OPEN THREAD: Game #24: Warriors at Suns

by Atma Brother ONE on Dec 15, 2006 3:34 PM PST in Previews

Warriors (W-L): 12-11

Suns (W-L): 15-6

Time: 6PM PST

TV: FSN Bay Area

Radio: KNBR 1050

In case you missed it, here's what happened last night in the big win against the Houston Yao Mings:

Baron Davis showed us which direction the playoffs are at.
(Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

Let's see if the Dubs can build on last night's CLUTCH win in the Valley of No Defense. Tonight's matchup is going to be fun, gun, run, and more fun. You don't want to miss it. I've heard from one of our NBA insiders that David Stern sent a memo earlier this morning to both squads stating that there will be heavy fines and even possible suspensions if anyone attempts to play anything closely resembling defense tonight.

In case you don't pay the least bit of attention to the National Basketball Association, the Phoenix Suns are on fire, winning 12 in a row. But 13... 13... 13! Oh what an unlucky number. Please head on over to SunsGossip, The Rising Suns, and SBNation diaper dandy Bright Side of the Sun and tell these good people to urge the fellas in orange and purple to lose this one on purpose. We know what's best for them.

Last time around the Suns sucked the life out of the Warrior faithful at the Oracle Arena with a clutch Steve Nash trey. This time things are different. Amare Stoudemire looks even better, Boris Diaw has switched to I Can't Believe It's Not Butter French croissants, and Steve Nash has been rumored to have washed his hair... with shampoo no less! Uh, so yeah I'm predicting a BIG W for the Dubs.

Vegas Odds: Phoenix by 12

Predictions:

Warriors by 1 (SHOCK THE WORLD!)
Boom Dizzle gives the West coaches more reasons to select him for the Western Conference All Star squad with 20+ points and 10+ dimes
Adonal Foyle shows Phoenix that Democracy Matters, but Rejection Matters too
Ellis to the rim... Part Deuce!
The Warriors hold the Suns' Amare-Matrix-Diaw frontline to a combined 8 points. Ooops, I forgot the zero- I mean 80 points.

Make sure to give us your predictions in the comments before tip off and post any comments you have during the game right here.

THROW UP A W!!

UPDATE: Live Box Score from Yahoo!

UPDATE 2: Warriors lose a close one 101-105

Stay tuned for the recap...

Poll

Who's going to take the W tonight?

Suns

3 votes

WARRIORS!!

7 votes

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atma for president

much respect for always having faith in the home team. i gotta say the warriors will win, too. 129-126, barnes hits winning 3!

All-time Oakland Warriors starting five: Hardaway, J-Rich, Mullin, Mr. Mean & The Chief

by OaktownWarrior on Dec 15, 2006 3:49 PM PST reply actions

Pietrus knows the score

Number 1 x2?
Yao wears 11?
Two in a row baby?
2 for 1, just like Barnett told me!

Also his player edition Air Jordan V's are hot, even if they're more pacers colors than Dubs colors.

Air France, its gotta be the shoes!
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The Suns have way too many players that can score in bunches. If one guy isn't hot, you know someone else is going to step up in their place.

Is STAT going for 20-10?
Nashty Nash for 20-8?
Marion for 20-15?
Raja for 20?
Barbosa for 20?
Diaw for a triple double?
Jalen Rose for 15?!

All of the above and no bench players score?!

So its going to come down to FT's and more Baron carry-the-team-antics in the 4th when our other players are a bit tentative even after having a good game through 3.

by back2back51s on Dec 15, 2006 4:20 PM PST reply actions

Jordan V's

Those are one of my all time fav's 4 sho, but every time I see them in colorways that differ from the original black/red and white/red it kind of trips me out. Still, a Jordan V Warriors colorway would def be hot.

by Atma Brother ONE on Dec 15, 2006 5:23 PM PST up reply actions

fly kicks

i don't know if its nostalgia or what, but i'm lovin' those shoes. i wonder if they're fakes?

by dj fuzzylogic on Dec 15, 2006 5:59 PM PST up reply actions

real

fly kicks

i don't know if its nostalgia or what, but i'm lovin' those shoes. i wonder if they're fakes?

