Month: May 2015

GSW: Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Finals Preview
Jan 9, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) dribbles past Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) in the fourth quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 112-94. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 9, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) dribbles past Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) in the fourth quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Cavaliers 112-94. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

The NBA Finals are finally here. Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers. Which team will be named the 2014-15 NBA champions, the team that hasn’t won an NBA title in 40 years or the team that has never won a championship?

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GSW: Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets Western Finals Preview
Jan 21, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots the ball against the Houston Rockets during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors won 126-113. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 21, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots the ball against the Houston Rockets during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors won 126-113. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

For the first time since 1976, the Golden State Warriors have advanced to the Western Conference Finals. The 2015 Western Conference Finals will feature the number one-seeded Warriors against the number two-seeded Houston Rockets.

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GSW: Golden State Warriors Face Adversity in Game 4 with Confidence
May 9, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during game three of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Memphis Grizzlies beat Golden State Warriors 99-88. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

May 9, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during game three of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at FedExForum. Memphis Grizzlies beat Golden State Warriors 99-88. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

For the first time this season, the Golden State Warriors are facing some serious adversity. Although they were heavily favored to win this series overall, the Warriors now find themselves behind in their Western Conference Semifinals matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies, who took the 2-1 series lead with their 99-89 win on Saturday.

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SFG: Hunter Pence Injury Update: First Rehab Game Completed
Apr 6, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence against the Arizona Diamondbacks during opening day at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 6, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence against the Arizona Diamondbacks during opening day at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Hunter Pence is inching closer and closer to returning to the field for the San Francisco Giants. After several weeks of rehab, treatment, and live batting practice, Pence finally played in his first game since being hit by a pitch in Spring Training that broke his forearm.

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GSW: Golden State Warriors Mailbag: Toughest Potential Matchup, Game 3, Conley
May 3, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) congratulates center Andrew Bogut (12) and forward Draymond Green (23) during a timeout against the Memphis Grizzlies during the third quarter in game one of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Grizzlies 101-86. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

May 3, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) congratulates center Andrew Bogut (12) and forward Draymond Green (23) during a timeout against the Memphis Grizzlies during the third quarter in game one of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Grizzlies 101-86. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

The Golden State Warriors are currently tied with the Memphis Grizzlies in their Western Conference Semifinals matchup. The Warriors won Game One, but they dropped Game Two at Oracle Arena. They will now travel to Memphis for the next two games in the series.

In this week’s Warriors Mailbag post, we will discuss which team is the biggest threat to the Warriors winning a title, what advantages the Warriors will have in Game Three, and how the Warriors can shut down Mike Conley.

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SFG: San Francisco Giants Mailbag: Kontos, Utility Players, Duvall
May 1, 2015; San Francisco, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels second baseman Johnny Giavotella (12) looks on as San Francisco Giants celebrate a walk-off base hit by Giants second baseman Joe Panik (12) that scored pinch runner Gregor Blanco (7) in the ninth inning of their MLB baseball game at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY Sports. Giants won 3-2.

May 1, 2015; San Francisco, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels second baseman Johnny Giavotella (12) looks on as San Francisco Giants celebrate a walk-off base hit by Giants second baseman Joe Panik (12) that scored pinch runner Gregor Blanco (7) in the ninth inning of their MLB baseball game at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY Sports. Giants won 3-2.

The San Francisco Giants currently have a 14-14 record, after starting the season 4-10. The Giants are starting to click on all cylinders, and their starting pitching has really stepped up recently.

In this week’s Giants Mailbag post, we will discuss George Kontos’ hot start to the season, who’s the Giants most important utility player, and if Adam Duvall could get called up to the Giants sometime soon.

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