PLAYOFF OPEN THREAD: Game #2 - Warriors @ Mavs - Spoilers?

by dj fuzzylogic on Apr 25, 2007 9:16 AM PDT in Previews

Warriors Lead 1-0

Time: 6:30pm PST

TV: TNT

Radio: KNBR 1050

The whole world is watching and the Warriors are on center stage. People are hailing down the bandwagon or rather party bus begging for a ride; fans are fighting their fellow fans for tickets; and even Jessica Alba wants to a piece of this action at the Oracle. Yet, the national (and even local) media, though impressed by the Warriors win, are still claiming Mavs in 5. Heck, our coach thinks we got a a better chance of getting hit by lightening than winning the next game. If that's the case, what are the vegas odds of Warriors vs. lightening?

Just playing!

The Warriors aren't buying into the hype (or even anti-hype) that sports media has created. Nellie is at it again with his cooky strategic 'motivational strategies' and for good reason. Shocking the world with a game one win over Dallas (and then getting a B-list celebrity but an A-list 'honey'--pun intended--to attend game four), the Warriors still realize they haven't done anything yet. Which is not to say that the Warriors nation can't celebrate, but I guess it just depends on what you define as "success" for our Dubs. Amidst this maelstrom of doubt and mispronounced names, lets hope our Warriors respond to pressure in game two with as much vindictiveness as Agent Zero.

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Nellie: "How long do I have to keep up this act?"
(Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images)

I think its safe to assume that the Mavs will make some adjustments after realizing their pre-game adjustment of starting Devean George was a near disaster on both ends of the floor. I suspect that Avery Johnson will do what everyone has been telling him, which is to revert back to their original game plan and throwing in one of their twin towers back into the starting lineup. Also, it is probably safe to say that the Warriors got a break in some ways in game one because of all the mistakes that Dallas made -- blowing wide open layups --which I suspect will happen far less in game two. In addition, the Warriors need to limit their turnovers and protect the ball better (see Ellis and Richardson). Dallas has equally feisty perimeter defenders --as we took note in game one--and can also pour on the points after turnovers as fast as we can, in a style very similar to our own.

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More shut down defensive!
(Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images)

The one thing I fear is the reliance on shooting ourselves out of a in-game shooting slump. Contradiction? Apparently not for the Warriors. Although points off turnovers are our strength, breaking down the Mavs equally porous interior defense-- as demonstrated by several of Baron Davis' dribble drives-- were major momentum changers.

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Flavor of the Month: Your Golden State Warriors
(Glenn James/NBAE via Getty Images)

This is undoubtedly the most intriguing matchup of the playoffs so far with the most interesting subtexts and emotional narratives that anyone can get into. Will the Warriors win their first playoff series in over 17 years? Can a playoff series win give Warriors fans a feeling of reconciliation after all these years? Why do the Warriors own the Mavs? Will Nellie punish the Mavs organization for forcing him out years ago? Will Nowitski succumb to cultural mechanisms of the oedipus complex and sublimate his true self to patriarchal law, that is Nellie? Will Action Jackson's awesome team play -- broadcasted for the world to see on cable television -- be proof of his good citizenship? Will Jason Terry go "nuts" by punching someone again? What are people thinking about the Murphleavy trade now and could that heist be so good that it will be the plot for "Oceans 14: Getting two studs for nothing"? Will Jessica Alba bring some other fine celebrities to the game? Will we see more highlights like the ones in this clip?

(Thanks to djchuckdeez)

Vegas Odds: Dallas by 9.5 (foxsports.com as of 8:22 am, PST)

The intrigue is endless. As we are glued to our television sets tonight, lets look out for these things:

Predictions:

Warriors by 3
Dallas makes most of their easy layups
JRich and Ellis shake off their first game jitters, hitting several big threes!
Action Jackson continues his spectacular play hitting open jumpers and helping his teammates get involved offensively. What a guy!
Several news reports say that Scarlett Johansson, Kerry Washington, and R&B sensation Mya have also purchased tickets to upcoming Warrior playoff games.

Make sure to give us your predictions in the comments before tip off and post any comments you have during the game right here.

GO WARRIORS!!!

UPDATE: Some links to satisfy your Warrior fix before tip off tonight:

Ranking the Warriors’ all-time best and worst trades [Talking Points with Tim Kawakami]: Thank you Indy!
Warriors dancing, Mavericks clenching: The fruits and wounds of Game 1 [Talking Points with Tim Kawakami]
Lots of good links on commentary coming out of Dallas after the first game [Mavs Moneyball]
Crazy Warriors [The Chronicle Sports Columnist Blog]
Go Big Mavs, We Dare You [Fast Break]
How Good is Golden State's Smallball Lineup? [FanHouse]
In Baron They Trust [FanHouse]
Baron: I Owe It All to Magic [FanHouse]
Links: This Means War(riors)! [Slam]: Warning! Hater alert.
Don Nelson Predicts A Dallas Win In Game Two [FanHouse]
Nellie's Up to Something [Hoop Junkie]
Al Harrington is Smarter than Us [Slam]
Game 2 strategies: Dallas might stay small, Warriors don’t care [Talking Points with Tim Kawakami]
Stat of the Day [Mavs Moneyball]

UPDATE 2: Warriors lose 99-112

Final Box Score

Stay tuned for the recap...

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prediction

-Dubs by 7
-both teams score over 100
-J-Rich goes for 19 points, 7 boards, and 3 assists
-Boom Dizzle continues to make whoever is guarding him look silly and rips 4 steals in the process

by TheRealJoeSmith on Apr 25, 2007 10:02 AM PDT reply actions

prediction...

-Warriors by 4
-Dirk goes off for 30+
-Baron is triple teamed all game, scores only 15, but has 15 asts.
-JRich matches Dirk with 30+

Back and forth game, Warriors win in the 4th with a spurt.

by ritchie on Apr 25, 2007 10:12 AM PDT reply actions

this is tough

i think it'll go to OT and it'll be decided there.

by djchuckdeez on Apr 25, 2007 10:21 AM PDT reply actions

predictions

both teams shoot 50%
mavs grab 53 rebounds - warriors get 37
warriors take 11 steals & force 7 additional turnovers
warriors score 28 fast break pts - mavs get 12
1 warrior will shoot the lights out - 34 total points & 7/11 from long range
dirk goes off for 36 pts, 12 rebs and 6 ast
over 240 total points scored during the game
warriors win by 8

most of these would be normally impossible to predict, but i can hope for it anyways. i want to see an exciting game and most of all i want to see the warriors win by out-playing the mavs at nellie ball.

GO WARRIORS

by stedanko on Apr 25, 2007 10:25 AM PDT reply actions

mavs HAFTA win this game

How could they not? I still think we have a shot at the series but 2-0 on a 67 win team is just not realistic by any means. Good lord i still just CANNOT get it into my head that we won that first game. Cannot compute...cannot compute...

As the preview said, there's NO way they'll miss a million layups again. I don't buy this "Dirk the Facilitator" talk either. The Mavs won't win unless Dirk drops at least 25. Take that to the bank.

I'd like to offer aj some advice: I think they should play damp and devean george more.

i'll be watching at frankie's sports bar on mckinney, in uptown dallas, if anybody wants to join.

by GameSix on Apr 25, 2007 11:06 AM PDT reply actions

2-0 on a 67-win team

May not be realistic. Fortunately, winning tonight's game isn't that unrealistic, and that's all we have to do to get there. The result of Game 1 is neither here nor there, probability-wise.

One thing I'm hoping is that no one (on the Ws or at GSoM) is "satisfied" with a split right now. If we lose, we may all, after a period of grieving, say "ah well, we got the one game we needed." But right now we have a chance to truly put the hammer down. Basically, if we win, our chances at taking the series go up to like 75-80%; and there's a very reasonable chance the series never makes it back to Dallas. I for one will be pretty bummed if we miss the opportunity.

by Sleepy Freud on Apr 25, 2007 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions

i'm with you 135%

a half-assed approach will leave us with zero probability of advancing to the next round. warriors, and gsominders, must remain hungry!

go dubs!!!

by OaktownWarrior on Apr 25, 2007 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions

Prediction

This game will not be close. Either the Warriors win by 10+ or the Mavs win by 10+

by Number22Drew on Apr 25, 2007 11:13 AM PDT reply actions

now THAT'S analysis

my friend once said on the way to a South City high school baseball playoff game..."we're either going to win, or we're going to lose." But he did it in the most introspective way that we didn't immediately catch what he had said. Yeah you had to be there.

by GameSix on Apr 25, 2007 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions

The anticipation

is KILLING me. Even if the warriors win a squeeker, they can come home and go up 3-1. 3-1! That's madness, but they way the O is gonna be rockin', it might be kleenex for Cuban.

by justin on Apr 25, 2007 11:59 AM PDT reply actions

[correction] win=lose, rather

ack.

by justin on Apr 25, 2007 12:01 PM PDT reply actions

Dubs Double up Mavs

Barnes grabs 11 boards
Ellis gets 18
J Rich gets 32 and 10 boards
BD hits for 22 and 14 dimes
AB plays a bigger role and makes a couple free throws
Kelena sees action and makes a three
Jackson drops 8 dimes and makes us hold our breath at least once protesting a call/non-call
Al brings his A game and nails at least 3 threes

Warriors by 6

by warriorfaninlakerland on Apr 25, 2007 12:08 PM PDT reply actions

Where will Cuban sit at Oracle?

