RECAP: Warriors 89, Hornets 99 – Good Night

by Fantasy Junkie on Mar 22, 2009 9:41 PM PDT in Recaps

Anyone have a clever caption?

Warning: Do not let the final score fool you. This wasn't ever really that close.

The last time the Warriors were still in the game was with 2:18 left in the first quarter and the score tied 20-20. By the end of the quarter, the Hornets shut down the Warriors while pulling to a 27-20 lead. No big deal right? Wrong. The Warriors scored just 2 points until CJ Watson hit a couple free throws with 6:52 left in the 2nd quarter. This high powered Warriors offense scored 2 points in 7 minutes and 26 seconds. Hello? Monta? Maggette? Jax?

Meanwhile the Hornets didn't stop scoring. At that 6:52 mark of the 2nd quarter, the Hornets were leading 38-22. All in all, that's an 18-2 run. Good night Warriors. At the half, the deficit was 17. By the time the 4th started, the Hornets were up 20. It wasn't until the 1:32 left in the 4th that the Warriors cut the lead to single digits.

The Hornets were not going to let a repeat of the January 30 game occur when the Warriors took down the Hornets in New Orleans. They're on fire right now (12-3, last 15) and you can bet with Chris Paul leading, they're not going to lose a game they should easily win. They're motivated to win, 1.5 games out of first in their division and home court advantage in the playoffs.

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Good Night Defense
It was all about the defense tonight. No, the Warriors weren't playing defense, it was the Hornets. The Warriors shot below 40% from the field and had 17 turnovers. Not going to win too many games like that. You have to be playing the Wizards, Kings, or Clippers to be able to win when you play like that. To their credit, the Warriors did get to the line so you know they stayed aggressive going to the hole and didn't settle for jumper after jumper. It certainly helps not to have Peja out there because every time he's out there the Warriors just go right at him until the Hornets make a change. Unfortunately, Peja didn't play tonight so we got a bigger dose of Julian Wright and James Posey who are just a little harder to score on.

When the Hornets get after you and the Warriors can't shoot, well good night.

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Rebound!

Rebounding
It seems the Warriors are starting to actually rebound. They tied the Hornets in rebounds with 47. Stephen Jackson did a great job tonight on the glass with his 10 rebounds. That's 2 straight games with 10 rebounds. Also chipping in were Corey Maggette with 8 boards and Anthony Morrow with 7, both of those guys came off the bench. It's great to see your small forwards and shooting guards come in and help out with the rebounding but it is a little disturbing that all 3 of those guys outrebounded our center, Ronny Turiaf, and power forward, Brandan Wright. Perhaps with Andris out, the guards and small forward know they need to crash the boards harder. Hopefully they continue to crash when AB comes back.

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Respect
I'm glad the Warriors are still playing hard out there. That shows us fans some respect. Nobody has started dogging it or throwing in the towel despite being such a bad team. Jax could easily mail it in the rest of the season but he's out there playing his heart out. I don't think he knows how to play less than 100%. Everyone is still trying to prove something.

Monta wants to show he's still got it. He came back and you can tell he worked on his jumper with his mom in Mississippi because his shooting percentages are up.
The two young PF's, Randolph and Wright, are competing with each other for next year's starting PF slot. Not only are they competing with each other, but they're trying to earn Nellie's respect and trust.
Maggette needs to learn to fit in with Monta and Jax while adapting to his role off the bench.
Turiaf, he just wants to play, hustle, block shots, yell, and dance
Anthony Morrow and CJ Watson are trying to prove that they belong on the court for more than garbage minutes. At the same time, they're still working to improve their games.
Kelenna is Kelenna. He's just solid and he continues to show that he can be a solid contributor no matter where you throw him.

After all the losses, after all the turmoil surrounding the team, they're still playing hard and I have to give them props for that. I respect that. I appreciate that. Those are true professionals. You can guarantee you'll get an entertaining game if you head on out to the Oracle because these guys are giving it their all.

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Stephen Jackson for workin' it, goin hard every game, and taking punishment like this.

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Jack for the WW?

I’ll be very nice. I shalln’t comment….

by Shells on Mar 22, 2009 9:46 PM PDT reply actions

I thought it was an easy one. I was totally on board for Jackson.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 22, 2009 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions

that's a first isn't it?

shells for WW

Now wheres the rubbers? Whose got the rubbers?
I noticed there's so many of them
and there's really not that many of us.

by Skeptic con Urquell on Mar 22, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions

a first?

by Shells on Mar 22, 2009 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions

I shalln’t comment…??

