Game #19: Warriors @ Rockets

by Fantasy Junkie on Dec 5, 2006 12:11 PM PST in Previews

Warriors (W-L): 9-9

Rockets (W-L): 11-5

Time: 5:30PM PST tip off

Okay here are some positives after last night's defeat.

It can only get better.
At least everyone (except Adonal) is rested. 2nd day of a back to back isn't so bad if nobody really tried on the 1st day.
Hash's sandwich.

Houston is the team that submarined our season last year. Remember Luther Head with the game tying 3 to send the game to OT? Then we got stomped in OT and stomped the rest of the year. Let's make this the game that turns the season around, this time for the better. The Warriors need to show some heart and hustle tonight after getting blown by 40.

Houston's good but they're beatable especially since TMac is questionable after Dikembe's elbow to the head. Tmac, you need to rest and get better. Please don't play, all of us Warriors fans just want to see you 100%. So if you can't play at 100% tonight, then it's best you take it easy. Please?

Let's get Nellie win #1200.

Update: From a story from chron.com, apparently TMac is going to play tonight. In that article they also list Dikembe's many "victims" due to his elbows flying every which way.

Vegas Odds: Houston favored by 7.5 points
GSoM Predictions:

Warriors win by 3.
Game is decided by less than 40 points
Rockets' bench, unlike the Spurs' bench, does not nearly outscore the Warriors entire team
Baron goes for 25 points, 12 assists, 5 rebounds
Just like Nate Robinson did, Monta Ellis blocks Yao and makes him cry.

In the Comments, make sure to drop your vote for who you think will win. If you're watching or listening near a computer, post any comments you have during the game right here.

Time to step it up.

LET'S GO WARRIORS!

UPDATE: Live Box Score from Yahoo!

UPDATE #2: Warriors lose, 118-90.

Stay tuned for the recap...

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WARRIORS!!

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Rockets

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Warriors bounce back

I'm going to say Warriors by 5 if McGrady is out. Also with Dunleavy not starting, Battier doesn't have anyone to abuse so he becomes a non factor.

by evad152 on Dec 5, 2006 12:31 PM PST reply actions

Should be interesting

I think it will be a close game personally. No way Nellie will let the Warriors stink that badly again. Warriors always seem to play well against the Rockets and Mavs. I have to disagree on the Ellis block and making Yao cry. Nice prediction but still a fantasy. Word is Tmac is a go for tonight out of Houston.

by YaoButtaMing on Dec 5, 2006 12:47 PM PST reply actions

Prediction: Warriors win

People start jumping back on the bandwagon. It's sad how many people turned already. There young, there injured, they have a new coach. Give it time. They have a good core right now. Smile and relax.

Side note: I think on one of the side colums on the main page, you should keep a runnning total of the Warrior Wonders for each game.

by Athletix Man on Dec 5, 2006 12:51 PM PST reply actions

from what i hear...

I think T-Mac is going to play. I'm not sure how much, but I think this will affect the game. I hope Andris blocks Yao, and limits him inside. Go dubs!

Big Tone

by tadams1080 on Dec 5, 2006 2:11 PM PST reply actions

Whether T-Mac is playing or not

We're gonna win... I can just feel it. It's one of those classic "our back's against the wall and we're playing a playoff team" feelings where you just know it's gonna get done. I'm thirsty for blood... and the Rockets have red on their jerseys... V8 tomato juice... damn Baumer... that guy is a genius.

by mightymadskillz on Dec 5, 2006 2:17 PM PST reply actions

Predictions

Warriors by 9, since they can't win close games against any team except the Mavs.
Biedrins gets in early foul trouble, so Foyle comes in early.
Foyle misses a shot.

by racsan on Dec 5, 2006 2:19 PM PST reply actions

Vegas Odds: Houston favored by 7.5 points

When I first read that I thought it said "Houston favored by 75 points" and was thinking that's a bit harsh? Maybe 30 ??
7.5 is actually a pretty positive line after last night's blow out. Was that the without TMac odds?
This is why we needed to win the pacers, bucks, etc. games so we don't have to worry so much about the harder teams.
Prediction...Yao pokes Roberson in the eye to block his dunk attempt, Roberson pops up and hi-fives Yao and yells out "I'm not a tree to be chopped down", The crowd gives them a standing ovation.

by Skeptic con Urquell on Dec 5, 2006 2:27 PM PST reply actions

Oooops

I thought I did put Houston by 75. That period must have snuck in there. I'm sure there are people who would still bet on Houston.

by Fantasy Junkie on Dec 5, 2006 3:42 PM PST up reply actions

Still on the bandwagon

WARRIORS by 75.

