Curry, Warriors Stave off Elimination, Force Game 6 by Beating LA
The defending champion Golden State Warriors staved off elimination by beating the Los Angeles Lakers 121-106 in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals.
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Curry, Warriors Hold off Kings 126-125 to Even Series 2-all
Stephen Curry scored 32 points but gave Sacramento a late chance when he called a timeout Golden State didn’t have, and the defending champion Warriors held on to beat the Kings 126-125
Blazers' Lillard has 71 pts and 13 3s, Then Gets Drug Tested
Damian Lillard set franchise and career highs with 71 points which tied for the most in the NBA this season and 13 3-pointers as the Portland Trail Blazers pound the Houston Rockets 131-114.
Guard Gary Payton II Traded Back to Warriors from Blazers
Guard Gary Payton II is rejoining the defending champion Warriors in a trade by the Trail Blazers. The deal came a day after Golden State lost at Portland.