Warriors Game Day Links: Golden State Warriors 94 @ San Antonio Spurs 111 - Yesterday, Lou returned. Today, Curry sprains ankle. Sigh.
by IQofaWarrior on Dec 8, 2010 8:35 PM PST
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Recaps
Associated Press: Parker helps Spurs beat Warriors 111-94 | Photo Gallery
Sports Network: Spurs continue home dominance over Warriors
Rusty Simmons: Warriors lose game and Stephen Curry
Marcus Thompson II: Golden State Warriors fall to San Antonio Spurs and lose Stephen Curry to ankle sprain
Pregame News
- No pregame news found.
Pregame Videos
- Topics: David Lee, Eastern Conference teams, how last season's Warriors are doing.
19:43: Matt Steinmetz with Ralph and Tom on KNBR
Postgame News
- The Grizzlies released Acie Law last week. Warriors are expected to sign him.
Rusty Simmons: Warriors to sign PG Acie Law
- The wound is still bleeding into his elbow pad, but Lee proclaims he will NOT sit out. Plus other notes.
Marcus Thompson II: Warriors update: Pain still lingers for David Lee
- In addition to signing Acie Law, Matt Steinmetz takes a guess on how the Warriors will handle the absence of Curry.
Postgame Videos
Stephen Curry's ankle injury during the game.
Recap and highlights from nba.com's game page:
Curry's injury
Warriors vs. Spurs: highlights, recap
Postgame Quotes and Stuff from warriors.com recap
Keith Smart
On the injury of Stephen Curry:
"I haven’t had a chance to talk to the trainer yet but we will see what he says "Every time there is a limp I hold my breath and once you sprain something for the first time. Coaches have to be on alert that it can happen at any given moment, then you think you get over the hump and it comes out of nowhere. So unfortunately when you are playing back to back games, and back to back minutes, those things are always going to be lurking there. We just have to hope. He is pretty resilient about his treatment and doing his spring training and getting it back to function. Some of the first times he sprained it, he managed to have a couple days to take it, rest it, rehab it and train it, but now we have games where it’s day on- day off- day on- day off, so we will see how it goes and evaluate it."
On the effect of losing Curry:
"Well any time you lose a talent, you drop down three or four levels. He is definitely a talent so not having him on the floor was difficult because we had to move a lot of players around to positions and bring some of the younger guys off the bench to play. You have very little room for error against a team like this team. "
On Reggie Williams' performance:
"I thought Reggie (Williams) was good. I had a film session with him today and I shared with him that I thought that he didn’t look ready to play and that he is afraid to make a mistake on the floor. And he saw that on the film. But I think he came out tonight and played the way we are envisioning him (the team, coaching staff, organization) and he has to continue to play like he did tonight. He has to know that when he is open, he has the ability. He is probably one guy on our bench that you can say can put up 31 points on a consistent basis. That is what we are expecting of him. Now he just has to understand that we want that from him and we believe that he can do that. As long as he can think like that and continue to take this game here against a really good team and play that way. He didn’t force a lot of things. He did the right thing with open shots. You have to make open shots when you can. "
On the Warriors rebounding:
"I think a strength of our team still is rebounding the basketball. Dorell (Wright) can keep coming in at small forward and keep getting 8-10 rebounds a night to help those big guys, (Andris) Biedrins and (David) Lee. So that’s always going to be a plus. We thought it was going to be a strength for us this year and it’s going to work out that way for us."
Reggie Williams
On tonight's game:
"I just think I got into a rhythm, I got into a groove. Lately I haven’t been shooting the ball as much, so tonight I just came in and got it in my mind like, 'Hey, go ahead shoot, get some shots up, and just play basketball.' So that’s what I tried to go out and do tonight."
On what Coach Smart told him:
"He watched film with me earlier in the day and told me, 'Just play, have fun', so I just took his advice and did that."
On whether he can continue this success:
"I’m going to try my best to be aggressive and help my team out every night. So, from here on forward I've just got to stay with an aggressive mind state and try to continue to play the way I play, carrying on this momentum for myself on to the next game."
David Lee
On tonight's game:
"We played a very good team on the road here, we made our runs and we never stopped playing hard. But overall, too many turnovers and not enough good defense."
On the effect of losing Curry:
"It’s tough, because It didn’t even cross my mind that it would be anything more than just a sprain. I don’t think it is after they x-rayed it, but its just tough anytime you have something that you continually keep rolling it like that. It might be something he has to sit out for a while and get it back strengthened. I’m no doctor, but I don’t think it’s very good for you when you keep rolling it over and over. He’s a tough competitor and I’m sure he’ll want to be in there on Friday."
Interesting Tweets
(before the game)
Rusty_SFChron: Warriors game plan board includes a picture of the stone of Sisyphus.
