OPEN THREAD: Game # 81 - Mavs @ Warriors - Fate...
by Hash on Apr 17, 2007 9:24 AM PDT
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Warriors: (W-L): 40-40
Mavs: (W-L): 66-14
TV: FSN Bay Area
Radio: KNBR 1050
Time: 7:30PM PST tip off
It's time to make our own fate.
All of the ups and downs, all of the injuries, all of the bad calls, all of the great games, and all of the bad ones; tonight can elevate or erase them all. Tonight the Warriors have an opportunity to do something really special.
Granted, everything is still very circumstantial. We're still tied to the Clippers at the hip to some degree, but for the first time in a VERY LONG TIME, the Warriors are officially in control over their own destiny.
As we sit today and wait for the Biggest Game of The Past 12 Years against the Mavs tonight, our minds are plagued with nothing but questions. It's no secret that for some unknown reason, we own the Mavs. This will be our third and final meeting with them in this regular season, and they haven't walked away with a win yet. Consider the fact that the Mavs have the best record in the NBA with a mere 14 losses all season. In my mind that makes us quite a threat to them.
The questions linger. How is Avery going to respond to this? What exactly is he going to throw at us tonight? As a good coach, I'm sure he wants to rest his starters. But as a smart coach, I'm sure he'd rather play the Clippers than us in the first round. Questions, questions, questions...
While we tip off with the Mavericks tonight, the Clippers will already be underway with the Suns - in Phoenix. I need not tell you the combination of events that can happen as a result of these two games (see The W Column: 12 Years, 40 Wins, 40 Losses, and 2 Games).
But enough talk from us. Let's hear your predictions Warriors Nation!
Vegas Odds: Warriors by 4.5 (as of 8:30am PST). It looks like Vegas has the inside scoop on Avery's decision tonight. That or they're tired of losing money every time we play the Mavericks
GSoM Prediction: There are times when it is fitting for us here at GSoM to sit quietly and let the fans speak. Now is one of those times.
Tonight especially, make sure to drop your vote for who you think will win in the Comments. If you're watching or listening near a computer, post any comments you have during the game right here.
ON YOUR FEET WARRIORS! Tonight we fight.
UPDATE: More preview madness from around the web for tonight's BIG game...
- One for the Ages [Fast Break]
- Quest for the Playoffs: Warriors' strategy: Mind over Mavericks [SFGate]
- Tuesday Warriors Game Links [Mavs Moneyball]
- Dallas (66-14) at Golden State (40-40) [Yahoo!]
UPDATE 2: Dirk Nowitzki, Erik Dampier, Josh Howard, and Jerry Stackhouse are all sitting this one out. Check out the preview over at SBN brother site Mavs Moneyball. Avery's a good coach.
UPDATE 3: Live Box Score from Yahoo!
UPDATE 4: The Clippers-Suns game is over on NBATV. BEAT LA! Live Box Score from Yahoo!
UPDATE 5:
The Clippers beat the Suns earlier tonight, so it all comes down to tomorrow...
Stay tuned for the Recap!
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Warriors win - Clippers lose
by sfhand on Apr 17, 2007 9:33 AM PDT reply actions
Come out big
My prediction
yup
by tadams1080 on Apr 17, 2007 10:05 AM PDT reply actions
1st quarter
Not sure if i just predicted who will win...I guess I would like to wait until after the 1st quarter to decide :)
Let's Go Oakland! Gas, Brake, Dip.
gonna be there
go w's!!!
No HD
by GoNellieGo on Apr 17, 2007 11:24 AM PDT reply actions
yeah :(
by chimp on Apr 17, 2007 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions
@ work...can't focus
I think that Avery is going to try and crush the Warriors early and that the Warriors are going to be anxious/excited/nervous and may rush things early in the first. That will lead to an early timeout by Nellie (4 mins in?) and I expect the Warriors to respond with a strong close to the first and opening of the second.
I'm worried about closing out the half and opening the third quarter with consistent energy. The Warriors have proven to be a talented, deep team recently but they still need to realize that the best teams in the league are the best because they give 48 minutes of effort every night. That third quarter against Kings nearly gave me a heart attack. If we do that against the Mavs we are cooked.