I don't think he goes front row like he does in Dallas. Does anybody know the answer to this?

You got to remember that the Warriors missed a ton of layups as well. Especially in the 1st Quarter.

The jitters are gone for game 2 and this will be a high scoring affair. Mavs will own the offensive glass and the Dubs will own the fast break. Whichever team plays their advantage better will win.

Of course, this will be the Warriors. Our open court play is UNSTOPPABLE, BABY! One Dub, One Love.

"The more scotch I drink, the better the game plan gets."

by CNote on Apr 25, 2007 1:13 PM PDT reply actions

Reg Season Games

During the March game he sat right behind the bench and then 2nd half he practically sat at the end of the bench.

by InNellie WeTrust on Apr 25, 2007 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions

I don't think Dirk is going to be the guy

As much attention as we give Dirk defensively, I don't think he's gonna be the one that wins it for the Mavs. Tim Roye made a good point on KNBR this morning that Dirk is going to have to settle on the block and just try to go to the free throw line 16+ times, and I could definitely see that happening, especially once Stern informs the refs that he's the MVP. But this is the only way I see Dirk killing us, on the FT line. Almost no player scores 30 points when he's triple-teamed every time he touches the ball.

I think we still have to worry about Josh Howard, as Jax is too busy on Nowitzki to guard him. JRich is going to have to come up bigger on the defensive end tonight.

I'm giddy with excitement.

by ivanbe on Apr 25, 2007 1:18 PM PDT reply actions

j-rich can handle it

he's hungry. he's got the stars out of his eyes. he wants this win more than anything.

by OaktownWarrior on Apr 25, 2007 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions

Keys and Predictions

Keys to the Game:

I'm expecting Avery to revert back his normal big strategy and starting 5. Regardless of what the Mavs do the Warriors need to stick with their style.
The Warriors caught Dirk off guard by not allowing him to get that first dribble and suffocating him from the elbow and the perimeter in Game 1. Dirk's probably going to try to post up in the low block and play like a power player. Al Harrington's going to need to continue his excellent D down low and front Dirk and deny those entry passes. BD, JR, Jax, and Monta need to make those entry passes difficult by getting in the Mavs' guards faces. Andris Biedrins is also going to need to produce some tough, athletic D off the bench on Dirk.
Come out confident from the start. The Mavs are scared. They've lost 7 out 8 against the Dubs.
Talk to the refs before the game and warn them about Devin Harris' ridiculous flopping.
Force Damp and his hands of stone to beat the Warriors on the offensive end.
Don't get killed on the boards by too much.
Knock down those jumpers and finish those layups.
Monta and JR need to get off their Game 1 playoff jitters.

Predictions:

Warriors by 7
Baron drops over 12 dimes and collects over 6 boards
JRich nets 30 points and over 6 boards
Al drops 4 treys to punish the Mavs for going big.
Dirk scores 21+ points
Devin Harris flops 3+ times
The Warriors get out-rebounded by 15.

by Atma Brother ONE on Apr 25, 2007 1:19 PM PDT reply actions

TMNHarrington

Nice predictions, Atma. The TMNHarrington netting 4 tres is right on. Smallball represent!

"The more scotch I drink, the better the game plan gets."

by CNote on Apr 25, 2007 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions

Lazy prediction

I think the home team will win every game from here on out. That's good news for us!

by SleepyFloyd on Apr 25, 2007 1:27 PM PDT reply actions

Check out this pic and blog from San Antonio

http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/atlarge/

by dubschemistry on Apr 25, 2007 1:29 PM PDT reply actions

WOW

That picture says a 1000 words. And the pro-San Antonio blogging was pretty funny as well. Interstate rivalry is awesome.

"The more scotch I drink, the better the game plan gets."

by CNote on Apr 25, 2007 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions

they look like they

came out of the b-ball version of blades of glory. Dirk's face says it all..

by dj fuzzylogic on Apr 25, 2007 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions

screw the SoCal celebs, Bay Area represent...

...i want to see Delroy Lindo, George Lucas, Frank Robinson, etc.

by 321 IN n OUT on Apr 25, 2007 2:07 PM PDT reply actions

joe morgan, en vogue...

digital underground, e-40, zion-i, hieroglyphics, bobby seale, david hilliard, ...

by OaktownWarrior on Apr 25, 2007 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions

i'll be honest

i wasn't that surprised that dallas lost game 1. i'll be a lot more surprised if they lose tonight. they know that they're basically playing for their playoff lives and so i expect them to play a lot better. i'm not saying the dubs don't have a shot tho, because we all know they can play a lot better as well. i can't wait, only 4 and a half hours to go!

by AJC3317 on Apr 25, 2007 2:11 PM PDT reply actions

I'm with Sleepy Freud

Let's not be satisfied with a split. Let's take it to these smug bastards! Even if you're not a Warriors fan, who would you rather watch play, the Dubs or the Mavs? Dirk's game is dulllllllll.

I do worry about him just drawing mad fouls. That's his style of play.

The pressure is probably close to equal on both teams tonight. The Warrios have had a taste now. They don't want to let go and settle.

GO WARRIORS!!!!

by walkerp on Apr 25, 2007 2:16 PM PDT reply actions

This will be tough

I don't think the Refs are going to make it easy for the warriors to win this game. Not to get all "conspiracy theory" but I don't think the NBA wants the MVP out in the first round. That along with a more agressive Dirk could make for a long night.

I hope I'm wrong but IF the dubs see this start to happen they have to take a page out of the Suns book. They should turn up the pace, don't foul even if it means giving up layups, and hope that we are the hotter team offensively.

Go Dubs

by olympicmike on Apr 25, 2007 2:34 PM PDT reply actions

Totally Agree

Dirk is gonna shoot 20 free throws tonight unless we employ a "no contact" philosophy on defense.

This game goes to overtime, and is decided at the horn. In that scenario, I'd rather have Jax and Baron than Dirk and anybody.

Warriors by 2 (unless the refs get in the way)

Still annoyed that we drafted Tod Fuller

by teagle @ Golden State Of Mind on Apr 25, 2007 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Lil' Dun Hating Community

LOL got this off SlamOnline .. brilliant!
http://lildundun.blogspot.com/

by DubsGonDoIt on Apr 25, 2007 2:49 PM PDT reply actions

The Mavs will not ge this monkey off their back!

As this photo of Baron guardin Dirk clearly shows.
http://pweb.netcom.com/~ctxm/whiplash.jpg
We're gonna ride those doggies into the ground.

by Skeptic con Urquell on Apr 25, 2007 3:00 PM PDT reply actions

4-0 Win

As Atma Says, we OWNZ it.

I go for Stephen Jackson 30 point game, no double double. Davis Triple double. Nowitski 7 points, 12 rebounds. Howard 15 points, 9 rebounds. Harris 24 points.

Warriors by 12.

I hope there are some GSoMers to represent since I'm not there! I'll still do a lot of shouting and sign holding at my Sanyo though!

UNSTOPPABLE, BABY!

