Warriors

Find out who will play and who is out in today's injury report for the Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors game on February 24.

scored a team-best 15 points for the Rockets in the loss. The Rockets are coming off of a 133-96 loss to the Thunder in their most recent game on Wednesday. Rockets vs. Rockets Season Insights - The Rockets average 8.8 fewer points per game (109.8) than the Warriors give up (118.6). Houston Rockets Injury Report Today

The Warriors returned from the All-Star break with an absolute dud of a performance against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.

Warriors star Stephen Curry gets real on the struggle of having to watch his team from the sidelines as they try to make a playoffs push.

They are currently ninth in the West with a 29-30 record, and at this point, a spot in the Play-In tournament is anything but guaranteed. This is exactly what’s been bothering the greatest shooter of all time as he’s forced to watch his team struggle mightily without being able to do anything about it: [Golden State Warriors](/nba/golden-state-warriors) have lost four out of their last six games, including Thursday night’s [blowout loss against LeBron James](https://clutchpoints.com/lebron-james-dreadful-game-vs-warriors-welcome-sight-lakers) and a new-look Los Angeles Lakers side.

Grading Klay Thompson, Jordan Poole, Kevon Looney, and the rest of the Golden State Warriors in the team's 116-101 win over the Houston Rockets in an NBA ...

But damn if he isn’t an intriguing player with a gorgeous jump shot and a strong feel for the game. Jerome continues to impress, and the Warriors continue to show that they know what they’re doing with two-way contracts. Also thought his defense was good in this one. And it only reinforced my belief that I’ve been shouting to everyone who will listen for the last month or two: he’ll be a part of next year’s rotation. Great energy, a menage on the boards, and strong defense. After a cold night in LA on Thursday, DDV found his shooting stroke again on Friday, and the Warriors were a lot better for it. With Wiggins and Draymond Green out, Lamb did an excellent job playing larger than he is. But entering this game, Looney was fifth in the entire NBA in rebounding rate, trailing only Clint Capela, Steven Adams, Jonas Valančiūnas, and Rudy Gobert. The Dubs won the rebounding battle, and Looney was the biggest reason why. Looney was an absolute beast in this game, especially in the first quarter. He also had some tremendous defensive possessions — his athleticism can be a difference-maker in helping an older Warriors team hang tight with a young and athletic squad like Houston. [Golden State Warriors](https://www.goldenstateofmind.com) got [back in the win column on Friday](https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2023/2/24/23614438/klay-thompson-warriors-defeat-rockets-patrick-baldwin-jordan-poole), beating the [Houston Rockets](https://www.thedreamshake.com) 116-101 to crawl back to .500.

The Warriors will host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday at Chase Center. Tip-off is at 4:30 p.m..

He leads the league with 100 3s made in 2023 and is converting at an impressive 44.4% clip. DiVincenzo added 15 points and drilled five 3s of his own against the Rockets. The game marked the third time in his career — and second time this month — he’s recorded a dozen or more 3s. But seeing Thompson pop off the way he did? Thompson, playing on the second night of a back-to-back for only the second time since returning from injuries last season, went 12-for-17 from beyond the arc. He set the tone early, knocking down a 3 a minute into game off an assist from Donte DiVincenzo.

However, this did not stop the greatest shooter of all time from sharing his brutally honest thoughts on the grueling requirements of this star-studded affair.

While the rest of the league is able to take a week-long break during the All-Star festivities, guys like Stephen Curry get no rest at all. But it starts with us giving a damn, and also there are things I think the league can do to lighten the load for players.” However, Curry also noted that the league also has some improvements to make in terms of how it treats its star players:

Jordan Poole found inspiration from outside of the NBA after signing a massive contract extension with the Warriors.

Jordan Poole found inspiration from outside of the NBA after signing a massive contract extension with the Warriors.

"I wouldn’t necessarily say there’s pressure," Poole said. "If anything, it’s more exciting to know I’m locked into the Bay for the next five [years]. [did get a bag](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/jordan-poole-andrew-wiggins-extensions-fulfill-post-nba-finals-prophecy). [Warriors’ desire to extend Poole](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/warriors/where-jordan-pooles-140m-contract-stands-warriors-2019-nba-draft-class) became a must. That’s the approach I take.” That’s what got him there.

