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PLAYOFF OPEN THREAD: Game #4- Warriors vs Jazz - 10 in a Row?

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I know ya'll ready for this!
Photo: Warriors.com

Jazz Lead 2-1

Time: 6pm

TV: TNT

Radio: KNBR 680

The Dubs are coming off another dominating performance at home. For those of you counting they've won 9 straight games at the Oracle by an average margin of over 15 points per game (see schmoe13's diary). Even if the Jazz had Karl Malone and John Stockton in their primes, I just don't the see the Warriors losing tonight at home.

There's no doubt in my mind that the entire arena is going to be straight hyped tonight, but to help get you throwing up that W early on your Sunday morning, check out this Miss Gossip production featuring a track from Rob Bess, Dee Dee Johnson, Jimmy Ray, Jamal Mall-N-Drawls Robinson, Mike Spiderman Robinson, and Star Celebration Band (correct me if that isn't the right creator list):


A Song to Get Warriors Fans Hyped [FanHouse]

Keys to the game:

  • Shoot the lights out. The Warriors were really knocking down their jumpers and layups on Friday night. I'm not sure they'll be able to attain that same fire alarm inducing shooting, but if they can approach those percentages tonight we're golden.
  • Get Deron Williams and Derek Fisher in foul trouble early. They're both very strong physical players on another dirty and physical Jerry Sloan team. It shouldn't be that hard to draw some early fouls on them. When they're on the bench, BD's life is much, much easier. Andrei Kirilenko's isn't however. Life is good for Sportscenter too.
  • Don't get beat on the boards by too much. Let's face it, the Warriors will probably never outrebound the Jazz this entire series. The Jazz were built to rebound and bang with guys like Booze and Mehmet Ogre, while the Warriors were built to run, run, and run. Still, the fellas can minimize the damage on the glass by keeping the ball alive with tips in the air and using their quicker leaping abilities to pull down the board. By the time the 4th quarter rolls around fatigue will really set in for the Jazz if they have to jump several times for every rebound.
  • Confuse the Jazz with different look on D. At times on Friday night the Jazz looked completely lost on offense and simply handed the ball over to the Warriors. Those turnovers led to easier buckets in transition and a frustrated Jazz team. The Warriors need to bring out their A game on D tonight.
  • Push the ball down court... fast! After every made Jazz bucket the Warriors should be looking to score within a few seconds if the Jazz are not getting back on D. Matt Barnes throws an excellent inbounds pass all the way down court. Use his quarterbacking and the uncanny Warrior speed to get easy buckets that the Jazz simply cannot stop.
  • Take it to the hole with authority and good things will happen. In Games 1 and 2 AK-47 was swatting Warrior layups on the regular, but by Game 3 the Warriors figured him out. Kirilenko is looking to swat every shot, not simply change shots which good defenders prioritize over the highlight block. Pump fake him and that sick shot blocker is reduced to a foul or a posterization.
  • Win the points in the paint. Although the Jazz are bigger, the Warriors can win the points in the paint with nice, sharp interior passing and attacking the rim with no conscience.
  • Baron Davis cannot get another technical.
  • Don't forget that the last time the Warriors lost in Oakland was April 7th.
  • Don't forget this is OUR house.
  • Don't forget it's 20,600+ on 5.

 

Predictions:

  • Warriors by 7
  • The BoomRich backcourt combines to drop over 50 points.
  • A rejuvenated and confident Monta Ellis drops 15 points.
  • Matt Barnes grabs over 8 boards.
  • Jax drops 5 dimes.
  • Al Harrington nets 3 trifectas.
  • Andris Biedrins hits over 80% of his free throws.
  • No Warrior gets a technical foul tonight.
  • Carlos Boozer goes for a quiet, empty, Troy Murphy-like 20 and 10.
  • Deron Williams or Fish foul out.
  • Kirilenko gets posterized again.
  • Our house is LOUD.

Jazz coach Jerry Sloan claims that he wasn't fazed by the We Believers on Friday night (see dchoi003's diary), so um, let's let him and the Jazz have it. I guarantee you that their ears will be ringing in Salt Lake City all night long.

THROW UP THAT W!

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

UPDATE: Warriors lose a tough one 101-115.

Final Box Score

Stay tuned for the recap...

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dang...
I didn't realize Baron and Jax racked up THAT many T's.... but I am reassured if Baron knows that he's in danger of suspension. Baron is responsible and will make sure he won't get another T. No worries. WARRIORS! Protect this house!
Marv Albert: "I ain't trippin'!"

by ZombieWarrior on May 13, 2007 9:29 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

well Sloan,
An accident on the highway was the reason that Oracle was only 110 decibels.

to the fans: can't let the Jazz leave without the customary sound thrashing right?
to the Dubs: run, run, and run some more
one goal: PROTECT THIS HOUSE!

by Caught Backcourt on May 13, 2007 9:38 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Your prediction is Vegas odds lol
Funny how you conveniently forgot to mention that =)

Vegas has W's by 7.  


If War brings peace Dubz wit' it den!

by gsdubz on May 13, 2007 10:14 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Funny how
Funny how I didn't check or list the Vegas odds. I love your conspiracy theories man.

by Atma Brother ONE on May 13, 2007 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Impressive
You must be smarter than I thought?

If War brings peace Dubz wit' it den!

by gsdubz on May 13, 2007 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Zorgon on May 13, 2007 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is going to GET DONE
Come out strong, Dubs, against any Utah adjustments.  Make Boozer doubt himself.  We're going to do this!

WE BELIEVE!!!!

by walkerp on May 13, 2007 12:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ey
wat song is that on the opening page on youtube? i want download that.

by Warrior fan 23 on May 13, 2007 12:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

heyerye6
I had a dream that the warriors were up 30-80 at the end of the 3rd quarter. (lol).

"I make love to pressure." -Stephen Jackson

by coma on May 13, 2007 1:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Some Mo Warriors Songs. LOL.
Rob Bess, Dee Dee Johnson, Jimmy Ray, Jamal Mall-N-Drawls Robinson, Mike Spiderman Robinson, Star Celebration Band
A Song to Get Warriors Fans Hyped (You Tube - click here)

Bace135
Warriors Hat (My Space - click here)

Lansky
Golden State of Mind (My Space - click here)

by callahan on May 13, 2007 1:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

My bold prediction?
At least 4 Jazz players must leave the game to prevent the blood that is shooting from their ears from getting on the court.

