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For the first time in more than a month, Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook is coming off a game in which he didn't record a triple-double. Oklahoma City is likely to need Westbrook to keep up his offensive exploits going into Saturday's home game against the Sacramento Kings, a team that likes to push the pace offensively. Over the last two games, Westbrook is averaging 43.5 points, is shooting 56 percent from the floor, and has a combined 10 made 3-pointers. Continue to Article

February 23, 2019 2:05:am EST

Warriors Under Review: Steph Curry, Draymond Green lead way over Kings originally appeared on nbcsportsbayarea.com OAKLAND – Displaying plenty of warts, the Warriors came out of the break with just enough juice to post a pulsating 125-123 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday at Oracle Arena. The win completed a four-game sweep of their NorCal neighbors, who are becoming a difficult team to deal with. The Warriors prevailed mostly because they are more familiar with the necessities required at winning time. Continue to Article

February 22, 2019 5:12:pm EST

Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant had it out for Sacramento Kings rookie Marvin Bagley III in the first half of Thursday's game. The 10-time All-Star blocked five of Bagley's shots in the first half, although these could be subject to change upon further review as some may have been steals. The rookie still managed to have success in the half as he scored 16 points on six-of-14 shooting, but Durant was all over him for much of the game. Continue to Article

February 22, 2019 12:26:am EST

Warriors' Steve Kerr credits Don Nelson's innovations for modern NBA originally appeared on nbcsportsbayarea.com OAKLAND – In his latest moment without ego, Warriors coach Steve Kerr acknowledged Thursday that he studies and steals from the book of Don Nelson. Moreover, Kerr, who has won three championships in four seasons with the Warriors, insists he's not the only NBA coach to do so. "Nellie was ahead of his time," Kerr said prior to tipoff against the Sacramento Kings. Continue to Article

February 21, 2019 11:13:pm EST

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. The 25-game run to the finish line starts tonight, as the Warriors come out of the All-Star break playing the Sacramento Kings at Oracle Arena. Last season, the Warriors struggled down the stretch, as many of their key players got hurt and the team's depth was put to the test. Continue to Article

February 21, 2019 4:47:pm EST