Open Thread: Game 5 - Warriors vs. Mavs

by dj fuzzylogic on Nov 8, 2007 10:53 AM PST in Previews Comment 195 comments

Tony.psd will be rocking the Roaracle with these badboys on national TV!

Warriors (W-L): 0-4

Mavs (W-L): 3-1

Time: 7:30pm PST

TV: TNT

Radio: KNBR 680

When it rains, it pours. A slow start, a sputtering offense, and a defense that looks swiss cheese look as thick as the Great Wall of China. Furthermore, injuries are piling up already with Barnes out with a sprained finger and Ellis and Azubuike both probable.

But let's try to put all this into perspective. The Warriors 0-4 start matches the beginning of their arch rival's start last year that ended in one of the best records in NBA history. Perhaps they'll have the same trajectory as them? Well, they face THAT team tonight, the Dallas Mavericks, in their first showdown since last May, where the Warriors "served" them on televisions across the globe. PLUS, historically, the Warriors are to the Mavs as Kryptonite is to Superman, expectations are to Mike Dunleavy Jr., Mike Dunleavy Sr. is to Mike Dunleavy Jr., and lactose-based foods is to my body. And even if we do lose, at least the Warriors will be seen nationally on TNT for all those folks outside the SF Bay Area in the continental U.S. who are getting screwed by Comcast. It's Comcastic!

Anyway, this highly anticipated bout of epic proportions (we're talking Rocky vs. Apollo creed big in Rocky II) might not live up quite to the hype as both Warriors and Mavs are without some of the names that made this rivalry possible last year. No JRich, no Barnes, no Jax, no Josh Howard (injuries...thank god!), potentially no Devin Harris and Erick Dampier (not that he actually matters anyway). But I guess regardless, the new folks on both teams can be the surrogates to the history between these ball clubs. They're like the Latino boy band, Menudo, I guess. Or Destiny's Child for you children of the nineties.

The Warriors need this game more so than the Mavs need to beat the Warriors -- which is a lot. A win over the Mavs at this point in the season would give this young team some confidence that it can step up in times of crisis. Can AZ be JRich and dunk all over people? Will Pietrus play the role of Jax and shutdown Dirk -- emotionally -- as well?? Can Davis channel his less pressing side and trust his teammates to make big plays??? Will the POB vs. Dampier matchup seem like some weird projection of POB's future self???? Will a random Mav (J.J. Barea) kill the Warriors?????

We'll just have to tune in tonight to find out.

Predictions:

* Warriors by -5
* Nowitski gets dunked on ... TWICE!
* J.J. Barea is the next Steve Nash ... for one night only.
* Sportscasters make some awkward comments about the Warriors, inaccurately pronouncing names.

What are your predictions for the game? Any thoughts? Post them in the comments before, during, and after!

Update [2007-11-8 18:17:51 by dj fuzzylogic]: Also: Check out our good friends over @ Mavs Moneyball for the rival's take on how its going down.

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Look for me...

Sorry Guys, I didn't have time to do a segment, but hopefully by this weekend I can post up my inspiration 2 these 2 signs posted below... (I was house sitting and my Mom's internet was down) Check em' out and look for me- I'll be out and about the Arena... so don't be a stranger. I may just chill up top Club 200 which I think is a pretty interesting place (and atmosphere.) I'm just stoked 2 be at another game! Good times, great people, win or lose its gonna be a great time out! Look for these signs all around the arena and enjoy!

Where amazing happens..."

The mark of the Beast... POWER UP!

by Tony.psd on Nov 8, 2007 11:34 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Warriors look dead...

"RISE FROM YOUR GRAVE!"

Ronald Reagan was a jerk.

by Nooob on Nov 8, 2007 11:59 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

i thought

vince carter was "half man half amazing"? that's cool i won't tell anyone....ill pictures as always, Tony

by GameSix on Nov 8, 2007 12:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I totally forgot

Oh well... I was focusing on the whole "amazing" theme the NBA is capping off on- so uea, I guess you'll see some "Amazing" Warrior idea's at the arena from me distinguishing our dubs

by Tony.psd on Nov 8, 2007 12:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Altered Beast!!!

POWER UP... POWER UP!

anyone have any updates on Monta? My fantasy league update says he has the flu.

by david240z on Nov 8, 2007 12:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Update for everyone...

