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OPEN THREAD: Game 35 - Spurs @ Warriors

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Warriors (W-L): 19-15
Spurs (W-L): 23-9
TV: NBA TV, FSN Bay Area
Radio: KNBR 680

Using 8Monta's apt metaphor for the recent stormy weather in the bay to talk about the arrival of the CJ Watson, aka the Quiet Storm, I will then resignify that to talk about the Warriors 2 game skid, which is stormy as well.  Lets hope the new personnel changes can give us a good nights sleep "between the sheets" after the game against the Spurs.  

Star-divide

The Warriors are still searching for that elusive 20th win after getting exposed against two top tier teams of the Westcoast conference.  The Hornets and Mavs games brought back memories, for me at least, of the the Warriors-Jazz playoff series, where it looked like a Junior Varsity team vs. the Varsity Squad.  We don't need to rehash what's already been said, but these teams were just, in the words of Daft Punk, 'harder, better, faster, stronger.'  And pretty much at all positions.  

The Warriors are a crafty team that needs to learn to adjust and exploit team weakness; though, we've looked more like a one trick pony more than anything recently.  Either that or we're regressing to the novelty of the NBA, where Nelson's game of defying basketball conventions that "size doesn't matter" (try telling that to the ladies...) is actually exposing some of our greatest weaknesses (size, muscle, and defense) than becoming a real advantage on either end of the floor.  

The Spurs are coming full force, though somewhat wobbly, with Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili both suffering injuries in recent games.  The Warriors did a solid job containing the Duncan-less Spurs last time they met.  The keys to the game will be staying in front of Parker and keeping him out of the key.  Lets hope Monta and Baron can keep up with him.  A match-up on the court that will be worth checking out is who will get more flop calls: Monta or Manu?  

This is the Warriors longest losing streak since opening up the season.  Lets hope they put an end to this before it spirals out of control like the Warriors have the last two years around this 25-30 game mark.  

Predictions:

* Warriors by 5
* Matt Bonner is FINALLY contained...only because he doesn't play since Duncan is back.
* Harrington continues to be offensively efficient: 21 points in ONLY 22 minutes of play.
* Brandan Wright plays 8 minutes
* Quiet Storm sings some smooth RNB at the end of the game, sending folks off feeling romantic.  What a way to end a win!

Can the Warriors end their losing streak tonight?  What are your thoughts?  Let us know how you're feeling in the comments!

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This would be a huge win
With 2 straight losses and the Spurs playing at full strength this has all the makings of a "Warriors by 1" prediction. It's definitely not a do or die with the Warriors potentially favorites in 10 of the next 11. But if the Ws could get this one, then we will certainly be in the playoffs. AGAIN!
Where have you gone Jud Buechler?

by Chris Gatling on Jan 7, 2008 7:06 PM PST   0 recs

I was
reading the game preview over at ESPN.com and they list Manu Ginobili as OUT for this game... is that true? Does anyone no anything about that?
By the way... Warriors by 4!
Great games from Baron and Al Harrington!
GO DUBS!!
F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Jan 7, 2008 7:07 PM PST   0 recs

I'm Pumped
Jim & Fitz 2nite.  I wasn't in the mood to hear the spurs anouncing team.
Best duo since...

by Tim N Chris Burger on Jan 7, 2008 7:29 PM PST   0 recs

I live in SA
so I'm doomed to the SA guys, aka the most biased cheerleader announcing team in the league
It's almost like the Warriors have 6 guys out there... they always have a guy open! - Jon Barry commentating game 3 last year

by gsw4life on Jan 7, 2008 7:41 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

Qk start?
GSW has gotta try to get outta the gate fast to take advantage of Duncan's gimpy knee, which he banged into Corey Maggette on a pick-and-roll late in their game vs. the Clips. We absolutely cannot give up a double digit lead right away like we have in recent games ...

This isn't a make or break game, but it would be a great bounce back from the disappointing effort vs. the Hornet's at the Oracle.

