The 2019 NBA Finals was one characterized by misfortune for the Golden State Warriors. After going back-to-back as champs in 2017 and 2018, it seemed like they were an unstoppable force and, despite a collision course with one of the best defensive teams in the modern era in the Toronto Raptors, the signs were pointing towards a three-peat that would have cemented the continuation of such a dynastic team.
Read MoreThe Warriors really are must-see basketball. After setting records all season, the first game of the Western Conference Finals between the Luka Doncic-led Mavericks and Golden State saw a huge ratings spike in TNT’s broadcasting, boasting a better watcher turnout than Heat-Celtics the day before for the East’s Finals. The ratings were also a big jump from last year’s WCF.
Read MoreWith three recent injuries to Warriors that have played at center, Golden State had just nine active players with none listed as taller than 6’7”.
And it was one of Steve Kerr’s taller players – reaching his loftiest heights in a rollercoaster season – that stole the show in the team’s highest-scoring game of the campaign.
Behind a career-high 40 points from Kelly Oubre Jr. on 14-of-21 shooting and 7-of-10 from long range, the Golden State Warriors (12-10) defeated the Dallas Mavericks (9-14) 147-116 in the first of two matchups in Dallas.
Read MoreOn May 3rd, 2007, the 'We Believe' Warriors pulled off one of the greatest playoff upsets in NBA history, sending the Dallas Mavericks fishing in the first round of the playoffs.
Read More"Flush it down the toilet. Literally, just move on. You don't take anything from a game like this," he said, following the game.
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