’ Klay Thompson was a force to be reckoned with, leading the offense with 21 points in the first half. His five three-pointers were instrumental in the team’s 65-50 halftime lead. The Warriors’ impressive shooting performance, with a 61% field goal percentage and 11 three-pointers, helped them secure a comfortable lead. They won the first and second quarters with scores of 33-24 and 32-26, respectively. 

The Warriors did not relinquish the momentum in the third quarter. Trayce Jackson-Davis, in the starting lineup, played well, and Trayce made key baskets in the third quarter. Steph continued his excellence. Moses Moody and Brandin Podziemski helped out on offense. The Warriors finished the third quarter with the lead 99-83.

The Warriors’ defense always kept the Rockets from coming close to taking the lead. The defense has come to life in the last six games. It held the opponents to under 100 points in the five-game winning streak. The Rockets did a little better, putting 110 points on the board Thursday night. The Warrior offense scored over 30 points each quarter to win, going away 133-110.

Game Notes: The Warriors are now 42-34 with the win. There are six games left on the schedule. If the season were to end today, The Warriors would be in the play-in tournament and have to win two games to be in the eight-team Western Conference playoffs. The Rockets are 38-38 and are virtually eliminated from making the play-in tournament. Should the Rockets tie the Warriors at the end of the season, the Warriors would go forward, as they own the tiebreaker. The Warriors won the season series 4-0 over the Rockets and have won 13 in a row over Houston,

Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry each scored 29 points to pace the Dubs’ win. Thompson made seven threes. Curry had six rebounds, six assists, and two threes. Trayce Jackson-Davis had his first 20-point game. Trayce had five rebounds and four assists. Andrew Wiggins added ten. The Rockets had four players in double figures. Jabari Smith had 24, Cam Whitmore, coming off the bench, 17, Jalen Green 13, and Fred VanVleet 10.

The Warriors are in Dallas on Friday night. The Warriors beat the Mavs 103-100 last Monday. The Mavs’ Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving will be ready to face the Warriors. The game will start at 5:30 pm.

Golden State Warriors podcast with David Zizmor: No.10 Warriors hear No.11 Rockets footsteps in battle for play in spot Thursday night

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) scores on the Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic in second half action at Chase Center in San Francisco on Tue Apr 2, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the Golden State Warriors podcast with David:

#1 Close game Dave on Tuesday night, the Dallas Mavericks Luka Doncic triple doubled but the Golden State Warriors got by with a four point 104-100 win.

#2 The Warriors have over come plenty of adversity they struggled in March but as soon as the post season is around the corner they’ve turned it on winning five straight. Could they finish with a play in or better?

#3 Warriors open a two game road trip in Houston on Thursday night against the Houston Rockets (38-37). The Rockets are coming off two loses and they’ve had a hot run previously and are just behind the Warriors in 11th place trying to catch the Warriors for that last play in spot.

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

Warriors win thriller beat Dallas Mavericks 104-100

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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) celebrates guard Klay Thompson (11) in the second half at Chase Center in San Francisco on Tue Apr 2, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Jerry Feitelberg

The Golden State Warriors (41-34), winners of their last four road games, returned home to face the Dallas Mavericks (45-30). The Mavs were also on a roll, having won seven straight. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are the Mavs’ scoring leaders. The Warriors came away with another win defeating the Mavericks on Tuesday night at Chase Center 104-100.

Doncic averages 34 points a game, and Irving averages 25 points a game. The Warriors’ game plan was to stop those two superstars and hope the defense could come through in crunch time. Dallas’ coach, who went to St. Joseph’s High School in Alameda and two years at Cal, wanted his team to put the clamps on Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.

Both teams played wonderful defense. It was like a playoff game Tuesday night. There were several ties and several lead changes. The winner would not be determined until late in the game. The Warriors kept attacking the rim late in the game. The Mavs were called twice for goaltending. The Warriors held on to win 104-100.

