OPEN THREAD: Game #28 - Warriors vs. Cavaliers

by dj fuzzylogic on Dec 23, 2007 1:57 PM PST in Previews

Warriors (W-L): 15-12

Cavaliers (W-L): 12-15

Time: 3:00PM PST tip off

TV FSN Bay Area

It's two days before the annual day of paper wasting -- the unwrapping of gifts that is -- and the Warriors take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road. After the Warriors basically gift wrapped their poor play yesterday to the New Jersey Nets last night, can we expect them to bounce back and bring us some holiday cheer?

Update (Atma Brother #1):

Warriors Win!! 105-96

Final Boxscore

Stay tuned for the Recap!

Perhaps its the egg nog and fruit cake that's weighing the Warriors down, but tonight they face an equally frustrating team. Are the Cavaliers the next Miami Heat (sans the ring)? Is making it to the NBA Finals somehow becoming a curse?

With quite arguably the best player in the league right now, the Cavaliers are starting to look like the Philadelphia Sixers of the early (or even late) Iverson era. Or rather, the less than stellar free-agent acquisitions and draft picks surrounding King James make you cringe thinking that he might end up having a KG-esque career (look out Boston in 10 years!); the years of sacrifice and ugly wine colored jerseys all for nothing. Despite James putting up some of the most Magic Johnson-esque's numbers since Magic Johnson, the Cavs have stumbled losing 7 of their last 10. And lucky for us, Larry Hughes is putting up some of the worst stats of his career (10.1 pts a game, lowest since rookie season), shooting less than 35% from the field. Lets hope another former bay area professional sports athlete doesn't dismantle his former bay area team a la Jeff Garcia right now in the first qaurter versus the Niners. Sigh.

I imagine the Warriors will get their act together tonight; as the pattern shows, they usually bounce back well against a embarassing loss. To get you excited about the season, here are some videos to tie you over until the game (predictions after videos):

Warriors and FSN Bay Area wish you the best this holiday season

PREDICTIONS:

* Warriors by 5
* Baron Davis goes for 22-7-8
* In anothern Eastern European showdown, the more active and mobile AB shuts down creaky Z and explodes for 15-13-4 (blocks)
* Boobie (Daniel Gibson) hits 6 threes is unable to contain Monta and Baron
* A relative gives us an unstylish sweater from JC Penny as a holiday gift.

Drop your predictions for tonights game in the comments before and during the game!

Notes:
If you haven't already submitted a guess for our Xmas Ticket Contest , hop to it!

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asdf

I think we'll see good games coming from atleast two of BD, Jax or Al maybe all three.

by Psion on Dec 23, 2007 2:38 PM PST reply actions

I feel

that we struggle the most against teams with a decent shotblocker, because then we stop going to the rim and settle for jumpers. This is especially true for Jack as he is very prone to getting rejected. I don't believe the Cavs block that many shots, so I look for a dominating day in the paint. If we keep the rebounds even, we might pull this out.

by racsan on Dec 23, 2007 2:46 PM PST reply actions

All I want for Christmas...

...is for the Cleveland Cavaliers to crumble.

Oh... and also, this: http://www.baconsalt.com/

by Zack Vank on Dec 23, 2007 2:47 PM PST reply actions

DUDE

I've tried that stuff.

It's every bit as good as you think.

by Hash on Dec 23, 2007 2:50 PM PST up reply actions

mmmm

sure sounds good... and heart attack inducing

by llamalimbo1 on Dec 23, 2007 3:50 PM PST up reply actions

Dualing Triple Doubles, Part II

Gonna be like W's v Wiz, with King James and the Baron getting midieval with it.

Best duo since...

by Tim N Chris Burger on Dec 23, 2007 2:53 PM PST reply actions

i am going to be happy either way.

i was pessimistic in my predictions in the tix contest. That way if we lose my predictions will be right and I will get a chance to win tix.

