OPEN THREAD: Game 52 - Warriors vs Suns

by YaoButtaMing on Feb 13, 2008 6:36 AM PST in Previews

Warriors (W-L): 31-20

Suns(W-L): 36-15

Time: 6:00pm PST

TV:ESPN

Radio: KNBR 680

Different Uniform ... same goofy look

Like so many others, I'm still in shock with the Shaq to Suns trade that occurred last week. Few can argue that a trade of this caliber changes dynamic once again for the powers in the West, but it still leaves the question, "Will tonight be the night we see the debut of Shaq in a Sun's uniform?" Not bloody likely (Austin Power's impression). Shaq is out of the "pretend hurt" stage, now in the "oh shoot I have to get into shape" stage, and is expected to come back after the AllStar Break. So what does that mean for tonight? How will the Warriors fare against the best record in the Western Conference? Let's find out ... Jump!

Suns pre trade: I always said Marion was completely underrated even though he has a huge contract. The Suns were battling with the Hornets for 1st position all year before they traded him away and they are keeping up the pace even without him. However, watching them lately you can clearly see they are missing the boards and blocks that The Matrix gave them night in and night out; one of the many reasons for why they must be excited for Shaq to get into game shape.

Now that the Suns have the big "Aristotle" and are (arguably) considered stronger contenders, it will be interesting to see if this trade pans out. Too many people have their own opinions, so I’m waiting to see how the team gels when Diesel gets onto the court. If Shaq is out tonight, look for a high scoring, fast pace game that will tire us out by halftime. I’m excited.

The Warriors on the other hand also have a change in the lineup with the signing of Chris Webber. I’m holding any judgment till next month when Webber has had ample time to get into game shape and learn our system. So far it’s been luke warm but his passing ability has helped out right off the bat.

All in all, tonight is not about Shaq or Webber, trade talks or congressional hearings. Tonight will boil down to the play of 4 guards. The first two are the most prolific players in this league; Steve Nash vs. Baron Davis. One is a two time league MVP while the other has once again been snubbed for the all-star weekend even though putting up MVP like figures.

The second two? Raja Bell vs. Monta Ellis. These shooting guard will no doubt add a scoring punch for both teams to watch out for. My hope is that these dynamic match-ups will make this one of the most entertaining games this year. I’ve always waited for these games when the Suns come into town and play at the Roaracle on national TV. Throw in a young beast like Amare against our sly defensive tandem of Jackson and Biendrins, and you've got yourself some good ol' fashioned mayhem.

Our Warriors closed a close game the other night against the Wizards by coming back from a 23 point deficit, but tonight they better come out blazing to have a shot at controlling the best in the West. The Warriors have won the past two games against the Suns and ESPN reported it best when asking Grant Hill about their last encounter with the Warriors:

Grant Hill:
Suns forward Grant Hill described Golden State's 129-114 win on Nov. 26 as a "track meet."

With the Warriors recent poor performances in close victories, I’m hoping National TV, playing against the top team in the Conference, and our GSoM crowd, will motivate them enough to but on a show!

Predictions:

No more predictions from me but I have a prize for the individual who can predict the combined final score of the game. As a side question, the one who can predict the combined score of Davis and Ellis will win if an event of a tie. My prediction is: Final combined score of 253 with Davis and Ellis combining for 62.

GO WARRIORS!

Poll

Do the Warriors need to trade soon?

Yes - Lakers, Mavs, Sun ... we're dead if we don't!

94 votes

No - Since Jackson is back we're fine!

56 votes

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prediction

Game score 236, 51 Baron+Ellis

by Athan on Feb 13, 2008 2:37 PM PST reply actions

Predictions

Combined score GS+PHX: 224
Combined points BD+Monta: 56

by All About The W on Feb 13, 2008 2:38 PM PST reply actions

Prediction

Combined Score: 220
Baron and Monta: 45

by Number22Drew on Feb 13, 2008 2:43 PM PST reply actions

Prediction

Game score 243, Monta and BD 49

then we will fight in the shade.

by Swamp Thing on Feb 13, 2008 2:44 PM PST reply actions

Prediction

Combined: 237
Baron and Monta combine: 60

by Blitz6k on Feb 13, 2008 2:44 PM PST reply actions

Prediction

Combined: 212
Baron and Monta combined: 52

by nautica on Feb 13, 2008 2:50 PM PST reply actions

NatL TV

... usually brings out the worst in the Warriors. Especially in the 1st half. Often our best players are -showing out- for the cameras and not running the offense, not passing the rock.

But since this game is against an elite team, maybe the Warriors will come out focused like the Hornets game.

by soem on Feb 13, 2008 2:52 PM PST reply actions

my "PRD"iction

Combined Score 259
BD + Blip = 65

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by GreenLightJerky on Feb 13, 2008 2:58 PM PST reply actions

Prediction

Combined Score: 241 points
BD + Monta: 52 points

by nsd14 on Feb 13, 2008 2:59 PM PST reply actions

Prediction

Combined: 234
Baron & Monta:56

by BALLINelli on Feb 13, 2008 3:01 PM PST reply actions

PREDICTI-OWN

combined 227
ELLIS AND DAVIS 53

The Beginning of the "We Believe" Movement of Melbourne, Australia.

by DoomBizzle on Feb 13, 2008 3:11 PM PST reply actions

guesstimate

combined score: one dollar no jp. 223 boom+ellis: 57

art by jnazaire 07

by disguy on Feb 13, 2008 3:12 PM PST reply actions

My prediction

Combined: 210
Baron and Monta: 45

I feel that the Warriors are going to lose this one for several reason.
a) 2 wins 1 loss. Thats our season right there. We don't usually deviate from this. I mean we lost to Chicago for chrisssake. And after that huge comeback I am betting Jackson is feeling pretty cocky. We will miss our first 3-4 3 pointers. We will give up a huge lead from which we will never recover.
b) The Suns are due for a win
c) The Suns are probably motivated by Shaq
d) I am not sure if Baron is over his snub yet... this game can either be non motivated Baron or motivated Baron.
e) The All Star break is coming up I bet players wanna get this game over with.

by saintdee on Feb 13, 2008 3:14 PM PST reply actions

crystal balls...

232, bd and ellis combine for 54

by blah2u on Feb 13, 2008 3:17 PM PST reply actions

prediction

combined: 221
BD & monta: 50

by jojo4o8 on Feb 13, 2008 3:22 PM PST reply actions

Help!!!

im living in a house with no cable tv. is there a site or something where i can stream this game?

http://golf.cautela.nl/showthread.php?t=12680 this site doesn't have games on national tv, so can someone help me out here

AARRRHHhhh!!! DO YOU SEE WHAT YOU GET CARLA?! DO YOU SEE WHAT YOU GET WHEN YOU MESS WITH THE WARRIOR??!!!!!

by Akira on Feb 13, 2008 3:23 PM PST reply actions

depends on your ISP

But espn360.com should be streaming the telecast live.

then we will fight in the shade.

by Swamp Thing on Feb 13, 2008 4:21 PM PST up reply actions

I Think

the total score for both teams will be 224, and Baron + Ellis will combine for 48.