The Mavs started strong, sinking three three-pointers to open the game. However, the Warriors, led by Andrew Wiggins’ impressive seven-point contribution in the first quarter, fought back to tie the game at 14. A crucial basket from Chris Paul at the end of the period gave the Warriors a narrow 28-27 lead. 

The Mavs led 34-28 when the Warriors went on a 19-2 run to lead 47-34. Dallas came roaring back. The Mavs finished the first half with a 15-2 run to tie the game 49-49. Doncic, with 17, and Kyrie Irving, with 12, punished the Warriors’ defense to force the tie.

The Mavericks started the third quarter with a 10-2 run to lead 59-51. Andrew Wiggins made two threes and two two-point buckets to tie the game 61-61. The Mavs scored the next seven points to lead 68-61. Behind Moses Moody’s two threes and buckets by Curry and Wiggins, the Warriors tied the game at 71-71. The Warriors outscored the Mavs 9-2 to finish the third quarter leading 80-74.

Each team knew a six-point lead was relatively easy to overcome in the fourth quarter. Could the Warrior’s stop Doncic and Irving? Would Thompson and Curry play well in the last 12 minutes? Would the bench players rise to the occasion? The Warriors answered all the questions in the affirmative.

Thompson started the quarter by making a steal and a three-point basket. Brandin Podziemski connected from downtown. Chris Paul and Wiggins each made a basket, and the Warriors led 90-79. Dallas responded with a 13-2 run to tie the game 92-92.

Thomson made a two-point bucket to stall the Dallas offense. Green made the next two baskets to put the Warriors ahead 98-92 with 1:48 left to play. Green made the defensive play of the night when he made a steal and then put the ball through the hoop at the other end to give the Warriors an eight-point lead 100-92.

Kyrie Irving hit a three, closing the gap to five points. Wiggins made it 102-95. The Mavs’ J P Washington connected from downtown to trail by four 102-98 with 25.9 seconds left. The Mavs’ strategy was to score quickly and then foul.

The Mavs blocked Thompson’s layup attempt, and Irving scored at the other end to make the score 102-100. The fans were biting their nail and were hoping the Warriors would find a way to win the game. The Mavs then fouled Thompson in the backcourt.

Thompson, was 92% from the free-throw line) cooly sunk two free throws. There was just 10.3 seconds left to play. Warrior’s head coach, Steve Kerr, made sure that his players knew not to foul anyone attempting to make a three-point shot. The Warriors’ defense met the challenge. Dallas was not able to get a shot off before the buzzer sounded. The Warriors win a thriller 104-100.

Game Notes: The Warriors are now 41-34 with the win. The Warriors have seven games left and have a three-game lead over the Houston Rockets for the tenth spot in the Western Conference. The Rockets lost to Minnesota Wednesday night and are 38-37.  

The Mavericks’ record is now 45-30. The Warriors extended their winning streak to five games, snapping the Mavs’ seven-game win streak.

The Warriors had six players in double figures. Andrew Wiggins led the Warriors with 23 points. Thompson and Paul each had 14. Curry had 13. Moses Moody had 12. Moody made four threes. Green added 11. 

The Warriors shot 44.6% from the floor. Each team made 15 threes. With the smallest team in the NBA, the Warriors outrebounded the bigger Mavs 57-48. 

Doncic led the Mavs with 30 points. Doncic also had a triple-double. Doncic pulled down 12 boards and had 11 assists. Irving finished with 27. P J Washington recorded 20 points, and he made three threes. Daniel Gafford was the only other Maverick in double-figures with ten. 

The Warrior bench outscored the Dallas Bench 39-13. 

The Warriors are back on the road again. The Warriors play the Houston Rockets Thursday night and then play the Mavericks again Friday night in Dallas.

Golden State Warriors podcast with Barbara Mason: Each game is crucial nine games left as Warriors try to hold onto a play in position

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Golden State Warriors Draymond Green (23) makes a point to let all on the floor know he just scored a basket against the San Antonio Spurs at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio on Sun Mar 31, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the Golden State Warriors podcast with Barbara:

  1. With the season rapidly winding down, only nine games left, every game is critical on this road trip which is an important one for the Warriors.

