OPEN THREAD: Warriors @ Hawks - In Whose Club?

by YaoButtaMing on Mar 4, 2008 9:56 AM PST in Previews

Warriors 36-22

Hawks (W-L): 24-33

Time: 4:00pm PST

TV: FSN Bay Area

Radio: KNBR 1050

When I think of Atlanta, I think of 3 things: Clubs, the song "Welcome to Atlanta" by Jermaine Dupri and Ludacris, and Usher. As you realize that I'm a byproduct of the MTV Generation (and I make no apologies for that), you might be asking, what the heck does this have to do with tonight's game?

Absolutely nothing! But the randomness that is me makes this preview all the more worthwhile. Despite the fact that many people out there are blowing this game off because these are two lower seed teams battling for playoff position, here are my top 3 reasons why this could potentially be as hot as Usher's new single:

Jump to find out:

1) Pushing to make the playoffs: Both teams are essentially in the same spot. Sitting at the very edge of the playoffs, these teams amusingly have completely opposite records. The Warriors have a 36 and 22 record, while the Hawks have a 24 and 33 record. If the Warriors were in the East they would be in forth, but I guess we’ve all heard that before. This game should be exciting because both teams will be playing hard knowing every single game counts from here on out.

2) Young and Exciting: I know I sound like a broken record but I get excited every time I watch our young guys play. Tonight we should see Monta dominate like he has lately with his high percentage shots and drives to the basket. We should also see the flourishing of Brandan Wright. In the past two games, he’s averaging 13 points and 7 rebounds with only 18 minutes of play. We are seeing the maturing process of this young star as he’s started both games while Beans is out nursing an injury.

Atlanta also has some high flying talent in Josh Smith, Al Horford, and Joe Johnson. I think this team is heavily underrated and will be a pretty darn good team in a couple of years. Both teams are run and gun so I expect a high scoring affair. And what’s not to love about that?

3) Great Quotes: ESPN reported:

"We're starting to realize we're playing for something," guard Stephen Jackson said after Sunday's 110-104 victory over Portland. "We want to get into these playoffs, and there's no question we're playing hard. We're just trying to get into position."

Geez thanks Stephen. I guess I didn’t really understand why I paid an exorbitant amount of money the past 3 months to watch you play. Next time I’ll ask the Warriors season ticket team to just sell me season tickets for the second half of the season now that we are on the same page.

No Predictions but YaoButta’s contest: Last game against the Hawks we lost on our home court! We better teach them a lesson this time. Tell me by how many points will we win tonight and the combined score of both teams.

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Geez thanks Stephen. I guess I didn't really understand why I paid an exorbitant amount of money the past 3 months to watch you play. Next time I'll ask the Warriors season ticket team to just sell me season tickets for the second half of the season now that we are on the same page.

Even though I know you're kidding, that's a pretty lame comment. Jack's been playing his butt off all season. It's not always pretty, and he plays hurt a lot, but that shows what I mean.

by Don III on Mar 4, 2008 10:34 AM PST reply actions

oh please ...

where in my comment did I say anything about his lack in hussle or play? Can I not make a sarcastic remark against what he said? If it really takes till now to realize what we are playing for then YES i have a problem with the statement!

by YaoButtaMing on Mar 4, 2008 11:13 AM PST up reply actions

nobody

plays with the exact same intensity in November and March. Well, maybe nobdoy except KG

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 Mar 4, 2008 3:19 PM PST up reply actions

I agree...

...it's human nature to acclimate to the circumstances you live in. I don't think it's at all unnatural for Jackson or anybody else to be less motivated early in the year. It's obviously something that might rankle some fans, but it's not laziness, it's just the way people work.

by Zack Vank on Mar 4, 2008 3:48 PM PST up reply actions

You meant

"how many points we will win by.." right?

I'll say 5 with a combined score of 233

(looking for a new pic)

by disguy on Mar 4, 2008 10:38 AM PST reply actions

Tonight's game!

Go W's--I say 6 point victory margin: 115-109 (total 224).

Nice inclusion of the new Usher/Jeezy track, too, it's fire!!

As for the Jackson quote, I care more about what he does than what he says. He's played with incredible heart this season, everyone knows that. To be honest, I think Jack may have been talking about other players in that quote and just used the "we" form to be diplomatic.

by Bucky on Mar 4, 2008 11:21 AM PST reply actions

Agreed

My sarcasm probably came off more negative for you the readers then I wanted, however, I wish the Warriors had more intensity and killer instinct right off the bat because I think we'd be better off.
Sometimes we start the games sluggish and I think it's a mentality issue.

Not that I like Kobe, but one of the reasons he's an incredible player is that no matter where you are in the season, he plays like every single moment counts. We need more attitudes like that and I think our team can be amazing.

by YaoButtaMing on Mar 4, 2008 11:29 AM PST up reply actions

Here's the rub...

You cannot play all out on both ends of the floor, at the pace we play, for the entirety of an 82 game season and then expect to have juice in the playoffs.

Truth is, this team has far exceeded expectations in terms of record. They conserve their energy for when it counts, and when it counts, they are killers. I think we have the most come from behind wins of over ten points than any team in the league. Far more.

Hoops is won in the last three minutes of the game (assuming the game is close) this teams goal in the regular season is to keep it close and win it when it in the last three minutes. Come playoff time they will play full court, man to man, pressure defense and leave it all out on the court. I can guarantee that. So we shouldn't give them a hard time about not going balls to the wall every minute when they are sitting some ten games over .500.

