OPEN THREAD: Game # 17 - Warriors vs. Magic

by Hash on Dec 3, 2007 3:29 PM PST in Previews Comment 214 comments

Warriors (W-L): 9-7

Magic (W-L): 15-4

Time: 7:30PM PST tip off

TV FSN Bay Area

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

Hoooo boy. Tonight is going to be a hell of a match-up.

After a convincing win in Seattle last night, our boys are returning to the Arena to face off against the red hot Orlando Magic. Early speculation around the hoops world is putting the Magic second only to the mighty Celtics as the Eastern Conference superpower. Now whether this claim is questionable or not, Orlando's record isn't.

This is not a W that's going to come easy.

Dwight Howard has really come into his own this season. I've heard more than one person refer to him as a "Young Shaq", and I can't say that I entirely disagree. Averaging 23.5 pts and 14.6 boards, there can be no doubt that we're facing a premiere center tonight. With our recent surge in defensive efforts, Howard is truly going to put our boys to the test. My guess is that Nellie is going to play Harrington on him after his recent work with Yao. Despite Howard having a bit more speed, let's hope we can shut him down.

Add to the equation Rashard Lewis, who had proven his worth as an offensive contributor, and we will have a lot to contain. (Git' him Jack!)

Let's out-run em and out-gun em!! Tonight is a statement game.

GSoM Prediction:
- Warriors by 4.
- Foyle outscores Howard.
- Monta goes off for 30 plus.

Be sure to stop by our friends at Orlando Magic blog, Third Quarter Collapse and drop some thoughts on the game tonight.

Welcome back Adonal and GO WARRIORS!!!

**UPDATE** (Hash): After coming home and reading through the comments, we retract our statement that tonight's game is a "statement game". We regret any emotional trauma this may have caused you, your family, your coworkers, or your pets.
We still maintain the Foyle will outscore Howard. Advanced apologies to those of you who are unfamiliar with sarcasm.
That is all.

**UPDATE** (Hash): Yahoo Boxscore

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Foyle outscores Howard?

Which Howard -- Moe, Curly, or Shemp?

by Sleepy Freud on Dec 3, 2007 3:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Which Foyle -- Aluminum, tin or abominable?

by callahan on Dec 3, 2007 3:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Had my hair cut like that until age 12.

...thanks mom.

by Hash on Dec 3, 2007 7:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

predictions

adonal and howard: double double-doubles
warriors score 140
monta ellis makes his pitch to be the next player of the week
b-diddy starts his push to be player of the month
warriors win!

btw, i don't think this needs to be a 'statement game' - we made a huge statement by winning nine of ten!

by OaktownWarrior on Dec 3, 2007 3:58 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

Perhaps it is better worded that this is yet another statement game, however.

Wins against Phoenix, Houston, and (hopefully) Orlando solidify us as a Western Conference powerhouse. Every time we take down an elite, we take another step towards being one ourselves.

by Hash on Dec 3, 2007 4:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

i like that kind of statement

go dubs!

by OaktownWarrior on Dec 3, 2007 7:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

i think

dj mbenga is going to have a break out game with 10 rebs and 4 blocks.

by lowchi on Dec 3, 2007 4:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

My crack at the crystal ball

-Dubs score 37 in 1st quarter
-Howard gets 20 boards and a frustrating 20 pts (will say shoulda had more)
-Turk & Shard shoot the Magic out of this one
-Monta makes a top 10 play of the night
-Dubs by 8, with another 4th quarter lock down job
-Magic fans across the net will complain about how their team saved their worst shooting night for tonight.

Best duo since...

by Tim N Chris Burger on Dec 3, 2007 4:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

first (old?) timer

ZOne and 1- The magic are TALL and movable. Much offense comes through Turg. Defensably do we start Barnes instead of Monta - who could come in and fly past already winded magicians. No one alone has done a great job on Howard, except those who get him in foul trouble. Harrington could pull him out or cause D3's. Haven't seen everyone playing D since my youth on the Least Coast.

by allisone on Dec 3, 2007 4:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

tickets

please dont delete. cant make the game tonight for some odd reason!

