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OPEN THREAD: Warriors @ Nets

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Warriors (W-L): 15-11

Nets (W-L): 11-15

Time: 4:30PM PST tip off

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Vegas Odds Golden State favored by 2.5 pts (source: vegasinsider.com)

February 28th, 1997? Seriously? THAT'S the last time that we won a game in New Jersey?

Okay, I'll give it to you. It's an abstract fact. It's not like we haven't beat the Nets period and it's certainly not even in the same galaxy as other droughts we've been through as Warriors fans *cough PLAYOFFS* but still... it's kind of weird... I mean, I was in high school the last time we won in New Jersey.

My immediate thought on hearing such news (credits to muritqua for bringing this to my attention) is that there's something about New Jersey that does it to us. Maybe New Jersey is at a different elevation, therefore hindering our ability to breathe? Maybe there's a haze out there that clouds our vision? Who knows? Well we intend to find out...

Make the JUMP to find the answers and see the predictions for tonight's game!



Update (Atma Brother #1): Warriors lose 95-100.
Final Box Score

Stay tuned for the recap...

Star-divide

As GSoM has done so many times before, we put our necks on the line to find out some answers. In preparation for tonight’s match up, we hired a New Jersey native to drive us around the area to allow us to identify any glaring issues that would contribute to our consistent inability to win in the great realm of New Jersey. Without further ado, we present exclusive footage of our findings.

We’re thinking it’s probably all the cigar smoke.

Despite New Jersey’s attempts to sabotage us with their acrid cigar vapors, the Warriors are looking to take down Kidd, Vinsanity, Jefferson, and the rest of the Nets in a game where the only thing that will be predictable is unpredictability.

While the Nets’ record doesn’t look all that incredible, their weapons tell a very different story. I don’t need to tell you the tale of Kidd, who has been literally teleporting the ball into his teammates hands on his way to a 10.2 assist per game average. (2nd only to Nash this season so far.)

Throw into the mix Carter (who is listed as day to day right now but will likely play), and Jefferson and you have three very potent offensive threats. To be honest, it’s surprising for me to see the Nets ranking so low in points per game (91.6).

These guys can erupt at anytime. Fortunately, so can we. Over the past few games, TMNT has really been stepping up his game offensively. Tonight we will be looking to him to continue his reign of terror and outmatch Jefferson. (Assuming Nellie plays Harrington on him.)

As long as I’m making assumptions, I would think that Nellie is going to play Jax on Vince to stop the vinsanity. If this is the case, this should be a very interesting match up to watch on the floor tonight.

The Nets, much like us, are a smaller team, so we should be looking to exploit second chance opportunities on the glass as well. Let’s hope our boys bring their Windex because we should be keeping the glass clean tonight!

Okay. Enough with the assumptions. ONTO THE PREDICTIONS!

GSoM Predictions:
- Monta goes for 20+
- Vince stays under 20, Jax goes over 30.
- Beans with a double double.
- Kidd drops 12 plus dimes
- Warriors by 7

GO WARRIORS!!

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asdf
lookin forward to see this game because of all the intriguing matchups. First of all, Jkidd doesnt score much but always gets triple doubles... Looking forward to actually watching one of his games and how he and baron go at it...

also looking forward to see whoever monta guards and whoever guards him

lastly, i wanna see sean williams speed and agility vs harrington and biedrins'

by NinerWarrior on Dec 22, 2007 2:50 PM PST   0 recs

road warriors
It's gonna be a true test to see if we can pull this one out tonight, and also if we can save anything in the tank for tomorrow at Cleveland. I will be at the game tonight, can't wait!
WELCOME TO THE GUN SHOW!

