OPEN THREAD: Warriors @ Timberwolves
by Tony.psd on Jan 2, 2009 10:33 AM PST
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PrintGolden State Warriors at Minnesota Timberwolves, Jan 2, 2009 5:00 PM PST
Warriors (W-L) - 10-24
Timberwolves (W-L) - 6-25
Tip-Off: 5:00PM PST
TV: CSN
RADIO: KNBR 680
Alright! First game of the New Year and I wouldn't be happier than to have our Warriors set it off with a phat "W" for the 09'. Look who we're taking on, the 6-25 Minnesota Timberwolves! Then again, 3 days ago, we took on the 3-29 OKC Thunder and look what that got us - it gave them a rare win and handed us an unexpected loss!
What's the atmosphere gonna be like tonight? Are our Dubz gonna play down to their opponents? Is our defense gonna show up tonight? Can Jamal Crawford drop it like it's hot and jack up some legit points? Will Rambo Belinelli prove (after a bad game) that Heroes never die....They just reload!
I'd like to call it an easy one for us but who am I kidding? I said that on Wednesday. We're going in there to match up against dudes like Al Jefferson, Kevin Love and Randy Foye. Shoot... Brian Cardinal might have a career night off the bench! I am optimistic that folks off our bench are gonna contribute greatly tonight like Azubuike (24 points in the second half, last game baby!) and CJ Watson with his consistent shooting. The same goes for Turiaf and Wright who I expect to see contribute on the defensive end.
Predictions
- Warriors win by 1 (GSoM's long-running inside joke since 2005, lol)
- Target Center Arena starts playing Rob Bass's "It takes 2" by the 2nd quarter
- The Timberwolves forgot they were dealing with Rambo
- Kelenna Azubuike comes off the bench and scores 24 points...again
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So umm...
When is Monta due back? I believe the suspension was 33 games and this will be our 35th game. Anyone hear anything about his return?
Anyone hear anything about his return?
He decided to buy a scooter and hit the road. I saw him leaving town with Jack Nickelson on the back.
Till I get free
I live my life in the Walmart
Cholesterol chasin me
by Skeptic con Urquell on Jan 2, 2009 10:45 AM PST up reply actions
Their stupidity is actually entertaining
by Skeptic con Urquell
by Lat We N Trash on Jan 2, 2009 3:13 PM PST up reply actions
Hello Latvia
What time is it there?
Till I get free
I live my life in the Walmart
Cholesterol chasin me
by Skeptic con Urquell on Jan 2, 2009 3:38 PM PST up reply actions
take look yourself
i knew you’ll asking
http://www.rigaweather.info/webcam06.html
Their stupidity is actually entertaining
by Skeptic con Urquell
by Lat We N Trash on Jan 2, 2009 3:46 PM PST up reply actions
Nellie said like a week ago, he thought he was a month away.
by The Golden One on Jan 2, 2009 11:13 AM PST up reply actions
BLaaaaahh
Oh, ok. So I guess I won’t be paying real attention to the warriors again for another month.
by cashmoneybuddy on Jan 2, 2009 12:04 PM PST up reply actions
Way to go Tony !!
that photo is a great example of the warriors defense
Till I get free
I live my life in the Walmart
Cholesterol chasin me
by Skeptic con Urquell on Jan 2, 2009 10:50 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
Now things are fixed
My comment looks a lil lost.
by The Golden One on Jan 2, 2009 11:57 AM PST up reply actions
is that Supreme Soul?
Nice Job Tony
I will always be your fan JRich. Good Luck
Predictions
Warriors win by 1 (GSoM’s long-running inside joke since 2005, lol)
Target Center Arena starts playing Back to tha Hotel – N2DEEP by the 2nd quarter
The Timberwolves forgot they were dealing with Rambo with Buike’s gunz
Kelenna Azubuike comes off the bench and scores 24 points…again
CJ Watson comes off the bench with Buike and is mr. lightz out for the night with 40 points.
