OPEN THREAD: Game #63- Warriors vs Clippers- Stakes Is Even Higher
Warriors (W-L): 28-35
Clippers (W-L): 29-31
Time: 7:30pm PST
TV: NBA TV
Radio: KNBR 680
On Wednesday night against the Melo-less Denver Nuggets it was time to find out the truth and we did- the Warriors are still in it. There was a LOT to like from that game. I called that game the most important game of the season. Well, with that win tonight's game against the LA Clippers becomes THE MOST IMPORTANT GAME OF THE SEASON- really.
The last time the Warriors faced the Paper Clips it was an incredibly frustrating blowout loss. Stakes were high, but the Dubs didn't come through. The worst part about the loss was having to list out 5 reasons why I love the Clippers. Hopefully at least GSoM friend ClipperSteve from Clips Nation enjoyed it. That loss started an ugly 6 game losing streak for the Warriors, that we'll happily gloss over here.
Thankfully things are different now. The Warriors finally have their starting five and with a healthier roster players who were unmatched as starters now help form a very nice bench. With Boom Dizzle and Jax somewhat healthy the Warriors have some defense (SFGate):
In contrast to the Warriors, things haven't been so bright for the Clips recently. Shaun Livingston suffered what might be the nastiest sports injury ever and their could be serious long term consequences. As my man Fuzzy said when the injury happened- "Livingston is like Penny, but before Penny was good." Very sad indeed.
Sam I Am Alien has missed the pass 3 games, but will probably play tonight at the Oracle. Stellar defender Quinton Ross is also questionable for tonight's game. Warrior fan hater Coach Mike Dunleavy Sr. still seems to have that unnecessary drama with Corey Maggette. You just get the feeling this team is going to explode and there's going to be major changes this summer.
Good thing we're Warriors fans. (Wait, did I just write that?) As Jason Richardson notes, it's all about TEAM here:
Vegas Odds: Warriors by 5 (as of 9:42am PST).
![]() The Clips ain't getting none tonight! (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) |
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* Also make sure to head on over to SBNation Hoops brother site Clips Nation and tell ClipperSteve how good looking Sam "Alien" Cassell and Chris "Caveman" Kaman are.
THROW UP A W!
UPDATE: Live Box Score from Yahoo!
UPDATE 2: In probably the biggest game of the past 12 years for this franchise...
THROW UP THAT W!!
Stay tuned for the Recap!
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Fo SHOOO
Here are my rundown:
- SJax continues his sloppy first quarters, coupled with fantastic finishes
- Beans continues his dominance of the glass, and TMNHarrington doesn't.
*JRich continues to knock down the corner 3 like he was born to do it.
Warriors by 13.

