OPEN THREAD: Warriors vs Spurs - Battle of the Crutches
by Hash on Apr 13, 2009 12:24 PM PDT
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PrintTraffic Advisory: Going to the game? Leave early. The A's are taking on the Red Sox next door to the Oracle. First pitch at 7:05 PM.
Hot off the heels of a thrilling D-League inspired victory in Utah, the Warriors look to take on the Spurs in the Oracle tonight for another chance to do (apparently) what they do best.
Scare the hell out of the other team.
This isn't to say that the Warriors always pull out a W; certainly we have plenty of sample data from this season to show that we're hardly ever in control of our destiny on a game by game basis. As of late, however, the Warriors have been doing an excellent job as loose cannons, knocking better teams around as they vy for better seeding in the fast approaching postseason.
Utah knows what I'm talking about, don't they? Damn right.
Hobbling Dubs versus Hobbling Spurs? This should be fun to watch...
Warriors (W-L): 29-51
Spurs (W-L): 52-28 (tied with Houston AND Portland)
Tip-Off: 7:30 PST
TV: CSN, CSN HD
Radio: KNBR
As the Spurs have been working hard to stay ahead of Houston in the Western Conference standings, they've been forced to work within a delicate balance of chalking up wins and resting Tim Duncan.
With Manu riding pine for the rest of the year, Duncan's sore knees are a liability that they can not afford right now, especially as they find themselves neck and neck with Houston and Portland with only 2 games (including this one) left in their season. If the Spurs lose out - they can potentially end up in 5th - losing them home court advantage in the playoffs.
Enter the Warriors.
I need say no more about tonight than, "We are more than capable of beating this team." Look no further than our recent performances against the Hornets and the Jazz for the reasoning behind this. The Spurs know this too. My bet is we'll be seeing Duncan on the court tonight despite his need for rest. They can't afford another overtime battle like we gave them last time in Oakland.
Two games left! LET THE SPOILING CONTINUE!
Predictions:
- Kurz does NOT score 21 points.
- CJ scores over 20.
- Roger Mason starts nailing threes from half-court.
- Spurs have too much to lose here. Spurs by 8.
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Puts up 27 Points on 40% Shooting. He grabs 13 boards and will lead the SWAT agents with 4 blocks.
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.
Love the optimism.
But here is my prediction:
112-110. Warriors trail by 2 in OT.
2.1 seconds left.
Inbound pass to Morrow at 23.537 feet.
Bob Fitzgerald: "Morrow for the win…..
[dramatic pause]
heee gaughtt ittt!"
I could be wrong about 2.1 seconds.
Maybe it will be 3.7 seconds left.
Go Warriors still.
Romes Mac Mojous
by ROMESdavidWOOD37 on Apr 13, 2009 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Tonight's also a special game for me because
I’m cheering for the Rockets in the playoffs. The Rockets are tied right now with the Spurs, but the Spurs have the breaker. Hopefully, we can hook Houston up with a win over the Spurs, and they can take care of business vs the Hornets.
Although I always enjoy a Queens loss (unless we need them to win), I will admit that last night’s Spurs win was a tainted win. Finley’s 3-pointer shouldn’t have counted. That should have been a 24-second shot clock violation.
"LET THE SPOILING CONTINUE!"
I was going to post our current lottery position. But after that unexpected upset of the Jazz, I thought, SCREW IT! Let’s go for the kill on these last two games.
The Spurs played the Kings last night without Tim Duncan and barely won with a last second 3 pt, which was controversial because the replay showed that the shot was launched clearly after the shot clock buzzer went off, so the Spurs got a freebie last night. Tim Duncan is expected to play tonight.
Eva Longoria Sighting?
With Mr. Longoria-Parker playing PG for the Spurs, will the Mrs. swing by to watch courtside? Randolph will bring his A game if that’s true but I’d heard Kurz only barks up on Nicolette’s tree though.
Double-double for the teenage pterodactyl, 3 blocks with 2 on T-LP9 and will make Duncan cuss a few times his way.