The ROARacle will be RIDICULOUS!

P.S.
Let's show SLOAN the racist homophobe (see John Amaechi's book) how we do in the most diverse region in the world. WELCOME TO THE BAY!  

by longus on May 13, 2007 2:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

go crazy
all of us at oracle need to make it even louder than friday. sloan's an idiot tryin to downplay the impact the fans had on their team. it's just gonna make us even louder. ain't no way the dubs are gonna lose in oakland. we just gotta play the same way we did friday and the game will be ours.

by AJC3317 on May 13, 2007 3:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Notch another victory at the Oracle tonight....
I'm guaranteeing this one. They are unstoppable at home. My prediction: Warriors win by 9. B-Diddy puts a 26 spot up along with 10 dimes and a handful of his usual spectacular drives to the cup. TMNH busts out and adds 22 and 3 treys to support Baron. J-Rich and Barnesy both put up double-doubles. And, I say it hear, Monta will redeem himself with another double figure scoring effort to back up his 10 point performance. THrow up them dubs, we going for FOUR straight to take down the Jazz!!! The killer instinct comes out...the Warriors have learned from their past mistakes.Let's do dis!!!!
We Believe!!!

by crossphaded on May 13, 2007 4:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

also....
chided by sloan, utah goes on a technical spree.

by justin on May 13, 2007 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Warriors by 10
Monta plays well, but Pietrus will be the bigger factor off the bench.

by racsan on May 13, 2007 5:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

does anyone know
if Nellie is going to start Al alongside Biedrins again?
Marv Albert: "I ain't trippin'!"

by ZombieWarrior on May 13, 2007 5:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL
@ TNT's "special" effects. The "yellow virus" and the Utah "masks".
Marv Albert: "I ain't trippin'!"

by ZombieWarrior on May 13, 2007 6:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

let's go dubs
happy mothers day.

by jtoj on May 13, 2007 6:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

HELLO EVERYONE!!
LETS DO THIS TONIGHT! WE GOTTA PROTECT OUR HOUSE! WARRIORS BY 40! 120-80! BARON GOES FOR A TRIPLE DOUBLE AND JRICH GETS 50 POINTS! HOW ABOUT THAT FOR JARRY SLOAN UHM??
GO WARRIORS!! DUB LUV TONIGHT IS ON!!
UNSTOPPABLE BABY!!
F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on May 13, 2007 6:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

SORRY
JERRY**
F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on May 13, 2007 6:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I wana meet
Foyles mom and thank her
Thizzakevicius is wat it is >;{

by protac6 on May 13, 2007 6:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

woowww
happy mothers day jessica alba after last night ;)
Thizzakevicius is wat it is >;{

by protac6 on May 13, 2007 6:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey!
Jessica Alba's here, we win!

by jtoj on May 13, 2007 6:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Jessica Alba Sighting
Jessica Alba graces us with her presence again tonight! Her beauty never ceases to amaze... SOOOOO HOT!!
Marv Albert: "I ain't trippin'!"

by ZombieWarrior on May 13, 2007 6:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

MARV ALBERT IN THE HOUSE!
YEAH BOI!
With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....

by Zorgon on May 13, 2007 6:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

hahaha
it's actuallly Kevin Harlan and Doug Collins, they sound a lot like the Steve Kerr/Marv Albert combo.
Marv Albert: "I ain't trippin'!"

by ZombieWarrior on May 13, 2007 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Aw man
I should kill myself now.....
With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....

by Zorgon on May 13, 2007 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Doug Collins
Was it just me, or did it seem like we were watching the Jazz home broadcast?

by azw on May 13, 2007 11:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

HARRINGTON TRIPLE
ITS OVA! ITS OVA!
With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....

by Zorgon on May 13, 2007 6:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

DUBFENSE!
DUBFENSE
Thizzakevicius is wat it is >;{

by protac6 on May 13, 2007 6:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Stupid Jazz
We need to take it to the rim more, Utah already got us in foul trouble with 6+ mins left in the quarter.
Marv Albert: "I ain't trippin'!"

by ZombieWarrior on May 13, 2007 6:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Did anyone see Boozer push Barnes?
Boozer pushed Barnes into Fisher as Fisher drove to the lane and caused Barnes to pick up the foul.

by 25 on May 13, 2007 6:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

the Jazz
play so dirty. They're always holding players, locking arms with players, pulling jerseys, etc. I don't like the Jazz.
Marv Albert: "I ain't trippin'!"

by ZombieWarrior on May 13, 2007 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

UP BY 6!!!!
FASHASDNHJADFN
With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....

by Zorgon on May 13, 2007 6:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

HAHAH
ACTION JACKSON STOP AND POP
Thizzakevicius is wat it is >;{

by protac6 on May 13, 2007 6:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ACTION JACKSON
Jax to the RESCUE!
Marv Albert: "I ain't trippin'!"

by ZombieWarrior on May 13, 2007 6:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Just when you think to yourself
Not another pull up 3, jax! He nails it.

by jashugan on May 13, 2007 6:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

W's need to start going to the hole
they haven't been to the line yet. The Jazz have already shot 9 FT's, which is why the game is even close. They're shooting. 27% from the field.
Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious.

by Kobe on May 13, 2007 6:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I agree
but if they are giving us wide open 3s, we gotta take em to keep their perimeter defense honest, which will eventually open up the lane when they come out to defend the 3.
Marv Albert: "I ain't trippin'!"

by ZombieWarrior on May 13, 2007 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

True
if they're wide open 3's then they'll shoot, but they need to get to the line more.
Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious.

by Kobe on May 13, 2007 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

HELL YEAH!!! WE OWN THE JAZZ
THANK GOD THE THREES ARE FALLING TONIGHT! AND GEEZ WHEN THAT HAPPENS, ITS A SURE WIN!!! LETS DO THIS!!! HUGE THREES BY JAX!!!
F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on May 13, 2007 6:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Doug Collins
just talks and talks and talks and talks...

by worldbfree on May 13, 2007 6:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Jazz are slowing down the tempo
baaad.... SPEED IT UP WARRIORS!
Marv Albert: "I ain't trippin'!"

by ZombieWarrior on May 13, 2007 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

W's are getting sloppy
they need to take care of the ball.
Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious.

by Kobe on May 13, 2007 6:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No Baron Out There.....
Our offense looks terrible.

by budgerock on May 13, 2007 6:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

argh
attack Deron Williams! if they take him out of the game there will be turnovers galore for Utah.
Marv Albert: "I ain't trippin'!"

