OPEN THREAD: Preseason Game #1 - Warriors vs Lakers

by Fantasy Junkie on Oct 9, 2007 9:28 AM PDT in Previews

Yea , the graphic says tomorrow, but it's TONIGHT!

Warriors (W-L): 0-0 (preseason)

Lakers (W-L): 0-0 (preseason)

Warriors Roundtable: 9:30PM PST (FSN)

Tipoff: 10:00PM PST (FSN)

Wow, it's been such a long time since there was some real live Warriors action. At least this offseason was one month shorter than the previous years thanks to the playoff series versus the Mavs and Jazz. We start fresh this year with many new faces replacing some of the old and familiar. Many of the favorites from last year are back while a few others will now be with the team for the entire year.

Just like Don Nelson said in Training Camp: Day 3 Practice Video, "The first 2 games of the preseason are the most important of the season." Amen, sir. Amen. This game couldn't be more important. Heck even, GSoM friend, Dave, over at Blazers Edge thought enough of preseason games to write The Ten Commandments of Pre-Season. Here's the first commandment:

THOU SHALT NOT believe anything you read in glowing reports about returning players until thou hast seen it demonstrated with thine own eyes during the regular season...repeatedly. Everybody is talented in the off-season.

All kidding aside, I'm really excited just to see the new guys. Usually we do predictions, but that doesn't seem appropriate. So I'll give you few things I'm looking for today and the rest of the preseason. Feel free to share yours in the comments.

Is Belinelli's shot as good as advertised?
Can Stephane Lasme block and change shots in the paint?
Will I finally get to see Brandan Wright play after missing the Summer League with an injury?
Will Troy Hudson be able to run and gun with the Warriors to be an adequate backup to Baron?
Is Austin Croshere a hired hitman and will he take out Kobe this game?
Will Kosta Coast, or as Baron refers to him, 19, make the team?
Is all this talk about Notorious POB playing well for real?
Last but not least, should we extend Biedrins or wait until next summer?

Drop your comments before, during, and after the game in this open thread.

GO DUBS!

UPDATE: [Atma Brother #1] Make sure to check out what our friends at Lakers super-blog Forum Blue and Gold have to say about tonight's preseason festivities.

UPDATE2: Also see what Adam Lauridsen has to say about the preseason.

Focus on the attitude. Despite what I’ve written above, I think you can learn some things about a team from training camp. When a group comes in already focused and committed, it can only help them prepare for the season. The Warriors’ players have set the tone for the camp and nothing has knocked them off message.

UPDATE3:

Warriors Win! 111-110

Thanks to a last second shot by Troy Hudson!

Final Box Score

Stay tuned for the recap!

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Awe ya bra-Hawaiian Style!

Shaka Bra! The last time the Warriors were playing wasn't that long ago, but in reality, it seems like an eternity. Sorry that some familiar faces are gone, but as many of you said a while back-MOVE ON. Well, I have and can't wait to see our beloved Dubs start their quest for a Championship.

What better place to do so than in Hawaii. I was in Kauai in July and sported a Dubs hat. A local noticed it when I was in K-Mart looking for fishing gear. He never knew who the Dubs were, but after watching the sea of gold on TV during the playoffs hearing how emphatic our fans were, he started to pay attention. Speaking of paying attention, that's what I plan to do tonight at 10 with good ole Jim Barnett and Fitzy with a "Snapple" in one hand and a brew in the other. Go Dubs, ya bra!!!

by gabezgsw on Oct 9, 2007 9:40 AM PDT reply actions

Warriors were 0-4 against the lakers

last year....Hopefully we do better against them this year. Laker fans annoy me to no end...

by ThermoElectro on Oct 9, 2007 9:55 AM PDT reply actions

one reason

why i think tonight's game (i know it's pre-season, i KNOW) will be important for the season. granted the lineups will be strange and constantly in flux throughout the game, but if we can get some boards against LA, which is not a great rebounding team, it will give us an idea of where we stand against the Utahs and Spurs'sss (?) of the league.

go warriors!

jusgo

by tobin on Oct 9, 2007 9:58 AM PDT reply actions

This game and the entire preseason

are absolutely meaningless. BUT I guarantee you I'll be watching/ tracking every minute!

by Atma Brother ONE on Oct 9, 2007 10:20 AM PDT reply actions

No, it's a good way to

determine how players will do in gametime situations.

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Oct 9, 2007 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions

wooo!

Warriors basketball is back! Should be fun to watch all the new guys, I love this point of the season, everyone's potential is sky high. Who knows if bellinelli, Wright, Lasme, Perovic, etc., will be stars or duds? it's so exciting.

but remember the best news:
If the Warriors do well in the pre-season, it shows just how good we are. If they stink it up, well, hell, it's just the preseason, it doesn't mean anything! :D

by bradyk2 on Oct 9, 2007 10:22 AM PDT reply actions

YESSS!

Now I dont have to work anymore!!! 24/7 status on GSOM hallelujah hollaback!

WhorRIORS back up in dis batch again..

by WingStop Warrior on Oct 9, 2007 10:38 AM PDT reply actions

I'm gonna come home and catch it

Late Night after the only Hornets game this season in OKC....:-( Probobly the last time I'll watch them when they don't play the Magic or Warriors. If not, I'll tape it.

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Oct 9, 2007 10:58 AM PDT reply actions

while

Bucher is definitly one of the better writers, it is obvious that most of the writers and pundits are really not watching the games. People were taking shots at the Warriors for naming Jacks a captain, but anyone who watched the last 25 games of the year could clearly see he was a leader on that team.

by Nellieball on Oct 9, 2007 11:16 AM PDT reply actions

shots at stack jack

Really? i haven't seen those anywhere...got a link? I'd like to their reasoning behind knocking the move.