Lakers terminaron el juego con un 53.3% de efectividad desde el arco al acertar 16 de 30, siendo Malik Beasley el más efectivo con 7 de 11; Warriors (sin ...

En cuanto a tiros de campo, la superioridad de L.A. No fue, por mucho, el mejor juego del 'Rey'. también fue abrumadora. Por ahora, los movimientos de la gerencia parecen acertados... [Stephen Curry](https://espndeportes.espn.com/basquetbol/nba/jugador/_/id/3975/stephen-curry), y que tuvieron en [Klay Thompson](https://espndeportes.espn.com/basquetbol/nba/jugador/_/id/6475/klay-thompson) a su mejor anotador, pese a su pobre (y raro) registro desde 'Satrurno' (4-11) para caer por segunda vez consecutiva. [Anthony Davis](https://espndeportes.espn.com/basquetbol/nba/jugador/_/id/6583/anthony-davis), [Jarred Vanderbilt](https://espndeportes.espn.com/basquetbol/nba/jugador/_/id/4278077/jarred-vanderbilt), LeBron James, [D'Angelo Russell](https://espndeportes.espn.com/basquetbol/nba/jugador/_/id/3136776/d'angelo-russell) (quien salió por una torcedura en el tobillo izquierdo) y [Malik Beasley](https://espndeportes.espn.com/basquetbol/nba/jugador/_/id/3907822/malik-beasley), los angelinos contaron con un potente respaldo de su banco en [Rui Hachimura](https://espndeportes.espn.com/basquetbol/nba/jugador/_/id/4066648/rui-hachimura) (14 puntos), [Austin Reaves](https://espndeportes.espn.com/basquetbol/nba/jugador/_/id/4066457/austin-reaves) (17); doble-doble de [Mo Bamba](https://espndeportes.espn.com/basquetbol/nba/jugador/_/id/4277919/mo-bamba) (10 puntos, 13 tablas) y 10 unidades de [Dennis Schroder](https://espndeportes.espn.com/basquetbol/nba/jugador/_/id/3032979/dennis-schroder).

Con una actuación poco sublime de las estrellas LeBron James y Anthony Davis, los Lakers vencieron a unos disminuidos Warriors de Golden State.

El pasado 9 de febrero, se cumplió la fecha límite del mercado de traspasos de la NBA y a pesar de que los angelinos fueron por los peces gordos, se tuvieron que conformar con otras opciones. Entre las adquisiciones de los Lakers, el más destacado ha sido Russell, quien volvió al equipo que le hizo draft en 2015 como la gran promesa. “Somos un equipo con profundidad, en el que cualquier jugador puede ser titular y el hecho de que ‘Melo’ ni siquiera terminó el partido, te dice la cantidad de armas que tenemos”. La esperanza para lo que se viene recae en que el resto de los jugadores hizo lo posible para resolver la mala noche de sus lideres. “Traté de impactar el juego de diferente forma, sea con rebotes o defendiendo”, dijo Davis tras el encuentro. Los angelinos se llevaron la victoria 124-111, aprovechando la ausencia de su mejor jugador Steph Curry, quien se recupera de una lesión.

The Warriors know their defense needs drastic improvements over the final 24 regular-season games.

We look at all of that stuff and try to factor it all in, show the tape, show the players some of those numbers and see where we can get better." If that starts to change, thoughts of the Warriors finally looking like defending champions can start to be a reality again. Outscoring your opponent is the name of the game. On their way to winning a fourth title in eight seasons, the Warriors had the best defensive rating (106.9) in the NBA, and allowed the third-fewest points per game (105.5). "I think sometimes we either get turnovers or we can get better shot attempts, and then it's harder for us to set our defense. The Clippers made 53.3 percent of their shots, 47.7 percent of their attempts from deep and 86.4 percent of their tries from the free-throw line. Players can't compute all of that in the middle of chaos, though. "I don't look at the stats too much," DiVincenzo said Wednesday. Entering Thursday night's game against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Warriors' first time back on the court coming out of the All-Star break, Golden State ranks 20th in defensive rating (115.0) and 27th in points allowed per game (118.5). Wednesday was more about crunching the numbers, going over the film and players getting the individual work they need. While the Warriors' offense hasn't been perfect this season, their issues on that side of the ball aren't close to their floundering defense. Payton is on the same page as Green with the Warriors' defensive lapses.