by ZombieWarrior on May 13, 2007 6:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

at this point
getting any Jazz in foul trouble is key

by jashugan on May 13, 2007 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING 'BOUT!
Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious.

by Kobe on May 13, 2007 6:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Monta is finding his game
which is a welcome development
Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious.

by Kobe on May 13, 2007 6:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

AIR FRANCE!!!
what a slash and layup and getting to the line!
Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious.

by Kobe on May 13, 2007 6:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

PIETRUS
Layin it up like a foo'!
With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....

by Zorgon on May 13, 2007 6:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

if
Monta had used just a little less english on that glass the crowd would've went NUTS!!!! Good to see him knocking down his midrange shot.
Marv Albert: "I ain't trippin'!"

by ZombieWarrior on May 13, 2007 7:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We
just keep on rolling.
With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....

by Zorgon on May 13, 2007 7:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Monta
is officially back.

by WarriorFanForLife on May 13, 2007 7:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Jax
should've tossed up an alley oop, Monta could've finished that. Hahaha that pull up 3 on Jax... NO CONSCIENCE!
Marv Albert: "I ain't trippin'!"

by ZombieWarrior on May 13, 2007 7:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

missing
wheres baron been...if he turns it on and dominates we'll go up 15 quick

by Blitz6k on May 13, 2007 7:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

DAMN
BARON IS OUT... LETS SEE HOW WE FARE WITHOUT OUR LEADER...
F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on May 13, 2007 7:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

tv
Whatup all.

I wish I had cable.... I'm listening to the game OLD SCHOOL on the radio waves before I go out to dinner with my moms.

Ellis hits 2 free thrwos. 45-47 Warriors

I aint trippin about the score, I'm already having a great time out!

by el nata horchata on May 13, 2007 7:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Pietrus FT
Becoming a large problem. He cannot be trusted.

by budgerock on May 13, 2007 7:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice pass Jax
hopefully AB can knock down his FTs coming up... Jessica Alba sighting! Yes, Jessica, you are a goddess!
Marv Albert: "I ain't trippin'!"

by ZombieWarrior on May 13, 2007 7:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

on the radio
1.says celebs that are out there:
j- alba
c.c. sabathia.
  1. FREE THROWS WILL BE CRITICAL. Currently 10-16.
  2. BARNES, take your time!
((YES, JAX hits the first and second))
I aint trippin about the score, I'm already having a great time out!

by el nata horchata on May 13, 2007 7:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

why chucking the 3's? foul trouble
shiznit.

THE REFS are going to be critical.

WARRIORS: 6 players with 2 fouls
UTAH: 3 players with 3 fouls. 2 players 2.

I aint trippin about the score, I'm already having a great time out!

by el nata horchata on May 13, 2007 7:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Not A Great Half
Too many 3's and turnovers.

Need more from Baron in the second half.

by budgerock on May 13, 2007 7:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I think Nellie
is going to have everyone attack the rim in the 2nd half to pick up those fouls, the Jazz are starting to unravel with their turnovers. Must keep up with the pressure defense. I didn't see our starting 5 on the court together for AWHILE after mid-way through the 1st quarter... sometimes you have to give away a basket or two to stay out of foul trouble... play smart Warriors!
Marv Albert: "I ain't trippin'!"

by ZombieWarrior on May 13, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Biendrins needs more touches
It'll cut down on the turnovers.

Dubbs.
Assists :8
Turnovers: 7     

Need the pass the ball around more as well.

I aint trippin about the score, I'm already having a great time out!

by el nata horchata on May 13, 2007 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Where's all the comments?
I'm guessing everyone is at the game.... or doing the Mothers' Day thing
Marv Albert: "I ain't trippin'!"

by ZombieWarrior on May 13, 2007 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

the oracle is quite
its like they are waiting instead up being the catalyst.

make some noise!!!!

by teamdi on May 13, 2007 7:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

1st vs. 2nd quarters
the teams played nearly opposite quarters. In the first, Utah was getting to the line and held tough, even though they weren't shooting that well from the field and the W's were shooting lights out, but weren't getting to the line at all.

The teams reversed in the 2nd. Utah picked up a ton of fouls and has 3 players with 3. They shot much better, and didn't go to the line but a couple of times. The W's went to the line a lot, but didn't shoot that well. They've missed a bunch of shots in a row and didn't score from the field for awhile there at the end of the quarter and Utah took the lead.

So the game is basically even, but the crowd doesn't seem that into the game at this point and Utah has controled the pace of the game for much of the first half.

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

by Kobe on May 13, 2007 7:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Rebounding edge
Utahs up 28-18, but only has 7 offensive boards to the W's 4. The W's need to keep it close in the 2nd half to win.
Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious.

by Kobe on May 13, 2007 7:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Open 3's good
contested 3's bad
Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious.

by Kobe on May 13, 2007 7:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

that's 4 on AK47!
and the crowd comes alive!
Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious.

by Kobe on May 13, 2007 7:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Some Tell Al
TO DUNK THOSE!

by budgerock on May 13, 2007 7:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

awesome pressure defense
this starting 5 is AWESOME. When they are all on the floor you have that reassuring feeling that everything is going to be alright!
Marv Albert: "I ain't trippin'!"

by ZombieWarrior on May 13, 2007 7:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Gotta Keep Up
The energy. Pick it up!!

by budgerock on May 13, 2007 8:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Tough Game
Our J's simply aren't fallin

Rude vibes at the Oracle

Crowd is nervous

by TotallyWasted on May 13, 2007 8:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Derron Williams
Likes to put his head down and ram into our players

And he wonders why he's foul-prone?

by TotallyWasted on May 13, 2007 8:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Warriors are Exhausted
We don't have our legs under us

We will need to win despite our fatigue

by TotallyWasted on May 13, 2007 8:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Flagrant on TMNT
This game is ugly

Terrible vibes in Oakland

I dont want the season to end

F***

by TotallyWasted on May 13, 2007 8:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Feels like we're in UTAH
Our crowd is nervous

And the Jazz are playing well

But we're playing terribly too

by TotallyWasted on May 13, 2007 8:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I feel like the lone survivor
In a bad zombie movie

Where ARE you guys?

by TotallyWasted on May 13, 2007 8:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The Biedrins Tip-In
Should be called, "The Waiter"
With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....

