OPEN THREAD: Game #23 - Warriors vs LA Fakers

Warriors (W-L): 12-10
Lakers (W-L): 13-8
Time: 7:30pm PST
TV: FSN Bay Area + ESPN
Radio: KNBR 680
Can you hear the drums? You know the pounding beat of the evil horde coming into town? Tonight we face the team I despise the most, the LA Fakers. Yea that's right ... they're evil and it's only fitting that they come into town the same night "I Am Legend" opens up in theatres. Did you read that book by Richard Matheson (same author as `What Dreams May Come')? Well if you didn't, let me quickly paraphrase what happens in my own Golden State of Mind kind of way:

What's scarier, this or Kobe against the Warriors?
Let me begin my story by setting the scene where we last left off. 5 nights ago, battered and bruised by the vicious vampire gang in LA known as the "Fakers", our beloved Warriors retreated home. Finally, after some rest the Warriors were in their house ... and their house is known as the Roaracle! And this game of basketball ... well that's their only means of survival, life. (Are you digging the metaphors?)
It was nearing sundown and their adrenaline began to pick up. Anticipation beaded down Baron's face, symbolizing his desire to beat the evil Fakers, and lessen the gap on the standings. Warm from the shootaround, Baron rallied the team for one last hurrah in the middle of the court as time neared.
"Beans, you have to get the boards tonight, or else we're gonna die out there".
"I'm trying but that one guy ... Bynum ... he's pretty big and scary" Biedrins tried to use his accent to hide his fear, but it was as apparent as Nellie's beer breath.
"I don't want to hear no excuses man! Last time I heard someone give me excuses ... let's just say I was suspended for 7 games" Captain Jackson cracked a smile and a chuckle.
The mood was gloomy as Monta put his hand on Beans' shoulder for comfort. "They were vicious on Sunday, but now they're in our house".
"Can someone tell me where to find my shot?" After 3 hours of primping his uniform, Troy Hudson stumbled onto the court. "I've seemed to misplace it. Oh and why am I getting phone calls to do interviews for AVP? What is that anyways?"
Just then the hallway doors swung open and a chill blanketed the air. Creeping out, misguided souls wearing Laker jerseys appeared and their faces looked tortured and dark from the smoggy LA air. The Warriors stood defiantly as the ugliest Laker ... let's just call him "Kobe", walked towards Baron. With his fangs glaring he yelled "You and me Warriors. I can take you out single-handedly!"
"Oh NO he DIDN'T" Belinelli yelled as he snapped his fingers in a Z and contorted his head like a chicken.
Pietrus covered his eyes and shook his head in disbelief as he pulled Belinelli to the back of the group.
Barnes stepped forward looking to provoke the situation and replied "You might have driven us out of LA on Sunday, but this is the Roarcle! You are in for a beating tonight!"
So what happens next? Will the Warriors defend their house or will Kobe and the Fakers take a bite out of the Bay? (Get it? Take a bite? ... never mind)
Stay Tuned to find out ...
Predictions:
- Warriors by 8.
- Captain Jackson holds Kobe to 25 points.
- Al Harrington has an impressive double double.
- Monta is the key factor to our victory tonight. 33 points.
- Hudson plays 18 minutes and we all keep asking why!?!
- Wright and POB play alongside each other for 7 minutes. WooHoo!
Update (Atma Brother #1):
The curse against the Lakers is OVER!
Stay tuned for the Recap!
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121 comments
Comments
we'll win this
-Baron has a triple double
-Jax hits 4 three-pointers
-monta scores in the mid 20s
-azubuike gets 13 boards
-biedrins will have a double double
by djchuckdeez on Dec 13, 2007 11:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
hehe
by bphi159 on Dec 14, 2007 12:00 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Best part
Pietrus covered their his eyes and shook his head in disbelief as he pulled Belinelli to the back of the group.
"
by WarriorForLife on Dec 14, 2007 12:32 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
hahaha
by singha on Dec 14, 2007 12:35 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Great Thread Yaobutta
My first game at the Roaracle this season. I'm so excited!!!
They will destroy Kobe.
Go Warriors!!!
by goGSW24 on Dec 14, 2007 6:59 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Don't forget to wear these at the game...

