Game Thread #43: Golden State Warriors at Sacramento Kings -- Rookie Watch: Stephen Curry vs Tyreke Evans
by Feltbot on Jan 26, 2010 12:05 PM PST
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I feel like some Curry.
The Warriors meet the Kings at Arco tonight, without Monta Ellis. Ellis is resting his throbbing, surgically-repaired left ankle -- I mean, his sprained right ankle -- for another day before returning tomorrow against the Hornets at home. But if there's a good time to play the Kings without your team leader and half of the rest of your roster, this might be it. Kevin Martin recently returned to Sacramento's lineup, and the Kings have struggled mightily to reintegrate him. After a nice start to the season led by stand-out rookie Tyreke Evans, the Kings have lost 11 of 12 games in January, including 6 straight since Martin's return. Rumblings are starting to be heard in the Sacramento press about chemistry issues in the Kings's backcourt. Can Evans and Martin coexist in the same backcourt? We'll all have an expert opinion after tonight.
Jump for matchup madness!
Kid Curry against Tyreke Evans! This is what everyone will be watching in this battle of cellar-dwellers. In the last game, Nelson's game plan was to double-team Tyreke Evans as soon as he touched the ball, leaving a non-shooter wide open. That non-shooter was Ime Udoka, who of course responded with 19 points on 70% shooting. The game plan seemed to work in the end, though, as Evans was forced into 6 turnovers, many in the fourth quarter, and the Warriors staged a comeback win. With Kevin Martin taking Udoka's place in the lineup, it will be interesting to see if Nellie employs the same strategy. Martin is a great shooter, but he has not looked like the same player since returning. He was 1-7 in each of the Kings' last two games.
If CJ Watson gets the starting nod, as is rumored, Nellie will probably be forced to double-team Evans. Neither Curry nor Watson is likely to be able to contain him. But Nellie may let Carter Martin try to play him straight up.
The Warriors' other big challenge in this game will be keeping the Kings' big front line of Spencer Hawes and Jason Thompson from hurting them inside. Fortunately, the Warriors themselves are as big as they have been in recent memory. Both Biedrins and Turiaf will play, as will D-league surprise Anthony Tolliver. (A 240 lb. power forward? Let me take a moment to fan myself.) One game after playing well against Amare Stoudemire, I'm looking forward to watching how Tolliver fares against Randolph-killer Jason Thompson.
The Kings are -6.5 home favorites in this game. I have been throwing my hands up in bewilderment at the Warriors' lines recently. I'm just reluctant to guess with the lineup in such flux, and so few warm bodies available. If, however, you had been willing to bet on this courageous Warriors team showing up to compete every night, and Coach Don Nelson getting them into a sound game plan, you would have done very well in the last few weeks. The Warriors are 12-3 in their last 15 games against the spread.
Predictions:
- Thompson over Tolliver. By a hangnail.
- Curry over Evans. Cartier Martin is the difference as Evans goes haywire trying to beat Nellie's double-teams.
- Kevin Martin breaks out for 20+.
- The "other" rookie, Omri Casspi, hits 5 three-pointers, as Maggette leaves him to give help on Evans.
- CJ Watson gets a layup blocked.
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Look at that!!
Pietrus….. in low top shoes….
Pffftttt…..
Get some high tops man! :-)
Jan 16 2010 - Onlxn quote on Stephen Curry - "one of the worst playmakers in basketball"
by BritWarriorGSW on Jan 26, 2010 12:43 PM PST reply actions
bah....
:-)
Jan 16 2010 - Onlxn quote on Stephen Curry - "one of the worst playmakers in basketball"
by BritWarriorGSW on Jan 26, 2010 1:16 PM PST up reply actions
MP
Doesn’t MP look so much bigger than when he was a Warrior? It’s only been 1.5 yrs, and maybe it’s the Mini-Fro distracting me, but where was this muscle a few years ago? Between him becoming Steve Nash at the FT line in clutch situations now and him looking like a workout wonder on defense, MP’s career as a Warrior becomes even more frustrating, if that’s possible…
thats what happens when you train in the gym with....