“There were several key stretches where we had a chance,” coach Steve Kerr said. “We had gotten ourselves back in the game, and then we just couldn't put it ...

LeBron James has been upgraded to available for Thursday's game between the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers.

For reference, the league-average transition defensive rating is 126.8, placing them well above average in that regard. They're more average in terms of the ...

With Curry’s next evaluation a week from now and Wiggins having no timetable for his return, the Warriors will simply have to be better in terms of offensive process and execution. Their lack of transition defense against the Lakers — they were outscored by 21 points in the fastbreak (29-8 Lakers advantage) — could be attributed to several factors. Poor decision making and unfortunate slip-ups all contribute to poor floor balance, disadvantage situations, and easy sources of points for the other team. More misses equals less opportunities for opponents to take the ball out of the basket, which doesn’t allow the Warriors to get back on the other end to set their defense. A shot diet that hasn’t been balanced all season long — the Warriors are dead last in rim-attempt rate, per Cleaning the Glass — was predictive of how they approached the game against the Lakers. They’re now forced to scramble toward the other end and match up to the man closest to them, which can also present cross-matching problems that are more worrisome in the secondary break. Around 44% of their total shots were threes, which places them right at their season average in terms of three-point rate (a category they lead the league in, by the way). It happened to be one of those nights when the threes weren’t falling, even the ones generated through good offensive process (e.g., paint touches, second-side actions, etc.). While a team counting to compete at the highest level can’t be proud of that statistic, there are still worse teams than them in that department. For reference, the league-average transition defensive rating is 126.8, placing them well above average in that regard. The problem? The caveats still remain.

The Warriors opened up the final 24-game stretch of their regular season Thursday night with a dud.

Kerr acknowledged the “precarious position” the Warriors find themselves in with only 28% of the season left. Only 3 1/2 games separate fourth place in the Western Conference with 12th, and the Warriors are right in the thick of it, sitting in ninth. “We have to form our own identity,” Kerr said after the loss that dropped the Warriors to 29-30. The Warriors waved the white flag early in the fourth, subbing out Kevon Looney and Poole for Moses Moody and Patrick Baldwin Jr. “We just did not have a great shooting night, and that’s a combination for disaster. At one point, an unamused Stephen Curry stroked his beard and shook his head after a lapse on defense led to James being open on the corner, where he knocked down a 3 to put the Lakers up by 14.

While Golden State ebbed and flowed, closing the gap at certain points, their mistakes couldn't be afforded without the likes of Stephen Curry and Andrew ...

The Warriors know their defense needs drastic improvements over the final 24 regular-season games.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James and Anthony Davis might finally have a supporting cast to help the Los Angeles Lakers make a push to get into the playoffs.

“There were several key stretches where we had a chance to get back in the game but couldn’t put it together.” Lakers: Mo Bamba had a double-double off the bench (10 points, 13 rebounds) ... The Lakers got a season-best 68 points from their reserves, including five in double figures. James — who suffered a hand injury during the All-Star game Sunday night — had 13 points, nine rebounds and eight assists. “LeBron and AD didn’t get going as much as they wanted tonight, but we’re deep, and I think that’s the statement we want to make,” Beasley said. Los Angeles (28-32) is 13th in the Western Conference but has won three of four since the trade deadline.

"I liked our energy early," Steve Kerr said. "Then I think we got a little demoralized a couple times when things didn't go our way."

