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OPEN THREAD: Warriors vs Kings - The Battle Rages On.

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Originally posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 at 12:29:57 PM PDT

csn

Warriors (W-L): 46-31

Kings (W-L): 36-41

Time: 7:30PM PST tip off

TV:CSN Bay Area

Vegas Odds: Golden State by 11 (source: yahoo.com)

Despite our loss in New Orleans on Sunday morning, we were fortunate enough to witness Denver fall short on their matchup to the Sonics, keeping us tied for 8th place (technically 9th due to the regular season record) with matching win-loss records.

We were lucky. That may not be the case again.

It's time to find out what kind of team we really are. Will it be fortune that allows us our 2nd Playoff berth in two years? Or will it be us taking matters into our own hands?! Tonight we will truly see which path these Warriors are going to take.

JUMP!!!

Star-divide

We cannot rely on Denver losing anymore. Especially because while we are facing off against the Kings, a team that handed us a loss on March 18th, Denver will be facing off against the 23 and 54, completely eliminated from Playoff contention, Clippers. Translation? We have to assume a Denver win. In fact, it would be great if the Warriors just went ahead and made this assumption for the rest of the season.

...with the exception of this Thursday's game of course.

That being said, we should keep in mind that we ourselves are playing a team that is eliminated from Playoff contention. Given this fact, it should be interesting to see what kind of minute distribution the Kings give to their franchise players like Ron Ron and Martin. Hopefully they decide not to put their money players at injury risk and, as a result, show a little Northern California love to their boys in Oakland!

I suppose that would be too easy, wouldn't it? And if Warriors history has taught us anything, nothing comes easy. Nothing. The fight for the 8th spot in the West rages on!

EVERY. GAME. COUNTS.

Predictions

* Warriors win, Denver loses.
* Warriors win, Denver loses.
* Warriors win, Denver loses.
* Warriors win, Denver loses.
* Warriors by 8.

GSoM Fun Fact: After this recap, I will have written on every Kings game this season. Total coincidence.

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Sac...
loves to play spoiler in these kind of games where it'll shoot down the dub's hope of a playoff birth. let's see if k mart has a career night in scoring. he probably will.. *jinx* haha... sprain your ankle, sprain your ankle.
"No Respect! I tell you man, No Respect!"

by oldskool on Apr 8, 2008 12:45 PM PDT reply actions  

I have
Confidence!  Go Warriors!

by Joeyk on Apr 8, 2008 12:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Nothing but love for Sacto....
....for two years running now. Last year, the only reason we made the playoffs was because the ELIMINATED Sacto Kings went down to Staples and knocked off the Clippers on the last Sunday of the regular season. This year, the ELIMINATED Sacto Kings went into Denver without Artest, Miller, and Udrih, and knocked off a well-rested Denver Nuggets team. If we make the playoffs by ONE game again this year, it's because of Sacramento.

So....thank you Kings. Now pls do us one more favor and roll over tonight.

by All About The W on Apr 8, 2008 12:54 PM PDT reply actions  

well,
let bring this game home with a W.

by warriorfan4life on Apr 8, 2008 12:58 PM PDT reply actions  

time for the pessimism
we suck they are great. sac will out shoot us out hustle us, and defend us. while the dubs are going to stick in every way possible. well i hope it works!
What you thought that I only played basketball? I AM A Golden State WARRIOR!

by 24k state fan since 87 on Apr 8, 2008 1:14 PM PDT reply actions  

dam
sleep is something i need. "they are going to suck"*
What you thought that I only played basketball? I AM A Golden State WARRIOR!

by 24k state fan since 87 on Apr 8, 2008 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

I hope you will
sleep tonight like a baby(we win, Den loooooose).

by buky on Apr 8, 2008 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow judging by the comments and poll
on SacTown Royalty, most of the kings fans really want the dubs to miss the playoffs instead of the nuggets.  This comment made me laugh though.
"However, the Warriors and their fans drive me nuts.  I hate seeing them in our building when I watch the games.  They're obnoxious."

Can't be anymore annoying than seeing all those purple jerseys at oracle when the kings come to town .

by nautica on Apr 8, 2008 1:23 PM PDT reply actions  

people from sacramento
should consider it an honor when warrior fans actually take the time to drive down there and seat themselves in that old, worn out, dilapidated excuse for an arena they call Arco.  Actually just mentioning the name "Sacramento" by someone from the bay area let alone a warrior fan should be an honor in itself.

Oh about the game?? Well expect Francisco Garcia to be the 2nd coming of George Gervin, K Mart as Reggie Miller, John Salmons as Carmelo Anthony and Shelden Williams well... as the caveman from the Geico commercials.

Keys to a Warrior win: BY NOW, THEY SHOULD KNOW WHAT TO DO, AND HOW TO DO IT TO WIN.  It doesnt take an expert. SHOW THE F UP W'S!

First one to 100 wins.

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 1:42 PM PDT reply actions  

thats pretty lame I would always root for
the kings in the playoffs even with CWEBB. Oh wait that was because they were always playing the lakers.......
THE HEART AND SOUL OF THE W'S

by dallaswarrior on Apr 8, 2008 1:47 PM PDT reply actions  

One game at a time...
...I know The Nuggets game is supposed to be the big game but let's not get ahead of ourselves. Tonight's game is the big game! When this game is over, the Nuggets game will be the big game, and so on. If you're going to the game tonight, DO NOT be an reactionary fan by only cheering after the Dubs do something. Be proactive! This team feeds off of the crowd so let's energize them from jump! A wise man once said, "It's not over til the fat lady sings" so I hope there are no big women singing the national anthem before any of these last few games.


copy & paste: geocities.com/nellieballtee

by JonDoe on Apr 8, 2008 2:35 PM PDT reply actions  

NEed
everybody to win the game. Al,Pietrus, Barnes, Kaz have to show up big time to win this game. Monta found his game back, Baron playing ok, Jax needs to step it up. Dubs win this through the energy of the crowd.
brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Apr 8, 2008 2:46 PM PDT reply actions  

lmao @ the video
  1. jessica alba is huge now!
  2. baron had some f'd up teeth as a youngster
  3. why is al wearing an oakland a's colored l.a. cap?
  4. i hate derek fisher.
  5. i hope this doesn't cause the warriors to lose.
He never stopped running!!!

by J2daZ on Apr 8, 2008 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

just saw that
and there goes your built in excuse for a LOSS tonight.

