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For much of the season, the Warriors and Hawks looked like the two best teams in the NBA, winning 67 and 60 games, respectively.  Despite those stellar credentials, both teams headed into Monday's action down 2-1 in their conference semifinal matchups.  MORE: Nike gives Obama new kicks | LeBron claims Blatt criticism PHOTOS: Must-see shots of Round 2 In their respective Game 4 tilts, both top seeds responded with big wins. The Hawks moved past the Wizards, 106-101, while the Warriors handled Memphis, 101-84.  Still, the Hawks and Warriors both head home knowing that, though they are in better shape than they were heading into Monday night, they're only halfway home.  Takeaway:  This series is tied 2-2, and it feels as tight as the record suggests.  After four games, both teams have to feel pretty good about themselves. The Wizards played their third game without John Wall, and despite going 1-2 in his absence, they are only a few missed buckets away from being up 3-1.  As for ...

It's good to see the NBA's MVP looking more like himself. Stephen Curry personified the top-seeded Warriors' domination of the Grizzlies in Game 4, scoring 33 points and reiterating the fact that when he's on top of his game, there are certain things you just can't stop.   MORE: Curry's small start | Memphis' draft blunder | PHOTOS: Curry classics But what happens when Curry goes cold? At the very least, the Warriors become mortal. In other cases, things can fall apart.  In the two games prior to his 11-for-22 performance Monday, Curry struggled from the field — particularly from 3-point range — and the Warriors' play was a direct reflection.  So what does that all mean? Anything? Consider the following:  During the regular season, Curry shot 10 percentage points higher from 3-point range in wins (46 percent) than he did in losses (36 percent). Sure, it's easy to say that Curry making 3-pointers at that lower rate isn't the only reason the Warri...

For much of the season, the Warriors and Hawks looked like the two best teams in the NBA, winning 67 and 60 games, respectively.  Despite those stellar credentials, both teams headed into Monday's action down 2-1 in their conference semifinal matchups.  MORE: Nike gives Obama new kicks | LeBron claims Blatt criticism PHOTOS: Must-see shots of Round 2 In their respective Game 4 tilts, both top seeds responded with big wins. The Hawks moved past the Wizards, 106-101, while the Warriors handled Memphis, 101-84.  Still, the Hawks and Warriors both head home knowing that, though they are in better shape than they were heading into Monday night, they're only halfway home.  Takeaway:  This series is tied 2-2, and it feels as tight as the record suggests.  After four games, both teams have to feel pretty good about themselves. The Wizards played their third game without John Wall, and despite going 1-2 in his absence, they are only a few missed buckets away from being up 3-1.  As for ...

Now is the time to look away, Grizzlies fans. Do you remember the 2009 NBA Draft? It's the one where the Warriors nabbed Stephen Curry with the seventh pick, while Hasheem Thabeet was the second player to hear his name called on the night. Surely you remember. MORE: Classic Curry photos | Curry's best plays are insane | Curry's best games of the season Well, with the Warriors in town to take on the Grizzlies for Game 3 on Saturday, one fan decided to remind Memphis they drafted Thabeet — now in the D-League — instead of Curry — this season's MVP — six years ago with the No. 2 pick. To make it all the more cruel, Curry autographed the sign for the fan. #NeverForget pic.twitter.com/rFriva8rTa — Julie Phayer (@juliephayer) May 9, 2015 Ouch. Source: SB Nation and Julie Phayer View the original article here