With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....

by Zorgon on Apr 25, 2007 3:45 PM PDT reply actions

freakin' killing me

i won't be home to watch the game until late tonight. focus has been gone all day.

i'm past covering my bets by saying we'll see. these dubs have been playing too strong together the last two months to be a fluke. this is real, go up 2 and bring the MAVs to our house to be put down!

jackson will step up big tonight.
barnes will continue to relish his new roll as chief pain-in-your-ass.

wish list:
one vintage boomrich oop!
one boombeans pick and roll slam.
one ellis to the rim poster.
one deflated, discombobulated, disheartend, discouraged, disbelieving, disgusted, disjointed, distressed day in big D.

go DUBS you sunsabitches!

by redape on Apr 25, 2007 4:10 PM PDT reply actions

2 and counting

We just gotta keep forcing our style of play and run the Mavs into the ground. Monta shakes off the jitters and has at least 2 of those twisty, bendy, unhuman and1 layups. Al lures Damp/Diop out to the arc and ices 3+ treys in their faces. JRich has a monster game. Dirk still does not awaken. GO WARRIORS!

by Caught Backcourt on Apr 25, 2007 4:16 PM PDT reply actions

DAMNIT!!! I can't wait!

Predictions:
Warriors win a close one by 2 points... 113-111
Jason Richardson takes over the game with late heroics ala Baron Davis
Scoring is spread more evenly this game
Dirk has a better game... but not an MVP type game
Someone is gonna get ejected... more than likely either Jason Terry, Dirk, or Avery
Howard takes over the Mavs and keeps them close after the ejection
An "UNSTOPPABLE BABY!" chant starts up... in the Bay Area
Haters still talk about how the Mavs are gonna come back and win the series... in 6!

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

by mightymadskillz on Apr 25, 2007 4:27 PM PDT reply actions

XD

how do you go about chanting that?

With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....

by Zorgon on Apr 25, 2007 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions

its time baby

its time for the maverdicks to go down

please dont hold me responsible for any comments i make...im stupid as hell

by mydedgerbil555 on Apr 25, 2007 4:29 PM PDT reply actions

By the end of this series

The Mavs whole team will be crying like Devin Harris was after he got his pride pinned up against the backboard. Assuming the Warriors play like the team we saw the last 11 games

by FoyledAgain on Apr 25, 2007 4:40 PM PDT reply actions

Warriors play like a team

This statement was made by a friend of who is a Faker fan. I think he's right we are the only team in te playoffs that play like a team. All others have one or two guys. Like Nellie said we got 8 guys and we'll play our game. Which is team ball. My friend also said I don't think the Warriors will win it all, but they want it more than anyother team in the playoffs. I think his right on both points. This makes us very dangerous! Plus we finished the season better than any team in the NBA! ONE DUB! GO WARRIORS!!!!!!

by Psion on Apr 25, 2007 4:56 PM PDT reply actions

Symbolistic?

With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....

by Zorgon on Apr 25, 2007 5:04 PM PDT reply actions

Wow TNT

needs to think about educating their broadcasters. Anyone else watching the Spurs-Nuggets game would have heard the announcer say something to the effect of the folowing
"Stay tuned afterwards to watch the Dallas Mavericks and the Golden State Warriors. The Mavericks of course lead the series 1 to nothing."

Its like a slap in the face, but that aint so bad cause it should motivate us.

by FoyledAgain on Apr 25, 2007 5:37 PM PDT reply actions

there goes

Barkley calling our starting lineup midgets again...

by nautica on Apr 25, 2007 5:45 PM PDT reply actions

poor barkley

the man is so unhappy, he has to be a hater. did he ever win a championship? does he have any money left after burning millions on gambling? the guy is a sad clown.

kenny smith wanted to kick his arse, by the way. sir charles was just abnoxious.

by OaktownWarrior on Apr 25, 2007 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions

wasnt barkley?

wasnt he the smallest PF of all time though? how can he talk?

please dont hold me responsible for any comments i make...im stupid as hell

by mydedgerbil555 on Apr 25, 2007 5:48 PM PDT reply actions

I totally expect

Dallas to bring the HEAT, pun intended. Dallas needs to turn into championship-contender-mode and they need to do it ASAP, because if not... it's done. Regardless, if the Warriors find their shooting touch tonight... it's over. For Dallas.

RUN TMC!

by ZombieWarrior on Apr 25, 2007 6:12 PM PDT reply actions

lets go Warriors!

J-Rich is gonna go off tonight!!

" Sleepy Floyd is Superman!!!"

by CoachBarry on Apr 25, 2007 6:22 PM PDT reply actions

HELLL YEAH!! LETS DO IT!

LETS DO THIS!!! TONIGHT NO WAY DALLAS IS GONNA WIN! TONIGHT IS 2 X 0 DUBS!!

F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Apr 25, 2007 6:45 PM PDT reply actions

LOL

at TNTs scoring bug problems.

With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....

by Zorgon on Apr 25, 2007 6:49 PM PDT reply actions

it's not just the refs tonight

even TNT is trying to help the Mavs win!

Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious.

by Kobe on Apr 25, 2007 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions

yeah, 8-2 lol

With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....

by Zorgon on Apr 25, 2007 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Anyone else

thinking Devin Harris and Monta Ellis are clones?

With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....

by Zorgon on Apr 25, 2007 6:52 PM PDT reply actions

Either Monta is the superior original

or he's the genetically modified superior clone. I like Harris, but offensively he's got a lot to learn from Ellis To The Rim!

by ivanbe on Apr 25, 2007 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions

yeah

Monta is a bit better.

With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....

by Zorgon on Apr 25, 2007 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions

10 points for Ellis

W's off to a great start

Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious.

by Kobe on Apr 25, 2007 6:53 PM PDT reply actions

15-7

TO Mavericks! Yeah boi!

With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....

by Zorgon on Apr 25, 2007 6:54 PM PDT reply actions

The only scary thing thus far

are the fouls. We can't have BD in foul trouble, might take away some of that defensive aggression.

by ivanbe on Apr 25, 2007 6:56 PM PDT reply actions

ELLIS TO THE RIM

ETTR is killing it tonight, nice left-handed move there.

I think Harris read my post, he's looking aggressive tonight

by ivanbe on Apr 25, 2007 7:00 PM PDT reply actions

Monta looking confident early

none of that game one hesitation.

Got caught in the air there for a foul but its all good so far.

by back2back51s on Apr 25, 2007 7:00 PM PDT reply actions

Jackson also has ice water in his veins

hot damn!

Taking quick shots in the shotclock but its smooth like butter!

by back2back51s on Apr 25, 2007 7:02 PM PDT reply actions

Finally a Dallas foul

and they complain like it wasn't to the refs.

Quit whining.

by back2back51s on Apr 25, 2007 7:05 PM PDT reply actions

Seriously

Another case of Warriors getting perimeter touch fouls called on them, but not hearing the whistles when they get body-bumped mid-air during layup attempts. There's a long way to go though, we'll see if Salvatore and crew hold it together..

by ivanbe on Apr 25, 2007 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions

looks like Monta found his game

now its time for Jrich to step up, because if they get Jrich's contributions... we will DOMINATE

RUN TMC!

by ZombieWarrior on Apr 25, 2007 7:07 PM PDT reply actions

Man

Dick Stockton is probobly the LVA (Least Valuble Announcer) of this game. Its just one error after the other!

With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....

by Zorgon on Apr 25, 2007 7:08 PM PDT reply actions

Stockton

And before people start flaming Zorgon for talking bad about Stockton, let's just be straight and honest: he really isn't calling a good game, just like game 1. Not knocking his past accomplishments, just his current call.

by ivanbe on Apr 25, 2007 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah

the last 3 minutes of the 1st quarter werent bad to him. But the first 9 were bad.

With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....

by Zorgon on Apr 25, 2007 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Jax

is carrying us offensively like he did game 1. I love skeletor.

RUN TMC!

by ZombieWarrior on Apr 25, 2007 7:10 PM PDT reply actions

LOL

at radio quality audio. TNT is really dropping the ball today!

With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....

by Zorgon on Apr 25, 2007 7:11 PM PDT reply actions

i hate jason terry

a lot

by djchuckdeez on Apr 25, 2007 7:15 PM PDT reply actions

He's a good player but also a jerk

giving a low blow to Michael Finley a little while back.

by back2back51s on Apr 25, 2007 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions

"Underrated defense"

2nd in the league in team blocks, 1st in steals on the season even though half the season was DunMurphy Defense.

by back2back51s on Apr 25, 2007 7:15 PM PDT reply actions

reggie miller is right about AL

he needs to take it to the rim against Diop. Pick up those fouls and take Diop out of the game!!!

RUN TMC!

by ZombieWarrior on Apr 25, 2007 7:15 PM PDT reply actions

Get it in the paint

Diop just wants to mug everyone...he'll be gone by the end of the 3rd if we take it to him.

by NY Warriors Fan on Apr 25, 2007 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions

SO...

it's not just my audio that sound like i'm listening through a waffle cone.

by justin on Apr 25, 2007 7:17 PM PDT reply actions

Riding Pine

I love seeing Dirk sitting on the bench looking helpless. They really do look a lot better without him in there.