Our Ws partying (in LA?) last night before the biggest game of the year.

Good or Bad?  Your call my bretheren

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 4:21 PM PDT reply actions  

well
The video was just posted but baron's birthday bash was like 2 weeks ago.

by saintdee on Apr 8, 2008 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

ok good
but that probably caused our horrible play for the past 2 weeks haha
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL
Derek "Fraud" Fisher dared to showed his face at Baron's party? He was lucky he didn't get jumped.
Bring on the BD Show!!!

by dajrichshow on Apr 8, 2008 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Totally unrelated to this thread
But I don't want to open up a new thread for this.

I am looking for a birthday present for my girlfriend. She says she wants a pink Monta Ellis jersey. I have been unable to find one anywhere. Does anyone have any idea where I might find one? She swears she saw it somewhere but I am coming up empty. Thanks.

On another note I just looked at the Kings board. Brad Miller is out for the rest of this year, and Artest might be out for this game as well.

by jpgarfunkle on Apr 8, 2008 4:33 PM PDT reply actions  

ya might try
buying a brand new pair of bright fire engine red pants for her ...

wash those tight sexy pants with a new white Ellis jersey in hot water

wal-la, pink jersey & hot new outfit for your girl

with any luck ...  well never mind - good luck

by hardcore on Apr 8, 2008 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

I can't stop
Laughing my @$$ off. Thanks.

by jpgarfunkle on Apr 8, 2008 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Al
Harrington with LA dodgers hat on!!!!!!!!!!!!! if they don't win this game, i blaming on the party
brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Apr 8, 2008 4:41 PM PDT reply actions  

LOL
never mind. thanks Saintdee read your comment late...
brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Apr 8, 2008 4:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Have a meeting during the game
But Im gonna try to refresh this as much as possible during it. (my laptop.) So I unfortunately am not going to be able to contribute to this forum.

On a side note, dont make your comments too funny or frustrating, as I might let out some sort of expression that will get me in trouble

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

by sloth11 on Apr 8, 2008 6:11 PM PDT reply actions  

not gonna be able to see this game on tv
who got link for online? no myp2p! HELP!!!

by dong4ce on Apr 8, 2008 6:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Heads up
for people wanting to watch the Roundtable, it's on FSN+ or CSN+?

The A's game better not go into extra innings


Am I Michael Scott? I don't know. I might just be a basketball machine.

by disguy on Apr 8, 2008 7:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Anyone...
Got a website with a stream of the game that actually works and isn't just audio? For some reason, channelsurfing.net is just audio only now for NBA games and raptorsnation.net isn't even showing any links to games for me. Thanks. Much appreciated!!
SHOOT THE J! SHOOT IT!

by slipnslide on Apr 8, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions  

does andris
put makeup during games??
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:11 PM PDT reply actions  

lol
pogo stick and kangaroo
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:13 PM PDT reply actions  

OH!
Barnes with his faux-hawk back hahaha

Am I Michael Scott? I don't know. I might just be a basketball machine.

by disguy on Apr 8, 2008 7:26 PM PDT reply actions  

phew
Artest out!
brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Apr 8, 2008 7:26 PM PDT reply actions  

we
better win this....playoffs on the line!
brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Apr 8, 2008 7:27 PM PDT reply actions  

I
predict Barnes 10+pts
brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Apr 8, 2008 7:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Notorious
POB!
brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Apr 8, 2008 7:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Hair
The whole team needs to go with hawks and baron beards. It would set the tone for the rest of the year haha.
see me... three me

by jtmiles22 on Apr 8, 2008 7:31 PM PDT reply actions  

wtf
was up with that preview music??

Am I Michael Scott? I don't know. I might just be a basketball machine.

by disguy on Apr 8, 2008 7:31 PM PDT reply actions  

yeah
lol I'm aware of that. I just didn't know it would come with lame ass music.

Am I Michael Scott? I don't know. I might just be a basketball machine.

by disguy on Apr 8, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

I
am getting the WE BELIEVE feel for some reasons. thats good right?
brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Apr 8, 2008 7:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Channelsurfing.net
Doesnt seem to be carrying the video streams of the games anymore. Does anyone have a link to the game? I'm trying to watch from La La land. thanks

by Zenmasta on Apr 8, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions  

for reals
yeah, i noticed that too. only carrying audio now. only get espn games on espn360.com... desperately want to watch..

by automatyk1 on Apr 8, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

dammit
just

FTW! !@#%%$

I MAY BE HOMER BUT I MAY NOT BE DOUBTER

by Lat We N Trash on Apr 8, 2008 7:40 PM PDT reply actions  

lol
POB cant even do the bounce right
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:41 PM PDT reply actions  

I would also like
to have a link/stream.Thanks.

by buky on Apr 8, 2008 7:41 PM PDT reply actions  

i hate
mikki moore
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Side Note...
Utah scores only 9 points in the fourth AND STILL beats New Orleans by 11!!!  

by VDubs831 on Apr 8, 2008 7:42 PM PDT reply actions  

i still
am looking for that jacket with the championship banners at the back
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:42 PM PDT reply actions  

yesssss
mattt barnes has the mohawk NOW!!!!
FTW

by soleminded on Apr 8, 2008 7:43 PM PDT reply actions  

yeah
A link or stream to the game would be great!

by berritxarrak on Apr 8, 2008 7:43 PM PDT reply actions  

candidate for
warrior killer tonight: Salmons
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:43 PM PDT reply actions  

cmon
al cant finish that?? oh yeah he cant...sorry i forgot
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:44 PM PDT reply actions  

well he has 2 steals
i like this already

by twelve years on Apr 8, 2008 7:45 PM PDT reply actions  

b diddy
for 3
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:45 PM PDT reply actions  

uh oh
missing freethrows early
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:46 PM PDT reply actions  

sac
no shots up yet?
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions  

csn learns quickly
the top bar thing doesn't have wasted space anymore. the colors still suck tho

by AJC3317 on Apr 8, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions  

terrible
anyone sick of theus whining about our defense?