Morrow will one-up Junior Mason on 3’s, Warriors squeak by but fans won’t because of heavy traffic after the A’s finished at the same time.
Mo'ped Money, Mo'ped Problems
She has a very nice face
but not much else…
you need a new system
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 Apr 13, 2009 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions
you need a testosterone test
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 Apr 13, 2009 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Really!?!?!?
I didn’t know your significant other is a famous bombshell, makes millions of dollars and enjoy sports so of course Eva is overrated compared to your lady, I sincerely apologize.
Mo'ped Money, Mo'ped Problems
by Scooter Ellis on Apr 13, 2009 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions
are you stupid?
i’m solely talking about her looks that so many guys like you and skeptic (i’m assuming) go gaga over. what do material possessions have to do with looks?
she’s attractive, but sorry not OMG drop dead gorgeous or bombshell as you described. i’d rate her a 7 at best.
7 is high dear.
who would be a 10? Beyonce minus her voice? Excuse me, but her voice is a tad bit masculine for me…
maybe a 3 or 4
5 at best. i remember seeing a picture a while back.
and i’m in no way promoting looks over personality or sense of humor. just thought i’d throw that out there before i come off as a shallow person.
just saying IMO that eva doesn’t look as great to me compared to other people who place her on a pedestal like she’s some kind of goddess.
i wonder what she looks like without makeup
I volunteer to lick it off her to see.
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 Apr 13, 2009 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Morrow will get a big game
I wonder who guards mason tonight?
Also, will we see more AR at 3, turiaf at 5 and beans at 5 action (or kurz at 4)? Nice rebounding/blocking unit.
But to win it – keep our fouls down!
Sup Hash!
Great opening for the thread.
I loved this part the best:
Kurz does NOT score 21 points.
Pwah!
I bet R Diz was like:
Oh haaaiL no.
and then you were like. “Well I meant he is going to score 20.”
Romes Mac Mojous
by ROMESdavidWOOD37 on Apr 13, 2009 1:06 PM PDT reply actions
What the
Kurz wlil not score 21? Then how many WILL he score? 25?
The last game (even though I didn’t watch it and only SORTA read the recaps) shows the man’s greatness!
We still believe!!
You have GOT to find a copy of that last game
Your boy looked GREAT in that game.
by IQofaWarrior on Apr 13, 2009 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
lolll
Rob Kurz is hard as hell.
Ask anyone else and they’ll tell you as well.
Romes Mac Mojous
by ROMESdavidWOOD37 on Apr 13, 2009 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I think for the very first time this season, im not sacrificing goats to the gods to please not let Kurz play
i so badly want to see morrow punk Mason and show peoples he shoulda been in the contest, not Roger!
if morrow continues his 3pt shooting next season
He better get invited. People have become more aware of him and are listing him in best rookies lists
Word.
Morrow is a beast.
“Orange you glad” Nellie finally called Morrow’s name for more PT?
Romes Mac Mojous
by ROMESdavidWOOD37 on Apr 13, 2009 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Aww I miss Kenan and Kel ):
When Nickelodeon had GOOD SHOWS. And none of this True Jackson VP crap.
Azubuike? More like Azucutie!
by goldenstatelove on Apr 13, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I spent some time last night hunting through various Jazz and NBA forums about the upset
and there were a few posts saying things like “Rob Kurz? How did we lose to Rob freaking Kurz”??? I would LOVE to add the Spurs to the list.
“Both the Jazz and the Spurs, two playoff teams in the tough Western Conference, lost important meaningful games that affect their standings, to Rob Kurz.” Hahahahaha!
by IQofaWarrior on Apr 13, 2009 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
lmfaooo
Rob Kurz is hard!
Romes Mac Mojous
by ROMESdavidWOOD37 on Apr 13, 2009 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions
i was reading some things too hahahaha
“That Rob Kurz is pretty good” “wouldnt mind havin him on our team” hah, one more game like the Jazz game and people from everywhere will be talking about how they were always a fan of his since college
Just read the traffic advisory
Go Warriors and Go Red Sox. Although I’m more of a Giants fan, I’m waiting for the day to come when the Giants play the Red Sox in the World Series. No Dodgers, no A’s, and none of those Damn Yankees for me.