Nice bank by JR!

by ivanbe on Apr 25, 2007 7:19 PM PDT reply actions

Foul on Pietrus?

That was broken there with Dirk screening and moving and a touch foul on Pietrus from behind Dirk?

by back2back51s on Apr 25, 2007 7:32 PM PDT reply actions

Pietrus

is a real dumb basketball player

by Zig on Apr 25, 2007 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions

and yes that was easily a foul

by Zig on Apr 25, 2007 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions

Go zebras, go!

by justin on Apr 25, 2007 7:33 PM PDT reply actions

Pietrus

does have really poor bball IQ.

by longus on Apr 25, 2007 7:42 PM PDT reply actions

Say what you will

the Warriors look pooped, and Barnes/Biedrins/Pietrus haven't been doing a very good job of reviving minutes. This will kill us later. We need Azubuike.

With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....

by Zorgon on Apr 25, 2007 7:42 PM PDT reply actions

please

he would be lost out there

by Zig on Apr 25, 2007 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions

He hasn't been

lost before. That dudes ready to play.

With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....

by Zorgon on Apr 25, 2007 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions

this is the playoffs

by Zig on Apr 25, 2007 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions

Can't do any worse than reachin' Pietrus

at this point no?

by back2back51s on Apr 25, 2007 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions

buke

doesn't play D

by Zig on Apr 25, 2007 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions

His ability to get steals

is better than getting 5 fouls(Pietrus).

by back2back51s on Apr 25, 2007 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions

c´mon dubs!!

Oh God!! We just cant let Dallas take a big lead we gotta go to halftime at least tied... C´mon Warriors!!!!

F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Apr 25, 2007 7:43 PM PDT reply actions

turnovers abound

getting sloppy

by AJC3317 on Apr 25, 2007 7:45 PM PDT reply actions

a foul at midcourt?

that's rediculous. this is the f***ing playoffs, put the whistle away

by AJC3317 on Apr 25, 2007 7:47 PM PDT reply actions

This time not on the Dubs though

for once.

by back2back51s on Apr 25, 2007 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions

i know but still

i'm in favor of a well refed game both ways

by AJC3317 on Apr 25, 2007 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions

Huge Steal

and the Baron with the layup

Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious.

by Kobe on Apr 25, 2007 7:51 PM PDT reply actions

Can't complain

about the score at halftime. W's right where they want to be.

Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious.

by Kobe on Apr 25, 2007 7:52 PM PDT reply actions

Surprising

considering lack of ball movement, more TO's than the Mavs and Baron only having one assist(Harrington no points in that same vein) and 3 total.

by back2back51s on Apr 25, 2007 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions

terry...

doesn't think very much of us.

by justin on Apr 25, 2007 7:52 PM PDT reply actions

barkley

is so full of it

by nautica on Apr 25, 2007 7:53 PM PDT reply actions

Yea

He's a hater. But he hated on the Mavs for years too.

He's basically just not a nice individual...

Mavs fan- here to talk basketball, not smack.

by BrodyV on Apr 25, 2007 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions

the way he's talking

its like the dubs are getting blown out by mav's regular lineup

by nautica on Apr 25, 2007 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Don't worry

He's just a moron.

Mavs fan- here to talk basketball, not smack.

by BrodyV on Apr 25, 2007 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions

he's full of it

but he is funny

"not a nice individual"

What are you a 7 year old girl?

by Zig on Apr 25, 2007 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Yes, 11.

Mavs fan- here to talk basketball, not smack.

by BrodyV on Apr 25, 2007 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions

or maybe a preschool

teacher?

by Zig on Apr 25, 2007 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Yes.

Mavs fan- here to talk basketball, not smack.

by BrodyV on Apr 25, 2007 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions

barkley still hating

dallas is gonna win 4 in a row. lmao

by AJC3317 on Apr 25, 2007 7:53 PM PDT reply actions

rofl

I hate Barkley so much....
it turns out, if you mute it while he talks, he seems smarter.

by jtoj @ Golden State Of Mind on Apr 25, 2007 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions

I hope that fat

ass has to eat his words

He would just laugh it off though

Don't get why people take him so seriously because he doesn't take himself that way

by Zig on Apr 25, 2007 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions

can't wait

Can't wait to watch the TNT post game show after we go up 2-0... I bet Barkley will say "Mav's in 6!"

by Cutchpuck on Apr 25, 2007 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions

new chant at the game is...

"BARKLEY SUCKS"

by Muktuk on Apr 25, 2007 7:55 PM PDT reply actions

Barkley

doesn't understand that there's more to the nba than just records.

by Number22Drew on Apr 25, 2007 7:57 PM PDT reply actions

Or more to life

than just pancakes.

Mavs fan- here to talk basketball, not smack.

by BrodyV on Apr 25, 2007 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions

they need to

get the fat man a box of krispy kremes so he would just shutup..

by nautica on Apr 25, 2007 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions

I´m freakin´ sick!!!

Gosh... I´m so nervous... The game is right where Baron and Nellie wanted it to be... GOD DAMN CLOSE... I still like our chances, but we need to rotate the ball, pass more, always look for the open man. Baron gotta dish more assists... Well, anyway, I still like our chances, lets do it... If... I say if... we can steal another one in BIG D this series is over... They gotta do this so that they can play relaxed at Oracle... LETS GO WARRIORS!!!

F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Apr 25, 2007 7:57 PM PDT reply actions

the "analysts" still just dont get it

Dallas made their push when 3/5 of the starters were on the bench, and at the end of 2qrts they're only up by 2!!!! uh.... stupid Fatman.

RUN TMC!

by ZombieWarrior on Apr 25, 2007 7:57 PM PDT reply actions

I think

Barkley has a point that Dirk should really punish us down low, and that the Warriors want to make you play "uncomfortable".

However, I don't agree that Dallas will win the next 4.

With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....

by Zorgon on Apr 25, 2007 7:58 PM PDT reply actions

if the game was so simple..

charles wouldve got a chip... be he dont so i dont know wtf hes talkin about!!! charles is garbage... fat piece o crap!!! charles is talkin about how we we just shoot the ball whenever or we just chuck up balls!?! wtf!!! look at the stats!!! their is a method to nellies madness!!! whatever!

gdubb

by gogomaplata on Apr 25, 2007 8:00 PM PDT reply actions

Also on Bark...

His "bad shots" theme is getting tired. If dude had watched one of our games since the hotness began, he'd put that mess away and find a different reason for the dubs to lose, other than 'they're supposed to."
Hopefully the refs let the teams settle it. Second half is gonna burn. Go dubs.
-
The rim calls out to Ellis.

by justin on Apr 25, 2007 8:03 PM PDT reply actions

wow terry

going for the kill?....

Ws losing 4 straight?

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 25, 2007 8:04 PM PDT reply actions

jason terry

i remember a month ago when he and josh howard were asked if the warriors can hang with the mavs on the court... and they were like " who, the warrior's?"(kinda smirking as well)... well who's laughing now!!! i hope the warriors give em a challenge if not win this game and take it to the bay and finish'em off!!!

gdubb

by gogomaplata on Apr 25, 2007 8:05 PM PDT reply actions

bulletin board material

you know that Nellie made sure the team knows about that stuff.

Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious.

by Kobe on Apr 25, 2007 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions

harrington and richardson

they've got to give us SOMETHING. we're definitely gonna need them in the second half

by AJC3317 on Apr 25, 2007 8:09 PM PDT reply actions

Agreed.

And we need some ARIZONABREAD!!!!

With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....

by Zorgon on Apr 25, 2007 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions

i AGREE

EVERYBODY gotta help. Baron need to dish assists, Jrich and Harrington gotta score, and Ellis and Jax just need to keep up the pace. C´mon Warriors. Why this halftime is taking so God damn long??? WE WANT BALL!!!

F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Apr 25, 2007 8:11 PM PDT reply actions

TIED

LETS DO THIS!

With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....

by Zorgon on Apr 25, 2007 8:13 PM PDT reply actions

W's have the energy!

Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious.

by Kobe on Apr 25, 2007 8:14 PM PDT reply actions

HELLL YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

Thats what I´m talkin bout!!! Thats exactly what we need in the third!! A huge start!! dallas calls time!! They are SCAREDDDD!

