Locked On Warriors – Daily Podcast On The Golden State Warriors

The Warriors faced the Sixers and Nets over the weekend, eking out two somewhat impressive wins. Stephen Curry bounced back from his supbar shooting to break 30 in both games, including a 20-point 3rd quarter against Philly.

Omri Casspi got the start in KD's absence on Sunday evening, playing very well. Klay Thompson has been consistent everywhere, including consistently not getting to the free throw line.

Zaza (pronounced "Zha-Zha") is a really funny guy, and got some air time over the weekend in his native Georgia.

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The Celtics showcased the recipe for beating the Warriors, with a little help from the officials. Every team gets up for the Warriors but the Celtics shoed themselves to be equal to the task by dictating pace and energy.

Klay Thompson's Anta shoes are exciting and fun, rivaling Kevin Durant's KDX.

The Warriors continue their east coast swing with stops at Philly and Brooklyn before heading to OKC early next week.

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Recorded from Pompette Wine Shop in Harlem, New York. Please forgive extraneous noise.

Aliko is joined by friends Dave Lather and Mozel Watson in a barbershop format. The wide-ranging conversation focuses primarily on the Warriors' upcoming clash with the streaking Celtics, including "who's better: Curry or Kyrie."

Other topics: "Is Kristaps soft?" and "LeBron being LeBron."

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TIP OFF STORY - Are the Warriors Fixed?Warriors back to dominant ways6 straight wins of 17 or more pointsWhat’s happening at halftime3rd quarter net rating is insane+6.5 in 3rd quarter leads the league (celtics 2nd with +5.9,  Nuggets surprisingly at +5.1, no one else is above 4)+14.2 in the 3rd in November (5 games)Steph plays the whole third, there may be something to thatWarriors really do have a “switch”

2ND STORY - Are turnovers a real problem?Turnovers (23 in last game, 19 vs. Minny before that)At what point does the lackadaisical play come back to bite them in in the buttHow does this team win going away when it turns the ball over 20 times?Helps to shoot 58% but that will regress, and better teams will take advantageDefense usually top 2 in the league, right now 14thTurnovers leading to run outs and easy opportunities for opponents

3RD STORY - Who am I?Thanks for taking the time to listen with me - Aliko CarterI was raised in Oakland and grew up on the A’s and Raiders but especially the warriorsBeen a fan since “the choke”We Believe was my senior year of high school so that was big for my basketball developmentStraight out of college I worked at Bleacher Report, wrote about the Warriors for B/R and then Forbes.com in addition to the NBA, and the intersections of sports and community impactsI’m a consultant to nonprofits and starts in the daytime, and cover the Warriors for B/R by night

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Drew (@DrewShiller) and Grant (@GLiffmann) discuss ... the Warriors' partnership with Rakuten, the Curry-Durant Under Armour-Nike situation and much more...

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Drew (@DrewShiller) and Grant (@GLiffmann) discuss ... Steve Kerr's comments about the upcoming season and his health; concerns about Isaiah Thomas' hip and much more...

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Drew (@DrewShiller) and Grant (@GLiffmann) discuss ... the blockbuster deal between Cleveland and Boston and how it impacts the Warriors

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Drew (@DrewShiller) and Grant (@GLiffmann) discuss ... the Warriors' schedule for next season, and Dahntay Jones' claim that Steph Curry is not a Top 10 player in the NBA.

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Drew (@DrewShiller) and Grant (@GLiffmann) discuss ... the Opening Night and Christmas matchups; Kevin Durant's explanation for taking less money; and much more...

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Drew (@DrewShiller) and Grant (@GLiffmann) discuss ... Ian Clark finding a new home; Steph Curry clears the air about his dancing at Barnes' wedding; Curry asking about a paycut; and more...

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