Whoa dude.
You’re a Red Sox fan? And rooting for them against the A’s?
The Red Sox, Giants, and Warriors? And Celtics, inasmuch as you root hard for them against the Lakers? That’s pretty much my sports rooting interest in a nutshell.
If you weren’t a Niner and Stanford fan, and you were nicer to OM and S23, I would totally be your BFF.
As it stands … let’s continue flaming each other, shall we? ;-)
Thing 1
by Sleepy Freud on Apr 13, 2009 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm guessing...
He doesn’t like the Cowboys as much as you do. I still have a hard time believing you when you say you’re a Cowboys fan… yuck. ; )
Thing 2
I'm **recovering.**
Actually, I’m pretty much off the NFL altogether, except as a Patriots gravy train rider. But back in the early 90s Cowboys/Niners rivalry heyday, I did root for the ’Boys against the Niners with a passion. I had a little posse of SF/Berkeley/Emeryville Niner haters.
Sports allegiances outside where you grew up are always pretty weird and random, no? As a Boston kid, I think I started liking the Cowboys because (a) The Pats were always terrible; (b) the logo on the helmet was cool; and (b) they struck me as cool and “slick” and urbane, while the Steelers (their rivals at that time) seemed annoyingly white, blue-collar, and “gritty.” The Niners’ antipathy came much later, as a natural outgrowth of my Cowboys affection.
Anyway, I hope this doesn’t mean the end of our “special” friendship, Thing 2! What will we tell the children???
Thing 1
by Sleepy Freud on Apr 13, 2009 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Haha
As long as you are “recovering” I guess it won’t be an issue. I’m pretty much off the NFL too, so i guess this is just another thing we have in common despite rooting furiously for different sides of the best rivalry in the NFL in the early 90’s.
I’ve noticed that the more closely I follow the Warriors/NBA the less attention I pay to other sports. I used to be a much bigger sports fan overall, but I’m quickly becoming a specialist.
Thing 2
I still have a hard time believing you when you say you’re a Cowboys fan…
it’s the cheerleaders homie, they were a thing in the old days, every straight man loved the cowboys. capiche?
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 Apr 13, 2009 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I believe Bob said on Saturday's game
that Marco might be back today. If so, that gives us 8 players to work with. No longer the Magnificent Seven, but it would be good to see Marco get some work in these last two games.
+1
Here come the ROCKY! -ROCKY! chants tonight.
Its 0N!
Romes Mac Mojous
by ROMESdavidWOOD37 on Apr 13, 2009 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Look out for Roger Mason Jr. tonight. He plays very well against the run and gun.
Also, watch Pop at timeouts to see if he is trying to read Nelson (as he has in other games).
This will be a good game as long as the refs don’t decide to pull a heist.
I think they learned their lesson at the Jazz game. I mean, the Refs did EVERYTHING they could to get the Jazz back in it.
I’m still laughing from the Phantom T on Morrow where the ref didn’t even know which player to make the call on.
I’m not laughing about Harpring’s dirty play.
what happens when the refs review the game and realize they're at fault?
do they make apologies and then let it be? (I forgot who it was…either Jim or Bob saying that the OT game with the Spurs, Gino’s foul [where he stuck out his leg] was called incorrectly, they apologized….)
Kurz
could be earning a roster spot for next season if he has a couple more good games. I hope he does, I’m starting to like what he brings.
LETS - GO - WARRIORS!
[ * clap, clap…clap,clap,clap * ]
!!!
Hope the Roaracle wakes up tonight for the last game of the season.
Romes Mac Mojous
by ROMESdavidWOOD37 on Apr 13, 2009 3:56 PM PDT reply actions
It was kinda dead last year vs the Sonics to close it out
Not even a thank you Warriors chant at the end of the game. Hopefully, tonight will not repeat history.