F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Apr 25, 2007 8:15 PM PDT reply actions

That was a scary stat

Only 3 assists in the first half? How the hell are they in this game? They were getting like 26+ assists a game during that good streak at the end of the season.. Give Dallas some credit for picking up the D. But enough of that, time to cut them up!

by ivanbe on Apr 25, 2007 8:15 PM PDT reply actions

Mavs are Apollo Creed

and the W's are Rocky.

and a quote from Rocky II comes to mind.

Duke [Apollo's trainer to Apollo, about a rematch with Rocky]: He's all wrong for us, baby. I saw you beat that man like I never saw no man get beat before, and the man kept coming after you. Now we don't need no man like that in our lives.

Well, the Warriors will keep coming right at the Mavs and they won't let up.

Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious.

by Kobe on Apr 25, 2007 8:20 PM PDT reply actions

what's with the turnovers?

the warriors can't hold on to the ball, even near midcourt with no one on them

by AJC3317 on Apr 25, 2007 8:22 PM PDT reply actions

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUC*

12-2 run??????????????????? After a great star!??!?! C´mon!!! They are playing like girls tonight! Shi**!!

F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Apr 25, 2007 8:23 PM PDT reply actions

al and jason...

answer the bell, dudes.

by justin on Apr 25, 2007 8:23 PM PDT reply actions

Word

Al had mismatches all night and didn't do a damn thing about it.

by achiappanza on Apr 25, 2007 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions

Offense is not looking crisp

Baron seems a little tentative tonight. Mavs are keeping guys in the lane and deterring his drive, and it's messing up the ball movement. They need to get him back posting up guys for some inside-out ball movement!

by ivanbe on Apr 25, 2007 8:25 PM PDT reply actions

Right on cue..

they post up Baron. And then they turn it over. Damn!

by ivanbe on Apr 25, 2007 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions

turnovers the story right now

empty possesion after empty possesion

by AJC3317 on Apr 25, 2007 8:26 PM PDT reply actions

W's need to weather this storm

Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious.

by Kobe on Apr 25, 2007 8:27 PM PDT reply actions

terrible

Mavs are showing the world why they're the best and the Warriors are just jungle-ballin' pretenders

by TotallyWasted on Apr 25, 2007 8:27 PM PDT reply actions

whoa

is this the Waco KKK visiting our basketball community?

by OaktownWarrior on Apr 25, 2007 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions

I'd expect that kinda

talk from people in Utah or some other behind the times boondocks of the United States, but hey, everything is bigger in Dallas, even egos after your Mavericks lost game one, hello.

Were you crying like Mark Cuban Sunday night, TotallyWasted?

You should take a cue from your Dallas message board buddies to change your name to stupid retard if the Warriors win. Heard that one over on Slamonline.com

by back2back51s on Apr 25, 2007 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions

getting chippy

dubs aren't happy about the disrespect

by AJC3317 on Apr 25, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply actions

lol

and of course the dubs get the sh!t end of the technicals

by AJC3317 on Apr 25, 2007 8:30 PM PDT reply actions

hold on

why did the mavs get to shoot a free throw?? i thought the Ts were on diop and terry and baron...last i checked, that's two on mavs and one on dubs??

by The City Warjorz on Apr 25, 2007 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions

no

double t on diop and jackson, then a t on baron

by AJC3317 on Apr 25, 2007 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions

diop and baron davis and jackson

by OaktownWarrior on Apr 25, 2007 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions

what the heck

just happened. saw technicals pop up on the yahoo sports boxscore

by gswarriors2006 on Apr 25, 2007 8:31 PM PDT reply actions

Biedrins

Saving us

With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....

by Zorgon on Apr 25, 2007 8:32 PM PDT reply actions

argh.

as ragged as we're playing, it's a close game. barnett's rule of stealing an away game.

by justin on Apr 25, 2007 8:34 PM PDT reply actions

the flopper strikes

thank god they called it right

by AJC3317 on Apr 25, 2007 8:34 PM PDT reply actions

warriors couldve upset dallas in game 2..

except they take too many terrible shots and making STUPID turnovers...theyre outta control

they get stops but waste possessions

by TotallyWasted on Apr 25, 2007 8:35 PM PDT reply actions

refs arent helping either

they're muddying up the game and screwing up the rhythm. WHERE IS JRICH?!?

by The City Warjorz on Apr 25, 2007 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions

nvm right on cue

jrich hits a jumper lol. now where is al?

by The City Warjorz on Apr 25, 2007 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions

JRICH

should heat up soon...

by TotallyWasted on Apr 25, 2007 8:37 PM PDT reply actions

need to step up the d

we're just trading baskets

by AJC3317 on Apr 25, 2007 8:37 PM PDT reply actions

warriors

need to stop the bleedin'

by TotallyWasted on Apr 25, 2007 8:38 PM PDT reply actions

omg

that charge call was horrible. perhaps the worst of the year. howard never even stopped!

by AJC3317 on Apr 25, 2007 8:39 PM PDT reply actions

bricklayers

4/18 on 3s

by TotallyWasted on Apr 25, 2007 8:39 PM PDT reply actions

Dallas

0-10 on 3's

by back2back51s on Apr 25, 2007 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions

WTF

is WRONG with this team??

by TotallyWasted on Apr 25, 2007 8:40 PM PDT reply actions

These guys look

LOST...

Nelson needs to give them a good kick in the ass after this game or else this series is toast, fellas

by TotallyWasted on Apr 25, 2007 8:40 PM PDT reply actions

Monta Ellis

is reckless today, this street ball ish is terrible for the postseason

by TotallyWasted on Apr 25, 2007 8:43 PM PDT reply actions

GOD FING DAMNIT

STUPID BASTARDS NEED TO STOP SCORING!!!!!

With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....

by Zorgon on Apr 25, 2007 8:43 PM PDT reply actions

these refs are garbage

dirk went over the back, monta got crushed, and baron got all ball. give me a f***ing break

by AJC3317 on Apr 25, 2007 8:43 PM PDT reply actions

time to regroup

too much one on one and not enough team basketball.

by The City Warjorz on Apr 25, 2007 8:43 PM PDT reply actions

those famous J-rich handles

by Zig on Apr 25, 2007 8:44 PM PDT reply actions

lololololol

Azubuike time.

With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....

by Zorgon on Apr 25, 2007 8:45 PM PDT reply actions

baron ejected

and i don't blame him. these refs have been horrible

by AJC3317 on Apr 25, 2007 8:45 PM PDT reply actions

dude

stop blaming the refs for everything

by Zig on Apr 25, 2007 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions

dude

open your eyes and see the refs are terrible

by AJC3317 on Apr 25, 2007 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions

homer

by Zig on Apr 25, 2007 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions

ugh

baron is tossed out. nice going, refs

by The City Warjorz on Apr 25, 2007 8:45 PM PDT reply actions

gotta be kidding me

Way to be a leader BARON

Warriors deserve a b-slapping for this game...they totally lost composure

by TotallyWasted on Apr 25, 2007 8:46 PM PDT reply actions

What a dumb move

by Zig on Apr 25, 2007 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions

Read into it a little more

Baron wasn't playing well; he had way too many turnovers. He was also possibly going to foul out soon, or would at least have to sit on the bench for half of the fourth. He wasn't going to help the team. Why not bite the bullet and try to get your guys amped up by getting tossed? I thought that showed some good leadership. Whether the guys will respond.. we'll see.

by ivanbe on Apr 25, 2007 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions

baron

was ejected for clapping??

by nautica on Apr 25, 2007 8:46 PM PDT reply actions

Showing up the Refs.

The first T he got was touchy. But they let him push it a looooong way before he got the second. He'd been chirping for most of the 3rd.

Mavs fan- here to talk basketball, not smack.

by BrodyV on Apr 25, 2007 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions

Chirping for good reason.

WE BELIEVE CHAMPS!!!

by goGSW24 on Apr 25, 2007 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Maybe so

But even if the first foul wasn't right (and I'll admit it was really touchy) he knew that he already had one, and that if he kept it up he'd get tossed.

Mavs fan- here to talk basketball, not smack.

by BrodyV on Apr 25, 2007 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions

well, that's not good

Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious.

by Kobe on Apr 25, 2007 8:47 PM PDT reply actions

bush league.

refs are just god awful, and the announcer sounds like a drunken idiot.

by justin on Apr 25, 2007 8:47 PM PDT reply actions

baron is a savage

for not backing down from these incompetent refs...

by TotallyWasted on Apr 25, 2007 8:47 PM PDT reply actions

what a joke

these refs are absolutely awful. No way Mavs can win without them though.

by Number22Drew on Apr 25, 2007 8:47 PM PDT reply actions

crap

crap...lets hope baron wont get suspended here...

