Recap: Warriors 106, Spurs 107 - AW!
by Hash on Mar 24, 2009 9:25 PM PDT
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PrintOh my word! I did NOT expect that to go down at the AT&T Center tonight. And from the looks of it, neither did any person in the building. The Spurs almost got run out of their own house by a team of scrappers.
Man that was almost like a Disney movie, wasn't it? The young group of hooligans come together under the old but wise coach to face off against the older veterans on their home floor in a contest where they can expect a serious beatdown. (Cue the inspirational music...) Somehow the young boys learn how to play the game, surprising the vets with their ability to stay right with them, bucket for bucket.
And in the end, when anything goes with a mere 1 point lead, this young team that hasn't won a battle against these vets in 12 years, looks at each other, and without any words spoken, realizes what needs to be done.
They step back onto the floor. They poise themselves for glory. (Cue the slow motion) Sweat drips from their brows and the fire of determination burns in their eyes. In the distance, a knuckle cracks.The time of glory is upo- HEY! WHO THE HELL IS COVERING MASON?!!!
*swish*
Okay, CUT SCENE! CUT THE DAMN SCENE!!!! WHO THE HELL WAS SUPPOSED TO COVER MASON?!!! Dammit! Let's just break for lunch...
Pop: "Gave us a scare there Donnie! For a minute there I thought you forgot you were trying to tank!"
Nellie: "Don't be silly. We just thought your boy who went 10-16 during the game would miss a wide open 15 footer!"
Am I disappointed? As with any heartbreaker, sure I'm a little disappointed to see that we didn't topple an elite in their own house after 21 straight losses. But I've certainly felt more let down from the Dubs that I do right now. After all, this was practically a scheduled beatdown, right? It's tough to fault the Warriors for much after running a team like the Spurs that close for 48 minutes.
But hey. I'm sure I'll find a few things right?! JUMP!
I'll tell you, the start of the first quarter played out the way I anticipated the entire game to go. While the Warriors were putting up a decent effort, the Spurs did an excellent job widening the gap, due in no small part to their 8-11 shooting start. It was the classic case of the Warriors do good - their opponent does better.
But, as with any team, the Spurs couldn't keep up that kind of pace. All the Warriors needed to do was prevent San Antonio from tearing off on a crazy run that would result in a gap too wide to close. By halfway through the first, the Warriors had accomplished this goal. San Antonio began to cool off a bit and the Warriors were right in their rear view mirror.
By the second, it became very apparent that Monta was on his way to an extremely good game. His midrange was falling consistently and he was showing no signs of slowing down.
I have to give it to the Spurs - these guys are one hard team to close a gap or widen a lead on! I really thought the Warriors played pretty well in the 2nd, but everytime we started on a run, there was Mason or Finley with a well timed three to slow our roll. I wasn't surprised at all when we were informed that San Antonio is the 2nd best 3 point shooting team in the league.
Randolph gushing time. Holy crap what a great game by A.R. Little sad that my double double prediction didn't pan out (by one board) but that kid was everywhere tonight. By the time he sat down at the end of the first half, he had three swats - two of them being great ones on Parker, 7 boards, 2 dimes and 6 points. Not bad at all!
Please be okay... please be okay...
Behind the buckets of Ellis and the heart of A.R. - the Warriors managed to close out the half up 2. Did not see that coming. Did not think it would last. Unfortunately I was right.
With a 2 point deficit to one of the worst teams in the league, it came as no surprise that Pop threw Duncan back on the floor to slow us down. As expected, Duncan made a difference on both ends of the floor with endless banked lay-ins that made me want to curl up into a ball and fall asleep - much like the rest of Tim Duncan's game. (Don't get me wrong, I'll take effective over flashy anyday but wow man... smile or something.)
As the third wound to a close, despite Duncan's presence, AR continued his defensive reign of terror, Morrow and Jax joined the scoring mix, and we went back to our bench down by 1. Seriously, could we do this?!
Enter the 4th. Bucket for bucket. The Warriors' young 'uns hanging with San Antonio IN San Antonio. I almost thought that the wheels were coming off when the Spurs nailed us with that 16-8 run resulting in a 6 point lead.
And then there was Morrow from the baseline.Make it a three point lead. Seriously, could we do this?!!
A one point lead with 54 seconds left? Can we actually do this?! Knocked away?!!! Kabuki races it down and lays it in?!!!! ONE POINT LEAD?! CAN WE ACTUALLY DO THIS?!!!