by Zorgon on May 13, 2007 8:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Playing like dung
Dubs are tired

by TotallyWasted on May 13, 2007 8:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This feels like Games 1 and 2
Will go down to the wire

by TotallyWasted on May 13, 2007 8:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

EXCELLENT BARON 3!
UP BY 3! YEAH!
With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....

by Zorgon on May 13, 2007 8:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

wow
they totally had to grind it out that quarter, but one positive thing: we picked up so many fouls on those jazz players.... I'm sensing someone in a Jazz uni is gonna foul out
Marv Albert: "I ain't trippin'!"

by ZombieWarrior on May 13, 2007 8:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

SWEET
We really needed that 3

Baron, it's time to shine, brother

by TotallyWasted on May 13, 2007 8:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

looking good...
the house would've come down if Monta made that....things are looking pretty good, though...

by bradyk2 on May 13, 2007 8:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

A Jazz fan named Greg
is getting into a racist frenzy. I can hear him through the paper-thin walls in this apartment

He sounds angrier now than when he loses in warcraft

by TotallyWasted on May 13, 2007 8:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Zorgon on May 13, 2007 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

4th
its the 4th! everyone hold up 4 fingers!
Marv Albert: "I ain't trippin'!"

by ZombieWarrior on May 13, 2007 8:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

CRUNCH TIME
Let's do this

If we want to go far, we have to win these gritty type of games

by TotallyWasted on May 13, 2007 8:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Geez
The Jazz are RELENTLESS

They live off layups and baby hooks

by TotallyWasted on May 13, 2007 8:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I just HATE the way Derek Fisher plays
he basically offensively-fouls his way into his shots. He would've made a perfect running back.
Marv Albert: "I ain't trippin'!"

by ZombieWarrior on May 13, 2007 8:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Terrible nervous feeling in my stomach
This is bad. I MUST stop watching, if I know what's good for me

But I'm addicted.

by TotallyWasted on May 13, 2007 8:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Agreed re: Fisher
Like his teammate Williams, Fisher puts his head down and rams into defenders.

by TotallyWasted on May 13, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I Really Hate It
When Jax runs the point. His handles aren't good enough for crunch time.

by budgerock on May 13, 2007 8:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Freakin' Jax
He's a turnover waiting to happen.

You can just FEEL the energy leaving the Oracle.

Come on dubs, let's GO

by TotallyWasted on May 13, 2007 8:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

PLEASE
...make this FT Harrington

by TotallyWasted on May 13, 2007 8:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WTF
Play like you care, guys

What's WRONG with JRich?

by TotallyWasted on May 13, 2007 8:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Everyone Looks Tired
Crowd, Dubs.

Someone needs to bring the fire!

by budgerock on May 13, 2007 8:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dodging bullets
We're so lucky to only be down 4

by TotallyWasted on May 13, 2007 8:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

DOWN BY 1
GO BIG AL!
With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....

by Zorgon on May 13, 2007 8:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Biedrins
Is playing like a savage

by TotallyWasted on May 13, 2007 8:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

BIEDRINS
UP BY 1 YEAASDGASDgh
With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....

by Zorgon on May 13, 2007 8:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Freaking Fisher
We should've traded him to the EAST

by TotallyWasted on May 13, 2007 8:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

They gotta call some of those Derek Fisher
offensive fouls... he's totally getting away with so much. This is good though, AK47 AND Okur both have 5 fouls, as soon as they come back on to the floor attack them!! Time for Baron to take over? Time for Baron to take over.
Marv Albert: "I ain't trippin'!"

by ZombieWarrior on May 13, 2007 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Boy
These FT misses will kill us. I can't get over missed free throws. It makes me insane.

by budgerock on May 13, 2007 8:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

NOT OKUR OPEN AGAIN NOOOOOOOOO
4hbSW#nhje4tnj
With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....

by Zorgon on May 13, 2007 8:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Zorgon on May 13, 2007 8:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WTF IS JAX DOING?
He just puts his head down and suxx

by TotallyWasted on May 13, 2007 8:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Zorgon on May 13, 2007 8:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dude...
This game is slipping away.

What a disgusting feeling. They didn't show up to play today. No emotion, no guts.

by TotallyWasted on May 13, 2007 8:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow, give Utah a ton of credit
They're playing heads up basketball right now.

Come on Warriors!!!

by Samuel on May 13, 2007 8:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Looks Like Trouble
Too tired tonight.

Missing FT.

Not enough energy.

by budgerock on May 13, 2007 8:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

that should NOT
have been a foul. Boozer totally went over his back for that. No call, definately NOT a foul. Refs are out to get us.
Marv Albert: "I ain't trippin'!"

by ZombieWarrior on May 13, 2007 8:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Meh
he grabbed his jersey.  Looked like a foul to me.

by Samuel on May 13, 2007 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

the thing is
Warriors get bumped pretty hard when they drive to the rim.... and if Al did grab his jersey... thats a call? but no calls when the Warriors get banged up driving to the rim?
Marv Albert: "I ain't trippin'!"

by ZombieWarrior on May 13, 2007 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Barnes just got the and-1 call
The Warriors have had 32 opportunities to cash in from the charity stripe.  If a team can't help themselves from there they don't deserve to win the game. It has nothing to do with the refs.

by Samuel on May 13, 2007 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

it did
seem like they where a bit quicker with the whistle on the Jazz side, but that could easily just be my
perception. it looked like jax got hacked or bumped most of the times he took it inside (except for when he coughed up the ball). we really need a back up point, i get nervous any time someone not wearing #5
is controlling the offense

by azw on May 14, 2007 12:03 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I Still Believe!
tho they shoot too much 3s! and not hitting their freethrows!
let's do this!

by teidoteido on May 13, 2007 8:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

More missed 3's
Fisher killing us.

Game over.

by budgerock on May 13, 2007 8:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Where's the Magic?
This felt like a regular season game.

We're getting schooled by Utah.