by tadams1080 on Dec 22, 2007 2:54 PM PST   0 recs

ive been to jersey....
theres a garbage dump right next to the meadowlands, thats probably the reason theres "something in the air"

by spartan21 on Dec 22, 2007 3:47 PM PST   0 recs

good first half
please, for once, let's get off to a good start

by AJC3317 on Dec 22, 2007 4:37 PM PST   0 recs

yeah
very winnable, in fact, I think the Nets might struggle offensively if the Dubs defense stiffens

by PHUT! on Dec 22, 2007 4:42 PM PST   0 recs

Pass
J-Kidd Style. :)

by Cereal Killer on Dec 22, 2007 4:50 PM PST   0 recs

man bad start again
why does jackson try to do that damn fade off the sideline?? hoo does he think he is ..baron???

by GSwarrior on Dec 22, 2007 4:52 PM PST   0 recs

baron
needs to stop fouling!

by berritxarrak on Dec 22, 2007 4:54 PM PST   0 recs

VC
I can't get to a tv and I'm posting on a sidekick. Is VC playing tonight?

by fryan on Dec 22, 2007 5:01 PM PST   0 recs

Yes
7 pts, 3 stls

by Cereal Killer on Dec 22, 2007 5:03 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

Sean Williams
I like his energy. Really helps the Nets.

by Cereal Killer on Dec 22, 2007 5:02 PM PST   0 recs

Is it just me...
or this is the worst start of the season till now??
F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Dec 22, 2007 5:03 PM PST   0 recs

so much for
a good start. yet another uphill battle

by AJC3317 on Dec 22, 2007 5:06 PM PST   0 recs

Sheeds words of wisdom
"It's not about how you start..."

by Cereal Killer on Dec 22, 2007 5:08 PM PST   0 recs

the starting lineup
MR.Hyde is present in New jersey. Lets Go Warriors..Man the eff up

by highflya on Dec 22, 2007 5:08 PM PST   0 recs

did we make
a jumper in the first quarter? i don't think so

by AJC3317 on Dec 22, 2007 5:13 PM PST   0 recs

-10
slow & lazy
build a team & destroy the roof

by Lat We N Trash on Dec 22, 2007 5:16 PM PST   0 recs

That´s what
I´m saying... I´ve never seen the Warriors play so bad. No jump shots, no steals, they are a dead fish in the water... Dear god, hopefully we´ll star playing better otherwise, it´s another blowout for sure!
F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Dec 22, 2007 5:16 PM PST   0 recs

Good Lord
We're making them look like the Globetrotters.

by Hash on Dec 22, 2007 5:25 PM PST   0 recs

Dunk
after dunk, after dunk, after layup, after layup... turnover over turnover... is this possible?? Dear God!!! Worst game ever! We´ll lose by 145 points we we keep this up!
F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Dec 22, 2007 5:27 PM PST   0 recs

bring AB back
offense starts from D
build a team & destroy the roof

by Lat We N Trash on Dec 22, 2007 5:28 PM PST   0 recs

the hell is happening?
we're letting guys walk to the front of the rim for layups. pathetic. this is now the worst first half of the year, replacing the minnesota game

by AJC3317 on Dec 22, 2007 5:29 PM PST   0 recs

No energy at all
Everybody looks so freaking lazy.

by nautica on Dec 22, 2007 5:31 PM PST   0 recs

fugly
sooooooo many problems...

luckily its around a 10 pt lead which is certainly manageable

by NinerWarrior on Dec 22, 2007 5:31 PM PST   0 recs

dubs sucks first half...
its like they only really start to play in the second half.. happened in the miami game, the orlando game, the minnesota game.. don't remember if it happened against memphis.

But too bad this strategy didn't work against a team like detroit..

by saintdee on Dec 22, 2007 5:34 PM PST   0 recs

4 me
this remind a Portland game
fortunately this are not Blazers
build a team & destroy the roof

by Lat We N Trash on Dec 22, 2007 5:34 PM PST   0 recs

Monta Dunk
No1 around...

