Three Times The Warriors Were 'Done' Against OKC
The Thunder took the Warriors to the brink of elimination leaving fans and critics wondering if the greatest regular season team could give everyone an NBA Finals repeat.
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The Thunder took the Warriors to the brink of elimination leaving fans and critics wondering if the greatest regular season team could give everyone an NBA Finals repeat.
Golden State rallied from a 3-1 series deficit to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 96-88 on Monday night in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals.
The Warriors changed the NBA with their new-world game. But one eternal basketball truth still holds... shots closer to the rim are easier.
The defending champion Warriors staved off elimination with a 120-111 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals.
Grant started the show today talking about the Sharks beating the St. Louis Blues in the NHL Western Conference Finals last night. He also talked about the All-Team NBA and Demarcus Cousins making it on the second team. Grant had on Curtis Brown, former Sharks player, to preview the upcoming Stanley Cup Final between the Sharks and the winner of the Penguins-Lightning series. Grant then had on Sean Deveney, Sporting News, to talk about the NBA playoffs. And finally Grant had on Ken Catanella who is the new assistant GM to talk about his future with the Kings.
For the second consecutive season, Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins has earned the honor of being named to the All-NBA Second Team.
The NBA and NHL conference Finals are coming down to the wire and Dave, Kayte and Nate have you covered with all the coverage, breakdown and analysis on every aspect of each series. That plus more, on the all new morning show, The Drive heard only on Sports 1140 KHTK! Daily 6-9 AM
Grant started the show talking about the Oklahoma City Thunder taking a 3 games to 1 lead over the Golden State Warriors. Next, Grant had on Keith Jones, NBC Hockey Analyst, to talk about the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. Grant finished the show with former Sacramento Kings Coach and now working for CSN Bay Area, Garry St. Jean, talking about the Warriors struggles against the Thunder.
At the beginning of the Western Conference Finals, the Golden State Warriors were a favorite to bring home another NBA title. However, the Oklahoma City Thunder had other plans. With last night's 118-94 loss to the Thunder last night, the Warriors now find themselves on the brink of elimination.
Russell Westbrook had 36 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Golden State Warriors 118-94 on Tuesday night.
Grant starts the show talking about the NBA Playoffs. In the second hour Grant has on Dan Russanowsky, the voice of the San Jose Sharks, to come on and talk about the Sharks 3 to 2 lead over the St. Louis Blues in the Western Conference Finals. Next Grant has on Mark Mulder, former Athletics starting pitcher, to talk about the A's and MLB in general. Grant finshed the show taking calls from listeners.
The NBA conference finals are heating up and Dave, Kayte and Nate discuss the Toronto Raptors storming back with two wins in Toronto. Plus, hear the crew discuss their opinions on whether or not they blame the NBA for not suspending Draymond Green. All that and more, on the all new morning show, The Drive heard only on Sports 1140 KHTK! Daily 6-9 AM
While the Sacramento Kings will start making new memories in the Golden 1 Center this season, it's important to relax on the history and memories made in the old arena.
By now, you have probably seen the video of a woman trying on a Chewbacca mask in her car. The joy this mask brought the woman has garnered millions and millions of views online. Sacramento Kings guard, Ben McLemore wanted in on some of that joy.
Grant had a short show before the Sharks game tonight. He started off by talking about the controversial play with Draymond Green's low blow on Steven Adams. Grant then had on Howard Beck from Bleacher Report to talk about the NBA Playoffs. Grant started the second hour Grant's guest was Tim Roye, the voice of the Golden State Warriors, to talk about their series with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Grant finished the show with calls about Draymond Green.
One of the best shooters to ever play the game, former NBA sharp shooter and Turner Sports analyst Steve Smith joined the show and spoke about what thinks the NBa should do with the Draymond Green kick to the groin incident. Plus, he breaks down the Michigan St propect Denzel Valentine. All that and more, on the all new morning show, The Drive heard only on Sports 1140 KHTK! Daily 6-9 AM
The NBA conference Finals are a total opposite situation with the Western Finals being competitive and the Eastern Conference Finals looking as if the Raptors will bow down to the Cavs in 4 games. Listen as NBA Tv analyst Sekou Smith gives his thoughts on each series and break down the latest in the coaching carousel in the NBA. All that and more, on the all new morning show, The Drive heard only on Sports 1140 KHTK! Daily 6-9 AM
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Despite the draft being more than a month away and there will be hundreds of mock drafts released between now and then, let's take a look at what prospects the Kings should select with their pick
Short show today before the game 2 of the Sharks and Blues. Grant gets right into Game one of the Thunder and Warriors in the Western Conference Finals. Grant first has on Matt Pinto, the voice of the Oklahoma City Thunder, to talk about the team's win in game one. Grant's next guest from USA Today, Jeff Zillgitt, came on to preview the Cavs and Raptors series which starts tonight. Grant finished the show talking with callers about their thoughts of the NBA Playoffs.
The OKC Thunder turned the tide of the Western Conference Finals right from the beginning with a game one road win in Oakland. Can the Warriors bounce back or are the Thunder playing to well, listen as Dave, Kayte and Nate give their thoughts on game one of between the Thunder and Warriors, plus break down the Eastern Conference Finals game one. All that and more, on the all new morning show, The Drive heard only on Sports 1140 KHTK! Daily 6-9 AM
The new coach of your Sacramento Kings, Dave Joerger joined the show and spoke about his plans, thoughts and beliefs were moving forward as the newly crowned head coach of the team. Plus, coach Joerger tells the show how quick of a world wind this process has been. All that and more, on the all new morning show, The Drive heard only on Sports 1140 KHTK! Daily 6-9 AM
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.
The Thunder rolled over the Spurs, again. But San Antonio's future remains bright, with or without Duncan, Ginobili and Parker.
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The man was in the Freel Peak area riding a mountain bike with his son when, at elevations over 10,000 feet, he saw that snow was blocking the trail.
A man from California is charged with homicide after a body was discovered under a blanket in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, officials said.
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Lucas Giolito and four relievers combined on a five-hitter as the San Diego Padres beat the Athletics 2-0.
Harrison Bader hit a grand slam for the second time in six days, and the San Francisco Giants beats the Chicago White Sox 10-3.
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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.
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