Pietrus does not rock fakes, they are PE's, he's always been rocking them.

by dangdang142 on Dec 15, 2006 6:40 PM PST up reply actions

Here's a picture of his shoes I saw a while ago

From a legit source:
- http://p107.ezboard.com/fniketalkfrm7.showMessage?topicID=137510.topic

Kind of an under the radar Brand Jordan guy. Unofficial, or just not written in any press releases.

by back2back51s on Dec 15, 2006 7:53 PM PST up reply actions

Amare vs. Biedrins

Battle of the two young guns. Should be fun to watch to see how Biedrins handles the big man on the road.

by Fantasy Junkie on Dec 15, 2006 5:01 PM PST reply actions

Trivia

Does anyone know which team was win #1 in the Suns 12 game win streak?

Yup, your Golden State Warriors.

We started the streak, so it's only right for us to end it with a pull up, last second 3, just like Nash did in Oakland.

by Fantasy Junkie on Dec 15, 2006 5:04 PM PST reply actions

in case any of you are missing

the quality sixers-mavs game on espn right now, i think it's going to be a close one. the sixers' superstars are now free without iverson and c-webb hogging the ball. kyle korver is going to drop 80 points tonight. final score: sixers will win 659-10.

Go Tigers! Back to back to back Big West champions! ...and Warriors

by pacifictigerpepband on Dec 15, 2006 5:29 PM PST reply actions

good start

RIP mAC dRE aka aNDrE mACAsSi aka MuHaMMeD I-E aka pILL cLinToN

by jmefrisco on Dec 15, 2006 6:31 PM PST reply actions

here we go again

25% shooting in the first quarter. There's my inconsistent Warriors!

by tadams1080 on Dec 15, 2006 6:38 PM PST reply actions

ugh.

end of the first. I think I'm gonna stop watching. We can't defend ANYONE inside 10 feet of the basket. I've already broken about four various things around the house by throwing them against the wall. maybe i'll check back in the fourth quarter.

by bozaframa on Dec 15, 2006 6:38 PM PST reply actions

consistency

wut the hell is rong with the warriors. this is not the same team as yesterday at all.

by twelve years on Dec 15, 2006 6:43 PM PST reply actions

Ouch

Flat-footed, out-classed. Hopefully they can stick around long enough to make it interesting.

by eshock @ Golden State Of Mind on Dec 15, 2006 6:46 PM PST reply actions

:( this sucks

i gotta say i pretty much knew we wouldnt win this (go on,call me a terrible fan) but my day has been boring and i just wanted to watch something entertaining....o well

by twelve years on Dec 15, 2006 6:49 PM PST reply actions

It's just the 1st quarter......

Warriors may not win this, but phoenix won't play like this all night long....Warriors should go on a run...

by ThermoElectro on Dec 15, 2006 6:50 PM PST reply actions

lets all hope so

when fitzgerald says the warriors are on a 7-0 run, but were down 21...thats not a good sign. there is still that small hope tho, but i just want to watch a good game at least

by twelve years on Dec 15, 2006 6:53 PM PST reply actions

heresy, apostasy, sacrilege...

you guys are gonna be eating your words when the warriors take the lead in the 4th quarter...

All-time Oakland Warriors starting five: Hardaway, J-Rich, Mullin, Mr. Mean & The Chief

by OaktownWarrior on Dec 15, 2006 6:55 PM PST reply actions

mmhmm

i really hope so. im hungry too

by twelve years on Dec 15, 2006 6:55 PM PST reply actions

ya!

3 pointer!! down 10!

by twelve years on Dec 15, 2006 6:56 PM PST reply actions

foyle!