If they can withstand the Mavs (stay within 10 points) through 6 mins left in the third then I think we cruise to victory as Avery pulls Dirk, Howard and Terry for the last 18 mins.
Warriors by 9.
by McJ on Apr 17, 2007 11:27 AM PDT reply actions
warrriors clinch
lol
by djchuckdeez on Apr 17, 2007 12:56 PM PDT reply actions
Going to the game
Predictions: Close first quarter. We're going to blow it open in the second. A chant of "sweep" will start eventually.
Darn, I'm gonna miss House...
we win tonight - i still hope for 8th seed
i heard that the game is sold out already!
by stedanko on Apr 17, 2007 1:42 PM PDT reply actions
man
by Warrior fan 23 on Apr 17, 2007 1:59 PM PDT reply actions
We will win
by warriorsfan1033 on Apr 17, 2007 2:03 PM PDT reply actions
yea
Playoff Rally 2006-2007
by tadams1080 on Apr 17, 2007 2:13 PM PDT reply actions
I am excited
also, i dont know if it has been mentioned, but there is an A's game that starts at 7 so be prepared for traffic.
by jngai on Apr 17, 2007 2:19 PM PDT reply actions
MR Cleo says
I'll be in nose bleeds. I BELEEB PLAY'ONS!
Adonal, the ultimate fighter
by WhoreRIORS on Apr 17, 2007 2:24 PM PDT reply actions
This Sucks
Calling a Warriors victory 121-119.
i'll be at the game...
muktuk is your savior...
i will be wearing clothes. so catch me there!
im a dude with long hair so just approach me and just say hi mutkuk
by Muktuk on Apr 17, 2007 2:33 PM PDT reply actions
oh boy!!
GIVE THEM NOTHING!
by MVP @ Golden State Of Mind on Apr 17, 2007 4:35 PM PDT reply actions
Warriors Will Win or Die Trying
by ThisIZtheSeason on Apr 17, 2007 4:39 PM PDT reply actions
so
"all harrington
not the smartest guy
by zkmavz on Tue Apr 17, 2007 at 12:03:27 PM EDT "
who's all harrington? i mean, if youre gonna insult someone, at least spell his name right.
"All Harrington not the smartest guy"
by Nooob on Apr 17, 2007 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Warriors are normally Ballin, but tonight, expect
SLAMMIN!
(What? Adonal's too fat for Wheaties.)
(Of course, maning that they will face a scrub team, and we'll se a lot of ADONAL!)
With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....
take care of bisness
GO WARRIORS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SHOW 'EM WHAT THEY'RE GONNA HAVE TO WATCH OUT FOR!!!!!!!!
Warriors win
mavs sitting out!
if i heard it right on the radio, that is!
Wow
UhOh
With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....
Wowowowo
With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....
Alright, noones gonna read it, but:
With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....
Who do you think we're gonna see first Zorg
Whoops, Yahoo says he's out on the season with ACL surgery, so Pops Mensa-Bonsuh or Foyle?
*Pops Mensah-Bonsu
by back2back51s on Apr 17, 2007 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions
It's a toughie
I say Mensah-Bonsu just cause he's young and they want him to gain experience. I really wanna see Kevin Willis do some Ballin though.
With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....
44 now!
How long did Kareem A.Jabbar play?
by back2back51s on Apr 17, 2007 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Hahahahah
by jonathan on Apr 17, 2007 7:56 PM PDT reply actions
I DONT BELIVE IT!!!
GO WARRIORS!! TODAY IS D DAY!!!
Willis: Oldest EVER in NBA
You've got that right. Kind of surprising, you'd think maybe some team in the 50s had a guy who was 47 who was there cause he knew the coach and was a fan favourite victory cigar (Foyle).
With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....
phoenix not shooting at all
At least tonight Maggette
The refs must have got a memo by Stern or something.
by back2back51s on Apr 17, 2007 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions
and look what else
alright
I wanna see
FOY-LE
WILL-IS
FOY-LE
WILL-IS
With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....