Southern California Warriors Fan.

by dlyrious on Dec 5, 2006 3:33 PM PST reply actions

Warriors by 2

In a close one, 90-88

Houston can't turn the offense on as well as the Spurs can, outside of Yao who is nearly automatic, so we'll be able to keep up through 3.

Then in the 4th we take over in the last few minutes.

If its another 40 point blowout game, Rafer and Monta go one on one iso everytime down with some announcer with a megaphone going "OH BABY!" to promote Monta and Barnes' AND(onal)1 sneaks.

by back2back51s on Dec 5, 2006 3:35 PM PST reply actions

LOL

OH BABY!

Tell me that doesn't get the least bit annoying on those And1 mix tapes. That guy needs a new line or at least mix in a few. I swear he's got 2 words in his entire vocabulary.

by Fantasy Junkie on Dec 5, 2006 3:41 PM PST up reply actions

The Pietrus Watch

I had to register to share my thought(s) on this guy. Does have more in him than the spot up three move and the open-floor confusion move?

by justin on Dec 5, 2006 4:14 PM PST reply actions

Well on Defense

He's got the blocks!

by Atma Brother ONE on Dec 5, 2006 5:50 PM PST up reply actions

LOL

the open floor confusion move...that is classic. Piety has been working on perfecting that move over the past three season. I don't think anyone in the league can come close to him on that one.

Let's Go Oakland! Gas, Brake, Dip.

by OaktownFunk on Dec 5, 2006 4:36 PM PST reply actions

ROBERSON STARTIN!

BALLLLLINNNN

by vietsta4o8 on Dec 5, 2006 5:37 PM PST reply actions

Roberson

Gotta hand it to Nellie. Shake that shit up!!

by Sleepy71 on Dec 5, 2006 5:42 PM PST reply actions

Nellie starting off super small

Monta
Roberson
BD
Pietrus
Biedrins

Let's hope it works!

by Atma Brother ONE on Dec 5, 2006 5:44 PM PST reply actions

Pietrus Crazy SWAT on YAO!

Nate Robinson would be proud.

by Atma Brother ONE on Dec 5, 2006 5:44 PM PST reply actions

Warriors down early 7-17

I was hoping they'd come out better than this. At this rate we're going to see Adonal real soon...

by Atma Brother ONE on Dec 5, 2006 5:51 PM PST reply actions

Ouch Yao Ouch Yao

by Athletix Man on Dec 5, 2006 5:54 PM PST reply actions

26-7 Ouch

by Athletix Man on Dec 5, 2006 5:56 PM PST reply actions

Looks like the Spurs

Game all over again.

Pick it up meat!

by back2back51s on Dec 5, 2006 5:57 PM PST reply actions

26-7

4min left in 1st Warriors up 26-7

Ooops, I mean down 7-26

by Atma Brother ONE on Dec 5, 2006 5:57 PM PST reply actions

We need...

Hash's sandwich!

by Atma Brother ONE on Dec 5, 2006 5:57 PM PST reply actions

lmao omg

wtf is going on? seriously

by djchuckdeez on Dec 5, 2006 5:57 PM PST reply actions

Yao has 15 already, think he's goin for 80.

by Athletix Man on Dec 5, 2006 5:58 PM PST reply actions

ALREADY?

by dj fuzzylogic on Dec 5, 2006 6:00 PM PST reply actions

MP2!

Bringing great defense tonight

by Atma Brother ONE on Dec 5, 2006 6:03 PM PST reply actions

This is rough.

It's literally not even the rockets beating us. It's just Yao being unstoppable.

coma coma coma coma coma chameleon, you come and go. you most definitely come and go.

by coma @ Golden State Of Mind on Dec 5, 2006 6:04 PM PST reply actions

35-20 end of 1

Yao with only 17 thanks to sitting for a few mins

by Athletix Man on Dec 5, 2006 6:05 PM PST reply actions

End of 1st Warriors 20 Rockets 35

I could really go for one of Hash's sandwiches right now!

by Atma Brother ONE on Dec 5, 2006 6:05 PM PST reply actions

YAO

representing the chinesey peopalllll. "Very goot!" But seriously, if the Warriors lose, this is going to be a long season.

by mistererickk on Dec 5, 2006 6:06 PM PST reply actions

hahahaha.

i wonder why every loss makes this warriors season a long one.

coma coma coma coma coma chameleon, you come and go. you most definitely come and go.

by coma @ Golden State Of Mind on Dec 5, 2006 6:10 PM PST up reply actions

Just wondering

How does this 1 game while on the end of a back to back, on the road, to a team with 1 of the best records this year and 1 of our main stars injured. Mean that the whole season being down the drain.

by Athletix Man on Dec 5, 2006 6:11 PM PST up reply actions

dude

this will be 4 straight loses if we lose

by djchuckdeez on Dec 5, 2006 6:38 PM PST up reply actions

Um, what?