As long as they win games, I don't care how much they win by. Once they make it to the playoffs we should expect nothing less than all out effort, but until then you have to realize this games chess it ain't checkers! Let them do their thing in the regular season so when they get to the playoffs they have the legs and the stamina to play that lockdown defense we saw them pull on Dallas.

I can't wait! AND so many western conference teams are slipping I am almost giddy. Thanks Shaq!

by garin423 on Mar 4, 2008 2:18 PM PST up reply actions

Here's the problem ...

The Lakers, Spurs, Suns, etc. play "all out" every single game. This is why they are top of the conference and why they will have home court advantage. If we think the Warriors have any chance in hell in the playoffs you better believe we need home court advantage. If you are worried about having "juice" left in the tank, then we should consider strengthening our bench instead of taking games less seriously.

It's great to have "come from behind" wins, but why put us in that position? If we can focus from the start of the game then we wouldn't have to keep Baron and the starters in during crunch time and give them time to relax and let the reserves close out games. That would then give us the ability to rest our starters for the next game and playoffs.

10 games over .500 is great. But we are 8th in the west and if we don't make the playoffs I'm going to be very upset. 8th is not acceptable. Denver is going to make a surge and I doubt any of the other teams will fall enough for us to surpass. The point is back to my original debate, if we had the killer instinct from the start, would we still be in 8th? why not 6th or possibly home court advantage in 4th?

I also love your optimism! But I'm still worried we might not make the playoffs which would then make this debate a moot point.

either way it's fun arguing about this =)

by YaoButtaMing on Mar 4, 2008 4:11 PM PST up reply actions

we win by 10 -- combined score 224

If I'm correct, we got swept by the ATL last year in addition to losing to them already once this year. The dubs need to have a strong first quarter to have a chance in this game. I say Monta goes for 30 pts and 8 rodmans, Baron comes out of his mini-slump and goes for 25 points and drops 12 dimes, and BWright goes for career high 15 points and gets 5 swats.

by Bug10 on Mar 4, 2008 11:33 AM PST reply actions

blah

Warriors win by 12 total combine score of 218

by ON THE RUN on Mar 4, 2008 12:00 PM PST reply actions

win by 11 combined score of 227

by Athletix Man on Mar 4, 2008 12:15 PM PST reply actions

warriors play lock-down D

W's win by: 116
Combined score: 117
Atlanta scores 1 in garbage time, which btw begins 5 minutes into the 2nd.

by oaktownchicken on Mar 4, 2008 12:25 PM PST reply actions

ROFLMAO

i wish

He never stopped running!!!

by J2daZ on Mar 4, 2008 1:10 PM PST up reply actions

hahaha

in NBA2K or Live...=)

by RubberDubDubs on Mar 4, 2008 1:59 PM PST up reply actions

I also forgot

with fouls off!!!

by RubberDubDubs on Mar 4, 2008 2:00 PM PST up reply actions

dubs

win by 9 total score 215

brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Mar 4, 2008 12:54 PM PST reply actions

Dubs win by 6

total score 220

by RubberDubDubs on Mar 4, 2008 2:00 PM PST reply actions

Dubs by 7

Total score 231.

by Dubs fan in Boston on Mar 4, 2008 2:13 PM PST reply actions

i expect

smart and focused game first of all
and win of course

BTW this game must be like second Nuggets game IMO

build a team & destroy the roof

by Lat We N Trash on Mar 4, 2008 2:33 PM PST reply actions

dubbayous

by 6. total score 223

by lowchi on Mar 4, 2008 3:07 PM PST reply actions

we better win this one

or hawks fans will start claiming they own the warriors, well all10 of them will claim it anyway.

by houseofprime2 on Mar 4, 2008 3:24 PM PST reply actions

link for the game??

i'm at work til 5.30 =/

(looking for a new pic)

by disguy on Mar 4, 2008 3:51 PM PST reply actions

predictions

Warriors win by 19.
Combined score of 199 (Warriors 109 Hawks 90).

by ron113pnoy on Mar 4, 2008 3:54 PM PST reply actions

for real

these east coast games are nothin friendly for the workin man

by bozaframa on Mar 4, 2008 3:54 PM PST reply actions

yeah

just gunna have to stick to streaming the radio broadcast.

hah matt barnes starting at center.

(looking for a new pic)

by disguy on Mar 4, 2008 4:08 PM PST up reply actions

oh yeah

we win by 7, combined score 211 (109 - 102)

by bozaframa on Mar 4, 2008 3:56 PM PST reply actions

win by 20

110 - 90

by farid on Mar 4, 2008 4:01 PM PST reply actions

i think....

win by: 5
total: 229

by sunghan on Mar 4, 2008 4:02 PM PST reply actions

interview

with pietrus. I cannot understand anything he's saying. Awesome accent though.

by sunghan on Mar 4, 2008 4:08 PM PST reply actions

I wish

I was always a personality

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 Mar 4, 2008 4:09 PM PST reply actions

Yet Again ...Another Big Game

... put some more pressure on Dallas in the 7th spot.

by soem on Mar 4, 2008 4:11 PM PST reply actions

prediction

10 point victory
204 total points

by Number22Drew on Mar 4, 2008 4:12 PM PST reply actions

anyone

tryin to watch it on channelsurfing.net / or knowing why its not working

by 3Kings650 on Mar 4, 2008 4:16 PM PST reply actions

nevermind its working

by 3Kings650 on Mar 4, 2008 4:20 PM PST up reply actions

LOL

people complain about lack of peopel at Hornets games should see this Arena. This must've been what the Warriors were like during the Clifford Robinson/Post PJ Choking/Pre Gilbert Arenas,Antawn Jamison Era

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Mar 4, 2008 4:17 PM PST reply actions

Yea..

this is depressing. Atlanta deserves better.

by sunghan on Mar 4, 2008 4:22 PM PST up reply actions

down 2

but i like the tempo

by jam3rz on Mar 4, 2008 4:21 PM PST reply actions

dude

the pace of the game sounds nuts.

who is guarding johnson??

