RECAP: Warriors 111, Nuggets 101 - Feel the Change.
YES!
Now That was some good old fashioned exciting Warriors brand basketball! Aside from an extremely dismal start, tonight the Dubs looked like the run and gun, energetic club that so many people have fallen in love with in recent years.
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"Hey Coach! COACH! I'm at the rim. What do I do again if they're in the way of the basket?!"
The most exciting part of it all? While the end result of this brand of Warriors basketball was the same, the components were totally different. Tonight we were treated to the Brandan Wright that we all knew lay dormant as he curled up in Nellie's doghouse. We saw the energy of the Biedrins we all knew was hiding in the shadows behind his youth and inexperience. We saw our Captain play the role that he was meant to play; calm and collect with excellent defense and well rounded scoring.
We saw the Quiet Storm knock down key jumpers. We saw Kabuki flex his ridiculously huge offensive and defensive muscles. We saw Belinelli score a jumper!!
I've died and gone to Warriors heaven. Make the JUMP for a description of what it's like.
Before we begin the game analysis, first things first. Time to call 'Melo out. While we here at GSoM appreciate the significance of the United States having it's first African American Commander in Chief, calling your shots makes you look a little... arrogant.
Additionally, missing that goal makes you look a little... foolish.
It's unfortunate really. A 28 point performance combined with 8 boards and 5 dimes is no small matter. But Obama is the 44th president, my man. Not the 28th. Woodrow Wilson, on the other hand, really appreciates your efforts.

"Yo 'Melo! One luv playa. Woodrow out."
Okay, enough about that. Lord knows I can't get through one recap with out a Woodrow Wilson joke. What can I say, he's an easy target. Look at him! What a silly hat! There I go again...
So at the start of tonights game, all of us were likely thinking the same thing. And while I'd like to specify on what that thing is, GSoM is a family show. Dahntay Jones was skying us and we were responding with awkward midrange bricks. Seriously though, how high can Jones fly man? While I hate to throw too much praise at the guy, his dunk with 7 minutes left in the first was NASTY.
Fortunately for us, so was Brandan Wright's dunk minutes later. And with his dunk ended our garbage transition D and dismal play. I can't quite explain it, but from that dunk on, the Warriors awoke. And it made for some damn fine basketball.
At the end of the 1st, we had bounced back from an 18 point deficit and walked back to our bench down 7. But could we ride that momentum into the half? Yup.The second quarter gave way to a much more methodic style of play, with some exceptionally strong takes by Wright and an extremely questionable call on Beans, giving him his 3rd foul. Okay, it wasn't really that big of a deal; bad calls happen all the time. But I told myself I would bring it up. And now I did. So there.
Riding the steam from the end of the 1st quarter, the Warriors went to the locker room down one paltry point, and up one incredible forward. Brandan Wright has officially crawled his way out of Nellie's doghouse.

Welcome home Al.
Granted, coming out of the locker room it had initially appeared that the Warriors had lost some steam. Denver was very accommodating to us in this regard with their consecutive turnovers. They really had a chance to demoralize us for the first half of the third. Instead, we tied up the game and exchanged blow for blow, with none other than Captain Jack leading the charge.
Right behind Jack was a Beans I have rarely seen. His low post game was outstanding tonight. And the scary part? Tonight's performance looked like the beginning of a trend, not a mere fluke. Beans is growing up right before our eyes. We've seen it before with another. All we have to do is lock up the mopeds with this dude and we'll be all right.
In the fourth, we saw three things we've rarely seen in the recent past as Warriors fans.
- Warriors crashing boards.
- Warriors holding and growing the lead.
- Belinelli nailing a jumper.
Oh man. That's mean. I'm kidding!
...sometimes we crash boards...
Seriously though. In the fourth, our Warriors (collectively) ramped up the energy, made incredible plays, played ridiculous defense, and kept a solid opponent at bay. That's a new Warriors. This is a new time.
Do you feel the change?

I really want to tip my cap to Captain Jack. While some of his shots are questionable, he stepped up tonight to play the role of a leader and made key buckets when no one else could.
But this one has to go to the young one. Brandan Wright. Step out of the doghouse. You've got some work to do this season! Great game kid.
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Nellie sayeth:
Brandan is ready to play more. He’s going to be a member of our team and Al isn’t.
