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NBA FINALS: raptors repeat mastery of Warriors

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5 years ago

January 30, 2020

https://manilastandard.net/mobile/article/296867

By Ponciano Melo Jr.

OAKLAND, California — The Warriors cast was nearly complete albeit for former NBA MVP Kevin Durant on the floor, but the maiden trophy-seeking Toronto Raptors still came out on top to make it one game less towards a date with destiny.

With all-star Klay Thompson making his return after missing his first-ever playoff game due to an injury, and Kevon Looney receiving green light despite fracturing his collarbone, the Golden State looked to bounce back from the unlikely defeat on their home floor, only to spoil a single-digit lead in the first half and eventually bowing to the hungry Raptors from Canada.

Toronto denied the two-game home court advantage at the Oracle Arena with a 105-92 takeaway Saturday, to lead the series 3-1, one more triumph could mean they win it all.

Kawhi Leonard was once again spectacular, putting a game-high 36 points and 11 rebounds including 17 third quarter points that changed the complexion of the game in its entirety at that point.

“Kawhi’s two big threes to start the half really changed the whole feel of everybody. Everybody was like, ‘Okay, man, we know we are here, let’s go,’ and we just kind of kept going from those two threes,\” rookie head coach Nick Nurse said after the game.

Leonard also got a boost from Serge Ibaka, who poured 20 points off the bench and Pascal Siakam with 19 markers to claw their way back overcoming a misfiring first half to deal the Warriors its first back-to-back home court defeat in the Finals.

Kyle Lowry as well had 10 points while Fred VanVleet, who lost a tooth and walked off a bloodied face in the fourth quarter after receiving an inadvertent elbow, added eight points with six dimes.

The splash brothers, Thompson and Stephen Curry\’s, 28 and 26 points respectively were put to waste due to the swarming defense and excellent pick-and-roll plays by the Raptors.

Head coach Steve Kerr, however, stayed defiant with their backs against the wall in a familiar, but not-so-good, 1-3 series deficit.

“We have got to lick our wounds tonight. It’s a tough loss,” he said.

“We’re not thinking about winning three games. We’re thinking about winning one game, and that’s the task. I know we’re capable.”

The service of the former MVP Kevin Durant will greatly help the Warriors\’ cause but that\’s if he will be available to play already in Game 5.

Durant\’s return in game 4 was once again ruled out for the ninth-straight playoff game as his right calf injury recovery has now lasted longer than expected, the team says.

The Raptors will have the chance to finally end the Warriors dynasty and record a first NBA title in Canada come game 5 to be played in Toronto.

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Undisputed heavyweight champ Usyk gets detained

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2 months ago

September 28, 2024

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Undisputed heavyweight champ Usyk gets detained

Polish airport police arrested and detained Ukrainian undisputed heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk in Krakow after he insisted on a Ryanair flight last September 18, 2024.

It happened when the Usyk team was denied boarding in the Polish airport. They are heading to London to watch Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois on September 21 (UK time).

Usyk’s promoter, Alex Krassyuk confirmed the incident. “While waiting for boarding, Oleksandr’s friend fell asleep on the seats in the waiting area,” Usyk promoter revealed.

The video clips went viral in social media as the 37 year old and undefeated Usyk (22 – 0) is being led away with his hands cuffed behind his back.

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Warriors picks 7-footer Quinten Post

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2 months ago

September 28, 2024

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The Dutch rookie 7-footer power forward and center Quinten Post officially signed with the Golden State Warriors (GSW) last September 25, 2024 with two-way contract.

Along with fellow 7-footer NBA players Boban Marjanović of the Houston Rockets, Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs, Zach Edey of the Memphis Grizzlies, and Bol Bol of the Phoenix Suns, the 24-year old Post will soon clash with the tallest players in the NBA.

Post is a 2024 NBA draft and 52nd pick, however Warriors get him ahead of training camp.

He came from the Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Boston College Eagle during his college years.

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He is averaging 15.1 points in 2022-2023 and 17.0 points in 2023-2024.

He will wear number 21 but as of this writing it’s uncertain when he will show off with Stephen Curry and other Warriors superstars. But Post is officially a Warriors.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo fails in Olympics 2024

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3 months ago

August 30, 2024

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Giannis Antetokounmpo fails in Olympics 2024

Despite the 34 points per single game, Giannis Antetokounmpo of team Greece failed against Stephen Curry (team U.S.A.) who got 36 points in men’s basketball Olympics 2024 in Paris.

“I’ve waited. I have wanted to be on this stage for a long time but I wasn’t fortunate enough,” Giannis admitted.

Giannis, a Milwaukee Bucks power forward and center, recalled that Greek basketball took 16 years to be in the Olympics. “In 16 years, I will be 45 years old. When I see my kids out there, they are able to see me compete on this stage and I can tell them the stories of how it was.” 29- year-old NBA superstar added.

As the Olympics 2024 ended. Antetokounmpo and Curry topped as the player who has the most points in a single game.

Meanwhile, LeBron James and Nikola Jokic got the fourth and fifth-ever Olympic triple-doubles. Kevin Durant, now the first four-time Olympic gold medallist in men’s Olympic basketball history.

Moreover Victor Wembanyama (10 blocks) beat Anthony Davis (9 blocks) as he got the most blocks per game.

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