Devin Harris will be in the lineup for the Mavs and Josh Howard is labeled as a "game time decision"...but reports from Dallas sports talk radio is he will be playing.

by smt83 on Nov 8, 2007 1:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

oh man

the Altered Beast sign is HOT! I wish that were a T-Shirt, I would definetly buy it off ya

Can I kick it?

by tadams1080 on Nov 8, 2007 11:43 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

asdf

Well here's some good news, Warrior killer Josh Howard IS NOT playing tonight, he suffered a sprained ankle yesterday and they've ruled him out for tonights game.

by J Rich 4 MVP on Nov 8, 2007 11:50 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Jrich4mvp

you got a link? he's on my fantasy...so damn, but....helps the warriors so...YAY.

"Oooh, watch yo biceps Buk, watch yo biceps Bukie."

by tobin on Nov 8, 2007 12:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

asdf

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?statsId=3732

There's the link.

by J Rich 4 MVP on Nov 8, 2007 1:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Warriors

No Josh Howard and Devin Harris is a help. Jason Terry still can't guard Baron Davis, and Diop's not going to be getting Biedrins in foul trouble. If Pietrus/Azubuike can play like Jack-lite for the night on Dirk we may just have a chance in this one....

Warriors by 4 in a nailbiter down to the finish line.

HOLLA @ SECTION 213 ROW 9! I'll be rocking a BD the City jersey.

"Oooh, watch yo biceps Buk, watch yo biceps Bukie."

by tobin on Nov 8, 2007 11:53 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Brandan Wright

Barnes out, Cro out. Might Nellie be forced to play Wright more? There's no other backup PF on the roster.

Ellis/Azubuike both banged up. Belinelli might be forced to get some burn.

Baron/Beli/Pietrus/Biedrins/Al with a bench of POB, maybe Lasme. That...is a pretty short rotation, with no backcourt depth at all. Ugh.

I actually think Wright could cause Dirk problems...Dirk isn't superfleet of foot to blow by Wright, he certainly won't be posting anyone up. The upfakes and handle will be a test, but Wright's length, imo, could give Dirk fits. Brandan just needs to avoid reaching in and jumping to give Dirk a buncha FT attempts.

Questions? Complaints?

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

by OptionZero on Nov 8, 2007 12:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

yea

i agree that Dirk would probably jack him with the pump fake, but that wouldn't be any different or less or more effective than it is against Pietrus, Barnes and/or anyone else. I have a feeling Big Al will be defending him tonight... especially with no Josh Howard out there. The warriors have a chance, but any team does. I just want us to grab a win before the Sonics.

by david240z on Nov 8, 2007 12:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

i think

a savvy offensive player like Dirk would be too much for a rookie. I hope BWright gets 30 minutes tonight, but i just don't see it. I see Nellie playing MP and AL 40 minutes tonight just to get the first win of the season.

We should probably see more Belinelli with no Monta and a hurt Buike. Baron's prolly gonna log another 40+ minute game, same with AB. We'll probably see a little more of POB, but not much.

I just don't see how the warriors will win tonight. Yes we beat them in the playoffs, but we were actually playing team ball.

I don't know what the hell we're playing this year.

If Wright, Belinelli don't get some PT this game, i will be muy pissed.

Warriors, Stupidest franchise in the league.

by kenntoe on Nov 8, 2007 1:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

found this on Henry Abbott's

TrueHoop site:

David Moore of the Dallas Morning News explains some of the ways last year's debacle at the hands of the Golden State Warriors has informed recent changes in Dallas: "The Warriors are the reason Jason Terry is now a sixth man, as the Mavericks want more size and defense in the backcourt next to Devin Harris. Golden State is the reason the club flirted with Chris Webber and P.J. Brown, signed Brandon Bass and Juwan Howard and drafted Nick Fazekas. The goal is to place a decent scoring threat at center so teams don't ignore the position and place an extra interior defender on Nowitzki."

actually from the Dallas Morning Star by David Moore:

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/basketball/mavs/stories/110807dnspomoore.388f2f9.htm l

Warriors, Stupidest franchise in the league.

by kenntoe on Nov 8, 2007 2:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

i would be surprised

if wright gives nowitzki, the MVP of the freaking league problems. i guess anything is possible. i know you said he could give him fits, but i would be very, albeit pleasantly surprised, if he gives him problems

we will miss your j rich

by ripjrich on Nov 8, 2007 2:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Lets hope so

He looked a little overexcited against the Cavs. He missed one pretty obvious defense assignment by drifting towards the ball and that drive/pull-up/oh-crap shot was definitely nerves. He needs to settle in a little but play focused ball. Could be said for every dub so far though...why is Monta throwing the ball backward over his head with 1:30 left anyway?