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 25, 2007 8:48 PM PDT reply actions

I dont think so

It wasn't a hard foul, he didn't throw a punch... In the playoffs the slate gets wiped clean. It's a one game suspension after what, 6 T's?

Mavs fan- here to talk basketball, not smack.

by BrodyV on Apr 25, 2007 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Dang fellas...

Some dude here at the apartments just broke his hand....he punched a fridge after Baron got tossed...

This loss will hurt for a while, especially for mr. anger management

by TotallyWasted on Apr 25, 2007 8:48 PM PDT reply actions

what the heck

this is ridiculous man. sarcastic clapping is worth a T now? touching a mav is a foul, but ellis and barnes go up in the paint, get hacked, and it's no call at all?

whatever...we can still steal it in the 4th.

by richmindseed on Apr 25, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions

the refs

the refs got bitched out by the League Office for allowing the Warriors to win Game 1. They now have their new directive from Stern and are following through.

Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious.

by Kobe on Apr 25, 2007 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Warriors regressing

before our eyes

Baron has to be a leader

The Warriros complain more to the refs than any team I have ever seen

by Zig on Apr 25, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions

Dallas has been complaining just as much today

Probably with good reason.

by back2back51s on Apr 25, 2007 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions

agreed

not a pretty site

by warriorfaninlakerland on Apr 25, 2007 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Refs are fine

Warriors have just lost their composure. Mavericks lead has nothing to do with the refs. Baron committed a couple of idiot fouls and you could tell he was going to pick up another technical.

by MP2Fan on Apr 25, 2007 8:51 PM PDT reply actions

ummm...

what game are you watching?

by NY Warriors Fan on Apr 25, 2007 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions

AZUBUIKE

YEAH BOI!!!!!

With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....

by Zorgon on Apr 25, 2007 8:51 PM PDT reply actions

why can't mp come out and play?

by justin on Apr 25, 2007 8:51 PM PDT reply actions

refs are calling it 'tight'

not letting half the stuff we did in game 1 fly tonight...dick stockton is fukkin idiot..i don't think he did any preparation for these games..he doesn't know shiet about us

the crowning achievement of ira newble's illustrious career

by JudBooshlur on Apr 25, 2007 8:51 PM PDT reply actions

Stupid

How does a guy get ran for Clapping?

Duncan got tossed for laughing. (while sitting on the bench) That ref got fired. Baron got tossed for clapping. (while in the heat of the moment) Will that Bozo Ref get canned to?

by Raining Ice on Apr 25, 2007 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions

Monta!

Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious.

by Kobe on Apr 25, 2007 8:56 PM PDT reply actions

Go to the Azubuike on Harris matchup

Devin Harris isn't even trying to guard him the last 2 times down, laying off all the way into the lane.

by back2back51s on Apr 25, 2007 8:56 PM PDT reply actions

Azubuike steal, Ellis basket

comeon, lets keep this rolling guys! We cna still wiiiiinnnn!!!!

With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....

by Zorgon on Apr 25, 2007 8:56 PM PDT reply actions

harris sucks

just thought i'd mention that

by AJC3317 on Apr 25, 2007 8:56 PM PDT reply actions

Harrington needs to do something

He's 0-6 with 3 points.

and as I typed he drove for 2!

Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious.

by Kobe on Apr 25, 2007 8:57 PM PDT reply actions

respect...

to these guys for not lying down.

by justin on Apr 25, 2007 8:57 PM PDT reply actions

nice little run

got it back to single digits

by AJC3317 on Apr 25, 2007 8:57 PM PDT reply actions

ELLIS

take it to nowitzki we can still get this game.

by The City Warjorz on Apr 25, 2007 8:57 PM PDT reply actions

82-91

DOWN TO NINE BABY!!!!

With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....

by Zorgon on Apr 25, 2007 8:57 PM PDT reply actions

OK Here we go

Looking a little better. Pick it up and run with it fellas! We got them right where we want them!

by ivanbe on Apr 25, 2007 8:58 PM PDT reply actions

Ran off 7 quick

more of that thanks.

by back2back51s on Apr 25, 2007 8:58 PM PDT reply actions

just

hang in there Warriors. please hang in there.

RUN TMC!

by ZombieWarrior on Apr 25, 2007 8:58 PM PDT reply actions

Azubuike

Key Steal, Key Rebound

With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....

by Zorgon on Apr 25, 2007 8:59 PM PDT reply actions

i really hope they resign him

my favorite play this season is still his block on JR smith

by The City Warjorz on Apr 25, 2007 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Flopper

I have never seen a bigger flopper than Devin Harris

by Number22Drew on Apr 25, 2007 8:59 PM PDT reply actions

Manu

Ginobli

I am here to mock your inadequacy.

by mbobich on Apr 25, 2007 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions

wow

monta's playing like a man possessed

by richmindseed on Apr 25, 2007 8:59 PM PDT reply actions

with Baron out

Monta needs to take over

Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious.

by Kobe on Apr 25, 2007 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions

David

Stern hates Mark Cuban so I highly doubt he would have ordered the refs to favor the Mavericks.

by MP2Fan on Apr 25, 2007 8:59 PM PDT reply actions

Refs

Refs give calls to superstars, for whatever reason, doesn't happen in other sports but in basketball it does for whatever reason.

by Ludo on Apr 25, 2007 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions

And yes

Harris does suck and he flops on almost every play. I really hate him.

by MP2Fan on Apr 25, 2007 9:00 PM PDT reply actions

total character reversal

from bumbling schmoes to proud warriors...dont lay down and die

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 25, 2007 9:00 PM PDT reply actions

LET'S GO WARRIORS!!!

RALLY TIME

by Jeremy Belvins on Apr 25, 2007 9:03 PM PDT reply actions

21st turnover on the W's

Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious.

by Kobe on Apr 25, 2007 9:03 PM PDT reply actions

Hey Reggie

it will "even out" as you say, when Dirk gets tossed for clapping.

Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious.

by Kobe on Apr 25, 2007 9:06 PM PDT reply actions

even my mom knows

that the refs are horrible

by AJC3317 on Apr 25, 2007 9:07 PM PDT reply actions

you wonder why we are losing

mavs been to the line 36 times

we been to it 21 times

with about 6mins left in the 4th.

by djchuckdeez on Apr 25, 2007 9:08 PM PDT reply actions

Or this:

21 turnovers, 6 assists.

Is that even possible? Fvcking incredible.

by Sleepy Freud on Apr 25, 2007 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions

lol yeah

how coudl i forget the TOs

by djchuckdeez on Apr 25, 2007 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions

that's the story

the turnovers have been terrible and there's been 0 ball movement.

by AJC3317 on Apr 25, 2007 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions

sadly

half of the to's have been unforced. how many people dribbled the freaken ball off their own foot tonight??

by dirrty on Apr 25, 2007 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Well...

Horrendous transition defense combined with poor overall shotblocking abilities and lack of size leads to fouling.

I am here to mock your inadequacy.

by mbobich on Apr 25, 2007 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions

off topic...

expect kazabuk to take over the mp role next year.

by justin on Apr 25, 2007 9:08 PM PDT reply actions

Yup.

I've been thinking that too. I think he'll end up being an upgrade over MP once he gets some minutes.

by ivanbe on Apr 25, 2007 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions

i dont think anyone

should be tossed unless they punch someone specially in the playoffs be it dirk, baron, duncan whatever...these are players everyone wants to see...

yeah refs are being showed up...who cares?? who wants to see them anyway??

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 25, 2007 9:09 PM PDT reply actions

If you know the deal going

in, you already have a T and the ref tells you coach that you have to stop though is it still the refs fault?

by Zig on Apr 25, 2007 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions

baron

was controlling himself by clapping....

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 25, 2007 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions

controled himself right out of the game

by Zig on Apr 25, 2007 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions

altough dude

i dont remember seeing you when we win, maybe i should look hard enough

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 26, 2007 12:41 AM PDT up reply actions

man

i'm glad i'm not the only one who doesn't see him during wins

by AJC3317 on Apr 26, 2007 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions

At least

Baron will be fresh for game 3!

Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious.

by Kobe on Apr 25, 2007 9:09 PM PDT reply actions

Does any team

complain more about fouls than the Warriors and has Matt Barens ever really fouled anyone?

by Zig on Apr 25, 2007 9:09 PM PDT reply actions

Yes

The Spurs are #1 on the whiny bitches NBA list.