by saintdee on Apr 8, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions  

damn
when commercials are on the volume on my TV just goes into ear shattering levels
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:48 PM PDT reply actions  

They wanna make sure
you can still hear them when you're in the can!

by VDubs831 on Apr 8, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

seems like
theres no traffic on 580.  Gotta fix that road though
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:49 PM PDT reply actions  

o buddy
good defense so far just need to convert

by gabecruz on Apr 8, 2008 7:49 PM PDT reply actions  

jax
still off
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:50 PM PDT reply actions  

nice move
andris
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:51 PM PDT reply actions  

wtf
was that al
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:51 PM PDT reply actions  

8-10
here you go
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Monta
with a little elevation sensatioN!

by VDubs831 on Apr 8, 2008 7:52 PM PDT reply actions  

take
it
to
the
hole
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:52 PM PDT reply actions  

lol
2 point game..too bad beli is inactive.

by saintdee on Apr 8, 2008 7:52 PM PDT reply actions  

nice move
martin
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:52 PM PDT reply actions  

a 3 here
and sac gets the lead
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:53 PM PDT reply actions  

get
jack a lay up
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:53 PM PDT reply actions  

as well
as were playing...were just up by 4
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:53 PM PDT reply actions  

lol
take it to the hole...what a concept
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:54 PM PDT reply actions  

crap
there u go
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:56 PM PDT reply actions  

does spencer
hawes got teeth?
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:57 PM PDT reply actions  

tied
game folks
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Ugly first quarter
WTF?  How come the Warriors are't up 10+ playing the Kings bench?

by Bluejohn on Apr 8, 2008 7:58 PM PDT reply actions  

martin
is very crafty
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:58 PM PDT reply actions  

subs
anyone else worried? don't think we've went to the bench yet
see me... three me

by jtmiles22 on Apr 8, 2008 7:58 PM PDT reply actions  

wtf
what  a horrible call
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions  

lol
kevin martin getting the dwayne wade treatment

by AJC3317 on Apr 8, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions  

What's up with NBA.com
not having the GameLive up for either the W's or Nuggets game?

by VDubs831 on Apr 8, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions  

man
kevin is maybe the biggest flopper in the nba.

by lowchi on Apr 8, 2008 8:00 PM PDT reply actions  

garcia
reggie miller
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 8:03 PM PDT reply actions  

bad
freethrow shooting night for everyone

by saintdee on Apr 8, 2008 8:04 PM PDT reply actions  

thank u
jack finally
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 8:05 PM PDT reply actions  

why
did al dribble? what kind of advantage does he get from that
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 8:06 PM PDT reply actions  

wtf
candace awesome player HORRENDOUS TASTE IN MEN
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 8:08 PM PDT reply actions  

great play monta
and baron flush. top 10 worthy

by AJC3317 on Apr 8, 2008 8:08 PM PDT reply actions  

MONTA
BABY!!!

only thing missing on that baron dunk was AK47 getting skeeted on


Am I Michael Scott? I don't know. I might just be a basketball machine.

by disguy on Apr 8, 2008 8:09 PM PDT reply actions  

39
1ST QTR POINTS
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 8:09 PM PDT reply actions  

here we go
looking good first quarter baron

by gabecruz on Apr 8, 2008 8:10 PM PDT reply actions  

ALL
these hockey ads....I dont even get Versus I think
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 8:11 PM PDT reply actions  

23-23 DEN X LAC
I think Jackson should try to get his shot back inside, so far, he´s 1-3 only 3 PT shots...
Good start so far... we need this one! If we win and Denver loses, now that would be sweet!!
F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Apr 8, 2008 8:12 PM PDT reply actions  

al
lost on D
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 8:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Video feed
Does anyone have a link?

by xsprefor3x on Apr 8, 2008 8:14 PM PDT reply actions  

ugh
cmon jack
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 8:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Everyone
has their off time, even jack. Unfortunately his off time comes at the final stretch.

by sunghan on Apr 8, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

jack
not back yet
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 8:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Indiana
 this is the stephen jackson the pacers thought they were getting rid of

by finals b4 i die on Apr 8, 2008 8:17 PM PDT reply actions  

lets give
him back!  we want mike dunleavy!  oh god, did i just say that?
Baron with 5.. 4.. 3.. pull up jumper.. HE GOT IT!!!

by DMJR on Apr 8, 2008 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

anyone
watching the denver game at the same time.. haha.. i am multitasking.. wish i had dual monitors though.

by saintdee on Apr 8, 2008 8:17 PM PDT reply actions  

To watch the game
go to www.stoogetv.com/player and wait for anyone there to post the link. Just click on it and wait for the player to open and buffer the game, its perfect here!
LAC 31 - 30 DEN!!! WOW
F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Apr 8, 2008 8:18 PM PDT reply actions  

hahahahaa
baron going berserk
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions  

link to game
soft TVAnts download

http://www3.myp2p.eu/softwareitem.php?softwareid=4&part=software

TVAnts link

tvants:/220.168.156.21/tvants?k=ea3038e8ee1be397242b6269d3a32c68

just need a bit wait until it buffer

I MAY BE HOMER BUT I MAY NOT BE DOUBTER

by Lat We N Trash on Apr 8, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Drinking game
Everytime Bob Fitzgerald mentions Wright's "length," you drink.