I may sound like I am complaining, just want to see the Warriors step it up like we all know they are capable of. I didn't think team chemistry would be lacking, but it appears that way.

by belli nellie on Nov 8, 2007 3:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Wish me luck...

Im sneakin a gang of food in 2nite! I just got back from the atm... pulled $40 bones, dropped $20 on gas... $15 later for parking... I don't think $5 bucks is enough for a churro! Im sneakin in health bars and granola... waaaaay healthier than an $8 dollar Oracle Dawg! Word up.

by Tony.psd on Nov 8, 2007 12:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

churro

it just may be $6.50!

by lyricalgenius on Nov 8, 2007 12:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Tough times...

Usually by the 3rd or 4th quarter my wife and I get mad thirsty- it blows 2 realize that when u buy 2 bottled waters- it costs 9 bucks... let alone 1 being half that price... and its the same sh!t as in 7-11 but 3 bucks more! Im stuffin' a diet coke in my pocket too lol! also- I just love it when u go 2 a hella busy game, like 2nite and when u ask for I don't know... chicken strips around the end of th 3rd quarter and the concession person yells at you "WE AIN'T GOT NONE!" as if it was your fault! I love their expressions, it was just a question...!

by Tony.psd on Nov 8, 2007 12:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

save $15

Park at BART man! It's free and while it might take longer to get into the arena, it's faster to get out because you don't have to deal with all the traffic trying to stuff through 5 exits.

When you leave, get on 880 via Hegenberger or 98th instead of trying to get on at 66th.

by Fantasy Junkie on Nov 8, 2007 1:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

bart parking

how do you get to the bart parking lot from 880? do you take 66th and go pass the colisuem? or do you take hegenburger and keep going past the coliseum?

by jngai on Nov 8, 2007 4:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

i'll

be in 109... in my monta jersey

hopefully things work out and the ball bounces our way for the first time this year.

by lyricalgenius on Nov 8, 2007 12:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

lasme?

any info if he might actually get some burn? maybe he could guard dirk?

by lowchi on Nov 8, 2007 1:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

is that really

a prediction that theyre gonna lose? with the -5?

by Thoang77 on Nov 8, 2007 2:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Holla at yo boy!

Here comes a BIG W.

I'll be there in Section 109, Row 27, Seats 15/16

by Atma Brother ONE on Nov 8, 2007 3:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

-5 means...

The Warriors are favored by 5, but that line was set by our Fuzzy DJ with logic not by the odds makers in Vegas.

The North Parking lot(66th) sucks this year. The opening nite game had us stuck for an hour after the game! South parking lot (Hagenberger) is the way to go. BART SUCKS FOR LEAVING THE GAME, NOT GETTING THERE!

I hope the Dubs can pull it out. Being 0-5 will not be good considering what the Clippers and Hornets are doing!

by gabezgsw on Nov 8, 2007 3:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

usually he just puts warriors by

whatever the prediction is, without the negative, especially because seeing the line is +8, i was a bit confused

by Thoang77 on Nov 8, 2007 3:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Please Dubs, don't embarass yourselves on TNT!

I'm in NY, so this'll be my first Warrior game of the year. I'm looking forward to seeing what they do. I think (hope) win #1 will come tonight. No matter who wins, I predict it'll be a close game that's blown open in the 4th quarter.

"Sam Mack launches a prayer..."

by WarriorGirlReject on Nov 8, 2007 4:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

UNFORGETTABLE

http://broadband.nba.com/cc/playa.php?content=video&url=http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia/nba/nbac om/news/warriors_upset_070503.asx

by Atma Brother ONE on Nov 8, 2007 4:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Tip Off

Check this out! Tony is on the back page of the Tip Off for tonight's game.

by Psion on Nov 8, 2007 4:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Sorry it didn't work

here's a link to the page where you can see it. http://www.nba.com/media/warriors/TipOff_G3_1108_LOW.pdf

by Psion on Nov 8, 2007 4:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Hmmmm

Looks like this Bulls/Piston game is going to run long on TNT. Weeeeeeeak.

by Hash on Nov 8, 2007 7:13 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

U pullin for the Bulls or the Pistons?