I will say, though, that it's a last-ditch attempt at getting him under control...maybe before getting T'd up and blowing our chances at a win, he'll see his captain's armband (or what have you) and think "hey wait, i'm a captain. i'll channel my intensity for the good of the team!"

by GameSix on Oct 9, 2007 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions

Belinelli for Real?

Cannot wait to see how this guy excels in Nellie's system. In Nellie's system, a guy like him only has to worry about making the shots, not creating them, because the pace is so fast and the ball is moving (or should be). People also say he's got pretty good court vision. What a pick. I'm glad the Warriors did not just get some college star who already peaked. Also read that Baron said POB was showing something. We can only hope; coach always said you can't teach height.

Nothing better than "The City".

by philsmith75 on Oct 9, 2007 11:31 AM PDT reply actions

Open Thread?!?!?!

W's Basketball?!?!?

I think my head is going to explode.

Ok not really, but I am pretty excited to see the young guys play and I am interested to see if T-Hud has anything left in the tank. This should be a lot of fun.

by olympicmike on Oct 9, 2007 12:44 PM PDT reply actions

Awwwwwww

Chyeaaaaaaaaaa muktukin in the house

by Muktuk on Oct 9, 2007 12:47 PM PDT reply actions

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WARRRRRRRIORS BASKETBALLL!!!!!!! STICK IT IN MY VEINS!!!!!!!!! I NEED MY EFFFING FIX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by JimBarnett2KevinGarnett on Oct 9, 2007 12:49 PM PDT reply actions

lasme will have

8 blocks and 15 rebuonds

by djchuckdeez on Oct 9, 2007 1:15 PM PDT reply actions

Marco....Belinelli

This should be fun. I just wanna see him play. Are we gonna see Kobe and Marco go at it and talk smack...in Italian? Hehehe, this is just preseason but we should be able to see how the team plays. Go Warriors!!!

by j richmark on Oct 9, 2007 2:12 PM PDT reply actions

Tonight's game

This should be fun, rumors out of Hawaii is that the Lakers want to push the ball more this year -- not at the Golden State/Phoenix pace but moreso than other Phil teams. Should make this a fun game.

Here's to nobody getting injured!

by Kurt on Oct 9, 2007 2:26 PM PDT reply actions

WOOOOOOT!

by Anomaly on Oct 9, 2007 2:37 PM PDT reply actions

Woah

Awesome picture!!!

Get well, Monta!

by goGSW24 on Oct 9, 2007 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions

Clash of the Titans!!!!

I can't wait for 9:30 or 10 o'clock.

by Psion on Oct 9, 2007 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Go dubs!

Just checked out the Lakers blog Forum Blue and Gold and it's crap. Just reminded me what a kick ass site Golden State of Mind is.

Content and the look leave them crushed!!!

"If we're gonna win, we have to play up to and beyond our potential. We're capable of doing that." - Don Nelson

by Fluid1 on Oct 9, 2007 3:09 PM PDT reply actions

I hope Josh Powell

Makes alot of score. and hoping he pass many assist to make fantasy score good. He my fav. keke

WhorRIORS back up in dis batch again..

by WingStop Warrior on Oct 9, 2007 4:13 PM PDT reply actions

josh powell

If you're hoping to see Josh Powell, you might be disappointed by his stats tonight.

Questions? Complaints?

(AIM: JetForze; email: Jon.d.ma@gmail.com)

by OptionZero @ Golden State Of Mind on Oct 9, 2007 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions

YES!!!!!

So exciting. Why is it only 4:19 and 55 seconds right now?

Get well, Monta!

by goGSW24 on Oct 9, 2007 4:20 PM PDT reply actions

Haha

Are we counting the seconds now? Dang this is going to be a long night...

by olympicmike on Oct 9, 2007 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions

Rebounding

We got torched last year against LA on the boards. The next couple of games might be a good indicator of how much we have improved this offseason if any at all.

by racsan on Oct 9, 2007 4:22 PM PDT reply actions

well

i just tryed it out on nba live 08. kobe dropped 57 and baron dropped 52. dubs win by 16 in overtime 148 to 132. b wright had some beastly dunks too

by twelve years on Oct 9, 2007 4:25 PM PDT reply actions

Computer games are nver accurate

because game players are much more fast paced than real players. Real players have to deal with tiredness, strategy, etc....while game players are mostly like, "Run up the court! Get it in the hole!" This is even more true in Live than in 2K.

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Oct 9, 2007 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions

Finally!

I can't wait to see

how Al's weight loss helped his game
the kids, especially Wright and Kaz
if Andris will use his tiny semi-jumper
how Tiratore fares against his idol Kobe
Nellieball!

by Caught Backcourt on Oct 9, 2007 5:30 PM PDT reply actions

i'm excited for the rookies

hopefully our trio of bellinelli, lasme and wright will be a source of energy, inspiration, and growing productivity throughout the season.

gotta love the 3 capos - b-diddy, jax & barnes - plus biedrins and ellis, and buki.

we've got a great team. great energy, tons of potential.

if al harrington is really working as hard as it seems, it may just come together for us.

go dubs!

Gotta love the new captains.

by OaktownWarrior on Oct 9, 2007 5:34 PM PDT reply actions

AARRRRGGGHHH!!!!

