The Warriors centers can’t be placeholders if they’re to make another championship run The year is 2000. Planes haven’t fallen from the air, but people sure seem to be tumbling as the Indiana Pacers are facing the Los Angeles Lakers in the Finals.

Golden State Warriors (34-28, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Brooklyn Nets (21-40, 11th in the Eastern Conference) New York; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Brooklyn looks to end its three-game home skid with a win over Golden State.

Golden State Warriors (34-28, sixth in the Western Conference ... is third in the NBA with 46.0 rebounds per game led by Kevon Looney averaging 6.6. The Nets are shooting 43.7% from the field ...