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http://www.zazzle.com/goldenstateofmind
Shirts are still $3 Bucks off! (Thats the price of a Cookie at the Arena!)
by Tony.psd on Dec 14, 2007 8:04 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Monta's Status?
by david240z on Dec 14, 2007 8:52 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
From my professional sources ...
Wow, that's a lot of help isn't it =)
by YaoButtaMing on Dec 14, 2007 9:03 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
the lakers
by jrich23 on Dec 14, 2007 9:41 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I really think the Dubs need this one
by belli nellie on Dec 14, 2007 10:57 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
in espn page
warriors are favorites
build a team & destroy the roof
by Lat We N Trash on Dec 14, 2007 11:04 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Must-win game
Also, you forgot on your prediction which unknown player blows up tonight. My prediction: Farmar.
by lightz0ut on Dec 14, 2007 12:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I got Chris Mihm
by Dubs fan in Boston on Dec 14, 2007 1:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
We actually
by semarubaka on Dec 14, 2007 1:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Hey Guys
Tony.psd = Da Man
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by Zorgon on Dec 14, 2007 1:38 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Damn, Zorg!
Also, hope the Warriors will cheer you up!
by OaktownWarrior on Dec 14, 2007 2:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
wow
build a team & destroy the roof
by Lat We N Trash on Dec 14, 2007 2:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
T-hud sucks
by bioecon on Dec 14, 2007 5:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
its not just you
by saintdee on Dec 14, 2007 5:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Thud aka Bunny
build a team & destroy the roof
by Lat We N Trash on Dec 14, 2007 5:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Best pic EVER!!!!
Tony.psd = Da Man
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by Zorgon on Dec 14, 2007 7:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
for those non-cable-having, internet watchers...
here's the link to watch:
http://www.myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=3500&part=sports
by OaktownWarrior on Dec 14, 2007 6:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
monta is playing!!
lets get beli some playing time!
by saintdee on Dec 14, 2007 7:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
i love the signs
straight g
by RC650 on Dec 14, 2007 7:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
lets hope the refs aren't whistle happy
jackson, pietrus, davis...
by saintdee on Dec 14, 2007 7:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
the pull up off-balance js
straight g
by RC650 on Dec 14, 2007 7:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
and will someone pleeease
straight g
by RC650 on Dec 14, 2007 7:46 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
ellis
by saintdee on Dec 14, 2007 7:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Warriors Baby
by YaoButtaMing on Dec 14, 2007 7:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Indeed
by SkipT on Dec 14, 2007 8:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
nellie needs to conceed w/e point
straight g
by RC650 on Dec 14, 2007 8:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
dammit ... this is ugly!
by YaoButtaMing on Dec 14, 2007 8:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
mbenga sucks
by NotoriousCruz on Dec 14, 2007 8:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
AAAAARGH
Tony.psd = Da Man
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by Zorgon on Dec 14, 2007 8:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Remember when
by Sleepy Freud on Dec 14, 2007 8:18 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Those
by Caught Backcourt on Dec 14, 2007 8:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
So Aggravating....
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by Zorgon on Dec 14, 2007 8:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Clank!
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by Zorgon on Dec 14, 2007 8:30 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Kelenna!!!!
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by Zorgon on Dec 14, 2007 8:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
this is
straight g
by RC650 on Dec 14, 2007 8:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
no
-looks more hopefully
build a team & destroy the roof
by Lat We N Trash on Dec 14, 2007 8:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Guess what guys?
Tony.psd = Da Man
http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/
by Zorgon on Dec 14, 2007 8:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
plz
you may kill my spirit just after 24 minutes not now
build a team & destroy the roof
by Lat We N Trash on Dec 14, 2007 8:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
dang
Defense:
HOW MANY TIMES has Ellis abused Fisher? Will someone tell Monta that wild flopping DOES NOT WORK on the perimeter? Can he grow some balls and shut down DEREK FISHER? To make matters worse, playing him at the 2 means Baron has to bang with bigger guys and take more punishment. Ellis is a liability, don't believe the flash.
Rebounds. Nellie finally grew a brain stem and played Al and Biedrins together, cutting down on some of the second chance opportunities.
Bynum? Will the guards please come back on defense and BLOCK OUT? At least get a body on him? If Bynum is in the paint BE READ TO CRASH DOWN and stop the alley oop!
Memo to our pansy defenders: if you're gonna foul, FOUL HARD or get the f- out of the way!