I can't watch this in SD and we haven't signed up for league pass yet (next month)!!! Is there any way to watch this??? Must see BWright Future, POB, Kaz, Beastinelli, and 19 play...must see....must...ugh

I intend on reading every damn comment on this thread in order to hear the juicy details. :-)

P.S. Nice to see some regular posters back in action too.

by sadleavy on Oct 9, 2007 5:44 PM PDT reply actions

ANYONE?

DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE I COULD WATCH THIS GAME OVER THE INTERNET?

I REALLY NEED TO SEE THIS AND THERE ARE USUALLY STREAMS OF GAMES ONLINE

ANYONE IN THE KNOW?

by pfree123 on Oct 9, 2007 7:09 PM PDT reply actions

nba.com has FREE audio league pass if you can't

get it on radio. I dunno about TV.

by callahan on Oct 9, 2007 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions

shivvvvvvvvvvvvers

i got an elevator in my house...... thats f'ing ridiculous

by stevenro59 on Oct 9, 2007 7:45 PM PDT reply actions

preseason

means absolutely nothing. still, i would like to see a little of wright since he didn't play in summer leauge

by AJC3317 on Oct 9, 2007 7:47 PM PDT reply actions

This game is ABSOLUTELY meaningless

Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

BUT why am I just dying for the clock to strike 9:30?!

by Atma Brother ONE on Oct 9, 2007 7:49 PM PDT reply actions

No!

This game will determine the fate of the universe as we know it! Forthwith!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Oct 9, 2007 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Yi Jianlian bombs

In his preseason debut:

15 minutes, 1-4 fg, 1-2 ft, 3 pts, 0 rebs, 0 ast, 6 PF

Eeeeeeeeee!

Of course NBA.com accentuates the positive: that was "enough to help the Bucks past the Bulls, 93-88" Um, OK.

Anyway, the bar has been set (low) for our BWright future...

by Sleepy Freud on Oct 9, 2007 8:36 PM PDT reply actions

Who?

Who is this Yi fellow you speak of? Sounds intriguing. Haha

by Atma Brother ONE on Oct 9, 2007 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions

I thought I missed the game but it hasn't even...

started yet.

Something about people in Hawaii always being late all the time.

by callahan on Oct 9, 2007 8:36 PM PDT reply actions

For all you guys who wanted Melvin Ely

I seem to remember some rumours about trading for the guy....I just went to the last (:-() OKC Hornets game, and Ely didn't play a lick. In the post-game show people were saying he will probobly be on IR or will be cut. So, there you go.

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Oct 9, 2007 8:44 PM PDT reply actions

last chance to go to wing stop

hahahahahaha i just did!

i got an elevator in my house...... thats f'ing ridiculous

by stevenro59 on Oct 9, 2007 9:12 PM PDT reply actions

whats the over/under on comments in this story?

like...600?

Questions? Complaints?

(AIM: JetForze; email: Jon.d.ma@gmail.com)

by OptionZero @ Golden State Of Mind on Oct 9, 2007 9:21 PM PDT reply actions

200-300

Remember, a lot of people just talk about commenting but don't comment. I'm gonna be sooo tired tomorrow....

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Oct 9, 2007 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions

The Mic on the interview with striped shirt guy is

bad, I can't hear anything.

(Oh, I have FSN Bay Area now!!!!)

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Oct 9, 2007 9:43 PM PDT reply actions

whyyy oh whyyyy

arent you in HD?! man the anticipation is killing me!

im sad guys.....i dont see zarko in his suit at all =( LOL

by iboughtazarkojersey on Oct 9, 2007 9:50 PM PDT reply actions

I feel your pain

where is Adonal sitting emotionless on the sidelines!?!!?1 Oh, how the times have passed....

(But HD doesn't matter. Tube TVs FTW!)

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Oct 9, 2007 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions

i need to find me

a blue city adonal jersey. my zarko home jersey isnt enough anymore. gotta rep the ex warriors to the fullest.

HDTV non HD channels < Tube TV cable.

my signal looks so grainy.

2 MINUTES TILL TIP OFF!!!!!!

by iboughtazarkojersey on Oct 9, 2007 9:58 PM PDT reply actions

Ah, now I understand, that always confused me....

And get the jersey now before its gone!!!!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Oct 9, 2007 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions

Let's do this!!

i'm pumped!!

" Sleepy Floyd is Superman!!!"

by CoachBarry on Oct 9, 2007 10:01 PM PDT reply actions

OMG

When will they stop talking and START THE GAME?!?!?!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Oct 9, 2007 10:04 PM PDT reply actions

GSW bandwagon is about to roll Laker fans!

by Anomaly on Oct 9, 2007 10:05 PM PDT reply actions

Uh Oh

Barnett- Establish how your rotation will work.

Nellie- Develop the young guys.

Conflict!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Oct 9, 2007 10:07 PM PDT reply actions

ENOUGH!

WITH THE COMMERCIALS!

by iboughtazarkojersey on Oct 9, 2007 10:10 PM PDT reply actions

AZUBUIKE STARTS!!!!

MY MAN, YES!!!!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Oct 9, 2007 10:10 PM PDT reply actions

Biedrins from the high post pick n' roll

just what OZ was talking about.

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Oct 9, 2007 10:14 PM PDT reply actions

heck

yes. executed like butta.

by iboughtazarkojersey on Oct 9, 2007 10:16 PM PDT reply actions

Azubuike-Phenomenal

What was originally a miscommunication about a drink turns into this AWESOMENESS!!!!

Gurading Bryant decently well, rebounding, scoring...simply amazing!!!!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Oct 9, 2007 10:17 PM PDT reply actions

Man

if you look at how we used to do against the Lakers and now....it's just not even close. Granted, it's the preseason, but the same guys are out there! Man, this is stuff I've waited TOO LONG to see!!!!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Oct 9, 2007 10:22 PM PDT reply actions

wooooooooooooooot!