If every tough loss brings out comments like that ... it really will be a long season...

by Sleepy Freud on Dec 5, 2006 6:12 PM PST up reply actions

Long season?

"If every tough loss brings out comments like that ... it really will be a long season..."

Wins make the season longer, loses shorten it.

by Skeptic con Urquell on Dec 5, 2006 8:08 PM PST up reply actions

close game

glad the warriors came out to play tonight

by Fantasy Junkie on Dec 5, 2006 6:20 PM PST reply actions

Yao Ming and Tom Brady --

Separated at birth?

by Sleepy Freud on Dec 5, 2006 6:22 PM PST reply actions

56-28

Positives Pietrus is tied for game lead in rebounds at 6

by Athletix Man on Dec 5, 2006 6:28 PM PST reply actions

i wanna stay positive..

but i guess this is a reason why Warriors dont' get that much national attention. injuries have taken a toll on this club, but still... 20 pt. disadvantages after the first isn't a good sign though.

by dj fuzzylogic on Dec 5, 2006 6:29 PM PST reply actions

is it powdered garlic or fresh garlic

or minced garlic on that sandwich? curious... sometimes i make some garlic fries at home when i'm watching the games on TV to recreate the feeling that I'm at the Oracle arena.

by dj fuzzylogic on Dec 5, 2006 6:31 PM PST reply actions

Fresh or powdered garlic?

If you like garlic try some of these nachos next game.
http://www.viamagazine.com/top_stories/articles/garlic02.asp

by Skeptic con Urquell on Dec 5, 2006 10:08 PM PST up reply actions

mmmm...

what are your thoughts on these nachos??? do you have to dice the garlic? is it just whole garlic cloves thrown over the nachoes when you bake? sounds like it would make for some really bad breath later. i'm still gonna try it though... THANKS!

by dj fuzzylogic on Dec 5, 2006 10:14 PM PST up reply actions

Do you have to dice the garlic?

No, Just peel them and oil them put them on a cookie sheet for about 30 minutes and they'll get soft enough to kinda pull apart. They lose the strong smell when baked and mellow out in taste. Your girlfriend will probably be eating so many that she won't be able to smell your breath anyway!

by Skeptic con Urquell on Dec 5, 2006 10:30 PM PST up reply actions

nice...

thanks man, can't wait to try em out. let you know what the lady thinks.

by dj fuzzylogic on Dec 6, 2006 6:20 AM PST up reply actions

will this be

the next blowout's warrior wonder

by Athletix Man on Dec 5, 2006 10:32 PM PST up reply actions

Yeah no kidding

When the Warriors stink up the joint, I can always look forward to the great recipe secrets I learn from GSoMers.

by Atma Brother ONE on Dec 5, 2006 11:45 PM PST up reply actions

What we really need is some Zarko Mojo

Will he ever be healthy again?

by Athletix Man on Dec 5, 2006 6:32 PM PST reply actions

Gotta love Yahoo

from the box score
Top Performers
Golden State
M. Pietrus
0-3, 3 Pts
6 Rebs, 2 Assists

Our top player is shooting 0-3, GO TEAM

by FoyledAgain on Dec 5, 2006 6:34 PM PST reply actions

Reminds me of:

when you go to A's games and they put up on Diamond Vision under stas like so and so's nephew. Wow there only great stat is who there related to.

by Athletix Man on Dec 5, 2006 6:36 PM PST up reply actions

I'm sure this what meant as a joke

GSoM Predictions:
* Game is decided by less than 40 points

But it's starting to look like maybe we could only wish of a game that close.

by Athletix Man on Dec 5, 2006 6:34 PM PST reply actions

Baron's 3, means here's the comeback.

by Athletix Man on Dec 5, 2006 6:37 PM PST reply actions

65-44 at half

Warriors finish with a nice lil run. But yea they did that yesterday at the half too.

by Athletix Man on Dec 5, 2006 6:39 PM PST reply actions

Hmmm

I AM A WITNESS TO ADONALS GREATNESS!

He did a fairly good job on holding off Ming Yao.

Otherwise....ewww. At least we went into the half with a burrito left our overnight, rather than a burrito left in the back of the freezer for 3 weeks.

by Zorgon on Dec 5, 2006 6:42 PM PST reply actions

Your Burrito is now the leader

so far for Warrior Wonder.

by Athletix Man on Dec 5, 2006 6:44 PM PST up reply actions

Hahaah

I didn't make it though, I just used it as a metaphor to represent our energy.

Comeon guys. You gotta make Adonal the Warrior wonder once this season. Please?

by Zorgon on Dec 5, 2006 6:54 PM PST up reply actions

Technical on adonal!?!?!?