Screw it I'm going to say it. Seriously, the guy you choose to leave open is Mason?! What about his entire game tonight led anyone to believe that he would miss that shot? This guy was plastering down jumpers with one eye closed!! All that work! All that work for nothing! WHY WHY WHY WHY WHY?!!
Okay. Rant over. Overall the Dubs did far better than expected. Despite a loss, there was some great potential there. And right now, that's more important than a win.
Despite A.R.'s great performance out there tonight, I just can't not give this to Monta. his consistent shooting is really what kept us in this game tonight. As much as we were frustrated with Mason, the Spurs fans had to be frustrated with Monta. 27 points, 5 boards, 3 dimes and no turnovers means one very good game.
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Wright and Randolph are pretty different
Wright’s by far the better man defender right now, while Randolph’s a weak side shot blocking beast with different offensive skills. I think these guys can play together moving forward, which I was skeptical of. Then again, you package Wright with Crawford and/or Belinelli to get a legitimate starting 4 with a wide body or the PG of the future (no offense, Monta, I like most of your game, you’re just not a PG), I think you have to do it.
On TNT about AR
Kenny Smith- He’s actually having a good year considering the circumstances…
(The allways insightful) Charles Barkley- That kid need a Happy Meal…
I hate that fool
Hahahaha
That’s Barkley for you. Wait, was this game on TNT tonight?
by IQofaWarrior on Mar 24, 2009 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Charles Barkley: “I love Golden State.”
Ernie Johnson: “Charles, it’s not a city.”
Charles Barkley: “Oakland, San Francisco — whatever!”
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Mar 24, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Monta
I missed most of the game but I thought that Monta had horrible shot selection at the end of the game. First, when there was 23 seconds left and we had the ball, he shoots that contested jumper from just inside the arc without even looking to pass. Then after Kurt Thomas bricks the two free throws, he chucks up a horrible shot with a handful of seconds left instead of passing it ahead for a better look.
by babyface killah on Mar 24, 2009 9:36 PM PDT reply actions
I don't think he had enough time to pass the ball at the end with only 5 seconds left.
And another thing, Monta is not a closer, at least not yet.
So Jackson should have been the one holding that ball at the play before the Thomas foul.
Kelenna is mine...;>
by girltothemax on Mar 24, 2009 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't think he had enough time to pass the ball at the end with only 5 seconds left.
You are correct, the backboard lights came on as the ball got there.
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 24, 2009 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions
There you are!
You were missed in the Open Thread. Where were Yoy?
Be at the Open Thread at 5:37pm tomorrow. Thanks.
Romes Mac Mojous
by ROMESdavidWOOD37 on Mar 24, 2009 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought that Monta had horrible shot selection at the end of the game.
Definitely, If he was still conscious we should had Magette drive that 23 second possession and either score or get fouled , he’s about 80% in those situations.
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 24, 2009 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions
he wasnt gettin many calls all game, or making any shots
You know I spit technique to the freshest freak
Gimme a call you will see results in just a week
With the soul of a LOST HAWK
Is there a heaven for a Rap Cat, let's talk
true that
i wanted morrow or even Buki with the last shot, AFTER A TIME OUT of course
by 123707THIZZ on Mar 24, 2009 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions
he wasnt gettin many calls all game, or making any shots
All it takes is the last one. If he don’t put it in or get fouled have Rudolf right behind him to clean it up. Those two together have a better chance than Montay shooting from out by the arc. At least Montay shoulda tried to get closer :>) unless Nellie told him to miss !!
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 24, 2009 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions
monta and morrow
were both the guys u wanted taking shots all game…their shots always had the best chance of going in….so i didn’t mind ellis having it, i just wish they ran a buncha screens or pick and roll for him instead of a pure iso (nellies fault)
You know I spit technique to the freshest freak
Gimme a call you will see results in just a week
With the soul of a LOST HAWK
Is there a heaven for a Rap Cat, let's talk
that was LAZY coaching.
You know Pop woulda drew something up, but Nelli…
Timeout remaining
the last graphic i saw the W’s had 1 full and 1 :20. they used one of them, but i don’t recall them using their last.
if they had one, they should have called TO as soon as they rebounded the thomas miss and designed a play.
Monta is not a last shot guy because he has no turnaround J and no 3 point shot (i don’t care what his % is this year – he’s only shot about 15 of them).
The last shot has to go to a guy that can create a shot anywhere from the bucket to 5 ft past the 3pt line. Jackson is that only guy. Belli and Buike runners up. Morrow has no turnaround (that he’s shown yet).
btw…when there was ;23 on the clock and Monta pulled up for the 22 footer, Jackson was wide open 15 ft away from him.