Baron crrazzzy 2-2 from downtown and 2 assists :D

18-10 Dubs up
call that timeout Phil!

by Anomaly on Oct 9, 2007 10:23 PM PDT reply actions

those after practice sessions have worked out...

baron from deep 3 times. buke too..

by Big Ticket on Oct 9, 2007 10:26 PM PDT reply actions

Special K

Is on Fire... 12 points already

"If we're gonna win, we have to play up to and beyond our potential. We're capable of doing that." - Don Nelson

by Fluid1 on Oct 9, 2007 10:27 PM PDT reply actions

man we're lookin

SOLID. Special K is nuts right now. looks like hes out to prove something.

by iboughtazarkojersey on Oct 9, 2007 10:28 PM PDT reply actions

Lakers have barely over half our score

31-16 XD

The Lakers are just playing some uninspired ball out there. None of the players are really caring about this game. I can't blame them, but comeon!

Hopefully it'll get more interesting once the young 'uns and the bench 'uns come out.

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Oct 9, 2007 10:30 PM PDT reply actions

oh my!

it feels like 2007 all over again!

oh wait, it's still 2007.

IT FEELS LIKE LAST SEASON ALL OVER AGAIN!

Warriors

by emeyeceeONE on Oct 9, 2007 10:31 PM PDT reply actions

Special K

On fire!!!!! Rebounding, scoring, stealing...

Azubuike's our starting 2-guard, end the debate.

31-14 Ws to start.

Meanwhile, Kobe scoreless. Lakers radio announcers: he's "content to get the other players involved." Kobe? Um, OK...

by Sleepy Freud on Oct 9, 2007 10:31 PM PDT reply actions

YES!

Azubuike's our starting 2-guard, end the debate.

We all now speak the truth!!!!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Oct 9, 2007 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Good to see Harrington picked up

right where he left off last year. No finish. He just needs to play his game and stop worrying about it.

by eshock @ Golden State Of Mind on Oct 9, 2007 10:32 PM PDT reply actions

Does Kobe look

like he is purposely being passive because he's still mad at the front office or is he just feeling his way out and letting his teammates get theirs before he goes off?

by emeyeceeONE on Oct 9, 2007 10:32 PM PDT reply actions

He looks like

he's playing in a preseason game. To him, it's probobly just another practice session.

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Oct 9, 2007 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions

what a beautiful

touch pass by jackson to kaz for the layup.

by eshock @ Golden State Of Mind on Oct 9, 2007 10:35 PM PDT reply actions

Does anyone realise

we just racked up 41 points in the 1st quarter? INSANE!!!!

Tony.psd = Da Man

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by Zorgon on Oct 9, 2007 10:35 PM PDT reply actions

and made it look easy

by the evil monkey on Oct 9, 2007 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions

41-20 after one ;-D

Lakers announcers sound like someone shot their dog. They have no efffing idea what hit 'em.

"The Warriors are in playoff form..."

"Running an open-floor clinic..."

"Lakers two steps slow..."

"Warriors running right by 'em..."

by Sleepy Freud on Oct 9, 2007 10:37 PM PDT reply actions

Eh

I bet about 10 Lakers fans are watching this game right now.

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Oct 9, 2007 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions

41-20

geeeeezzzz louiisssseee!!!

"Lakers look 2 steps slow so far..."
"Look like their heads are on a swivel... just can't keep up"

shooting:

65% GSW
35% LAL

INSAAANE!!!

by Anomaly on Oct 9, 2007 10:37 PM PDT reply actions

Cherry quarter

Wow. Don't talk about trading Baron for Kobe.

Ever.

by Gringosaan on Oct 9, 2007 10:37 PM PDT reply actions

Baron for Kobe? :-D

Sign me up!

So says my brain, anyway. Heart obviously says otherwise.

by Sleepy Freud on Oct 9, 2007 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions

can't believe

how exciting - and i'm just listening to the game lol

can't wait to see B WRIGHT!!!

by Anomaly on Oct 9, 2007 10:38 PM PDT reply actions

41-20

Looks like they are in regular season form already. Like they haven't had any time off.

by Fantasy Junkie on Oct 9, 2007 10:39 PM PDT reply actions

Never seen Hudson play

this should be interesting.

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Oct 9, 2007 10:39 PM PDT reply actions

WOW

Playoff form guys! Seems like we are headed to another insane season!! Run n Gun Nelli style

F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Oct 9, 2007 10:39 PM PDT reply actions

Uh Oh

POB time.

Tony.psd = Da Man

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by Zorgon on Oct 9, 2007 10:41 PM PDT reply actions

POB

Double Block! Can he keep it up?!

Tony.psd = Da Man

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by Zorgon on Oct 9, 2007 10:42 PM PDT reply actions

POB....

BLOCK!

by Anomaly on Oct 9, 2007 10:42 PM PDT reply actions

Great to see

Special K and Harrington playing to well, and the whole team actually. Nice surprise to see THud get some burn already.

I TOOK A NAP FROM 6PM ON JUST TO WASTE TIME TIL THE GAME CAME ON!!!

...never a fairweather fan...

by BayBoyNLA on Oct 9, 2007 10:43 PM PDT reply actions

POB

show us what you got bro. Al, way to shoot through it.

by eshock @ Golden State Of Mind on Oct 9, 2007 10:44 PM PDT reply actions

48-20 Ws

Harrington everywhere. POB rejecting Bynum, crashing the glass.