I'm pullin for the pistons, cuz it'll feel lonely at the bottom w/ one less team there.

THIS IS OOOAKLAND!!!

by Tim N Chris Burger on Nov 8, 2007 7:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Hmmmm. Excellent point.

GO PISTONS! I don't even have a radio in my house and KNBR online has blocked the broadcast. Do I dare sit in my car on the driveway?

This could be a new low for me.

by Hash on Nov 8, 2007 7:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

damn

this game better hurry up! AND NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OVERTIME

by NinerWarrior on Nov 8, 2007 7:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

what I hate

when the early national game game goes over and I miss the tip off!

by Psion on Nov 8, 2007 7:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

good

7 min from tip... still i hope it doesnt go into OT

by NinerWarrior on Nov 8, 2007 7:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Wow!

Looks like they delayed the game slightly for broadcast. It's been a long time since a Warriors game could delay a national broadcast!

by Hash on Nov 8, 2007 7:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

one more

minute!

by Psion on Nov 8, 2007 7:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Damn!

Howard is starting.

by Hash on Nov 8, 2007 7:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

yea!

it's the Roarcle!!

by Psion on Nov 8, 2007 7:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Who cares about Howard

WE GOT MARV ALBERT!!!!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Nov 8, 2007 7:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

BARON!!!

Gotta love that mouth guard hangin out

by Hash on Nov 8, 2007 7:55 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Al

didn't even move the net!

by Psion on Nov 8, 2007 7:56 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Drives=success

Baron drives - score
AB cuts inside, scores ...

ya the broken record ...

by hardcore on Nov 8, 2007 7:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Ugh

Free throw woes continue. Pull it together Kabuki.

by Hash on Nov 8, 2007 7:58 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

azubuike struggling

can't hit a shot + 2 missed free throws

by AJC3317 on Nov 8, 2007 7:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

harington looks good

i hope they keep going to him

by AJC3317 on Nov 8, 2007 8:00 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I'm loving Azubuike and Harrington

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Nov 8, 2007 8:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

3 steps

dirk clearly took 3 steps. call the walk ref

by AJC3317 on Nov 8, 2007 8:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Grew up in Tulsa?

Whoh! He lived only an hour or so from me!!!!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Nov 8, 2007 8:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Is that.....

a....SUIT Don Nelson is wearing?

I'm scared!

(I wish it included a fish tie....)

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Nov 8, 2007 8:04 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

first harris flop

i'll try to keep a tally

by AJC3317 on Nov 8, 2007 8:08 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

how many layups

have we missed so far?

by AJC3317 on Nov 8, 2007 8:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Is that....

Brandon....Bass?

He never played a lick for the Hornets, even when they were injury-laden. Well, a lick, but not a very tasty one.

Reguardless, from what I saw, mediocre at best.

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Nov 8, 2007 8:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Big Al!

YES! PUT IT IN THE FACE!!!!!!!!!!

by Hash on Nov 8, 2007 8:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Wow. Stackhouse.

That was like a half court shot.

by Hash on Nov 8, 2007 8:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

defense looks better

at least so far

by AJC3317 on Nov 8, 2007 8:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

right now

were acually lookin pretty good except thoughs missed lay ups.

by GSwarrior on Nov 8, 2007 8:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

yeah

they'd don't look half bad. Problem is when they start diggin' into that depleted bench.

THIS IS OOOAKLAND!!!

by Tim N Chris Burger on Nov 8, 2007 8:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

5000 new season ticket holders

by the sound of the crowd, all of them corporate yuppies

by kristakahashi on Nov 8, 2007 8:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Do you think Andris stole Foyle's hands

because he thought it would help him get a Foyle-like contract?

How do you lose "good hands"? Anyone ever seen this before?

by bloodsweatndonuts on Nov 8, 2007 8:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

ehh

Biedrins looking horrible right now. not getting easy rebounds or making automatic shots he used to make last yearr.

by GSwarrior on Nov 8, 2007 8:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

barnes

does he play better injured or wut?

by NinerWarrior on Nov 8, 2007 8:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

ya i waS going to say that

biedrins looks terrible and his hands are like......foyles.

by twelve years on Nov 8, 2007 8:30 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

come on baron

is there really a need for a 28 footer with 20 seconds on the shot clock?

by AJC3317 on Nov 8, 2007 8:30 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

looking sharp

look at AJ's new hairdo and stache.....

going for that retro 70's business man during the day, pimp at night look..

shaaaarp

by InNellie WeTrust on Nov 8, 2007 8:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

b-diddy

spikes it!

by AJC3317 on Nov 8, 2007 8:36 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

OHMYGAWD!!!!!