Best (non-political) news of this young season.
On a side note: anyone else notice a faint family resemblance between Obama and Woodrow Wilson?

OBAMA AMABO
by Sleepy Freud on Nov 5, 2008 11:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
anyone else notice a faint family resemblance between Obama and Woodrow Wilson?
I think obama looks more like tayshon prince.
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by Skeptic con Urquell on Nov 6, 2008 7:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Biedrins, Azubuike, and Wright...
Are all on the way to career years. That is my prediction.
Awesome to see Beans in particular so aggressive. He hustled for every rebound, and it paid off. Then to see that driving dunk late in the 4th…..WOW.
by ryogahibiki on Nov 5, 2008 11:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
is it possible
for wright not to have a career year? if he plays, it will be an improvement, and by all indications, he’s going to play.
heart of a champion, will of the warrior.
by cap'n hack on Nov 6, 2008 9:08 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
NONO
NENE!!!!!!!!
That was hilarious
Member of the "Stop calling him Beans" movement
by StSaints408 on Nov 6, 2008 2:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh
Props to CJ Watson too. He was solid tonight.
by ryogahibiki on Nov 5, 2008 11:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
CJ was a pleasant surprise
I need to give him his props too. For the most part he was under control, made some key shots, and ran the fast break to a tee. I predict he gets the start on Friday at point.
by NoMoreDizzle on Nov 6, 2008 6:56 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
+1
If he can play the way he played last night, our PG position is good enough. Then, when Monta gets back, we can move him back to the 2 where he’s comfortable.
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by JonDoe on Nov 6, 2008 9:11 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
umm lets not get to high on CJ
hes playing great but when he goes up against a true point guard we will see and Anthony Carter definately doesnt count
by Warriorfan on Nov 6, 2008 9:15 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Exciting game....
i do agree captain jack’s shot’s were questionable (they always are), but i saw a lot of good out of this game, particularly brandan wright’s 18 points and 13 rebounds (6 were on the offensive end). AB, solid like always and getting me a lot of points for my fantasy team. Azubuike, great game with 22 points and 8 boards. Everyone contributed and it was a fun game to watch…except for harrington. he had more fouls than points lol
Go Dubs!!!!!!
by ballinpnoysoulja on Nov 5, 2008 11:37 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Games in on ESPN again in 15 mins.
by The Golden One on Nov 5, 2008 11:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
YEAH
build a team & destroy the roof and
Sign Tim Hudson now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by nuttinbutnet
by Lat We N Trash on Nov 5, 2008 11:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
PG solution?
That was nasty…. in real time he looks so fluid… slo-mo only slightly less so.
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by Dubs fan in Boston on Nov 6, 2008 5:27 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
deep waters
IMO he’s got some influence from Sjax ;)
build a team & destroy the roof and
Sign Tim Hudson now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by nuttinbutnet
by Lat We N Trash on Nov 6, 2008 5:41 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Thought this was the play of the game.(the first play)
by droppin gsw _knowledge south bay style on Nov 6, 2008 4:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I can just imagine Marv Albert on the call
Azubuike, with NO FEAR OF HEIGHTS!
by IQofaWarrior on Nov 6, 2008 5:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Thought this was the play of the game.
Play of the season so far. Now if Dris could jump like Kabuki instead of just standing there with his arms up like a big redwood tree we’d have something.
Till I get free
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by Skeptic con Urquell on Nov 6, 2008 7:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Love your captions
“Hey Coach! COACH! I’m at the rim. What do I do again if they’re in the way of the basket?!”
Our defense was definitely noticeable in cornering Denver on several possessions, a few times right under the basket. I guess Nellie does know a little D.
by IQofaWarrior on Nov 5, 2008 11:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
It was good
to see Watson playing so well. I always wanted him to succeed. What can I say, the blog he used to do on that d-league site won me over.
Wright was indeed a beast out there. So was Buike. I’m hoping they can bring it consistently.
Thank goodness for the Nuggets 20(+) turnovers.
by disguy on Nov 5, 2008 11:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
with biedrins and wright tonight,
buike isnt getting as much love as he deserves
what a solid guy to have coming off the bench
btw in case anybody forgot, 25 games till MONTA ELLIS is unleasehed back on the NBA
lol how quick i can go from being super disgrunteled fan, to being pumped up about the rest of the season and the future…..