Preseason, whatever, this is insane. This is the Lakers' starters!

by Sleepy Freud on Oct 9, 2007 10:44 PM PDT reply actions

Gahhhhhhhhh

I've been looking forward to watching this for the past month. I subscribed to the Sports package from DirecTV in order to get FSN Bay Area (I live in Chico, CA), and was able to watch the Warriors roundtable show. And promptly at 10pm, the screen goes blank. Apparently I'm blacked out!?!?!? I really don't understand this, but I'm incredibly pissed off. Incredibly.

by apatino on Oct 9, 2007 10:44 PM PDT reply actions

NBA.COM

you can still listen to it, i know, not quite the same... but at least you can hear the Lakers commentators fishing for ANYTHING positive to say about their team lol

by Anomaly on Oct 9, 2007 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions

Did he just say Belly-Nelly?

Thanks, man. Listening now. This blackout stuff is so ridiculous.

by apatino on Oct 9, 2007 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions

I wasn't blacked out

maybe cause you're...in Hawaii? Lol.

I live in Oklahoma City though. So the only things blacked out are Mavs games sometimes. :-/

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Oct 9, 2007 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions

AIYAIYAIYAIYAIYAIYAIYAIYAIYAIYAIYAI

If War brings peace Dubz wit' it den!

by gsdubz on Oct 9, 2007 10:46 PM PDT reply actions

I gotta watch this on mute

The Lakers commentators are aggravating, so biased. I envy you all in the Bay.

UH OH, Belli time.

...never a fairweather fan...

by BayBoyNLA on Oct 9, 2007 10:46 PM PDT reply actions

OOOH

Fallaway. Did that look like a blatant 1-on-1? Hope he doesn't get too excited and throw up too many shots

...never a fairweather fan...

by BayBoyNLA on Oct 9, 2007 10:49 PM PDT reply actions

Uh Oh

Pat Burke time.

Tony.psd = Da Man

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by Zorgon on Oct 9, 2007 10:50 PM PDT reply actions

thats dirty...

b-nelli with a step back, between the legs pull-up jumper. looking forward to see that more...

by Big Ticket on Oct 9, 2007 10:50 PM PDT reply actions

Kelenna Azuibuike

Equals J-rich 2.0. Possibly better? Plus, he's younger and waaaay cheaper.

by WarriorForLife on Oct 9, 2007 10:50 PM PDT reply actions

lol

looked like they played keepaway from Burke.

Tony.psd = Da Man

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by Zorgon on Oct 9, 2007 10:50 PM PDT reply actions

Don't pass to Burke!

HILARIOUS.

He kinda looks like my man Adonal out there. Maybe he fills the same role? Don't know, haven't seen him play.

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Oct 9, 2007 10:53 PM PDT reply actions

Ok

they're passing to him now.

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Oct 9, 2007 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions

your new favorite player

is Pat Burke, face it

...never a fairweather fan...

by BayBoyNLA on Oct 9, 2007 10:56 PM PDT reply actions

UH no....

Not really. If you'd look earlier, I was crazy over Kelenna. It's looking to be him, unless POB or Lasme can pull off an amazing.

Tony.psd = Da Man

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by Zorgon on Oct 9, 2007 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions

who's the leading scorer so far?

by Athletix Man on Oct 9, 2007 10:59 PM PDT reply actions

Kelenna Azubuike

Not sure how many.

Tony.psd = Da Man

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by Zorgon on Oct 9, 2007 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions

So what should i put as my new webpin

by Athletix Man on Oct 9, 2007 11:02 PM PDT reply actions

Who haven't we seen?

Put in someone else, our lead is dropping back to 21. Plus Burke is our go to guy

...never a fairweather fan...

by BayBoyNLA on Oct 9, 2007 11:02 PM PDT reply actions

Hmmm

2 other invitees
Kosta Coast
Lasme

I THINK that's about it....

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Oct 9, 2007 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions

Looking at Roster now

Tierre Brown
Carlos Powell
Braandan Wright
Stephane Lasme
Austin Croshere

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Oct 9, 2007 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions

lol turiaf

only dude to stand up on the 3 attempt. the it misses and he's like "oh snap...i'll just jump around and try to look cool"

by AJC3317 on Oct 9, 2007 11:06 PM PDT reply actions

For reals, man

That was crazy.

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Oct 9, 2007 11:08 PM PDT up reply actions

Not a good start from MP

Harrington's scoring- ditto Belinelli- Kelena's doing a bit of everything, and POB's not getting embarrassed!

Pietrus could get hosed this year. With Kelena, Belinelli, Jackson and even Barnes, he doesn't bring anything new to the court. The combination of 3-pt shooting and rebounding is nice, but those other guys can all shoot and Kelena's doing his best JRich-impersonation so far.

Pietrus' chance of even contributing as much as he did last year boils down to whether or not Lasme or Wright earn the trust of Nellie to occupy a forward spot for 15+ minutes a game. If they do, Pietrus could be gone by the trade deadline...

by BingBluNT on Oct 9, 2007 11:08 PM PDT reply actions

I'm gonig to sleep now

as school calls. I can't belive I'm going to miss Lasme....:-(

I look forward to the recap!!!!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Oct 9, 2007 11:10 PM PDT reply actions

Least valuable players:

Barnes, Hudson, MP2

Offense absolutely died with them trying to initiate.

Lead cut from 27 to 13 at the half.

by Sleepy Freud on Oct 9, 2007 11:10 PM PDT reply actions

agreed 100%

and pat burke minutes = waste of time.

by the evil monkey on Oct 9, 2007 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions

any body know

kabuki's stat line?