Nellieball saved my life.

by Blacktop Warrior on Feb 13, 2008 3:27 PM PST reply actions

hmmm

Combined score = 232

BD+Monta = 48

by RubberDubDubs on Feb 13, 2008 3:31 PM PST reply actions

game score + monta/bd

game score: 116+111 = 227

bd & ellis combine for: 32 & 25 = 57

"Oooh, watch yo biceps Buk, watch yo biceps Bukie."

by tobin on Feb 13, 2008 3:47 PM PST reply actions

prediction

combined: 215
baron&monta: 54

by aboy806 on Feb 13, 2008 3:52 PM PST reply actions

prediction

combined team: 231
baron and monta: 63

by 8monta on Feb 13, 2008 4:04 PM PST reply actions

Prediction

Combined Score 230
Baron and Monta go off for a cool 55

get your runnin shoes on, STeve nash prediction 7 TO's

by MontaAND1 on Feb 13, 2008 4:11 PM PST reply actions

prediction

Combined Score: 240
Baron and Monta: 58

by jrich23 on Feb 13, 2008 4:18 PM PST reply actions

Shaq's not playin'

I go high, this isn't Bob Barker rules right?

262 team totals and
62 for our dynamic duo.

by eshock @ Golden State Of Mind on Feb 13, 2008 4:35 PM PST reply actions

prediction

total score: 249
baron + monta: 59
jack goes for 29 too

by lowchi on Feb 13, 2008 4:43 PM PST reply actions

prediction

combine score of 238 with Baron and ellis putting up 57 points together.

by ON THE RUN on Feb 13, 2008 4:45 PM PST reply actions

and we have a

winner

art by jnazaire 07

by disguy on Feb 13, 2008 8:40 PM PST up reply actions

good prediction

i was 2 points off =[

by jrich23 on Feb 13, 2008 8:47 PM PST up reply actions

ON THE RUN - YOU WON!

hey man congrats! hit me up with your email address at goldenstwarriors@gmail.com

I got something nice for you =)

by YaoButtaMing on Feb 13, 2008 9:16 PM PST up reply actions

Thanks!

Tell me I won a Ron Artest Warriors Jersey? haha

by ON THE RUN on Feb 13, 2008 10:20 PM PST up reply actions

U can pass the prize on to the next person...

The email that i used to sign up on this site doesn't exist anymore. Thanks anyways.

by ON THE RUN on Feb 13, 2008 10:56 PM PST up reply actions

don't worry man ...

i'll hook you up. Let's chat this weekend! I got you on my recap either way but i have something for you =)

by YaoButtaMing on Feb 13, 2008 10:57 PM PST up reply actions

Prediction

Combined score: 231

Baron and Monta score: 58

by aqs1980 on Feb 13, 2008 4:48 PM PST reply actions

Prediction

Combined Score: 300

We win in a triple overtime thriller 151-149!

Baron+Ellis: 80

by racsan on Feb 13, 2008 5:06 PM PST reply actions

This is my favorite prediction ...

I should give you the prize for just typing this!

by YaoButtaMing on Feb 13, 2008 5:22 PM PST up reply actions

i'll take

a consolation prize lol

by racsan on Feb 13, 2008 10:46 PM PST up reply actions

i predict

total score=232

monta n BD=51 points

by GSwarrior on Feb 13, 2008 5:08 PM PST reply actions

prediction

combined score: 230
baron + ellis: 35

by singha on Feb 13, 2008 5:09 PM PST reply actions

Shooting in the dark

222 final total score

baron gets 22, monta 27 = 49 puntos

Put a little mustard on it

by The Barnes Supremacy on Feb 13, 2008 5:10 PM PST reply actions

The Nash 2 for 1 Gorilla Jinx is on

by bloodsweatndonuts on Feb 13, 2008 5:26 PM PST reply actions

get em

magic! hope the warriors can reach a tie with the nuggets after tonight.

by lowchi on Feb 13, 2008 5:33 PM PST reply actions

prediction

Total score of 245.

BD and Monta go for 46 combined.

131-114 Dubz in a laugher.

by UncleCliffy on Feb 13, 2008 5:38 PM PST reply actions

Prediction

Combined: 229

Monta & BD: 59

by illmaticwarrior on Feb 13, 2008 5:39 PM PST reply actions

My prediciton

Combined: 217

Monta + BD = 55

Regardless of the outcome, the top two highest scoring teams makes for great basketball. I'm looking forward to this one.

by sunghan on Feb 13, 2008 5:56 PM PST reply actions

dam

md just concede already duke is beating you!

What you thought that I only played basketball? I AM A Golden State WARRIOR!

by 24k state fan since 87 on Feb 13, 2008 6:03 PM PST reply actions

dangit

why is maryland still trying to foul at the end of the damn game?? just prolonging defeat

art by jnazaire 07

by disguy on Feb 13, 2008 6:03 PM PST reply actions

Van Gundy!

Awesome, he's the best commentator going.

by greala on Feb 13, 2008 6:07 PM PST reply actions

yes he's great

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 Feb 13, 2008 6:10 PM PST up reply actions

jKidd trade is off

devean george...ahahahahaahaaa

by JudBooshlur on Feb 13, 2008 6:07 PM PST reply actions

wow

yeah i just saw that

by nautica on Feb 13, 2008 6:12 PM PST up reply actions

online stream

www.channelsurfing.net is working for those that are looking. there are 2 links for the game, but only one works

by jngai on Feb 13, 2008 6:10 PM PST reply actions

FINALLY

WEBBER IS NOT A STARTER!!!

What you thought that I only played basketball? I AM A Golden State WARRIOR!

by 24k state fan since 87 on Feb 13, 2008 6:11 PM PST reply actions

i swear

if the w's come out slow on national tv against the best team in the nba. i'm gonna be so pissed. i'm watching this in miami and am the only warriors fan and have been letting everyone within earshot know about our squad so they better not make me look bad.
total score 233
ellis + baron 58

by bioecon on Feb 13, 2008 6:12 PM PST reply actions

don't worry

no webber

by the evil monkey on Feb 13, 2008 6:19 PM PST up reply actions

lol

no webber tonight mmmm...

by saintdee on Feb 13, 2008 6:15 PM PST reply actions

why

is webber not dressed?

by eeeric on Feb 13, 2008 6:19 PM PST up reply actions

Nice...

outlet pass by baron.

by sunghan on Feb 13, 2008 6:15 PM PST reply actions

harrington

coming out strong

by saintdee on Feb 13, 2008 6:16 PM PST reply actions

Lol

on pace for a 180 to a 177 game.

by sunghan on Feb 13, 2008 6:18 PM PST reply actions

harrington

abuses amare

by bioecon on Feb 13, 2008 6:18 PM PST reply actions

Elite Team - Fast Start

... is what it looks like we are getting today. A good sign. Keep it going ...

by soem on Feb 13, 2008 6:20 PM PST reply actions

like uptempo no defense basketball. Watch the spurs game and you'll know elite plus boring.

by saintdee on Feb 13, 2008 6:22 PM PST up reply actions

lol

timeout? to kill suns tempo!!

by saintdee on Feb 13, 2008 6:21 PM PST reply actions

bring in biedrins

too many layups for suns

by nautica on Feb 13, 2008 6:24 PM PST reply actions

this

is a fun game

by singha on Feb 13, 2008 6:24 PM PST reply actions

Baron & Jax

... now just -showing out- Turnovers and crazy shots.

by soem on Feb 13, 2008 6:25 PM PST reply actions

barnes

what's up with his shooting slump. man his 3 point shooting's been horrible.

by bioecon on Feb 13, 2008 6:25 PM PST reply actions

Tooo Many..

TURNOVERS!

by sunghan on Feb 13, 2008 6:25 PM PST reply actions

here comes

the warrior collapse!!

by saintdee on Feb 13, 2008 6:27 PM PST reply actions

nelson

has a runny nose

by saintdee on Feb 13, 2008 6:29 PM PST reply actions

That...