I'm glad this isn't Dallas' Last Game
Come on Suns
by MP2Fan on Apr 17, 2007 9:02 PM PDT reply actions
one of the rare moments
SunsGossip?
Small ball blueprint being heralded now that they're using it?
What's not to love!
by back2back51s on Apr 17, 2007 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Clips Nation is complaining
they should complain
no question...suns playing to win
For once I want the Suns to win
by MP2Fan on Apr 17, 2007 9:13 PM PDT reply actions
Damn Suns
by MP2Fan on Apr 17, 2007 9:18 PM PDT reply actions
Gah
Give 'em the reverse commentator jinx again.
man..
extremely..
by dj fuzzylogic on Apr 17, 2007 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Suns
I HATE YOU SO MUCH! EXPECIALLY MIKE D'ANTONIS STUPID MUSTACHE!!!!
With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....
haha..
down 2
Hart
#2- Good.........
With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....
Amare scores
With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....
Clips win
by MP2Fan on Apr 17, 2007 9:26 PM PDT reply actions
Guy
Makes 2nd...
Game Over, say hello to Portland....
With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....
I REALLY don't like
god damnit
Warriors will have to earn
by MP2Fan on Apr 17, 2007 9:29 PM PDT reply actions
WILLIS IS OUT THERE!!!!
With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....
I swear
With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....
OH YES
AARARARARARARAGH YOU MAKE ME WANT TO PULL MY HAIR OUT!!!!!!!
With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....
THE GAME IS OVER
With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....
zorg
they dont deserve to play tonight
2 travelling calls on Jasikevicius
Adonal lost in space
numerous turnovers.....
by VonteegoCummings on Apr 17, 2007 9:43 PM PDT reply actions
Well
by SpreeForThree on Apr 17, 2007 9:44 PM PDT reply actions
POWELL?!?!?!?
With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....
andris
Yes
With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....
OMFG
I DONT FREAKING CARE YOU INGRATES!!!!!! THEY"RE BACKUPS!!!!!!!
With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....
at least for tonight
THEY WERE REALLY HORRIBLE IN THE MINNY GAME...
cant reward them with playing time...
by VonteegoCummings on Apr 17, 2007 9:53 PM PDT reply actions
I didn't watch that game
Sarunas was bad, Kelenna pretty good.
3 mins left doesn't = 32 point breakdown
by back2back51s on Apr 17, 2007 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I DO NOT
SEE JRICH ON THE FLOOR
SEE ELLIS ON THE FLOOR
With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....
OMG
With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....
got ur wish
by VonteegoCummings on Apr 17, 2007 9:55 PM PDT reply actions
Foyle is so used to backing away
With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....
Good luck tomorrow
by MP2Fan on Apr 17, 2007 10:00 PM PDT reply actions
No Foyle Score!
Oh well, he better score on Saturday.
With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....
Lolololol
With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....
whoa
Possessed....
With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....
Yes!!
On a side note.... Biedrins has taken a few steps back. I just see him out there and I can tell he's ost a lot of confidence, both on the offensive and defensive side of the floor. Its probably becuase of his reduced role, and I hope he can adjust himself....If we do hold on to this spot I think he will be one of the most important factors. We need his rebounding and inside presence. Dont bring back the one minute man!
by Da City1 on Apr 17, 2007 10:15 PM PDT reply actions
Pat that dude down
The Best Blog!!!
My questions, to satisfy some people on our site...
- Are there any problems with posting pictures from around the net? I mean, do we just put a little credit under the photo and it's all good or what?
- How do you guys put the embedded youtube video's in here? I try to paste the embedded link and I get an error:
Your HTML has the following error :
* Attribute WMODE for tag EMBED is not allowed"
It seems that you guys can do it over here. Can anybody help me out over here? We have no pictures, no videos, nothing!!!!
... and yes, I'm definitely hoping you guys tear up the Mavs.
by Travis @ Golden State Of Mind on Apr 18, 2007 2:27 PM PDT reply actions
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