If I am wrong the Dubs will win by a bunch and I'll be extremely happy because we will beaten Lebron which is a good revenge for last night and the home game we lost last time.

Win win situation!

by saintdee on Dec 23, 2007 2:59 PM PST reply actions

i predict

that my score of 170 will win the tickets to minnesota game

by NinerWarrior on Dec 23, 2007 3:05 PM PST reply actions

Congrats!

I thought I had it! If only nelson would have given POB, Marco and Wright 7 min of garbage time. Dang it.

Hey if you can't make it to the game let me know. 2nd place sucks ; (

by olympicmike on Dec 23, 2007 9:42 PM PST up reply actions

congrats

build a team & destroy the roof

by Lat We N Trash on Dec 23, 2007 9:45 PM PST up reply actions

anybody know

what row are the section 109 seats in the contest?

by twelve years on Dec 23, 2007 3:07 PM PST reply actions

Tickets

are in section 109, row 27.

by WarriorForLife on Dec 23, 2007 3:25 PM PST up reply actions

Baron will kill 'em

Our big guys have to hustle for every rebound for this to be an easy win. Otherwise it will be a bit more difficult, but we should win this.

C'mon, who is supposed to stop Baron? Or Monta? We'll go to the line more often that yesterday.

The Cavs frontcourt is decent, but if we hit the boards hard, we'll win this 1.

by Cereal Killer on Dec 23, 2007 3:10 PM PST reply actions

Predictions

Buike get more burn than he has lately ends up with 22pts in 40 min

Jackson gets in foul trouble early despite shooting well from three

Cro gets in the game for 11min

Marco makes a breif appearance at the end of the first half and doesn't get to touch the ball

Barnes shoots well from three and end up with 18pts

by olympicmike on Dec 23, 2007 3:11 PM PST reply actions

Can't watch the game...

Until I get off work. So...

by olympicmike on Dec 23, 2007 3:13 PM PST up reply actions

Here are my three...

posts. I can't wait to win those tickets. =P

by olympicmike on Dec 23, 2007 3:14 PM PST up reply actions

Good god...

...Jackson can barely move.

by Zack Vank on Dec 23, 2007 3:12 PM PST reply actions

double dribble?

thats a crap call. ha cavs 0-3 on 3s

by twelve years on Dec 23, 2007 3:13 PM PST reply actions

What bet did Gooden Lose?!

by hardcore on Dec 23, 2007 3:17 PM PST reply actions

it looks like

jackson doesnt even want to play

by NinerWarrior on Dec 23, 2007 3:18 PM PST reply actions

foot in mouth

as jackson drains a 3

by NinerWarrior on Dec 23, 2007 3:19 PM PST reply actions

Please!

Put our foot in your mouth a little more oftenn.LOL!

by Psion on Dec 23, 2007 3:24 PM PST up reply actions

Oops!

your foot in your mouth not our foot in your mouth.

by Psion on Dec 23, 2007 3:25 PM PST up reply actions

Ws attacking the paint -> open 3s

by hardcore on Dec 23, 2007 3:20 PM PST reply actions

wow

we seem very motivated tonight.

WELCOME TO THE GUN SHOW!

by tadams1080 on Dec 23, 2007 3:20 PM PST reply actions

Finally we've got some 1st quarter energy.

I think these guys finally talked about it and the Nets game probably humbled them a bit. Baron can't be super man in the fourth every game.

Through thinNthinN?

by k759 on Dec 23, 2007 3:21 PM PST reply actions

If Jackson looks disinterested...

...it's probably cause of the hyperextended knee.

Can you think of how many guys would try to guard LeBron on a hyperextended knee? I can't. Only the unique blend of crazy, brave idiocy Jack brings.

by Zack Vank on Dec 23, 2007 3:22 PM PST reply actions

Gibson starting over Hughes

That either saids a lot about Gibson, or the deterioration of Hughes.