THIS IS OOOAKLAND!!!

by Tim N Chris Burger on Oct 9, 2007 11:13 PM PDT reply actions

mira aqui

http://www.nba.com/games/20071009/GSWLAL/boxscore.html

by BingBluNT on Oct 9, 2007 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions

G O D

Nelli's gotta start this guy...

THIS IS OOOAKLAND!!!

by Tim N Chris Burger on Oct 9, 2007 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions

nba.com box score

check all the stats:
http://www.nba.com/games/20071009/GSWLAL/boxscore.html

F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Oct 9, 2007 11:17 PM PDT reply actions

don't we have another scorer?

bsides Boom, SJax and Belli? Well we've seen Burke, but shouldn't there be some firepower like um...Croshere?

...never a fairweather fan...

by BayBoyNLA on Oct 9, 2007 11:20 PM PDT reply actions

Bookie

looks like he's ready to roll

Where's ^^^^ Biedrins?

by tadams1080 on Oct 9, 2007 11:28 PM PDT reply actions

Is

Buke a restricted free agent after he ops out next year?

by Zig on Oct 9, 2007 11:31 PM PDT reply actions

ok MP2 better step it up

and it looks like he might be...with all the new and young guys in there.
The Lakers commentators just asked why would they double POB...

Because he's UNSTOPPABLE BABY!
MP2 and POB are holding us together, lol!!

...never a fairweather fan...

by BayBoyNLA on Oct 9, 2007 11:32 PM PDT reply actions

my surprises

POB, KAZ and Tierre Brown. Get well AB, but POB looks like he can actually play!

by eshock @ Golden State Of Mind on Oct 9, 2007 11:32 PM PDT reply actions

You know the Fakers are in trouble

When they feel the need to double down POB.

THIS IS OOOAKLAND!!!

by Tim N Chris Burger on Oct 9, 2007 11:32 PM PDT reply actions

POB

heyyyy

by Zig on Oct 9, 2007 11:32 PM PDT reply actions

O'Bryant

is looking gooooood.

by WarriorForLife on Oct 9, 2007 11:32 PM PDT reply actions

POBs

playin' like my 2k8 season! YaDAdaMean?!?!

by Tony.psd on Oct 9, 2007 11:36 PM PDT up reply actions

WOW

POB is showing something weve never seen before from him. is this the POB montgomery must of seen from himm??? lol

by GSwarrior on Oct 9, 2007 11:33 PM PDT reply actions

are we going to get some

rookies tonight other than Nelliesbelli?

by Zig on Oct 9, 2007 11:34 PM PDT reply actions

Azubuike

Is absolutely outplaying Kobe Bryant. It's not close.

Croshere is sucking -- no surprise. POB looks 20 times better than him.

Mychal Thompson says, "I wonder what Azubuike means in his native tongue" ... um, you mean in English? Dumbass.

by Sleepy Freud on Oct 9, 2007 11:34 PM PDT reply actions

POB

has no offense

Croshere was hurt yesterday

by Zig on Oct 9, 2007 11:38 PM PDT up reply actions

POB

has ten rebounds. I don't care if he can't score if he can rebound and defend. He couldn't do any of those things last year.

by mikej @ Golden State Of Mind on Oct 9, 2007 11:46 PM PDT up reply actions

SHHH!

Dude, I think Kobe Heard You!

THIS IS OOOAKLAND!!!

by Tim N Chris Burger on Oct 9, 2007 11:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Buike

is outplaying everybody; on the other hand, Kobe is pouting rather than playing.

by mikej @ Golden State Of Mind on Oct 9, 2007 11:48 PM PDT up reply actions

Maybe now

POB = Prince Of Blocks

THIS IS OOOAKLAND!!!

by Tim N Chris Burger on Oct 9, 2007 11:37 PM PDT reply actions

why isnt

brandon wright playing?

by twelve years on Oct 9, 2007 11:40 PM PDT reply actions

B WRIGHT?

DELAYED FLIGHT? WHADDUP NELLIE!? :(

by Anomaly on Oct 9, 2007 11:44 PM PDT reply actions

well...

none of the rookies have played yet: remember that Nellie doesn't consider Belinelli a rook.

Hopefully we'll see Wright in the 4th quarter

by BingBluNT on Oct 9, 2007 11:47 PM PDT reply actions

Buike umm wow

by Athletix Man on Oct 9, 2007 11:48 PM PDT reply actions

Kabuki

is playing so well that the LA announcers can't decide what to call him. I've heard As-a-BEEK-ee, Az-oo-boo-kay, Az-ee-boo-kay...just about everything but his actual name.

by mikej @ Golden State Of Mind on Oct 9, 2007 11:51 PM PDT up reply actions

OMG

BOOKIE!

Where's ^^^^ Biedrins?

by tadams1080 on Oct 9, 2007 11:48 PM PDT reply actions

Azuibuke

is putting on an amazing show. Finishing around the rim with SC highlights, hitting from outside, rebounding, and playing d. This is ridiculous

by BingBluNT on Oct 9, 2007 11:48 PM PDT reply actions

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If War brings peace Dubz wit' it den!

by gsdubz on Oct 9, 2007 11:49 PM PDT reply actions

who isn't excited

about Buke now? He's the truth from what I can see

...never a fairweather fan...

by BayBoyNLA on Oct 9, 2007 11:49 PM PDT reply actions

Azubuike

Can I get an "Azubuike"?!

