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Editor's note: Grant Liffmann is the co-host of Warriors Outsiders, which airs on NBC Sports Bay Area 90 minutes before each home game and 60 minutes after every game. Following the Warriors' big win over the Houston Rockets in which the bench played a major role, I wanted to look back at the three impressive wins Golden State has had in the last two weeks, and see how the bench performed. Let's begin on March 2nd, when the Warriors were scuffling on a east coast road trip. Continue to Article

March 14, 2019 7:27:pm EST

Warriors Under Review: DeMarcus Cousins plays best game of season originally appeared on nbcsportsbayarea.com HOUSTON - The Warriors got an important win Wednesday evening, beating the Rockets 106-104 to both keep their spot atop the Western Conference and avoid a season sweep. In a matchup between two high-powered offenses, it was the Warriors' defense throughout the night that kept the Rockets at bay. For a team in search of a consistent effort, the win helped the Dubs towards that goal as they trudge through a grueling four-game trip. Continue to Article

March 14, 2019 3:41:pm EST

Draymond Green uses 'stupidity' when taking postgame shot at Rockets originally appeared on nbcsportsbayarea.com The Warriors lost their first three matchups with the Rockets this season, but they finally notched a win Wednesday in Houston. After the game, Draymond Green was asked if he saw any of the "confident chatter" that came out of the Rockets' locker room over the prior couple of days. "If somebody send it to me," Draymond told reporters. Continue to Article

March 14, 2019 12:50:pm EST

Every day in the NBA there is a lot to unpack, so every weekday morning throughout the season we will give you the three things you need to know from the last 24 hours in the NBA. In building a team to challenge the Warriors, the Rockets didn't think big. Actually, they got even smaller this season, which made some sense because Golden State has been most feared when its “death lineup” with Draymond Green was the center was on the court. Continue to Article

March 14, 2019 9:01:am EST

Since his return more than two months ago from a torn Achilles, Cousins has enjoyed impressive scoring performances, dealt with criticism of his defense and the question of if he'll ever regain his All-Star powers. "He just played one of the most complete games since he's been here," said Klay Thompson, who scored 30 points in the 106-104 victory. Continue to Article

March 14, 2019 2:54:am EST