RIDICULOUS REBOUND DUNK!!!!

by Hash on Nov 8, 2007 8:36 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

OMG

What a putback!

by saintfloppy on Nov 8, 2007 8:36 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

wow

the crowd is weak tonight. I'm surprised

by Number22Drew on Nov 8, 2007 8:37 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

belinelli

give him the ball more!!!!

by AJC3317 on Nov 8, 2007 8:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Stallone!!!

Love that touch!

by Hash on Nov 8, 2007 8:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Pietrus?

Why isn't Pietrus active tonight?

by MP2Fan on Nov 8, 2007 8:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

YEAAH

this is the warriors im used to see last yr.

by GSwarrior on Nov 8, 2007 8:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

MP2

is out with the flu

by Hash on Nov 8, 2007 8:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

2 times in 2 years

Give this man a Flu shot!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Nov 8, 2007 8:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

just as i say the crowd is weak...

they start to step it up

by Number22Drew on Nov 8, 2007 8:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Looks like them 80's niner fans

bought up all those season tickets. They sure know how to eff up a good thing.

THIS IS OOOAKLAND!!!

by Tim N Chris Burger on Nov 8, 2007 8:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

INSAAAANE!

Basket by Harrington

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Nov 8, 2007 8:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Whew!

They're bringin' the speed back! Lil' dose of National TV is what the needed!

by Hash on Nov 8, 2007 8:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I think

TMNT harrington couldof even done a freakin ninja flip with that behind the back layup

by GSwarrior on Nov 8, 2007 8:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

barnes

aiiiiiirrrrrrrballllll

by AJC3317 on Nov 8, 2007 8:46 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

nice fastbreaks tonight

getting back to run and gun warrior basketball

by AJC3317 on Nov 8, 2007 8:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

man

al has terrible hands

by kristakahashi on Nov 8, 2007 8:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Is it just me or does

dallas look like an owned team. I mean the warriors look OK, but their under manned, missing EZ shots and free throws, yet they're winning.

Puzzling...

THIS IS OOOAKLAND!!!

by Tim N Chris Burger on Nov 8, 2007 8:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

dude.

free throws. seriously.

by Hash on Nov 8, 2007 8:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

geez man

we're gonna lose because of free throws

by AJC3317 on Nov 8, 2007 8:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Guys

When will you just accept that Missed FreeThrows are a part of life? Just forget it, and move on.

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Nov 8, 2007 8:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

i've accepted

somewhere between 60-70%. we're at 36% right now. that is simply unacceptable even for a bad free throw shooting team

by AJC3317 on Nov 8, 2007 9:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I'll accept

around 5%.

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Nov 8, 2007 9:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

i'm glad

u have low standards

by AJC3317 on Nov 8, 2007 9:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

monta walked

THIS IS OOOAKLAND!!!

by Tim N Chris Burger on Nov 8, 2007 8:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

miller calling out monta

he's 100% right too. he needs lo learn to distribute a lot more

by AJC3317 on Nov 8, 2007 8:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Missed free throw are a part of life

But 4 for 11 is just sad man.

by Hash on Nov 8, 2007 8:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Wow -- Monta made both?

Stop the presses.

Goddamn Effing FTs...

Dubs 5-12
Mavs 14-15

We should really be up at least 8. Otherwise, a pretty spirited showing so far by our boys...

by Sleepy Freud on Nov 8, 2007 9:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Buke's nose

makes him look like a lion. RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWR!!

by saintfloppy on Nov 8, 2007 9:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

buki getting national interview luv

needs to stop licking his lip, tho. Who does he think he is, LL Cool J? Dude will have a mean case of chapped lips. Believe me, I know.

THIS IS OOOAKLAND!!!

by Tim N Chris Burger on Nov 8, 2007 9:04 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

fire moncrief!

what was the point of hiring moncrief if this is how bad our FT% is haha

by crazyray on Nov 8, 2007 9:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

crazyray, U MUST be a brain surgeon...

cuz your all up in my head, man!