Romes Mac Mojous
by ROMESdavidWOOD37 on Jan 2, 2009 11:24 AM PST reply actions
Can't ... stop ... laughing ...
“The Timberwolves forgot they were dealing with Rambo”
on SFGATE
is says maggs is erady to go tonight, but wright might not be because of him spraining his left wrist on wednesday during the game.
LINK
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/01/02/SPRS152G85.DTL
its on the bottom where it says briefly.
This should be a win right?
RIGHT!?
I will always be your fan JRich. Good Luck
This should be...
another unpredictable game.
Your statement as a question will describe tonight’s game.
Romes Mac Mojous
by ROMESdavidWOOD37 on Jan 2, 2009 2:48 PM PST up reply actions
didnt we just barely beat the Twolves last time, and that required a high scoring night from Jack
this could be another heartbreaker, Brian Cardnal WILL have a big game…i can feel it! And if Maggs plays he’ll score 20 somthing and we’ll have a whole bunch of people saying they never hated him, and we’re stupid for wanting him gone
For Corey Maggette
it depends on whether he does more than just score. It’s whether or not he understands the team concept and share the ball and try to get everyone involved.
hahah
sick tony. andris as pharside hah
you got a bigger version of that one? i know quite a few people that would appreciate it
Any one see that article about KG punking O'Bryant lol Trying to give the kid some fire
or he might just be adding to his reputation of clowning timid players…
Here's a link to an article
boston herald. To me, I think he’s trying to motivate POB using his attitude. This is a funny line from the article:
“The development of the 22-year-old O’Bryant has been slow since he signed as a free agent last summer, and the team is essentially treating him as a rookie.”
Lovin the picture Tony
I pray i never have to use a gun again...
...unless i'm at a strip club parking lot...
...and somebody tries to run me over with their car...
...But how often does that happen??
Latvia, 2 in the morning and -6 C ?
Dang, you are one dedicated fan my friend! Thanks for the video link. I wish I could understand it, I like the music and the little kid dancin. Stay warm .
Till I get free
I live my life in the Walmart
Cholesterol chasin me
by Skeptic con Urquell on Jan 2, 2009 4:02 PM PST reply actions
Ugh... why did I have to get sick today?!
Looks like I’ll be watching the game from my couch. Been sleeping all day trying 2 get better… Ugh!
LOL... there's a TV Set up in my office...
surround sound LOL plus I wanted 2 get some work done… (should have clarified that)
Oh haha
Somehow, I thought you were implying that you’d rather be at the Arena watching this game, and I was thinking that it makes no sense because this is a ROAD game. Now I see!
Mmm
you just picked my lunck for tomorrow lol
mmmmmmmm
This time of year (it’s fvcking freezing in NYC) I could eat pho pretty much every meal. I usually order the one with the rare beef that cooks in broth while you’re stirring it, but the shrimp dumpling one’s a strong second choice.
What’s your favorite place for pho, Tony?
OBAMA AMABO
Brandan Wright and Corey Maggette out tonight!
link from Janny Hu
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/warriors/detail?blogid=39&entry_id=34144
What is the status of our petitions to fire Robert Rowell and have Chris Cohan commit Hari Kiri, or at least sell the team?
by warriorsscore110 on Jan 2, 2009 4:38 PM PST reply actions
either we seeing AR tonight or a whole lotta small ball.
Gee i wonder witch Nelson will go wiff
here I am!
a brand new fan
question: any link to watch the game?
NOOOOOO!!
WHENEVER WARRIORS BY 1 IS PREDICTED, WE LOSE!!! I understand it is some type of joke but the only games we have won recently is when we are predicted to lose big.
I’ll save Dubs nation a harsh defeat:
WARRIORS LOSE BY 17!!!
It just basically
Win by 1. Means the author thinks we are going to lose. But instead of coming out and saying we are going to lose this game. Warriors win by 1 is just put up.
To not actually say our team is going to lose, when we think they will. But we all know what it means.
by The Golden One on Jan 2, 2009 5:10 PM PST up reply actions
ya bro...
where are the instrumental beats at?
