Otto Porter Jr. has been the pickup of the off-season as far as rotation guys go for probably any team in the NBA. Porter, who’s been a key piece for the Warriors as they’ve been hit by a slew of injuries and Covid protocol absences, has been outplaying his contract and injuries-permitting, is probably playing himself into a lot more money next season.
Read MoreThere’s been a lot of buzz about defense this season. With referees turning a blind eye to offensive players trying to draw BS fouls with irregular shot motions and other things that should be automatic offensive fouls, the value of defense has become apparent.
Read MoreIn the case of a 114-106 Friday night road loss to the Utah Jazz, you could say the Warriors should have lost by more, and you’d be right. You could also say the Warriors should have won, and you’d be right about that too. It’s contradictory, but it’s an accurate assessment of yet another close Warriors loss against a team with a significantly better roster.
Read MoreWhen the Warriors tipped off against the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City on Friday night, the fans at Vivint Smart Home Arena probably didn’t expect that they’d be on the edge of their seats with less than a minute to go.
Read MoreIt wasn’t any one thing that was the cause of the Warriors’ downfall during their 122-108 home loss to the Utah Jazz on Monday night. The Jazz are simply a better basketball team.
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