US EditionWarriors’ Buddy Hield Drops High Praise For Young "All-World" Talent
Jonathan Kuminga scored 17 points with 9 rebounds and 6 assists, playing strong defense on Luka Doncic to help Warriors secure a 119-109 season-opening win.
- On opening night, the Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Lakers, shooting 38-78 from the field and 26-29 from the free-throw line.
- Jonathan Kuminga, a 23-year-old forward for Steve Kerr's team, played a strong two-way role while veterans including Buddy Hield praised his transition play.
- Kuminga finished with 17 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists on 54.5% shooting, and Draymond Green said Kuminga 'was guarding Luka all night,' highlighting his defensive role.
- Jimmy Butler III scored 31 and shared effective floor time with Kuminga, while Butler said he aims to help Kuminga develop through film study and extra practice.
- Amid early-season play, Jonathan Kuminga's showing positions him as a potential high-level two-way forward for Steve Kerr's Warriors, while veteran mentorship from Buddy Hield and Jimmy Butler III signals investment in his growth.
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Warriors’ Buddy Hield Drops High Praise For Young "All-World" Talent
Jonathan Kuminga earned significant praise for his performance during the Golden State Warriors‘ 119-109 opening-night victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. The 23-year-old forward shone in a two-way role for Steve Kerr’s team. He provided stern defense against Luka Doncic, allowing the Warriors to play him straight up, rather than sending help. And, Kuminga was also electric when getting downhill or operating in transition. When speaking to the …
Los Angeles, without LeBron James injured, lost as a local to Golden State by 119-109.The Thunders, meanwhile, received their champ rings and then crowned the party with a tight win over Houston Rockets.
SF Examiner
Golden State 119, L.A. Lakers 109
GOLDEN STATE (119)
The NBA basketball league has started. The Los Angeles Lakers team, for which Slovenian representative Luka Dončić plays, hosts the Golden State Warriors in their home arena. After three quarters of the game in the Crypto.com Arena, the score was 77:90 in favor of the guests. Luka Dončić scored 35 points in 30 minutes of the game.
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