Rob Base? Luniz?
Romes Mac Mojous
by ROMESdavidWOOD37 on Jan 2, 2009 5:25 PM PST up reply actions
lol @ Kurz.
I like his game but why cant he just come off the bench?
oh well. Go Warriors still.
Romes Mac Mojous
by ROMESdavidWOOD37 on Jan 2, 2009 5:11 PM PST reply actions
time for a mix up...
put in marcus williams and randolph
cause everyone
knows he only turns to his left hand
Damn him
He’s only 6-8 floor. With 13 points, 7 boards, a block, and 0 turnovers. In 15 minutes. Scrub.
OBAMA AMABO
Damn..Warriors are looking as bad as the Timberwolves.
Oh wait. Nm. as bad as the Thunder.
Oh wait. Nevermind. they are all better than us.
Romes Mac Mojous
by ROMESdavidWOOD37 on Jan 2, 2009 5:28 PM PST reply actions
Also can someone please...
find a fire to light under the asses of the entire team… quite playing at the comps level and start winning against bad teams
What is wrong with our team's psyche?
Road trips finally wearing on them?
Someone needs to tell the Warriors how bad the Wolves are
I think all of our guards would get minutes over Telfair
its a damn shame
when our “best” players are often play the worst
morrows shot has been struglling lately too...
I guess that is what happens when you coach stops givng you the green light
SNAPS! Did u see that commercial?!
They got another “Behind the Enemy Lines” movie… this time in Columbia!
can anyone tell me
why Azubuike is 0 – 0 FG tonight?? He´s playing very well as of late. He needs to shoot more!
F**K REFS
I guess
the ball hasn’t gotten around to him yet
belinelli...
is a playmaker for our team…
I am not sure if that is good or bad
I'll take it as good
having a playmaker keeps the offense flowing
We should win this game.
but we played awful in the first quarter. Also why is Kurz on our team and not Hendrix?
I will always be your fan JRich. Good Luck
no life in that crowd.
cept when they boo mccants. ha
from what i read on their boards during the last time they played us
he was taking some really stupid shots which eventually lost them the game
hes a HUGE ball hogg, like crazy.
remember their last game against us? He blew the possible win
btw
what’s up with the Super Mario coin sound when the Twolves makes Freethrows?
I will always be your fan JRich. Good Luck
Some teams have been doing that
I think the Pistons use the Sonic coin sound. I guess it’s to get the crowd in the game
the wolves howling is kind of neat
reminds me of NWO wolfpac
lately?
lol you sir have not been watching warriors games
I will always be your fan JRich. Good Luck
That turnover was all barnett's fault
for mentioning the turnover
Early foul trouble, not shooting well, except for that one hanging bank shot
but he moved the ball a few times for assists
We seem to have so many turnovers
i forgot which ones were marcos
capt ronnie
doing his best jackson impression
faetati...
No worries with Buike.
He’ll come back in the 2nd half and drop 24pts.
Go Warriors!
Romes Mac Mojous
by ROMESdavidWOOD37 on Jan 2, 2009 6:20 PM PST reply actions
Don't dribble into trouble
i’m looking at you, jack!
Really Random question but does anyone know if UPS delivers on weekends?
i got my AR jersey coming BAY BAY lol
Hmmm.....
Does the jersey come complete with splinters
where did you get your AR jersey?
GO WARRIORS, BELIEVE!
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anyone know where to get a Belinelli swingman?
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I will take Buike... I will take AR...
Nelson giving him the snub
jackson has been getting bailed out
an awful lot today…
wtf...
crawford and jax need to get heated up
CJ even kills a fast break
with no other warrior there…
you have one option CJ
that sequence by CJ
was just awful. TO and then a brick layup off the wrong foot, haha we’re so bad just gotta laugh
Watching this happen real makes me wonder...
WTF is wrong with this team, org, coaches, and us for watching this sh*t
BIEDRINS SUCKS!!!