All-time Oakland Warriors starting five: Hardaway, J-Rich, Mullin, Mr. Mean & The Chief

by OaktownWarrior on Dec 15, 2006 6:56 PM PST reply actions

from 26 down !!

go dubs

RIP mAC dRE aka aNDrE mACAsSi aka MuHaMMeD I-E aka pILL cLinToN

by jmefrisco on Dec 15, 2006 6:57 PM PST reply actions

FOYLE

fools so good he made nelly keep biedrins on the bench

by chimp on Dec 15, 2006 6:57 PM PST reply actions

roberson!!!!

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by jmefrisco on Dec 15, 2006 6:59 PM PST reply actions

roberson

he has a freekin jumper

by twelve years on Dec 15, 2006 6:59 PM PST reply actions

omg

RIP mAC dRE aka aNDrE mACAsSi aka MuHaMMeD I-E aka pILL cLinToN

by jmefrisco on Dec 15, 2006 6:59 PM PST reply actions

damn

that was disappointing but it was a crap call

by twelve years on Dec 15, 2006 7:00 PM PST reply actions

that hurt

RIP mAC dRE aka aNDrE mACAsSi aka MuHaMMeD I-E aka pILL cLinToN

by jmefrisco on Dec 15, 2006 7:00 PM PST reply actions

ugh

aawww crap!

by twelve years on Dec 15, 2006 7:00 PM PST reply actions

resiliant monta!!!!

RIP mAC dRE aka aNDrE mACAsSi aka MuHaMMeD I-E aka pILL cLinToN

by jmefrisco on Dec 15, 2006 7:01 PM PST reply actions

back to 7...DDEEEFENSEEE

RIP mAC dRE aka aNDrE mACAsSi aka MuHaMMeD I-E aka pILL cLinToN

by jmefrisco on Dec 15, 2006 7:01 PM PST reply actions

6 POINTS--DEEEFEEEENSSSEEE

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by jmefrisco on Dec 15, 2006 7:02 PM PST reply actions

i really hate the suns!

cmonnnnnn lets winnnnnnnnnnnnnn

RIP mAC dRE aka aNDrE mACAsSi aka MuHaMMeD I-E aka pILL cLinToN

by jmefrisco on Dec 15, 2006 7:02 PM PST reply actions

"nash is not in front to draw a charge"

well said fitz

RIP mAC dRE aka aNDrE mACAsSi aka MuHaMMeD I-E aka pILL cLinToN

by jmefrisco on Dec 15, 2006 7:03 PM PST reply actions

go roberson

by twelve years on Dec 15, 2006 7:03 PM PST reply actions

i hate nash

RIP mAC dRE aka aNDrE mACAsSi aka MuHaMMeD I-E aka pILL cLinToN

by jmefrisco on Dec 15, 2006 7:04 PM PST reply actions

this team just pisses me off

by twelve years on Dec 15, 2006 7:05 PM PST reply actions

damn from 2 back to 7 at the half....

RIP mAC dRE aka aNDrE mACAsSi aka MuHaMMeD I-E aka pILL cLinToN

by jmefrisco on Dec 15, 2006 7:05 PM PST reply actions

the suns that is

by twelve years on Dec 15, 2006 7:05 PM PST reply actions

26 to 7

at least we got to single digits so from 26 to 7 is great

by twelve years on Dec 15, 2006 7:06 PM PST reply actions

oooo i wish it were 2 !

RIP mAC dRE aka aNDrE mACAsSi aka MuHaMMeD I-E aka pILL cLinToN

by jmefrisco on Dec 15, 2006 7:13 PM PST up reply actions

First half stats...

BDiddy with 1 assist.
Dris with 0 points.

by unblinded on Dec 15, 2006 7:07 PM PST reply actions

comeback complete!!!!

RIP mAC dRE aka aNDrE mACAsSi aka MuHaMMeD I-E aka pILL cLinToN

by jmefrisco on Dec 15, 2006 7:26 PM PST reply actions

Is any1 out there were freekin wiining!

by twelve years on Dec 15, 2006 7:27 PM PST reply actions

nba league pass

i hate it when i dont get barnett with the nba broadband and get the opposing teams announcers

by dangdang142 on Dec 15, 2006 7:28 PM PST reply actions

u dont have fsn?

by twelve years on Dec 15, 2006 7:28 PM PST reply actions

go dubs!