Offense:
HELLO? DO WE HAVE A PLAN? HOw many contested pull-up jumpers have we taken? There is no excuse for a PUTRID half of offensive execution.
RUN SOME PLAYS.
We have gone to Harrington with success- GET HIM THE BALL on the elbow or the post. Keep going to it.
Move off the ball, cut backdoor, if you're dribble into traffic, SLOW DOWN, don't penetrate all the way, stop and kick earlier, knowing the lakers are waiting for us.
Jack? WTF are you thinkin? A bullet pass leading Mbenga, and then a drive-and-kick into the crowd. Please. We love your random isht, but SOME control would be nice.
Pietrus: YOU ARE NOT JORDAN. STOP PLAYING LIKE YOU THINK YOU ARE MJ. You do not shoot on offense unless it's a kickout corner 3.
NELLIE: GET PIETRUS AND ELLIS OFF THE FLOOR
Man, we are a NO-IQ basketball team
Nellie needs to earn that raise he got.
24 > 23
WE NEED A BACKUP POINT GUARD
AIM: Jetforze
by OptionZero on Dec 14, 2007 8:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
man
The FSN crew showed the graphic for the Warriors' ~84% FT for the past 5 games. We've been shooting horrendously for the past couple games. Are FT and FG mutually exclusive all of a sudden?
by Caught Backcourt on Dec 14, 2007 8:56 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Uh Oh!
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by Zorgon on Dec 14, 2007 9:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Tied!!!!
Tony.psd = Da Man
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by Zorgon on Dec 14, 2007 9:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
THE LEAD!
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by Zorgon on Dec 14, 2007 9:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
oh god
What you thought that I only played basketball? I AM A Golden State WARRIOR!
by 24k state fan since 87 on Dec 14, 2007 9:13 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Fouls 3 and 4
by racsan on Dec 14, 2007 9:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
This
by Caught Backcourt on Dec 14, 2007 9:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Fouly Fouly Fouly!
Tony.psd = Da Man
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by Zorgon on Dec 14, 2007 9:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Seriously
Tony.psd = Da Man
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by Zorgon on Dec 14, 2007 9:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
LOL
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by Zorgon on Dec 14, 2007 9:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
great
Toward the end (JVG called it), unnecessary gambling into the passing lane he wasn't gonna get into, Farmer wide open j.
With the score 67-67, Ellis leads a 2 on 1 break, misses Al or Azubuike on the opposite side, settles for a pullup- BRICK
A few posseessions later, with nothing apparently in his way, he loses the ball to Fisher, who dishes ahead for a breakaway layup for walton.
WHEN WILL THE STUPID MISTAKES END?
I can find another guy who can hit midrange J's- WITHOUT critical mental lapses.
ARGH
24 > 23
WE NEED A BACKUP POINT GUARD
AIM: Jetforze
by OptionZero on Dec 14, 2007 9:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
wow
by belli nellie on Dec 14, 2007 11:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
harrington
It's a big part why our offense is much smoother- closer looks
THANK YOU NELLY for playing al back at the 4
24 > 23
WE NEED A BACKUP POINT GUARD
AIM: Jetforze
by OptionZero on Dec 14, 2007 9:35 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I wasn't able to catch the game
by BingBluNT on Dec 14, 2007 11:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
CROSHERE!
Tony.psd = Da Man
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by Zorgon on Dec 14, 2007 9:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Croshere
by belli nellie on Dec 14, 2007 11:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Barnes?
Tony.psd = Da Man
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by Zorgon on Dec 14, 2007 9:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Kill Turiaf Day!
Tony.psd = Da Man
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by Zorgon on Dec 14, 2007 9:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Can you say
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by Zorgon on Dec 14, 2007 9:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Techs
by greala on Dec 14, 2007 9:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
BIEDRINS TIP!!!!
Tony.psd = Da Man
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by Zorgon on Dec 14, 2007 10:08 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
OMG!
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by Zorgon on Dec 14, 2007 10:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
GO Golden State!!
by Trendostootyfruity on Dec 14, 2007 10:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Mwah! Mwah!
Tony.psd = Da Man
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by Zorgon on Dec 14, 2007 10:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Baron Davis
by Caught Backcourt on Dec 14, 2007 10:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
And with that...
by kyoung05 on Dec 14, 2007 10:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
OMG!!!!!
build a team & destroy the roof
by Lat We N Trash on Dec 14, 2007 10:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Bah!
