RECAP: Golden State Warriors 122, Atlanta Hawks 127- 100% Scrappy, 0% Crappy
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 6, 2010 8:02 AM PST
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Originally posted Mar 5, 2010 8:36 PM PST
Scrappy Doo is how the Golden State of D-Leaguers Do! [pic via www.davemckee.us]
Preview/ Game Thread- Welcome to Atlanta where the D-Leaguers play (600+ comments)
Just like that famous Atlanta duo GSoM make you wanna... JUMP! JUMP!
Obligatory 90's Hip Hop Video from Your Boy AB1
HOTlanta HAWKS HOTness
Allow me to appreciate what they've got going over in the ATL from my view here in the Yay Area. These guys are really fun to watch. Give them their props. They've got a good thing going in Atlanta with this squad.
But imagine the yayareaplayalisticcadillachoopz...
Imagine if the Warriors didn't foolishly destroy the WE BELIEVE team in the most excruciating way possible, piece-by-piece starting right after that magical run in the 2007 NBA Playoffs, and selling people on the delusion of a bright future led by 2 incredibly flawed players (Monta Ellis and Andris Biedrins who thankfully didn't stink up the hardwood tonight with their league worst turnovers and free throw shooting respectively). Truth be told, this pair just played peripheral roles in the Warriors playoff success back in 2007. The Warriors in 2010 would be fun, exciting, and hyper-athletic/ electric just like these Hawks. Warrior fans would be proud of their squad, which is hard to say right now. But alas, the two guys with double initials running the Dubs don't have a clue and the previous GM of this franchise was nothing more than a silly publicity stunt.
Anyways back to the Hawks:
- Joe Johnson is the real deal. There's LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, Dwight Howard, and Carmelo Anthony. But after that you got folks like Brandon Roy and JJ who are very, very good. The man's name is very common and he didn't have the best shooting performance tonight, but his game is uncommonly good. He's just a shade under 22-5-5 on the season. Those are big time numbers.
- Mike Bibby is oddly shooting under 40% on the season this year, but tonight's 8-10 shooting is more like it. Bibby is a good shooter and a steady point guard who doesn't turn the ball over much.
- Al Horford is the real deal and simply dominated the Dubs tonight with 27-15, just like he did when the Warriors threw Biedrins against him for the majority of the last matchup (see RECAP: Golden State Warriors 108, Atlanta Hawks 104- Welcome to the Bay). Horford is exactly the type of center Nellie could work wonders with. He's smooth, he's athletic, and he can actually shoot. He's no softie on D either. I wonder if the Hawks would be willing to swap Monta Ellis for Horford and contract filler. Okay, probably not.
- Josh Smith is a nightly Fantasy D-light. If you're hearing that for the first time, you just don't know hoops. This guy is good and young- to put in context for Warriors folk he's about the same age as Ellis and just a couple months older than Biedrins. The difference of course is that Josh Smith is the real deal on both sides of the ball. Tonight typified the Jo-Ho-ness. If you love hoops, then you love this line: 29 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 blocks, and 3 steals. Just FUNky ATL style.
- Jamal Crawford's defense leaves a lot to be desired (ahem, winner of the 2008-2009 WDWY), but JC is just fun to watch with his sick handles and silky smooth J when he's feeling it. His cool chill-ness is missed around these parts.
We know you're probably reading at home Mr. Crawford, so "HELLO JC! We miss you in the Yay!"
JC's 50 was the hotness!
Golden State Scrappy-ness
Sure the Warriors lost, but there is nothing wrong with how they played tonight. This is not a game that should have even been close. I hate to sound cliche, but the Warriors D-League version gave it all they had and simply got beat by a better team.
I don't think this is what they mean when they say "picking someone's pocket".
Ain't no shame. Here's what I liked tonight:
- Ronny Turiaf's passing. You've got to like a center who is willing and very capable of dishing the rock. Turiaf isn't a good rebounder for a 5, but his 10 rodmans tonight were solid.