THIS IS OOOAKLAND!!!

by Tim N Chris Burger on Nov 8, 2007 9:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

lol

hey.. we got to be happy we at least got the lead right now. uor bench is weak and we are being blessed right now that our warriors are playing a mediocre style of last years team and were wining.

by GSwarrior on Nov 8, 2007 9:13 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Did he just say

Norman, California? XD

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Nov 8, 2007 9:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

harrington 3!!!

up by 8!!!

by AJC3317 on Nov 8, 2007 9:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

8 point lead!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Nov 8, 2007 9:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

damn

all of a sudden only up 1

by AJC3317 on Nov 8, 2007 9:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Ugh

That lead diminished quickly.

by Hash on Nov 8, 2007 9:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I had to say it

before it went away

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Nov 8, 2007 9:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Dirk with the airball!

MVP! MVP! MVP!

by Hash on Nov 8, 2007 9:30 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

damn azubuike

he brought that from his feet!!!!!!

by AJC3317 on Nov 8, 2007 9:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

AZUBUIKE SLAM!!!!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Nov 8, 2007 9:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

KABUKI!!!!!!

WOW!!!

by Hash on Nov 8, 2007 9:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

j-ho

god damn. j-ho is looking like 1st half of game 4 last year. such a beast..

lets so dubs!

by InNellie WeTrust on Nov 8, 2007 9:36 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

mavs are bitchin

one bad call (that wasn't even that bad seeing as how howard did push davis) and they won't shut up about it

by AJC3317 on Nov 8, 2007 9:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Bad Monta! Bad!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Nov 8, 2007 9:46 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

terrible shot

not sure what monta was thinking there

by AJC3317 on Nov 8, 2007 9:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

that's better monta

drive and kick!

by AJC3317 on Nov 8, 2007 9:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Reggie Miller, how could you!!!!

Dallas: NOT go for the 2 for 1?!?!?!?!?

Jim Barnett will know!!!!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Nov 8, 2007 9:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Pop eye jones?

was that pop eye in the the stands when jason terry walked there

by StephenO4 on Nov 8, 2007 9:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

big 3

by davis

by AJC3317 on Nov 8, 2007 9:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

we need

al back in the game!

by J2daZ on Nov 8, 2007 9:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

holy sh!t move by davis

how did that NOT GO DOWN AAAARGH!!!!

by AJC3317 on Nov 8, 2007 10:00 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

haha

harris trying to sell a flop. whatta guy.

by GSwarrior on Nov 8, 2007 10:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Baron.

He's here to play. BEAST!

by Hash on Nov 8, 2007 10:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Oh, I've gotta get my coke and hot dog ready.

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Nov 8, 2007 10:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

baron got to watch out tho

with 5 fouls , you got to bee worrried.

by GSwarrior on Nov 8, 2007 10:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

davis should not be guarding novitzki

not with 5 fouls. he already got away with one

by AJC3317 on Nov 8, 2007 10:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

no!!!!

not 5 fouls on baron

by J2daZ on Nov 8, 2007 10:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

the warriors

are about to have a better 3pt% than ft%

by J2daZ on Nov 8, 2007 10:04 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Take monta out!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Nov 8, 2007 10:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

warriors in the bonus

they gotta cash in for getting the mavs in the penalty so early. monta can't on the first

by AJC3317 on Nov 8, 2007 10:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

or the second

by AJC3317 on Nov 8, 2007 10:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

BOOOKIE!

KEEP HIM IN!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Nov 8, 2007 10:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

our freethrows

are killin us. if we lose this game, free throws are gunna be the reason, again. we gotta take those opportunitys on the line.

by GSwarrior on Nov 8, 2007 10:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

big al!!!!

3!!!!!

by AJC3317 on Nov 8, 2007 10:08 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

howard fouls out

good news for us!!!

by AJC3317 on Nov 8, 2007 10:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Howard with 6.

Time to ride the pine J-ho.

by Hash on Nov 8, 2007 10:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

KAZZZZ....

25 points, 11 boards, 4 dimes.

