Warriors F Durant available for Game 4 against the Blazers

May 07 10:52 2017

The Blazers had their best chance for victory in Game 3, but the Warriors totally wreaked havoc and won the game impressively.

If the Warriors win and sweep, they will get either five or seven days off before the start of their next series, depending on whether the Jazz and Clippers go six or seven games.

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 30 points and nine rebounds.

This game was never in doubt.

On 20 shots he scored 37 points and shot 7-of-11 from deep. We blew the opportunity, but we still have games to play. We were kind of loose but focused.

The Warriors went on a 21-3 run to pull in front 85-83, capped by a pair of baskets from Iguodala and Draymond Green.

Dennis Schroder shook off early foul trouble and a scoreless first half to finish with 18 points for the Hawks. “Hard to do playing just 15 minutes”, he said after his foray into the playoffs.

The Warriors, who joined the Cleveland Cavaliers as the first two teams to advance to the National Basketball Association playoffs second round this season, also welcomed back star forward Durant, who had missed Game 2 and Game 3 because of a strained left calf.

Portland managed to get the deficit under 20 a couple of times in the second and third quarters, thanks mostly to the play of Damian Lillard and Al-Farouq Aminu, though that would be about the only highlight, if one could call it that, for the home team.

That almost happened Monday night. Meyers Leonard made his first career playoff start at center but played for just more than 10 minutes with no points. “My thoughts and prayers from my family to Steve Kerr and his family, man”, James exclaimed.

“I’m really happy I come in a right place”, Nurkic told NBA.com’s David Aldridge at the beginning of the month.

“Well we know he’s comfortable in that position and he’s got a ton of playoff experience”. The largest margin was 33. The Warriors increased the edge to 91-58 on a Curry 3-pointer with seven minutes left in the third quarter. Luke Walton served as the head coach, and the foundation was laid for a record 73-win season. While Kevin Durant, 28, battles injuries, the Warriors have been getting it done without the big guy on the floor and will look to hold their momentum in this game 4. With Durant on Monday, they looked even greater.

The Warriors wanted to end the series Monday night for several reasons. “He’s been a head coach in this league a long time, a very successful one”, Klay Thompson said. Pictured: Durant gives five to Kerr during the first quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills in Detroit on December 23, 2016. He has realized that the Trail Blazers must take a page out of the Warriors’ book.

Portland are going into tonight’s game as the underdogs. He scored 10 points on 4-of-7 shooting and hit both of his 3s. Golden State reportedly expected that Kerr will struggle late this season, which is why the team hired an assistant of Brown’s caliber and credentials. He’s a challenge. (Former) MVP.

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Warriors F Durant available for Game 4 against the Blazers
 
 
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