I'm getting sick of it quite honestly. Okay, I get it, he has long arms. Move on.

by belilaugh on Apr 8, 2008 8:24 PM PDT reply actions  

looks like
denver will seal the deal in the staples center.. damn clippers.. can't expect them to do anything positive.. haha
Baron with 5.. 4.. 3.. pull up jumper.. HE GOT IT!!!

by DMJR on Apr 8, 2008 8:26 PM PDT reply actions  

llook
like nugs arent going to lose to clips we gotta win this one.

by saintdee on Apr 8, 2008 8:26 PM PDT reply actions  

About HD
are u guys watching the game on HD cuz i dont got it
Fck Ford, Cpt. Jacks Built To Last!

by protac6 on Apr 8, 2008 8:27 PM PDT reply actions  

If you mean
that you can't watch the game, it is because it is on FSN+.

by belilaugh on Apr 8, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

buike!
p.s. i f**king hate martin's flopping ways

by twelve years on Apr 8, 2008 8:29 PM PDT reply actions  

why was croshere
put in for B.Wright?  I'm not watching the game but im following it online.. wasn't BW playing well?
Baron with 5.. 4.. 3.. pull up jumper.. HE GOT IT!!!

by DMJR on Apr 8, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

hmm
why are we giving up on the clippers already? its only 48-43!

by lowchi on Apr 8, 2008 8:32 PM PDT reply actions  

i gave up
already..
Baron with 5.. 4.. 3.. pull up jumper.. HE GOT IT!!!

by DMJR on Apr 8, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

i'm
a realist.. the only thing i suck at is madden
Baron with 5.. 4.. 3.. pull up jumper.. HE GOT IT!!!

by DMJR on Apr 8, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

haha so do i. but come on they just lost to seattl
plus elton brand is back. theyre only down 8

by twelve years on Apr 8, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

doogie howser
with another foul call
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 8:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Ref
on a power trip.  Watchout!

by VDubs831 on Apr 8, 2008 8:38 PM PDT reply actions  

NBA games
should be ref'd by machines.. like terminators.. they can't be reasoned with.. and they WILL NOT STOP!
Baron with 5.. 4.. 3.. pull up jumper.. HE GOT IT!!!

by DMJR on Apr 8, 2008 8:39 PM PDT reply actions  

AND
they wont bet on freaking games!
Baron with 5.. 4.. 3.. pull up jumper.. HE GOT IT!!!

by DMJR on Apr 8, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

asd
LET

THEM

PLAY

by twelve years on Apr 8, 2008 8:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Croshere
at the point!  SCARY assist!

by VDubs831 on Apr 8, 2008 8:42 PM PDT reply actions  

ok im gonna say it again
LAC are gonna get worked by DEN.  Damn so cal!
Baron with 5.. 4.. 3.. pull up jumper.. HE GOT IT!!!

by DMJR on Apr 8, 2008 8:42 PM PDT reply actions  

BARNES HAS
the Mohawk back!!!!!!!!!!
F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Apr 8, 2008 8:44 PM PDT reply actions  

damnit
the clips let the nuggets hang 40 on them in the second quarter. in their own building no less

by AJC3317 on Apr 8, 2008 8:45 PM PDT reply actions  

63-47 Denver...
at the half. Let's hope the Clips have a second half surge in them :\

by gswarriors2006 on Apr 8, 2008 8:45 PM PDT reply actions  

damn
Nuggets just dropped a 40 in the 2nd. Up big right now in LA.

Loving this first half so far....mostly the offense though of course.


Am I Michael Scott? I don't know. I might just be a basketball machine.

by disguy on Apr 8, 2008 8:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah "mostly the offense"
any time you give up 66 first half points, you better score 77.

by VDubs831 on Apr 8, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

barnes
looks so much better with the hawk.
now he just needs the swagger back.

by jam3rz on Apr 8, 2008 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

i'm afraid that garcia's
3 to end the half will bite us in @ss!!
Baron with 5.. 4.. 3.. pull up jumper.. HE GOT IT!!!

by DMJR on Apr 8, 2008 8:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Now
that Barnes has the Mohawk or Fohawk (I dont know!) and with a huge game coming on Thursday, it´s all WE BELIEVE BACK 2.0!!
F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Apr 8, 2008 8:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Monta
was shooting 6-6 until that buzzer beater

Am I Michael Scott? I don't know. I might just be a basketball machine.

by disguy on Apr 8, 2008 8:48 PM PDT reply actions  

nm
espn didn't refresh hah

Am I Michael Scott? I don't know. I might just be a basketball machine.

by disguy on Apr 8, 2008 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

good half..
wish we played with this intensity EVERY game

by PIETRUSandCREAM on Apr 8, 2008 8:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Monta Ellis
needs to take like 20-24 shots this game.. and then maybe the Dubs can blow this game open before the 4qtr starts.
Baron with 5.. 4.. 3.. pull up jumper.. HE GOT IT!!!

by DMJR on Apr 8, 2008 8:51 PM PDT reply actions  

damn
steinmetz just got told by bob

by jam3rz on Apr 8, 2008 8:55 PM PDT reply actions  

I'd like
to see Monta with a triple double.

Where's that scrappy D??


Am I Michael Scott? I don't know. I might just be a basketball machine.

by disguy on Apr 8, 2008 9:08 PM PDT reply actions  

what's wrong
with stephen jackson!
Baron with 5.. 4.. 3.. pull up jumper.. HE GOT IT!!!

by DMJR on Apr 8, 2008 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Jackson is looking poor
his pocket's been picked several times tonight!

by VDubs831 on Apr 8, 2008 9:16 PM PDT reply actions  

sloppy
sloppy sloppy sloppy
Baron with 5.. 4.. 3.. pull up jumper.. HE GOT IT!!!

by DMJR on Apr 8, 2008 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

more sloppy than...
an alcoholic at an open bar.
Baron with 5.. 4.. 3.. pull up jumper.. HE GOT IT!!!

by DMJR on Apr 8, 2008 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

haha no one mentioned
when biedrins set that partial screen for jack

jim barnett: "that's just good basketball...intuitiveness."

by thebighead on Apr 8, 2008 9:18 PM PDT reply actions  

goddamn
hate our fans at the arena at least.  acting like theyre priviledged and crap
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 9:26 PM PDT reply actions  

were
in the middle of a playoff race, no one's even chanting defense as the kings are clawing back into the game
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh,
I was just wondering what you meant. I did notice some defense chants but they weren't that loud.,

by belilaugh on Apr 8, 2008 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Holy crap!
warriors starting to coast a little too much

by VDubs831 on Apr 8, 2008 9:27 PM PDT reply actions  

how many pivot feet
does udrih have?
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 9:27 PM PDT reply actions  

yuck
7 point lead. and with martin on the bench

by AJC3317 on Apr 8, 2008 9:28 PM PDT reply actions  

From Sactown site.

