NBA Rookie of the Year would be a nice honor for Stephen Curry, if he manages to beat out Sacramento’s splendid Tyreke Evans.

Much more important is the fact that the Warriors took a bit of a flyer on Curry and he wildly exceeded expectations. Whatever the Warriors do for next season – new owner, new coach, new home city, roster overhaul – it all has to revolve around their waif-like point guard.

Curry and Evans figure to fight their who’s-best fight for another decade or so, and Rookie of the Year is only one small step. Magic Johnson and Larry Bird fought a similar duel in 1979-80, two instant legends, and I don’t even remember who won the award, even though I witnessed every minute Johnson played that season.

I don’t care enough to look it up; their deeds that season outshine any trophy.

Click here to read the full article – By Scott Ostler of San Francisco Chronicle

For a team that has been so challenged to win this season, earning back-to-back victories is something to celebrate for the Golden State Warriors.

Especially against opponents the caliber of Phoenix and Boston.

Monta Ellis scored 37 points and converted two free throws with 2.3 seconds left, and the Warriors rallied from an early 18-point deficit to hand the Celtics just their second two-game losing streak this season with a 103-99 victory Monday night.

“It was a wonderful game for us,” coach Don Nelson said. “Wins are hard to find anyway, especially against two quality teams in a row.”

Anthony Randolph added 18 points and nine rebounds and scored six straight during an 8-2 run late in the third quarter to put the Warriors ahead. C.J. Watson had six of his career-high seven steals in the second quarter, matching the Warriors’ record for a quarter, and also contributed 11 points and seven assists.

Click here to read the full article – By Associated Press of ESPN.com

Help for the shorthanded Warriors could be on the horizon.

Ronny Turiaf was cautiously optimistic Wednesday that his left knee sprain is healing and is calling it day to day.

The day before, coach Don Nelson said he thought Andris Biedrins, who will have his back and groin re-evaluated Monday, could join the eight-man rotation before Turiaf.

Turiaf, however, had a good rehab workout before Wednesday’s game. He’s cautious because he’s made similar progress at times since he was injured Oct. 30, but has backtracked the following day – feeling pain both inside and outside the knee.

Click here to read the full article – By Rusty Simmons of San Francisco Chronicle

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