Go Dubs.

by hardcore on Jan 7, 2008 7:40 PM PST   0 recs

uh oh -
is Pop going for win #600 tonight? vs Nelson ...

by hardcore on Jan 7, 2008 7:42 PM PST   0 recs

WTF
stupid passes....

by saintdee on Jan 7, 2008 7:50 PM PST   0 recs

Barnes has been
in a HUGE slump lately.

by WarriorForLife on Jan 7, 2008 7:50 PM PST   0 recs

no kidding
good thing biedrin can clean up

by saintdee on Jan 7, 2008 7:53 PM PST   0 recs

uh oh
here comes air france

by saintdee on Jan 7, 2008 7:53 PM PST   0 recs

and first mistake
forgets to shoot the ball

by saintdee on Jan 7, 2008 7:55 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

why isn't al 1st off the bench
I just don't get the don sometimes.
Best duo since...

by Tim N Chris Burger on Jan 7, 2008 8:02 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

duncan is already punishing us..
so many offensive rebounds

by saintdee on Jan 7, 2008 7:56 PM PST   0 recs

the oracle scoreboard should spot the opp. 10pts
cuz the dubs don't seem to start really playing until their down 10.
Best duo since...

by Tim N Chris Burger on Jan 7, 2008 7:57 PM PST   0 recs

geez
did jackson seriously just airball a wide open 3?

by AJC3317 on Jan 7, 2008 7:58 PM PST   0 recs

Pietrus at PF
Has it ever worked? Seriously?

Nellie is senile man. Going small is only an advantage when we actually gain an advantage. If we're gonna suck while going small, maybe a solution is, i dunno, using our big men in whom our future depends?

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by OptionZero on Jan 7, 2008 8:01 PM PST   0 recs

what's nellies aversion to an al + ab lineup?
biedrins has been the best player on the court.
Best duo since...

by Tim N Chris Burger on Jan 7, 2008 8:03 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

ab
he plays extremely well then gets benched after 7 minutes

meanwhile jack and baron are given unfettered discretion to brick and hand the ball over

shoot me

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by OptionZero on Jan 7, 2008 8:07 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

And the world finally figures out
what I've been saying.

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Jan 7, 2008 8:10 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

This is terrible
They're getting great shot selection....just simply not making the shots. It's almost as if they can only make them in transition, not standing still, lol!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Jan 7, 2008 8:04 PM PST   0 recs

Stephen Jackson needs to be benched
Nelli should begin starting Buki.

by vdozens on Jan 7, 2008 8:11 PM PST   0 recs

what the fackk??
all these damn mistakes with jackson trying to do a damn chris paul no look pass and pietrus tryingto take a damn change on our logo againn?/ cmon nelson your freakin better than dat man we are so horrible right now. the hot hands are al n ab. maybe we should keep passing it to them off penetrations just like how al made that three right there.

by GSwarrior on Jan 7, 2008 8:16 PM PST   0 recs

davis
putting on a show. That's what I like to see. Hopefully he can give us a big lead so we can defend a lead rather than clawing back.

by saintdee on Jan 7, 2008 8:25 PM PST   0 recs

how bout that
jackson actually passed rather than forcing up a shot

by AJC3317 on Jan 7, 2008 8:33 PM PST   0 recs

yes
vast improvement from first quarter. hopefully they can keep this up and continue to penetrate and kick it out. all we got to do is to carry thing energy on towards the second half .

by GSwarrior on Jan 7, 2008 8:35 PM PST   0 recs

nice
Azuibuke for THREE!
CJ Miles. From San Andreas to the Bay!

by tadams1080 on Jan 7, 2008 8:35 PM PST   0 recs

buke buke buke!!
he should take our clutch 3s

by saintdee on Jan 7, 2008 8:36 PM PST   0 recs

tmnt's patemted and 1 hip push
Best duo since...

by Tim N Chris Burger on Jan 7, 2008 8:40 PM PST   0 recs

great defense monta
when he puts his mind to it he can shut down some people

by AJC3317 on Jan 7, 2008 8:41 PM PST   0 recs

I don[' mind Jack launching that 3
even on a 3 on 1. That woulda brought the house down.

by WarriorForLife on Jan 7, 2008 8:43 PM PST   0 recs

great 2nd qtr
up by 7 at the half

by vietnameezboy on Jan 7, 2008 8:43 PM PST   0 recs

good sign
jax looking more controled on the pnr attempts.  Looks like the league has scouted that play.  Need to work on a new one.
Best duo since...

by Tim N Chris Burger on Jan 7, 2008 8:44 PM PST   0 recs

Question for anyone:
Why are they trying to fight over the screen on Parker instead of trying to go under 20+ feet away? He can't shoot from out there, he's not even allowed to shoot from out there.

