The Golden State Warriors can be forgiven for feeling a little ornery this week. One week after new Houston Rockets point guard Ty Lawson accused MVP Stephen Curry of coasting on defense in last spring's Western Conference Finals, Los Angeles Clippers head honcho Doc Rivers stated that the Warriors were lucky to avoid them and the San Antonio Spurs on their title run. The message was clear — things went very right for the reigning champs in 2014-15, but their rivals are now revamped and ready to put forth a more serious challenge in this upcoming season.
Thompson, other Warriors snap back at criticism from Rockets, Clippers (Ball Don't Lie)