When did VC record 4 steals?

by Cereal Killer on Dec 22, 2007 5:36 PM PST   0 recs

ohh god
freakin jackson never passes the ball.

by GSwarrior on Dec 22, 2007 5:36 PM PST   0 recs

for real
there's been at least once that he had biedrins wide open for a dunk if he would have just given it up

by AJC3317 on Dec 22, 2007 5:43 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

yikes
what a BOARD from buike

by NinerWarrior on Dec 22, 2007 5:36 PM PST   0 recs

stat of the game...
0...ZERO...NONE...NADA...NIENTE...3 pointers... Warriors with no threes almost at the half? Something is wrong today!
F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Dec 22, 2007 5:42 PM PST   0 recs

J-Kidd
is his usual self. 5 pts, 7 assists, 4 boards.

Bad sign when every Warriors starter is at least -10 on +/-.

by Cereal Killer on Dec 22, 2007 5:42 PM PST   0 recs

Same Story
Ugly.
Makes me not even wanna watch.
eeghh.

Sharing is Caring

by gby822 on Dec 22, 2007 5:43 PM PST   0 recs

missed layups
so far by my count i have:

jackson - 2
davis - 1
biedrins - 1
ellis - 1

by AJC3317 on Dec 22, 2007 5:45 PM PST   0 recs

these reffs suck ass
soryr to complain but cmon.. no calls towards us when we obiously deserve the foul. Goldtending from wiliams n no call? baron foul on boone n no call? bunch of contact inside but no call on the warriors key but ta=ick tack fouls on nets court. horrible whistles tonight.

by GSwarrior on Dec 22, 2007 5:46 PM PST   0 recs

Jax
Nice move.

by Cereal Killer on Dec 22, 2007 5:48 PM PST   0 recs

monta and andris
are the only guys doing anything. every other warrior = garbage

by AJC3317 on Dec 22, 2007 5:48 PM PST   0 recs

half assed effort in this first half
but we're only down single digits

by nautica on Dec 22, 2007 5:50 PM PST   0 recs

Have u seen Collins 'fro? :D
'Nough said.

by Cereal Killer on Dec 22, 2007 5:50 PM PST   0 recs

i pray
this isnt another detroit.... we gotta get baron going...

by saintdee on Dec 22, 2007 5:54 PM PST   0 recs

I must say this...
IT IS A MIRACLE... MIRACLE... to be down only 7 points at the half the way we played... 8 turnovers, just 2 steals, no defense, 0 threes, no energy... and down only 7 ... great... time for a "NICE"  Don Nelson talk at the locker room!
F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Dec 22, 2007 5:55 PM PST   0 recs

W'S will WIN this
with about +9
-Nets will try to play them game in 3rd
but W'S will not be the same again
build a team & destroy the roof

by Lat We N Trash on Dec 22, 2007 5:55 PM PST   0 recs

I said it...
Time for a nice Don Nelson conversation... like the Wolves day... hopefully we´ll win the third by 20 again!! GO DUBS... show us some LIFE!! IT`S CHRISTMAS TIME GUYS... COME ON!
F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Dec 22, 2007 6:00 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

sheesh
kidd has as many assists as our entire team. and 7 steals for the nets? that's already more than they average. luckily, the nets barely look like they care.

by the evil monkey on Dec 22, 2007 6:03 PM PST   0 recs

halftime breakdown
Dizzle & Jax a combined 3 for 17

Team is 0-8 on 3s

Josh Frickin' Boone

What do we have, 1 steal to their 8?  Getting outrebounded by 10.  Where's the energy?  

How about some interior D?