(looking for a new pic)

by disguy on Mar 4, 2008 4:21 PM PST reply actions

I like the hustle and flow

of this game, but I don't like the fact that Atlanta is winning. Speaking of that, where's Chris Webber?

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Mar 4, 2008 4:21 PM PST reply actions

Chris Webber

tweaked his knee on the last game. Had an MRI, waiting for results.

by IQofaWarrior on Mar 4, 2008 4:23 PM PST up reply actions

Ah, thanks!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Mar 4, 2008 5:07 PM PST up reply actions

team with good energy

most importantly 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 Mar 4, 2008 4:22 PM PST reply actions

Atlanta Hawks

Have they evolved to a run and gun team? Or is it just because they're playing the Warriors style?

by IQofaWarrior on Mar 4, 2008 4:22 PM PST reply actions

it's weird

In terms of possessions per game, they are one of the slower teams, but you would never know it from watching their games (non-Warriors games). I think they run selectively and they use a lot of the shot clock when they get into the half-court.

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 Mar 4, 2008 5:12 PM PST up reply actions

the warriors

were never that bad with people at games...even durin the dark years that arena was rockin not quite like the Roracle of 2007-08 but it wasnt like hornets games

by 3Kings650 on Mar 4, 2008 4:23 PM PST reply actions

what is going on

johnson is on fiyahh

(looking for a new pic)

by disguy on Mar 4, 2008 4:26 PM PST reply actions

Baron is wet....

But unfortunately Joe Johnson is too.

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Mar 4, 2008 4:28 PM PST reply actions

haha

i guess posting that one article 3 times on here really got baron going!

(looking for a new pic)

by disguy on Mar 4, 2008 4:29 PM PST reply actions

Amazing first quarters

for both teams.

by sunghan on Mar 4, 2008 4:30 PM PST reply actions

aw man

after seeing this first quarter my point total is going to be too low.... haha play some defense dubs!

by lowchi on Mar 4, 2008 4:31 PM PST reply actions

geebus

i leave for a bit and Baron heats up? is the 1st quarter worth watching after the gaame?

by saintdee on Mar 4, 2008 4:37 PM PST reply actions

Yes

The 1st quarter was a lot like us vs Phoenix. Run run run, little defense, lots of shots made, fun to watch.

by IQofaWarrior on Mar 4, 2008 4:43 PM PST up reply actions

NBA League Pass

Is League Pass working for anyone else right now? I can't get the radio feed to work.

by rroan28 on Mar 4, 2008 4:43 PM PST reply actions

Montaaaa

On that out of bounds play!

by IQofaWarrior on Mar 4, 2008 4:47 PM PST reply actions

Is there anyway

we can play D without FOULING?... oh wait, nvm.

"We're educated in the Bay Area."-- My momma's other Big Daddy: Baron Davis

by warriorgirl on Mar 4, 2008 4:48 PM PST reply actions

guess

not... they are abusing us like utah does.

by saintdee on Mar 4, 2008 4:52 PM PST reply actions

Mickael hitting the boards

6 rebs in 6 minutes.

I like the pace so far. The faster the better for us.

by Dubmanny on Mar 4, 2008 4:56 PM PST reply actions

it's sounding like the magic game

close but they always have an answer for us after we make a run

by disguy on Mar 4, 2008 4:56 PM PST reply actions

Bibby

is either exaggerating his bruised heel or our defense sucks.

by sunghan on Mar 4, 2008 4:59 PM PST reply actions

Stop .. Fouling ...

... please!

by soem on Mar 4, 2008 4:59 PM PST reply actions

argh

foul foul foul. more foul from hawks.. gawd

by saintdee on Mar 4, 2008 5:01 PM PST reply actions

fouls are even

10 for each team.

let's not get hysterical.

by Dubmanny on Mar 4, 2008 5:05 PM PST reply actions

Foul Shots ... Very UnEven

Halftime: GSW 6/8 ATL 17/20

So yea, stop putting them on the Foul Line.

by soem on Mar 4, 2008 5:16 PM PST up reply actions

Boom Dizzle!

what a half!

24 points on 11-13 shooting.

by Dubmanny on Mar 4, 2008 5:07 PM PST reply actions

joe johnson??

last 11 pts??

by disguy on Mar 4, 2008 5:08 PM PST reply actions

68-70 and

it's only halftime. This has been a great game so far.

by IQofaWarrior on Mar 4, 2008 5:09 PM PST reply actions

138 points already

I'm getting tired just watching.

by Dubmanny on Mar 4, 2008 5:09 PM PST reply actions

Lets

bring our D game in the second half...please

by sunghan on Mar 4, 2008 5:10 PM PST reply actions

Well ... Right on the Wire's Edge ...