Ellis to the rim.
by warriorsscore110 on Nov 5, 2008 11:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
25 games?
I thought by now it would be 21 cause initially they said 30 games which was including the final 4 preseason games so it came out to 26 regular season games
by FeartheBeard4 on Nov 6, 2008 8:19 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Biedrins
first of all, is the man.
we are so lucky to have a guy like that anchor the middle.
throw in a 20 year old wright still learning how to play and 24 year old turiaf backing up the both of them. Im excited about the front line for the Warriors
AL YOU DONT WANT TO BE HERE AND WE DONT WANT YOU
hopefully rr/mullin can get expiring contracts and a second rounder for him
yes, on a side note, obama, you got my vote, and you talk about change, bring it baby, we need it and we believe in you man….
Ellis to the rim.
by warriorsscore110 on Nov 5, 2008 11:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
All i can say is...
NO NO Nene…. a classic line from the announcer tonight as Biedrins hammered a dunk down on Nene’s face. You gotta love it
by Gurthy on Nov 5, 2008 11:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Andris hustling in the last 30 seconds of the game said everything to me!
Was great to see BW given his chance tonight and he proved that Al should be suited for every game now until we trade his whinging ass!
CJ was great, so quick out of our half. Marco did well considering the little time he has had. Boooooooooookie! Continue to become better and better with every game.
STack was good, still too many damn stupid passes, turnovers and shots for my liking but better than he has been.
Ronny is becoming a firm favourite of mine…..great energy, awesome shot blocking and general pumped up attitude. It is clear he is feeding off the arena atmosphere and clearly loves it and he hasnt even heard it REALLY loud yet!!
Tonight was a great effort andlooking at what else is going on in the Western Conference right now…..I am liking what I see…especially seeing the Clippers 0-5…….wayyyyyyy to go Baron!!!!!!
C’mon Warriors………. Bring it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's about heart, It's about fight, It's about being a Warrior!
by BritWarriorGSW on Nov 6, 2008 12:00 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Great game...
I still can’t believe how well Wright played. I’m the biggest Wright critic and I’ll happily eat crow as long as he brings that kind of game to the table. And while I’m most impressed with Wright, I’m floored by the way Biedrins’ game is developing. He’s really putting it together. I can’t help but imagine how dangerous of a center he would become if he develops a 15 foot elbow jumper. The rest of his game is just so efficient. I’m gonna be bold and say that in Beans, we might actually have a championship calibur center.
I really hope the front office turmoil/Harrington saga doesn’t spoil this youth movement.
by ThermoElectro on Nov 6, 2008 12:18 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
ehh center?
his ass couldn’t bulk up to be a pf. He might be dale davis/Tayshan Prince mix of player that it. Other than that his game doesn’t amaze me at all.
by warriorfan4life on Nov 6, 2008 12:25 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You're looking at a seven footer who can dribble drive to the rim
Forget about Yi, Biedrins movement! 16.4/13.8 too… what exactly doesn’t impress you about this kid?
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by Dubs fan in Boston on Nov 6, 2008 5:30 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
what exactly doesn’t impress you about this kid?
his ass -you know
build a team & destroy the roof and
Sign Tim Hudson now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by nuttinbutnet
by Lat We N Trash on Nov 6, 2008 5:34 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
one thing
his low post defense could use some improvement. he’s okay against less physical guys, but he really has trouble against the bruisers. hopeful though.
i also noticed that when he jumps or stands “straight up”, he tends to turn his body into the defender to absorb the contact. bad habit.
by the evil monkey on Nov 6, 2008 10:04 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
more to come
Can you believe it, the boy is 22 still. He’s as old as some of these rookies coming into the league. I was just as amazed to see how good Beans is getting. He doesnt have very many skills, but what he can do he’s making the most out of it. Brandan Wright and Biedrins on the floor together is looking very high energy, long, and high percentage. We definitely can afford everyone taking bad jumpshots with these two guys under the rim. I can’t believe how many offensive rebounds we got and the second chances because of it.
