Durant, Westbrook Power Thunder Past Warriors 108-102
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Golden State Warriors 108-102 on their home floor in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals Monday night.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Golden State Warriors 108-102 on their home floor in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals Monday night.
Grant started the show by talking about the huge brawl between the Texas Rangers and Toronto Blue Jays yesterday. Grant started the second hour talking with the voice of the San Jose Sharks Dan Rusanowsky about the Sharks matchup with the St. Louis Blues in the Western Conference Finals. Grant then took calls about the Atlanta Falcons dropping the price of their concessions to the lowest in Major League Sports and what it means to Sports franchises in the future. Grant finished the show with Tom Morton of Haggin Oaks talking about the Golf and Guitars event tomorrow night.
On today's episode of the Lo-Down the guys open up the show talking about the NBA Playoffs, and Have USA Today's Sam Amick his perspective of all the games so far. The next hour opened up with "Three The Hardway" and the show ended with "And-1"
The Lo-Down opened up with the OKC-Spurs game last night where the Thunder took a 3-2 lead in the series. Then they finished up the first hour talking about the struggling A's. The second hour starts like always with "Three The Hardway" and taking calls. The third hour started with Dave Meltzer from Wrestling Observer and MMAfighting.com to talk about the rumors of the UFC being sold and other MMA news. The show then ended with "And-1."
Short show for Grant before the A's game. Grant opened up the show by talking with the new head coach of the Sacramento Kings to talk about the upcoming season for the Kings. After that he took calls about the coach's interview before the end of the show
Although things didn't work out for Joerger in Memphis, the success of his team is something the Kings organization and fan base is hoping he can bring to Sacramento.
Today on The Lo-Down the guys talk about the NBA Playoffs from last night. Then they had on Jason Jones of the Sacramento Bee to talk about the press conference where Vlade Divac introduced Dave Joeger as the new head coach. Next up was "Three The Hard Way." Afterwards the guys took calls about one of the "Three The Hard Way" discussion about who the better basketball player was, Steph Curry or Lebron James. Next the guys took the live feed from the Steph Curry MVP ceremony and finished the show like always with "And-1."
Stephen Curry is the first unanimous NBA MVP, earning the award for the second straight season Tuesday after leading the defending champion Warriors to a record-setting season.
Grant started the show by talking about the Kings new head coach Dave Joerger. Grant had on Memphis Grizzlies Play by Play man Eric Hasseltine to talk about Dave Joeger who was the Grizzlies head coach for the past three seasons. Grant then took calls from fans with their thoughts on the Kings new hire.
The guys opened with the news that the Kings hired former Grizzlies Head Coach Dave Joerger as their new head coach. They took calls and talked about what the hire meant for the future of the team. The second hour opened up with "Three The Hard Way" and more talk about the Kings' hire. The third hour started with the guys talking to Geoff Calkins from the Commercial Appeal in Memphis about the Kings hire of Dave Joerger. And as always the show ended with "And-1."
Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors will win his second-consecutive NBA league MVP award, joining a group of 10 other players in NBA history to ever win the award in back-to-back years.
A lot of talk today about who the Kings are going to get as their new head coach. Howard Beck of Bleacher Report joins Grant to talk all things NBA.
The Guys started the show talking about the Cavs blowout over the Hawks last night and went over the sports headlines of the day. Next they had on three time Kentucky Derby winning jockey Victor Espinoza to talk about this weekend's Kentucky Derby. Next the guys did "Three The Hard Way" and discussed the Kings Head Coach search. Finally they finished the show with "And 1."
It's unrealistic to think the Kings have a shot of acquiring big name free agents like Kevin Durant or LeBron James, but there are a number of very good players who will be free agents on Sacramento's radar.
Chips and salsa might be one of the greatest duos in history. The only real competition for best duo may be Batman and Robin or peanut butter and jelly. When talking about duos in sports, there have been plenty over the years.