Jan 16 2010 - Onlxn quote on Stephen Curry - "one of the worst playmakers in basketball"
by BritWarriorGSW on Jan 26, 2010 1:19 PM PST up reply actions
I’ve got a bad feeling about this one. The Evans/Martin combo is bound to win a game at some point, and tonight, when one or both will be defended by a short, short-wingspan player, could easily be the one. Martin’s long as hell, and will have no problem shooting over either Curry or CJ.
Certainly not an insurmountable game… a big night by Maggette or Curry could be enough. But the matchups don’t tilt our way here.
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Good points.
But when Game 0N hits at 7:00.37 tipoff, I think your minimal doubts of slight apprehensions can be put aside.
I feel like “our Martin” Cartier will step up at some point of this game.
Go Warriors or something.
Romes Mac Mojous
by ROMESdavidWOOD37 on Jan 26, 2010 2:39 PM PST up reply actions
VladRad to play tonight vs the Kings
via Jaymee Sire’s Twitter @JaymeeSireCSN
WARRIORS BASKETBALL!!! Patiently waiting for a title...I may be waiting for a long time...
Predicted starting lineup:
PG: Curry
SG: Martin
SF: VladRad
PF: Tolliver
C: Andris
can we be big for once!?
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
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we'd have no backup pf though
curry/martin/maggs/vlad/beans more likely with cj backing up the guard spot and tolliver backing up 4 and turiaf/hunter the 5.
d-league for the win
o woops i forgot about maggs
ya it’ll prob be maggs instead of vlad…with vlad off the bench
Curry
Martin
Maggs
Tolliver
Andris
You know I spit technique to the freshest freak
Gimme a call you will see results in just a week
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Kevin Martin
Will most likely get off the slump he has been in the last few games.
I’d like to see C. Martin guarding Evans straight up. I think Tolliver should be able to hold his own against Thompson.
Second game without Monta, I want to see some good ball movement throughout the game, not just the first half.
This is Kristin Kreuk, now zip it. - GTTM
I’d like to see C. Martin guarding Evans straight up.
Same here. I think he would be the best defender against him and I would like to see how he responds\ reacts to it.
If Buike was healthy, that would have been a matchup I would really be interested in seeing.
Romes Mac Mojous
by ROMESdavidWOOD37 on Jan 26, 2010 2:43 PM PST up reply actions
ull get ur wish
JaymeeSireCSN
Steph Curry says he’ll start on Kevin Martin tonight while Cartier Martin will guard Tyreke Evans.
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Man
Feltbot doing a preview/recap on GSOM is like having your birthday on Christmas. No fair!
Predictions
-Curry with a pts/ast double double
-Andris with a pts/rbd double double
-Maggette with a made fg/made ft double double
-a CJ three pointer FTW
Game Predictions
- The Sacramento Kings defeat our Golden State Warriors, 110-108.
- Corey Maggette leads the way with 29 points on 56 percent shooting.
- Stephen Curry has more steals and assists than Tyreke Evans.
- Kevin Martin lights it up from everywhere.
- We have less Kings fans in the game thread tonight than the last time.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jan 26, 2010 3:16 PM PST reply actions
Prediction:
Kevin Martin and Andris battle it out for strangest looking free throw on the West coast.
Andris barely takes the win as he goes 4 for 7 from the line which is like 100% to Warriors fans
LGW
Hopefully Curry can get his first double double(points and assits) of the season tonight with Monta out 1 more game
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Curry
I think he’ll go the full 48 minutes tonight, so it’s definitely possible.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jan 26, 2010 4:27 PM PST up reply actions
I have to agree
We’ll need him down the stretch if a close game going into the 4th.