Now, I know its only one game, but after being so down in the dumps after that Grizzlies game where we lost playing terrible terrible basketball with our “best” starters, I had lost hope for the season. But this game turned it around, I actually have something look forward to.
by q00pster on Nov 6, 2008 12:43 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think last night's game..
was his worst game of the season so far too. That’s quite impressive when you think about it.
by ThermoElectro on Nov 6, 2008 8:56 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
what a game
brandan FINALLY showed something, and boy did I like it. and CJ was incredible, absolutely incredible.
by Foulacy on Nov 6, 2008 12:18 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Before we get carried away...
Let’s see if he can do it again. The big problem with young players is that they have trouble bringing it consistently. I’m all in favor of him, but it’s one game folks… even Marc Gasol has one of these games every now and then.
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by Dubs fan in Boston on Nov 6, 2008 5:33 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Gasol? He’s played 5 games so far and looked like a real player more often than not.
Wright hasn’t had the problem of not bringing it. It hasn’t been his problem that he shows up and is wildly inconsistent. It’s been that he just hasn’t played.
by jae on Nov 6, 2008 8:51 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Per 36 minutes career
14.4 Pts
9.7 Reb
2.3 Blocks
.565 FG
.673 FT
17.9 PER
Even discounting a bit for pace, those are damn impressive #s for such a young, skinny kid —basically, better than anyone in his famous draft class not named Carl Landry. Better than DNP Oden, much better than chucker Durant, much much better than Chairman Yi … even better than JAE’s ROY Horford.
In his whopping 56 minutes of PT this year, he’s now averaging 11.6 rebounds 3.9 blocks. Not enough data to say much of anything, except that like most skinny super-athletic 20 year olds, he seems to be improving as he plays more and grows into his man-body.
Happily, Nellie seems to have finally figured it out. Even ignoring Harrington’s bad attitude and high pricetag, Wright is just a better, more productive PF right now. And while Harrington’s game has stagnated or slightly declined, Wright has barely scratched the surface of his potential.
Anyone else beginning to think Randolph/Wright/Biedrins — beyond the all-lefty novelty appeal — could be one of the best frontcourts in the NBA in a couple years?
OBAMA AMABO
by Sleepy Freud on Nov 6, 2008 10:41 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
* 11.6 reb and 3.9 blocks per 36 minutes
OBAMA AMABO
by Sleepy Freud on Nov 6, 2008 10:46 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope so too.
I’m impressed by the aggressiveness that AB had last night. His shot wasn’t falling early on, but he stuck to it. There is nothing more beautiful than those two spin moves he had on back-to-back possessions on the right block. I’m encouraged that AB didn’t have the most effective game on offense, but stuck with it, didn’t get down on himself and played some defense out there.
Wright was amazing last night as well. +24!!!! Holy crap. I think he can play the high post with AB on the low block since he seems more comfortable taking shots in the mid range area. Both he and AB are pretty quick and can take their men off the dribble however. I just hope he can pass now!
Warriors, Stupidest franchise in the league.
by kenntoe on Nov 6, 2008 11:04 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Let the Lefty Movement Begin!
Anyone else beginning to think Randolph/Wright/Biedrins — beyond the all-lefty novelty appeal — could be one of the best frontcourts in the NBA in a couple years?
Make it happen Nellie. 3 players 6’10" and taller. All lefties. All athletic. All unorthodox. Mismatch central right there. All day!!!
by gabezgsw on Nov 6, 2008 10:49 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
finally
we won a game this week. Tooks them awhile to pulls it out. Now I could go into Ocale arena on friday a somewhat happier man.
by warriorfan4life on Nov 6, 2008 12:29 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Turiaf is a great addition
He would have been nice to have last season. He blends in well, plays a good up-tempo game, can rebound and block. They actually looked like they were having fun out there tonight instead of having pained expressions on their faces. The more minutes Wright gets in real playing time the more confidence he develops and it shows. Their rebounding was key in winning this game — big difference from last season.
I just wish there had been one of those instant voting polls with the open thread so I could have called the doubters idiots.
by centerre on Nov 6, 2008 12:38 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
They sure didn't look like they were having fun..
for most of the first quarter. There was a complete look of being shell shocked then.
by ThermoElectro on Nov 6, 2008 8:48 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
it looks
like Mr. Jekyll showed up tonight! Hope they left Mr. Hyde in Memphis..For GOOD!