... but at least not behind by 15.

Halftime: GSW 68 ATL 70

by soem on Mar 4, 2008 5:11 PM PST reply actions

That is what it looks like when

Baron doesn't attempt a single 3-pointer in a half. Driving = success

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 Mar 4, 2008 5:13 PM PST reply actions

I dont know

what you guys think, but I really dont think that the Hawks can win a game against us playing this ultra fast tempo with a high score... I think that in the second half the Warriors will take care of business

F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Mar 4, 2008 5:14 PM PST reply actions

it's good game by Warriors

they are playing easy -yeah maybe D looks really soft

but if you have a 4 game roadtrip you can't play 48 minutes especially if it is first game

-they'll start to play real in middle of second half

put pressure on opponent who thinks it's an easy game and break him down in final minutes

build a team & destroy the roof

by Lat We N Trash on Mar 4, 2008 5:15 PM PST reply actions

hmm

strange stats:
wright 11 minutes and only 1 rebound

baron 17 mins and no assists

strange. I wonder if wright will start the 2nd half.

by disguy on Mar 4, 2008 5:16 PM PST reply actions

teams were both shooting

above 70% when Wright was in there... not a lot of rebounds to get

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 Mar 4, 2008 5:35 PM PST up reply actions

Excellent 2nd half opening

It's fast break ball, but half the team is walking! Hahahahaha!!!!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Mar 4, 2008 5:29 PM PST reply actions

S-Jax ... Welcome Back to the Game !

... rain some 3 balls

by soem on Mar 4, 2008 5:30 PM PST reply actions

stack jack

owning

by jchao204 on Mar 4, 2008 5:33 PM PST reply actions

Captain Jack

doing what he does best.

by sunghan on Mar 4, 2008 5:33 PM PST reply actions

BALLIN'!!!!

Loving the....overall awesomeness!!!!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Mar 4, 2008 5:34 PM PST reply actions

ON

FUCKING FIRE.

by jchao204 on Mar 4, 2008 5:34 PM PST reply actions

lol

this is dallas playoff jackson.. ahahahaha

by saintdee on Mar 4, 2008 5:34 PM PST reply actions

Wow.

Blink and the Warriors will smash you. Also, I think the Warriors defense is starting to break the Hawks offensive rhythm.

by IQofaWarrior on Mar 4, 2008 5:34 PM PST reply actions

Wow! 15-0 run

Jackson is on fire!

by zaki on Mar 4, 2008 5:35 PM PST reply actions

Big Al ... and S-Jax ...

... 3s baby !!!

The 3 barrage is on. 15-0 run.

by soem on Mar 4, 2008 5:36 PM PST reply actions

this is some serious

NBA JAM

by jchao204 on Mar 4, 2008 5:36 PM PST reply actions

ok

no more 3 pointers now...

by saintdee on Mar 4, 2008 5:39 PM PST reply actions

Anyone just see

that one of the Lower Level seating sections is called J-Chills Fro Zone? LMAO!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Mar 4, 2008 5:39 PM PST reply actions

haha nice

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 Mar 4, 2008 6:15 PM PST up reply actions

lol

we'll probably to 110 before the 4th.

by saintdee on Mar 4, 2008 5:41 PM PST reply actions

baron can't be stopped

by jchao204 on Mar 4, 2008 5:42 PM PST reply actions

BDiddy and Captain Jack!

Where awesome happens!

Go Warriors!

by babyguess on Mar 4, 2008 5:42 PM PST reply actions

hmm

smith is killing my fantasy team with this game. Monta too... tonight is baron's night.

by saintdee on Mar 4, 2008 5:46 PM PST reply actions

Pie-Man ...

... sometimes is just lost :)

by soem on Mar 4, 2008 5:47 PM PST reply actions

lol.

what the hell are you scared of pietrus!?

by jchao204 on Mar 4, 2008 5:47 PM PST reply actions

dang it...

the lead is slipping... if we lose this one.. ima cry.. but the collapse is coming along nicely...

by saintdee on Mar 4, 2008 6:07 PM PST reply actions

lol

you're a collapse of faith. :P

by jchao204 on Mar 4, 2008 6:09 PM PST up reply actions

Pietrus

with a double double.

by sunghan on Mar 4, 2008 6:12 PM PST reply actions

Mickael Pietrus!

Double Double. 2 assists, 2 blocks.

Another rough game for the MP haters...

by Dubmanny on Mar 4, 2008 6:12 PM PST reply actions

lol

peitrus finally making up for those dumb mistake. This is new. He usually messes up more.

by saintdee on Mar 4, 2008 6:12 PM PST reply actions

I know it hurts you

sorry, dude.

by Dubmanny on Mar 4, 2008 6:15 PM PST up reply actions

Pietrus = love-hate

I have a love-hate relationship for Pietrus. I love his energy, his shot blocking, and his threes when he hits them. But I hate his mistakes that leave you scratching your head.

But for now, it's more love for Pietrus, and we really do need him to finish out our season.

by IQofaWarrior on Mar 4, 2008 6:16 PM PST up reply actions

MP again

love it.

by Dubmanny on Mar 4, 2008 6:14 PM PST reply actions

lol

they love to t-up barnes.... wtf with these refs?

by saintdee on Mar 4, 2008 6:14 PM PST reply actions

thats

$3,000 in fines in the last 2 games. Might not be much for him. But still...ouch.

by sunghan on Mar 4, 2008 6:16 PM PST up reply actions

Pie-Man ...