Chris Paul commercial was awkward...

by sunghan on Feb 13, 2008 6:32 PM PST reply actions

lol

by singha on Feb 13, 2008 6:41 PM PST up reply actions

our money timeout play

how do other teams not know it by now

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 Feb 13, 2008 6:32 PM PST reply actions

i love

that celtic commercial

by saintdee on Feb 13, 2008 6:33 PM PST reply actions

Jeff Van Gundy is awesome

He's becoming my favorite national color guy.

by bloodsweatndonuts on Feb 13, 2008 6:37 PM PST reply actions

Van Gundy

.. is talking crazy talk.

by soem on Feb 13, 2008 6:38 PM PST reply actions

wow

a call going warrior's way. Wow thats a change

by saintdee on Feb 13, 2008 6:39 PM PST reply actions

Well lookie lookie

Playing a top team in the leauge, and we come out running...playing with some fire and intensity. Can't we play these teams everynight? We'll make playoffs no doubt.

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Feb 13, 2008 6:40 PM PST reply actions

Uhhh...

"You can do whatever you want in the paint"

What is this guy talking about?

by sunghan on Feb 13, 2008 6:40 PM PST reply actions

Yah, I once saw a Roman Orgy break out

in the restricted area during a Knicks/Heat game. Zo, Ewing, a bunch of Heat cheerleaders and J.V.G, it was nuts . . .

by bloodsweatndonuts on Feb 13, 2008 6:43 PM PST up reply actions

asdf

where's Bell going? I love nationally televised games it's the only time i get to watch the Dubs in HD, except when they play the Fakers and Clippers

by NotoriousCruz on Feb 13, 2008 6:40 PM PST reply actions

that was a good

end to a quarter

by singha on Feb 13, 2008 6:42 PM PST reply actions

It was a foul!

ask the ball, the ball dont' lie.... hahahhaha!

Go Warriors!

by babyguess on Feb 13, 2008 6:42 PM PST reply actions

thanks

mike d'antoni for that free point. If we win by 1 I'll lol. But we probably lose by 8 you heard it here first :D..

by saintdee on Feb 13, 2008 6:44 PM PST reply actions

Foul?

That block was Top 10 potential!

by sunghan on Feb 13, 2008 6:48 PM PST reply actions

word

THE TORSO IS PART OF THE BALL!

but for real. no foul.

by jam3rz on Feb 13, 2008 6:49 PM PST up reply actions

when

is the last time barnes hit a 3?

by saintdee on Feb 13, 2008 6:49 PM PST reply actions

asdf

nice play by Air France, that was a clean block. Why does barbosa always get posterized by the dubs?

by NotoriousCruz on Feb 13, 2008 6:50 PM PST reply actions

asdf

barbosa get's owned all day by pietrus. hahaha

by NotoriousCruz on Feb 13, 2008 6:54 PM PST reply actions

wow

two enormous and clean swats by air france

by dandydaniel on Feb 13, 2008 6:54 PM PST reply actions

two blocks

by pietruss. damn

by singha on Feb 13, 2008 6:54 PM PST reply actions

too bad they both don't count

good plays by pietrus though

by nautica on Feb 13, 2008 6:56 PM PST up reply actions

yeah haha

but he's doing well it seems. but then again i dont know much about basketball.

by singha on Feb 13, 2008 7:02 PM PST up reply actions

So who's gonna bag on Pietrus for that last play?

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Feb 13, 2008 6:57 PM PST reply actions

wow

don't pass to pietrus if he has to put it on the floor. ever.

CJ Watson. From San Andreas to the Bay!

by tadams1080 on Feb 13, 2008 6:57 PM PST reply actions

pietrus

hands-o-bricks

by jam3rz on Feb 13, 2008 6:57 PM PST reply actions

Van Gundy

.. maize .. lol

by soem on Feb 13, 2008 6:57 PM PST reply actions

asdf

we definitely flow better without webber. all we need is to get buike some playing time

by NotoriousCruz on Feb 13, 2008 6:58 PM PST reply actions

asdf

pietrus 3 barbosa 1

by NotoriousCruz on Feb 13, 2008 7:02 PM PST reply actions

MP a blocking machine? WTH

Reboound!

Go Warriors!

by babyguess on Feb 13, 2008 7:02 PM PST reply actions

Man, for all the trash talking about Air France

He came to play.

by SkipT on Feb 13, 2008 7:03 PM PST reply actions

pietrus

wants his trade value to go up

by NotoriousCruz on Feb 13, 2008 7:05 PM PST reply actions

Just Exposes

... that Pietrus doesn't come to play hard very often.

by soem on Feb 13, 2008 7:08 PM PST reply actions

buike

am i seeing straight kelena in the game??

by NotoriousCruz on Feb 13, 2008 7:08 PM PST reply actions

AL

... thats why they don't want you to think. Just catch and shoot.

by soem on Feb 13, 2008 7:11 PM PST reply actions

Ellis is special

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Feb 13, 2008 7:12 PM PST reply actions

Good Signs Tonight

Nice 1st quarter. (which also lets Nelson put in more subs)

Baron is on his game.

Nice energy.

by soem on Feb 13, 2008 7:13 PM PST reply actions

Hmmmmmmm....I wonder why?!?!

Maybe cause we're playing a good team, and we're playing up to them, as opposed to down to a bad team.

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Feb 13, 2008 7:14 PM PST up reply actions

they've played good teams and had stinkers

off the top of my head, jazz twice, portland twice, boston, detroit, mavs, hornets, rockets.

it's more no phoenix defense and no webber slowing the team down.

by the evil monkey on Feb 13, 2008 7:21 PM PST up reply actions

another good sign

Webber = inactive

by nautica on Feb 13, 2008 7:16 PM PST up reply actions

x2

on pietrus trying to improve his value. gotta love that effort! gotta hate that he drops easy passes lol

by jdmsir20 on Feb 13, 2008 7:14 PM PST reply actions

I WANNA PICK A FIGHT

With the people on this board said Barbosa was better than Monta!!!

Unfortunately, in my senility, I can't remember who it was... :-(

by Sleepy Freud on Feb 13, 2008 7:15 PM PST reply actions

Ellis

Is growing right in front of our eyes. Every game he
gets better. When will it end? He is a blast to watch.

by PhilSmith on Feb 13, 2008 7:18 PM PST up reply actions

I think people

argue that Barbosa is better because he has more range. I'd still take Monta though.

by nautica on Feb 13, 2008 7:21 PM PST up reply actions

and plays better defense

i think they gotta keep monta, but ppl need to keep in mind that he's on fire right now. he's good, but he's not a 71% shooter.

by the evil monkey on Feb 13, 2008 7:24 PM PST up reply actions

Hopefully we are not seeing

the end of an era. You could always count on GSW Phoenix games to be immensely entertaining and fun. I really hope that Shaq won't slow them down too much. I don't think Webber will slow us down too much, but that is because he is only going to play 10 minutes a game. Shaq has the potential to be out there for a long time.

I'm going to watch this game and savor every moment, since it may not come again for a while.

by belilaugh on Feb 13, 2008 7:16 PM PST reply actions

Jinx Info

... I'll save it until after the game :)

by soem on Feb 13, 2008 7:24 PM PST reply actions

Lol

For some reason, I think you may have already completed the jinx.

