• Steve Kerr postgame recap: “Fourth quarter defense…we had to summon some energy, fourth game in six nights…I’ll single out Donte, JK and, as always, Draymond.”
• On 72 from Poole and Klay: “explosive…the way we started out the game was beautiful…they came back and hit us pretty hard…we needed every one of Jordan and Klay’s points.” (me)
• On Poole’s turnovers: “I’m so excited about Jordan because he has another level he can reach. There’s no question…awfully good for a couple years now…what that can look like…that’s exciting..,he’s a great listener, he’s very coachable…excited about where he is now too…I’ve been conditioned to deal with craziness over the last eight years based on some of the other gentlemen on the team.”
• On Donte: “Number One, he’s a winner…competes every second of every play..,so much energy and activity. And then he’s fearless…he was 0-for-3 going into that shot.”
• On Kuminga and Donte’s defense: “Both guys pressure the ball…JK’s got so much strength and athleticism…gonna be fun to watch him grow…we can put him on the best players…the team is starting to take shape with guys out…setting the table for…when everybody’s healthy.”
NOTE: From Golden State Warriors postgame after win vs Portland Trail Blazers, held at Chase Center in San Francisco, CA. We will go live for the ATL-GSW game on Mon 1/2 at 6:30PM PST, which tips off at 7:00PM.
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