GSW: Golden State Warriors Power Rankings: Number Two and Three
Jan 31, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) and guard Stephen Curry (30) are introduced before the start of the game against the Phoenix Suns at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Suns 106-87. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 31, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) and guard Stephen Curry (30) are introduced before the start of the game against the Phoenix Suns at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Suns 106-87. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Last week, the Golden State Warriors didn’t dominate quite as much as they’re accustomed to, but how much did their 1-2 record last week affect their spot in the power rankings this week?

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GSW: Golden State Warriors Get Boost from Hunter Pence
Jan 31, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence acknowledges the crowd during a timeout between the Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns in the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 31, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence acknowledges the crowd during a timeout between the Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns in the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

The Golden State Warriors were seeking a spark. They had lost two games in a row and were lacking their usual energy in both losses.

As the Warriors hoped to end their pseudo-slump with a win against the Phoenix Suns last night, the Warriors got some much-needed energy from a Bay Area sports hero who knows a little something about winning championships.

Hunter Pence.

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GSW: Golden State Warriors: Explaining the Loss to the Jazz
Jan 30, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12) reacts while walking to the bench during a time out in the second half against the Utah Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena. The Jazz won 110-100. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 30, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12) reacts while walking to the bench during a time out in the second half against the Utah Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena. The Jazz won 110-100. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

The Golden State Warriors entered last night’s matchup against the Utah Jazz as the clear favorites to win given their superior record, their experience, and the higher amount of talent up and down their roster.

However, the Jazz made the Warriors look like the underdogs last night, as the Jazz led the Warriors for the entire game (which was the first time this season that the Warriors never led in a game), and they ultimately beat the Warriors 110-100.

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GSW: Reactions to Klay Thompson’s First All-Star Selection
January 7, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) celebrates after a basket during the third quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Pacers 117-102. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

January 7, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) celebrates after a basket during the third quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Pacers 117-102. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

On Thursday, the Western Conference All-Star reserves were announced, and Golden State Warriors fans were delighted to see Klay Thompson‘s name on that list. This is Thompson’s first All-Star selection, and he, along with fellow Splash Brother Stephen Curry, will be representing the Warriors in New York City at the 2015 All-Star Game.

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SF: 49ers Have Only One Elite Player, According to Pro Football Focus
Feb 3, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; San Francisco 49ers players huddle before Super Bowl XLVII against the Baltimore Ravens at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 3, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; San Francisco 49ers players huddle before Super Bowl XLVII against the Baltimore Ravens at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

True or false? The San Francisco 49ers have only one elite player on their roster.

True or false? The 49ers were six above-average players away from contending for the Super Bowl this season.

According to Pro Football Focus, both of these statements are true. Pro Football Focus recently released a report, which included information about each NFL team’s roster, ratings of their players, and how close each NFL team was to being a Super Bowl contender this year.

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SF: Colin Kaepernick Improving Under Kurt Warner’s Guidance
Dec 28, 2014; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) drops back for a pass against the Arizona Cardinals during the third quarter at Levi's Stadium. The against the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Arizona Cardinals 20-17. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2014; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) drops back for a pass against the Arizona Cardinals during the third quarter at Levi’s Stadium. The against the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Arizona Cardinals 20-17. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports

As the NFL world focuses on the Super Bowl on Sunday in Arizona, San Francisco 49ers fans can also look towards Arizona in order to see the progression of the face of the team, Colin Kaepernick.

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