2. After a misstep a couple of games ago Draymond Green has come back with a vengeance playing some of his best basketball of the season. He was a huge part of this win.

3. Green had a lot of help with of course his partners Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry. The Warriors continues to miss Jonathan Kuminga but hopes are that he is close to returning possibly Tuesday night against the Mavericks..

4. The Spurs gave the Warriors a run for their money in the fourth quarter San Antonio led by the amazing Victor Wembanyama.

5. Tuesday night the Warrior are back home at Chase Center taking on the fifth place Dallas Mavericks.

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

Warriors Sneak Past Spurs 117-113

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The Golden State Warriors Draymond Green (23) looks to find someone to pass the basketball to against San Antonio Spurs defenders Tre Jones (23) and Cedi Osman at Frost Bank Arena in San Antonio on Sun Mar 31, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The Golden State Warriors (40-34) got a bit of a slow start in their game against the San Antonio Spurs (18-57) Sunday afternoon. It was the third quarter that was the deciding factor in this game. They outscored the Spurs 37-21 in the third and every one those points were needed as they went into the fourth quarter.

The Spurs got to within two points in the final minute of play but Golden State held on for the 117-113 win. Draymond Green played a huge role in this game offensively and defensively.

Game recap: This was a tale of two halves. The Spurs got a solid start in the game leading after the first 12 minutes 34-27. San Antonio went on to barely outscore the Warriors in the second quarter 26-25 leading at the half by eight points 60-57.

Golden State turned the tables in the third quarter playing with some incredible intensity. They hit 14 of 24 shot attempts, made five free throws and only had one turnover. The Warriors outscored the Spurs by a landslide 37-21 turning a halftime eight point deficit to an eight point lead 89-81 going into the fourth quarter.

The Spurs did continue to fight and early in the fourth quarter San Antonio had pulled to within five points 94-89 with 8:49 left in the game. Green was having a terrific game with 20 points, 5 rebounds, 10 assists and six steals.

After this long road trip, a game like this was exactly the kind of game the Warriors needed. Everyone was on board for this game. With under one minute left in the game the Spurs trailed by two points 113-111. Klay Thompson hit a critical three to give the Warriors a 116-111 lead with 28.6 left in the game.

Victor Wembanyama hit a couple of free throws for a one possession game with 3.2 left on the clock. Draymond Green hit 1 of 2 from the line giving the Warriors a 117-113 lead and that would be the final. The Warriors had completed a 4-1 road trip as they head home to Chase.

The Warriors had a terrific third quarter but the Spurs refused to back down winning the fourth quarter 32-28. Golden State barely squeaked by for the 117-113 win. Curry had the team high with 33 points.

This was an amazing showing from Green who continues to play some terrific offense and defense. He finished this game with 21 points, 6 rebounds, 11 assists and 6 steals. He was a huge force in this game.

Golden State had 15 steals in the game and shot for almost 49% from the field and hit 16 shots from beyond the arc. The Warriors finished with 42 points in the paint. Hopefully the team will see Jonathan Kuminga back on the court sooner rather than later. He could possibly take the court Tuesday night when the team takes on the Mavericks.

The Spurs Wembanyama finished with an amazing 32 points. He is a force to reckon with every time he takes the court. The kid is special and at 7’4″ he improves with every game.

Game recap: Easter Sunday afternoon the Warriors traveled to San Antonio taking on the Spurs. The Warriors had to keep an eye on Wembanyama throughout the game. Wembanyama is always a threat being one of the brightest young stars in the game today. The Warriors took the court without Kuminga still out with bilateral knee tendinitis. This is his third straight missed game. In Sunday’s game, the Warriors got road win number 22.