You were saying, JRich fetishists?....

by Sleepy Freud on Nov 8, 2007 10:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

i knew i saw it

i thought i was seeing a lil jrich in him. maybe its coming true.

by J2daZ on Nov 8, 2007 10:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

gawd monta!!!

he is killing me man! haha

by crazyray on Nov 8, 2007 10:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

hoorah

davis hits 2 free throws!!

by AJC3317 on Nov 8, 2007 10:13 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

harris flop

that's 3 this game i think

by AJC3317 on Nov 8, 2007 10:13 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

wowow

whata flopp..stupid harris

by GSwarrior on Nov 8, 2007 10:13 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

the lead

is back

by Lat We N Trash on Nov 8, 2007 10:13 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

terry = warrior killer

by AJC3317 on Nov 8, 2007 10:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

harrington is on fire

keep feeding him the rock

by AJC3317 on Nov 8, 2007 10:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

BIG ALS TIRE 3s!!!!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Nov 8, 2007 10:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

harris is a bitch

i seriously f***ing hate him. all he does is flop and yet he still whines if a call goes on him

by AJC3317 on Nov 8, 2007 10:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Does Marv Albert...

keep saying that mandatory timeouts are being taken by the Mavs?

by kinetic on Nov 8, 2007 10:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

another

freakin flop?? omg

by GSwarrior on Nov 8, 2007 10:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

kaz dunk

we need a stop

by AJC3317 on Nov 8, 2007 10:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

damn man

we obviously didn't learn anything from the cleveland game. u just can't give up a 3 in that situation!!!

by AJC3317 on Nov 8, 2007 10:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

damn

that's a killer 3 from stack...

by Hash on Nov 8, 2007 10:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

STACK MISSES IT ALL NIGHT AND NOW MAKES IT?!?!?!?

AAAARGH!!!!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Nov 8, 2007 10:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

i swear imma cry...

:( haha

by crazyray on Nov 8, 2007 10:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

BARON!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Nov 8, 2007 10:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

AWWWWW

BOARD BOARD BOARD!!!!!!

by Hash on Nov 8, 2007 10:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

and then no rebound

we're just doing everything to lose this one

by AJC3317 on Nov 8, 2007 10:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

BRANDON BASS!!!!

THAT SCRUB EXACTNG REVENGE ON ME!!!!

He's inexperienced, so he mgiht miss one....

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Nov 8, 2007 10:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

they didn't foul him

yet another mistake

by AJC3317 on Nov 8, 2007 10:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

lol

mahh god man. 4 white jerseys and i see one blue jersey acually jump and get a rebound. aghh we neeed a steal!

by GSwarrior on Nov 8, 2007 10:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

woooo crackhouse miss

but i bet dallas fouls to prevent a 3 point attempt

by AJC3317 on Nov 8, 2007 10:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

they shoot 70% from the line...

They're tied w/ the ball...

THIS IS OOOAKLAND!!!

by Tim N Chris Burger on Nov 8, 2007 10:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

got a chance

by Athletix Man on Nov 8, 2007 10:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Stack

missed in that same way in 05 for JRich to give us that amazing win.

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Nov 8, 2007 10:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

davis had a look

free throws did us in

by AJC3317 on Nov 8, 2007 10:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

NOOOOOOOOOO

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Nov 8, 2007 10:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

nonononononono

The Mighty Morphin' Power Warriors.

by Caught Backcourt on Nov 8, 2007 10:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

it's

over

....................................

by Lat We N Trash on Nov 8, 2007 10:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

and im guessing

we are still the team with the highest opponents scored since they score 120.

by GSwarrior on Nov 8, 2007 10:35 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

well

we played our best game of the season. unfortunately we played it against a team that's better than us. still, if we were even a decent free throw shooting team we'd be 2-3 right now

by AJC3317 on Nov 8, 2007 10:35 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

seriously...

During their next five days off they better work on their free throws.

by kinetic on Nov 8, 2007 10:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

WELL

At least all of OZ's favorites played well.

THIS IS OOOAKLAND!!!

by Tim N Chris Burger on Nov 8, 2007 10:36 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

well 2 more games until Capn Jack is back

Overall at least this game was fun to watch. But we did this to ourselves. Gotta move on and look forward to facing Detroit?

by crazyray on Nov 8, 2007 10:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

and 5 days to

practice dem free throws. BTW, did they make more 3's the free throws?

THIS IS OOOAKLAND!!!

by Tim N Chris Burger on Nov 8, 2007 10:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

0-5

is wack.

