OPEN THREAD: Game #10 - Warriors @ Celtics

Warriors (W-L): 3-6
Celtics (W-L): 8-1
Vegas Odds Celtics by 9.5 (Source: Yahoo)
Time: 4:30 PM PST (FSN Bay Area)
Clearly, the quintessential Warriors fan had evolved in recent years. Rising from the bottom scraps NBA, the Warriors of recent years (or rather, year) have amazed, shocked, and baffled fans of the Warriors and the NBA to no end. And not just in a good way.
Let's face it. We are one of the most volatile teams in the league. No one really knows when the Warriors are going to implode or erupt. (Least of all Warriors fans!) All I know is when we do decide to get together and play as a team, the mighty have fallen in our wake. Last season we claimed victories over giants like Detroit, Utah, San Antonio, Phoenix and I'm pretty we even got a few against the Dallas Mavericks. I'll have to check that one out for sure. *Insert annoying smirk here.*
So I ask you. "Why not Boston?!" And I know your answers. "Garnett. Pierce. Allen. Away game. Best record in the NBA." Compelling points indeed.
Honestly, I have no answer. Boston has been stomping the league with its incredible trio and has so far lived up to every bit of hype garnered in the offseason. I know that we have a team capable of winning, but a lot of things have to go right. They have a tremendous amount of weapons to contain, and we're going to need to make a solid attempt to crash the boards, run plays that give us smarter shots, and (dear god) MAKE OUR FREE THROWS to even stand a chance in tonight's contest.
Now I know how Luke felt.
Keep your fingers crossed tonight Warriors Nation. We're trying to catch a bus to Upset City.
Predictions: Thanks for the reminder semarubaka!
1) Garnett steps all over Andris like Mario over so many Koopa Troopas.
2) Baron posterizes KG; Boston fans respond by hurling clam chowder.
3) Ray Allen uses the word "wicked" in an argument with the refs.
4) Warriors by 1.
GET `EM WARRIORS!
Be sure to stop by and show some love to our SB Nation friends at Green Bandwagon to get a Celtics point of view on tonight's events.
Update (Fantasy Junkie): Boxscore (NBA.com)
Update 2 (Atma Brother #1): Warriors lose a "close" one in Boston 82-105.
Stay tuned for the recap...
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free throws + swarming defense
attack the rim
- anyway here's my opening play: BD drives on the Celts abusing their PGs & drawing KG then dishes to AB for a dunk
- next play reeeeeeepeat
- next play ....
should be fun to watch
interesting thing about Dubs fans
i know if we ever reached that level of success where titles are expected and making the playoffs are mere technicality and i'm sitting in the arena next to some shmuck rocking a Davis jersey but wearing shades and talking on his cell phone not even watching the game, i WILL slug him.
say hello to your second loss of the season KG!
"Hey, i'm a warrior fan so i'm naturally pessimistic." - Kenntoe
by Anomaly on Nov 21, 2007 12:52 PM PST reply actions
keys to the game
- Defensive rotations - When KG gets the ball in the post, they're going to have to aggressively double-team him. At the same time, they're going to have to have rotate quickly, to not leave Pierce or Allen with wide open 3's.
- Free throws - The Celtics are too good for the Warriors to leave a lot of points at the line. They're going to need to shoot at least in the mid or high 70% range to have a chance.
- Steals - Steals lead to fast breaks, which the Warriors rely heavily on. They don't have much of a halfcourt set, other than posting up players like Baron and Jack, when there's a mismatch. If they can play aggressive D like last game, and get a bunch of steals, it will really put pressure on the Celtics.
by EternalWarriorsOptimist on Nov 21, 2007 12:54 PM PST reply actions
I might be insane
by Tenorca on Nov 21, 2007 1:02 PM PST reply actions
We could win this
I think Capt. Jack can cover Pierce one on one. I also think BD can take Allen. We can gang cover KG. If we can hold 2 of the 3 to 5 below their avg, we might pull off the upset.
Oh and BD + Jax gotta score at least 55.
Best duo since...
by Tim N Chris Burger on Nov 21, 2007 1:08 PM PST reply actions
Without Al...
Prediction
Best duo since...
by Tim N Chris Burger on Nov 21, 2007 1:56 PM PST reply actions
I agree...
My prediction:
wins are a comin'
I agree...
Free Throws don't matter
With UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on our side, anything is possible!!!!