As this current road trip comes to an end, the Warriors will now head home to Chase Center to take on the Dallas Mavericks. Tipoff for the game is scheduled for 7:00 PM and can be viewed on TNT.

Warriors Easily Handle Hornets 115-97; Curry scores 23 to lead Golden State

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By Barbara Mason

The Golden State Warriors (39-34) beat the struggling Charlotte Hornets (18-55) Friday night. The Hornets got close a few times in this game but could not handle the Warriors despite Golden State being without Jonathan Kuminga and Klay Thompson. The final score was 115-97.

Game recap: The Warriors were off to the races from the start of the first quarter leading after the first 12 minutes 26-17. The Hornets pushed back outscoring Golden State in the second quarter 28-24 and at halftime Golden State had a 50-45 lead.

This game was close partially due to the eight turnovers in the first half by the Warriors but the good news for Golden State was that they had held the Hornets to 36% shooting. With the Warriors shooting around 51%, 36 % will not win very many games.

The Warriors really pushed this game out in the third quarter after the Hornets pulled to within six points. After the first seven minutes of the quarter Golden State began to take this game away leading 77-59. After three quarters, the Warriors had this game well in hand, despite the drama that has plagued the team, leading 89-71. The Warriors were 12 minutes away from their 21st win on the road.

The Warriors upped their intensity mid-way through the fourth quarter leading 108-87. The final was 115-97 in favor of Golden State. For the third straight game, the Warriors had held their opponent to under a 100 points. With this season winding down there can be no further missteps this season and they really did a number on Charlotte Friday. Golden State is on a roll right now. They are 13-3 on their last 16 road trips.

Stephen Curry had the high with 23 points and Andrew Wiggins continues to step up scoring 20 points with eight rebounds. Off the bench Moses Moody had 15 points and he was 4 of 5 from beyond the Arc. Draymond Green came back well in this game with eight points and eight rebounds. Trayce Jackson-Davis and Chris Paul also scored double digits. This was a true team win with everybody chipping in.

Post game notes: Friday night the Warriors took on the Hornets for the second time this season. The Warriors won the first game back on February 23 by the score of 97-84. They won this game but Golden State has seen far stranger things especially since the season is winding down.

The Warriors are reeling after Green had his fourth ejection of the season. Green did say that he deserved to be ejected but the question still remains why does this keep happening?

This is a critical time of the season for the Warriors and they can ill afford any more blow-ups from Green while they are fighting to remain relevant in the playoff picture. They are currently fighting to remain in the tenth place.

Despite the ejection, the Warriors stepped up big time against a very tough Orlando Magic winning that game 101-93. Andrew Wiggins was a huge part of the win scoring the team high of 23 points.

The Hornets are struggling this season but had a huge win over the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday night. The Warriors played without Kuminga who continues to miss another game with left knee soreness and Thompson who missed tonight’s game with right knee tendinitis.

The Hornets LaMelo Ball will miss the remainder of the season with ankle tendinopathy. He has not played since January 26th and originally was injured last year on November 26th. He has missed so many games this season and is a large part of the struggles that Charlotte has had.

Easter Sunday afternoon the Golden State Warriors will take on another struggling team in the San Antonio Spurs. Tipoff for that game is scheduled for 4:00 PM.

Warriors grind out a win over Magic 101-93; Green gets 4th ejection of season

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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) tries to keep the ball away from Orlando Magic forward Pablo Banchero (5) in the first half in Orlando on Wed Mar 27, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Jerry Feitelberg

The stage was set for an intense battle as the Warriors squared off against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night in Orlando. The Magic, boasting a formidable lineup with five players towering over six feet ten inches and one at six feet nine inches, currently sit atop the Southeast Division with an impressive record of 42-29.

The absence of the Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga only added to the challenge. The Magic, known for their defensive prowess, rank among the top four defensive teams in the NBA. They also lead the league in the number of free throws taken, a testament to their aggressive style of play. The Warriors, facing a significant height disadvantage, knew they had their work cut out for them.