I am here to mock your inadequacy.

by mbobich on Apr 25, 2007 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions

omgosh...

this is something i least expected!!! we arent getting any calls at all!!! i hope we can take this negative energy friday and stick it up mark cubans rear!!! i hate the mavs and i hate the damn refs

gdubb

by gogomaplata on Apr 25, 2007 9:10 PM PDT reply actions

THOSE FOULS ARE FOUL!!!

Anyone else feel the calls are going the MAVS way?

It's hard enough to play the #1 team in the NBA in the regular season, and to play on the road, but to have to play against the REFS too? Maaaaan!

GO WARRIORS...TO THE NBA FINALS!!!

"If you build around them...they will come!"

by scottiepimppen on Apr 25, 2007 9:12 PM PDT reply actions

Fitz prediction

He mentioned how this might happen on his radio show today. With Cuban and his legal staff that review every call the refs make, i guess it puts a lot of pressure on the refs. Esp if they aren't the more veteran refs cause it kind of intimidates them. According to Bob, we got a good staff in Game 1 cause it was some top officials. Rod asked him to name officials we wouldn't want to get in this game and he wouldn't name them on air. My guess is this crew was on that list.

by dirrty on Apr 25, 2007 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions

Did I just see....

Biedrins bringing the ball up the floor?

With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....

by Zorgon on Apr 25, 2007 9:13 PM PDT reply actions

Refs should foul out.

After three technicals to one team, they're GONE!!

Just kidding, but the refs are HORRIBLE tonight!!

WE BELIEVE CHAMPS!!!

by goGSW24 on Apr 25, 2007 9:13 PM PDT reply actions

Who are these Warriors?

by jashugan on Apr 25, 2007 9:13 PM PDT reply actions

bah

why do the refs insist on dictating the pace of the game? wth, jackson just got tossed?!

by The City Warjorz on Apr 25, 2007 9:13 PM PDT reply actions

jack ejected too?

what did he do?

by AJC3317 on Apr 25, 2007 9:13 PM PDT reply actions

steven jackson is classless

he is going to miss game 3

by Zig on Apr 25, 2007 9:14 PM PDT reply actions

still jawing....

jackson shut up, we need you for game 3!!

by The City Warjorz on Apr 25, 2007 9:14 PM PDT reply actions

Jackson

Did Jax just get kicked out for walking to the bench after he was substituted for??

WE BELIEVE CHAMPS!!!

by goGSW24 on Apr 25, 2007 9:14 PM PDT reply actions

we are getting killed

by the refs!!! good game refs

gdubb

by gogomaplata on Apr 25, 2007 9:15 PM PDT reply actions

tell miller to shut the fuck up

damn hes only there because of his dead mother damn. this hurts.

by stevenro59 on Apr 25, 2007 9:15 PM PDT reply actions

jack

got ejected for smiling while walking to the bench? what?

by Caught Backcourt on Apr 25, 2007 9:15 PM PDT reply actions

You know is is talking

shit the whole game

by Zig on Apr 25, 2007 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions

I had no idea...

I had no idea anyone could be ejected for a facial expression.

WE BELIEVE CHAMPS!!!

by goGSW24 on Apr 25, 2007 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions

you are being serious?

the guy talks shit non stop

by Zig on Apr 25, 2007 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions

I know

I know what you mean. I was kind of joking about his post.

But still, he definitely has some right to complain.

WE BELIEVE CHAMPS!!!

by goGSW24 on Apr 25, 2007 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions

is that a question?

by stevenro59 on Apr 25, 2007 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions

finally a foul call

lol

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 25, 2007 9:16 PM PDT reply actions

as hollow as it sounds...

this is is imploding, not dallas beating us. perhaps they felt that way last game, but the fouls, the free throws, the turnovers all say we played the dog arse role. we haven't seen this team play so badly in many weeks. they will recover.

by justin on Apr 25, 2007 9:17 PM PDT reply actions

Wrong

the mavs just got their confidence back

by Zig on Apr 25, 2007 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions

mavs fan

are you on the wrong site?

by dirrty on Apr 25, 2007 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions

its cool...

a split...we still have home court...we'll just see if jax will see game 3

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 25, 2007 9:17 PM PDT reply actions

alot of us dont

understand how emotional this game is.... jax has every right to lose his cool!! what has he honestly done to get the first tech??? shoot... the way ive been acting on my couch could get me a tech!!!

gdubb

by gogomaplata on Apr 25, 2007 9:17 PM PDT reply actions

shut up please

by Zig on Apr 25, 2007 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions

what's up

this is a fansite, why get crazy for people posting what they think? Just cause you don't agree doesn't mean you gotta be rude. Not cool.

by dirrty on Apr 25, 2007 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions

You can ignore Zig, if you want since he's

kinda hypocritical and talks a lot during losses to mess with other Warrior fans, pretty much not around during wins. Talks about dudes needing to learn things like English and what half-assed opinions are but spells Barnes, Barens and replies to people just to get a rise out of 'em, with half assed opinions.

But its just a loss; don't need to get all pissy on other dudes for opinions since they lost no matter what people think why, since its not as obvious as a last second shot.

by back2back51s on Apr 25, 2007 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions

hmm

baron T for clapping, Jackson T for smiling?..does this sound familiar to the Duncan T for laughing?

by gswarriors2006 on Apr 25, 2007 9:18 PM PDT reply actions

Warriors screwed this up

big time

Losing is not the issue but the look like like they haven't ever been there

Mavs just got it back

by Zig on Apr 25, 2007 9:18 PM PDT reply actions

wow popeye jones

is from the movie the hills have eyes?

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 25, 2007 9:18 PM PDT reply actions

I have never seen...

...a player who look more like Nosferatu than Popeye Jones.

I am here to mock your inadequacy.

by mbobich on Apr 25, 2007 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Okay

It's time for the streak to end.

Nellie: You know who you should play.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD DDDDDDDDOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....

by Zorgon on Apr 25, 2007 9:19 PM PDT reply actions

we got friday

well i dont have the pleasure of attending but those who do please show the real meaning of home court advantage???

gdubb

by gogomaplata on Apr 25, 2007 9:20 PM PDT reply actions

WTFFFFFF!!!!!

@#$&(%*@#$%*(#$*%(*#@$%!!!!!!

rubbadubdub thanx for the playoffs!!!

by RubberDubDubs on Apr 25, 2007 9:20 PM PDT reply actions

let me be the first

to have class and congratulate the mavs for a good game. no excuses...none of that "the warriors played bad nonsense"

oakland will be rocking

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 25, 2007 9:20 PM PDT reply actions

Stupid Warriros

they could have kept this close and played for Friday rather than imploding like rookies

by Zig on Apr 25, 2007 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions

Exactly

this is the bay...we got one on thier court...bring it back to the bay and we'll see how it pans out...

rubbadubdub thanx for the playoffs!!!

by RubberDubDubs on Apr 25, 2007 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions

And as a Mavs fan...

Let me be the first to say I feel lighter in the wallet after that meeting with the refs before the game.

I am here to mock your inadequacy.

by mbobich on Apr 25, 2007 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions

Mark Cuban

sure left a NICE gift outside those refs' doors coming into this game. This is like watching Wade get all those calls regardless of whether there were fouls or not last year.

RUN TMC!

by ZombieWarrior on Apr 25, 2007 9:20 PM PDT reply actions

homer

the Warriors lost because the Mavs D, the W's TO, Warriors getting kicked out the the game and the Ws lack of ball movement

Shut the hell up with this refs BS

by Zig on Apr 25, 2007 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions

you honestly believed Jax

deserved that first T? What did he do exactly? What did he do for the 2nd T??