F Fisher

by TotallyWasted on May 13, 2007 8:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Energy?
I really think the team and fans were tired tonight. It's been a great run but this was a must win and everyone looked flat. Utah played solid and Dubs missed FT's and open shots. Now we have to win out. Better rest up for Tuesday. We can still win 3 in a row. But we need more energy.

by budgerock on May 13, 2007 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Davis outplayed again
Looked tired

by TotallyWasted on May 13, 2007 8:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Tank is on E
Agreed, budgerock

Fans look wiped out

Not used to this frenzied pace

by TotallyWasted on May 13, 2007 8:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

nah!
being tired is inexcusable in this kind of games...if you guys say so look at the Jazz team...man i'm sorry, i'm just so disappointed...oh well...
let's do this!

by teidoteido on May 13, 2007 8:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

YES, but
The Jazz have played a deeper rotation and their starters have gotten a LOT more rest. Baron, J-Rich and SJax have been playing TONS of minutes at an 11 pace for two weeks now. Throw in the flu bug that hit the team last week and games every other day and they just got tired tonight. The legs were heavy.

by budgerock on May 13, 2007 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know Baron did this in the Mavs series....
but jeez Fisher, you're here to win games not to try to get an Oscar.
Marv Albert: "I ain't trippin'!"

by ZombieWarrior on May 13, 2007 8:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sunday night games....shouldn't be an excuse...
for the Oracle fans....I mean, this is big time playoff basketball.  Ya gotta let it all out no matter if it's Friday or Sunday!!!!

by warriorsfan4life on May 13, 2007 9:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That's the thing
about playing with house money. You start to think you're going to take the whole thing home. It shouldn't matter what happens from here on out.

I SAY, WE KEEP PLAYING LOOSE IN UTAH, WHATEVER HAPPENS HAPPENS, AND WE BUST OUT "THE CITY" UNIS.  

by longus on May 13, 2007 9:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I Agree
Let it hang out for one game in Utah. WHo cares what happens. It's been a great ride so the guys might as well leave it all out there on Tuesday. We win and we're right back in it. We lose, and it's been one great ride we'll never forget.

Plus Utah is earning it with good play. Whatever the outcome of the series, the winning team will deserve the victory.

by budgerock on May 13, 2007 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

OKUR
What a douche

by TotallyWasted on May 13, 2007 9:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

JRich
Shut up brother.  Just play the game.

by Samuel on May 13, 2007 9:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Warriors were
trying to foul the whole time and the refs didn't call anything. Jrich laid that foul cause the refs decided to swallow their whistles.
Marv Albert: "I ain't trippin'!"

by ZombieWarrior on May 13, 2007 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'M GLAD
J-Rich protected the Oracle. Even though he had a bad game, no one reps the Warriors harder than Richardson.

by longus on May 13, 2007 9:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I Also Think
That this effort was not acceptable and expect the team to be much more focused on the road on Tuesday.

Hopefully this will piss them off. It looks like it has.

by budgerock on May 13, 2007 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

JRICH
Really disappointed tonight

by TotallyWasted on May 13, 2007 9:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Okur needs to stop
being a weak bi**h. JRich did not flagrantly foul him. He cant think he's gonna bring it to the hole and get a weak dunk. He's goinna get a HARD, but CLEAN foul.

We gotta just leave it on the floor on Tuesday.

by WarriorFanForLife on May 13, 2007 9:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ugly
Looks like we're not unbeatable at home

Makes you wonder how much of the best fans in the L talk was simple hyperbole

by TotallyWasted on May 13, 2007 9:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Say wha??
The fans don't take the shots, mon.  The best fans in the world don't guarantee victory.

by achiappanza on May 14, 2007 12:07 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

if the refs wouldve
just called the foul Jrich wouldn't have had to lay that foul. so many frustrating moments tonight.
Marv Albert: "I ain't trippin'!"

by ZombieWarrior on May 13, 2007 9:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

now we...
bounce back and hope that neither J-Rich nor Baron get suspended...

by bradyk2 on May 13, 2007 9:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

watching it on tv
and it just didnt seem so loud...
gdubb

by gogomaplata on May 13, 2007 9:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yea seriously
i mean how can you be loud if you respect your mother...=X

by RubberDubDubs on May 13, 2007 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

huh?
not sure that I get the connection between being loud and respecting your mother

by azw on May 14, 2007 12:10 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

even if the season is over
tuesday.... at least we made it this far... fuck its so painfull!!
gdubb

by gogomaplata on May 13, 2007 9:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wegave everything we had in beating Dallas
Nothing left

That goes for the players, as well as the crowd

by TotallyWasted on May 13, 2007 9:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

motherfark
There is NO WAY I'm not going to game 6.

by jtoj on May 13, 2007 9:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

gdubb...
you're right, the crowd sounded flat

the team didnt exactly inspire, either

we didnt have much to cheer for

by TotallyWasted on May 13, 2007 9:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

whatever
we should have won the first two games and we should be up 3-1!!! shit!!! i hate this day!
gdubb

by gogomaplata on May 13, 2007 9:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

even though...
it just seemed as if the crowd wasnt in to it.  i was standing up in my office the whole entire time up to the 4th qtr!?!  
gdubb

by gogomaplata on May 13, 2007 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I Hope
Tha Jazz's plane blows up
I love 2 tell tha truth, but I'm such a Good Liar

by JRichIsStillAGodButBiedrinsIsABeast on May 13, 2007 9:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

why becuase they beat the Warriors?
they played a great game

JRich was a mere mortal tonight

by Zig on May 13, 2007 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks
for pissing off the basketball gods, I still Believe!

by Stats on May 13, 2007 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's it for this year
their luck had to run out at some point.  It was a great run but I saw tired legs and bad shooting tonight by Baron and J_rich because of it

nothing to be ashamed of.   They need a few more bangers

by Zig on May 13, 2007 9:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

i AGREE!!!
I HOPE THE JAZZ PLANE JUST EXPLODES!! F**KIN DAY... DAMN... ITS BEEN A GREAT SEASON GUYS. ONE WE WILL NEVER FORGET, BUT IT WILL FOR SURE END WITH A BAD BAD AND SOUR TASTE IN OUR MOUTHS...
F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on May 13, 2007 9:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Jazz plane blowing up
is about the only way they win this series

by Zig on May 13, 2007 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh man,
then we would need the suns and the spurs planes to blow up and the detroit/chiago/new jersey and the cleveland planes to blow up and we EARN the championship...all im saying is that a 7 game series is a 7 game series.  IT'S NOT OVER YET...

by RubberDubDubs on May 13, 2007 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pathetic
That's loser talk, dude. A 3-1 deficit is not insurmountable. We steal a win Game 5 and we're right back in it. Why not wish for that instead of wishing fiery, painful death on the opposition?

by Sleepy Freud on May 13, 2007 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They has a great run
it was wild

I feel ok with it

by Zig on May 13, 2007 9:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It's not over until we can't play any longer...
so let's give it all we've got for the next game.  No worries, no regrets, no pressure....