GS crowd

looks like an asian studies class

by kingsTV on Tue Apr 08, 2008 at 11:39:03 PM EDT

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Wow. It's easy to find if you wanna see for yourself...they only have maybe 25 posts in the open thread.

by Golden Gate Warrior on Apr 8, 2008 9:28 PM PDT reply actions  

this is why
our bench never gets to play.  
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 9:31 PM PDT reply actions  

mp
stepped out of bounds there
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 9:32 PM PDT reply actions  

man law
no two white guys on the floor at the same time
see me... three me

by jtmiles22 on Apr 8, 2008 9:34 PM PDT reply actions  

as a white guy
i probably have to agree lol. although our two white guys have played well

by AJC3317 on Apr 8, 2008 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

who
kosta and marco? :p

by saintdee on Apr 8, 2008 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

agreed
Baron with 5.. 4.. 3.. pull up jumper.. HE GOT IT!!!

by DMJR on Apr 8, 2008 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

cmon fans
implore these warriors
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 9:36 PM PDT reply actions  

no
just plain unathletic americans.
see me... three me

by jtmiles22 on Apr 8, 2008 9:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Air France
gonna get the 4th quarter MVP (what am I saying?!?!?)

by VDubs831 on Apr 8, 2008 9:37 PM PDT reply actions  

lol
air enigma with the finger point
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 9:37 PM PDT reply actions  

good
to see pietrus can hit a 3. Does this make our 6 man rotation a 7 man?

by saintdee on Apr 8, 2008 9:37 PM PDT reply actions  

wait
how about no three foreign/american mix?
see me... three me

by jtmiles22 on Apr 8, 2008 9:38 PM PDT reply actions  

nellie
going to the bench tonight.  significant minutes for croshere, wright, watson, buike, pietrus
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 9:39 PM PDT reply actions  

put in brandan!
he's got the Wright stuff!
Baron with 5.. 4.. 3.. pull up jumper.. HE GOT IT!!!

by DMJR on Apr 8, 2008 9:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Pietrus!

a big block and a three.

shaking off the rust.

by Dubmanny on Apr 8, 2008 9:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Good thing about Pietrus
he's the type of player where if he is hitting shots, the pressure of the game will not affect him. Harrington can go on streaks but miss if the opponent just closed the gap to 1 or something. Pietrus will keep hitting.

by belilaugh on Apr 8, 2008 9:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Man law correction.....

2 White guys on the court at a time is acceptable, i.e. Bird/Mchale....

No more than one Oriental, Arab, or Hispanic on the court at a time!

by Jagz8 on Apr 8, 2008 9:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Is it just me?
Or does Comcast Sports Net sometimes cut back to the action too late?

Also, if Watson got just a little more playing time earlier I think he would have hit both FTs. I'm surprised he is game ready at all.

by belilaugh on Apr 8, 2008 9:41 PM PDT reply actions  

just an observation
jazz vs hornets final score was our halftime score lol

by teenychristinie on Apr 8, 2008 9:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Nellie should
put Monta back on the floor soon. 8 min? 7 min?

by xsprefor3x on Apr 8, 2008 9:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Holy SH*T
MP with a Top 10 Block!!!

by VDubs831 on Apr 8, 2008 9:42 PM PDT reply actions  

holy sh!t
pietrus with the volleyball spike!!! straight into the floor!!!!

by AJC3317 on Apr 8, 2008 9:43 PM PDT reply actions  

ill give it
man law
see me... three me

by jtmiles22 on Apr 8, 2008 9:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Pietrus again with spike!
standing ovation for a blocked shot.

that was rude!

by Dubmanny on Apr 8, 2008 9:43 PM PDT reply actions  

lol
was the wait for pietrus worth it? we'll see on thursday :D

by saintdee on Apr 8, 2008 9:44 PM PDT reply actions  

ron
left his meds in sactown
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 9:44 PM PDT reply actions  

When Pietrus makes a block like that
Baron NEEDS to give him the ball on the offensive end. I swear, this team has forgotten how to feed the hot hand.

by belilaugh on Apr 8, 2008 9:44 PM PDT reply actions  

If that ain't
the block on the night on nba.com, I'll give up on the site haha.

Finish the kings off please. Shut artest up

THAT'S WHAT WE'VE BEEN MISSING!!


Am I Michael Scott? I don't know. I might just be a basketball machine.

by disguy on Apr 8, 2008 9:45 PM PDT reply actions  

air enigma
with the spike
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 9:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Air France
4th quarter MVP!!! (Now, I'm ok with it)

by VDubs831 on Apr 8, 2008 9:45 PM PDT reply actions  

PIETRUS AND CREME!!
PIETRUS AND CREME!!! PIETRUS AND CREME!!!

by PIETRUSandCREAM on Apr 8, 2008 9:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Holy Pietrus!
what a rip down!

man, it's good to have him back.

by Dubmanny on Apr 8, 2008 9:46 PM PDT reply actions  

mp
pretzel d from garcia
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 9:46 PM PDT reply actions  

4 words...
Pietrus... Pietrus... Pietrus.... PIETRUS!!!!

by WhatUSay on Apr 8, 2008 9:46 PM PDT reply actions  

that diary on pietrus I saw earlier
yeah... I guess somebody should delete that before mp sees it.
see me... three me

by jtmiles22 on Apr 8, 2008 9:46 PM PDT reply actions  

_
i posted a diary about mp today. i think what I said  was pretty positive and he answered my all my prayers.

by so ill so d0pe on Apr 8, 2008 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Biedrins
has been SOLID tonight. 16 & 16, 2 blocks.  SOLID.

by VDubs831 on Apr 8, 2008 9:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Welcome back
Petrius...we've missed you.

by poohmami on Apr 8, 2008 9:46 PM PDT reply actions  

somebody's hamstring is
obviously not hurting him anymore.  Welcome back MP - I just wish we would have had you during the trip through Texas!!

by centerre on Apr 8, 2008 9:47 PM PDT reply actions  

put up the w!
tonight and hopefully thursday
Ballin

by ballin on Apr 8, 2008 9:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Jesus Christ Pietrus
Watching that block in slow mo is ridicunasty.

by belilaugh on Apr 8, 2008 9:48 PM PDT reply actions  

The Warriors' athleticism
just jumped through the roof. Those plays by Pietrus killed the Kings' soul.  

by Dubmanny on Apr 8, 2008 9:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Andris
AB has had some monster games the past week hope he can keep it up!!!

by Jagz8 on Apr 8, 2008 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

haha
Beans inching closer to 20-20!