All-time Oakland Warriors starting five: Hardaway, J-Rich, Mullin, Mr. Mean & The Chief

by OaktownWarrior on Dec 15, 2006 7:29 PM PST reply actions

close game here

i got my entertainment

by twelve years on Dec 15, 2006 7:32 PM PST reply actions

their winning by 5?

RIP mAC dRE aka aNDrE mACAsSi aka MuHaMMeD I-E aka pILL cLinToN

by jmefrisco on Dec 15, 2006 7:35 PM PST reply actions

they're*

RIP mAC dRE aka aNDrE mACAsSi aka MuHaMMeD I-E aka pILL cLinToN

by jmefrisco on Dec 15, 2006 7:35 PM PST up reply actions

were up 5 and our ball

by twelve years on Dec 15, 2006 7:35 PM PST reply actions

JUMPER!

by twelve years on Dec 15, 2006 7:36 PM PST reply actions

oooh man we're getting chances to extend

this lead...we arent capitalizing

RIP mAC dRE aka aNDrE mACAsSi aka MuHaMMeD I-E aka pILL cLinToN

by jmefrisco on Dec 15, 2006 7:41 PM PST reply actions

are fg% is lookin horrible

and were tied

by twelve years on Dec 15, 2006 7:43 PM PST reply actions

DAMNIT!!!!!!!!!!!!

by twelve years on Dec 15, 2006 7:44 PM PST reply actions

disaster!

we need more support! Cmon Warriors Nation!!!!! get on your feet and join us in roooooting on this online thingy

RIP mAC dRE aka aNDrE mACAsSi aka MuHaMMeD I-E aka pILL cLinToN

by jmefrisco on Dec 15, 2006 7:45 PM PST reply actions

Tied going into the 4th

We can do this.

Play to win, not to catch up and get beat!

by back2back51s on Dec 15, 2006 7:47 PM PST reply actions

down 2 going into the 4th

by twelve years on Dec 15, 2006 7:48 PM PST reply actions

beautiful barnsey

RIP mAC dRE aka aNDrE mACAsSi aka MuHaMMeD I-E aka pILL cLinToN

by jmefrisco on Dec 15, 2006 7:49 PM PST reply actions

michael!!!!

RIP mAC dRE aka aNDrE mACAsSi aka MuHaMMeD I-E aka pILL cLinToN

by jmefrisco on Dec 15, 2006 7:50 PM PST reply actions

mickael

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by jmefrisco on Dec 15, 2006 7:51 PM PST up reply actions

go dubs!

by twelve years on Dec 15, 2006 7:50 PM PST reply actions

we GOTTA keep this up

block by foil and a foul on the suns!

by twelve years on Dec 15, 2006 7:51 PM PST reply actions

roberson's shot is spot on

RIP mAC dRE aka aNDrE mACAsSi aka MuHaMMeD I-E aka pILL cLinToN

by jmefrisco on Dec 15, 2006 7:51 PM PST reply actions

saw that comin by foil

by twelve years on Dec 15, 2006 7:52 PM PST reply actions

nonononononooo

by twelve years on Dec 15, 2006 7:55 PM PST reply actions

the zone isnt working

theyre getting waayy too many wide open 3s

by twelve years on Dec 15, 2006 7:56 PM PST reply actions

good d kinda

by twelve years on Dec 15, 2006 8:03 PM PST reply actions

MONTA FUCKING SUCKS IN CRUNCH TIME!

by twelve years on Dec 15, 2006 8:04 PM PST reply actions

Shut up dude.

Let him get his seasoning before you dog him like that.