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Feb 13, 2008 7:27 PM PST up reply actions

Off topic

When it comes to Monta, you guys (assuming most of you are male) sound like a mother watching their child grow up. I say mother b/c it was always mine that would tear up during every milestone and my dad would be just sitting there chillin'.

by warriorgirl on Feb 13, 2008 7:26 PM PST reply actions

That probably explains

My uncontrollable urge to make Kraft Macaroni 'n' Cheese for Monta...

by Sleepy Freud on Feb 13, 2008 7:35 PM PST up reply actions

ah

what started it all.

I was in tears when Monta missed his second ft, yelling "It's alright sugar!!!"

art by jnazaire 07

by disguy on Feb 13, 2008 8:58 PM PST up reply actions

Milwaukee chokes against New Orleans

dammit

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 Feb 13, 2008 7:26 PM PST reply actions

don't worry

dubs aren't catching them (barring hornets injuries). at least denver lost... too bad rockets are beating sac. those two are the ones to root against.

by the evil monkey on Feb 13, 2008 7:32 PM PST up reply actions

Pietrus played all-right

I'm serious.

by jtoj on Feb 13, 2008 7:33 PM PST reply actions

whistle Cro!!!!!

Then Barnes with the steal and B Diddy with the 3 to make that a beautiful swing.

by SkipT on Feb 13, 2008 7:38 PM PST reply actions

croshere

and baron

YEAA

by singha on Feb 13, 2008 7:39 PM PST reply actions

we need d'antoni to put

strawberry, skinner, and, to a lesser extent, barbosa back in the game.

by the evil monkey on Feb 13, 2008 7:42 PM PST reply actions

baron

getting a little too trigger happy.

by saintdee on Feb 13, 2008 7:42 PM PST reply actions

Grant HIll

wtf.

by jtoj on Feb 13, 2008 7:43 PM PST reply actions

pietrus

4 fouls in 8 minutes

by AJC3317 on Feb 13, 2008 7:46 PM PST reply actions

5th foul

in 9 mins now

by nautica on Feb 13, 2008 7:48 PM PST up reply actions

make

that 5 in 9 minutes

by GSwarrior on Feb 13, 2008 7:48 PM PST up reply actions

Make that 5 in 9

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Feb 13, 2008 7:48 PM PST up reply actions

Stoudemire

finally misses a free throw.

by sunghan on Feb 13, 2008 7:47 PM PST reply actions

now pietrus

5 fouls in 9 minutes, although i don't think his last one was a foul

by AJC3317 on Feb 13, 2008 7:48 PM PST reply actions

yes

baron flop finally works!

by saintdee on Feb 13, 2008 7:50 PM PST reply actions

lol pietrus

"oh i'm hurt, i'm hurt. wait i've got the ball...i'm fine!!!!"

by AJC3317 on Feb 13, 2008 7:50 PM PST reply actions

combine score = 233

and for BD + One man fast break = hmm 58

Don't live life like you don't have anything, live like you want something

by jayfeezy on Feb 13, 2008 7:56 PM PST reply actions

I WANT TO KNIT MONTA ELLIS

A SWEATER AND MITTENS

by Sleepy Freud on Feb 13, 2008 7:58 PM PST reply actions

That's why Baron is Baron/

Can you say number 1 play?

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Feb 13, 2008 7:58 PM PST reply actions

oh snap

hill got schooled

by NotoriousCruz on Feb 13, 2008 7:59 PM PST reply actions

BARON

by singha on Feb 13, 2008 7:59 PM PST reply actions

HARRINGTON

with monta's assist (i think)

by singha on Feb 13, 2008 8:00 PM PST reply actions

I WANT TO DRIVE MONTA

To soccer practice.

And pick him up.

And make him hot chocolate, with little marshmallows...

by Sleepy Freud on Feb 13, 2008 8:01 PM PST reply actions

why

why does Nellie not play Biedrins? I'm getting tired of Baron and Jax getting dunked on by Stoudemire

CJ Watson. From San Andreas to the Bay!

by tadams1080 on Feb 13, 2008 8:02 PM PST reply actions

great question

one i find myself asking myself, and everyone else on this board, many times per game

by AJC3317 on Feb 13, 2008 8:03 PM PST up reply actions

i thought

monta said they were going to play some defense in the 2nd half... (suns got 35).

by the evil monkey on Feb 13, 2008 8:03 PM PST reply actions

ARE YOU CALLING MONTA A LIAR??

by Sleepy Freud on Feb 13, 2008 8:04 PM PST up reply actions

biedrins

is our secret weapon. We don't want to show him off too early. At least thats what I tell myself.

I still think we're not going to win. Stoudemire looks like Yao in the Houston game.. everytime he shoots for some reason the refs blows the whistle. Its utter bs.

by saintdee on Feb 13, 2008 8:05 PM PST reply actions

Suns 13-0 when leading after 3rd

Time to break the streak! Thanks for the commentators jinx guys.

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Feb 13, 2008 8:05 PM PST reply actions

dubs

shouldn't had that popcorn

by NotoriousCruz on Feb 13, 2008 8:06 PM PST reply actions

Uhm

Strawberry sucks.

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Feb 13, 2008 8:08 PM PST reply actions

is it me?

or do they always show that guy on baseline with the blue shirt every game??

by NotoriousCruz on Feb 13, 2008 8:08 PM PST reply actions

LOL!

by singha on Feb 13, 2008 8:09 PM PST up reply actions

My kid leads the NBA in Fast Break Points

Way hotter than the honor student bumper stickers!

by ScorpioSnake on Feb 13, 2008 8:08 PM PST reply actions

I WANT TO TIE MONTA's

And-1's.

For a living.

by Sleepy Freud on Feb 13, 2008 8:09 PM PST reply actions

lol

wonder if Warriorgirl is catching on to what you're doing

by PhilSmith on Feb 13, 2008 8:10 PM PST up reply actions

I wonder if Warriorgirl

Is catching onto what MONTA IS DOING!!

Do you think she'd go for our budding superstar? If I recall, she was quite an attractive young woman ... though that could have been "Mrs. Matt Barnes..."

(Maybe I had too much wine with dinner...?)

by Sleepy Freud on Feb 13, 2008 8:24 PM PST up reply actions

I just want more monta

by SkipT on Feb 13, 2008 8:12 PM PST up reply actions

Monta

wrong foot with the left hand..still goes in!!!

by PhilSmith on Feb 13, 2008 8:09 PM PST reply actions

Foul?

If that was Amare dunking, it would have been a foul on us... Barbosa totally just pushed Barnes in the back...

by Dubs fan in Boston on Feb 13, 2008 8:10 PM PST reply actions

damn kings

letting houston win

by AJC3317 on Feb 13, 2008 8:11 PM PST reply actions

Wow

Kings actually came back. Still lost by 2 though. :(

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Feb 13, 2008 8:11 PM PST reply actions

yea

barnes isnt an allstar no allstar calls.

by saintdee on Feb 13, 2008 8:12 PM PST reply actions

Buike

And his O-Boards

by jtoj on Feb 13, 2008 8:13 PM PST reply actions

man

Suns scoring everytime down...stop them!!!

by PhilSmith on Feb 13, 2008 8:13 PM PST reply actions

bosa

tearing it up

by sunghan on Feb 13, 2008 8:14 PM PST reply actions

Keep feeding the young man!

woohooo!

Go Warriors!

by babyguess on Feb 13, 2008 8:15 PM PST reply actions

Someone get Monta a towel

He's wet!

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Feb 13, 2008 8:16 PM PST reply actions

oracle

i think nationally the Oracle gets more love than the Dubs

by NotoriousCruz on Feb 13, 2008 8:18 PM PST reply actions

Sad thing is...

you're probably right.