Playoffs in '07, baby!
by coma @ Golden State Of Mind on Mar 9, 2007 10:44 AM PST reply actions
yes
by tadams1080 on Mar 9, 2007 10:50 AM PST reply actions
grammar
not to be a snob or anything. i hope the warriors kick ass today.
by pacifictigerpepband on Mar 9, 2007 11:17 AM PST reply actions
Play off De La
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 11:22 AM PST up reply actions
what? i don't play pokemon
by pacifictigerpepband on Mar 9, 2007 11:40 AM PST up reply actions
If we can stay healthy
The Worst Part?
If Ross can't play, the Clippers are in trouble. They don't have anyone else who can come close to staying in front of Baron - and then there's Monta. Maybe Jason Hart will surprise me. Nah. Prolly not.
Of course the Clippers may be in trouble even with Ross they way you guys have played these last two.
Of course if Elton Brand blocks EVERY FOURTH QUARTER SHOT again, that will help.
Hey ClipperSteve
by KCBS Warrior Fan on Mar 9, 2007 12:37 PM PST up reply actions
give adonal three blocks
stakes is hella high. if warriors win, i might be ready to say...
Nice De La reference
by tadams1080 on Mar 9, 2007 12:41 PM PST reply actions
Oh 4 sho!
"Who's that?---
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 1:02 PM PST up reply actions
that video was sic...
Thank you youtube...
Bring back 90's hip hop...
by ThermoElectro on Mar 9, 2007 6:07 PM PST up reply actions
nba.com feeling the momentum
J-Rich:
Monta:
the warriors have at least three stars showing up every night (out of the foursome of b-diddy, j-rich, al harrington and steve jax) plus the rising stars beidrins and ellis. 6 highly talented guys in all, plus some other occasionally contributing folks. it's starting to look like that may be enough to be a playoff team.
oh, damn
by OaktownWarrior on Mar 9, 2007 1:28 PM PST up reply actions
Getting PUMPED!
When was the last time you can remember the Dubs with "No Injuries Reported"?
Let's do this thing tonight! If you haven't heard it, there's a great interview with Baron on KNBR, from yesterday's Fitz & Brooks show. At one point Fitz mention that Baron holds the record for the longest shot in NBA history:
At another point in the interview, Baron talks about getting the Arena PUMPED up:
We gotta bring the home court love tonight. If you're going to the game, don't wait for something to happen to start yelling. It's time to
STAND UP AND MAKE SOME NOISE!
(my best Franco impersonation)
Go Dubs!
by EternalWarriorsOptimist on Mar 9, 2007 1:28 PM PST reply actions
loved it when...
haha
I think this will be an easy day for Dubs!
by DouR on Mar 9, 2007 1:41 PM PST reply actions
let's do it
earlier in the year they won 5 in a row
by OaktownWarrior on Mar 9, 2007 6:35 PM PST up reply actions
Monta last night
i hope he didn't stay out too late.
go W's
TV
No HD
Good news all around!
Always like Fred Carter
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 7:36 PM PST reply actions
this sucks
Philly keeps winning
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 7:39 PM PST reply actions
Starting Lineups
- Jax
- Harrington
- BD
- JRich
- Biedrins
- Jason Hart (Sam off the bench)
- Corey Maggette
- Tim Thomas
- Cutino Mobley
- Elton Brand aka THE BEAST
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 7:41 PM PST reply actions
Lawler and Smith (FSNLA?)
Wooooo
haha
"They are loaded"
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 7:46 PM PST reply actions
Announcers
damn right, without quinton ross the clippers defense is like a sponge
wow
Maggette drawing a foul
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 7:50 PM PST reply actions
Fouls
tech on JR
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 7:52 PM PST reply actions
Seriously.
Dang I wish I could watch this. oh well, being an imaginary announcer while watching NBA.com's live stats is always fun...lol. :)
The T
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 7:56 PM PST up reply actions
Biedrins dribbling
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 7:54 PM PST reply actions
must have said something
Fast Paced
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 7:55 PM PST reply actions
wow.
(delayed post)
by OaktownWarrior on Mar 9, 2007 8:00 PM PST up reply actions
Sjax
Serious foul trouble
- JR-3
- BD-2
- Biedrins-2
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 7:58 PM PST reply actions
silver lining
nice
Haha
"OH MY!"
"Most money per basket in the league"
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 8:07 PM PST up reply actions
Tim Thomas
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 8:06 PM PST reply actions
End of 1st- Warriors 36, Clips 32
Keep playing at this pace and the Clips can't hang.
DO NOT DISRESPECT THOSE JERSEYS FELLAS!
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 8:10 PM PST reply actions
Harrington Shakin' Bakin'
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 8:13 PM PST reply actions
Woa
i dont like the clippers
BARNES BABY!
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 8:15 PM PST reply actions
DEEEEFENSE
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 8:17 PM PST reply actions
wow
UFO
Foyle- It's your Birthday!
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 8:23 PM PST reply actions
Free throws
Someone call a timeout!
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 8:25 PM PST reply actions
The line
Man, i'm getting so sick of hearing that. I swear he owns the Warriors.
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 8:29 PM PST reply actions
Man
Man!
man
by tadams1080 on Mar 9, 2007 8:31 PM PST reply actions
I don't want to jinx us, BUT
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 8:31 PM PST reply actions
If we..
haha
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 8:33 PM PST up reply actions
defense????
D!
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 8:32 PM PST reply actions
Aw foyle!
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 8:35 PM PST reply actions
Running!
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 8:35 PM PST reply actions
3 treys by BARNES BABY!
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 8:36 PM PST reply actions
anyone
by jngai on Mar 9, 2007 8:36 PM PST reply actions
IN YO FACE CASSELL!
STANDING OVATION
BD + Barnes doing big thangs in this 1st half
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 8:37 PM PST reply actions
Baron fast break
by bucsdork99 on Mar 9, 2007 8:39 PM PST reply actions
This...
What's with the refs?
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 8:41 PM PST reply actions
You think it's a
Who are the refs tonight?
ouch
by Caught Backcourt on Mar 9, 2007 8:42 PM PST reply actions
Warriors Crashing the boards
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 8:42 PM PST reply actions
At this point
At the half: Warriors 65, Clippers 48
Aside from the fouls, you really can't ask for more from the Dubs.
- BD with 17 points- on 5 shots
- The team is 16-17 from the charity stripe
- The Warriors are DOMINATING the boards with 29 to the Clips' 16
- In only 16 minutes Barnes Baby knocked down 3 treys, got 3 steals, 5 boards, and 1 dime.
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 8:46 PM PST reply actions
Well the good thing is..
PROTECT THIS HOUSE!
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 8:50 PM PST up reply actions
we got this...
Agreed
Beautifull
by interregnum on Mar 9, 2007 8:53 PM PST reply actions
Barnes
by warriorfaninlakerland on Mar 9, 2007 8:59 PM PST reply actions
Foyle's starting the 2nd half
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 9:00 PM PST reply actions
Adonal
BD's hustling like crazy.
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 9:01 PM PST reply actions
Ouch
Brand's starting to abuse Foyle
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 9:06 PM PST reply actions
Oh now i get it
Seriously he gets ALL the calls.
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 9:07 PM PST reply actions
Damn
by tadams1080 on Mar 9, 2007 9:08 PM PST reply actions
4 fouls on BD
Ooooh, in the replay I don't think he even touched Maggette.
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 9:09 PM PST reply actions
Damnit
thats has to be scary
4 fouls on JRich
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 9:11 PM PST reply actions
Refs are killing us
lets break this game open cmon!!!
by VonteegoCummings on Mar 9, 2007 9:12 PM PST reply actions
Monta
I know, natural point guards don't go off for 5,000 dunks during an All-Star game. Back off my baby!
ooo boy
Biedrins again
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 9:12 PM PST reply actions
Shot clock violation on the Clips
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 9:14 PM PST reply actions
Man
man
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 9:15 PM PST reply actions
fouls?
Jason Hart with 5 fouls
(i kid. I kid- Daniel Ewing)
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 9:16 PM PST reply actions
Clips making a run
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 9:19 PM PST reply actions
Maggette to the free throw line
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 9:22 PM PST reply actions
Wow
Jax starting to come on
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 9:24 PM PST reply actions
oooohhhh man
Monta drawing some smart offensive fouls
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 9:27 PM PST reply actions
Looking good.
by The City Warjorz on Mar 9, 2007 9:28 PM PST reply actions
Haha
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 9:28 PM PST reply actions
Just awful free throw shooting from Andris
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 9:29 PM PST reply actions
It woud be funny
the gained only 3 points on us
Jax with 6 dimes
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 9:32 PM PST reply actions
Monta's playing smart tonight
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 9:34 PM PST reply actions
i think monta has hit
Biedrins with
8 point game
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 9:38 PM PST reply actions
dang man
by tadams1080 on Mar 9, 2007 9:39 PM PST reply actions
6 point game
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 9:42 PM PST reply actions
Tim Thomas
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 9:43 PM PST reply actions
ooo boy
Warriors up by 6 with 4:47 left
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 9:46 PM PST reply actions
Smart play by BD
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 9:48 PM PST reply actions
Cruch time
The clock is on our side
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 9:51 PM PST reply actions
What is a realistic
by interregnum on Mar 9, 2007 9:53 PM PST reply actions
this second half
5 fouls on BD
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 9:53 PM PST reply actions
OH NO
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 9:54 PM PST reply actions
Aw man
Now it's a 6 point game.
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 9:54 PM PST reply actions
Warrior Killer TIm THomas
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 9:55 PM PST reply actions
Aw man
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 9:56 PM PST reply actions
Seriously!
Oh man
Clips missing three's like crazy
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 9:58 PM PST reply actions
8 point lead
Must not lose... Must not lose... Must not lose...
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 9:59 PM PST reply actions
I'm luvin' it
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 10:00 PM PST reply actions
there we go
YEA!
by tadams1080 on Mar 9, 2007 10:01 PM PST reply actions
hooray
by pacifictigerpepband on Mar 9, 2007 10:03 PM PST reply actions
Aw yeah
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 10:04 PM PST reply actions
18 games left
9 on the road
by warriorfaninlakerland on Mar 9, 2007 10:09 PM PST reply actions
gotta love...
8-10, 9-9 7 rebounds
Looking at the standings
Whoa...
by MVP @ Golden State Of Mind on Mar 9, 2007 10:12 PM PST reply actions
Woooooooooo
Btw the Lakers lost today too!
Foyle put up some good minutes
by The City Warjorz on Mar 9, 2007 10:15 PM PST reply actions
Tightly called game
Whatever.