Monta is not the PG of the future – but he’s a great 2.
That Mason breakdown on defense was pretty weak
I don’t know if that was a total breakdown or if the plan was to make SURE Duncan didn’t get the shot and let someone else beat you.
No time to think. We’re playing the Mavs @ Dallas tomorrow.
Not a game
Not a game, we’re talking ’bout PRACTICE
"No no Nene!"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB5DxNl4EB0
by Dubs fan in Boston on Mar 25, 2009 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions
something to work on during practice
I think that’s what Jamal said?
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 25, 2009 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Hard to be mad at the dubs for this one
Heartbreaker though it is. :(
It’s going to be a looong offseason, and though I know each loss ultimately helps us in the draft, I still root for the dubs to win every remaining game.
Yep! Those guys really tried hard out there.
I know our season is lost but I still root for us to win every game. Draft position is the only positive thing that can come out of a loss.
Quote from Marcus Thompson's game recap
“I really thought we were going to go for the last shot,” Ellis said after totaling 27 points on 12-for-26 shooting and three assists. “Then he came and set the screen so early. I was wide open when I went off the screen, but I thought we were waiting for the last shot.”
Those in the locker room said the kinks will be worked out, chalking up some of those errors to lack of experience. That’s why Tuesday’s loss was encouraging for the Warriors. They went into San Antonio, against a team desperate for a win after losing the division lead, and left without screaming uncle.
SJax out for season?
http://www.ibabuzz.com/warriors/2009/03/24/jax-going-on-the-shelf/
Woot! bring on A-Mo!!!!!
More-Row!
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More-Row!
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Romes Mac Mojous
by ROMESdavidWOOD37 on Mar 25, 2009 5:33 AM PDT up reply actions
Clap-clap!
Morrow $442,000
Kelenna $2.9M
Monta $11M
Wright $2.5M
Randolph $1.7M
Biedrins $9M
Turiaf $4.5M
That’s the core of a fantastic team: seven super-young, super-productive, super-efficient guys making $32M total.
Add one highly paid legit star (just for fun, say Deron Williams) to that mix and you’ve got a serious force to be reckoned with in the West.
Add three highly paid highly flawed non-stars — specifically, MaggsCrawJack at $24M total — and you’ve got a mess. We must find a way to jettison some or all of this three-headed beast.
Either that, or get lucky and add Rubio…
Thing 1
by Sleepy Freud on Mar 25, 2009 8:35 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
unfortunately
..by the time we are likely to be rid of some of those huge contracts, two or three of those above deals won’t be such deals any longer.
Once in a while you get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right.
Possibly...
Kinda depends on when we can do the jettisoning. All seven of those guys except Morrow are locked into their current salaries (give or take) for at least two seasons after this one. Morrow we have for one more year at the absurdly low-low pricetag of $736,000, though we should be probably be pro-active and start thinking about locking him up soon to a longer term, Kelenna-level deal.
Basically if Crawford opts out (unlikely, but fingers crossed), and we can find a taker for Maggs (even more unlikely), we’re in pretty good shape. I can live with Jack as a slightly overpaid player-coach team-leader type (not that I really have a choice…)
Overall, I think it’s fair to say Mullin, for all his missteps, will have left the incoming GM with a better situation, in terms of salary and talent, than the one he inherited. He may not have been Clinton, but at least he hasn’t been Bush…
Thing 1
by Sleepy Freud on Mar 25, 2009 9:35 AM PDT up reply actions
We can trade crawford more likely than maggs
I think morrow doesn’t deserve kelenna-level money just yet, but I can easily see other teams try to get him (orlando always needs 3 pt shooters). Btw, calling 700k low is sad.
I’d say morrow can become a 2-3 mill person if he ups his defense – he’ll never have the strength and finishing moves buike has
I’d say morrow can become a 2-3 mill person if he ups his defense – he’ll never have the strength and finishing moves buike has
I’d have to see them side by side but I think Morrow is bigger than Kellena so I’m pretty confident he’ll develop some strength moves. He seems to have an natural basketball instinct to be at the right place or make the right choice. I’d sign him for 5 years at 2 mil per right now as an investment.
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 25, 2009 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions
and he does play D better then most of the other Dubs
There's a party in my mind.
And I wish that I was there.
morrow and buike listed as 6'5, buike has 10 more pounds
5 years is a bit much – 3 years and a 4th team option perhaps
thanks for that link by the way Badly B
Romes Mac Mojous
by ROMESdavidWOOD37 on Mar 25, 2009 5:34 AM PDT up reply actions
just wanna take a sec
and appreciate the opening of this recap. propz!