Is it to make the Spurs move the ball around to open up steals?

by bloodsweatndonuts on Jan 7, 2008 8:45 PM PST   0 recs

habit maybe?
Best duo since...

by Tim N Chris Burger on Jan 7, 2008 8:51 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

I really hope not
Between Nelson, Riley and Smart I have to guess that's intentional. It's not like Nelson's afraid to  tell Monta to go under a screen.

by bloodsweatndonuts on Jan 7, 2008 8:55 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

damnit jackson..
no need for heroics... we needed a easy basket at the end not a miss

by saintdee on Jan 7, 2008 8:45 PM PST   0 recs

WOOW
VERY GOOD ENERGY IN ORACLE, keep it up and lets win this GAME. (i hate these refs)
brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Jan 7, 2008 8:50 PM PST   0 recs

jack
We need jack on the floor, but in a much more reserved role offensively.  He has value because he is, literally, a jack of all trades, except that when he plays like Lebron James the results are Qyntel Woods-like.

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by OptionZero on Jan 7, 2008 8:51 PM PST   0 recs

i love love love
this signature :))))
build a team & destroy the roof

by Lat We N Trash on Jan 7, 2008 8:54 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

LOL
Fitz: "Duncan takes a long time at the line..."
Jim: "Too long"

by WarriorForLife on Jan 7, 2008 9:01 PM PST   0 recs

lol
duncan setting moving screen for monta!
Best duo since...

by Tim N Chris Burger on Jan 7, 2008 9:03 PM PST   0 recs

Wow!
Where has this Baron Davis been? I really like his game tonight. Efficient, making smart passes.
CJ Miles. From San Andreas to the Bay!

by tadams1080 on Jan 7, 2008 9:05 PM PST   0 recs

The Warriors
Have hella airballs so far. But other than that...

Gooooooo Warriors

My pictures never show up here, so this is my new Signature

by sloth11 on Jan 7, 2008 9:10 PM PST   0 recs

what
bieds the pg than the asst wtf lol!
What you thought that I only played basketball? I AM A Golden State WARRIOR!

by 24k state fan since 87 on Jan 7, 2008 9:11 PM PST   0 recs

Latvia playing some point?
Hahaha, nice bringing up the ball and dish to Bukie.

by WarriorForLife on Jan 7, 2008 9:11 PM PST   0 recs

buke's back
he's having a great game

by AJC3317 on Jan 7, 2008 9:11 PM PST   0 recs

Does
someone still think we shouldn't sign AB?

by buky on Jan 7, 2008 9:14 PM PST   0 recs

yeah
we should especially he can play point
What you thought that I only played basketball? I AM A Golden State WARRIOR!

by 24k state fan since 87 on Jan 7, 2008 9:15 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

wow
Bookie for president!
CJ Miles. From San Andreas to the Bay!

by tadams1080 on Jan 7, 2008 9:15 PM PST   0 recs

to
bad he can't hes was born in london :(
What you thought that I only played basketball? I AM A Golden State WARRIOR!

by 24k state fan since 87 on Jan 7, 2008 9:16 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

ha
you just said that than he did a good play
What you thought that I only played basketball? I AM A Golden State WARRIOR!

by 24k state fan since 87 on Jan 7, 2008 9:21 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

Haha
It's just not Jack's night.

by WarriorForLife on Jan 7, 2008 9:23 PM PST   0 recs

capt jax doing his best THUD
impersonation.  SPOT ON!
Best duo since...