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Feb 13, 2008 8:20 PM PST up reply actions

monta..

continues to turn heads around the league

Don't live life like you don't have anything, live like you want something

by jayfeezy on Feb 13, 2008 8:19 PM PST reply actions

sigh

suns are going to make a run I can feel it. I can feel it in my bones.

by saintdee on Feb 13, 2008 8:21 PM PST reply actions

All Day

Monta!!!

by PhilSmith on Feb 13, 2008 8:22 PM PST reply actions

omfg

www.ilovemontaellis.com

by NotoriousCruz on Feb 13, 2008 8:22 PM PST reply actions

omg

y do the warriors keep touching stoudamire when he's dunking, and y do the refs keep calling it?

by AJC3317 on Feb 13, 2008 8:22 PM PST reply actions

Stop with these stupid touch fouls

on Amare dunks

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Feb 13, 2008 8:22 PM PST reply actions

How many times...

have we fouled stoudemire when he clearly has a clean dunk?

by sunghan on Feb 13, 2008 8:22 PM PST reply actions

Why Give

.. so many tick-tac fouls for 3 point plays.
Just concede the 2

by soem on Feb 13, 2008 8:23 PM PST reply actions

BUIKE!!!!

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Feb 13, 2008 8:24 PM PST reply actions

Eat it Suns bench scrub..

Who was that nobody that stood up to yell in his ear and then looked all flustered on the make? That was classic!! Come on Warriors we need a nice national TV win to make up for last week.

by ScorpioSnake on Feb 13, 2008 8:27 PM PST up reply actions

buke

4th quarter is his time!!!!

by AJC3317 on Feb 13, 2008 8:24 PM PST reply actions

Yea Bukie ...

by soem on Feb 13, 2008 8:24 PM PST reply actions

Buki trey baby!

Go Warriors!

by babyguess on Feb 13, 2008 8:24 PM PST reply actions

Buike!!!

Love it!!!

by PhilSmith on Feb 13, 2008 8:25 PM PST reply actions

AZUBUIKE...

FiddyDuBs.. where 'we believe' happens..

by FiddyDuBs on Feb 13, 2008 8:25 PM PST reply actions

ive been saying this the whole season

azubuike>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>pietrus

by GSwarrior on Feb 13, 2008 8:25 PM PST reply actions

But then again, who hasn't been saying that?

Well, besides Nellie?

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Feb 13, 2008 8:26 PM PST up reply actions

..true

I agree with you 100%

FiddyDuBs.. where 'we believe' happens..

by FiddyDuBs on Feb 13, 2008 8:26 PM PST up reply actions

I said it too!!!!

Though I think I may have put one or two less ">" signs.

I think your number is the correct one.

by Sleepy Freud on Feb 13, 2008 8:29 PM PST up reply actions

Azubuike

comin up big

by Number22Drew on Feb 13, 2008 8:25 PM PST reply actions

I WANT TO BRONZE MONTA'S BOOTIES.

by Sleepy Freud on Feb 13, 2008 8:25 PM PST reply actions

LOL

you're cracking me up

by PhilSmith on Feb 13, 2008 8:27 PM PST up reply actions

the buki man!!

nelson, why oh why play more pietrus and less KAZ?

Don't live life like you don't have anything, live like you want something

by jayfeezy on Feb 13, 2008 8:26 PM PST reply actions

lol at the play before

the ref totally kicked the ball out of bounds. ref is part of the floor!!!

by AJC3317 on Feb 13, 2008 8:26 PM PST reply actions

Buike!!!

by Athletix Man on Feb 13, 2008 8:26 PM PST reply actions

asdf

The SUns are not getting any calls right now, that ball that went off the ref was ridiculous.
I've said it before and I'll say it again, Azubuike is the most underrated clutch performer the Warriors have. He is a straight up gamer. He shouldn't be making these shots with only like 2 minutes of play in the past month, but he does, which makes it more remarkable to me. Give him more minutes and I think he could be one of our top 4 clutch performers (behind obviously Baron, Stephen, and lately Monta). Barnes was clutch last year but has hit some kind of wall, he needs to find a way around it. Harrington is on and off, on some days he is our most clutch guy, on others our least. No time for the rest, game's back on!

by belilaugh on Feb 13, 2008 8:27 PM PST reply actions

#1

as i said above, ref is part of the floor

by AJC3317 on Feb 13, 2008 8:28 PM PST up reply actions

WOW

WHAT A GAME!

Ellis is turning into an all-star type player, way to come up big on national tv!!

by Blitz6k on Feb 13, 2008 8:27 PM PST reply actions

thats

why people like buke and not pietrus

by saintdee on Feb 13, 2008 8:28 PM PST reply actions

what?

was that really a walk?

FiddyDuBs.. where 'we believe' happens..

by FiddyDuBs on Feb 13, 2008 8:28 PM PST reply actions

First team to 5 stops wins it....

Come on Warriors buckle down on defense and win!!

by ScorpioSnake on Feb 13, 2008 8:28 PM PST reply actions

ITS THE SAME PLAY EVERY TIME!

STOP SWITCHING AND GUARD THE PICK AND ROLL STRAIGHT UP!

by belilaugh on Feb 13, 2008 8:29 PM PST reply actions

BD!!!!!

Must be on national TV

by Athletix Man on Feb 13, 2008 8:30 PM PST reply actions

BARON'S BACK!!!

And when Baron is Baron you know what usually happens!!

by ScorpioSnake on Feb 13, 2008 8:30 PM PST reply actions

Baron scares me EVERYTIME

he shoots that baseline fadeaway. But he makes it more often than not.

Meanwhile,and 1 by Baron.

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Feb 13, 2008 8:30 PM PST reply actions

I am actually

more confident Baron will make a fadeaway from the baseline than a three. He usually doesn't take the baseline shot unless he knows it is going down, but he does jack up quite a few bricks from three land.

by belilaugh on Feb 13, 2008 9:12 PM PST up reply actions

BARON

this is the Baron that we all know..

FiddyDuBs.. where 'we believe' happens..

by FiddyDuBs on Feb 13, 2008 8:30 PM PST reply actions

Baron Dave Time!

Baron is BACK!

by R I O T on Feb 13, 2008 8:31 PM PST reply actions

Dave!?

...

by R I O T on Feb 13, 2008 8:32 PM PST up reply actions

new orleans got robbed

they don't get to see baron light it up in person. it's a shame

by NotoriousCruz on Feb 13, 2008 8:31 PM PST reply actions

I LOVE THIS TEAM

Even the other guys who aren't Monta.

by Sleepy Freud on Feb 13, 2008 8:31 PM PST reply actions

aargh

gotta make free throws. would have made it a 3 posession game

by AJC3317 on Feb 13, 2008 8:31 PM PST reply actions

here comes

the suns run!

by saintdee on Feb 13, 2008 8:32 PM PST reply actions

This one's for you Sleepy...

I wanna be the guy Monta asks....wait, TELLS to do his homework back in highschool.

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Feb 13, 2008 8:32 PM PST reply actions

You mean

My son didn't do his own homework????

by Sleepy Freud on Feb 13, 2008 8:36 PM PST up reply actions

nash wearing..

a warriors towel? is that right?

Don't live life like you don't have anything, live like you want something

by jayfeezy on Feb 13, 2008 8:33 PM PST reply actions

OH EM GEE

Thanks goodness Amare didn't make that shot.

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Feb 13, 2008 8:33 PM PST reply actions

PIetrus

Take the charge....