It basically came down to players like JRich and Barnes having bad games today...and the 3 not falling for us that well (for once).

Utah's a tough matchup, but hey, besides letting it slide in the 4th qtr tonight, we've been in every single game in this series.

by warriorsfan4life on May 13, 2007 9:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

im sorry for all the cursing
but damn it!!! we can beat utah!!! thats what so frustrating about this shit!!! now that the season is about to be over i aint got shit to do!  ncaa dont come out for another month or so and madden dont come out till the end of the summer.
gdubb

by gogomaplata on May 13, 2007 9:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

aye if your headed out to Vegas
in early July between the 6th and the 15th.  I think the Dubs are gonna be balling in the NBA Summer League in Vegas!  Probably not the whole roster but some of them and some rookies, free agents and walk ons...If i'm out there i'm gonna check for ticket prices that is if were allowed to watch.

by RubberDubDubs on May 13, 2007 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i cant wait for the recap
it just seemed like baron was out of it... we even had their frontline in foul trouble and still couldnt get a break...
gdubb

by gogomaplata on May 13, 2007 9:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Came out Flat
Its been a great run.  The team needs to build on this playoff experience and get better for the future.  It takes another level of basketball to go deep into the playoffs...

We need more depth for next year.  Our rotation is getting worn out.  We could use some minutes from Powell or Foyle and get some toughness down low in the paint.  

by jonathanpoon on May 13, 2007 9:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

trade jrich!!! trade baron!!!
just kidding... i just want the season to be over without pain and wanted to talk shit!!! today sucks ass!!!
gdubb

by gogomaplata on May 13, 2007 9:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

we shot to many 3's
and missed to many free throws... thats why we lost...
gdubb

by gogomaplata on May 13, 2007 9:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

we shot to many 3's
"and missed to many free throws... thats why we lost"

   Yeah, We were passing up open layups to kick out for 3's ! How wack is that! It looked like our guys had never played together before and dint have any plays?  Now ya'll see why I don't like nellieball! Utah had plays. I wish we had some plays too! instead of being seduced by the three point shot!! reminds me of the lines
 "you're way too beautiful girl
that's why it will never work
you have me suicidal, suicidal
when you say it's over"

by Skeptic con Urquell on May 13, 2007 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

YUP
fashfeiowu ajvcxk jveo iqjgioe joajscjvfuck!!!!

aye! I felt like this after those two losses in Utah but now I feel like this:

"l;akdjhgnflkj&^*hjna,mnfucking908u309u0piecesikhjlakjnofkU&(*shit90iuoijbitchesi09ijklap"

It's all good though "It's not over" I, think if all the rest of the games are played on weekdays the Dubs could win cause Fitz will be able to play that song on the radio...

by RubberDubDubs on May 13, 2007 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gotta give 'em credit though....
Boozer, Williams, Fisher, etc.....good job by Utah tonight with clutch play and shots.  No team is gonna lay down and die if they're a real playoff team.

Dubs can still pull out the next game...they just gotta take it one at a time.  I'd say we'll see how Nellie deals with the do-or-die situation.

by warriorsfan4life on May 13, 2007 9:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I am not being a hater here
but I think they get beaten easily in Utah now

to play at the level they have, being smaller has taken so much out of them

Being down as they are it will be that difference that allows Utah to pound the ball in

by Zig on May 13, 2007 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're probably right
But you never know, man. 3-1 deficits have been erased before; and these two teams are pretty evenly matched. I guess we'll see what our guys are made of on Tuesday. If we can steal that, we're right back in it. Can you imagine the scene at the Oracle if we force a Game 6?

My odds:
40% of winning Game 5
80% of winning Game 6
60% of winning Game 7 (we'd have all the Mo')

.4 x .8 x .6 = an 19.2% shot. We can do this!!!

by Sleepy Freud on May 13, 2007 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

sure you never know
Whatever happens from this point onward they had a great year and showed tons of heart

If they do get beat easily in Utah it will be because of the mental let down not because they can't compete

by Zig on May 13, 2007 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

right on freud.
the way you put it makes it seem plausable! one game at a time...I think the Dubs came in to the Oracle believeing that they were invincible, but hopefully this loss knocked some sense into them instead of destroyed thier confidence, come Tuesday their gonna have to play above that "next level" everyone is talking about in order to keep fighting for thier playoff lives...

by RubberDubDubs on May 13, 2007 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jazz played well
executed better down the stretch and managed to slow the tempo down.... after everything that's happened so far this postseason, its so frustrating to watch them lose like this. Gotta give credit to Deron who kept his head in the game and to Boozer who's a beast. Warriors should address their needs for a beast somewhere in the draft. A beast like a Paul Milsaup-type of player
Marv Albert: "I ain't trippin'!"

by ZombieWarrior on May 13, 2007 9:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

a Paul Milsaup
on the warriors would be great

by Zig on May 13, 2007 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh yeah....
I can't believe we let Jessica Alba down... this is what saddens me most.
Marv Albert: "I ain't trippin'!"

by ZombieWarrior on May 13, 2007 9:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

wow
i just noticed the greatness of jessica didnt help for once

by 24k state fan since 87 on May 13, 2007 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

the Goddess
that is Jessica Alba... will only help you if you help yourself... =(

the Warriors didn't help themselves with all their turnovers down the stretch tonight.

Marv Albert: "I ain't trippin'!"

by ZombieWarrior on May 13, 2007 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Keep your cool!
Don't get down on your Warriors!  Be the loyal, solid fans that you can be!

Talk like "hope the plane blows up" is just wrong.  Golden State fans have more class then that!!  Right?  RIGHT!?  

by hcchr on May 13, 2007 9:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ugh
I don't know what to say. The Jazz played great. We died by the 3. Is fatigue setting in? Because Baron was not Baron tonight. Neither was JRich. New goal: Win at all costs. I don't give a damn how we do it. Just do it.

by Caught Backcourt on May 13, 2007 9:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

it ain't over yet
enjoy the next game... it could be our last of the year...or not.  Remember, it ain't over till Charles Barkley puts on a dress and sings.

by machinecog on May 13, 2007 9:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The tank might have finally reached empty
I think it did after game 2 in Utah, but there is always the some left in reserve. That was game 3 and some of game 4. We really need some more depth for next year, not to mention a post defender.

Maybe facing elimination will refuel us a little. Or maybe we will bounce back after an emotional loss like we did in game 3.