Getting Hyphy with the Warriors!!!!
Tony.psd = Da Man
http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/
Anyone
hope it works
by barojax on Nov 21, 2007 4:33 PM PST up reply actions
you do realize
spread
by WingStop Warrior on Nov 21, 2007 4:15 PM PST reply actions
They cannot
Go Dubs!
by muritqua on Nov 21, 2007 4:40 PM PST reply actions
Pietrus starting over Al
i saw nelson crack a smile
wow what
wow what
wow we can't buy an open jumper
man
Ballin
Dampier wouldn't play any more than Mbenga
so im guessing you want a guy like
DJ
I think its POB time, to guard KG!
Ballin
Drat
by Tenorca on Nov 21, 2007 4:57 PM PST reply actions
i am loving
can they stop shoooooting
there will be times when we make 5 3's in a row
we're playing great D
dude
Offense is crap, no movement, and we're stone cold. Fail.
24 > 23
AIM: Jetforze
by OptionZero @ Golden State Of Mind on Nov 21, 2007 5:10 PM PST reply actions
even Az misses wide open 3
I'm stuck listening...
by Tenorca on Nov 21, 2007 5:21 PM PST reply actions
sorry
by Tenorca on Nov 21, 2007 5:22 PM PST up reply actions
It just hit me
Best duo since...
by Tim N Chris Burger on Nov 21, 2007 5:22 PM PST reply actions
we haven't made a 3 yet
Croshere v. Scalabrine
by Tenorca on Nov 21, 2007 5:23 PM PST reply actions
Is this as painful on TV...
by Tenorca on Nov 21, 2007 5:29 PM PST reply actions
yes jacks
am I am homer
I envy your optimism
by Tenorca on Nov 21, 2007 5:34 PM PST up reply actions
sounds like bob fitzgerald
"warriors have been out rebounded, turned the ball over 14 times, couldn't buy a bucket, and yet they're only down by 14-- amazing!"
by airport son on Nov 21, 2007 5:40 PM PST up reply actions
I don't get that
oh
looking at the box score, those are some crazy low shooting %
i always think that announcer is funny, no offense
by airport son on Nov 21, 2007 6:15 PM PST up reply actions
if
WELCOME TO THE GUN SHOW!
by tadams1080 on Nov 21, 2007 5:39 PM PST reply actions
exactly what I've been saying
Down by 13
Best duo since...
by Tim N Chris Burger on Nov 21, 2007 5:39 PM PST reply actions
insane
Offensively, however, he's pathetic. He's Foyle-bad catching and finishing. Thats bad.
24 > 23
AIM: Jetforze
by OptionZero @ Golden State Of Mind on Nov 21, 2007 5:42 PM PST reply actions
hasn't he been way worse than Foyle?
So far he seems to change shots

by bloodsweatndonuts on Nov 21, 2007 5:52 PM PST up reply actions
The real question is Who's Uglier?

by bloodsweatndonuts on Nov 21, 2007 5:52 PM PST up reply actions
lol
The "way worse" thing was about Mbenga's hands... he's been way better than I expected at slowing down KG
Ha!
by Tenorca on Nov 21, 2007 6:06 PM PST up reply actions
Does Mbenga have worse hands than Foyle

by bloodsweatndonuts on Nov 21, 2007 5:42 PM PST reply actions
well
Monta wouldn't have tried the Ally-oop
But, Foyle may have converted the other one. No way Foyle makes that 12 footer. Then again, I was in shock that Mbenga made it.

by bloodsweatndonuts on Nov 21, 2007 5:50 PM PST up reply actions
lucky to be close at half
our legs look heavy - back to back I know, but still we need some life and need to attack the rim - even with KG back there if for no other reason than to collapse the def and open some 3ptrs
All the Bellyaching by Bellinelli fans needs to stop, dude needs to hit a wide open J and stop looking scared out there
Mbenga looked better than hoped - right up to the point he couldn't finish the lob for a dunk, ugggh
where is Al anyway - any news?
reports
no details
24 > 23
AIM: Jetforze
by OptionZero @ Golden State Of Mind on Nov 21, 2007 5:55 PM PST up reply actions
allen's got a little mailman in him...
Best duo since...
by Tim N Chris Burger on Nov 21, 2007 5:59 PM PST reply actions
blasphemy
forgive me
hope is still alive
LETTS GOO
no idea why Perkins was mad
Maaaan
Tony.psd = Da Man
http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/
Argh!
Tony.psd = Da Man
http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/
play Wright the whole 4th quarter
too little too late
belinelli
Okay, just keep pushing
Contain Tony Allen!
Tony.psd = Da Man
http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/
we needed al or barnes tonite
XD
Garnett: "Get that s*** outta here!"
Tony.psd = Da Man
http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/
Uh Oh!
Tony.psd = Da Man
http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/
Wright can handle well
dick bavetta is senile
Wright is rebounding
by Tenorca on Nov 21, 2007 6:48 PM PST reply actions
il tiratore
Best duo since...
by Tim N Chris Burger on Nov 21, 2007 6:49 PM PST reply actions
belinelli
b-wright
Best duo since...
by Tim N Chris Burger on Nov 21, 2007 6:53 PM PST reply actions
Getting owned by the new Robert Traylor,Glen Davis
Tony.psd = Da Man
http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/
Its obvious nelly felt they were'nt gonna win this
Best duo since...
by Tim N Chris Burger on Nov 21, 2007 6:58 PM PST reply actions
back to back and without al and barnes
just watching the game
the shots were so bad....!!!!
my area b-team shoots better
just a long, bad night..
al was missed
by godubs11 on Nov 21, 2007 7:03 PM PST reply actions
Final score
Box score:
http://www.nba.com/games/20071121/GSWBOS/boxscore.html
GSW : FG 29/87 - 33.3% Boston FG 38/79 - 48.1%
3-pt 4/22 - 18.2% 3-pt 7/21-33.3%
FT 20/28 71.4% 22/28 - 78.6%
Reb 40 52
Tough loss due to poor shooting percentage but the bright side we saw the new Warriors play.
by muritqua on Nov 21, 2007 7:20 PM PST reply actions
ehhhhhh
by steezelle on Nov 21, 2007 9:25 PM PST reply actions
We would be a lot better if
B-Wright really impressed me. Give him some more PT.
And if we had Al and Barnes, we would've had a chance to beat them
And F U Gelen Davis, taking minutes away from MY BOY LEON POWE!!!!!!!!! Davis isnt good, he's just a fat A$$ that clogs up the lane. Leon Powe has a Offensive Game.
by Da Jrich tribute on Nov 22, 2007 12:34 AM PST reply actions
By the Way, who plays for an Asian basketball
by Da Jrich tribute on Nov 22, 2007 12:36 AM PST reply actions

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