Yes, you heard me! He’s a defensive liability! How many f*cking 3-point plays does this loser give up?! He can’t set screens for sh*t, his freethrow shooting still sucks, he always leaves his feet on pump fakes, he doesn’t move his feet when shading the ball handler, and he gives up the most 3-point plays on weakass fouls!
Point is Biedrins is still SOFT!!!
seriously this is so friggin pathetic
everyone’s to blame, EVERYONE. coach, players, management. this is a poor effort.
when will the coaches teach every big man on the warriors
TO LAY IT UP INSTEAD OF DUNK. I’VE NEVER SEEN SO MANY MISSED/BLOCKED DUNKS AS THIS YEAR.
Yeah but he sits there and watches teh shot go up..
then love get teh board and its 2 free throws….lame
rember when we forgot to guard
their shooter at the free throw line that sucked
look for a big fouth from marco belinelli. i see a vision
by Belinelli's the savior on Jan 2, 2009 6:53 PM PST reply actions
if theirs no AR in the 4th..........
i dont even know, its getting to the point where i wanna see AR traded if nelson remains the coach. Id get his new jersy and rock it to every home game i go to.
there doesnt deserve to be a warrior wonder
he could get a bullet point though
well there is our typical 3rd....
bad defense…
Cj kills 3 fast breaks
we get outrebounded by alot
we sit and watch plays instead of guarding someone
we don’t swing the ball
we go down by 10
I would rather see Williams in this game for CJ right now...
maybe we could run the break, and pass
dont let Brian the custodian Cardinal get hot
by Belinelli's the savior on Jan 2, 2009 7:03 PM PST reply actions
i wanna hear about some BIG change in the organization by Monday!
this is incredible
that's what i was about to say!
except I bet they will wait til after we get pounded by utah with maggette
GG Jax
Hasheem "The Dream" Thabeet or Brandon Jennings. A Warrior in 09.
With the 6th Pick in the 2009 MLB Draft, the SF Giants pick Donovan Tate.
Andre Smith in Silver & Black in 2009.
this is over
when brian cardinal goes off on you. you hang your head in shame and walk off the court.
Put Marco in WTF
Hasheem "The Dream" Thabeet or Brandon Jennings. A Warrior in 09.
With the 6th Pick in the 2009 MLB Draft, the SF Giants pick Donovan Tate.
Andre Smith in Silver & Black in 2009.
why is jackson the go to player?
hes a better spot up shooter or passer/facilitator
Thank you, Dubs.
we are good at one thing...
rolling over and dieing against sh*tty teams
Why does CJ think he can help against Jefferson
he can pass right over him against the double to an open shooter
I would rather keep Crawford...
at least he has natural talent
no
as in FIRE Everyone with in a stones throw
WTF...
Jefferson pulls down beins and they call nothing
AM
Put Morrow in for CJ. He has played well.
any minute now...
Jack and JC heat up for a comined 38 points
JAX gets bailed out again...
is it just me or does it look like Jax cannot move at all
crawford said in an interview he needs to drive more...
did anyone record that so we can play that back to him
they need to involve marco in the offense more tonight
by Belinelli's the savior on Jan 2, 2009 7:21 PM PST reply actions
lol i know.haha i just want to hope it is
by Belinelli's the savior on Jan 2, 2009 7:23 PM PST up reply actions
lol everyones doing it with monta too
“just wait, when monta comes back…you’ll see”
Im writing in CJ for the dunk contest
Only cause the skills competition is out of reach
Looking at the schedule so far
There were only three games where the warriors didn’t have to travel afterwards
Monta's getting fat
LOL
Hasheem "The Dream" Thabeet or Brandon Jennings. A Warrior in 09.
With the 6th Pick in the 2009 MLB Draft, the SF Giants pick Donovan Tate.
Andre Smith in Silver & Black in 2009.
caw mon warriors!