FiddyDuBs.. where 'we believe' happens..

by FiddyDuBs on Feb 13, 2008 8:34 PM PST reply actions

Pietrus

almost ruined the game with that blocking foul

by belilaugh on Feb 13, 2008 8:34 PM PST reply actions

on second thought,

he saved a sure two points, so though he didn't mean it, he did a good job.

by belilaugh on Feb 13, 2008 8:34 PM PST up reply actions

lol... i take back my words.

by lightz0ut on Feb 13, 2008 8:35 PM PST up reply actions

are you stupid???

if he didn't step in that would have been an easy two.

by lightz0ut on Feb 13, 2008 8:35 PM PST up reply actions

let's see how

clutch stoudamire is. either way terrible last few seconds for the dubs

by AJC3317 on Feb 13, 2008 8:34 PM PST reply actions

Baron

missed free throw could haunt us

by PhilSmith on Feb 13, 2008 8:34 PM PST reply actions

Stoudemire returns the favor

by nautica on Feb 13, 2008 8:35 PM PST up reply actions

Wow

stoudemire misses! amazing!

by sunghan on Feb 13, 2008 8:35 PM PST reply actions

and...

Monta misses one too >_>

by sunghan on Feb 13, 2008 8:38 PM PST up reply actions

now we

gotta make free throws. after tonight the last three games will have come down to an opponents last second shot

by AJC3317 on Feb 13, 2008 8:35 PM PST reply actions

Amare misses 3 ft's this game

After going on a streak of 36 consecutively made.

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Feb 13, 2008 8:35 PM PST reply actions

Jackson..

has to get the ball and take the free throws..

FiddyDuBs.. where 'we believe' happens..

by FiddyDuBs on Feb 13, 2008 8:35 PM PST reply actions

Or Monta

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Feb 13, 2008 8:36 PM PST up reply actions

Make Free Throws ...

by soem on Feb 13, 2008 8:35 PM PST reply actions

Get the ball to only

Jackson.

I don't trust Baron's FTs right now.

Ellis is the second option, he hasn't been shooting great FTs either.

Barnes on the inbound.

A solid FT shooter as last player

by belilaugh on Feb 13, 2008 8:36 PM PST reply actions

dubs

tried to quit smoking but the way the dubs 4th quarters have been i only lasted two weeks. oh well give it to jack

by NotoriousCruz on Feb 13, 2008 8:36 PM PST reply actions

Can anyone explain

why MP2 has been on the court in the past minute?

by UncleCliffy on Feb 13, 2008 8:36 PM PST reply actions

omg

monta needs to be clutch

by NotoriousCruz on Feb 13, 2008 8:37 PM PST reply actions

Oh god,

tense situation for Ellis, I don't know...

by belilaugh on Feb 13, 2008 8:37 PM PST reply actions

MONTA

gotta hit these

FiddyDuBs.. where 'we believe' happens..

by FiddyDuBs on Feb 13, 2008 8:37 PM PST reply actions

We gotta stop running that play...

Someone's gonna jump the route and have an easy dunk. Come on Monta!

by ScorpioSnake on Feb 13, 2008 8:37 PM PST reply actions

honestly

like Jim Barnett said last game... the defender should just start running before the pass is thrown

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 Feb 13, 2008 8:55 PM PST up reply actions

shit

shit shit shit

by AJC3317 on Feb 13, 2008 8:37 PM PST reply actions

FFFFFFFFF@!&!

by belilaugh on Feb 13, 2008 8:37 PM PST reply actions

Ugh

by UncleCliffy on Feb 13, 2008 8:38 PM PST reply actions

NO FOULS

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Feb 13, 2008 8:38 PM PST reply actions

man

somebody farted in the oracle and caused the ball to roll off the cylinder

by NotoriousCruz on Feb 13, 2008 8:38 PM PST reply actions

i cant watch this

by nautica on Feb 13, 2008 8:38 PM PST reply actions

Missed

2 out of last 3 free throws. This will be a long 2 seconds

by PhilSmith on Feb 13, 2008 8:39 PM PST reply actions

DO NOT

foul!

by sunghan on Feb 13, 2008 8:39 PM PST reply actions

OMG

exhale everyone!!!

by PhilSmith on Feb 13, 2008 8:40 PM PST reply actions

damn

we got lucky

by nautica on Feb 13, 2008 8:40 PM PST reply actions

whooooo damn

barbosa got way too good of a look

by AJC3317 on Feb 13, 2008 8:40 PM PST reply actions

12 games over

man i need i newport

by NotoriousCruz on Feb 13, 2008 8:40 PM PST reply actions

YEA!!!

by csaechao on Feb 13, 2008 8:40 PM PST reply actions

WOOOOOOOOOOO!

I don't care if we get lucky or not, a win is a win!

by belilaugh on Feb 13, 2008 8:40 PM PST reply actions

my heart stopped

resume beating please :O

by thebighead on Feb 13, 2008 8:40 PM PST reply actions

did anyone see monta try to hug BD

and bd push him off? Haha. I like how we won 3 in away by almost 3 pts. HAHA aww

by warriorgirl on Feb 13, 2008 8:40 PM PST reply actions

damn hella errors!

"3 in a ROW" and the HAHA aww was to them bonding in front of the espn reporter lady. Pam Oliver must be pissed

by warriorgirl on Feb 13, 2008 8:43 PM PST up reply actions

Thats Tafoya, no?

Oliver works for Tnt.

by SkipT on Feb 13, 2008 8:50 PM PST up reply actions

hahah

yeah i saw that. i was cracking up. baron explained why during the interview

art by jnazaire 07

by disguy on Feb 13, 2008 8:50 PM PST up reply actions

Playoff atmosphere....

AND THE W!!!! Thank goodness it was Barbosa and not the Elf leader dude from Lord of the Rings shooting (aka Nash).

by ScorpioSnake on Feb 13, 2008 8:40 PM PST reply actions

wowo, nerve wrecking

did u ee nash holding two players to help open barbosa up

by Athletix Man on Feb 13, 2008 8:41 PM PST reply actions

heh

veteran trick... they don't call ANYTHING on the last play of the game. He probably could've bear hugged Baron

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 Feb 13, 2008 8:53 PM PST up reply actions

biedrins's screen

andris also did a really good job the other night on freeing up monta for the jumper that put us up three, too. good point that they never call anything on the screens that set up the last shot.

by Bucky on Feb 13, 2008 9:16 PM PST up reply actions

HA HA HA

Monta KNEW Barbosa would choke, that's why he missed the second FT!!!!

by Sleepy Freud on Feb 13, 2008 8:41 PM PST reply actions

Baron's slump

had to be his headband =\

Fck Ford, Cpt. Jacks Built To Last!

by protac6 on Feb 13, 2008 8:41 PM PST reply actions

yo

haha

by gby822 on Feb 14, 2008 3:48 PM PST up reply actions

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

WHOYEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaa

by singha on Feb 13, 2008 8:41 PM PST reply actions

That was too close..

Barbosa tried to do a Reggie Miller by sticking his feet out..

FiddyDuBs.. where 'we believe' happens..

by FiddyDuBs on Feb 13, 2008 8:41 PM PST reply actions

Wow

Next time the W's blow one, remind me of Barbosa's missed shot.

by UncleCliffy on Feb 13, 2008 8:41 PM PST reply actions

baron

is straight comedy, ellis' accent is classic

by NotoriousCruz on Feb 13, 2008 8:42 PM PST reply actions

hehe the blame game

by Athletix Man on Feb 13, 2008 8:42 PM PST reply actions

Way too close

way too close.

by jtoj on Feb 13, 2008 8:42 PM PST reply actions

LOL

at blaming the other for the Barbosa three. Good win, I thought they were gonna blow out the Suns. Figured Suns would overlook GS and at the Mavs and the All-Star game.

by greala on Feb 13, 2008 8:42 PM PST reply actions

Oracle

where we END streaks happens

by NotoriousCruz on Feb 13, 2008 8:43 PM PST reply actions

HELL..........

