NBA Week 9 Rewind: Warriors show grit behind the spectacle
By Tom West
The NBA gave us plenty of great gifts over Christmas. As for the Finals rematch, the Golden State Warriors proved there is grit beyond their spectacle.
Well, what a slate of games the NBA had for us this Christmas. A Finals rematch between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors, an overtime contest between the New Orleans Pelicans and Miami Heat, and a surprising upset between the Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs. When you’re a basketball fan looking for some Christmas entertainment besides copious amounts of good food and presents, the NBA certainly delivered.
Besides looking into the Finals rematch and the Rockets’ defeat of the formidable Spurs, this week’s NBA Rewind will go over Christmas Day and all that’s been happening over the past week. As always, there’s plenty to talk about.
With the Christmas Day games and the Warriors drawing so much attention, teams such as the Oklahoma City Thunder have gone unnoticed despite playing so well. As for the East, the Atlanta Hawks have quietly won six straight and the enigma that is Kristaps Porzingis continues to impress.
As per usual, this series will break down everything that’s happening. So, if you’re new to this, here are the segments that will be featured:
- The key games and results of the week
- Who’s heating up?
- Who’s struggling?
- The best highlights of the week
- A weekly rookie watch
- Under-the-radar players to look out for
Right, let’s get back to that Final rematch.
Next: The Key Games and Results of Week 9