LETS GO WARRIORS!
its not over
Romes Mac Mojous
by ROMESdavidWOOD37 on Jan 2, 2009 7:25 PM PST reply actions
2 3 pointers by CJ's man...
does anyone else think Cj should get less pt than Williams….. Im sorry but CJ is unexceptable… This is unexceptable
welp, back to back losses to the two worst teams in the nba
does that make us the worst team in the nba?!
FCKING PASS IT JAX
RAMBO WAS OPEN YOU LITTLE ___________ _ __________
Hasheem "The Dream" Thabeet or Brandon Jennings. A Warrior in 09.
With the 6th Pick in the 2009 MLB Draft, the SF Giants pick Donovan Tate.
Andre Smith in Silver & Black in 2009.
Watch Nelli put in Randolph now...
Refuse to go in Randolph…
I couldn't stand to watch this whole game
but each time I turned it on our perimeter defense has to be the worst I have ever seen
But also they seem to just
run at guys rather than staying in front of guys
Maybe they are just that bad. I have noticed a lot of zone defense lately
what kind of music are they playing at a basketball game!?
GO WARRIORS, BELIEVE!
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wow they are really really
bad
In this case why play small ball? You are playing to develop talent not to watch CJ Watson play defense
My point exactly.... please see my post
How go can our team really be
They would be even worse without
JAX
He is the only one with a clue out there. He is just stuck doing to much
HERE COMES THE RUN
SHOOT A 3!
Romes Mac Mojous
by ROMESdavidWOOD37 on Jan 2, 2009 7:30 PM PST reply actions
If I were Anthony Randolph i would be PISSED...
Heck, if i were his teamates i would be pissed at nelly too. Why not put a pair of fresh leggs in when were already getting smacked around on the boards? what else can go wrong!?!?!?
ARRRGGGGGGGG!
Nellie sucks....
I think this game was mismanaged… not to mention the 1 on 1 game is not working… too much running the offense through cold shooters
ya what happened to ball movement
by Belinelli's the savior on Jan 2, 2009 7:33 PM PST up reply actions
I dont know...
but the announcers were giving credit to Jax for his 7 assists, but fail to mention Belli ahd 6 in 14 less minutes
honestly if you told me we were winning 112 to 101, i'd be dissapointed it was that little of a lead
but losing by that much! ? WHAT THE FEEZY
And no AR!
+1000000000
When Maggette missed those consecutive shots in a span of a humming bird’s flap,
Crawford simply looked at the bench and said, "Are you serious?"
lets just hope for a high draft pick
When Maggette missed those consecutive shots in a span of a humming bird’s flap,
Crawford simply looked at the bench and said, "Are you serious?"
Another sad loss
careless turnovers… just not trying… the players that should be playing aren’t.
We Believe 2.0!
I know the Warriors are a lot better than the way they're playing right now.
They just have to get healthy and dig deep. THERE'S MORE TO THIS TEAM.
by RunNdGun on Jan 2, 2009 7:34 PM PST reply actions
another double digit for belinelli. lol
by Belinelli's the savior on Jan 2, 2009 7:35 PM PST reply actions
Crawford is a
mystifying player.
He is a nice guy and doesn’t seem to be a team cancer.
Sometimes it appears he should be able to take anyone off the dribble
I guess the two issues are he doesn’t like contract and the guy is just an awful shooter.
I can’t think of what else is can be. He really seems to be lacking in heart.
same here
I think he will be a bust too
I will always be your fan JRich. Good Luck
Nah
6’10" 240 guys that average 23 pts / 14 reb on 67% shooting in major conferences don’t generally become busts.
I haven’t really seen enough of him to say, tho’ … is there any reason you think he’ll be a bust, other than “cos the Ws now have a legit shot at him”?
OBAMA AMABO
same
i feel like im just wasting my time now.
When Maggette missed those consecutive shots in a span of a humming bird’s flap,
Crawford simply looked at the bench and said, "Are you serious?"
i wouldnt care if our rookies were playing
but theyre not. only some undrafted d-leaguers.
When Maggette missed those consecutive shots in a span of a humming bird’s flap,
Crawford simply looked at the bench and said, "Are you serious?"
