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One Win Away From The Title, Warriors Beat Cavs In Game 5
Oakland, CA – They left it all on the court. Their backs were against the wall, and they didn’t panic. The Warriors protected home court just as they’ve always done. Despite LeBron James triple-double, Golden State is now one win away from the ultimate goal, the NBA Championship.
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The Warriors went up 3-2 in the NBA Finals when they defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 104-91 tonight. Stephen Curry made seven three-pointers, scoring 37 points and moving one-step closer to his first NBA championship. It’s been an amazing series, both teams have battled through exhaustion and fatigue.
“We fought hard all year and put ourselves in a good position now to go to Cleveland and hopefully close it out,” said Curry. “So we’re confident. We’re not getting ahead of ourselves. We know the sense of urgency of the moment.”
Curry scored 17 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter. The most memorable shot was his last before finishing the night with free throws. He dropped a dagger after dazzling the sold out crowd with his outstanding ball handling. The Warriors collectively outscored and outrebounded the Cavs in the fourth. They went 12-for 26 from 3-point range led by Curry.
The defense was phenomenal, Golden State pulled away late giving themselves their biggest lead of the night. James made a 3 with the shot clock about to expire to put his team within one point, 80-79 but the Warriors clapped back quickly. With 2:44 minutes remaining in regulation, Curry responded with 3-point shot, Klay Thompson followed with a three and Andre Iguodala also hit a three.
“I don’t know, were any of them not contested?” James said of Curry’s shooting. “Falling, step-backs off the dribble. I’m OK with that. We’re OK with that. You tip your hat to the best shooter in the league.”
One win away from winning the title, the Warriors really have nothing to lose. They head back to Cleveland to play game 6 on Tuesday. Then head back to Oakland on Friday for the final game of the series. They can close it out on Tuesday or win back at home Friday. The way the last two games have gone, Golden State is playing their type of basketball.
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“The reality is this is a small series, and it works well for us,” said Warriors head coach Steve Kerr. “We’re comfortable with this style.”
Kerr shocked us all when he inserted Iguodala into the starting lineup for game 4. He stayed with that same starting five and chose not to play center Andrew Bogut. Using their small lineup, the Cavs are no match for Golden State by the fourth quarter. Cleveland’s head coach David Blatt has yet to use his full bench while only playing seven to eight players.
James has shouldered the load but the NBA’s best players can’t win alone especially against a very young talented team. He scored or assisted on 17 straight shots made by the Cavs to start the game and kept the lead close until halftime. By the time the fourth rolled around, James showed fatigue and missed easy shots. The Warriors stepped up their defense and began dropping three’s all over the floor.
“We didn’t let the moment slip,” Curry said.
Iguodala stifled James in the second half, making him go 7 of 22 from the field. But that didn’t stop the two-time NBA Champion from praising his skills as the best player in the world despite being a loss away from his season being over. Confident that they can win at home, James knows he has to be better in order to keep this series going. But how do you stop the league’s MVP?
“I feel confident because I’m the best player in the world,” said James. “I don’t put a ceiling on what I’m capable of doing. I know I’m shouldering a lot of the burden, but it is what it is.”
The best player in the world has one last chance to stop Golden State from hoisting the NBA trophy on his home court. Many don’t think he’s capable nor do the Warriors who have an opportunity to win their first NBA championship since 1975. They feel more confident going into game 6 than they have in past games. Knowing they’re one win away from a goal set back when the season started is too unreal.
“”What is the best way to say really bad?” Curry said of being one win away from the title. “I mean a long season goes into these last moments of the Finals series.”
Economy
How the Sandwich Generation Can Help Protect Aging Parents’ Finances
One in four American adults now belongs to the “sandwich generation,” balancing the demands of raising children while supporting aging parents. Women frequently bear a disproportionate share of this responsibility, facing significant physical and financial strain. With November designated as Chase Fraud & Scam Prevention Month, caregivers are encouraged to initiate vital conversations regarding financial snapshots and long-term goals. Establishing a proactive plan and building a support system can help secure a family’s legacy while defending against common predatory tactics, and you can read more here.
Planning and scam prevention tips for caregivers balancing kids and parents
If you’re raising children while also supporting an older parent, you’re likely managing schedules, healthcare needs, day-to-day decisions and even finances. People in this group are often called the “sandwich generation,” which now encompasses one in four adults in the U.S.
Women also often carry a disproportionate share of this responsibility: three in five family caregivers are women. Women are more likely to report physical, emotional and financial strain from caregiving, which can make it harder to protect their own well-being and long-term financial security.