Either way, it's been a great season. Can't forget how far we have come. We are finally on the map.

by racsan on May 13, 2007 9:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

this one hurts
and it makes game 2 hurt even more. j-rich didn't do sh!t tonight, and jackson had the most unefficient 20 points i've ever seen. every time down he'd drive into 3 or 4 guys or try and go 1 on 1 and end up bricking a jumper. overall the dubs just looked like they were sleepwalking through most of the game. gotta give it to the jazz tho, they were able to control the tempo and they hit a lot of their shots. they simply outplayed us tonight

by AJC3317 on May 13, 2007 9:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

In Jax's defense
when there is nothing happening with the Warriros and they are start getting bad shots he is the only one who takes it to the hoop.  JRich for whatever reason can't

JAx you live with him and he can kill you

by Zig on May 13, 2007 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

it looked like
everyone was to damn tired to set picks or cut...

by RubberDubDubs on May 13, 2007 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i still think they can do it
im not giving up i still think they can win again on the road the last 2 were so close ....to think of it this game 4 was bad compared to the first 2 games....BD/Jrich could not make anything maybe from  the hotness of game 3 lol and cooled down alot.  Some may be giving up but common it is possible to still win just doesnt look to good right now...

BELIEVE!!!

ROCKED LAWL

by Khamz on May 13, 2007 9:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I say 1 in Utah
and the Dubs go from there...If they start looking at the big picture all thier games will look like the one just played(overwhelming)...these guys need to settle down and take this one game at a time like they did during the Mavs series...one game three times equals WFC...let's see what happens...

by RubberDubDubs on May 13, 2007 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It is possible
who said it wasnt possible its just not likely  and gambling is bad :O

anyways im rooting for GS still ive been even when they were losing all those years they already overachieved expectations its just a cherry on top for whatever else happens ^^

ROCKED LAWL

by Khamz on May 13, 2007 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yup exactly
and worse case scenario is that Tuesday night at 9:30 we'll be talking about draft picks...

by RubberDubDubs on May 13, 2007 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

they just showed the replay where
Baron elbows Derek.... uhhh... Derek, it was just a flap of an elbow.... not a hook or a uppercut! Derek collapses to the ground like he's made of glass or something. Someone give the guy an Academy Award.
Marv Albert: "I ain't trippin'!"

by ZombieWarrior on May 13, 2007 9:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

fish flop
dude was doing that rubish the whole game, he was probably trying to get a flagrant on Baron or something.

by machinecog on May 13, 2007 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

why
couldn't Fish do that when he was with the Dubs and we needed his acting skills!!!!

by RubberDubDubs on May 13, 2007 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

seriously
every contender has a certified flopper/Oscar-winning-actor. we should've kept Derek, he would've been that for our team.
Marv Albert: "I ain't trippin'!"

by ZombieWarrior on May 13, 2007 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know there might be criticism if Nellie...
alters his game plan by bringing in a big like Foyle.  Heck, our exciting and run and gun bball has made the Dubs one of the most exciting teams the nation has seen in these playoffs for that matter....but...if our key 8 can't stop Boozer, then why not see what a Foyle or anyone else that's larger in the paint can do for a few mins here and there?

We all know that Utah's size in the paint is to their advantage while our speed and shooting and "unorthodox" style of play has been to our advantage.  With a do-or-die game, then pretty much all should be laid on the line...from here and all the way to the Game 7 clincher that I'm pulling for.

by warriorsfan4life on May 13, 2007 9:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nellie should just play
5 guards.

Baron
Monta
Jrich
Jax
Barnes

and just keep them running and shooting 3s. We live by the 3, and we will go down fighting with the 3!!!! Just let Boozer get his boards and points in the point. Make him beat the Warriors entirely by himself.

Marv Albert: "I ain't trippin'!"

by ZombieWarrior on May 13, 2007 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yea exactly
I mean the Jazz can't transition back everytime...

by RubberDubDubs on May 13, 2007 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

NO
not more threes.  if they are falling then we keep shooting.  if the game is anything like last game, doods gotta get out on the break, or drive or something shit!

by travisl212 on May 13, 2007 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i dont think that
he would be criticized.thats what the playoffs are about for a coach, altering the matchups to get the advantage.I really dont think that he will do that or that it would help our chances to win if he did.
If Baron or Jrich would have shown up tonight would have probably had a different outcome

by azw on May 14, 2007 12:22 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

what we needed
was better ball movement instead of one guy like baron or jax trying to take 3 jazz at once. I still don't understand why we came out into the second half chucking 3s.
The J-RICH show is back!

by dajrichshow on May 13, 2007 9:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

also
we needed to stop getting sucked into thier boring half court style...also on defense Nellie should've switced it up box and 1 zone and then man to man, he did that in game 3 but I didn't see alot of that defensive varition that messes with the Jazz, that don't show them to much of one thing defense, that he used.  They love consistency so when Nellie throws inconsistency at them defensively and offensively it's that "carte blanche" style of play.  There is no way they could hang, they rely to much on precision and consistency...

by RubberDubDubs on May 13, 2007 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If only Utah had a 1 man team tho....
Kirilenko, Williams, Fisher etc on a Sloan team.... they're not exactly 2nd tier bench players.  Playing only 5 would mean an awesome job of physical conditioning, avoiding fouls, dead-on shooting and drives to the hoop, and opportune rebounding.  Um....anything's possible, I'll give you that...but we'll see how it goes.

If Boozer or anyone else lights up inside, I'd much rather make them earn it on the line instead of just letting them muscle everything in.  Of course, we'd need to be smart about who gives the fouls.

Tough loss tonight...shot ourselves in the foot on the free throw line and probably tired shots from the 3 pt line late in the 4th.  The Dubs are the best when taking it inside with the option to score in the paint or kicking it back outside for a shot after the defense has collapsed.  Heck, with the kickout, our players can go another round or 2 of driving it back in again.  But taking it up court and then stopping at the 3 pt line is playing mighty dangerously...I know we've been riding it for awhile..but I just hope we play loose and with nothing to lose come Tuesday. GO DUBS!  

by warriorsfan4life on May 13, 2007 10:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm gonna say it now.
If it goes to 6, it goes to seven.

by jtoj on May 13, 2007 10:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

One more thing...
Is Jason gonna get suspended???

or fined....

by jtoj on May 13, 2007 10:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

not sure
i dont think you get suspended unless its the highest flagrant possible... not sure if it was or wasnt....and the incident was the refs' fault for not blowing the whistle when the Warriors were trying to foul... I hope Commish Stern isnt gonna be anal about it.
Marv Albert: "I ain't trippin'!"

by ZombieWarrior on May 13, 2007 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

pretty sure
it was a flagrant 2, since he headed off to the locker room right after. i dont think he will be suspended though, at least i would hope not. especially since they didnt do jack about Bowen kicking Amare in the achilles

by azw on May 14, 2007 12:29 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Utah didn't "Win" this game
The Dubs lost it.  As with every game this series, it all comes down to how the Warriors play.  If they play well and do things right, they'll win game 5 in Utah.