- Anthony Tolliver's line of 20-10-5. I think this guy belongs in this league. He's less than a year older than the Warriors' supposed, young, building block Biedrins and infinitely more skilled and hungry. If he can become a more consistent force on the glass (not that that's easy or a given by any stretch), don't be surprised if he's a better basketball player than Biedrins next season.
- C.J. Watson's continued hustle. It's nights like this that make me wonder if the Warriors are just better off with Watson-Curry compared to Monta-Curry. Both combos are horrible defensively, but with Watson in and Monta out the Warriors trim a ton of apple turnovers. Plus they have someone working WITH Curry not resenting his every second of success. Okay maybe I'm just imagining that last part, but don't act like it hasn't entered your mind, especially with that "Can't do it" nonsensical media day 2010 tantrum for Mr. Moped back in September (see Warriors Media Day + 1st Practice 2009- Dubs Know Drama). Are the Warriors better with Watson than Curry or am I just nuts for even bringing this up? Personally, I think I'm nuts, but that's for mostly unrelated reasons.
- Anthony Morrow's continue diversification of his game. AMMO is not just a shooter anymore. He's becoming a a very savvy scorer. Morrow has a few go-to post up moves in the half court and like he showed tonight, some good insights on how to execute one of the lost arts in hoops- the pump fake. Even when the trey's aren't falling, Morrow can still be a very useful scoring asset. Good for him. See what happens when you practice and work hard on improving your offensive game? (Hmmm, who could I be referring to?)
- Corey Maggette as a 6th man. There aren't many people in the league who can come off the bench and give you 18 points and 7 boards in under 23 minutes. Credit Nellie for always finding a way to play to Maggette's strengths.
As Jim Barnett noted on the Warriors telecast, this was just a very smart drive by Curry to draw the foul on Josh Smith.
Video Highlights
From the Dubs Side
Outlet passes that haven't been seen since Adonal Foyle was an NBA quality player- or least since Matt Barnes was launching his football like passes for TD hoops:
From the ATL Side
Just in case you forgot, Josh Smith can get UP:
No seriously this man can get UP:
He doesn't complain. He plays hard every night. He's learning every night. He's growing.
He just gave the Warriors a complete game.
48 minutes.
His name is Stephen Curry and this rookie (Don Nelson doesn't play WHO?!) just gave the Dubs 31 points at an impressive shooting rate (11-19 FG, 5-9 3pt, 4-4 FT), 11 dimes, 5 boards, and 2 interceptions.
The most exciting story line going forward for the remainder of the 2009-2010 Golden State Warriors season is whether Curry can come from behind and steal the ROY trophy from Tyreke Evans. Stay tuned folks. This is going to be Steph-FUN...
Kind of an awkward reach-in foul on Bibby, don't you think?
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Did you expect anything else?
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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
I was actually looking for it.
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by MDB on Mar 5, 2010 9:04 PM PST up reply actions
Games like this make me extremely positive that we can compete for a playoff spot with a healthier roster
Games like this make me extremely positive that we can compete for a playoff spot with a healthier roster
If we can get some toughness inside to go with our quickness outside.
Lights please, lights please, turn off the lights.
by Skeptic con Urquell on Mar 5, 2010 10:19 PM PST up reply actions
Scrappy Doo?
Scrappy the doo off your shoe?
Lights please, lights please, turn off the lights.
by Skeptic con Urquell on Mar 5, 2010 11:19 PM PST up reply actions
Are the Warriors better with Watson than Curry or am I just nuts for even bringing this up?
They just look better cause of the Mohawk.
Lights please, lights please, turn off the lights.
by Skeptic con Urquell on Mar 5, 2010 11:25 PM PST reply actions
Warrior fans would be proud of their squad, which is hard to say right now.
Actually I’m quite proud of these kids, they put out a good effort and they are managing to not win too many meaningless games so they might be earning us a pretty good player in the upcoming draft?