$40.00 for both

section - 206
row - 2
seats - 1&2

send money through paypal, and ill send tickets via email.

my email is run_t_m_c_warriors@yahoo.com, and i will check my email every half hour!

thanks guys!

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

by stevenro59 on Dec 3, 2007 4:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

It's finals week

and all i can think/read about is the Warriors. Anticipating the games and watching the games are completely unhealthy for my study habits.

At any rate... woohoo, vegas actually gave us the edge on this one... this after a gimme bet when they only gave the sonics 4 points.

I thinks this game will tell us a lot about our team that we are not completely sure about. Phoenix, and Houston are two very diff teams that allowed us to see what we were made up, and the Magics are definitely another one of those teams that has a different combination that can potentially be deadly for us. I cant wait to see who Nelly throws out on the court to start and how we fair.

Go Warriors.

Through thinNthinN?

by k759 on Dec 3, 2007 5:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

A few pre-game notes:

Foyle is garbage. He averages less than 10 minutes per night. The Orlando coaches aren't gonna play him because some people in Oakland actually like the guy as a player. He isn't getting a double-double or outscoring Howard.
Biedrins didn't produce offensively against Orlando last season, though in one effort he did have 15 boards. In that game, Howard went for 30 and 25(!) and the W's lost.
HOWEVER, that game was before The Trade.
I like the idea of putting Big Al on Howard.
As stated above, this isn't a "statement game." They don't play statement games in early December. It is, however, a good chance to see the Warriors play one of the better teams in the East, and a good road team, and see what they're made of in this still early season.
Orlando only shoots 0.3 less 3's per game than the W's and they score 103+ per game. This should be a high scoring affair, which is exactly what the W's want.

Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious.

by Kobe on Dec 3, 2007 5:18 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

coming from Kobes mouth, anyone is trash, because he's the only one who ballhogs enough to score as many points as he does.

So poo poo on your computer!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Dec 3, 2007 6:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Zorgon appreciates the effort

but he really will only be satisfied by a 40 point game or more, with an equal amount of blocks and rebounds.

Zorgon has spoken!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Dec 3, 2007 6:08 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

CA!

Yeah I cant wait to see Carlos Arroyo!!! ;P

by Zenmasta on Dec 3, 2007 6:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Carlos Arroyo

Is not playing tonight

by sloth11 on Dec 3, 2007 6:36 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

all the better for us

anyone know bout pietrus?

by saintdee on Dec 3, 2007 6:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

no one DARE...

put Foyle and garbage in the same sentence! Foyle is the MAN.

by iboughtazarkojersey on Dec 3, 2007 7:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Hells yeah!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Dec 3, 2007 7:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

all access with Mr. Foyle!!

yes im juiced about that. great to see a great mind back here in the bay!

by GSwarrior on Dec 3, 2007 7:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

HAHAHAHAHA

Adonal wearing that carribean outfit....hilarious!!!!

Oh man, and those highlights....keep 'em coming!!!! These are the best moments of my life.

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Dec 3, 2007 7:35 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

BEST ALL-ACCESS EVAAAAAAR!!!!

Visitors locker room? Exist? I have to come in on a bus, and not in my car!

Dwight Howard- Big Kid! Best player ever!

Man.....I just had a smile on my face the entire time.

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Dec 3, 2007 7:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

ZORGON

I know exactly how you are feeling right now. Congratulations man, enjoy this moment and this game! I really hope Foyle plays well, but with a Warriors win. I met Foyle in person once, I have his personal autograph. He´s one of the coolest people I´ve ever met.
Well, enjoy this moment man!!
Go Foyle!! GO DUBS!!
GAME TIME BABY!!!

F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Dec 3, 2007 7:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed, thanks man!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Dec 3, 2007 7:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

live link

mms://a1576.l3072828837.c30728.g.lm.akamaistream.net/D/1576/30728/v0001/reflector:28837?auth=caEdJcE a8acbOdobdcMa_d7cXcTd.aaaecP-bhvmSU-eS-BpyCDwp&aifp=0002&upos=1

Miles Davis a Warriors fan?

by LosGuerreros on Dec 3, 2007 7:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Adonal is not starting!!!!