To make matters worse, Draymond Green was charged with two technical fouls with less than four minutes of action. Draymond was ejected. The Warriors’ head coach, Steve Kerr, had to find a way to beat the Magic.

The Magic’s game plan was to bottle up Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. Keeping those two under their season’s averages meant someone had to step up. Andrew Wiggins was the man. Wiggins scored 13 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter. Wiggins blocked a shot late in the game to help the Warriors hold off the Magic. The Warriors held on a late Magic run to win the game 101-93.

The Magic scored the game’s first basket to lead 2-0. With the score tied 6-6, Wiggins was called for a foul. Green argued with the referee and received his first technical foul. As the Refs walked up the court, Green did something that got him his second technical and an automatic ejection.

The Magic’s last lead came with a score of 8-6. The Warriors went on a 21-4 run to finish the quarter leading 27-11. Moses Moody, Brandin Podziemski, and Thompson paced the Warrior offense.

The Magic’s offense fought back in the second quarter. The Magic outscored the Dubs by eight, 26-18, to finish the first half trailing 45-37. Both teams were playing excellent defense. The Warriors held the Magic to 37 points in the half.

Last Night in Miami, The Warriors held the Heat to 32 points in the second half. Even without Green, the Warriors showed the NBA they know how to defend. Wiggins, Thompson, and Podziemski were excellent, keeping the much bigger Magic squad from scoring points in the paint.

Wiggins and Thompson led the Warriors with seven points in the half. Curry had six. Moses Moody knocked a key three and had five in the half. Podziemski and Gary Payton II each had six. The leading scorer for Orlando was Paolo Branchero, who scored nine. The Warriors’ defense held the Magic to 30% from the floor.

Things changed in the third quarter. The Magic, the worst team in the league shooting threes, connected on four threes to trail 49-41. The Magic’s Cole Anthony connected on five threes to help his team close the gap. The Warriors regrouped and led by 15, 63-48, after Gui Santos hit a three. Orlando went on an 11-2 run to trail by six, 65-59. The Magic won the quarter 29-27 to trail by six, 72-66 at the end of three quarters.

Wiggins hit a three to start the fourth quarter. The Magic hit a three, and Wiggins hit another three. The Warriors had an answer for every Magic bucket, but the Magic kept on coming. With the score 94-88, Orlando hit a three to make it 94-91. The Warriors failed to score. Orlando made a two-point play to trail by one, 94-93. Payton made a three, and Curry scored the game’s last five points. The Warriors win 101-93.

Game Notes: The Warriors are now 38-34. They have ten games left in the regular season. They play the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night in Charlotte. The Magic fell to 42-30.

Wiggins had one of his best games of the season. He led the team with 23 points, pulled down six rebounds, and blocked a shot late in the fourth quarter to help the Warriors win. Curry finished with a double-double. Curry scored 17 points and had ten assists. Curry made three threes.

Thomson tallied 15, and he, too, had three threes. Moody had 12, Gary Payton ten. The Warriors shot 44% from the floor as a team and made ten threes. The Warrior’s defense held the Magic to 42%. The Magic also made ten threes. The leading score for Orlando was Cole Anthony. Coming off the bench, Anthony recorded 26 points. He made five threes in seven tries. Banchero had 15, and Franz Wagner added 14.

The Warrior’s game against the Hornets starts at 4 pm Friday.

Warriors get much needed win beat Heat 113-92; Thompson with 28 pts in win

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Guard Klay Thompson (11) takes a lay up to the hoop for the Golden State Warriors against the Miami Heat’s guard Patty Mills (88) at the Kaseya Center in Miami on Tue Mar 26, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Jerry Feitelberg

The Golden State Warriors (37-34) got a much-needed win Tuesday night, beating the Miami Heat (39-33) 113-92. The Warriors’ head coach, Steve Kerr, inserted Klay Thompson back into the Warriors’ starting lineup.