Say it again!

by LosGuerreros on Oct 9, 2007 11:49 PM PDT reply actions

It's good to see

the stupid life vest warm ups are gone

by Athletix Man on Oct 9, 2007 11:51 PM PDT reply actions

Holy Azubuike!!!!!

Going mano-a-mano with Kobe, and totally dominating.

24 points, 6 boards, zero turnovers.

Dubs are leading by like 45 points with him on the floor.

And POB is dominating the glass.

by Sleepy Freud on Oct 9, 2007 11:51 PM PDT reply actions

make that 12 rebounds

for POB.

by mikej @ Golden State Of Mind on Oct 9, 2007 11:55 PM PDT reply actions

"Don Nelson basketball at its best...

haphazard play up and down the court." Now THAT compliment was backhanded like Jimmy Connors.

by mikej @ Golden State Of Mind on Oct 9, 2007 11:56 PM PDT reply actions

uhh, let's not piss off kobe too much

he will light us up tomorrow night. but, let's enjoy kaz's dominance while we can.

by eshock @ Golden State Of Mind on Oct 9, 2007 11:57 PM PDT reply actions

POB

POB's line thusfar:

12 boards (4 offensive), 3 blocks, 2 dimes, 1 steal and 0 turn overs.

Impressive work!

He makes you wonder what Azubuike means in his native language.

by LosGuerreros on Oct 9, 2007 11:59 PM PDT reply actions

What a great pick up...

from the D-League. First Buki, now this new POB fella. Good stuff Mulson. I'm surprised this kid wasn't a lottery pick.

Through thinNthinN?

by k759 on Oct 10, 2007 12:05 AM PDT up reply actions

Ws choking it away

Without Azubuike, they're hopeless.

by Sleepy Freud on Oct 10, 2007 12:07 AM PDT reply actions

um they just want to entertain

the fans, by making it close

by Athletix Man on Oct 10, 2007 12:07 AM PDT reply actions

Or maybe nelli

wants the youngsters to experience the tension of a tight game.

THIS IS OOOAKLAND!!!

by Tim N Chris Burger on Oct 10, 2007 12:14 AM PDT up reply actions

it's preseason

Boom, Jax and Al haven't played since the 1st, we don't wanna make a statement, just check out lineups...let the young guys get used to annoying teams like the Lakers late in games

...never a fairweather fan...

by BayBoyNLA on Oct 10, 2007 12:10 AM PDT reply actions

yep, have no problem with it

Now buike will lead them to the win by himself

by Athletix Man on Oct 10, 2007 12:12 AM PDT up reply actions

Lakers lead

21-2 run for the Fvckers backups to take the lead.

by Sleepy Freud on Oct 10, 2007 12:11 AM PDT reply actions

man i wish i was there

right now. sucks hearing all the lakers fans. where were they in the first 3 quarters?? id be yelling my head off throughout the whole game regardless if it was preseason or not! haha. i dont care if it doesnt count....i want to win this game!!!!!!!

by iboughtazarkojersey on Oct 10, 2007 12:12 AM PDT reply actions

faker fans

enough said

by nautica on Oct 10, 2007 12:13 AM PDT up reply actions

Man....Barnes is stinking it up....

He's trying way too hard.....

by ThermoElectro on Oct 10, 2007 12:16 AM PDT reply actions

It's Buike time

by Athletix Man on Oct 10, 2007 12:26 AM PDT reply actions

Azu gaining respect

from the refs in one game! Crittendon looks like a real contributor.

by eshock @ Golden State Of Mind on Oct 10, 2007 12:27 AM PDT reply actions

OK Burke is an idiot

by Athletix Man on Oct 10, 2007 12:29 AM PDT reply actions

Burke, meet Pietrus

you dumb ass

by eshock @ Golden State Of Mind on Oct 10, 2007 12:30 AM PDT reply actions

lol

by Athletix Man on Oct 10, 2007 12:30 AM PDT up reply actions

ya

why would you take a 3 there?

Where's ^^^^ Biedrins?

by tadams1080 on Oct 10, 2007 12:30 AM PDT reply actions

Burke = ??????

THIS IS OOOAKLAND!!!

by Tim N Chris Burger on Oct 10, 2007 12:32 AM PDT up reply actions

Never any doubt, they would win

by Athletix Man on Oct 10, 2007 12:35 AM PDT reply actions

Heh

I'll take it. Nice job, THUD.

Team Hero: Special K
Honorable Mention: POB

by Sleepy Freud on Oct 10, 2007 12:39 AM PDT up reply actions

HAHA

HAHA GAME BABY!

Where's ^^^^ Biedrins?

by tadams1080 on Oct 10, 2007 12:35 AM PDT reply actions

wow

nice ending

by disguy on Oct 10, 2007 12:35 AM PDT reply actions

333333333333333

33333333333333333!!!!!!!!!!! hudson!!!!!!

by llamalimbo1 on Oct 10, 2007 12:36 AM PDT reply actions

YEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!

hudson is officially cool in my book!

by iboughtazarkojersey on Oct 10, 2007 12:37 AM PDT reply actions

hudson

IS THE SHIT! Man, and to think that was a preseason game haha. Shoot.

by JKiamJK on Oct 10, 2007 12:38 AM PDT reply actions

nice game by Wright .... ?

pppfffffftt :{

by Anomaly on Oct 10, 2007 12:39 AM PDT reply actions

BUIKE

27 points, 9 boards. ZERO turnovers. Enough said. J-rich who?

by WarriorForLife on Oct 10, 2007 12:40 AM PDT reply actions

whoa

dont insult jrich like that...

by llamalimbo1 on Oct 10, 2007 12:45 AM PDT up reply actions

WOOT!

somehow i knew we would come through at the buzzer! What an exciting game! And to think it was a preseason game! Can't wait for the regular season to come.