For the sandwich generation, the holidays can be a natural time to talk with parents about money, including how to protect their finances from scams. November is Chase Fraud & Scam Prevention Month – designed to help people recognize common scams, avoid in-the-moment mistakes and better protect their money and personal information.
Here are some tips to keep in mind.
Check In and Make a Plan
Finances can be incredibly personal, and many parents worry that accepting help means losing independence. Start by framing the conversation around peace of mind and organization – not control.
Check in on your finances and long-term plan, too. You’ll be better equipped to care for others when your own financial foundation is secure.
Also consider helping your parents create a “financial snapshot.” J.P. Morgan Wealth Management’s guide for supporting aging parents outlines a few considerations:
- Location of key accounts: banking, investments, retirement, credit cards, insurance
- How bills and recurring expenses are paid
- Whether beneficiaries are up to date
- Where important documents are stored and who has access
Then ask what goals matter most in the years ahead: staying in their home, supporting family, traveling, planning for healthcare or leaving a legacy. Goals can evolve, so revisit them periodically. Planning tools can help – like J.P. Morgan Wealth Plan, a free digital money coach in the Chase Mobile® app or at chase.com.
A financial advisor can help create a plan tailored to you and your parents’ needs. An estate planning attorney can document your parents’ wishes, including who may act if they cannot make decisions themselves.
Understand Common Scams
Scammers often use urgency, fear, secrecy or affection to pressure people into acting quickly. Recognizing these tactics can help you and your family spot red flags sooner. Common scams include:
- Investment scams: Promises of high or “guaranteed” returns with little risk.
- Tech support scams: Requests for payment or remote device access.
- Impersonation scams: Messages impersonating trusted organizations or loved ones, asking for money, passwords, account details or other personal information.
- Romance scams: Online relationships that lead to requests for money.
Chase hosts more than 1,000 free fraud and scam prevention workshops annually, including hundreds across all lower 48 states throughout November.
Stay Proactive and Vigilant
If you or a loved one suspects a scam, slow down and stop communicating with the individual immediately. Contact your bank through a trusted channel to review recent transactions and report the incident to appropriate authorities.
Also consider a few simple steps for protection:
- “Trusted Contact Person”: Designate a trusted adult who may be notified about certain online wire activity.
- Tech tips: Use unique passwords, multifactor authentication and account alerts, keep devices updated and monitor accounts regularly for unusual activity.
- Behavior changes: Watch for secrecy around finances, unusual transactions, unexpected changes to financial documents or pressure from new acquaintances.
You’re Not Alone
Caregiving is demanding, and it shouldn’t be a solo effort. Build a support system – which can include family, friends and professionals such as healthcare providers, attorneys and financial advisors. A thoughtful conversation now can help your parents stay organized and protected in the future.
For free educational resources on planning for yourself and loved ones, visit chase.com/theknow
For more information and practical tips about fraud and scam prevention, visit chase.com/security
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Education
As Progressive Democrats Celebrate ‘Blue Tsunami,’ Oakland Counts Victories
As national Democrats celebrate a significant shift in the midterm elections, local leaders in Oakland are tracking early results from the Alameda County Registrar of Voters. While Mayor Barbara Lee and several City Council incumbents have secured decisive victories, attention remains fixed on high-stakes school board contests. Progressive candidates currently face strong challenges from opponents backed by corporate funding and local political organizations. With many ballots still uncounted, the final composition of the board and several regional transit measures remain in the balance. Read more.
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The Alameda County Registrar of Voters has released the first round of election results, though many ballots remain uncounted and results are still incomplete.
Nationally, Democrats, liberals and progressives celebrated Tuesday evening as President Donald Trump was dealt a devastating blow in the midterm election. The Republican Party lost control of the Senate and the House as “Maga” candidates were swept away not just by a ‘blue wave,’ but a ‘blue tsunami.’
In Oakland, incumbent Mayor Barbara Lee, who served two years and ran for a full four-year term, won decisively.
A proposal backed by Lee, Measure EE, also won. The Charter amendment will create a strong mayor system of government while providing the City Council with new checks and balances on mayoral power.
District 2 Councilmember Charlene Wang is leading with 65.62% of the vote. Opponent Nate Adams trails with 34.38%.
District 4 Councilmember Janani Ramachandran, ran unopposed for reelection, receiving 14,029 votes.
District 6 Councilmember Kevin Jenkins bested opponent Nancy Sidebotham and District 2’s Charlene Wang also won reelection.
City Auditor Michael Houston is running unopposed for reelection and won 60,773 votes.