He’ll see some rest but not much.
by Richboievans on Jan 26, 2010 6:48 PM PST up reply actions
I saw that too
Heh.
You have been DFiBrillated.
by Dubs fan in Boston on Jan 26, 2010 4:53 PM PST up reply actions
Oh man...
I call a blowout tonight.
by Cpt. Jack in the Box on Jan 26, 2010 6:41 PM PST reply actions
who's blowing out who?
I'm drenched in P.I.N.K...you?
by warriorsnation on Jan 26, 2010 6:47 PM PST up reply actions
K just checking
=D
I'm drenched in P.I.N.K...you?
by warriorsnation on Jan 26, 2010 7:01 PM PST up reply actions
gswscribe
Vlad Rad returns to lineup. He said he will retire if Anthony Morrow isn’t picked for 3-point shootout. “I’ll retire. Some day.”
Sounds like Cartier to start alongside Curry and CJ will come off bench. But Curry will defend Kevin Martin, and Cartier on Tyreke, I’m told
LGW!
I’ve been craving a Warriors game all day today.
I'm craving some Buike burgers.
by Cpt. Jack in the Box on Jan 26, 2010 6:57 PM PST up reply actions
BlackBoiPachino, couple hours ago
In sac town just got done rehabing and about to ice down
Bout to shoot before the game, the knee is gettin back strong I’m progressing fast than i thought.
If Tyreke
offers to drive curry anywhere in an SUV, but especially to go meet a guy I say he declines.
WTF
That was random as hell haha
and thats kinda sketch too.
“go meet a guy”
people get killed that way
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by warriorsnation on Jan 26, 2010 7:03 PM PST up reply actions
getting radman back, we got a lot of big guys now
still short in the guards spots
go HERE find only ENG text
do as written = watch
WTF FTW!
by Lat We N Trash on Jan 26, 2010 7:05 PM PST up reply actions
I like our starting lineup.
This should be good.
LGW!
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by ROMESdavidWOOD37 on Jan 26, 2010 7:10 PM PST reply actions
Good
His physicality + our fragile players = Disaster
by Richboievans on Jan 26, 2010 7:11 PM PST up reply actions
Disaster Zone
Here comes the ugly.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jan 26, 2010 7:12 PM PST up reply actions
he changed his footwork but thats not the problem
he doesnt move his arms….it just sits up there and hovers above his head, no arc
Rookie: "Why did you bench me?"
Nellie: "You're a rookie"
I'm not well versed on this but
What’s so hard about putting just a little bit more arc on the shot?
It's a problem of his shooting stroke
He’d have to fix it to put arc on it.
by Reverend_Randy on Jan 26, 2010 7:15 PM PST up reply actions
Cartier loves to make noises
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Looks like only 60% of capacity
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wow, i didn't see a maggette travel
replay please
The wagon has subsided
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there's tolliver waiting to come in
i’ll guess it’s for radman
Moses on the floor quickly
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tolliver must be doing even better than radman
making the case for a permanent contract
hahahaha
well, i want radman to do well, but in the end, he really should be a bench helper
by IQofaWarrior on Jan 26, 2010 7:23 PM PST up reply actions
Nocioni
He’s in. I expect a bloody nose for somebody.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jan 26, 2010 7:22 PM PST reply actions
Neither team can shoot
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Thompson
He was frustrated there.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jan 26, 2010 7:24 PM PST reply actions
What?
You didn’t see his body language after he started walking over to the other side of the court?
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jan 26, 2010 7:44 PM PST up reply actions
Rebounding fail LOL
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If AR was there he might have
Guy puts himself in danger too much lol
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arrghgh, i'm going to pull my ears out
another fitz “living room” call
Evans has been given four free throws
That should have been taken out of bounds. Continuation when it shouldn’t have been. He’s also got a layup on what should have been an offensive foul.
