• Klay Thompson postgame recap: “we’ll click even more when Andrew is in the lineup… we still have another level to reach… keep staying humble… well get there. I know we will.”
• On the turnovers: “Need to cut that in half… sometimes can be a little careless but we need to right that ship (by playoffs).”
• On possibly playing the Kings first round: “That’d be amazing. Idk that that’s ever happened… special for Northern California… Mike B’s got them playing… basketball hotbed… be nice for the travel… very nice.”
• On his season: “Always locked in… I played a full season… nearly 70 games is a huge milestone for me. Shake off the early rust… give myself a pat on the back (literally gives himself a pat on the back).”
• On what they need to do to be more locked in: “value the ball more (take better shots and play defense)… do those three things and we’ll be in a position to repeat.”
• On leading the team into the playoffs: “The onus is on Steph, Dray and I to lead and the young guys will follow.”
• On the mindset heading into Portland: “it’s not ideal but it is a great situation… treat it as a must-win game… always love playing in the Rose Garden.”
• On the intensity for Portland: “We have to bring the intensity. Idk if Damian Lillard is playing. I hope he doesn’t. Still have to respect the opponent… play that Warrior brand of basketball.”
• Chimezie Metu on potentially facing the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the NBA Playoffs: “We’re not scared of them, we’re not scared of anyone. … when we are at full health, we feel like we can beat them.”
NOTE: From Golden State Warriors at Sacramento Kings, held at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, CA. WE WILL GO LIVE WITH GSW-POR ON SUN 4/9 AT 12:30PM PDT TIPOFF.
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