... nice hustle and 3s !

by soem on Mar 4, 2008 6:15 PM PST reply actions

i guess

the trade deadline did really help pietrus play better. I am glad he put it behind him instead of whining for the rest of the season.

by saintdee on Mar 4, 2008 6:16 PM PST reply actions

more like

...you really don't what you're talking about most of the time.

by Dubmanny on Mar 4, 2008 6:17 PM PST up reply actions

Welp

I hope the Warriors can win tomorrow (on my Birthday, no less), and then on Friday and Saturday. Then we'll head into the hellish part of the year strong.

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Mar 4, 2008 6:16 PM PST reply actions

Refs suck

These refs are garbage, wtf was the call?

by Jagz8 on Mar 4, 2008 6:16 PM PST reply actions

a little late but

did kelenna deserve to foul out?

---

and wow, the refs love to t up barnes....

by starry night on Mar 4, 2008 6:17 PM PST reply actions

how is that a T on barnes?

by nautica on Mar 4, 2008 6:17 PM PST reply actions

because he's a thug

by jam3rz on Mar 4, 2008 6:18 PM PST up reply actions

what is that song

the rap song in the playoff ticket advertisement commercial?

by thebighead on Mar 4, 2008 6:17 PM PST reply actions

Yeah great song...

It's made by Trackrunners, they've made a few Warriors song.

by blkdiemend on Mar 5, 2008 12:10 AM PST up reply actions

i wonder if

more people support the warriors or the hawks in this building.

by saintdee on Mar 4, 2008 6:19 PM PST reply actions

hahaha at the dude yelling

3....2...1...EEEEEE! when there were 9 on the shot clock :)

by thebighead on Mar 4, 2008 6:19 PM PST reply actions

lol

pietrus is a funny player.. we all hate on him than he is unstoppable..

by saintdee on Mar 4, 2008 6:20 PM PST reply actions

yo.

give the pietrus bashing a rest.

you're beating it to death already.

by jchao204 on Mar 4, 2008 6:21 PM PST up reply actions

i hate

on him when he was whining to be traded and couldnt hit a shot to save his life.,...

by saintdee on Mar 4, 2008 6:23 PM PST up reply actions

dude.

he isn't complaining anymore is he? he's playing big for us right now. stop dissing something that's done with and focus on what's going on now???

by jchao204 on Mar 4, 2008 6:25 PM PST up reply actions

asdf

stop beating a dead horse. you're not amusing anyone.

by jchao204 on Mar 4, 2008 6:26 PM PST up reply actions

what

are you reading in my comments?

i said pietrus was playing badly and was receiving a lot of hate.. but now hes suddenly hitting his shots? what are you reading in my comments?

i've stated nothing but the truth?

by saintdee on Mar 4, 2008 6:28 PM PST up reply actions

wow

calling pietrus unstoppable is bashing him now?

by saintdee on Mar 4, 2008 6:30 PM PST up reply actions

i'm not talking

your "unstoppable" comment only. i'll admit i misread that but you've been beating the same drum all the time with your sarcastic comments. it gets redundant.

by jchao204 on Mar 4, 2008 6:36 PM PST up reply actions

we don't all hate on him

only the ignorant fools did.

by Dubmanny on Mar 4, 2008 6:21 PM PST up reply actions

Yeah, I agree it's ridiclous...

by R I O T on Mar 4, 2008 6:23 PM PST up reply actions

saintdee's

comments aren't even funny anymore or sarcastic. they're just plain stupid.

by jchao204 on Mar 4, 2008 6:24 PM PST up reply actions

You're

being a fool. Try to actually understand what his comments are stating. Stop trying to instigate.

by sunghan on Mar 4, 2008 6:30 PM PST up reply actions

lol.

i'm not instigating anything.

i've read his comments and all i got from it was him making fun of pietrus everytime he made a play.

take a look in the mirror before you use the word "instigate" bro.

by jchao204 on Mar 4, 2008 6:33 PM PST up reply actions

so..

you're using the comment where i said hes unstoppable to make your point about me bashing him all the time even though i clearly just complimented him.

by saintdee on Mar 4, 2008 6:36 PM PST up reply actions

wow

and i thought i was the one having trouble reading comments?

i'm using all your comments in this thread about pietrus to make my point.

i admit reading your "unstoppable" comment wrong. but the rest were just plain annoying.

by jchao204 on Mar 4, 2008 6:38 PM PST up reply actions

anyway.

i've said my piece. good game dubs. keep up the good play. good night.

by jchao204 on Mar 4, 2008 6:40 PM PST up reply actions

just do us all favor, dude

...and stop posting for a while. Go take some time and come back when you learn more about the game.

by Dubmanny on Mar 4, 2008 6:40 PM PST up reply actions

i didnt realize

that live commentary required expert analytical skills....or maybe you should just enjoy the win and stop trying to turn this into a big deal.