RUN TMC!

by ZombieWarrior on Apr 25, 2007 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions

yeah man

the calls in last year's finals were absurd. maybe this is mark's present to balance that out?

seriously...i mean, i know we're #8 and they're #1, and i know we don't have the star power, but can we get a fair shake?

that said, jason terry killed us much more than the refs did. overlooked but crucial moment of the game might've been MP2's 4 early fouls, limiting Don's options defensively when the mavs heated up. hopefully, nellie uses this emotion to fuel a strong game 3 performance...

by richmindseed on Apr 25, 2007 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions

watching this reminds me of feburary

hahaha wow they better step it up come friday

by djchuckdeez on Apr 25, 2007 9:20 PM PDT reply actions

yeah popeye giving cassell a run for his money

by jashugan on Apr 25, 2007 9:20 PM PDT reply actions

i cant believe this crap!!!!

warriors really got creamed! i never imagined this

gdubb

by gogomaplata on Apr 25, 2007 9:22 PM PDT reply actions

FOYLES FIRST PLAYOFF BUCKET!

by The City Warjorz on Apr 25, 2007 9:22 PM PDT reply actions

in 13 years

by The City Warjorz on Apr 25, 2007 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions

Only 10 for Foyle

but its almost like he was there for all 13.

by back2back51s on Apr 25, 2007 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions

foyle plays

foyle scores

by AJC3317 on Apr 25, 2007 9:22 PM PDT reply actions

don't worry guys

The Dubs just "lost" this one just to let the Mavs think they have a chance...

Naw , in all seriousness, use this game as bulletin board material and protect the house on Friday.

by Caught Backcourt on Apr 25, 2007 9:22 PM PDT reply actions

yea seriously!

"Naw , in all seriousness, use this game as bulletin board material and protect the house on Friday." now they could get checked by don nelson for friday...this is also the first playoff game some of the dubs have lost, so we'll see how they react...

rubbadubdub thanx for the playoffs!!!

by RubberDubDubs on Apr 25, 2007 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions

LAYUP

ADONAL FOYLE GOT PLAYOFF POINTS!!!!!

PLAYOFFS POINTS!!!!!!!

CRUSH DAMPIER!

With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....

by Zorgon on Apr 25, 2007 9:23 PM PDT reply actions

wow sarunas

with a nice play and again!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 25, 2007 9:23 PM PDT reply actions

Look at the arena

Everyone left!!!

Come on, the game is pretty much over but it's THE PLAYOFFS.

No way half the fans are leaving Oracle early on Friday.

WE BELIEVE CHAMPS!!!

by goGSW24 on Apr 25, 2007 9:24 PM PDT reply actions

seriously

mav's fans have been spoiled by playoff appearences...i bet the dubs fan (all of them) stay even if the dubs are up 20...

rubbadubdub thanx for the playoffs!!!

by RubberDubDubs on Apr 25, 2007 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions

jassy

gettin it done!!!

by Caught Backcourt on Apr 25, 2007 9:24 PM PDT reply actions

1-1

and we're taking this home!!! bay area stand up!!! friday is gonna be a killer

gdubb

by gogomaplata on Apr 25, 2007 9:25 PM PDT reply actions

YEAH!!!!!!!!

THE ORACLE'S GONNA BE INSANE!!!

WE BELIEVE CHAMPS!!!

by goGSW24 on Apr 25, 2007 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions

Nellie

and his better chance at getting hit by lightning than winning this game quote.

Way to believe Nellie! Even if you were right.

by back2back51s on Apr 25, 2007 9:25 PM PDT reply actions

Who the hell said

Sarunas was good a FT shooting? WHO?

With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....

by Zorgon on Apr 25, 2007 9:25 PM PDT reply actions

I'm ready to rock Oracle

and help show what being a Warrior is all about.
We still have hope guys. Now its just a best of 5-game series, and we have home-court advantage.

Let's take it to them.

by WarriorFanForLife on Apr 25, 2007 9:26 PM PDT reply actions

we got this!!!

friday, ill be there. and for everyone who is not showing up, ill scream for you guys.

by stevenro59 on Apr 25, 2007 9:27 PM PDT reply actions

even tho we lost

we still did our job. we stole one on the road. we have homecourt advantage and the next two games will be in front of the loudest croud seen in 13 years. we're still very much in this

by AJC3317 on Apr 25, 2007 9:27 PM PDT reply actions

YES

represent those of us who cant attend on friday!

by The City Warjorz on Apr 25, 2007 9:29 PM PDT reply actions

I'm just curious

does Stackhouse know that Golden State isn't exactly a city..

Cus he just said in his interview that "we need to go into Golden State and take care of them at home."

by WarriorFanForLife on Apr 25, 2007 9:29 PM PDT reply actions

we should have

excellent billboard material friday.....

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 25, 2007 9:30 PM PDT reply actions

Stat of the day:

Cabbages: 2 minutes, 2 assists
Baron + Monta combined: 65 minutes, 2 assists

/vomits/

by Sleepy Freud on Apr 25, 2007 9:32 PM PDT reply actions

sleepy

i shut down the webcam in disgust...sorry bro...did u a favor for not showing the game....

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 25, 2007 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions

Naughty Naughty

Sleepy Freud is a pirate!

With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....

by Zorgon on Apr 25, 2007 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions

No worries.

I would have snuck off to a Sports bar if it looked like it was getting close. I'm actually glad you spared me the ugliness.

by Sleepy Freud on Apr 25, 2007 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions

I blame the refs for that

by Zig on Apr 25, 2007 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Game 3

I hope the warriors realize this isnt fun and games, take this emotion and agression into game 3 and blow out dallas. For eveyone who cant be there let us hear u friday night!!!

"Don't fake the funk on a nasty dunk"

by sprewelllatrell on Apr 25, 2007 9:32 PM PDT reply actions

we were due for a loss...

6 straight wins beginning the playoffs? 6 straight against dallas?....dallas showed their 67 win team right there.....

cant wait for friday...

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 25, 2007 9:33 PM PDT reply actions

"satisfied"

We did what we came to do. Even with this loss, the Dubs are still gonna be greeted as kings once they get back.

Oracle goin nuts + extra rest for Baron/Jack + home court + more Nellie mind games = WIN

by Caught Backcourt on Apr 25, 2007 9:34 PM PDT reply actions

MAVS BIGS WEREN'T THE DIFFERENCE...

They need to just shut up about the MAVS going back to their original lineup that won them 67 games in the regular season blah blah blah!

They did and they only had a 2 point half-time lead! Whoa...big difference! The difference was the ejection of BARON! Whether or not the REFS blew some calls, the W's didn't show any composure. We were still in it, until BARON went out! They run their lead up to 15, but we cut it down to 9. Of course JAX ejection didn't help either, but we lost when BARON got tossed! Hey that rhymed!

MAVS were definitely more aggressive and they got the calls! Time go to back home and play aggressive like in game 1.

GO WARRIORS...TO THE NBA FINALS!!!

"If you build around them...they will come!"

by scottiepimppen on Apr 25, 2007 9:36 PM PDT reply actions

Well...

We were down about ten when Baron got tossed. The Warriors have to find a way to stop Jason Terry. They still did a good job on Dirk... he didn't take any shots where I was thinking "You can't let him have that."

by achiappanza on Apr 26, 2007 7:44 AM PDT up reply actions

BARKELEY LIKES TO RUN HIS MOUTH

If BARKELEY ran as much as his mouth did, he wouldn't be so fat!

We got blown out because we lost our composure! Who cares if it was a close game or not! A loss is a loss! It was how we lost, not how much we lost by!

SHUT UP BARKELEY!!!

GO WARRIORS...TO THE NBA FINALS!!!

"If you build around them...they will come!"

by scottiepimppen on Apr 25, 2007 9:39 PM PDT reply actions

OOPS

I mean BARKLEY! =P

GO WARRIORS...TO THE NBA FINALS!!!

"If you build around them...they will come!"

by scottiepimppen on Apr 25, 2007 10:07 PM PDT reply actions

Too Bad

24 turnovers, only 9 assists, and 2 ejections. That's the story of the game.

by GoNellieGo on Apr 25, 2007 10:34 PM PDT reply actions

not enough sharing the rock

i still have hope for the home court advantage carrying us through this series, but the assists to turnover ratios for our 2 "best" ball handling players were each not even up to par of a good mike dunleavy night(and even worse as a team).

every possesion counts in the playoffs and if you are handling the ball, you need to take care of the ball. if you are handling the ball on this team, you need to share the ball too.

whats up with the slipping and sticky shoes on that dallas court too? players from both teams have simply lost the handle at or near midcourt during both games...

by stedanko on Apr 25, 2007 10:40 PM PDT reply actions

Game 3

Nellie needs to have the team looking forward to game 3. They just need to forget about this game tonight. Because they won game 1, they were playing with house money tonight and they laid an egg. Ok. that's alright. They accomplished what they wanted to in Dallas, i.e., winning 1 of 2 and getting homecourt advantage.

Now it's a best of 5. For the team to win the series, Al Harrington needs to show up. He's only scored 12 points in the first 2 games combined. He needs to be more involved. This is a guy who averaged 17 points a game this year. He needs to step up.

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