Grant starts the show after the A's game today and was joined by his longtime friend Chris "Mad Dog" Russo from the MLB Network to talk about the baseball season, the NBA Playoffs, and growing up in New York. Grant then had on Scott Howard-Cooper to talk about the NBA Playoffs and the Kings Head Coach search. Grant then took calls on what fans who they wanted for the Kings next head coach. Grant ended the show with an interview with Sharks Analyst Bret Hedican to talk about the Sharks 2-1 lead over the Predators in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Warriors rallied to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 110-99 on Tuesday night for a 2-0 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series.
Grant started the show talking about the lack of calls at the end of the Oklahoma City Thunder San Antonio Spurs game last night. Grant had on Kurt Helin of probasketballtalk.com to talk about the OKC-SA game and the controversy with the non calls at the end of the game. Grant's next guest was Jim Barnett, TV analyst of the Golden State Warriors, to talk about the Warriors playoff run and the health of Steph Curry. Next up on the show was Ken Korach who talk about the A's season so far. Grant finished the show by taking calls about the Kings search for a new head coach.
It was announced earlier today that Space Jam 2 is officially a go starring LeBron James and directed by Justin Lin.
Grant started the show talking about the NFL Draft with Chris Landry of landryfootball.com. Next Grant talked with Matt Barrows about the 49ers draft and their offseason. Grant then took calls about the Kings offseason. Grant finished the final hour talking with Vic Tafur about the Raiders draft, offseason, and the possible move to Las Vegas.
In a short show before A's baseball Grant talks about Scott Brooks becoming the new head coach of the Washington Wizards, The Kings coaching search, and he played an excerpt of Caron Butler's interview on The Drive this morning.
The off-season for the Sacramento Kings will be a busy one and the first task will be to find the next head coach.
President Barack Obama has teamed with reigning NBA MVP Stephen Curry on a public service announcement calling for Americans to mentor youth in their community to make a positive impact.
Does the old saying "imitation is the biggest form a flattery" still apply when talking about brothers?
Mandatory evacuations are underway near a gas leak in the Amador County community of Jackson late Friday morning.
A Modesto man died after a rollover crash on Briggsmore Avenue early Friday morning.
The SpaceX CEO's fortune on paper now rivals the annual economic output of many countries, according to World Bank data.
An Iran-linked hacker group claims to have breached FBI drones and has threatened to target the World Cup, a monitoring group says. The monitor disputes some of the other group's claims.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
A massive fire at the Medline Industries warehouse in Tracy forced nearby businesses to evacuate as crews dealt with water supply issues.
Mandatory evacuations are underway near a gas leak in the Amador County community of Jackson late Friday morning.
A Northern California McDonald's employee who was hospitalized with serious burns after officials say a coworker threw hot cooking oil on him released a video from his hospital bed thanking community members for their support.
A Modesto man died after a rollover crash on Briggsmore Avenue early Friday morning.
The SpaceX CEO's fortune on paper now rivals the annual economic output of many countries, according to World Bank data.
A child has died and a man suffered major injuries in a hit-and-run collision in Sacramento's Oak Park neighborhood, officials said Thursday night.
Several families have secured shelter while advocates say others remain unhoused a week after the City of Sacramento transitioned from its Motel Shelter Program to an Emergency Shelter Vouchers for Families program.
An arrest has been made after a man was killed in a weekend shooting at an Arden-Arcade business, officials said on Tuesday.
A Citrus Heights man has been arrested in connection with a deadly stabbing that happened this week in Sacramento, officials said on Thursday.
A man has been charged with bringing an explosive device into Sacramento International Airport, federal prosecutors announced.
The utility said it is monitoring a wind event forecast to hit the region by Wednesday for expected public safety power shutoffs.
A California couple was injured after discovering their dogs were fighting a bear in the Mammoth Lakes area earlier this week, police said.
Three U.S. citizens, including two California residents, have been arrested by the FBI in connection with an alleged plot to support ISIS.
A series of offshore earthquakes shook near California's North Coast early Wednesday morning.
A massive search effort is ongoing for a man missing since Memorial Day weekend in the Desolation Wilderness near Lake Tahoe.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
The U.S. men's national soccer team kicks off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium on Friday.