Anyways am I as a fan not allowed to be frustrated with Pietrus' play? am I not allowed to comment it in a quick post to vent my frustration? Do I have to praise him when he misses? just like when I exalt him when he hits his shots?

by saintdee on Mar 4, 2008 6:48 PM PST up reply actions

dont worry bro

i get frustrated when he's on the floor. i garuantee that if his turnovers would have cost there would be another diary on his clumsy a$$.

pietrus still makes bonehead plays but he isnt dunleavy, thats for sure... but MP's the only bandwagon im gonna stay away from since he stated that he would be an "all-star" else where.

win or lose... playoffs or lottery... i gotta luv them dubz! GSW 4 Life!!!

by gogomaplata on Mar 4, 2008 7:25 PM PST up reply actions

You have been a buzzkill for months, man

Constantly nitpicking every little thing Pietrus does. All the time. Every game log. It's never been funny and it is tiring to read. Pus, the guy was playing 7 minutes a game. Word of advice, Saintdee, being ignorant and negative is a deadly combination. It is an open forum, but still I think I speak for many when I say

...it would be cooler if you went away.

by Dubmanny on Mar 4, 2008 8:12 PM PST up reply actions

hm?

i think i speak for many when I say

....it would be cooler if you went away.

See I can do it too. ::rolls eyes::

gee whiz.. if you want me to stop posting why don't you ask everyone who disagrees with you on your dairy http://www.goldenstateofmind.com/story/2008/2/27/183729/693
to stop posting as well? Since apparently you decided singehandedly that criticizing Pietrus warrants a instant removal from the website. And ironically you chose one of the posts in which I was praising him to do it in.

Btw you are far more negative than I will ever be.. read your dairy again.. just read it.. and see what kind of tone it carries with it.

by saintdee on Mar 4, 2008 9:54 PM PST up reply actions

IN YOUR FACE

MP with another 3. Feeling stupid yet?

by Dubmanny on Mar 4, 2008 6:25 PM PST up reply actions

Talk about balanced scoring...

by R I O T on Mar 4, 2008 6:20 PM PST reply actions

lol

obligatory pietrus stepping out of bounds, even on a hot night.

by jam3rz on Mar 4, 2008 6:22 PM PST reply actions

MP save some of it for tomorrow's game!

Go Warriors!

by babyguess on Mar 4, 2008 6:23 PM PST reply actions

what

would this game be without the obligatory pietrus, step out of bounds play?

by jdmsir20 on Mar 4, 2008 6:23 PM PST reply actions

Great win

Now it's time to scoreboard watch tonight.

by IQofaWarrior on Mar 4, 2008 6:24 PM PST reply actions

hah

denver vs phx

whoever loses we win.

by saintdee on Mar 4, 2008 6:24 PM PST reply actions

barnes

is long overdue, remember that foul against ronny turiaf that he deserved to get suspended for? his reputation is catching up to him.

by bigbenny11 on Mar 4, 2008 6:25 PM PST reply actions

which foul?

i don't remember

by jam3rz on Mar 4, 2008 6:25 PM PST up reply actions

Video

He may be referring to this flagrant foul.

by IQofaWarrior on Mar 4, 2008 6:40 PM PST up reply actions

asdf

Ugh, don't use AOL.

by rroan28 on Mar 4, 2008 8:39 PM PST up reply actions

Bleh

It worked earlier when I found it through a Google search. Now it wants me to sign in.

Anyway, try this link through google video.

by IQofaWarrior on Mar 4, 2008 11:04 PM PST up reply actions

Interesting

Baron on the interview says he struggled offensively the past few games because of his foot. Didn't know he was hurt.

by IQofaWarrior on Mar 4, 2008 6:25 PM PST reply actions

Yep ...

... that's like most Warriors. You don't know everything that is ailing them.

by soem on Mar 4, 2008 6:39 PM PST up reply actions

um

who was that guy wearing #2??

just a great win by the dubs. hopefully comcast doesn't lag on getting it OnDemand. I need to see the first 3 qtrs!

by disguy on Mar 4, 2008 6:26 PM PST reply actions

Whoa, 15 games over now!

Let's hope our streak continues tomorrow v. JR.

by R I O T on Mar 4, 2008 6:26 PM PST reply actions

all

i caught was the fourth quarter. im checking the boxscore and it looks like ellis didn't shoot any free throws.

actually, the dubs collectively didn't shoot that many at all. did we just have a clear lane all night/or just killed them with jumpers?

by jdmsir20 on Mar 4, 2008 6:29 PM PST reply actions

i think

we killed them with the 3s and baron's unstoppable floaters.

by saintdee on Mar 4, 2008 6:37 PM PST up reply actions

one game at a time

W's gotta keep it up, one game at a time...

Tomorrow vs. Charlotte big game, J-Rich/Boykins battle....

by Jagz8 on Mar 4, 2008 6:30 PM PST reply actions

This game

reminded me a lot of our playoff run last year with Barnes and MP contributing. This year we've been getting by without them because Monta is going bonkers but we could be a very dangerous team if Barnes and MP pick it up like they did tonight

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 Mar 4, 2008 6:31 PM PST reply actions

awesome game

and you know who won this game?

-mostly Donald Nelson -he is my Warriors Wonder

build a team & destroy the roof

by Lat We N Trash on Mar 4, 2008 6:32 PM PST reply actions

with this momentum

we can easily get on a winning streak ifthe warriors keep this tempo up

by eeeric on Mar 4, 2008 6:33 PM PST reply actions

the

scary thing is we tend to be overconfident after a blowout win or close win against good opponents. I am praying for a streak. LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL ON!!

we're so close to Dallas right now... just a bit more and we can be the 7th seed

by saintdee on Mar 4, 2008 6:35 PM PST up reply actions

This feels different

I sensing the Warriors have flipped the switch and are entering into steamroll mode for this final 1 1/2 months. This is going to be fun!

by IQofaWarrior on Mar 4, 2008 6:49 PM PST up reply actions

yea

i definately agree. although in the past the warriors did get a little overconfident, i think right now they wont slack off because of all the pressure they are under w/ the whole playoff race and what not

by eeeric on Mar 4, 2008 6:52 PM PST up reply actions

BDiddy .. BoomDizzle ...