Through thinNthinN?

by k759 on Dec 23, 2007 3:24 PM PST reply actions

jax looked ok on that drive & score

by hardcore on Dec 23, 2007 3:24 PM PST reply actions

very nice take by Monta

good stuff.

Through thinNthinN?

by k759 on Dec 23, 2007 3:25 PM PST reply actions

Ws driving = and 1s

an inside game, at last ...

by hardcore on Dec 23, 2007 3:25 PM PST reply actions

Dangerous and bad passes

We've had several of these already.

Through thinNthinN?

by k759 on Dec 23, 2007 3:35 PM PST reply actions

dubs owe us one...

for the pathetic effort last night. After Bynum-izing Josh Boone, letting him clear 8 ORB's for the first time since he was in 5th grade, GS needs to box out, play energetic D, and play with heart and focus for 48 mins. That should be sufficient to get a W against a team with 1 good player. GO DUBS---Merry Christmas GSoM!

by kitoko on Dec 23, 2007 3:36 PM PST reply actions

could not ask

for a better first quarter!

by racsan on Dec 23, 2007 3:37 PM PST reply actions

that's what I'm talkin about

Baron drives, 2FT & Cavs in penalty in 1st Qtr

now, if we can withstand the Labron surge ...

by hardcore on Dec 23, 2007 3:38 PM PST reply actions

so far so good...

...if they can keep up this pace, 152 for the game would be a sweet Christmas present for the faithful...

by kitoko on Dec 23, 2007 3:38 PM PST reply actions

If they really keep this pace

then the person that guessed with the biggest total will probably win the tix.

Through thinNthinN?

by k759 on Dec 23, 2007 3:47 PM PST up reply actions

I can only hope

I guessed 195. I'll take a look but I think I guessed the highest.

by Psion on Dec 23, 2007 3:52 PM PST up reply actions

5-6 from 3

Yee.

by WarriorForLife on Dec 23, 2007 3:39 PM PST reply actions

The anti-flop D by Al...

Never thought the the ol' matador defense could be used for good. Al used it on Andy V, and he throws up a 2 ft brick, fishing for a foul. Classic.

Best duo since...

by Tim N Chris Burger on Dec 23, 2007 3:39 PM PST reply actions

Anybody

have a live feed for this game?!?

by WarriorForLife on Dec 23, 2007 3:41 PM PST reply actions

Funny

Sure seems like they came out with something to prove after last night's disaster. Hopefully, they can start to play first halves like this a little more consistently.

by SkipT on Dec 23, 2007 3:43 PM PST reply actions

Someone

please help beans out on the boards

Through thinNthinN?

by k759 on Dec 23, 2007 3:44 PM PST reply actions

80%????? Wow

So anti the last 4 games.

Through thinNthinN?

by k759 on Dec 23, 2007 3:46 PM PST reply actions

hear the boos

love it their booing their own team.

by bioecon on Dec 23, 2007 3:47 PM PST reply actions

our evil twin

is playing tonight..Id like to introduce you to DR.Jeckyl

by highflya on Dec 23, 2007 3:48 PM PST reply actions

we are

EN FUEGO!!! Go warriors

by highflya on Dec 23, 2007 3:49 PM PST reply actions

3pt%

fantastic!!!

build a team & destroy the roof

by Lat We N Trash on Dec 23, 2007 3:49 PM PST reply actions

up by

twenty twin twin..I sure hope we win!!
More importantly I want me some lower bowl tickets.

by highflya on Dec 23, 2007 3:51 PM PST reply actions

Link for the game

Go to this page and you will find a link for the game, although they expire, people put new ones on every few minutes.
http://forum.myp2p.eu/viewtopic.php?id=23986&p=21

Good game for us so far, 7-8 from 3 and 11/13 from the line.

by zaki on Dec 23, 2007 3:51 PM PST reply actions

Monta!

yesssirrrrrrrrrr

by llamalimbo1 on Dec 23, 2007 3:51 PM PST reply actions

wow

does anyone else see our fg % right now? This is ridiculous, I hope we finish above 50 %

by Bayareaballa86 on Dec 23, 2007 3:55 PM PST reply actions

The cavs need

sydney montcrief.