At this moment
Blazers, Rockets, Spurs, all TIED at 52-28. According to ESPN, based on tiebreakers right now
3 – Spurs
4 – Rockets
5 – Blazers
by IQofaWarrior on Apr 13, 2009 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Blazers own the tiebreaker vs the Spurs
But the Spurs own the tiebreaker vs the Rockets. If the Spurs win the division they get a extra game credit against the Blazers. Long story short, go Warriors.
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by Sabonis4Ever on Apr 13, 2009 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I was going to ask if the Blazers own the tiebreaker over the Spurs
why are the Blazers at #5. Then I checked the division and saw that the Blazers are behind the Nuggets in their division by 1 game.
by IQofaWarrior on Apr 13, 2009 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions
If the Kings beat the Nuggets tonight and the Blazers beat the Thunder
Then the last game of the season (in the Rose Garden, Blazers vs Nuggets) would be for the division title. HOW COOL WOULD THAT BE? Go Kings and Warriors.
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by Sabonis4Ever on Apr 13, 2009 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Sorry man
I gotta go for Durant and the Thunder tonight. As a Durant fan, I like hearing Portland made the wrong draft choice. I do think it’s still too early to call Odon a bust though. He doesn’t need to be like Dwight Howard. Offensively, anyway.
Schadenfreude
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by Sabonis4Ever on Apr 13, 2009 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I wouldn't hold my breath on Kings @ Nuggets
Kings played last night at home, too. There’s a tiny chance that the Kings might get fired up about that blown shotclock violation call that gave the Spurs the win, but I doubt it.
by IQofaWarrior on Apr 13, 2009 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm watching the Cavs vs Pacers
And it’s making me really miss the old FSN music instead of Comcast Sports.
Anyone know the final score of the giants game?
i made it to the 5th until i started wondering if i hated myself enough to keep watching
I wonder what's with the signing of Edgar Renteria
I don’t watch a lot of baseball, but I do cheer for the Giants and Red Sox. I remember the Giants said we were looking to go younger. Renteria ain’t goin younger.
Shells!
Unless you can post roughly 580 “LGW!”s before I make two more posts, I’m afraid I’m going to beat you to lucky 5,000.
But I’m pretty sure you’ll beat me 5,100… ;-)
Thing 1
by Sleepy Freud on Apr 13, 2009 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions
As a lady, I'll be kind enough to let you pass me.
Besides, that’s a milestone for a GSOM member. I’ll be there one day (maybe Wednesday?)
i didn't! what could beat watching close-up of the Warrior boys on TV?
even courtside doesn’t allow that!
at least people around you don't talk badly the Warriors
I’m thinking of disowning them. I mean, how can you not know what Kelenna Azubuike look like…but only heard of his name?
That’s so illegal.
lol.
at least you have honest friends.
sometimes when i’m watching dubs games with my friends i feel like they’re faking their enthusiasm just so i don’t feel bad. but i love em anyway.
Get a "Mullin" chant going tonight.
Maybe a “Fire Rowell” chant too.
“Refs You Suck” when were playing the Spurs?
Come on that is like shooting fish in a barrel.
well if SA is willing to take that risk at a chance to move up in the standings
than i guess to SA it’s worth the risk. shrug
oh i want to win don't get me wrong
and i hope TD doesn’t kill us, but it makes sense as to what SA is doing.
well, i was referring to the cable company
i was watching that Got Game video, and the video blinks out for moment. They’ve been doing that a lot lately
by IQofaWarrior on Apr 13, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions
oh oops. gotcha.
i just hate how theyve inserted their own in-house commentators, especially the ones who now work alongside poor steinmetz. almost seems like theyre phasing him out. i especially hate those “authentic bay area sports” commercials. ive been here for 27 years and they just got here calling themselves “authentic.”
sorry for ranting. Go Warriors!
"Dont come closer. I have rabies."
THIS IS FOR ZORGON:
WOW man, best game in a long time for Mr, Foyle today! 10 pts and 9 rebs for the Magic! Happy for you Zorgon!
And LGW today!!