by Tim N Chris Burger on Jan 7, 2008 9:24 PM PST   0 recs

let's go!
fourth quarter boys, time to do what was working. Passing, driving, pick and rolls. No contested threes, or fadeaways. Let's do this!
CJ Watson. From San Andreas to the Bay!

by tadams1080 on Jan 7, 2008 9:25 PM PST   0 recs

man
omg, Pietrus is an idiot, but I love when he hits threes!
CJ Watson. From San Andreas to the Bay!

by tadams1080 on Jan 7, 2008 9:47 PM PST   0 recs

Baron is a G
Hit in the goods. Comes down the court and gets a 3 point opportunity.

by WarriorForLife on Jan 7, 2008 9:49 PM PST   0 recs

wow crazy
3 pointer by jax, up by 6 wow

by vietnameezboy on Jan 7, 2008 9:51 PM PST   0 recs

unbelievable
that was the craziest play
CJ Watson. From San Andreas to the Bay!

by tadams1080 on Jan 7, 2008 9:52 PM PST   0 recs

Ahhhhhh
Let the bodies hit the floor!

by jtoj on Jan 7, 2008 9:53 PM PST   0 recs

ALBA
alba sighting!!!

by jchao204 on Jan 7, 2008 9:53 PM PST   0 recs

The reason Baron is having such a night
Jessica Aba is in the building. Derrrrrr!

by WarriorForLife on Jan 7, 2008 9:53 PM PST   0 recs

wowo
it's a nail biter

by csaechao on Jan 7, 2008 9:53 PM PST   0 recs

Know bashing on Pietrus
at least until next game.

by WarriorForLife on Jan 7, 2008 9:57 PM PST   0 recs

why did baron
pass that one?

by AJC3317 on Jan 7, 2008 9:58 PM PST   0 recs

please
make these free throws

by vietnameezboy on Jan 7, 2008 9:59 PM PST   0 recs

i think
 they should foul here

by vietnameezboy on Jan 7, 2008 10:00 PM PST   0 recs

Nah
Play tough D. No fouls on 3 point shooters.

by WarriorForLife on Jan 7, 2008 10:00 PM PST   0 recs

wow
parker may have had his foot on the line. why don't they check that like they did with jackson earlier in the game?

by AJC3317 on Jan 7, 2008 10:03 PM PST   0 recs

They probably could
but it looks like he barely got the 3

by WarriorForLife on Jan 7, 2008 10:04 PM PST   0 recs

I hate Tony P
Take that smirk off your farking face.

by jtoj on Jan 7, 2008 10:04 PM PST   0 recs

argh
why is that little fool so good. because than i have to hear more of his rapping
What you thought that I only played basketball? I AM A Golden State WARRIOR!

by 24k state fan since 87 on Jan 7, 2008 10:06 PM PST   0 recs

Overtime
I hate overtimes, but the team cannot settle for threes
Thunder!!!

by PHUT! on Jan 7, 2008 10:06 PM PST   0 recs

my god
jackson sucks

by AJC3317 on Jan 7, 2008 10:06 PM PST   0 recs

Your last two posts
Had me rolling with laughter
My pictures never show up here, so this is my new Signature

by sloth11 on Jan 7, 2008 10:46 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

settling for 3s
not gonna win that way

by AJC3317 on Jan 7, 2008 10:08 PM PST   0 recs

wow a
another big 3 by jax

by vietnameezboy on Jan 7, 2008 10:11 PM PST   0 recs

buke
buki buki

by vietnameezboy on Jan 7, 2008 10:12 PM PST   0 recs

BUIKEE
BUIKEBUIKEBUIKEBUIKEBUIKEBUIKE. FREAKIN JACKSON CANT STOP SHOOTING FOR SOME DAMN THING.

by GSwarrior on Jan 7, 2008 10:13 PM PST   0 recs

THANK GOD THO
JACKSONS 4/11 THREES ARE IN THE END OF THE DAMN HALF.

by GSwarrior on Jan 7, 2008 10:14 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

Man
I can only listen to the game and right now i would give everything to be able to watch game live.

by buky on Jan 7, 2008 10:14 PM PST   0 recs

fuckn jax ...
always frustrating me, then comin alive late... if only if he can just do it earlier =P