Best duo since...

by Tim N Chris Burger on Dec 23, 2007 3:58 PM PST reply actions

Yawn.

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Dec 23, 2007 3:59 PM PST reply actions

Technicals for both coaches

Quite funny, first coach Brown gets called and then after Monta called for a charge, Nellie got angry and he got called. If it was a closer game, Monta's charge and then Nellie's technical could have been key as what would have been a 3-point play was taken away and they got 1 point from the technical free-throw as well as possession and if they had scored a 3 with that possession, it could have been a 7 point differential from what could have happened to what would have.

by zaki on Dec 23, 2007 4:01 PM PST reply actions

PIETRUS SUKS ASS

ven i were wining by as much we are, he sucks ass so much.i woulnt mid trading him for a damn 2nd rounder. please freakin take air face out of this freakin team.

by GSwarrior on Dec 23, 2007 4:03 PM PST reply actions

pietrus

he is the only one in the - of +/- on our team, coincidence?

by Bayareaballa86 on Dec 23, 2007 4:05 PM PST up reply actions

up just by 13

it will be a hard game in 3rd Q

build a team & destroy the roof

by Lat We N Trash on Dec 23, 2007 4:13 PM PST reply actions

Meh

Could have closes that half out a little better, but I suppose I'm not in much of a position to complain.

by SkipT on Dec 23, 2007 4:13 PM PST reply actions

Baron and Monta

played the whole first half. Hope we won't need them much come fourth quarter.

by WarriorForLife on Dec 23, 2007 4:18 PM PST reply actions

You can always depend on Pietrus

to make you mad!

by warriordean on Dec 23, 2007 4:19 PM PST reply actions

well my predictions

arent turning out too good

by twelve years on Dec 23, 2007 4:19 PM PST reply actions

58.3% from 3, 57.9% overall

We r hitting everything while they struggle (Cavs 43% from the field and 9% from 3). Most often stuff like that evens out in the 2nd half...but not today.

Boom Dizzle and Monta have a combined 32 points, 1 more than half of our points and the Cavs can't stop 'em.

by Cereal Killer on Dec 23, 2007 4:20 PM PST reply actions

Well at least their not down 10+...

Feels good when they don't have to go on a 10-0 run just to get back in the game after half time.

Best duo since...

by Tim N Chris Burger on Dec 23, 2007 4:21 PM PST reply actions

so good .. then blah

Frustratating to see them play so well for a quarter or so, then let off the accelerator.

by soem on Dec 23, 2007 4:21 PM PST reply actions

The contest

I put down 188, i just realized that some of u have 189/190, thanks a lot!!! It's like the price is right where they bet just a dollar more then the last guy.

Through thinNthinN?

by k759 on Dec 23, 2007 4:33 PM PST reply actions

Refs blatant bad call

Clearly Booby just lost the ball out of bounds .. but the refs give it back to the Cavs. That Mike Brown technical is the first half is still paying great dividends.

by soem on Dec 23, 2007 4:35 PM PST reply actions

jhsd

why is larry hughes getting booed?

by twelve years on Dec 23, 2007 4:39 PM PST reply actions

I was going to ask the same question

Hughes is getting a lot of stick from the crowd, I don't know why. I know he's had a bad game and has a bad contract but it's a bit harsh, isn't it?

by zaki on Dec 23, 2007 4:43 PM PST up reply actions

$17 mil a year

Our announcers said it. Larry is getting paid $17 million a year, and is mostly a non-starter now.

by soem on Dec 23, 2007 4:49 PM PST up reply actions

Can't get rid of him

What are they supposed to do? You can't trade him. Who wants a guy like this? ... Except for the Knicks? They go for everyone. Marbury for Hughes? Trading bad for worse. Isiah is probably already on the phone.

