Scott Ostler
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Recent articles by Scott:
Why this Warriors offseason is the most encouraging in recent history
The Warriors must improve to stay ahead of the Western Conference teams nipping at their... → Read More
One secret to Warriors’ success? Bench bums morphed into NBA’s elite backup unit
The Golden State Warriors didn’t just get big performances from their stars to earn an NBA title. They also got big performances from their bench. → Read More
Warriors’ Steph Curry owes Kendrick Perkins and all the haters a thank you
All you critics, carpers, couch potatoes, skeptics, scoffers, second-guessers, doubters... → Read More
With Warriors’ dynasty clutching to life, they crafted its most epic victory
Friday night’s 107-97 Warriors win in Boston’s TD Garden, with Golden State narrowly... → Read More
Ostler: Gary Payton II shakes up Celtics in NBA Finals
Gary Payton II’s defense, physicality and screen-setting in Game 2 of the NBA Finals were just what the Golden State Warriors needed to cure their ails against the Boston Celtics. → Read More
Warriors’ chill skills give them a key edge in NBA playoffs
Nobody knows how to chill like the Golden State Warriors, and that ability to decompress... → Read More
Grizzlies are quickly becoming Warriors’ first real rival since Cavaliers
Maybe the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies will finish their series, exchange... → Read More
Your move, Memphis: Can’t top Steve Kerr’s minute-managing magic for Warriors
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has been a chess master in the NBA playoffs. → Read More
Warriors’ lethal lineup lost its edge. Here’s how to fix it vs. Grizzlies
The Warriors’ revolutionary new 3-guard lineup fizzled back to earth before the world... → Read More
Golden State Warriors: A great experiment in NBA playoffs
The Golden State Warriors find themselves in the almost unique position of experimenting with their rotation as they sort through which lineup might be their most lethal, minute by minute. → Read More
One tough loss not proof Warriors are pastry patsies, main course yet to come
After the Golden State Warriors’ Game 4 loss to the Nuggets in a bruising, physical... → Read More
Draymond Green wants media fame to surpass his Warriors feats. TNT is betting on it
With a top-rated podcast and a multiyear TNT contract, Warriors forward Draymond Green is... → Read More
Can Warriors rediscover their golden state in the playoffs? The NBA needs it
Something has been missing from the NBA playoffs the last two seasons — the Golden... → Read More
Burning questions about the 49ers’ quarterback quandary or quagmire
Did Belichick have his fingers crossed when he phoned the San Francisco 49ers about Jimmy... → Read More
Heroes and villains: Mopping up after the Olympics with some well-earned awards
The Bejiing Winter Olympics are all over but the shouting, which includes these awards... → Read More
Russian superstar Kamila Valieva takes an epic fall, and who’s to blame?
Russian superstar skater Kamila Valieva suffered through a disastrous free skate... → Read More
Why can Kamila Valieva skate when Sha’Carri Richardson was forced to sit?
U.S. sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson wonders why she was barred from Olympic competition,... → Read More
Joe Montana and Steve Young still find themselves in a 49ers QB controversy
Nobody does quarterback controversy like the San Francisco 49ers, with Joe Montana and... → Read More
Jaquiski Tartt owns his mistake in 49ers’ loss to Rams on missed interception
San Francisco 49ers safety Jaquiski Tartt addressed his missed opportunity at what might... → Read More
Is 49ers’ ownage of Rams a cause for concern or confidence in NFC title game?
The 49ers are going to be a little nervous about rolling the dice for a seventh straight... → Read More