If you take a look out of your windows, you can now see Dallas, TX. Quite the site, no?

by coma @ Golden State Of Mind on Dec 15, 2006 8:25 PM PST up reply actions

Or we could

just have him NOT PLAY in crunch time. He has CONSISTANTLY proved that he can't perform in crunch time, not an erratic rookie thing. Playing good in crunch time is not something easily "learned". We shouldn't play Bloopy Barnes, Rustic Roberson, or Malignant McLeod at the end of games. All of these guys have ruined games with poor crunchtime performance.

Hey, they're all good, but they just don't perform at the right times!

by Zorgon on Dec 15, 2006 9:30 PM PST up reply actions

Let him get his seasoning

Yeah, Maybe he can get it in philly?

by Skeptic con Urquell on Dec 16, 2006 9:32 AM PST up reply actions

XD

Nice one, man.

by Zorgon on Dec 16, 2006 12:13 PM PST up reply actions

We're all teammates

Hey guys,

I know you were just caught up in the excitement of the game and we do appreciate all your enthusiasm, but try to remember this is a family show. Please don't swear at other people or start flame wars.

You know how we do here at GSoM:
http://www.goldenstateofmind.com/special/guidelines

Stay up!

by Atma Brother ONE on Dec 16, 2006 7:04 PM PST up reply actions

damn

these close games are KILLING ME!

by tadams1080 on Dec 15, 2006 8:06 PM PST reply actions

the suns top 6 players shot attempts:

12,13,14,15,15,17

RIP mAC dRE aka aNDrE mACAsSi aka MuHaMMeD I-E aka pILL cLinToN

by jmefrisco on Dec 15, 2006 8:08 PM PST reply actions

shit

by twelve years on Dec 15, 2006 8:10 PM PST reply actions

u have to foul nash there...silly

not enough time wtf.

RIP mAC dRE aka aNDrE mACAsSi aka MuHaMMeD I-E aka pILL cLinToN

by jmefrisco on Dec 15, 2006 8:15 PM PST reply actions

heartbreaker

by twelve years on Dec 15, 2006 8:16 PM PST reply actions

tough game

the good= we shouldn't have even been that close

the bad= we had a chance to win that one. They handed it to us, and we turned it over back to them.

by tadams1080 on Dec 15, 2006 8:21 PM PST reply actions

Oh yeah.

Agreed. There's no way you can be disappointed with their play. Coming off of the back to back, you can just tell that they ran out of gas. Excellent effort none the less.

If you take a look out of your windows, you can now see Dallas, TX. Quite the site, no?

by coma @ Golden State Of Mind on Dec 15, 2006 8:25 PM PST up reply actions

Once Again

I fall asleep, and sleep through the game. Looks like FOYAL did well! And I see a wall of text comments. Nice job of our lesser known members of stepping it up when we're all out of commission.

Now go make webpins so we can recognize you!!!!

by Zorgon on Dec 15, 2006 9:32 PM PST reply actions

Forgot to say this

Adonal Made the Daily TOP 10 on NBA TV yesterday!!!!!

He was number 4, with the awesome SWAT on Yao which at first looked like it was by Barnes at first.

by Zorgon on Dec 15, 2006 9:54 PM PST reply actions

Top 10

Warriors were half the top 10 yesterday... the Ellis tip to Dun for the dunk, the Pietrus circus shot, FOYLE SWATTAGE, the Davis coast to coast dunk, and ... dam ... forgot the last one...

(Helped that there were only like three games yesterday)

by gsw4life on Dec 16, 2006 4:01 AM PST reply actions

The real reason we lost that game

is because our entire team was exhausted; you could see it out on the court by their lack of explosiveness to get to loose balls and close out on shooters at the end. They were playing hustle defense from the second quarter on. They just ran out of gas at the end. If this wasn't a back-to-back, we would have won.

by racsan on Dec 16, 2006 10:07 AM PST reply actions

Suns tired too

Well, the Suns have been on the road for at least the whole week prior to playing GSW in that game. They played the previous Friday then 1 day of rest and travel then a back-to-back on Sun and Mon then 1 day rest/travel then a rough game vs. Miami on Wed then 1 day rest/travel to play the Warriors on Friday. All were road games.