F**K REFS
Did he say he expects them to win 30 games next year or 30 more games….?
by Badly Browned on Apr 13, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
he said he expects 31 32 games (i rewinded to hear it again)
that’s it… lol… but i think he meant more… because he did say he expects us to make the playoffs
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by GarciaWarriors8 on Apr 13, 2009 7:37 PM PDT reply actions
Starters
buike, randolph, turiaf, morrow, cj
LGW
Go Randolph!
C.J Watson- The human toilet? VonteegoCummings
by Anthony Randolph needs a beard on Apr 13, 2009 7:40 PM PDT reply actions
as the ladies say azucutie
C.J Watson- The human toilet? VonteegoCummings
by Anthony Randolph needs a beard on Apr 13, 2009 7:40 PM PDT reply actions
he used up
his good game of the month. just like jc.
back to the same old cj.
Cj's not getting his set shots...
THAT WAS A HORRIBLE FOUL CALL on the fast break wtf?
Hey Shells!
I’m here….
Did Kelenna really gave the speech to the fans? Aaaahhh, I missed ittt!
Kelenna is mine...;>
not really a speech
a quick thank you to the fans and that we’re the best
by IQofaWarrior on Apr 13, 2009 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I heard DBruce say
if morrow and buike keep their #1 and #2 spots in the 3 pt chart, that would be the first time since the invention of the 3 pt line that teammates have gotten the top two spots.
haha
if ronny was an insurance person, he’d be a great person
It's POD time!
Here’s the great Kelenna giving you GSoM fans the high five.
(Pretend it’s a high five gesture…)
Kelenna is mine...;>
i give up
some people have no respect for the open thread
by IQofaWarrior on Apr 13, 2009 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
sorry....
that’s the last one!
Kelenna is mine...;>
by girltothemax on Apr 13, 2009 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
even though duncan made that
that was good defense by the warriors to be there to stop the easy put in
no of course not, verbally
he does it with his EYES
by IQofaWarrior on Apr 13, 2009 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Duncan is soo stiff
I bet you he won’t be invited to dance in Dancing with the Stars show
Kelenna is mine...;>
Cant wait
To see Randolph in 2 or 3 years.
C.J Watson- The human toilet? VonteegoCummings
by Anthony Randolph needs a beard on Apr 13, 2009 8:10 PM PDT reply actions
it's not travel, if no one saw it
Kelenna is mine...;>
by girltothemax on Apr 13, 2009 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
travelling is for travelers
yeah yea
Kelenna is mine...;>
by girltothemax on Apr 13, 2009 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I saw Nellie doing some hand signals to the players so Im guessing he is
by Badly Browned on Apr 13, 2009 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
who's the other guy?
Kelenna is mine...;>
by girltothemax on Apr 13, 2009 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
that was GREAT defense
duncan, stop complaining about that foul
He never thinks he commits a foul.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 13, 2009 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions
What’s the name of the girl that you have a picture of?
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by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 13, 2009 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions
don't you wish it was Jaymie?
Kelenna is mine...;>
by girltothemax on Apr 13, 2009 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Jaymee Sire? Sure.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 13, 2009 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ll go with a solid eight, Shells.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 13, 2009 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions
better than eva!
kristin >>>>>>>>> eva
by jchao204 on Apr 13, 2009 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Well, damn, she’s gorgeous.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 13, 2009 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions
you should just put that chicks name in your self description somewhere
by IQofaWarrior on Apr 13, 2009 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah put in
This is Kristin Kreuk, now zip it.
Kelenna is mine...;>
by girltothemax on Apr 13, 2009 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions
lol don't put my name on there!
Kelenna is mine...;>
by girltothemax on Apr 13, 2009 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions
plagiarism to the max
for sure.
Kelenna is mine...;>
by girltothemax on Apr 13, 2009 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions
so much effort, so little result
the warriors will have to play perfectly to beat the spurs
I know that Bob Fitzgerald is pumped for some Sharks playoff hockey.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 13, 2009 8:26 PM PDT reply actions