Blasphemy!!!!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Dec 3, 2007 7:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Adonal video montage!!!!

AND THE STANDING OVATION!!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Dec 3, 2007 7:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

most eloquent athlete, full stop

pre-game adonal is like going to church. gotta love it!

by OaktownWarrior on Dec 3, 2007 7:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Haha!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Dec 3, 2007 7:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I really hope that

when this game is available to download, they insert all pre game cerimony so that I can see Foyle again!

F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Dec 3, 2007 7:46 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

ZORGON

F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Dec 3, 2007 7:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed, thanks man!

It's nice to know other people are rooting for him!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Dec 3, 2007 7:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

always

I´m very nostalgic, I have created a file on my PC just to save Foyle and JRich pictures and news for this season.
If you want I can scan the autograph I have and send to your email...

F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Dec 3, 2007 7:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

HAahahaha

Sure, it would be nice!

TaoNakamora@gmail.com

Thanks much!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Dec 3, 2007 8:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

No

problem man, today after the game I´ll do this.

F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Dec 3, 2007 8:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

asdf

sorry for the double post

F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Dec 3, 2007 7:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

THe w's are sleep walkin' on D

They're playin like they just finished thanksgiving dinner.

Best duo since...

by Tim N Chris Burger on Dec 3, 2007 7:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

is it me

or do the warriors need biedrins right now? the magic are driving at will, and there's no one to challenge the shot inside.

by OaktownWarrior on Dec 3, 2007 7:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Agreed.

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Dec 3, 2007 8:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I hope

the make a run soon because this Magic team is for real... They have to keep pace with them to have a chance tonight!

F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Dec 3, 2007 7:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

uh oh 3s arent raining...

we might be doomed

by saintdee on Dec 3, 2007 7:56 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

great pass

Monta with the 360

by StephenO4 on Dec 3, 2007 7:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

wow lets go monta night!

new career high 32 points!

by saintdee on Dec 3, 2007 7:58 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

jim barnett is right

free throws!

by OaktownWarrior on Dec 3, 2007 8:00 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Prediction:

Monta WILL have 10+ assists this game.

Best duo since...

by Tim N Chris Burger on Dec 3, 2007 8:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

my word

lets hope cap jax can get his free throw form back.

by saintdee on Dec 3, 2007 8:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

ugh

i would love to see jackson with more of a pass first mentality instead of trying to go inside with the Master shotblockerr howard in there. he should do what nelson does, penatrate then kick out and not turn it over.

by GSwarrior on Dec 3, 2007 8:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

damn

let's hope beans can't give us a spark

by disguy on Dec 3, 2007 8:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

asf

can**

by disguy on Dec 3, 2007 8:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Riiiiight

You MAGIC FAN!!!!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Dec 3, 2007 8:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Baron needs to start dish'n

He can't buy a non-dunk bucket.

Best duo since...

by Tim N Chris Burger on Dec 3, 2007 8:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

FOYLE IS IN!!!!

Almost a block!!!!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Dec 3, 2007 8:13 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

ADONAL!

BLOCKIN IT UP!!!!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Dec 3, 2007 8:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

"warriors are not...

playing the type of basketball we've grown accustomed to."

by OaktownWarrior on Dec 3, 2007 8:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

hahah

i loved how foyle was checking to see if hedo was okay instead of watching the ball

by disguy on Dec 3, 2007 8:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Baron needs to ride some pine right now

Best duo since...

by Tim N Chris Burger on Dec 3, 2007 8:18 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

ugly game

where's the ball movement?

by AJC3317 on Dec 3, 2007 8:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Man, Adonla is getting the playing time tonight!

Lets get some scoring!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Dec 3, 2007 8:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Ugh

TERRIBLE job of battling for inside position by Adonal. He's playing himself out of the game! Oh, whyyyyyyyy!!!?!?!?!?!?!?

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Dec 3, 2007 8:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Almost the 2 for 1!

