As the Warriors‘ nightmarish road trip wrapped up Wednesday in Brooklyn, there were encouraging signs from two players who spent much of the season in the G League, writes C.J. Holmes of The San Francisco Chronicle. Given extended minutes in the blowout loss, rookie forward Patrick Baldwin Jr. posted career highs with 17 points and five three-pointers and he got to experience his first matchup with Kevin Durant.
“I mean, KD is going to be KD,” Baldwin said. “He’s going to hit his tough shots. He’s going to get to his spots and I thought a lot of guys stepped up and accepted that challenge.”
Also setting a career high was third-year center James Wiseman, who made 12-of-14 shots from the field and scored 30 points. Holmes notes that he showed a soft touch around the basket and sank his first three-pointer of the season.
“James did a great job tonight,” coach Steve Kerr said. “It’s fun to kind of see him let loose and get some minutes and make the most of it. He did a lot of good things offensively.”
There’s more from the Pacific Division:
- After missing two games with an illness, Donte DiVincenzo should be able to return for the Warriors on Sunday against Memphis, tweets Kendra Andrews of ESPN. However, Andrew Wiggins (right adductor strain) and JaMychal Green (health and safety protocols) have both been ruled out.
- X-rays confirmed that Kings big man Domantas Sabonis suffered an injury to his right hand Friday night, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Further testing will determine the extent of the damage, and Sabonis’ pain tolerance could factor into how much time he will miss. Sabonis leads the NBA with 23 double-doubles, and is one of three players averaging 10 rebounds and five assists per game, along with Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- With Anthony Davis injured, the Lakers need more from LeBron James than he’s capable of providing at nearly age 38, per Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports. Goodwill points out that James is taking the second-most shots of his career, while his efficiency is at the lowest point since 2015. He’s also attempting more three-pointers and fewer free throws this season and doesn’t appear capable of leading L.A. to the playoffs without another star on the court.
- Thomas Bryant, who left Friday’s game with a shoulder injury, isn’t on the Lakers’ injury report for Sunday, tweets Kyle Goon of The Orange County Register.
Lol at GWG desperately trying to inflate theses guys trade value
The Warriors Bench needs long term developmental work, as is. Warriors will continue to be scored on until they shore up the defenses. They will attempt something at the deadline. Divincenzo is doing what he can do, but he is no GPII.
Divicenzo is reajusting his trade value like GP2 did last year
So we will not get the match up against the grizzlies today since 3 starters are out for the warriors. the good thing is Ja Morant can’t brag since he is not facing the defending champs but instead back ups.
Well there’s that
just too bad they didn’t have another game to show.
I hope you watched – great GSW SIN win!
Shame to everyone that said Wiseman was were he belonged in the g league and should stay there. Shame to everyone who doubted this kid.
Yes they got blown out but it was hardly Wiseman’s fault. They were down 40 at half time.
Of the 8 guys on GSW to play over 20 minutes Wiseman’s +/- was the second best with only Ryan Rollins having being better. It was the starters who failed Poole -31, Green -27 and Kuminga -21. Wiseman went 12/14 from the floor including 1/1 from 3, for 30 points and he had 6 rebounds, 2 assists and a block.
You don’t put up 30 in the NBA if you don’t belong here. If I’m a rebuilding team I’m buying low on him right now. I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again one day he will be an all star and so many of you that doubted him will be wrong
Toronto, Packers Blazers are good fit but dont think GSW will make a major move @ thé trade deadline …