by Cereal Killer on Dec 23, 2007 4:52 PM PST up reply actions

man

wish we played like this last night

WELCOME TO THE GUN SHOW!

by tadams1080 on Dec 23, 2007 4:43 PM PST reply actions

way to go warriors

The pace and intensity is back ... don't let up.
So sweet to see when its rolling ...

by soem on Dec 23, 2007 4:47 PM PST reply actions

Looks Like I'll be wrong

Definitely won't be surprised to see the kids start to get some playing time in this one.

by SkipT on Dec 23, 2007 4:51 PM PST reply actions

91 in 3 quarters

Keep it up!

by Cereal Killer on Dec 23, 2007 4:53 PM PST reply actions

+/- stat

All Warriors have +, all Cavs have -. Yee

by WarriorForLife on Dec 23, 2007 4:53 PM PST reply actions

yes!

put in the italian stallion and B Wright

WELCOME TO THE GUN SHOW!

by tadams1080 on Dec 23, 2007 4:54 PM PST reply actions

CONTEST SCORE AFTER 3 QUARTERS

18
0
14
10
38
49
24

=153

by twelve years on Dec 23, 2007 4:55 PM PST reply actions

+24

it means that Cavs have to get back 2 pts every min
-impossible -Lebron loox just halfLebron tonite

fireworx worx

build a team & destroy the roof

by Lat We N Trash on Dec 23, 2007 4:55 PM PST reply actions

Time to rest the starters

If the second unit loses this lead, they should all get cut.

by warriordean on Dec 23, 2007 4:59 PM PST reply actions

soon i think

because this game was just 5 and 1/2 warriors game till now

build a team & destroy the roof

by Lat We N Trash on Dec 23, 2007 5:01 PM PST up reply actions

Lead by 21 in the fourth

Nellie should take the starters out and give Wright, Belinelli, DJ Banger and Azubuike some playing time and the starters some rest - they've done a good job today.

by zaki on Dec 23, 2007 5:01 PM PST reply actions

moist

I thought the team would come out dry into this game, but glad that they are just dominating

by PHUT! on Dec 23, 2007 5:03 PM PST reply actions

PAWNED

yep, thats right we put the hammer down tonight. Nellie, can u please sub some rookies?

and how did MONTA get that wild layup?

brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Dec 23, 2007 5:07 PM PST reply actions

Man, what an exciting game.

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Dec 23, 2007 5:18 PM PST reply actions

Wow

Baron and Monta have yet to get any rest.

by WarriorForLife on Dec 23, 2007 5:18 PM PST reply actions

i cant believe

only 8 warriors played today

Hey fool, this ain't no football game!

by J2daZ on Dec 23, 2007 9:17 PM PST up reply actions

Jax sure gets alot of leeway from the refs

Oh, wait.

by SkipT on Dec 23, 2007 5:20 PM PST reply actions

Jackson Technical

With 0.1 seconds lefe.

by zaki on Dec 23, 2007 5:21 PM PST reply actions

Blowout

Checking the boxscores and the Pistons are killing the Rockets. I know the Pistons are good, but...they are increasing their lead with their young guns on the court. We need some of that. :)

by Cereal Killer on Dec 23, 2007 5:21 PM PST reply actions

yeah

it's done 3-2 roadtrip

build a team & destroy the roof

by Lat We N Trash on Dec 23, 2007 5:21 PM PST reply actions

overworking a lot of players

I don't know if it was needed to overwork a lot of the starters, but I guess it was good

Jack had to get a rasheed at the end of the game

by PHUT! on Dec 23, 2007 5:21 PM PST reply actions

Yehhh

Get em Jack

by WarriorForLife on Dec 23, 2007 5:22 PM PST reply actions

i am glad they won on a good note..

but i bet they come out flat against minnesota...

by saintdee on Dec 23, 2007 5:22 PM PST reply actions

Contest Final Numbers

LeBron's total points: 25
Total combined minutes of Wright, POB, and Belinelli: 0
Total 3 pointers attempted by the Dubs: 16
LeBron's Triple Double Difference: 7
Combined point total of Baron and Monta: 46
Difference between rest of Cavs and LeBron's scoring: 71
Warriors win by: 9

Total=174

I was way too high, well done to whoever won.

by SkipT on Dec 23, 2007 5:25 PM PST reply actions

If these numbers are right...