Thompson had played well coming off the bench. Kerr knew the Heat had several key players unavailable for Tuesday’s game. Jimmy Butler was out with an illness. The Heat’s best three-point shooter, Duncan Robinson, could not play due to a back problem. Tyler Herro and Kevin Love were sidelined due to foot injuries.

The Heat used a full-court press to slow down the Warrior’s offense. Rookie Trayce Jackson-Davis did not play as he was not feeling well. Kerr had Kevon Looney replace Trayce in the second unit. Looney tallied seven points and pulled six rebounds in 18 minutes of playing time.

The Warriors knew the keys to the game were playing well on defense, not committing fouls, and not turning the ball over. The Warriors accomplished all three tasks.

The Warriors had an early eight-point lead in the first quarter, 20-12. The Heat’s Bam Abedayo made three consecutive two-point buckets to make it 20-18. The Heat finished the quarter leading 26-24. Each team scored 29 points in the second quarter.

Abedayo and Haywood Highsmith paced the Heat’s offense. Each player tallied 13 points in the first half. Klay Thompson, with 15, was the only Warrior in double figures in the first half. Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins each had seven. Jonathan Kuminga added eight. The Warriors trailed by two, 55-53, after two periods of play.

The Warriors came to play in the second half. Golden State won the third quarter 32-20. Thompson, Wiggins, and Curry were the players who took the Warriors to a ten-point lead, 95-85, at the end of the third quarter. Kuminga added to the Warriors’ offense in the fourth quarter.

Kuminga went high over the rim to score a basket after a three-point shot bounced high. The Warrior bench could not believe Kuminga’s athleticism on the play. The Warriors outscored the Heat 28-17 in the fourth quarter to win 113-92. 

Game Notes: With the win, the Warriors are 37-34. The Heat fell to 39-33.

As a team, The Warriors shot 55% from the floor. The Warriors made 13 threes in 38 tries. The Heat was eight for thirty-three from downtown. The Warriors’ defense held the Heat to 41% from the floor. The Warriors had six steals and five blocks.

Golden State committed ten turnovers, and the Heat only made ten of 13 free throws. The defense held the Heat to 37 points in the second half. Kerr’s game plan worked to perfection. 

The Warriors won their 19th road game and avoided a fourth-quarter collapse. They had lost eleven times after leading by ten or more points after the third quarter.

Thompson led the Warriors with 28 points, connecting on six threes. Kuminga had 18 points and seven rebounds. Wiggins had 17 points and seven boards, and Curry also had 17 points and six assists.

The Heat had six players in double figures: Abedayo had 24, Terry Rozier and Haywood Highsmith had 15, Nikola Jovic had 11, Jaime Kaquez had 12, and Caleb Martin had 10.

The Warriors play again Wednesday night in Orlando. The Magic lead the Southeast Division with a record of 42-29. The Warriors need to be at their best to get a win. The game will start at 4 pm.

Golden State Warriors podcast with David Zizmor: Warriors hear the Rockets footsteps for that last play in spot

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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr looks befuddled over the Warriors trying to hold onto tenth place in the Western Conference. Kerr was seen here coaching against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Mon Mar 25, 2024 at the Target Center in Minneapolis (AP News photo)

On the Warriors podcast with David:

#1 The Warriors had only 12 minutes left in the game before they had a chance to move into the win column but their star player guard Stephen Curry sat on the bench for five of those 12 minutes and the Warriors went down to a four point 114-110 loss at the Target Center in Minneapolis on Monday night.

#2 With the loss the Warriors lead over the 11th place Houston Rockets is down to just one game. The Rockets are coming on strong they’ve won nine straight games and they’re coming for the Warriors for the tenth place spot.

#3 The Warriors take on the Miami Heat tonight in Miami, the Heat are seventh in the Eastern Conference and have lost six of their last ten games. How do you see the Warriors chances going into this one tonight?

David Zizmor podcasts the Golden State Warriors each Wednesday at http://www.sporrsradioservice.com