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The rapid emergence of rookie Jordan Bell has thrown a wrench into the Warriors’ center rotation. Bell got a surprise start on Christmas Day against the Cavaliers, despite Zaza Pachulia being healthy enough to play. Head coach Steve Kerr said that Bell was a better matchup against Cleveland, but the writing is on the wall that Bell is now at least the number two behind Pachulia in Golden State’s center rotation.

Coach Kyle Shanahan appreciated the fan response during the 49ers’ 44-33 upset of Jacksonville on Christmas Eve, although he would like fans to be a little more quiet when the offense enters the red zone.

Jimmy Garoppolo flashed some rare cockiness when asked about his 5-yard touchdown pass to Trent Taylor in the 49ers upset of Jacksonville.

Running back Carlos Hyde, who will be a free agent at the end of the season, thinks the 49ers could be a Super team, and that’s why he wants to re-sign.

If Jimmy Garoppolo doesn’t have you feeling good, this video should do the trick.

The 49ers broke a draught of nearly two seasons without a defensive score Sunday against the Jaguars after cornerback Dontae Johnson returned an interception 55 yards for a touchdown.

The 49ers have been the most injured team in the game, but now they are re-gaining their health. The team will miss backup cornerback Greg Maybin, but will have tight end Garrett Celek available.

Can an NFL linebacker hit too hard? That might be the case with 49ers rookie linebacker Reuben Foster, who frequently gets hurt.

There seems to be some dispute surrounding the question of whether new Giants third baseman Evan Longoria’s contract is cheap or expensive, mostly because there is dispute as to how good Longoria is going to be for the next five seasons.

Draymond Green is scheduled to return for Friday’s game vs. the Lakers, after sitting out five of the last six with a shoulder issue the team has announced.