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?
As another Independence Day comes to a close, safety advocates hope one message sticks with families long after the fireworks have faded.
Robbie Ray threw six efficient innings after regrouping from a fall while covering first base, Willy Adames hit a two-run double as part of a four-run opening frame and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 6-4.
Sandy Alcantara allowed one run with a season-high eight strikeouts in eight innings to win his seventh consecutive start, leading the Miami Marlins past the Athletics 7-2 on Saturday.
Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is suspected of crashing into a parked car and driving away from the scene Friday afternoon in Northern California.
Around 3:30 a.m., a call was made to the sheriff's office communications center requesting a welfare check at an apartment on the 7400 block of Holworthy Way.
As another Independence Day comes to a close, safety advocates hope one message sticks with families long after the fireworks have faded.
Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is suspected of crashing into a parked car and driving away from the scene Friday afternoon in Northern California.
Thousands of California licensed drivers who already passed their tests are receiving letters from the DMV stating their licenses are about to be cancelled.
Robbie Ray threw six efficient innings after regrouping from a fall while covering first base, Willy Adames hit a two-run double as part of a four-run opening frame and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 6-4.
We compiled a list of where you can view fireworks around the Greater Sacramento area.
A North Sacramento home was damaged from flames that spread from a nearby trailer fire, officials said Wednesday afternoon.
A year after fireworks sparked a destructive fire, a Sacramento business is still dealing with damages.
There are growing concerns and confusion over Sacramento's new emergency shelter voucher program that helps homeless families. Advocates are demanding change after they say more families were forced to leave their motels.
Artificial intelligence is developing faster than phones, the internet, and maybe anything we've seen. With popularity rising among AI-generated images, some artists say they are feeling the squeeze.
Let the games begin. The debut of the X Games in Sacramento is on Friday at Cal Expo.
Assemblymember Alex Lee announced on Wednesday that $20 million in the 2026-27 fiscal budget has been allocated to restart the CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable EBT Pilot Program after the program paused at the end of June due to a lack of funding.
Two men were arrested in Central California after detectives found about 2,000 pounds of stolen peaches loaded onto a trailer, authorities said.
The City of Sacramento is on the cusp of transformation as most state workers are set to return to the office four days a week under a mandate ordered by California Gov. Gavin Newsom. Downtown businesses are welcoming the added foot traffic.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a nearly $352 billion spending plan Monday that delays some cuts to healthcare programs, increases funding for childcare and sets aside money to help speed up the state's vote count ahead of the November election.
Fracking and drilling could be coming back to California. Environmental advocates say it could be devastating to wildlife and communities.
Robbie Ray threw six efficient innings after regrouping from a fall while covering first base, Willy Adames hit a two-run double as part of a four-run opening frame and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 6-4.
Sandy Alcantara allowed one run with a season-high eight strikeouts in eight innings to win his seventh consecutive start, leading the Miami Marlins past the Athletics 7-2 on Saturday.
Golden State jumped out to a 12-2 lead that Atlanta quickly erased with an 11-0 run in a game that saw 22 lead changes and 14 ties.
Kyle Stowers hit two home runs in a 4-for-5 night, Heriberto Hernández, Jakob Marsee and Owen Caissie also homered and the Miami Marlins beat the Athletics 12-5 on Friday night.
Jake McCarthy got Colorado started with a leadoff homer, hit a grand slam in a seven-run fifth and drove in a career-high six runs in the Rockies' 15-3 romp over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
NCAA President Charlie Baker told CBS News he doesn't think the group will need to change its rules on transgender athletes in light of a Supreme Court ruling that allowed states to ban their participation.
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will remain in effect until it expires in 2036, unless the countries strike another deal to extend it.
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said "the Constitution is not a suggestion" and that "the Second Amendment is a sacred right belonging to all Americans."
Longtime labor activist Dolores Huerta says President Trump's disparaging remarks about Mexicans show he "does not know history," and called on Latinos in California, Texas and other states to push for change.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
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.
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.
On Fourth of July, a Sacramento County woman shared the dangers of fireworks after her firsthand account.
Conor McGill reports.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Saturday evening.
Tony Lopez reports.
Emergency dispatchers are bracing for the Fourth of July holiday, often the busiest time of the year.