(after the game)
Rusty_SFChron: From the Warriors: X-rays on Curry are negative. There is no fracture.
gswscribe: Didn't get to talk to Curry after the game, but he was wearing a boot. My guess is he's out Friday #killingmyfantasysquad
Notes
- The X-rays on Curry's ankle were negative for any fracture.
- The Warriors are expected to release Jeff Adrien and sign Acie Law.
- From Rusty's article, Carney thinks his injury might be plantar fasciitis.
What's next?
- We have a strange sequence for the next games: home-road-home-road-home-road. The strangeness starts with the Heat on Friday.
| Day | Date | Time | Opponent | TV | Radio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | Dec 10 | 7:30pm | Heat | CSNBayHD / ESPN | KNBR 680 |
| Mon | Dec 13 | 6:00pm | @Jazz | CSNBayHD | KNBR 1050 |
| Tue | Dec 14 | 7:30pm | TWolves | CSNBayHD | KNBR 680 |
| Sat | Dec 18 | 7:00pm | @Blazers | CSNBayHD | KNBR 680 |
| Mon | Dec 20 | 7:30pm | Rockets | CSNBayHD | KNBR 680 |
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keep dreaming
while this makes a ton of sense, I don’t see it happening, we need Steph way too badly on the floor
"Trade Radmanovic. We don’t even want nobody for you, we’ll let you go. Just get off our team".
-Mistah FAB
by Duby Dub Dubs on Dec 9, 2010 1:36 PM PST up reply actions
a quick google search reveals...
Stone of Sisyphus is a studio album by American rock band Chicago
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In Greek mythology Sisyphus was a king punished by being compelled to roll an immense boulder up a hill, only to watch it roll back down, and to repeat this throughout eternity.
I think it's the Greek mythology thing
I’m not sure if that’s the best image to portray. Sisyphus always fails at pushing the rock up the hill. I would not want my players to think their efforts will never yield any results.
someone used to have this as a signature line
about how it was fricken sisyphean to be a Warriors fan
And yeah, I agree with IQ, seems like not the best motivational technique
"Trade Radmanovic. We don’t even want nobody for you, we’ll let you go. Just get off our team".
-Mistah FAB
by Duby Dub Dubs on Dec 9, 2010 9:22 AM PST up reply actions
Haha
Yeah, it’s like a really bad version of San Antonio’s “pounding the rock” thing. At least there the idea is that eventually the rock breaks, and all your previous efforts pay off in the end despite feeling tedious and futile.
yeah, kinda like having Wily Coyote as your team mascot
"Trade Radmanovic. We don’t even want nobody for you, we’ll let you go. Just get off our team".
-Mistah FAB
by Duby Dub Dubs on Dec 9, 2010 1:45 PM PST up reply actions
it’s like a really bad version of San Antonio’s "pounding the rock" thing.
Why does SanAntonio need to pound their rock, they got the real thing going on there?
Lights please, lights please, turn off the lights.
by Skeptic con Urquell on Dec 9, 2010 3:15 PM PST up reply actions
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Pregame: Matt Steinmetz with Ralph and Tom on KNBR.
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CSN showing freeze frames of Curry’s ankle injury.
DEAR LORD!
WE HAVE TO BREAK THIS WARRIORS CURSE!! SOMEONE TELL LACOB TO SEARCH THROUGH THE NBA’S ANCIENT BIBLE SO WE CAN RID THIS CURSE!! …no seriously..these injuries are out of hands and seem to be done by some sort witchcraft.
Nah this injury was caused by bringing steph back too early
Shoulda kept him out longer!! That ankle never got back to 100%
"Trade Radmanovic. We don’t even want nobody for you, we’ll let you go. Just get off our team".
-Mistah FAB
by Duby Dub Dubs on Dec 8, 2010 9:19 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
That ankle never got back to 100%
yeah in the mavs game last night he looked like it hurt a bit at one point, but they still let him play today.
Lights please, lights please, turn off the lights.
by Skeptic con Urquell on Dec 8, 2010 9:23 PM PST up reply actions
Curry back down
On a big losing streak. Udoh still out. Reserves pretty much useless.
No where to go but up, amirite?
"I tell him straight, 'If you're going to lead, you have to be the first to practice. You have to come in, get your work down and be prepared for practice,' " assistant coach Keith Smart said. "He needs to figure out why he is having stomach problems and he's got to watch how LeBron (James), Kobe (Bryant) and D-Wade (Dwyane Wade) work. He needs to mimic that if he wants his teammates to speak volumes about him." -Keith Smart on Motna Ellis
My energy levels have crashed into the basement
Will refresh in the morning.
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nba.com highlights, recap. NOW I’m done for tonight.