Awesome 3 quarters
by highflya on Nov 6, 2008 1:13 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Kabuike's block on Dahntay Jones was SICK!
by NoMoreDizzle on Nov 6, 2008 7:02 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
It was but....
…it was inches away from the posterization of the year.
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by JonDoe on Nov 6, 2008 9:14 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
east coast biased ESPN...
didn’t even show the highlight of this amazing play. Instead they showed all these pointless Melo highlights
by NeifiChicken on Nov 6, 2008 11:25 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Buike is just a BA
Could easily be starting and helping out the niners or the raiders right now but the good thing is …… he’s not! he is all over the place on the court
by FeartheBeard4 on Nov 6, 2008 8:23 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Wright...
the one thing he did differently last night was be effective right from the get-go. He usually gets yanked after 5 minutes of non-productive ball. Last night he was active as soon as he got in the game – if he does that a few more times in a row he will be playing a lot more minutes. He played 32 minutes!! and the stat line was impressive.
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by triplesix on Nov 6, 2008 8:38 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
goose brings it
solid improvement every year in the league, reminds me of someone else on this team, monta, anyone? goose is a superstar in the making and it seems he’s who they’re looking to as the go to guy.
wright played a hell of a game. you could see that he had it at points over the past year, but confidence and energy are his two biggest assets… and the fact that he doesn’t jack up ill advised shots. what about that block towards the end of the game around the 3 point line? wingspan…
but, let’s face it, this was a depleted nuggs team. we still have serious issues at PG. jax turned the ball over a ton. watson/nelson platoon can’t guard the oppsing teams PG. give it another few weeks and if wright continues to emerge, i see harrington being shipped for somebody’s PG.
the stop calling him "beans" movement
by pervisNeverNervous on Nov 6, 2008 8:55 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
While the nuggets weren't at full strength...
They’re missing 1 impact player. We’re missing 2.
by ThermoElectro on Nov 6, 2008 8:58 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
they suited 7
i don’t see that as full strength. but yeah, technically we’re not missing monta, but i see your point. it’s a lot easier for cj/nelson to play PG when there’s no opposing PG to guard them.
the stop calling him "beans" movement
by pervisNeverNervous on Nov 6, 2008 9:03 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Andris is the man!
Based on what we’ve seen in this young season, I’d like to hear from those who complained about giving Andris too much money. It’s looking like he might have been a steal at the price. Energy and attitude is so important to a team; I think we’re seeing who needs to get minutes to develop and make this a better team. I’m happy if the W’s play with passion and are entertaining, wins will follow!
by Jeffo on Nov 6, 2008 8:56 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
AB is the man...
…and his numbers in the summer (albeit in the EuroBasket) were baller: 23ppg and 13.8 rpg! Reading about that over this summer and early fall gave me the impression that this could be his big breakout year. Yes, his career numbers aren’t that great but he has improved every year and what!? He’s only 22! He’s the big man we’ve always wanted and this year he is showing us that as he continues to blossom! Go Warriors! Believe!!!
if you don't know where you're going,
then any road will take you there...
by kronos on Nov 6, 2008 10:43 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Big breakout year
He actually had that, two years ago. Last year was another step up in his development into legit NBA star, as was the Euro League, as you say. Even more than any of the statistical arguments for AB (which are extremely compelling), what always gives me confidence is the kid’s fantastic attitude, great motor, and seeming boundless energy. Put those together with the numbers, the soft hands and quick feet, and the chances of failure were like … nil.
As many here have pointed out, the only thing that really remained this offseason between AB and Top 5-10 NBA centerhood was natural incremental development and a bit more playing time. The doubters (you know who you are) tended to be people blinded by their own statistical ignorance, pride, and/or bile. I suspect skin color is also a factor for a few of the doubters — I’ll leave it to them to decide how much of one.
OBAMA AMABO
by Sleepy Freud on Nov 6, 2008 11:02 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The cult of points per game has many, many members.
by jae on Nov 6, 2008 11:45 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
True dat.
I’m also concerned by the “cult of double figures.”
As in, a whole GSoM poll question based on how long Biedrins would keep his double-double streak going.