YEAH!!!!

by WilliamVanLandingham on Feb 13, 2008 8:43 PM PST reply actions

No Jinx

The Warriors had to win tonight, or fall out of 8th playoff spot.

But with the win, the Warriors move up to #7.

by soem on Feb 13, 2008 8:43 PM PST reply actions

YESSSSSSSSSSSSS

i turned off the game in the last 2 seconds. i couldn't bare to watch a heartbreaker.

WARRIORSSSSSS

by jchao204 on Feb 13, 2008 8:45 PM PST reply actions

my heart is pounding

lol that was sooo close. I am glad Amare isn't clutch.

by saintdee on Feb 13, 2008 8:46 PM PST reply actions

FINALLY BD GOES OFF

bout time lord baron went off like a god. monta the instant scorer. that interview at the end was funny hahha. YEAHHHH GREAT WIN WE'RE COING FOR YOU BOOZER

by gswLLBatman on Feb 13, 2008 8:48 PM PST reply actions

Wow

Lead Changes : 44
Times Tied : 42

From the nba.com boxscore.

by SkipT on Feb 13, 2008 8:49 PM PST reply actions

0.615 Winning Percentage

... and no All Star representative.

I'm just saying ...

by soem on Feb 13, 2008 8:49 PM PST reply actions

and

a guy with better numbers in virtually every single statistical category than a guy that made it on a team with a worse record. Okay that might not have made sense

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 Feb 13, 2008 8:51 PM PST up reply actions

it was probably just bad timing

they voted the tuesday before the hornets game when the dubs were 9th and the hornets were in 1st. i don't remember whether portland was 7th, 8th, or in 4th at the time.

by the evil monkey on Feb 13, 2008 8:55 PM PST up reply actions

that

was a good win. Next one is a loss. Guaranteed. Overconfidence City here we come!

by saintdee on Feb 13, 2008 8:51 PM PST reply actions

your pessimism is working!

keep it up!

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 Feb 13, 2008 8:52 PM PST up reply actions

SICK SICK SICK

Now thats basketball.
Entertaining as hell.
Back and forth.
I love to hate nailbiters!
We keep winning the close ones. Thats the sign.
I love how the webber experiment got put on hold, till the donut around his chin goes away!

Proud Sponsor Of: The San Jose Giants Baseball Team 2008 is gonna be big! http://www.greenlightjerky.com

by GreenLightJerky on Feb 13, 2008 8:51 PM PST reply actions

WORD

i feel ya

by jojo4o8 on Feb 13, 2008 9:12 PM PST up reply actions

suns/dubs, always a classic

sleepy killin me with them comments

who wouldn't love the nba if all the games were played at that tempo? damn, the replay of the game is at 12. I'll try to stay up for the first half at least.

art by jnazaire 07

by disguy on Feb 13, 2008 8:56 PM PST reply actions

monta and baron

are really proving that they both shoulda been all stars. 64 points combined from the explosive back court! cant stop, wont stop, eh heh eh heh

by lowchi on Feb 13, 2008 8:57 PM PST reply actions

lets

look at pietrus tonight

Pietrus: 1 point
3 rebounds
0-1 shooting
1 of 2 free throws
2 steals
2 turn overs
1 block
and 6 FRIGGIN PERSONAL FOULS. As much as Mikey can make blocks that looks nice he has the ability to still hurt us even when it looks like hes helping.

Lets look at Buke... 3 of 3 shooting and 2 rebounds... 0 fouls... I HEART BUKE!

by saintdee on Feb 13, 2008 8:58 PM PST reply actions

DUBS:

4.5 games off the pace for #1 seed in the conference

.5 games ahead of missing the playoffs.

The Western Conference 07/08 is just ... insane.

by Sleepy Freud on Feb 13, 2008 8:59 PM PST reply actions

i bet

d'antoni regrets committing that technical now on a meaningless call with .3 seconds left. Thanks for the free point mike. We take what we can get especially since it seems like every game with us is close.

by saintdee on Feb 13, 2008 9:03 PM PST reply actions

Kelenna >> Pietrus

Have we ever, ever seen Pietrus get a rebound and put it right back up off glass and in? Azubuike keeps impressing with his clutch three pointers and key rebounds that lead to immediate putbacks.

by calbears on Feb 13, 2008 9:03 PM PST reply actions

On a side note....

Barnes needs to start hitting his 3 pointers. Once he gets his threes going he will be a complete player.

Biedrins also needs to get much more PT especially over Pietrus. This game is in the bag if he plays more.

by calbears on Feb 13, 2008 9:10 PM PST reply actions

Monta MIP two years in a row!

And the movement started on National TV tonight! Another heart pounding win by the Dubs!

by Hoopachoo on Feb 13, 2008 9:17 PM PST reply actions

i agree!

and i'd like to see jack on the all-defensive team, too. if we stay hot all second half, maybe even baron for MVP?! first ever non-all-star MVP lol.

by Bucky on Feb 13, 2008 9:20 PM PST up reply actions

pietrus

i think i'm the only one, but i kind of like pietrus's game. he had a key tip when it was 1 vs 4 suns down low that got us another possession late. although i also agree that buike and biedrins should play more.

just thank goodness that webber is on the bench in street clothes. maybe nellie's genius only brought in cwebb to motivate al to try harder lol.

by Bucky on Feb 13, 2008 9:19 PM PST reply actions

you're not the only one

I'm right there with you. Let's start a fan club.

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 Feb 13, 2008 9:24 PM PST up reply actions

PIETRUS PLAY

I'm tired of reading all this comments about Pietrus play. I think he plays with heart and intensity. Nelson keeps him in the game because of his defensive ferocity. Buke is great, but while buke gets lost in there at times pietrus always tries to produce at all times although he does turn it over quite a bit.

by farid on Feb 14, 2008 12:16 AM PST up reply actions

buke

lost? he knows his role and hits his 3s. same can't be said for pietrus. Pietrus tries to steal and gets a few but he also fouls a lot. What Buke brings is rebounding. Buke is more willing to rebound and get taht second shot.

by saintdee on Feb 14, 2008 12:20 AM PST up reply actions

height and shotblocking

pietrus brings height and shotblocking, though. a lot like tayshaun prince, he makes teams think twice about driving the lane, while still being an SF who makes (OK, should make) his 3's. he gives an imitation of the interior help defense of biedrins with 3-point range.

by Bucky on Feb 14, 2008 7:31 AM PST up reply actions

I'm with you (and Nellie) I'll take Pietrus

Good call. TherePietrushim for the past couple of years. He's a fast and disruptive player. He has 6 fouls and his job is to use them. That is Nellie strategy. The Pietrus haters are igniorant and will magnify any mistake he makes intpo the worst error in the world. They are also easily influenced by our local announcers who have had a bone to pick with Pietrus since he starting taking Dunleavy's minutes. Notice when national announcers report on Piet they call him a good player and like his game. Jeff Van Gundy gets it, people.

And thank god Nellie doesn't listen to Bob "I never played the game" Fitzgerald and Jim "I think Croshere should play 30 minutes a game" Barnett and the dodos on this board who go out of their way to blame everything on our 9th man in the rotation.