Progressive school board members, Jennifer Brouhard (D2) and Valarie Bachelor (D6), supported by teachers and school activists, face serious challenges from candidates backed by pro-corporate funders and the political organization, Empower Oakland.
Arielle Fleisher leads Brouhard 53.49% to 46.51%.
In District 6 with three contending candidates, Alexandra Williams leads with 38.06% of the vote. Incumbent Bachelor has 36.89%, and Leana Powell is trailing with 25.04%.
In District 4, incumbent Mike Hutchinson is narrowly leading a field of three candidates. He received 40.87% of the vote, while Kathryn Camp has 39.92%, and Sylvia Pfeiffer Williams has 19.21%.
In the races for AC Transit Board, Director Joel Young (Ward 3) leads with 53.11% of the vote, Sarah Syed (Ward 4) is ahead with 78.37% of the vote, and Murphy McCalley (Ward 5) leads with 63.07%.
Regional Transit Measure RTM, which would increase sales taxes in five Bay Area counties to shore up BART and other regional transit, was leading in five counties by a combined 62% of the vote.
Community
Golden State Valkyries Become Bay Area Legends Winning WNBA Championship on Halloween Night
In only their second year as a franchise, the Golden State Valkyries captured the 2026 WNBA Championship with a 68-63 victory over the Atlanta Dream. Playing before a sold-out crowd at Chase Center on Halloween night, Gabby Williams delivered a historic 30-point performance to earn Finals MVP honors. The victory marks a rapid rise for the expansion team, which has already set league attendance records and surpassed a $1 billion valuation. Fans gathered by the hundreds of thousands this week to celebrate the new Bay Area legends, read more.
In only their second year as a franchise, the Golden State Valkyries became the WBNA 2026 Champions, with Gabby Williams named WNBA Finals MVP. A Halloween night movie of magic and there was no surprise that the game was sold out, with more than 18,000 fans inside Chase Center while thousands more packed the open space at Thrive Center from hours preceding the game through the final buzzer.
In the decisive Game 7, Williams delivered a legendary performance, scoring 30 points to lead the Golden State Valkyries to a 68-63 championship victory over the Atlanta Dream. Remarkably, 28 of her 30 points came in the second half, setting a WNBA postseason record for points in a half and earning her Finals MVP honors.
The team celebrated its victory on Wednesday with a rally in Oakland followed by a ferry ride to San Francisco’s Embarcadero and then a two-mile parade that drew about 400,000 fans.
Williams has become a symbol of the Bay Area’s impact on the team. Although born in Nevada, Williams has deep family roots in Oakland and has often said the city’s culture, community, and basketball traditions shaped her identity and playing style.
After signing with the Valkyries, she began calling the city home and noting that “there’s no Golden State without Oakland.”
The Valkyries have several ballers who made an impact on winning this series, including Veronica Burton, Tiffany ‘Tip’ Hayes, Kayla Thornton, Kaila Charles, and Cecilia Zandalasini.
Veteran center Kiah Stokes brought championship experience and defensive leadership when she signed a multi-year free-agent contract with the franchise on April 13. A former first-round draft pick out of UConn and a three-time WNBA champion with the Las Vegas Aces before joining Golden State, Stokes was recruited by head coach Natalie Nakae, with whom she had previously worked in Las Vegas.
Known as one of the league’s premier rim protectors and rebounders, Stokes quickly became a defensive anchor for the expansion franchise and played a major role in leading the Valkyries to their historic championship run.
The Valkyries have accomplished something extraordinary, proving that a new franchise can make an immediate impact both on and off the court. In their first year, the Valkyries became the first WNBA expansion team to reach the playoffs in its inaugural season and set all-time league attendance records. The franchise sold out all home games, reporting 18,064 attendees per game in both seasons — the highest attendance figures in WNBA history. The Valkyries’ success has also translated into extraordinary franchise value. After entering the league by paying a $50 million expansion fee, the organization generated record revenues and rapidly became one of the most valuable franchises in women’s sports, valued at over $! billion.
The WNBA Finals’ deciding game averaged 3.3 million viewers, making it the most-watched WNBA playoff game in league history and the most-watched finals game since 1999.
The record audience reflects the league’s growing popularity and has major implications for its future, including higher media rights value, increased advertising revenue, stronger sponsorship opportunities, rising merchandise sales, and greater ticket demand.
The Finals also featured sold-out arenas and record postseason viewership, demonstrating that the WNBA is expanding its commercial reach, attracting new fans, and strengthening its position as a major professional sports league.
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