Jimmy Butler and Tom Thibodeau speak the same basketball love language. It centers around work --and a four letter word which is almost always said between them as a sign of respect. The admiration the pair has for each other only grows stronger over time.
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ESPN story on the Warriors “using our strengths” and going small to blow out the Lakers in Game 2:
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New story: The Warriors offensive machine was starting to hum in two games in The Bay, but LeBron James says the Lakers’ defense can still be dominant as the series shifts back to L.A.
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The Warriors take Game 2, 127-100. They put all five starters in double-digits, led by Klay Thompson's 30 points on 11-of-18 (8-of-11 from 3). Game 3 is Saturday in L.A., with the series tied 1-1. GSW outrebounded LAL 55-40 and made 21 3s, while the Lakers only made 10.
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Before this game, the Warriors had not scored 40 points in a quarter this postseason. They scored 41 in the second and 43 in the third tonight. H/t
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The Lakers wave the white flag after 3Q. They start the 4th Q with Lonnie Walker, Malik Beasley and Tristan Thompson on the floor -- all have been out of the regular rotation.
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The Lakers defense continued to unravel in the 3rd Q and their offense wasn't much better. They were outscored 43-24. GSW is cruising, up 110-80, heading into the 4th.
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The Warriors outscored the Lakers 41-23 in the 2nd Q and go into the half up 67-56. Klay Thompson had 14 of his 19 pts in the 2nd Q.
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The Lakers are up 33-26 after 1Q. LeBron James, after going 9-for-24 in Game 1, has 14 points on 6-for-8 to start Game 2. LAL is 5-for-8 from 3 after going 6-for-25 from 3 as a team in Game 1.
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LeBron James is 2-for-2 from 3 to start Game 2. He was 1-for-8 from 3 in Game 1 and just 9-for-49 from deep this postseason coming into tonight.
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Warriors shake up their starting lineup: JaMychal Green is on, Kevon Looney is out.
Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins and Draymond Green round out the starting five.
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Chris Paul has been officially ruled out for Game 3 with his left groin strain.
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Steve Kerr opened his pregame news conference by offering condolences to the family and friends of Lance Blanks. The former NBA player, executive and ESPN analyst died Wednesday at the age of 56. “Just a devastating bit of news … He will be missed. It’s a terrible day.”
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BREAKING: The Milwaukee Bucks dismissed coach Mike Budenholzer, sources tell ESPN. Budenholzer is out after the East’s top-seed suffered a first-round loss to the Miami Heat.
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After the mass school shooting that included the murder of eight children and a security guard at a Belgrade school, Dallas star Luka Doncic has committed to pay for those funeral services and grief counseling for classmates and staff:
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'This is what I'm here to do': Los Angeles #Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt takes on the marathon of defending Stephen Curry. Veteran forward has changed the dynamic of Lakers' defense.
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DP and Dave McMenamin () discuss Joel Embiid winning this year's #NBA MVP
For Dave's full appearance: youtu.be/0418dp9CrCc
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New 5-on-5 w/ breaking down the playoffs so far, including the early postseason MVP. My answer? The J, the I, the M, the M, the Y. It's Jimmy
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New story: "Wilt" Davis earned his nickname in Game 1 vs. GSW, as AD joined Chamberlain, Shaq, Kareem and Elgin as the only other Lakers to post 30 points and 20 rebounds in a playoff game
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The Warriors didn't quit, down by as many as 14 in the 4th and roaring back to tie it, but the Lakers held on to take Game 1, 117-112, and steal homecourt advantage. AD 30p 23r 5a 4b; LeBron 22p on 9-of-24 11r 5a 3b; D-Lo 19p 6a; Schroder 19p 3a. Curry led GSW w/ 27p; Klay 25p.
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AD is the first Laker with 30/20 in a playoff game since Shaq in the 2004 Finals and the 5th in franchise history to do it, also joining Wilt, Kareem and Elgin on that list.
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Anthony Davis has 30 points and 21 rebounds midway through the 4th Q of Game 1. LAL leads GSW 108-98 with 6:39 to go.
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Anthony Davis has 30 points and 21 rebounds midway through the 4th Q of Game 1. LAL leads GSW 108-98 with 6:39 to go.
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Kevon Looney now with 20 rebounds. He becomes the first Warriors with consecutive 20+ rebound playoff games in a single postseason since Nate Thurmond had 10 in '67.
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The Lakers go into the half up 65-64 after GSW opened Game 1 on a 10-2 run. Anthony Davis has 23 pts on 9-for-10 shooting and 11 rebounds; Schroder 13 pts on 4-for-7; LeBron 12 pts, 5 reb, 4 ast.
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Update from Suns: “Further evaluation has confirmed that Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul has sustained a left groin strain. He is considered day to day.”
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Lakers backup center Mo Bamba is listed is out for Game 1 against GSW with left ankle soreness. It’s the same ankle that caused him to miss a month late in the regular season. Bamba received an injection to alleviate discomfort in between the first and second rounds, sources told… Show more
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When asked if the Lakers have the advantage tonight because of the rest they’ve gotten, Steve Kerr says, “I think we have the advantage because we’re in rhythm. We’re used to playing every other day in the regular season … we feel great heading into tonight.”
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Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been voted the 2022-2023 NBA Most Valuable Player. Embiid breaks through as the winner after consecutive years as runner-up.
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New ‘That’s OD’ examining colossal Lakers vs Warriors matchup, where LeBron vs Steph rivalry ranks all-time, Draymond’s BFF relationship with LeBron, the Clippers’ offseason and extending Kawhi and PG, Russ’ future and Nuggets vs Suns with
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Lakers equipment manager Andrew Henk, seen here, had pinnies made up in the Warriors’ team colors for coaches to wear during the team walk throughs to script offense and defense. Lakers assistant video coordinator Micah Fraction has been playing the part of Steph Curry.
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Monty Williams said Chris Paul couldn’t push off “at all” after his groin injury. Suns will learn more about severity tomorrow. Paul already left the arena.
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New story: “Just two of the most competitive players that have ever played this game.” That’s how LeBron James described him and Stephen Curry ahead of the Lakers-Warriors 2nd Rd showdown - which will be the 6th postseason battle between the two stars
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How did LeBron James and Draymond Green go from bitter rivals to friendly rivals? Find out in . #warriors #lakers #nba #NBAPlayoffs
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