I'm saying he's great, but this is like a weird vendetta or something.

by Dubmanny on Feb 14, 2008 10:20 AM PST up reply actions

um.

I'm not saying he's great. But he's better than you think.

by Dubmanny on Feb 14, 2008 10:23 AM PST up reply actions

I'll agree with you

... when Pietrus puts together consistent effort in most games. Tonight he was, ok.
He has the talent to be a much better player. He clearly under-achieves.

A lot of the Dubs give silly ticky-tac fouls so can't pin that on Pietrus alone. I'll take what he can give us, and rely on Nelson to get him outta there when he goes really brain-dead in games.

By comparison, look at Monta's steady improvement. Its visible on the court. You don't see that improvement trajectory with Pietrus, is all I'm saying.

by soem on Feb 14, 2008 11:09 AM PST up reply actions

Unfair comparison

Yeah, compare Pietrus to Ellis and Pietrus will come out on the short end every time.

I pray i never have to use a gun again.

by ssmokinjoe on Feb 14, 2008 6:59 PM PST up reply actions

Sheez! I swear

watching Warriors basketball is like asking for a heart attack...

by RubberDubDubs on Feb 13, 2008 9:22 PM PST reply actions

Pietrus

It seemed like that fool got more than 1 block, I loved his enthusiasm though. If he plays with that kinda heart, we might actually find a trading partner!

by jtoj on Feb 13, 2008 9:31 PM PST reply actions

pietrus one block????

hell no, he did blocks 3 barbosa shots within 5 minutes, thats a record i guess lol, im gonna miss his lil defensives stops when he gets traded

Quoted Text

by goldenberto on Feb 13, 2008 9:34 PM PST reply actions

and that was the end of Barbosa's driving

fouls or no fouls, Pietrus' agressiveness put something in Barabosa's head. Watch the replay. Leandro got a little spooked after getting swatted a couple of times.

by Dubmanny on Feb 14, 2008 10:29 AM PST up reply actions

that's because

There was a foul called on two of them. the flop by barbosa and then the foul by barnes, IIRC.

art by jnazaire 07

by disguy on Feb 13, 2008 9:36 PM PST reply actions

Anyone

Hey I had a city league bball game and missed the 2nd half. I've heard the interview at the end was funny. Anyone down for a brief recap that saw it? Thanks.

by bloodshot13 on Feb 13, 2008 9:36 PM PST reply actions

How funny was it

when Nelson said that Monta Ellis could win Comeback Player Of The Year for the second year in a row if he kept it up? I'm going to say a 7/10.

by belilaugh on Feb 13, 2008 9:37 PM PST reply actions

so

when was the last time three players on the other team had 20+ 10+ on us but still lost the game?

postgame interview:
(Baron with Monta off screen) Baron saying that he thought the shot by Barbosa would go in because wide open and that's why he was mad at Monta for not switching. Baron pushes Monta, who is still offscreen, and it looks like he pushes back. They're both laughing.

Monta talks about the game and stuff. He then blames Baron for leaving Barbosa wide open. It went something like that.

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by disguy on Feb 13, 2008 9:42 PM PST reply actions

Thank

you

by bloodshot13 on Feb 13, 2008 9:45 PM PST up reply actions

Easy

Game against the Spurs. Duncan had 30, Parker had 30, Gnobili had 20.

by saintdee on Feb 13, 2008 9:47 PM PST up reply actions

nah i mean like

nash 20pts 12ast
amare 29pts 13rbs
hill 26pts 15rbs

only baron got a 20+ 10+ stat. monta had another montazing floor game. Warrior wonder fa sho

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by disguy on Feb 13, 2008 9:52 PM PST up reply actions

almost

collapsed when barbosa shot that last shot.

He never stopped running!!!

by J2daZ on Feb 13, 2008 9:51 PM PST reply actions

even though

pietrus may not be the smartest player, he's always giving it his all. he comes off the bench with great energy and he's willing to sacrifice his body for the ball.

by lowchi on Feb 13, 2008 9:58 PM PST reply actions

anyone know

where i can get an adidas blue "the city Monta Ellis" jersey? was at the game tonight and the warriors store was sold out of it! ebay had it but were knock offs. i want one bad! need to represent the Mississippi Bullet like he is representin us!

go Dubs!!!

by goldentouch on Feb 13, 2008 10:10 PM PST reply actions

wow

couldn't watch the game.. but I was coming home late from school AND turned on KNBR only to hear that we WON!!!. Next one at UTAH is gonna be tuff but we'll see. THis is a crazy team, crazy fans , crazy game.

brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Feb 13, 2008 10:26 PM PST reply actions

PIETRUS =[

I'll miss Pietrus, he had good defense, something that some of the warriors lacked, I don't know how you guys just compare stats, are you WATCHING THE GAME?!

jeez...

whatever, i give up!

by itzlilgx23 on Feb 13, 2008 10:30 PM PST reply actions

hmm

yes it looked like when pietrus left the game and nelson put in buke we played better. Maybe that was just me though :0

by saintdee on Feb 13, 2008 10:39 PM PST up reply actions

Pietrus

Pietrus isn't the greatest player in the world, but Nellie usually plays him out of position. At the 4 or 5, Pietrus is just at too much of a disadvantage.

I'll concede that on the whole he's not very smart, but he's a great defender and really just doesn't get the calls most of the time. I've always said that he's so athletic that he should be slashing and cutting, but it's stuck in his head to just hang around the perimeter and jack 3's.

I pray i never have to use a gun again.

by ssmokinjoe on Feb 13, 2008 10:45 PM PST up reply actions

Pietrus

is really a quality defender, but I don't think he has the leeway that players like Baron Davis does so when he makes clean reaches he usually gets called for them. I don't know, I really, really liked his game a couple of years ago, but back then he was getting to the rim. Now he settles for the outside shot and also steps out of bounds a lot when he drives. Still, I don't like that every time he does something right people act surprised, and every time he makes a defensive mistake that was made by several other Warriors at some point in the game, everyone gets on him for it. It's tough to succeed if everyone is looking for reasons to say you fail.

But I think we should trade him, because he obviously won't be playing his natural position here anytime soon.

by belilaugh on Feb 13, 2008 11:05 PM PST reply actions

pietrus

sucks! period! natural position? c'mon he can't play the 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5. he's taking up space on our roster! haven't done shiet since he was drafted and won't do shiet after he's traded! who the hell fouls out in less than 20 min of play? pietrus! cancer to our team. hated his ass since those missed free throws in the jazz series. imagine how far we wouldve gone! nuff said! trade his sorry ass!!!! play KA, BW, anyone but pie..of shiet!

by goldentouch on Feb 13, 2008 11:45 PM PST reply actions

CORRECT PREDITION

I correctly predicted nash's 7 turnovers... any consolation prizes?

by MontaAND1 on Feb 13, 2008 11:48 PM PST reply actions

hey predict

[new] Prediction
Combined: 229

Monta & BD: 59

by illmaticwarrior on Wed Feb 13, 2008 at 08:39:16 PM EDT
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illmatic was the closest i could see.
i may be wrong

The Beginning of the "We Believe" Movement of Melbourne, Australia.

by DoomBizzle on Feb 14, 2008 3:21 AM PST reply actions

Croshere

By the way, how about Croshere hustling for a rebound in his 4 seconds of PT before the half, and then parlaying that into a few more good minutes after the break!!

by Bucky on Feb 14, 2008 7:33 AM PST reply actions