Or, in the TSN Fantasy League, the fact that if a player goes 10-10-10 he gets a random ten-point bonus, but if he goes off for 75 points, 63 rebounds, 9 assists, 9 blocks, and 9 steals, he gets zilch.
People do understand that the base-ten counting system is arbitrary, right?
OBAMA AMABO
by Sleepy Freud on Nov 6, 2008 12:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Breakout was the wrong choice of words...
I guess I was leaning more towards a major increase in his averages per game as a whole and acknowledgment from other teams. He has improved every year and yes, he did indeed have a "breakout’ year a couple of years ago (playoff season) but I was trying to insinuate that this year will be his year to show all of his skillz and make his name as a force to be reckoned in this league. I’ve just felt that he doesn’t get the respect he deserves but that might be pushing it a bit but still…
I know that he has had to develop and one earns respect in the league, I just think that this will be his year to garner more respect than he has in the past. Much of his foul trouble comes from BS calls (which cuts down on his PT) but that has also improved and watching him these last couple games, I see the player we were hoping would develop when we drafted him at age 17. I think this standard he has set early in this season is going to continue, and Beans is going to have his best year ever…
Go Warriors!
if you don't know where you're going,
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by kronos on Nov 6, 2008 1:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
No one's mentioned the Belinelli shot.
I know it was a wide open jumper that he should make anyway but the fact that he did make it has to increase his stock in Coach Nellie’s eyes. He’s slowly but surely playing him in the last couple of games. I hope it continues. I still would like to see Randolph for a few minutes though.
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by JonDoe on Nov 6, 2008 9:18 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
it was a wide open jumper that he should make anyway but the fact that he did make it has to increase his stock in Coach Nellie’s eyes.
Haha, ONE shot? Right after the Jax harrington trade we had a game and needed players so we brought up a guy from the D league named Renaldo Major and he made two shots so why keep Bellinili?
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by Skeptic con Urquell on Nov 6, 2008 8:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I second the Andris movement
I had seen him as only a big body to run the floor grabbing rebounds and getting tip ins. Man oh man he showed me that he could create a shot and actually “take a breath” draw a double team.
by Warriorfan on Nov 6, 2008 9:22 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
the picture made me laugh
turiaf needs smaller pants or get smaller ones.
by GS_FL connection on Nov 6, 2008 9:40 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
i totally meant or something. haha. he needs smaller pants or tie them or something. he just needs to keep them up. haha.
by GS_FL connection on Nov 6, 2008 10:01 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think...
I think we made a statement on national television. How the entire nation has talked us down and that this would be a “rebuilding” or “learning” year for the dubs. We showed them last night that we are still in contention in the west and a force to be reckoned with. Great job by all the Warriors, Kaz, Beans, BWright, CJ, Turiaf, and Captain Jack. Let’s bring that kind of energy every night!
WARRIORS BASKETBALL!!! Patiently waiting for a title...I may be waiting for a long time...
by JustSomeName on Nov 6, 2008 10:17 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Nice Game Dubs!
First time I’ve ever:
Seen Andris regularly use pivot/post moves in the key for successive shots.
Seen Andris dribble coast to coast and attempt a fake pass to the wing yet keep it and attempt lay-up!
Seen CJ be super aggressive and draw defenders to him to where he kicks it out for open jumpers or attempts a lay-up.
Seen Nellie play BWright for more than 5 minutes at a time.
Seen BWright have a stat line like that-AWESOME!!!
There were a lot of firsts tonight. I hope Andris realizes that he actually has some coordination and can use those pivot moves and up and under moves to his advantage when he’s playing heavier less athletic centers than him. Way to go for creating your own shots Andris. Most polished I’ve ever seen him. Great game!
About F’ing time you play BWright. See what happens Nellie? I think the same can be said for Randolph. With time comes experience. With experience comes wisdom. With wisdom comes good play. Give BWight and Randolph more playing time and Nellie might see that the two can present some mismatch problems for opposing teams.
No BD, no Monta, no Mags and we beat an okay team…Lets keep winning Dubs!
by gabezgsw on Nov 6, 2008 10:17 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Let’s not assume that because Wright played and played well that this in any way means Randolph is ready.
by jae on Nov 6, 2008 10:36 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Blocks?!