[NBA](https://theathletic.com/nba/). [Donte DiVincenzo](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/donte-divincenzo-5yeG2wUB9RTaEEGd/) and Poole went a combined 3-of-13. [Steph Curry](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/stephen-curry-toS7DgUD3IIt7uds/) and [Andrew Wiggins](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/andrew-wiggins-BxjGOsZJwlBdDODt/), are out, with unclear return timetables. [Anthony Lamb](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/anthony-lamb-B2uSjdPjkmH1V3fk/) missed all four of his attempts. [Warriors](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/warriors/). Their two stars, [LeBron James](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/lebron-james-dxRvkEThnxpMbhcr/) and [Anthony Davis](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/anthony-davis-YhDofdcmUKoYKV18/), are finally healthy together. He is not expected to rejoin the team for Friday’s game against the Rockets. They’re tied with the These are two from early in the third quarter, when the Lakers were beginning the run that would put the game out of reach. So we gotta stop with the silly cheap ones and maybe the 50-50 ones go our way. The Warriors are built smaller, live on the perimeter offensively and have leaned into a shorter, quicker identity. The Lakers went up double digits quickly, weathered a late second-quarter [Jordan Poole](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/jordan-poole-OKSId48WraP8pRNl/) surge and blew out the Warriors in the third quarter, winning 124-111 after leading by 28.

The Warriors waived future dunk champion Mac McClung when Ty Jerome became available. While the two-way player has been valuable, it's not clear the 6'5” guard ...

[“dogtoothman”](https://www.reddit.com/user/dogtoothman/) argues that Jerome’s combine numbers prove that he’s capable of it: (The NBA combine does a lot of weird measurements.) So maybe he just doesn’t like dunking, or he fell once, or he thinks floaters are classier. We investigated many Jerome mix tapes and highlight videos, and we didn’t see a dunk. [Basketball Reference](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jeromty01.html), Jerome hasn’t dunked a single time since entering the league in 2019. The numbers kind of prove that he can unless there’s a phobia I don’t know about” They conducted a thorough investigation: “I googled it, and the only instance I found was a clip from the 2K20 video game,” he wrote. But McClung did it representing the [Philadelphia 76ers](https://www.libertyballers.com), not Golden State, because the Warriors chose point guard Ty Jerome over him in training camp. So why are we examining it now? Jerome has been solid for the Warriors as a two-way player, shooting 40.8% from three-point range and taking care of the ball well. Standing reach of 8’2”. [sophomore](https://barttorvik.com/playerstat.php?year=2018&p=Ty%20Jerome&t=Virginia) and [junior](https://barttorvik.com/playerstat.php?year=2019&p=Ty%20Jerome&t=Virginia) years, Jerome did not dunk, though the information is not available for his first season. Not for the [Phoenix Suns](https://www.brightsideofthesun.com), not for the [Oklahoma City Thunder](https://www.welcometoloudcity.com), and not for the Warriors.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James and Anthony Davis might finally have a supporting cast to help the Los Angeles Lakers make a push to get into the playoffs.

Lakers: Mo Bamba had a double-double off the bench (10 points, 13 rebounds) ... “There were several key stretches where we had a chance to get back in the game but couldn’t put it together.” ... D’Angelo Russell sprained his right ankle in the first quarter and did not return. The Lakers got a season-best 68 points from their reserves, including five in double figures. James — who suffered a hand injury during the All-Star game Sunday night — had 13 points, nine rebounds and eight assists. “I feel great about what we’ve been able to do (since the trade deadline). Los Angeles (28-32) is 13th in the Western Conference but has won three of four since the trade deadline. “LeBron and AD didn't get going as much as they wanted tonight, but we’re deep, and I think that’s the statement we want to make,” Beasley said. I think we've got a complete team where we're able to make a run.” Klay Thompson led Golden State with 22 points and Ty Jerome added 20. “We're still figuring things out on the fly," said Davis, who had 12 points and 12 rebounds. Warriors: Jordan Poole had 16 points.

The Golden State Warriors host the Houston Rockets for a western battle! It's time to continue our NBA odds series with a Rockets-Warriors prediction and ...

This is a great time to play through the young frontcourt in Jabari Smith Jr. It’s going to take a lot of effort from the reserves tonight if they want a shot at beating the reigning champs. are out for tonight to make matters even worse for the Rockets. Those two combine for 41 points as they have pretty much been a majority of the offense all year long for the Rockets. The Rockets are one of four teams that are in the hunt for Victor Wembanyama. It’s time to continue our NBA odds [series](https://clutchpoints.com/betting) with a Rockets-Warriors prediction and pick.

Able to suit up just 11 players in the absence of Stephen Curry, Andrew Wiggins and four others, the Warriors trailed by as many as 28 points in losing badly on ...