Now wheres the rubbers? Whose got the rubbers?
I noticed there's so many of them
and there's really not that many of us.

by Skeptic con Urquell on Mar 22, 2009 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions

LGW!

Beyond Golden State of Design... and than some!
http://www.tonypsd.blogspot.com/

by Tony.psd on Mar 22, 2009 11:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Hey Tony?

How did that getting seen on tv with a bridesmaid thing go over with your wife?

Now wheres the rubbers? Whose got the rubbers?
I noticed there's so many of them
and there's really not that many of us.

by Skeptic con Urquell on Mar 22, 2009 11:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Who's your WW?

The only other person I considered was Kelenna.

by Fantasy Junkie on Mar 22, 2009 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Hm...Kelenna would be nice.

Jack’s play in the later half (the last 3 minutes?) wasn’t good. at. all. =(

Or you should’ve gave it to J&B for keeping us upbeat regardless of the terrible 2nd Q.

Regardless, it’s your post. (BTW, thanks for the post and for not posting “warriors by 1!”)

by Shells on Mar 22, 2009 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions

I didn't watch the game but..

Jackson: I can’t see the basket. The lights are too bright.

by GoldenStateGuerrero on Mar 22, 2009 10:06 PM PDT reply actions

I didn't see the game in its continuous entirety

and I watched the first half with the pathetic Hornets TV side (who actually brought a kid to the broadcasters table, what was that???), but for the parts that I saw, I didn’t think Jack played very well tonight. Some ugly classic Jack turnovers (Jackover!) and Jack trying too hard to be the hero late in the game. He hasn’t played well since his return from his suspension, and either his ego is bruised, or he really is injured and hiding it, like earlier in the season. If so, please sit down Jack. You’re hurting the team more than you are helping.

Credit to Marcus Thompson for this thought: The last two losses (this and the @Lakers loss) showed why a true (or experienced) point guard would have helped us out. In both losses, someone took a quick bad three late in the game and killed any hopes of a comeback. @Lakers, it was Buike. Tonight, it was Jack. An experienced point guard would have known to pull the ball out to find the right man for a better shot, which would prevent Jack from doing what he’s SUPPOSED to do, take the risky heroic shot. Man, I really REALLY hope Monta can pick up that aspect of the game. Heck, I’ll settle for MORROW learning that subtly of the game. Otherwise, we’re screwed in late game situations.

Now, I read somewhere that the Warriors gave a moment of silence to those cops shot in Oakland, so maybe that affected the team. I’ll have to give the Warriors some space if this is true.

Our next game, @Spurs. Barf bags on standby.

by IQofaWarrior on Mar 22, 2009 10:17 PM PDT reply actions

Need a better picture of a him talking to a ref

Jackson: AH And-1!!!

Jackson: I know you seen Butler hit me when i shot the ball
Ref: hmm, must have missed it

Jackson Thinking: if i fall they have to call a foul

2nd picture Jackson: Aye man you didn’t see Butler hit my arm when I drove in?
Ref: No contact no call
3rd picture Jackson Thinking: I better get a foul call on this play

Jo Koy Laffapalooza 7:08-9:01 funny as hell
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pe-mfjz2m_o

by StephenO4 on Mar 22, 2009 10:55 PM PDT reply actions

maybe?

1 ok, ok, I’ll keep my hands to myself, just stop screaming( the hornet sez).
2 now when you answer keep in mind I got a glock in my jock?
3 Dang, Baron made this look so easy.

Now wheres the rubbers? Whose got the rubbers?
I noticed there's so many of them
and there's really not that many of us.

by Skeptic con Urquell on Mar 22, 2009 11:30 PM PDT up reply actions

i kinda like CJ, but i dont think he's even in the same class as Morrow

by 123707THIZZ on Mar 22, 2009 11:01 PM PDT reply actions

Good recap FJ

I agree completely with your entire Respect section. It was a good hustle towards the end of the 4th, and I’m so glad they didn’t quit and play garbage time. The score doesn’t reflect the horrid 2nd and 3rd quarters cause of that hustle.

I just can’t wait until we have a full roster. Cause we really won’t know how this team functions for real until a few continuous games with everyone healthy.

I love Kelenna David Azubuike! <333

by goldenstatelove on Mar 23, 2009 12:09 AM PDT reply actions