Baron was WIDE OPEN. argh.

i can now see us going 0-8 to start the season. 1-7 at best.

Warriors, Stupidest franchise in the league.

by kenntoe on Nov 8, 2007 10:46 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

dude

Free throws.

Not rebounding.

Free throws.

Questions? Complaints?

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

by OptionZero on Nov 8, 2007 10:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

FT

if players can't make FT here can be just 3 reasons

they don't know how to do that
they are bodily tired
they are psychological frustrated

by Lat We N Trash on Nov 8, 2007 11:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

no excuses

it doesn't matter how tired you are, a free throw is more or less a 15 ft layup. they take no effort what so ever. they're nearly 100% mental. when you know ur a bad free throw shooting team, like the warriors do, u start to think about it more and therefore end up shooting even worse.

by AJC3317 on Nov 8, 2007 11:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

agree

but
-then slower team plays then better FT% they have
W's never will be a good FT team
but they can be and i m sure will be better
because reason of this FT% was confidence

and believe me or not but when Jack will came back FT will go up

by Lat We N Trash on Nov 8, 2007 11:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

uh

Whats hard to believe?

Jack is an 80% shooter.

He removes Ellis or Pietrus from the starting lineup, and they shoot 70 and 60% respectively.

I believe in math.

Questions? Complaints?

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

by OptionZero on Nov 8, 2007 11:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

but i believe in

psychology

As a fan, I've seen worse

by Lat We N Trash on Nov 9, 2007 12:03 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Why we lose

its the friggin' zone. plain and simple. we are 0-5 in it. you don't beat teams and win with a zone in the nba. we need to get out of it pronto, man up, and learn how to play some real defense before this fan base starts to turn...

by psclavos on Nov 8, 2007 10:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

You're a ZONIST!

Don't hate on the zone, man. All year long they've been eaten alive playing man to man. The last two games were the only games they've played predominantly zone. Both those games happen to be the games they were closest to winning.

THIS IS OOOAKLAND!!!

by Tim N Chris Burger on Nov 8, 2007 10:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

In fairness

We're without our best man-defender in Jack. I don't think he's any kind of a savior, but our D is a lot less porous when he's doing his thing.

A total gut punch game, but not without a bunch of promising signs: KAz, Harrington, an improved Baron, Biedrins defending the rim...

OK, yeah, a gut punch game. :-(

by Sleepy Freud on Nov 8, 2007 10:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

@ least

this was the GAME

in the games like this team is building
and AB hadn'd stupid TO but 5 blocx -same as all Mavs

by Lat We N Trash on Nov 8, 2007 10:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

huh?

u mean...one TO?

Questions? Complaints?

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

by OptionZero on Nov 8, 2007 10:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

ok

1 is 4 times less then 4

by Lat We N Trash on Nov 8, 2007 10:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

0-5, but I'm not that mad...

They were depleted, missed layups and free throws fumbled passes, fumbled rebounds, missed a ton of def assignments against an elite team that hated their guts and planned on beating them by 55 points. They were in it until 5.7 seconds left in the game. And they have 5 days to work on everything wrong with the 0-5 start.

As a fan, I've seen worse.

THIS IS OOOAKLAND!!!

by Tim N Chris Burger on Nov 8, 2007 11:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

can I use this?

"As a fan, I've seen worse."

by Lat We N Trash on Nov 8, 2007 11:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Sure

whatever floats your boat, man.

THIS IS OOOAKLAND!!!

by Tim N Chris Burger on Nov 8, 2007 11:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

It Burns...

It Burns because we would have won it had we not flailed at the FT line like we did against King James & Co. on Tues.

It Burns because we were down a fair amount of players, the cow-turds were not, & we still should have won the game.

It Burns because Hasseloff's # 1 Fan still is psyched out by our D and playing at the Roaracle.

It Burns because Cuban was talking smack to Baron at the end of the game

It Burns that we have to wait to even play again until Wednesday. Maybe a good thing but I don't exactly relish playing 'Sheed, The Fresh Prince, "Phantom of the Opera" Hamilton & Co.

It doesn't Burn so much to watch Kleenex Sambuca play better than J-Rich ever did last season

TL out...

BTW... What was up with Nellie & the suit/tie combo tonight?

Twisted Lister

by Twisted Lister on Nov 9, 2007 1:13 AM PST reply actions 0 recs