Hang in there Warrior fans.
Go Warriors still.
Romes Mac Mojous
by ROMESdavidWOOD37 on Jan 2, 2009 7:39 PM PST reply actions
me neither
my friends are always making fun of me for watching the worst out-of-market team. I keep telling myself that Monta will make it worthwhile… eventually.
let's go!
I mean he doesn’t trust belinelli
I will always be your fan JRich. Good Luck
He's a ball hog and cause many turnover
He doesn’t pass the ball to wide open shooter and his shot selection is awful
Are we officially the worst team in the NBA?
or do we need to lose to the Arenas-less Wizards? Next time we play the Wizards no Arenas and let’s say Jamison is having back spams so he will not play…guess what…we will also lose that game.
I will always be your fan JRich. Good Luck
yes we are
we already lost to the wizards by 24.
"Next time we play the Wizards no Arenas and let’s say Jamison is having back spams so he will not play…guess what…we will also lose that game"
lol..
yup, and I will still plan my evening around watching that game.
queue that Bob Marley " Waiting in Vain" song again..
We've better admit that we are the WORST team in the NBA
We have to rebuild.Get Blake Griffin and let Marco,Wight and AR play most of the minute.Get rid of Jackass and Crawford.
channel 49 (AMC)
marco and andris throwing down…
aka rocky and ivan drago
When Maggette missed those consecutive shots in a span of a humming bird’s flap,
Crawford simply looked at the bench and said, "Are you serious?"
or maybe he makes a better kirilenko...
When Maggette missed those consecutive shots in a span of a humming bird’s flap,
Crawford simply looked at the bench and said, "Are you serious?"
Only thing that makes me feel any better
1. Clippers are losing, by 12 late in the 3rd. They’ll still worse than us.
2. New York isn’t doing much better either. They lost today, and they’re also well below .500
Don't forget the Wizards
Who may be the worst of them all.
Somehow none of this makes me feel any better. :,-(
OBAMA AMABO
wow we are so bad
cj sucks
marco sucks
kurz sucks
warriors suck
why would baron wanna come back to this :(…i wish he would tho
So i have to conlcude that if nellie were a firefighter...
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if it's any consolation to you guys
Denver had to throw up a prayer at .1 seconds to beat OKC tonight.
No consolation
Though I am happy to see Durant finally rebounding and looking like the guy we saw at UT.
If only my old dreams of a “Monta Ellis quintet” had come to fruition…
OBAMA AMABO
Why the Hell Didn't Randolph Play
The reason the Warriors are Losing is because NO ONE is coaching them!!! NO ONE!
Nelson, your old, your ways are old, and you’ll never get a championship. Just Leave Already!!!
Anthony Randolph
Randolph never plays these days. I was surprised to see Anthony Morrow on the court tonight.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jan 2, 2009 8:41 PM PST up reply actions
But playing everyone else produces wins right?!?!?!
I Mean come on. We lost to the 2 worst teams in the league. Call it a season, and give Randoph 25 mins a game. Let him get some experience and develop on the floor
I can't believe this
and i bet the front office doesn’t even care their still getting paid. Matter fact this whole team probablly doesn’t care. we need to play with more heart and fire and Nelson needs to acually coach the team the right way if we are ever gonna find any sucess
so
which one will be the gay one? lol. and which one will be the best solo. the nobody remembers guy, the best i tried but didnt succeed or the one that does tv shows?
So I don't have a signature well these words would do! Who knew that upgrades can have downgrades too!
by 24k state fan since 87 on Jan 3, 2009 2:06 AM PST up reply actions
I don't sneer at anyone anymore
Bottom line: records tell a person a lot about a team, but not everything.
Any team can beat another on any night. Us versus Boston, Indiana versus the Lakers, etc…
I still have faith though. While the playoffs are most probably outta the question, this year should be all about establishing some team chemistry and getting rid of the dead wood (Any takers for Maggs or Williams?). Lets just hope the front office doesn’t do anything stupid AGAIN….
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