Think of it this way: if we won this game, it would be 2-2.  Then if Utah won game 5, they'd be up 3-2 heading back to The Oracle and we'd have all the confidence in the world.  So what's to say that we can't win game 5 and still come back to defend home court with a real shot at this thing?

All I'm saying is that I look down at this yellow shirt I'm wearing and it says "WE BELIEVE" on it.  And I won't stop believing until that final buzzer sounds.

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

by CNote on May 13, 2007 10:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Definitely
I would add that the Jazz played a great game tonight.  There offensive sets continuously exploited our defense tonight (how many times did Kirilenko or Boozer cut down the lane for an easy  two or trip to the line?) and also clogged the middle, preventing Davis or Jax from getting in the lane.

i'm sure someone said this already, but it seemed like the Warriors were playing somewhat selfishly.  Davis seem to revert to pounding the ball and chucking wild off balanced shots (some going in, thank god).  Jax played similarly, which to set off a bunch of also bad looking shots too.  I noticed that the one-on-one game often leads to Barnes or Richardson on the wings shaking their hands calling for the ball.  Then when they do eventually get it, they just chuck it up as fast as they can (damn those fadeaway jumpshots from the corners).  How many  times do we need to see the Jax, Davis, Harrington do the same thing?  I'm glad Harrington is finding his rhythm, but putting up a long two fading to his left against Ak-47 or Okur does not seem like a high percentage shot.  This is definitely NOT the type of play that got them this far and is definitely not the type of game they played in their two close losses to the Jazz or in their losses to the Mavs.  Perhaps the Jazz figured out that dribble penetration leads to our great shooting -- so maybe that's why they clogged hte lane so well today, but the Dubs need to do a better job getting better looks and distributing the ball.  

Also, how many freethrows did we brick today? when it rains it pours....

by dj fuzzylogic on May 13, 2007 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

boozer won
he was the best player tonight.

by stevenro59 on May 13, 2007 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually
it seems like there are a whole lot more whiny jazz fans, and you guys are up 3-1. i cant wait to hear you when they lose.

by azw on May 14, 2007 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

SLC is WAY better than SF
you gotta be kidding me.  I've been to SLC and it is just a normal town unless you like to snowboard and hit handrails in the rail garden.  Ask anybody who's actually traveled around the world and they'll have SF in one of their top 5 cities AT LEAST. HATE HATE HATE!

Sorry GSoMers.  I know we usually don't respond to these idiots but this Ignorance was just so far over the top.

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

by CNote on May 14, 2007 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What about Baron?
I saw him like he doesnt want it to be the hero today,neither J-rich, i dont blame into them but i dont saw today that killer instict...
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by goldenberto on May 13, 2007 10:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

the game tonight
just looked like everything was in a funk. one of "those" games, if you will.
Marv Albert: "I ain't trippin'!"

by ZombieWarrior on May 13, 2007 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yea, I was just thinking about that and
I rememberd Nellie said something along the lines of most great NBA teams have 3 dominant players, I only have one...If I was Nellie I would've set alot of plays for JRich in the begging of all the quarters cause he's a good tempo setter.  On the other hand BD is the closer, that's probably the only way I've seen how two players on this Dubs team have become consistently dominant.  It seemed the opposite today with BD trying to keep them in the game and JR trying to close it...

by RubberDubDubs on May 13, 2007 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dubs gotta play with the "underdog"
passion and keep that mentality up.  Tonight's loss was partially due to:
  • Mother's Day affecting the crowd & players.
  • Sunday game (The Sunday night game vs. Mavs @ Oracle didn't compare to that Friday game either.)
  • Dubs perhaps overconfident from Game 3.
  • JRich icing down after catching fire in Game 3.
  • Sloan playing to his strengths in clogging the paint.
  • Williams and Fish not getting into foul trouble.
  • Dubs not getting enough help overall. Harrington's be a player again.  Ellis is at least better than before.  Barnes/BD/Jrich cooled down.  AB still solid.  Jax still doing his thing, tho he could prob take it inside more too.
  • Would've been great if the Oracle crowd could've stepped it up...
  • Dubs gotta "stay hungry". Now down 3-1, this may finally reset them and get them back on track.  We've come a long way since snatching the 8th spot.  We've just gotta give our best effort and go out battling on the court!

by warriorsfan4life on May 13, 2007 11:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

chatter
elsewhere indicates baron throwing an intentional elbow at fisher. did anyone see it? i was watching the game and saw fisher get hurt, but it looked like they just collided to me because neither was looking where he was going.
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fatigue tonight, shots not going in. that's kind of the story. everything else remains equal. shoot well and win. shoot poorly and lose.

by justin on May 13, 2007 11:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Expectations
The warriors have exceeded every one of mine, by first qualifying for the playoffs with a great 9-1 record for their last 10 games...then beating Dallas in 6, and now playing a close/tough series with Utah.

I know all of you would agree with me, that if you knew at the beginning of the season that we'd get this far and see how Baron Davis has an MVP type playoffs, you'd all be saying it'd be a great year.  

I don't want this team to be a perennial 1/2nd round playoff team.  I want to see this team win a Championship.  We still need to add to this roster.

We need help down on the 4 spot.  We need a rebounder/bruiser.  We don't play well in a half court setting, both offense and defense.  To take this team to the next level, we need a low post presence who can score, rebound, and have some kind of shot blocking ability.

Maybe we'll find that guy in the draft, but we seriously can't draft anymore guards/small forwards.  We need some strength down low.

by jonathanpoon on May 13, 2007 11:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

jax
yikers. someone's gotta get to this guy, whether he's fouled or not, you're screwing your teammates when you sit on the floor and play goes on. YOU'RE SCREWING YOUR GUYS.

by justin on May 14, 2007 12:09 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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