Miles Davis a Warriors fan?

by LosGuerreros on Dec 22, 2007 6:03 PM PST   0 recs

uhh.
Possibly
no more Baron

by gby822 on Dec 22, 2007 6:05 PM PST   0 recs

asdf
Guess he was okay

by gby822 on Dec 22, 2007 6:10 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

yeah
and 1 more thing they gotta do is knock out Boone -he is not good in D and have 3PF
-Nets without him now are nothing in this game
build a team & destroy the roof

by Lat We N Trash on Dec 22, 2007 6:07 PM PST   0 recs

random comparison
Sean Williams = Andre 3000

by highflya on Dec 22, 2007 6:12 PM PST   0 recs

lol wth
with the damn calls. lol jefferson freakin stood up from the ground!haha at least we have signs of energy!!!!!! damn baron three!

by GSwarrior on Dec 22, 2007 6:15 PM PST   0 recs

2nd half...
Whatever Nellie said in the locker room, it's working so far...Dubs actually showed up! Better late than never...getting a board here and there wouldn't hurt...

by kitoko on Dec 22, 2007 6:18 PM PST   0 recs

AB off
Dubs try to run
build a team & destroy the roof

by Lat We N Trash on Dec 22, 2007 6:23 PM PST   0 recs

jack is playing terrible
yet for some reason he stays on the floor

by AJC3317 on Dec 22, 2007 6:29 PM PST   0 recs

wtf?
13 secs standing around and taking a jumper...

by Cereal Killer on Dec 22, 2007 6:34 PM PST   0 recs

why does harrington get the final shot?
wouldnt it be better to give ellis a jumper instead?!

by saintdee on Dec 22, 2007 6:34 PM PST   0 recs

Down 3
Let's go!!!!

by WarriorForLife on Dec 22, 2007 6:40 PM PST   0 recs

HERE WE COME
Time to make a big run and take the lead here!!! Let´s close this out guys, play like a big team!!! TIME TO COME OUT AND PLAAAAAY!!!
F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Dec 22, 2007 6:40 PM PST   0 recs

Barnes
thug
build a team & destroy the roof

by Lat We N Trash on Dec 22, 2007 6:45 PM PST   0 recs

Man
still time... pleeeeease win this one... so important come from behind win... come one guys... hit a three!!!
F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Dec 22, 2007 6:51 PM PST   0 recs

BARON
THREEEEEEEEEEE I SAID IT!!!
F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Dec 22, 2007 6:54 PM PST   0 recs

jefferson getting the wade treatment
with some of these rediculous foul calls

by AJC3317 on Dec 22, 2007 6:55 PM PST   0 recs

got the lead
keep the lead

by AJC3317 on Dec 22, 2007 6:55 PM PST   0 recs

dubs give up 21 ORB's so far...
to a lousy rebounding team. How pathetic...we're lucky to still be in this game...

by kitoko on Dec 22, 2007 6:56 PM PST   0 recs

Three
BOOM Dizzle!

by Cereal Killer on Dec 22, 2007 6:56 PM PST   0 recs

Biedrins tip
+3 yeah
build a team & destroy the roof

by Lat We N Trash on Dec 22, 2007 6:57 PM PST   0 recs

boom dizzle!!
he makes it when it counts!

by saintdee on Dec 22, 2007 6:58 PM PST   0 recs

time to get buke in
its clutch time!

by saintdee on Dec 22, 2007 6:58 PM PST   0 recs

WE WILL WIN
No way we lose!!! Close them! Close Them!! Go for the kill guys!!! I SAID IT!! BARON WITH 2 CLUUTCH THREES!!! Go Dubs!!
F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Dec 22, 2007 6:59 PM PST   0 recs

Dubs gotta stay healthy
BD and Cap'n Jack look banged up

by warriordean on Dec 22, 2007 7:00 PM PST   0 recs

ugly game
both teams playing absolutely horrible down the stretch

by AJC3317 on Dec 22, 2007 7:04 PM PST   0 recs

VC
I knew he'd make this one...

by Cereal Killer on Dec 22, 2007 7:06 PM PST   0 recs

my god
catch the damn ball

by AJC3317 on Dec 22, 2007 7:11 PM PST   0 recs

its over
build a team & destroy the roof

by Lat We N Trash on Dec 22, 2007 7:11 PM PST   0 recs

Bleh
These are the kind of games we always ran into before the last couple of seasons. Every team has these games. Disappointing, but we'll get Cleveland tomorrow.