Am I Michael Scott? I don't know. I might just be a basketball machine.

by disguy on Apr 8, 2008 9:49 PM PDT reply actions  

biedrins
his next step would be to kick out to the open man if he gets doubled. he doesn't do that much now

by AJC3317 on Apr 8, 2008 9:50 PM PDT reply actions  

lazy d
from jack
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 9:50 PM PDT reply actions  

biedrins
stepping up BIG in the past 2 weeks. i love it.

by jchao204 on Apr 8, 2008 9:51 PM PDT reply actions  

or
more likely he healed from his surgery

by saintdee on Apr 8, 2008 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

asdf
the point is, he's playing good when it matters.

by jchao204 on Apr 8, 2008 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

so
nellie decided to bench monta now?
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 9:51 PM PDT reply actions  

probably
no need to bring him back if the lead remains double digits. rest him for the thursday showdown

by AJC3317 on Apr 8, 2008 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Glad
to see the intensity and energy sustain through the game. It's been a while...

by poohmami on Apr 8, 2008 9:51 PM PDT reply actions  

I WONDER
WHY MONTA ISNT PLAYING IN THE 4th?

by pfree on Apr 8, 2008 9:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Pietrus
Has been wonderful this 4th quarter. And has breathed some life into the Warriors crowd which is nice.

by jpgarfunkle on Apr 8, 2008 9:52 PM PDT reply actions  

did pietrus
work on his free throw shooting?

by AJC3317 on Apr 8, 2008 9:52 PM PDT reply actions  

jeez
hate the fans.  What has happened to us?
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 9:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Dang,
that's Martin's first foul. I always thought of him as kind of dirty, throwing little shots, but I guess he gets away with them.

by belilaugh on Apr 8, 2008 9:53 PM PDT reply actions  

good
thing pietrus showed up tonight. He had like 2+ weeks of rest while the rest of the warriors drained all their stamina.

by saintdee on Apr 8, 2008 9:54 PM PDT reply actions  

BOOM!!!

Am I Michael Scott? I don't know. I might just be a basketball machine.

by disguy on Apr 8, 2008 9:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh Yeah Baron
but let's save the heroics and more threes for Thursday

by VDubs831 on Apr 8, 2008 9:55 PM PDT reply actions  

seriously
i hope they didnt use up their 3 point magic tonight...

by saintdee on Apr 8, 2008 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol
thats the mickael we know
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 9:55 PM PDT reply actions  

and?
its not like i dont pick on every warrior
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

People
if we need Monta, we will play him. But after complaining about Nelson riding his starters too much, we are complaining that he is resting one now? It's a 12 point game. I'm not saying it's a win, but it's enough breathing room to keep Monta on the bench.

by belilaugh on Apr 8, 2008 9:56 PM PDT reply actions  

monta
is a kid with ADHD.  He doesnt need rest.  baron and jax does
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

yes
Nellie will put him him if Sac gets w/in striking range

by Dubmanny on Apr 8, 2008 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's official
Denver won tonight.  Looks like Thursday is gonna be a must win!  Did I hear it starts at 5?  I work 'til 7pm, gonna have to listen then.

by VDubs831 on Apr 8, 2008 9:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Game stats at 5 because
TNT wants the night cap game to be the Lakers and the Clippers. TNT gets to choose which games they play, they could have I think it was Dallas against Utah as the early game and our game as the late game. But they want the LA game to be the late game so we have to play at 5.

by jpgarfunkle on Apr 8, 2008 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Monta

Monta is getting his rest which is a good thing they are going to need him 100% for Thursday against the Nuggs, so quit bitching!

by Jagz8 on Apr 8, 2008 9:59 PM PDT reply actions  

quincy
with the unibrow
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 9:59 PM PDT reply actions  

they have procedures for that
dude's making NBA money. he should splurge on some electrolosis.

by Dubmanny on Apr 8, 2008 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

get a
filipina GF, shed pluck that for him
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

bob
jinxing the nugs game already
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 10:00 PM PDT reply actions  

One Wish ...
Warriors would learn not to foul so much.

by soem on Apr 8, 2008 10:00 PM PDT reply actions  

if i was the kings
id foul now
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 10:01 PM PDT reply actions  

not
cro magnon though
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 10:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Hope ...
.. Monta is just resting and not hurt.

by soem on Apr 8, 2008 10:03 PM PDT reply actions  

1 minute
9 pt game.....playing lax already
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 10:03 PM PDT reply actions  

btw
arena half empty already
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 10:04 PM PDT reply actions  

8 pts
foul sac cmon
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 10:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Put Barnes in
Let him show off the new 'do for a minute

by Ref You Suck on Apr 8, 2008 10:05 PM PDT reply actions  

i just said that
this is whats wrong when real fans are outpriced by these bandwagoners
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

i know u did
not trying to steal ur thunder or anything. we're on the same page

by AJC3317 on Apr 8, 2008 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

no dude
i mean i agree
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

3 from
garcia coming right up
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 10:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Hmmm
what are we trying to do here?  Make it look close???

by VDubs831 on Apr 8, 2008 10:06 PM PDT reply actions  

The crowd
is horrible tonight excluding the people I know that are in attendance. I know they're still there and cheering.