At least ten SOLID blocks this game. Buike’s dunk denial?! Turiaf’s poke on Melo?!! Beans smothering Nene?!!! It made me Dub all over myself
by andrisBthousand on Nov 6, 2008 10:30 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Well said...
Let’s not assume that because Wright played and played well that this in any way means Randolph is ready.
I totally hear ya jae, its just that the best training in life is experience. Play the kids!
by gabezgsw on Nov 6, 2008 10:40 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Lefty see, lefty do!
OBAMA AMABO
by Sleepy Freud on Nov 6, 2008 10:44 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
What else can I say...
Wright, Biedrins, Azubuike, Watson, even Bellinelli did something worth noting. It was great to see Nelson give the kids a chance, they showed they deserve more time. And I definitely that Randolph should sit back and watch for the most part. He should get some time later in the season, but I think it would greatly help for him to be eased into the game a la B. Wright. As painful as it was for him to not be playing last year, last nights game showed that his time in waiting wasn’t for nothing. Go Dubs!
by Pearlsofwisdom on Nov 6, 2008 10:47 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
BOOKIE
anyone else been noticing that buike, outside of his jumper being inconsistent, has been playing extremely solid on both ends of the court? when he gets the minutes and makes an effort to get to the rim, he is an outstanding contributor that finishes as well as anyone. when he and maggette focus on getting to the rim it opens up a lot of things for the team.
by Debo24 on Nov 6, 2008 11:07 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Just imagine...
how sick this team would be with a healthy Monta…maybe they will happen sooner than we tought
by NeifiChicken on Nov 6, 2008 11:22 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
predicting lineups when Monta comes back
2 types of lines ups
Monta
BOOOOKIE
Jax
Mags
Ab
Second line up
Demarcus Nelson
Monta
Jax
Mags
AB
BD-FOR-P!
by BDForPresident on Nov 6, 2008 1:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Any lineup as long as Al is gone.
And has Brandan and AB AT LEAST in the starting lineup. I’m not saying Brandan needs to play 35+ minutes, only that he should play with the first unit and see how he’s playing on a game-by-game basis.
Warriors, Stupidest franchise in the league.
by kenntoe on Nov 6, 2008 1:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
NO NO
NENE!
That was hilarious.
Member of the "Stop calling him Beans" movement
by StSaints408 on Nov 6, 2008 2:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else feeling
like Wright is going to improve a lot and play this season and bring The Most Improved Player back to Oracle?
Member of the "Stop calling him Beans" movement
by StSaints408 on Nov 6, 2008 2:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
that's what's up!!!
BUIKE block D. JONES like whoa!
B. WRIGHT played like whoa!
get RANDOLPH some playin’ time!
by D3F1N1T3 on Nov 6, 2008 4:18 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
give Marco some minutes
just little by little gradually
I will always be your fan JRich. Good Luck
by chili01 on Nov 6, 2008 6:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Take a look at Biedrin's mouth!
During all that craziness during the second half of the 4th quarter, you have to look at Biedrin’s mouth. I know that sounds crazy, but it shows Biedrin’s intensity.
I remember when I used to play streetball, there would be a bunch of people on the court who would talk A LOT of crap to everyone and have me playing hard. I was usually always the youngest player on the court, playing against High School students and College players. There were some points where I got so mad, that my lips would start to shake as I breathe hard and play. That was the point where I became a good player and started playing with a lot of intensity whenever games got really crazy. I was so mad and went off on everyone on the court, scoring hella points.
That’s what I noticed with Biedrins in last night’s game. Usually, we see him as a quiet player who would be under the radar during games. Andris is usually accustomed to relying on Baron Davis, Jason Richardson, Monta Ellis, and Stephen Jackson taking the pressure and bringing the scoring in the clutch; but this time, it was only Jackson that was available, and even Jackson needed help.
Biedrins finally found out that he had to take matters into his own hands in order to win the game. No more relying on Baron. When he scored all those points in the paint, including the dunk on Nene, his lips started shaking the same way mine used to when I was a young player that was mad and started scoring hella points out of no where. At that point, I noticed that Andris discovered how good he can really be, and broke out of his quiet shell and started playing with a lot of intensity and EMOTION.
So yeah, I just made myself look stupid but it’s okay cause Obama’s our new president! yay.
by Five Ten Entertainment on Nov 6, 2008 8:38 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

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