The New York Times – Sports:
Golden State was good. Then too good. Then very, very bad. The worst. Back among the N.B.A. elite, Curry’s team has been humbled by the journey.
Category: Basketball
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Why Golden State Fans Travel Far to See Curry: It’s Worth It
The New York Times – Sports:
Some Golden State fans traveled thousands of miles to Boston to watch their team face the Celtics in the N.B.A. finals.
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The Celtics Got Lucky By Not Getting What They Wanted
The New York Times – Sports:
Other teams’ superstars kept getting traded, and the Celtics wanted in on the action. Boston (mostly) missed out, and is probably better off for it.
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From Santo Domingo to the N.B.A. Finals, Al Horford Is at Home
The New York Times – Sports:
Horford, the Boston Celtics center, is the first Dominican player in the N.B.A. finals. With the way he’s competing, it’s hard to tell he hasn’t been here before.
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Stephen Curry’s 43 Points Help Golden State Beat Celtics in NBA Finals
The New York Times – Sports:
Golden State desperately needed a win after losing two of the first three games in the N.B.A. finals. Curry’s 43 points on Friday got it done.
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Celtics Gain NBA Finals Edge on Golden State With Physical Play
The New York Times – Sports:
The Celtics lead the N.B.A. finals, two games to one, in a series that has been defined by size and rebounds more than finesse and flash.
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Boston Celtics Withstand Stephen Curry’s 3-pointers for Game 3 Win
The New York Times – Sports:
Golden State’s Curry had 31 points, including six 3-pointers, but Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart and Jayson Tatum had big games of their own for Boston.
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He’s Not That Gary Payton. But He’s Not Not Him Either.
The New York Times – Sports:
Gary Payton II has traces of his father’s tenacity on defense, but he’s making his own way through the N.B.A. with Golden State.