5:42 SAC – Full timeout (Timeout #1)
5:42 GS – Team rebound
5:43 SAC – D. Greene misses a layup
5:43 SAC – D. Greene offensive rebound
5:45 SAC – J. Thompson misses a layup
5:46 SAC – J. Thompson offensive rebound
5:47 SAC – J. Thompson misses a 5-foot jumper in the lane
by IQofaWarrior on Jan 26, 2010 7:27 PM PST up reply actions
wow, jaymee travelled to sac
she never shows up for the road games
It's only a 2 hour drive lol
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This is our hustle squad
Toliver, Martin, Turiaf
by Reverend_Randy on Jan 26, 2010 7:28 PM PST up reply actions
Tolliver looks like a shark
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I hope we keep Tolliver next year.
He’s a reeeeeeal good asset to the team.
Ex Tar-Heel
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How are we only losing by 1
It seems like we’re sucking a big one. But I guess the kings are too.
by GoldenStateGuerrero on Jan 26, 2010 7:32 PM PST reply actions
they're missing shots too
plus we are playing some defense
by IQofaWarrior on Jan 26, 2010 7:32 PM PST up reply actions
I also started the game late.
I thought it would be at 7:30
by GoldenStateGuerrero on Jan 26, 2010 7:33 PM PST up reply actions
LMAO no one can shoot
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LOL
Sarcasm meter is beeping haha
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It's hard not to love him since he's the chosen one!
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I heard Big Baby don't wanna be called Big Baby no more
Big Baby going to be very mad at you.
by GoldenStateGuerrero on Jan 26, 2010 7:35 PM PST up reply actions
Thing Kings the other day had what just 32 points
in nearly 2.5 quarters. Let’s see if they can repeat that! Hopefully the Warriors offense gets on track. Curry’s defense has been solid!
REFS HATE SACRAMENTO, CONSPIRACY!
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heh, on that replay
tyreke didn’t watch curry, curry sneaks by and gets fere under the basket
With a score like that for the Warriors
It seems like the game really started at 7:30
by GoldenStateGuerrero on Jan 26, 2010 7:37 PM PST up reply actions
I'm still annoyed
about Fitz’s whining about calls.
It's been picking up this year
And he’s fueling the conspiracy theorists
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I know, I know...
but fitz starts in with the whining three minutes into the game. I love how he only gets silence from Barnett.
CJ looks like a bird
And Al and C-Mag look like turtles
Than Tolliver looks like a Shark…
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Flying one probably
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One of the worst quarters I've seen..
Besides some 3rd quarter collapses
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ugly game
looks like stomping in mud for both teams
still waiting when shots will start to fall
WTF FTW!
biedrins short hook
cmon, you gotta get those
Beans shoving him LOL
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Curry has set up people up about 5 times with easy baskets, only to have them miss
by randolphforpresident on Jan 26, 2010 7:45 PM PST reply actions
CJ still lives up to that "Fast Break Killer" nickname huh?
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With Monta and C-Mag on one team?
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I thought so
but they only gave him two
by Reverend_Randy on Jan 26, 2010 7:47 PM PST up reply actions
i can't believe with 1 king under the basket
the ball bounces right towards him
why?
Morrow hasn’t played well most recently even when healthy
by freerandolph on Jan 26, 2010 7:49 PM PST up reply actions
agree with what he said
aka in internet talk….this
Rookie: "Why did you bench me?"
Nellie: "You're a rookie"
Oh hey look, the pot came out to play.
by Reverend_Randy on Jan 26, 2010 7:49 PM PST up reply actions
The pot calling the kettle black
Rocky questioning anyone’s intelligence
by Reverend_Randy on Jan 26, 2010 7:51 PM PST up reply actions
What an absolute disgrace on the glass!
That is elementary school level effort! Biedrins needs to be put on the bench and given an earful that’s just pathetic!
ok, maggette, you suck
i want to send you to china and get stephon marbury back for you
JAYMEE!
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Vlad benched immediately LOLOL
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CJ "Fastbreak Killer" Watson strikes again
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