Am I Michael Scott? I don't know. I might just be a basketball machine.

by disguy on Apr 8, 2008 10:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Game Thursday!!!!

Everyone going to the game on Thursday needs to make sure that Oracle is rocking W's are going to need loud fans to win that game.... LETS GO WARRIORS!!!!!

by Jagz8 on Apr 8, 2008 10:07 PM PDT reply actions  

2 free throws
here...clock stopped
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 10:08 PM PDT reply actions  

horrible
end game management
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 10:09 PM PDT reply actions  

why
did mickael shoot that?
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 10:11 PM PDT reply actions  

LOL
Pietrus always looking to score

Am I Michael Scott? I don't know. I might just be a basketball machine.

by disguy on Apr 8, 2008 10:11 PM PDT reply actions  

to who?
we wont see sac till next year
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

the nuggies
just an expression, Einstein.

by Dubmanny on Apr 8, 2008 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

huh?
what kind of message does that send to the nuggets?? Like they dont know the Ws can score 300?

I wouldve laid pietrus out on that play.

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

They could definitely
make a top ten of only Warriors highlights tonight.

Also, we're already looking at Denver, check out Carmelo's recent games. The guy is a beast. He turns it on early in the first, and absolutely never lets up. He has to be the best mid range shooter in the game.

13-17 tonight for 36 points.

I don't think Iverson has been shooting that well lately, but he's always a threat late in games.

by belilaugh on Apr 8, 2008 10:16 PM PDT reply actions  

no excuse
for the fans conduct tonight. I know its a workday, but if youre worried about that dont even come to the arena so others can buy those tickets.
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 10:17 PM PDT reply actions  

take a pill, man
the crowd seemed fine. We'll all be there on Thursday (I know will). Besides, these are professional athletes it doesn't bother them. And if people buy the tickets I suppose they can do what they want. can't complain if they spend money to go and be a part of it all and we sit at home typing on computers.

by Dubmanny on Apr 8, 2008 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

"seemed"
even you yourself is not convinced.
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

i guess
all these talk of "6th man" this or that, "we need the crowd behind us" talk of these professional athletes youve mentioned is all bull crap?
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

it's a little overrated, yeah
I covered sports for a long time. The 6th man crowd noise does count for something, but not as much as the fans think. The home court advantage is very valuable but for other reasons besides people in NBA-logo jerseys screaming for defense. IMHO.

by Dubmanny on Apr 8, 2008 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

thanks
for the education.  I guess LA dodger fans are truly the best fans in the world.  I wonder why football teams go to silent snap counts sometimes......
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

who the hell cares about Dodger fans?
the teams play each other, not the fans. the trash-talking between fans is tired. many fans couldn't give two sh*ts what fans of other teams do.   why spend energy on that crap?

by Dubmanny on Apr 8, 2008 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

i dont give
a rats ass about dodger fans.  I merely used em as an example of fans who has a reputation of leaving early.
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

I've been at some loud crowds last year
and I was the playoffs against Dallas yes, it was energetic, and loud and a hell of a lot of fun. But to hear people tell it, the crowd won the Dallas seriest. It ain't so. The team got unconscious from three point land, not the crowd.

Look, if the game's close on Thursday, we'll be loud and proud, guaranteed.

by Dubmanny on Apr 8, 2008 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

that's interesting, I must admit
Hmm, I wonder if it applies to NBA basketball.

I do know of studies on 82 Games and other places that determine that the single biggest advantage home NBA teams get is the FG% on outside shots. This seems to suggest that the familiarity if the home floor and the shooting environment is the largest contributor to home court advantage. At least in the NBA, the percentage of referee calls does not suggest any significant bias. None of the other "hustle" stats (rebounding, steals, blocks, etc.) seem out of the ordinary at home versus away either.

I must admit the article is intriguing and I thank you for bringing it to the table. I'm a little hesitant to apply that study to NBA basketball, but I will definitely consider it.

by Dubmanny on Apr 8, 2008 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Um, did you actually read that abstract?
Fascinating.
  1. The results if the study were inconclusive. Sorry.
  2. Like the other studies I cited, it mentioned that outside shots are more affected by home courts.  
  3. Doesn't make the case for a crowd (i.el "social participation") has a definitive effect on performance. The hypothesis that the crowd made a difference was not proven.
  4. The studies were done in an amateur environment, not professional ones.
  5. The advantage applies to better teams rather than poor ones further lower the probability.
Was interesting study, but hardly proved anything.

Nice googling there, dude.

by Dubmanny on Apr 8, 2008 11:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

the last one
was a basketball study to add to the study you mentioned.  basically this is what it is.  In your expert opinion, crowd noise hardly matters.  If anything, it is insignificant and only adds to the watching experience and has no bearing whatsoever in players' performance. right?

hopefully youve played some kind of intramural sport like everyone else in here, you would know what im saying.

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 11:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

oh and sir
correct me if im wrong, youre also saying that NBA athletes are unique from any other athlete, performer that do their jobs infront of a large audience, that it doesnt matter if the fans scream their lungs out, or sit there and sent text messages all day, it wont affect what they do on their place of employment.
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 11:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

played hoops in collge
but I bet you intramural team was pretty tough.

my point is/was -- it that crowd participation is overrated. fans think it is more important than it really is. I do not believe that a home crowd can significantly impact the results of a professional basketball game. it certainly cannot claim any credit for a victory. I totally stand by that and your basketball crowd study link substantiates that.

by Dubmanny on Apr 8, 2008 11:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

a telling quote
from the study was this:

"...playing at home increases familiarity for the players and thus makes the tasks they perform more dominant."

Home teams know the rims, the building, the lighting, the shooting background, etc.

Kind of my initial point.

by Dubmanny on Apr 8, 2008 11:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

the subject of noise
is irrelevant basically right?
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

What is adrenaline?
Adrenaline is a hormone produced by the adrenal gland in the body of many animals. When it is produced in the body it stimulates the heart-rate, dilates blood vessels and air passages, and has a number of more minor effects. Adrenaline is naturally produced in high-stress or physically exhilarating situations.

can i say that one exhilirating situation is crowd noise?

