Community Picks: Golden State 50% vs Phoenix 50%

James Harden and the Houston Rockets were one half away from the NBA Finals last time they played at Oracle Arena. The way the Rockets are rolling now, they might just get another shot at the champs this postseason. The Rockets try to wrap up a perfect month at home Monday against Memphis, then visit Golden State for the first time since the Western Conference finals, having recovered from a rough start thanks to Harden's torrid stretch. Continue to Article

December 31, 2018 2:39:am EST

Golden State Warriors wing Andre Iguodala is typically a pretty level-headed guy. He’s a much-needed veteran presence on a team that competes for the NBA title every single season. But Saturday night in Portland, Iguodala lost it. Continue to Article

December 30, 2018 10:00:pm EST

Warriors Under Review: Offense comes alive, exploits Blazers' defense originally appeared on nbcsportsbayarea.com Two days after a bitter loss on their own floor, the Warriors took to the road and got a measure of retribution. Their 115-105 win over the Trail Blazers at Moda Center in Portland took some of the sting out the overtime loss to the Blazers on Thursday at Oracle Arena. The Warriors weren't perfect by any means, but there were more reasons to be encouraged than discouraged. Continue to Article

December 30, 2018 5:22:pm EST

LeBron James An end to the MVP wait It is remarkable given his consistently incredible play that James has not won an NBA MVP award since 2013. That speaks volumes about the amount of superstars in the league, with Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, Russell Westbrook and James Harden all having won the award since LeBron last did. He may only be fifth in points per game this season but, if James inspires a young Lakers team to one of the top seeds in the Western Conference, he will have an extremely good case to win his fourth MVP prize. Continue to Article

December 30, 2018 2:22:pm EST

Ex-Warriors guard Nick Young waived by Nuggets after four games originally appeared on nbcsportsbayarea.com It's the end of an era in the Mile High City. The Nuggets waived shooting guard Nick Young on Sunday, the team announced. He lasted only four games in Denver. Continue to Article

December 30, 2018 2:07:pm EST