Tony.psd = Da Man
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by Zorgon on Dec 14, 2007 10:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
WOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
THE WIN AND THE ACTUAL STEAL!!!!
Tony.psd = Da Man
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by Zorgon on Dec 14, 2007 10:13 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Waaaaaaaaarriors!!
" Sleepy Floyd is Superman!!!"
by CoachBarry on Dec 14, 2007 10:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
big W
would not be surprised by a 1-4 trip followed by a 4-0 run - every is huge even this early
by hardcore on Dec 14, 2007 10:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Steinmetz sucked big time
by eshock on Dec 14, 2007 10:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
FINALLY!!!!!!
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/boxscore?gid=2007121409
Portland 99, Utah 91
by muritqua on Dec 14, 2007 10:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Yeaaaaaa ITS OVER
i loved this game
by 8monta on Dec 14, 2007 10:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
This win will now
Go Bears!
by racsan on Dec 14, 2007 10:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
great win
WELCOME TO THE GUN SHOW!
by tadams1080 on Dec 14, 2007 10:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
i m far away
i haven't slept
i m cold ill
too much coffee (really too much)
puddle in my yard is in ice
but
i feel perfect
build a team & destroy the roof
by Lat We N Trash on Dec 14, 2007 10:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
nman
i'll take it, but all the mistakes that we normally make only once or twice a game, we made a dozen times
i'm fearful for the future
but i'm happy since the jazz also lost
24 > 23
WE NEED A BACKUP POINT GUARD
AIM: Jetforze
by OptionZero on Dec 14, 2007 10:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
lucky win
-i agree that 48% 3pts is more result of luck
but wins like this building a team and helping to players develop them game more cool minded and make better decisions
build a team & destroy the roof
by Lat We N Trash on Dec 14, 2007 10:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You know how the saying goes...
I hate it when the dubs show that they're good enough to win, but don't. This feels good. Besides, moral victories are for suckas.
Right?
Best duo since...
by Tim N Chris Burger on Dec 14, 2007 11:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Baron throwing up the three fingers...
by Zack Vank on Dec 14, 2007 10:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
the best stat line of the game
he finally helped the team get a win
by azw on Dec 14, 2007 10:58 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
but this game
build a team & destroy the roof
by Lat We N Trash on Dec 14, 2007 11:38 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
just got back from the game
by dj fuzzylogic on Dec 14, 2007 11:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Matt Barnes...
by aznwarrior44 on Dec 14, 2007 11:55 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
also....
by aznwarrior44 on Dec 14, 2007 11:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
haha
by belli nellie on Dec 14, 2007 11:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
My favorite anti-Kobe moment
by racsan on Dec 14, 2007 11:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Mbenga vs. Foyle
by belli nellie on Dec 14, 2007 11:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
the difference
by Number22Drew on Dec 15, 2007 12:27 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
jackson played like sh!t (again)
by AJC3317 on Dec 15, 2007 12:48 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Great Win
Bring on the BD Show!!!
by dajrichshow on Dec 15, 2007 12:56 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
matt barnes
The refs are gonna dick us and call all the tick tack fouls, you need to LAY SOMEONE OUT and make the other team PAY
Just like after Ellis got TORCHED by fisher all last game and this first half, he finally got one (yeah, just one) back on Fish by ripping the ball away.
24 > 23
WE NEED A BACKUP POINT GUARD
AIM: Jetforze
by OptionZero on Dec 15, 2007 1:10 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Matt Barnes
by nautica on Dec 15, 2007 1:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That was a
by semarubaka on Dec 15, 2007 1:33 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
by singha on Dec 15, 2007 1:40 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
quite a game by the dubs
man, is it just me or does monta just never smile during a game?? i'm rewatching the game right now and all the dubs players are cheering after baron's 3 put them up 4 but kid didn't even crack a smile. it's weird
baron = mvp
by disguy on Dec 15, 2007 1:58 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Great Team Win
Best stats were THUD DNP and Pietrus 10 mins.
Worst moment? Al with a weak reach with 8 secs left and the W's leading by 4. Why? Doesn't anyone on the sideline say "no fouls"?
Still a great win.
by philsmith75 on Dec 15, 2007 4:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

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