BS.

by Zorgon on Dec 5, 2006 6:57 PM PST reply actions

THE SHUTDOWN OF YAO

Adonal leading the comeback!

by Zorgon on Dec 5, 2006 6:57 PM PST reply actions

Yao got so scared

he asked to stay on the bench.

by Athletix Man on Dec 5, 2006 7:27 PM PST up reply actions

crowd singing

na na hey hey goodbye, can it get worse. Why rub it in, were a team that hasnt made the playoffs in forever, Were not like a main rival getting killed

by Athletix Man on Dec 5, 2006 7:32 PM PST reply actions

Alright

Warrior Wonder is Adonal hands down. You guys are seriously off if you don't pick him.

by Zorgon on Dec 5, 2006 7:37 PM PST reply actions

Zorgon

I think me and you are the only true fans out there. Down 71 now last two days and were still here watchin.

by Athletix Man on Dec 5, 2006 7:41 PM PST reply actions

I'm here too

Just in too much pain to type.

Zorgon you know you always got my vote son.

by gsdubz on Dec 5, 2006 7:43 PM PST reply actions

Yee

Yee!

by Zorgon on Dec 5, 2006 8:18 PM PST up reply actions

disappointment

smh.

by vietsta4o8 on Dec 5, 2006 7:45 PM PST reply actions

shot of the night

a oh s##t you threw me the ball.

If not Adonal, True Warrior Wonder: Us fans still watching.

by Athletix Man on Dec 5, 2006 7:45 PM PST reply actions

does it count ...

if i stayed to the end both nights?

by YaoButtaMing on Dec 5, 2006 7:55 PM PST up reply actions

stayed

as at the game?
or watching and not commenting?

by Athletix Man on Dec 5, 2006 7:57 PM PST up reply actions

watched

My computer is in another room in my house so sometimes I wait till after the game to get on GSoM. i'm probably going to go out and buy a laptop one of these days so that I can join you guys!

by YaoButtaMing on Dec 5, 2006 7:59 PM PST up reply actions

well

since you replied moments after the game, we will accept your reason.

by Athletix Man on Dec 5, 2006 8:04 PM PST up reply actions

nice!

we lost by less than 30 thanks to a last minute effort, way to step it up team

by FoyledAgain on Dec 5, 2006 7:51 PM PST reply actions

Hahahaha

When I do get to watch a game, I always watch till the end (unless I fall asleep, these games are too late....)

by Zorgon on Dec 5, 2006 7:51 PM PST reply actions

if you watched all of the last two games

pat yourself on the back, that's loyalty. my roomate is from Houston and we bet on this game, adding insult to injury. Just a pathetic two games, but with Nellie's strong leadership I really don't see this as destroying our season. I mean, honestly, all of the Texas teams are really good. We seem to have trouble guarding elite big guys - good thing there aren't that many of them.

by gsw4life on Dec 5, 2006 7:53 PM PST reply actions

crazy

this was ugly ... but Yao played well. You guys ever see the movie "Old School"? Nellie needs to line our players up on the balconey and see who really wants to play for this team.
Back to back blowouts is a bad sign.

But this might be what we need to light a fire and go 10 and 2 for the next 12?
maybe?

by YaoButtaMing on Dec 5, 2006 7:53 PM PST reply actions

my Warrior Wonder

I like what I saw out of Bryant tonight! I haven't been too impressed with him till tonight. He showed a lot of heart and maybe has a chance to get more playing time. nice hands and length~!

by YaoButtaMing on Dec 5, 2006 8:00 PM PST reply actions

grading papers...

is a better timeout than watching the W's the last two nites. or checking the scores online for that matter.

by dj fuzzylogic on Dec 5, 2006 8:01 PM PST reply actions

Jackson's 3 pointer

I can't believe we haven't won since that shot. Now we have to wait until Saturday to play again. I can't WAIT until we win a game and can breathe again and get over that. 9-10? Oh man.

by gsdubz on Dec 5, 2006 8:03 PM PST reply actions

Guys

there's an obvious factor missing here....J-Rich!

I'm normally not one of the guys who thinks he's a god orr anything, but I think he is the key to our heart. His points come at the right times, and really do give us a boost. Trading him would set us back 3 years. I'm kind of incoherent because I'm tired, but JRich is what we need to win games. Just sit back for these losses right now, and wait for JRich to come back fully healed. A couple more losses won't hurt us as much as a huge JRich season ending injury.

Baron may be the points,
Pietrus may be the hustle,
Biedrins may be the blocks,
Murphy may be the rebounds,
Ellis may be the energy,
Dunleavy may be the Dunleavy,
but JRich is the heart, and that is much harder to replace.

(I still love you PJ!)

by Zorgon on Dec 5, 2006 8:03 PM PST reply actions