But Green will join Curry on the sidelines this time around, having suffered a strained left groin in Houston's most recent outing, a 133-96 shellacking at the hands of the host Oklahoma City Thunder on Feb. Both also were played without Curry, who stayed home from the All-Star Game festivities in an effort to accelerate his recovery from a slightly torn ligament in his left knee. Golden State lost to the Clippers, 134-124, in the final game before the All-Star break.

The Golden State Warriors are looking to bounce back vs. the Houston Rockets.

The Houston Rockets (13-45) will be squaring off with the Golden State Warriors (29-30) on Friday at Chase Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET.

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Slater Tweeted: "Draymond Green is probable to play tonight vs Rockets, per Kerr. No additional details on Andrew Wiggins' absence. Kerr: “When he's ready to ...

Klay Thompson will play for the Golden State Warriors when they host the Houston Rockets on Friday night, while Draymond Green is questionable and Andrew ...

[NBA Draft](https://www.sbnation.com/nba-draft) is still figuring out how to put things together, as he’s been one of the least efficient scorers in the league this year. Enjoy the game. And that’s the injury report, folks. Make that the Rockets entire starting backcourt that will be out. [Golden State Warriors](https://www.goldenstateofmind.com) are looking to wash the sour taste out of their mouth after kicking off the stretch run with an ugly loss to the [Los Angeles Lakers](https://www.silverscreenandroll.com) on Thursday night. Having the chef back would be huge for the Warriors. They’re back at home for the second half of a back-to-back, facing the [Houston Rockets](https://www.thedreamshake.com) at 7:00 p.m. Still, he’s an electric player who is averaging 21.8 points per game and has the ability to take over at any moment. After sitting out the first 11 back-to-backs of the season, Thompson played in his first back-to-back in 1,411 days right before the All-Star break. Chris Haynes seemed to confirm as much on last night’s TNT broadcast, when he made it sound like a rather heavy situation. But the news isn’t who is out ... The Dubs are once again without some key members of their starting lineup, including the face of the franchise.

Stephen A. Smith grilled the Golden State Warriors after their loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night at Crypto.com Arena.

But it felt like a much-needed win for the Warriors (29-30) who fell to the No. "Listen, you don't have to win the championship," Smith said. "But you certainly expected to see better than what you're seeing from the Golden State Warriors. But the defensive woes that Klay Thompson went quiet in the fourth quarter, we get all of that. "Before we move on, let me mention the Golden State Warriors.

Klay Thompson scored 42 points and matched his season high with 12 3-pointers, leading the undermanned Golden State Warriors past the Houston Rockets ...

... The Warriors had scored at least 120 points in each of the previous three meetings with the Rockets. ... Houston hasn’t beaten the Warriors since a 135-105 win on Feb. 4 in a collision while defending McKinley Wright IV as he drove to the basket. His left hand is in a soft cast and he’s wearing a walking boot on his right foot. Thompson shot 12 for 19 — all of his made shots coming from long range — and helped Golden State get rolling beginning the second on a 18-5 burst to build a 44-31 lead. Warriors: Golden State missed scoring at least 122 points in a seventh straight home game. “I would appreciate all the positive prayers. Jordan Poole’s 38-footer beat the halftime buzzer to put Golden State ahead 66-49 at the break, and he scored 15. “I’m really happy for Klay, he’s put in the work. Curry, the reigning NBA Finals MVP, has sat out the past seven games with a left leg injury after getting hurt against Dallas on Feb. KJ Martin had 22 points and eight rebounds, TyTy Washington Jr. “I don’t like to talk about vintage me or am I my old self?” Thompson said.

Stephen A. Smith grilled the Golden State Warriors after their loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night at Crypto.com Arena.

The Warriors come home for the back end of a back-to-back on Friday as they host the Houston Rockets at Chase Center.