by DubsDominate on Dec 22, 2007 7:11 PM PST   0 recs

Game over?
...

by Cereal Killer on Dec 22, 2007 7:11 PM PST   0 recs

we lost
and we didn't deserve to win. simple as that

by AJC3317 on Dec 22, 2007 7:12 PM PST   0 recs

ha,
this game made me laugh

i blame that three Jackson took.
then again.
what do i know

by gby822 on Dec 22, 2007 7:12 PM PST   0 recs

Im glad they lost this one
maybe this will be a wake up call to them and next time they wont come out playing like crap in the first half and think they can still pull it out in the end.

by nautica on Dec 22, 2007 7:14 PM PST   0 recs

this game
became to L
when Baron made some bad shot selection @+3
bad game by BD & SJ -they're tired
build a team & destroy the roof

by Lat We N Trash on Dec 22, 2007 7:17 PM PST   0 recs

this team
Is pretty talented, very emotionally strong

but probably the weakest team in the league mentally

This is a horrible New Jersey club that scores the fewest points in the NBA. And they pretty much dominated the game.

Why?

Turnovers
Fouls
Poor shot selection

When we were up 1, we fed Jack on the elbow. What did he do? He held it for about 5 seconds without so much as a move. No one on the perimeter moved. That's just about the worst thing you can do on offense besides feeding the ball to Jason Collins- get the ball hopping around, don't hold on to it.

I only got to see the first quarter and final 2 minutes, but according to Barnett, we failed to score in the final 2:45 or so- and we had a 3p lead.

That is a sign of immaturity, and the entire club is to blame. Defensively on the Carter 3P, the team overcommitted, and Ellis was slow to recognize. Not entirely his fault, since about 4 Warriors jumped at Richard Jefferson- seriously, you're not all gonna block his shot, stay home.

The root of the problem, I think, is our attitude. We've won a few games, we won a playoff series last year, and all of a sudden we think we've "arrived". News flash: we haven't won diddly squat  yet. There's absolutely no reason for us to be THIS nonchalant.

Take care of the rock and bring some defensive energy, or all the good feeling will soon be wasted.

A Golden state of mind Indeed.

AIM: Jetforze

by OptionZero on Dec 22, 2007 7:19 PM PST   0 recs

I very rarely do this, but...
...even with the Warriors poor shooting, this game was a win. The refs screwed us. The Nets were allowed to parade to the foul line while clubbing us around however they pleased. I'm pissed.

by Zack Vank on Dec 22, 2007 7:19 PM PST   0 recs

refs
It wasn't the ref's fault at all. We're very poor at stopping perimeter penetration and are forced to recover by slapping at the ball from behind.

It's pure laziness and stupidity not to commit to staying in front of our responsibilities and rotating properly.

A Golden state of mind Indeed.

AIM: Jetforze

by OptionZero on Dec 22, 2007 7:25 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

you can't
win a game
if you playing just 7 guys
if your best players in game are just 21 year old
if Jackson is 5/18 from the field
if you can't rebound and pass

and now
-go and kill some Cavs for me!!!

whatever FTW!

build a team & destroy the roof

by Lat We N Trash on Dec 22, 2007 7:27 PM PST   0 recs

The slapping at the ball...
...is all well and good, if it's a foul, I have no problem with that. My problem is that on a number of sequences they got manhandled without a whistle, then got blown on some brush foul crap on the other end.

by Zack Vank on Dec 22, 2007 7:57 PM PST   0 recs

fouls
We had the same number of fouls tonight called each way.

A Golden state of mind Indeed.

AIM: Jetforze

by OptionZero on Dec 22, 2007 8:00 PM PST to parent up   0 recs