Olympicmike wins with a 170. Others got closer, but failed to post the three comments on this thread.

by WarriorForLife on Dec 23, 2007 5:32 PM PST up reply actions

i was at the niner game

so my commnents are late, but go niners and warriors! it was a great sunday indeed

Hey fool, this ain't no football game!

by J2daZ on Dec 23, 2007 9:16 PM PST up reply actions

bummer

False hope sucks... I thought I had it.

Oh well, I hope NinerWarrior has fun at the game.

The worst part is I told my wife that I thought I won before double checking. She's pissed. lol.

by olympicmike on Dec 23, 2007 9:47 PM PST up reply actions

Warriors win....

getting outrebounded and losing the turnover battle by 5. Difference? 52% from the field, 88% from the line against The Lebron's 41% and 64%.

by WarriorForLife on Dec 23, 2007 5:26 PM PST reply actions

Final score:

Warriors 105, Cleveland 96 (F)

Box score:

http://www.sportsline.com/nba/gamecenter/boxscore/NBA_20071223_GS@CLE

by muritqua on Dec 23, 2007 5:26 PM PST reply actions

lol

this boxscore isn't correct
-AB have 9 not 8 pts

build a team & destroy the roof

by Lat We N Trash on Dec 23, 2007 5:30 PM PST up reply actions

One ..

.. of the things that make the Warriors so exciting to watch, is that you never know what is going to happen. From game to game and sometimes from quarter to quarter.

Consistency is not their calling card so far.

by soem on Dec 23, 2007 5:28 PM PST reply actions

Good Win

We had a comfortable lead the whole game and never looked back, our first quarter set us on our way. However, I would have liked to have seen Wright, DJ Banger, Belinelli and more of Azubuike in the fourth quarter but Nellie didn't choose to play them. Still, I can't really complain after a good win to end a successful road-trip.

by zaki on Dec 23, 2007 5:29 PM PST reply actions

Good win!

In regards to the XMas Contest, posting in this Open Thread is now closed for counting towards your 3 post minimum. Thanks to all of you who participated!

We will be announcing the winner soon.

by Hash on Dec 23, 2007 5:49 PM PST reply actions

Nice to get...

...to head into Christmas with a win. ALthough it felt absolutely disgusting at the time, I think it may be for the best that they lost in New Jersey. Winning games despite starting slow like that can become a sort of negative reinforcement, so it's probably got that they got bit and started trying harder to come out strong.

Anybody else notice that Biedrins' hair is flat in those Warriors holiday promos? I guess he only spikes it for the gameday exposure.

by Zack Vank on Dec 23, 2007 6:26 PM PST reply actions

At least

we finally got out of our shooting slump and salvaged this road trip.

by racsan on Dec 23, 2007 6:53 PM PST reply actions

nice win

i was wrong about tha cavs thought they would score 102

Hey fool, this ain't no football game!

by J2daZ on Dec 23, 2007 9:13 PM PST reply actions

Good win but...

why did Davis and Ellis play the entire game? Isn't that wasting minutes since we need to rest baron and we were up by double figures almost the whole game?

by Calamity on Dec 24, 2007 1:02 AM PST reply actions

Totally random and unrelated but...

Has anyone seen that new mcdonalds commercial where the guy wraps the table cloth around the food... well..... does anyone else see the striking resembalance to Monta? I mean its uncanny....

"Impossible is Nothing"

by Da City1 on Dec 24, 2007 2:19 AM PST reply actions