3rd](https://www.nba.com/warriors/news/gameday-recap-20221203). Rockets](https://www.ticketmaster.com/golden-state-warriors-vs-houston-rockets-san-francisco-california-02-24-2023/event/1C005D0C9F042743?brand=warriors&wt.mc_id=NBA_TEAM_GSW_GAME_PREVIEW_GM_30) Five current Rockets players average double figures in scoring, but their top two scorers – guards Jalen Green (21.8 ppg) and Kevin Porter Jr. (19.2 ppg) – aren’t expected to play on Friday due to injuries. But the Dubs are also only a half-game ahead of the Thunder, and continued Warriors struggles can leave the Dubs on the outside looking in on the postseason picture. Friday’s visit to Chase Center will mark the Rockets’ first game coming out of the All-Star break. Fortunately for the Warriors, they are coming home for a five-game homestand. Playing the back end of a road-home back-to-back, the Warriors (29-30) host the Houston Rockets (13-45) on Friday at Chase Center. The good news for the Warriors is that they are just two games behind sixth place, which would be a guaranteed playoff berth. Klay Thompson had 22 points, Ty Jerome added 20 and Kevon Looney had a double-double, but it wasn't enough to contend with a Lakers team that shot 16-for-30 from distance. If the season ended today, they would be in position for the final spot in the Western Conference Play-In Tournament, which features the 7th through 10th place teams that determines the final two playoff berths. The Warriors have lost four of their last five games and are now under .500 for the first time in over a month.

Klay needed just 19 field-goal attempts to rack up more than 40 points on Friday night.

While the Rockets are from top-tier competition, the fact that Baldwin gave the Warriors some solid rotation minutes is a promising sign for the young big. Klay finished the game with 42 points on 12-for-19 shooting from the field. immediately answered with a three, and a barrage from Thompson early in the fourth put the game out of reach. The Rockets prevented the Warriors from fully putting the game away until the final few minutes of the fourth quarter, but they also never cut their deficit to fewer than 8 points. Then, Golden State started the second quarter on a 18-5 run and never looked back. Things looked worrisome early for the Warriors early, when the Rockets jumped out to a 12-5 lead.

Led by Klay Thompson's 12, the Golden State Warriors made 26 three-pointers, one shy of the franchise record, to shoot their way past Houston in a 116-102 ...

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The former Kansas star is in the middle of another productive season with averages of 17.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.2 steals per contest in 37 ...

The Warriors will host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday at Chase Center. Tip-off is at 4:30 p.m..

He would eventually settle in, finishing the night with 18 points on 7 of 14 shooting and 4 of 7 from deep. But Thompson stepped up when the Warriors needed him most. And Payton is dealing with lingering pain stemming from an offseason surgery to repair a core muscle. 14 admitted to being a little sluggish on the second night of his first complete back-to-back. Thompson made five 3s in the fourth quarter. That’s the second most in NBA history behind you guessed it — Stephen Curry, who has tallied 22 such games.

Warriors star Draymond Green could miss his team's Friday night matchup with the Rockets due to a right knee contusion.

[Draymond Green](/nba/players/a6200920/draymond-green) is listed as questionable on the injury report for Friday’s matchup with Houston due to a right knee contusion. The last thing the [Golden State Warriors](/nba/golden-state-warriors) need, obviously, is for another key contributor to go down. [Steph Curry is still out](https://clutchpoints.com/warriors-news-stephen-curry-injury-timeline-gets-crucial-update-after-return-to-court) for at least the next few games.

Klay Thompson scored 42 points and matched his season high with 12 3-pointers, leading the undermanned Golden State Warriors past the Houston Rockets ...

... The Warriors had scored at least 120 points in each of the previous three meetings with the Rockets. ... Houston hasn't beaten the Warriors since a 135-105 win on Feb. 4 in a collision while defending McKinley Wright IV as he drove to the basket. Thompson shot 12 for 19 — all of his made shots coming from long range — and helped Golden State get rolling beginning the second on a 18-5 burst to build a 44-31 lead. Warriors: Golden State missed scoring at least 122 points in a seventh straight home game. Longtime Warriors and 49ers team pastor Earl Smith is healing from being hit by an Uber driver while attending the All-Star Game in Utah. “I would appreciate all the positive prayers. “I’m doing better," Smith said by text to the AP. Jordan Poole's 38-footer beat the halftime buzzer to put Golden State ahead 66-49 at the break, and he scored 15. "I just think I'm being myself and I was capable of these things in the past and as long as my wrists still work, my feet work, I'll forever be able to shoot the rock." “I’m really happy for Klay, he’s put in the work. KJ Martin had 22 points and eight rebounds, TyTy Washington Jr.