... being the man. Nice to see again.

by soem on Mar 4, 2008 6:33 PM PST reply actions

great game

every warrior that played played very well.
If i were to pick the warrior wonder for 2nite i would pick the whole team.
amazing performance

Warrior wonder is spreading all over the world

by UKgswfan on Mar 4, 2008 6:37 PM PST reply actions

Wow

18 for Baron in the first, 18 for Jack in the third, 18 for Pietrus in the 4th, and a quiet 20 for Monta. That is unbelievable.

This is the Pietrus that I loved last season, the confident, goofy attitude and the corner three. Barnes, though he still is not great at making layups, hit both his threes today so that is a good sign.

So right now, with Pietrus and Barnes slowly rounding into form (well, Barnes slowly rounding into form, Pietrus already looks like he's there) the Warriors are a lethal team.

The rest of the league should be very, very afraid.

by belilaugh on Mar 4, 2008 6:43 PM PST reply actions

BD ... Taking a page off of Monta ...

... getting off the 3-point line.
The result: 64% from the field.

by soem on Mar 4, 2008 6:46 PM PST reply actions

monta!

on nba coast to coast rite now haha

by disguy on Mar 4, 2008 7:11 PM PST reply actions

awww monta

best pg in the nba...monta says:

chris paul

what about cho boy?! he got called it on too. he gave kind of a weak answer saying baron wasn't on the list that they had.

come on monta, gotta have baron's back on that

by disguy on Mar 4, 2008 7:14 PM PST up reply actions

I love this.

Pietrus strings together 3 decent games, DECENT MIND YOU BECAUSE HES FINALLY DOING WHAT HES PUT IN THERE TO DO... And all these bandwagon queers that hated him before are all on his jock like he still isnt a scrub. Seriously, if you are sitting here jocking him, you need to just sit down. You were hating him before. You don't get to decide when it's fashionable not to.

THIS JUST IN: PIET IS STILL A SCRUB. THANKS.

by xcoma on Mar 4, 2008 8:20 PM PST reply actions

He'll be back to old form within a week

guaranteed. Also: He's been putting these performances on against mediocre teams. Hopefully he can stay on track, though.

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Mar 4, 2008 8:37 PM PST up reply actions

jeez

Yeah. I mean, I want him to do well because of what it means for our bench. But do I count on it? Do I think that these couple of games leave him exempt of getting crapped on? Hell no. I mean come on. This place is so predictable.

by xcoma on Mar 4, 2008 8:41 PM PST up reply actions

Interesting

You bag on Mickael Pietrus and you've got a photo of Adonal Foyle on your signature? Sure you're qualified to make these kinds of judgments?

by Dubmanny on Mar 4, 2008 8:53 PM PST up reply actions

Hey Newbie...

Obviously you don't know Zorgon... He's an OG GSoM blogger since back in the days. Zorgon spekas the truth! He's good peoples in my book.

by Tony.psd on Mar 4, 2008 10:50 PM PST up reply actions

although I do find it ironic

that dubmanny clashes w/ zorgon. Their over zealous affection for the team misfits is uncanny. Dubmanny is to mp2 what Zorgon is to Adonal. Good stuff.

"To my dear brother, Noompsy."

by Tim N Chris Burger on Mar 4, 2008 11:32 PM PST up reply actions

Haha

That's pretty good, but I must add that Zorgon was always an entertaining read, Dubmanny... not so much.

by olympicmike on Mar 4, 2008 11:54 PM PST up reply actions

real talk!

zorgon's posts always seemed more tongue in cheek, while manny seems to take things a bit more personal. Kinda like OZ's buki fixation.

"To my dear brother, Noompsy."

by Tim N Chris Burger on Mar 5, 2008 12:18 AM PST up reply actions

Don Nelson = 1200+ NBA cpoaching wins

Gee, I wonder why he plays Pietrius so much? This just in: Don Nelson knows what he's doing. What's really typical is armchair coaches on fan sites second-guessing Hall-of-Fame coaches.

by Dubmanny on Mar 4, 2008 8:56 PM PST up reply actions

sike

Or more prevalent seems to be retards like you sitting here acting like Pietrus is the second coming after his 3rd decent game in a row. I wonder why more people agree that this is a fluke than don't? Probably because other people aren't slow like you.

by xcoma on Mar 4, 2008 9:35 PM PST up reply actions

Yeah, you're right

we should hate on Pietrus when he does well, otherwise we're not true fans.

Pietrus is playing well because he's doing what we've wanted him to do the entire year. He still makes the same mistakes he's been making for a long time (stepping out of bounds, shooting with 22 on the clock late in the fourth of a close game), but he is finally starting to hit the corner threes, finally providing the spark from the bench that we've not had for most of the season.

I'll live with stupid Pietrus plays if he makes up for them on the offensive end, and he has done so the past couple of games, so why should we act like he's playing bad when he's not?

by belilaugh on Mar 4, 2008 9:59 PM PST up reply actions

just

ignore him... I just realized he is purposely baiting people into arguments.. see earlier comments in which he and some other poster turned my praise of Pietrus into one giant argument.

by saintdee on Mar 4, 2008 10:02 PM PST up reply actions

Pipe down, son

You were exposed as a fool and your negativity has been polluting this forum with stupid comments and negativity for too long.