Lights please, lights please, turn off the lights.
by Skeptic con Urquell on Mar 5, 2010 11:30 PM PST reply actions
A great game all around
Losses don’t matter since they enhance our chances in the Wall sweepstakes.
Curry was great with 31 points and 11 dimes, but the seven turnovers prevented it from being UNSTOPPABLE. But it makes me not miss Baron as much.
I’m liking Tolliver’s game more and more, too. He missed a few bunnies early in the game, but 20 points and 7 boards ain’t bad figures at all. 50% from deep, too! Lets have more of these AMMO impersonations from him.
Everyone else chipped in, too. AMMO, Maggs, Rony, Hunter, and Williams did their share and we were competitive.
Scrappy, for sure
Thanks for linking to your recap. Good stuff. Love the vids and especially the homage to Outkast. We’re excited about our Hawks team this year, and personally, I think Josh Smith has been getting overlooked this year. He should’ve been an all-star (even over Joe Johnson) and he’s been putting up insane numbers recently (20 pts, 12 reb, 5.5 ast, 2 stl, 2 blk over the last six games). He is our key to success. When he plays hard and unselfishly, we usually win.
Steph Curry is the real deal. I was the biggest skeptic of him coming into this season, but he has proven me way wrong. I love watching him, and with a healthy lineup, you guys are tough. A-Mo played at Ga Tech while I was there, and it’s great to see him getting his minutes in the league.
Question: Obviously if you have the #1 pick you’re going with Wall, but do you think he’s the right fit for the team? What would picking him do to Ellis/Curry?
We can't answer this question yet, because
There’s too many variables for the Warriors going into the off-season, such as ownership change, coaching change, massive salary-dump trades, etc.
Having said all that, we definitely will take the BPA with the #1 pick, which will probably be Wall.
If you get #1, you pick Wall and either
1. Move Ellis for a lesser talent with an equal or slightly less burdensome contract;
2. Move Curry for something really good (one of the great things about Curry’s recent blossoming is that the he’s become likely the Ws most valuable trading chip since Webber … though obviously I’m more than happy to hold on to him);
3. Stand pat for a half-season or so and see how it all shakes out.
Number 3 is my least favorite of these options, but given the recent MO of this team’s FO, it’s also probably the most likely.
There will be no extra point!
by Sleepy Freud on Mar 6, 2010 11:17 AM PST up reply actions
1. Move Ellis for a lesser talent with an equal or slightly less burdensome contrac
Does Memphis have anything we could really use? Sending Montay there might be something that could make both sides satisfied? or perhaps Curr-bury and magette to charlotte perhaps in some kind of three way trade to get us a really good player? Maybe Stepfan to NYK’s someway? Usually best to trade with those that might overvalue your stock, I doubt the Lakers are gonna give us bynum and gasol for either one of our boys?
Lights please, lights please, turn off the lights.
by Skeptic con Urquell on Mar 6, 2010 9:48 PM PST up reply actions
Scrappy.
Even with the injuries, the Warriors are the kind of team that keep Hawks fans up at night. Quick guards are a nightmare. Steph Curry is a delight to watch. Loved him in college and knew he’d be a hit in the pros. You guys are lucky to have him.
Once the Warriors get some big bruisers inside, they will have a very versatile and fun team.
Thanks fr making us run when we have the Heat tonight. Blah.
Great game! Thanks for the surrogate recap!
I was out and about last night so I missed it and will miss most of tonights game as well but I have a few questions just looking at the box scores:
Is Tolliver looking like a keeper, and don’t say but next year we will have… I’m just interested in Tolliver’s game on it’s merits only. And…
At this point in the season is it really necessary to play Curry the entire game? Do we really want the kid to break down early in his carrier just so Nelly has a shot at some meaningless record?
"If God made us in his image then he must be dumb too, and a little ugly on the side."
Frank Zappa
Is Tolliver looking like a keeper,
Not if Rudolf can ever walk again.
Lights please, lights please, turn off the lights.
by Skeptic con Urquell on Mar 6, 2010 9:49 PM PST reply actions
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