The J-RICH show is on his way out...=(

by dajrichshow on Oct 10, 2007 12:45 AM PDT reply actions

seriously...

no bad mouthing jrich please

by iboughtazarkojersey on Oct 10, 2007 12:48 AM PDT reply actions

Who bad-mouthed JRich?

You mean the "JRich who?" comment? C'mon, it's a game-thread. People say a lot of stuff in the passion of the moment. You know we're all thinking it. It's almost uncanny how seamlessly Special K seems to have stepped into JRich's shoes.

Sick hops and throwdowns? Check.
Uncanny knack for putting the ball in the hole? Check.
Determination to improve every facet of his game? Check.
Crashes the glass well for his size? Check.
Handsome face and cut body? Check.
$12 million pricetag? Ummm...

by Sleepy Freud on Oct 10, 2007 2:22 AM PDT up reply actions

FUTURE NBA CHAMPIONS! 70 WINS BABY!

ITS GONNA HAPPEN, THE NBA WANTS IT, WE WANT IT, AND THESE GUYS DESERVE IT! WHAT HEART! WHAT HEART!

If War brings peace Dubz wit' it den!

by gsdubz on Oct 10, 2007 12:51 AM PDT reply actions

Oh BOY

I don't care where Wright was. I wanted to see him play, but hey. When we were down in the fourth, I almost smelled one of those close Laker losses. But THUD came through. My buddy predicted it in the time out and it happened. Azi....good job my friend. props to POB. I never would have thought it. And Belinelli...nice D skillz, but quit taking unnecessary fade-aways. Burke played well until the end when he tried to show off.

WE WOULD HAVE OWNED THEM IF WE PLAYED OUR STARTERS MORE THAN ONE QUARTER. AND MONTA????

Beli or Bust

by danielholl on Oct 10, 2007 12:51 AM PDT reply actions

ewwwww

Those Laker fans, ugh. It was great to see THUD shut them all up! ahahahahah. And Biedrins always puts a smile on my face (no homo) when he gets off the bench and cheers after a game winning shot.

And lol, Kosta made me laugh... everyone got off the bench and ran to THUD, but Kosta stayed there with his fist in the air screaming "YEAHHH!!!!!!!".

Ahhhhhh. These moments are so heartwarming. It was great seeing the rookies go in that group celebration after the game winning shot, and seeing them being part of the family.

by Five Ten Entertainment on Oct 10, 2007 12:57 AM PDT reply actions

werd

JRICH WHO? LETS RING IN THE ERA OF AZUBUIKE SON.

J RICH WHO?

WHOZUBUIKE! AZUBUIKE!

If anything, tonight just proved that J-Rich was the right person to move in trade because what he does can be replaced if everyone pulls a smidgeon more weight.

Honestly, good luck in Charlotte, J-Rich.

http://westcoastbiased.blogspot.com

by coma @ Golden State Of Mind on Oct 10, 2007 12:59 AM PDT reply actions

Whew...

good to see echos of last season!!!

by RubberDubDubs on Oct 10, 2007 1:01 AM PDT reply actions

Man...

the W's still find a way to make a thrilling victory, even in
the pre-season. Awesome display of talent from our new
acquisitions and Dub vets. Kaz is a BEAST! POB is playing
with a new fire. Bring on the the season!

by ThisIZtheSeason on Oct 10, 2007 1:22 AM PDT reply actions

Way to go, especially young guys(Fantasy League?)

Great win, last shot too. Good to see O'bryant rebounding and playing some defense. If he keeps this up, he'll be the permanent backup Center and the team needs that desperately. Hudson needs to play well like he did and stay healthy but the guy didn't play much like a PG hey with only one assist. Azu might well make the guard rotation still one of the best in the nba. He has come out of nowhere and been real good. I stil lwant Monta to be the starting SG and he may well leave if he doesn't when it is time to be resigned. He has star potential and I don't want to see him go.

Also, what is happening with fantasy league? Two years ago we played on yahoo but no talk of it now. I'll make one or two leagues up if guys are willing to join. Come and talk to us on goldenstwarriors.com and we'll get fantasy league going!

Thanks again for all the good work guys!

by migya on Oct 10, 2007 1:23 AM PDT reply actions

wow

Just finished the game now (DVR) and I must say that was a lot of fun for a preseason game. Can't wait till the season starts GSoM night II is going to be crazy.

by olympicmike on Oct 10, 2007 1:27 AM PDT reply actions

you guys are getting way too excited over this.

The fact that it was this close made me kinda disappointed. Of course I am happy the warriors won but this lakers team was missing 2 starters and Kwame Brown. Who knows what would have happened if Walton and Odom were playing even if it was only for 20 minutes.

by saintdee on Oct 10, 2007 1:31 AM PDT reply actions

Ummmm...

And how many minutes did Baron play? Jack? Harrington? Biedrins? Monta?

They made their big runs with our second and third units on the floor -- Cro, Burke, Hudson, et al. WIth even one or two starters in, we absolutely owned them.

Yeah, it's a preseason game. I think the kids are aware of that. Too excited? What are fans supposed to do in a game thread? Quietly rustle their stat sheets?

by Sleepy Freud on Oct 10, 2007 2:38 AM PDT up reply actions

Fantasy Sleeper

P.O.B.!!! Oh man, it was nice to finally see O'Bryant show flashes of brilliance. I'm totally drafting this guy!! O.K. maybe not yet...but I would pick him up on waiver wire.

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