Sorry your feelings were hurt shorty, but you're one-trick pony. Gptta bring more to the party than "Pietrus sucks" for three months. Especially when you don't even know why.

by Dubmanny on Mar 4, 2008 11:22 PM PST up reply actions

eh

i like saintdee he reminds of eeyore.

by dso on Mar 5, 2008 12:12 AM PST up reply actions

geebus

i admit i make stupid comments sometimes.. but geebus you took my post in your dairy as a personal slight against you. Maybe I did come off as harsh but you made that dairy with so much anger that it made me angry when i read it. You need to seriously chill out. At the end of the day, the warrior front office doesn't care about what we talk about and my comments only affect you if you want it to affect you.. they aren't targeted for you to read and are only an expression of my feelings at that time. No need to get your undies in a bunch.

Once again... CHILL!! Warriors won.. be happy..

by saintdee on Mar 5, 2008 12:24 AM PST up reply actions

If he was a scrub

he'd be wearing a sportcoat and siting on the end of the bench with Belinelli, Kosta and POB. Hate all you want, but he's a rotation player on a playoff team.

by Dubmanny on Mar 4, 2008 11:17 PM PST up reply actions

sorry Pietrus had a few good games

And who said second coming? Damn, your reading comprehension skills are pretty poor. Dude has a few nice games and you haters havto make a point of how bad he is.

Hall of Fame coach gives the dude some burn, he pulls a double-double and starts draining threes and playing good d and you act like he offended you or stole your girlfriend or something.

I don't even think he's that great but you guys who spend all your energy hating the dude are straight ignorant.

by Dubmanny on Mar 4, 2008 11:28 PM PST up reply actions

wtf?

This coming from the guy who took a crap on saintdee for literally no reason. Shut the fuck up, retard. You're the reason this place sucks.

by xcoma on Mar 4, 2008 11:53 PM PST up reply actions

i don't post much

so it'd be hard to judge whether i was a pietrus hater or not. but i will say this. Pietrus's first game he came in all fire and energy, drew a charge from Jason Kidd, made a few shots and then sprained his ankle.

besides adding a three point shot, nothing much has changed.

by dso on Mar 5, 2008 12:13 AM PST up reply actions

he's the same player

and sure to leave this offseason, but his recent performance shows how valuable another good wing would be to this team. If the warriors could pick up an athletic swingman in the draft or in the bargain bin in FA with the shooting touch to spread the D with 3's and the athleticism to rebound and run the floor, it would be a huge boost to this team.

Some people think Azuibuke will be this player, and while I don't disagree with them, I'm not sure if he's explosive enough and good enough on the glass and on defense to really fit this teams needs. He might be better on a half-court team that relies on its stars to carry the load and its roll players to focus on just 1-2 things.

by BingBluNT on Mar 4, 2008 11:08 PM PST up reply actions

friggin comcast man

Still no game =(

I really wanna see that 3rd quarter

by disguy on Mar 4, 2008 9:07 PM PST reply actions

i've been trying too

you'd think an early game that started at 4pm would be available by now..

by nautica on Mar 4, 2008 10:27 PM PST up reply actions

nba.com LP online game archives

aren't working either. If they're having tech problems that causes them not to put this game up, i'll be so pissed. I only caught the fourth quarter...

"To my dear brother, Noompsy."

by Tim N Chris Burger on Mar 4, 2008 10:54 PM PST up reply actions

its up

at least this one is archived. They didn't archive the blazers game

by saintdee on Mar 4, 2008 11:00 PM PST up reply actions

really?

still isn't up on my end. The page is all messed up. It looks like the bottom half isn't loading at all.

"To my dear brother, Noompsy."

by Tim N Chris Burger on Mar 4, 2008 11:22 PM PST up reply actions

effin comcast!!

still nothing. i'm getting restless here

by disguy on Mar 4, 2008 11:20 PM PST up reply actions

WE WANT

OZ..Reinstate him please
thank you

by highflya on Mar 4, 2008 11:05 PM PST reply actions

um...

Can I co-sign on this? This game thread is 90% trash. We need at least one brash, informed poster to keep the kids in line.

by olympicmike on Mar 4, 2008 11:52 PM PST up reply actions

i'd like to co-sign it too

but
keep the kids in line

is almost impossible -that's the biggest reason why we don't see OZ here anymore
-it's like trying to fight with wind

build a team & destroy the roof

by Lat We N Trash on Mar 5, 2008 10:26 AM PST up reply actions

Pietrus is like any other NBA player

in that he needs to play within his limits. Just like Baron needs to not shoot threes, Pietrus needs to stop doing what he sucks at and do what he does best.

There is no reason why he can't be the next Bruce Bowen, a defensive FORCE at sg/sf that can gaurd 1-3, occasionally 4. It's just his focus is all on being an offensive weapon when in reality his offensive game is weak and probably will never improve beyond what he has now.

he needs to focus on his defense because he can be just as good of a defender as stephen jackson. plus he can board, draw charges, finish the fast break and hit the corner three. if bruce bowen can make a name for himself with the limited skill set he has, there's no reason why pietrus can't.

by dso on Mar 5, 2008 12:17 AM PST reply actions

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