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Mr. Clutch
"I tell him straight, 'If you're going to lead, you have to be the first to practice. You have to come in, get your work down and be prepared for practice,' " assistant coach Keith Smart said. "He needs to figure out why he is having stomach problems and he's got to watch how LeBron (James), Kobe (Bryant) and D-Wade (Dwyane Wade) work. He needs to mimic that if he wants his teammates to speak volumes about him." -Keith Smart on Motna Ellis
Does anyone else think D-Wright is a lil bit too soft for this team?
Everytime he gets the ball, he seems to do is chuck up shots. Its terrible to watch. He never gets to the free throw line and can’t create his own offense. He’s pretty much useless unless he’s hot. I WANT A TRADEE!!!!
Decent starter
Better 6th man
"There is nothing like a wise phrase or quote to help convince others that your decision makes sense." - Anon
"If you're ever in a fair fight, then your tactics suck." ಠ_ಠ
Does anyone else think D-Wright is a lil bit too soft for this team?
Haha, This is a soft team, so if anything DoorL is probably too tough for it . He’s pretty good on D and has that AirFrance out of bounds thang down so we’re back to where we were before the Pietrus trade I guess?
Lights please, lights please, turn off the lights.
by Skeptic con Urquell on Dec 8, 2010 11:11 PM PST up reply actions
Nowhere close
Pietrus brought us toughness. D-Wright just chucks up shots, its becoming a nuisance now.
I think
he’s exactly as soft as everyone else on the team.
On offense, DWright should only be shooting 3s, dunking and passing.
I'll sell this vacant lot and settle down in a place I've only read about in books about Miles Davis.
by Reverend_Randy on Dec 9, 2010 4:26 PM PST up reply actions
D.Wright
Is doing fine, the only problem is him taking too many shots.
Trade Ellis and all the expirings, please.
Trade Ellis?
We’ll lose this teams only true leader, bail out guy, and our only guy to take over a game (Stef can do it every so often but not like Monta)
Besides, what are we getting back? And if were trading Monta +expirings for 1 or 2 good players our bench might be thinner. You can’t trade him off a bad game where Curry left early and the bigs couldn’t do anything
"There is nothing like a wise phrase or quote to help convince others that your decision makes sense." - Anon
"If you're ever in a fair fight, then your tactics suck." ಠ_ಠ
True leader? We have David Lee on this team.
Bail out guy? What does that even mean?
Only guy who can take over a game? How many games have we won where Monta’s “taken over” a game? Not many.
Monta’s true colors are coming back. He’s shooting way too much, and turning it over. His defense sucks when the guys 6’4 or taller, and his rebounding is worse than Steve Nash. I don’t think there’s a great case right now for keeping him if we can get a good player in return-especially one who works better with Curry and can play defense.
by GovernorStephCurry on Dec 8, 2010 11:11 PM PST up reply actions
Lee is the energetic guy everyone likes , not really a leader/rally guy
But it’s clear from all reports Monta has the voice in the locker room, the huddles and respect of the players
Bail out guy means when no one else could do anything he can make something out of nothing which has happened a lot this year
And too say he hasn’t take over some games this year is really really questionable to say the least
His defense is on and off, sometimes he plays great d sometimes it sucks. Often size doesn’t matter with his matchups , he doesn’t get posted up all that easily despite his size. What player do you have in mind? Mayo and Thabeet? Cmon, Ellis and Curry work well together. I’d be more concerned about Stef’s D than Monta’s. All the hype about playing for the US would help his defense hasn’t proven to be true at all.
This team has way more problems than just 1 player or coach.
Our issues are:
- Injuries
- Inconsistency across the board
- Team defense
- Play style
- Players getting tired from playing way too much
- Softness
- Awful bench
- Turnovers
- streakiness (is that a word?)
- No identity
- Disappointments(Lee and too an extent Curry)
"There is nothing like a wise phrase or quote to help convince others that your decision makes sense." - Anon
"If you're ever in a fair fight, then your tactics suck." ಠ_ಠ
Lee is the energetic guy everyone likes , not really a leader/rally guy
Sounds like a case of seeing what you want to see.
I'll sell this vacant lot and settle down in a place I've only read about in books about Miles Davis.
by Reverend_Randy on Dec 9, 2010 4:27 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Morning refresh, added
Recaps: Rusty, MT2.
Articles: Rusty on Acie Law, MT2 on Lee’s pain, Steinmetz on dealing with Curry’s injury.
Notes: note on Acie Law, note on Carney’s foot injury.
The Warriors are expected to release Jeff Adrien and sign Acie Law.
Booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
"Trade Radmanovic. We don’t even want nobody for you, we’ll let you go. Just get off our team".
-Mistah FAB
by Duby Dub Dubs on Dec 9, 2010 9:33 AM PST up reply actions
We need big body
Why even waived Jeff? It could have been Bell if you sign a guard waive a guard. B Wright has not play yet and also Udoh.
Win Or Lose Warriors For Life.........
by mykelala01 on Dec 9, 2010 4:05 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
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