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 11:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

it is still the environment
So, are you telling me that Denver and Utah have great home court advantages because of their crowd noise? They are not particularly raucous. There are louder crowds than Utah and Denver (especially Denver). Why the dramatic home court advantage year after year in this places?

They play at altitude which is difficult for sea-level teams. That is why they have exaggerated home court advantages. Not the level of intensity of their fans.

They have the most dramatic home court/road team records because their athletes are accustomed with the oxygen levels in their environment. Each team has some similar, but less dramatic home court advantage because of the familiarity of their home surroundings.

P.S. sorry about your crack about your intramural hoops team. That was a little out of line.

by Dubmanny on Apr 8, 2008 11:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

no problem
hey your a division 1 collegian, I just play in a 4'11 and under league with a bunch of other out of shape filipinos.

This might be a stretch but is it a coincidence that our home record this year is not as good as last?

maybe because the fans last year was more into it?  

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 11:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

suffice to say
that yes, crowd probably does have some effect to performance, but it is impossible to tell why or how much. I agree that there is some intangible benefit in the arena when the home crowd imparts their energy. The crowd at time does seem to propel or "lift" the team when it all gets going right.

But still, it is impossible to say how much. And other factors simply must be considered when factoring home court advantage,

I will cede your point somewhat. You have made a very good point re: adrenaline and its role in the body and its role during loud and stressful situations. These definitely apply to loud home crowds. You have my respect, Vonteego.

by Dubmanny on Apr 8, 2008 11:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

you're a better man than me, Vonteego
seriously. learning a lot from these discussions. may thanks for engaging in these debates.

by Dubmanny on Apr 9, 2008 12:04 AM PDT up reply actions  

nah
dude we just had different point of contentions.  Fun though.
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 9, 2008 12:25 AM PDT up reply actions  

fans
were an absolute joke today
felt like i was watching a grizzlies game

by smackjack on Apr 8, 2008 10:20 PM PDT reply actions  

pretty soon
well have franco finn screaming his lungs out for chants of defense.
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 10:22 PM PDT reply actions  

forealz.
fans were quiet. prolly cuz so many sac fans came down to see their team get burned. rockets suck. just needed to put that in cuz i really hate their team.

by dong4ce on Apr 8, 2008 10:23 PM PDT reply actions  

lol
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Actually
Tim R. said there weren't many Sac fans in the crowd than usual.

Am I Michael Scott? I don't know. I might just be a basketball machine.

by disguy on Apr 8, 2008 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Weeeeeeeeee
won! Good. Now lets get DENVER on thursday! oy oy ohhhyyyyyyyy
brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Apr 8, 2008 10:24 PM PDT reply actions  

if this happens
on thursday, we have officially turned into the Dallas Mavericks fans.
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 10:27 PM PDT reply actions  

ya
i was wondering what happend with the crowd. MAY BE WE NEED GSOM NIGHT
brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Apr 8, 2008 10:29 PM PDT reply actions  

READ THIS!!!
If Thursday's matchup wasn't already going to be HUGE, check this out.

NBA timebreakers for the playoffs go like this (and we all know the Nuggets and Warriors currently have the same record)

1) Head to Head

Ok, Denver leads this 2-1, but the W's have a chance at making it 2-2, so...

2) Conference Record

Nuggets 28-20
Warriors 27-21

With a "W" on Thursday, they are identical at 28-21, so...

3) Records against teams at or above .500

Denver 20-22
Warriors 20-23

Wow!  Talk about close.  Both teams play all Conference games the rest of the way with the Warriors playing only Denver and Phoenix above .500.  Denver plays 3 teams above .500 (Utah, Golden State, and Houston).  If the first three tiebreakers are tied, then...

4) Head to Head point totals

Right now, Denver has outscored the W's by 1 point in their three games.  If the Warriors win Thursday by 1 point, the final tie-breaker is...

5) Coin toss!!!  Imagine that!  Getting into the playoffs by coin toss.

by VDubs831 on Apr 8, 2008 10:31 PM PDT reply actions  

for
everyone's sake, lets hope it doesnt come down to that
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

I couldn't help myself
I had to know what the tiebreakers were, and the more I looked, the more I was amazed at how close everything is.

by VDubs831 on Apr 8, 2008 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

except
it cant happen.. since if we are tied at the end of the season then denver will win the tiebreaker since if we are tied they will have more conference wins then us.

by saintdee on Apr 8, 2008 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not to mention that
Those tiebreakers are incorrect. The third tiebreaker is record against western conference playoff teams, not +.500 teams.

http://www.nba.com/statistics/playoff_picture.html

At any rate, it is not possible for the Warriors to BOTH be tied with Denver AND have a better conference record.

by Tekka on Apr 8, 2008 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

I guess I read it wrong
the details at the bottom of that page explain it better, I just looked at the footnote numbers under the current standings.

by VDubs831 on Apr 8, 2008 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh yeah
that would happen.  Damn!

by VDubs831 on Apr 8, 2008 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

minnesota
game biting us in the a$$
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yup
a Baron layup or Al tip would have won it.

by VDubs831 on Apr 8, 2008 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

well
seattle and sac game biting them on the ass lol.

by saintdee on Apr 8, 2008 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Touche'
that deep three by Durant at the end of the first OT was UN-real!

by VDubs831 on Apr 8, 2008 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

_
there would be some major controversy if any teams playoff chances, league-wide, were determined by a coin-toss.
but that is a mildly comprehensive system to decide a tiebreaker. what else could be done? has that ever happened in the history of the nba? i wonder how close it's even got to that.

by so ill so d0pe on Apr 8, 2008 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

i know
id go for a one game playoff if it was up to me.
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

DENVER WINS THE TIE BREAKER

we need to finish one game ahead of them. period.

by Dubmanny on Apr 8, 2008 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

JUST
WIN BABY! .....please on thursday lets goo woowoooo
brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Apr 8, 2008 10:43 PM PDT reply actions  

My
first Warriors game!
It was fun.

by semarubaka on Apr 8, 2008 11:42 PM PDT reply actions  

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