With 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, it's like "a Super Bowl every single day for five weeks," U.S. team captain Tim Ream told CBS News.
Carlos Cortes and Lawrence Butler hit towering home runs in the seventh inning to rally the Athletics to a 4-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers and win the series.
Henry Bolte hit his first career home run and the Athletics went deep five more times at Las Vegas Ballpark in a 7-5 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Voters in California may decide this fall on a proposal that would make tax increases on high-income earners to fund education permanent, officials said.
The signing of the memorandum or letter of intent would kick off 60 days of talks to negotiate details of an enduring U.S.-Iran agreement.
Many have watched recently released UFO videos, but most still think the government knows more than it is saying.
California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom spearheaded a redistricting initiative that was intended to make up to five more districts more friendly to Democrats. Voters may have different ideas.
Bill Gates told members of Congress on Wednesday that Jeffrey Epstein put his philanthropic work at risk, and that meeting him represented "a grave error in judgment."
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
A West Park High School sophomore is celebrating the end of the school year and a second chance at life after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest during band class last month.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Fresh off their undefeated season and conference championship win, the women on the team are speaking out for the first time.
Finding the perfect dress isn't easy, but now, selling them could become a lot more challenging.
This weekend, Placer County is hosting its annual Sip Into Spring event, offering free or discounted tastings at more than 20 wineries along what's known as the Placer Wine Trail.
From fruits and veggies to car parts, economists project that businesses will pass along the cost of the tariffs to customers.
President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom have made several different claims about California gas prices. Here's what we found.
This year-long investigation provides an unprecedented look at California's one-party supermajority legislature through the eyes of grieving parents who discover how California lawmakers kill popular bills by not voting.
This year-long investigation by CBS News California investigative correspondent Julie Watts examines the many components of California's new tougher-on-crime law.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
The California Highway Patrol captain accused of workers' compensation fraud was the commander in charge of the fatal Mahaney Park shootout in Roseville, three officers who worked under him at the time of the shootout said.
CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team devised an idea on how to lower what consumers owe on their credit cards -- and it begins with a simple phone call.
No one wants to think about death. However, it's important to plan on what happens to your digital assets after you die.
After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
More than a year after Hai Pham canceled the trial membership, he kept getting charged every month for it.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
Crews are battling a vegetation fire that was threatening structures near Camanche Reservoir in California's San Joaquin Valley, officials said Wednesday evening.
Six months after a California wildfire destroyed dozens of homes in the Tuolumne County community of Chinese Camp, officials say debris removal is now complete and properties are being returned to their owners.
A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the Tiger Fire that burned 118 acres in California's Amador County last summer and forced evacuations near Pioneer.
A major home developer is rethinking how communities are built in wildfire-prone areas and the future is taking shape in El Dorado County.
San Joaquin County secured a grant aimed at helping to build a wildfire protection plan for the entire county.
Their message is simple: keep showing up, keep moving and keep your heart open, because sometimes, the person who changes your life is living right across the street.
A Sacramento County dog picked up thousands of miles from home after he went missing five years ago was reunited with his family on Wednesday.
What started as a suspicious circumstances call for Rancho Cordova police ended with a newborn surprise.
A once-empty lot behind Church of the Cross in north Modesto now hosts a thriving community garden with more than 140 plots and growers from across the globe.
A Sacramento-area middle school history and English teacher is in the running to win big as America's Favorite Teacher, a title her students think she is more than worthy of being awarded.
It could take days for crews to extinguish a fire that destroyed a Medline Industries medical supply facility in Tracy on Thursday, the city's fire chief said.
Park rangers are cracking down on new rules for e-bikes along the American River Parkway in Sacramento County.
A child has died and a man suffered major injuries in a hit-and-run collision in Sacramento's Oak Park neighborhood, officials said Thursday night.
It could take days for crews to extinguish a fire that destroyed a medical facility in Tracy on Thursday, the city's fire chief said.
California is among nearly 20 states that protect the right of students to wear traditional tribal regalia during graduation ceremonies at public and charter schools.