Playoffs in '07, baby!
by coma @ Golden State Of Mind on Mar 9, 2007 10:21 PM PST reply actions
lol
(i thought to myself, was i making unconscious posts last night...?)
by OaktownWarrior on Mar 10, 2007 7:11 AM PST up reply actions
About the standings...
O yeah!
6. LA Lakers 19.5
7. Denver 22.0
8. LA Clippers 22.5
9. Sacramento 23.5
10. Golden State 24.0
11. New Orl/OKC 24.0
12. Minnesota 24.5
13. Portland 26.5
I'm pretty sure those are current.

Playoffs in '07, baby!
by coma @ Golden State Of Mind on Mar 9, 2007 10:30 PM PST up reply actions
Are those yours
by interregnum on Mar 9, 2007 10:59 PM PST up reply actions
oooh ooh

Playoffs in '07, baby!
by coma @ Golden State Of Mind on Mar 9, 2007 11:06 PM PST up reply actions
Here you go
http://www.goldenstateofmind.com/story/2006/12/18/13384/257
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 9, 2007 11:18 PM PST up reply actions
Not necessarily
BD IS
Woohoo!
Let's ride that momentum and win more games and hope other teams ahead of us (and behind us for that matter) keep losing!
Clippers schedule
sigh.

Playoffs in '07, baby!
by coma @ Golden State Of Mind on Mar 10, 2007 1:03 AM PST up reply actions
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