Nice game for Monta
..and even though he can’t guard Parker, when you have some of the swatting length in the front court that the W’s have now, it doesn’t quite matter as much.
Once in a while you get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right.
monta needs to learn to run through screens
He kept up with parker decently as the game progressed, but got stuck in screens often.
Nice having a lot of healthy bodies for once
2 long active bodies in wright and randolph
Turiaf consistently tough inside
Monta healthy again, hitting open shots because defense is afraid of drives
Morrow and Kurz playing their roles properly
Magette actually played solid defense
Buike is becoming clutch in the 4th
Past couple of games, buike has become clutch in the 4th, hitting jumpers and 3pts. I rather have him than maggs in the 4th.
When will we learn?
That Monta is not good in the clutch, he simply can’t close games well enough. He could’ve had another 2 steps before he launched the last shot.
Oh well. Helps us in the lottery a bit.
Brandon Jennings or Ty Lawson. 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.
he is our fastest player
I think he shot too early as well.
very good game. well, mostly.
i mean you see the good and the bad (even the ugly visits frequently) just about every game.
yeah, i expected this to be a pretty bad blowout and i was honestly fearful to even watch. beyond the stats i liked:
monta – ever since he took that two weeks off to “rest-his-ankle-that-didn’t-really-have-a -problem-while-he-packed-hella-bags-to-go-home-and-see-mama” he has been back to form. oh man i missed this dude. the jumper has been falling once again. he’s been crossing dudes up when coming out of the pick and going to the rack, a new move for him. the general explosiveness. but i think the most telling feature is his confidence. this dude is moving around on the floor like “gimme the ball i’m gonna score”. actually, it looks more like swagger.
randolph/wright/turiaf – the three block-a-teers? good grief swat-it down? i’ve commented before that the timing of randoph’s emergence with wrights most recent injury has created minutes controversy. i still say it’s better to compliment the two than to compare them, but i wouldn’t be surprised if only one of them is here next year. that said, the 3headed block beast shot 13for25, got 19 boards (10 offensive?!), but only got 5 blocks tonight. a noteworthy collective effort.
buike/morrow – that snooty skank kelly dwyer must’ve said
“I like Kelenna, but he doesn’t rebound, he’s an OK defender, and he doesn’t do a whole lot besides the occasional score.”
what da fork? kelenna has madd leaps and for someone who has been a “4 dressed in 3 clothing” he’s done very well on the boards. he’s a strong defender and i’ve seen him block some big time shots. doesn’t do a whole lot besides the occasional score but he’s 2nd in the league in 3%? 2nd only to morrow.
kelly, you are officially on notice…
together they shot 8for14, 3for5 on 3s, only 4 boards and 5 assists but no fouls. i think bob fitzgerald said one time that when morrow’s feet are set and he has time (the two seconds he might need) he’s more like %70 behind the line. i think he’s right, the 3 point line is like a layup to this kid. give him the rock.
and a little of what you don’t like to see:
maggette/jackson corey is still in a shooting slump. give it another game or two and he’ll be back in the swing of it. but after shooting 2for18 over two games you just kinda get the shivers when his number is called off the bench (bbrrrrr). the sorta-sorry-stephen (offensively speaking) showed up with 5 turnovers – how generous.
watson/kurz/davidson(rip) nothing much to report here except these guys weren’t responsible for winning or losing the game. how sad is that to see another warrior injury? jamareo gets a stress fracture in the foot and his dozen games for this season are a wrap. rip in this case means “Rehabilitation from Injury Program”.
another wonderful effort and while disappointed with the loss i know the same execution would win many other games.
what i really, really, really did not like was that the spurs basicly were not called for a foul in the last 8 minutes of the game. how retarded is that? i saw parker literally landing on top of monta. i saw a.r. get smacked 2 or 3 times on the put back. monta should’ve had at least one foul one of those times he blew by duncan to the rack. nothing. nada. it’s too much like the phantom call that ginobili got a couple months back in that weak overtime spurs’ win at oracle. the championship vets get all sorts of imaginary calls while the team with the 2nd highest free throw attempts in the league get no calls. wonders never cease and there is at least one or two points toward a nice win. thanks refs.
and my heart is immensely heavy with the situation surrounding jamal. this must be what big money does to the game. i’m not expecting to see crawford back next year and i guess we’ll be lucky if we see him play again in a warrior uniform. maybe i need to dig more into this one but on the surface it sure don’t look good. at least he got a 50 point game and a bunch of 4 point plays out of it.
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