But Baron got too antsy.

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Dec 3, 2007 8:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

no defense

a stop at the end of the half would have been huge

by AJC3317 on Dec 3, 2007 8:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

i think

jim gets a little TOO excited when we create the 2 for 1 play. haha he sounds aroused by them doing it except for the last few seconds.

by GSwarrior on Dec 3, 2007 8:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Do I need to get BloodSweatnDonuts in here?

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Dec 3, 2007 8:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

why

is that your alter-ego or something?

by OaktownWarrior on Dec 3, 2007 8:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I've been called much worse

but I think he's referring to this: http://goldenstateofmind.com/story/2006/3/11/1583/95880

by bloodsweatndonuts on Dec 3, 2007 8:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

The thing is that Jim is a 2 for 1 junkie

and he's got it baaaaaaaad. It's like a crack-head with crack except Jim's crack is trading 2 for 1. You dig?

by bloodsweatndonuts on Dec 3, 2007 8:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

wait a second

by OaktownWarrior on Dec 3, 2007 8:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

question for bloodsweatdonuts

how did zorgon know you were here?

by OaktownWarrior on Dec 3, 2007 8:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm always here

I'm old (31) and married and I hate going to games. My wife and I watch ever game that's on TV and I told him this during the first game of the year:

http://goldenstateofmind.com/comments/2007/10/30/23759/946/46#46

by bloodsweatndonuts on Dec 3, 2007 9:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Lol jeez!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Dec 3, 2007 9:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Anyone notice

that BD's defense is at its worst when he can't buy a basket?

Best duo since...

by Tim N Chris Burger on Dec 3, 2007 8:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Foyle

he´s being interviewd by Roye now. Great interview. He said " I hope I dont cry tonight!"

F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Dec 3, 2007 8:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Half time:

57-48 Magic

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/boxscore?gid=2007120309

Note: Howard 3pts/ Turkoglu 8pts/ Lewis 4pts
The Warriors are beating themselves with a very poor shooting .353 against Magic .511. Hope the Warriors will find their range.

by muritqua on Dec 3, 2007 8:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

snif sniff

WHATT DO I SMELLLL?? A COMEBACK BABY!!!

by GSwarrior on Dec 3, 2007 9:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

w00t w00t

gogo biedrin spark!

by saintdee on Dec 3, 2007 9:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

thank god for monta

that boy's been keepin' it close the whole time.

Best duo since...

by Tim N Chris Burger on Dec 3, 2007 9:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Next Gen keeping us in

Monta and Biedrins making a difference. I couldn't be prouder.

by eshock on Dec 3, 2007 9:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

foyle

with the foul

Hey fool, this ain't no football game!

by J2daZ on Dec 3, 2007 9:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

thank you foyle

for that foul!

by saintdee on Dec 3, 2007 9:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

let go

big al!

Hey fool, this ain't no football game!

by J2daZ on Dec 3, 2007 9:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

thank refs

for stealing our basket

by saintdee on Dec 3, 2007 9:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

sigh

i sense a 4th quarter collapse

prove me wrong dubs!!!

by disguy on Dec 3, 2007 9:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

damn

here we go again... 9 point lead orlando

F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Dec 3, 2007 9:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

if we lose because of two points....

i demand the ref who took away our basket to be fired.

by saintdee on Dec 3, 2007 9:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

NO WAY

We will win this one! Andris made both free throws!!

F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Dec 3, 2007 9:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

OMG

We have the lead!!

by Calamity on Dec 3, 2007 9:37 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

LETS GOO WARRIORS!!

DAMN BIEDRINS GOT A FINE ASS GIRLFRIEND! LOL LETS GOO!!!!!!!

by GSwarrior on Dec 3, 2007 9:38 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I feel the same way

Someone needs to get a screenshot of her and post it up. WOW is all I can say

by sloth11 on Dec 3, 2007 9:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

SHITT

ISNT LIKE ALL OF FREAKINN HOWARDS BOARDS ALL OVER THE DAMN BACK?

by GSwarrior on Dec 3, 2007 9:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

i thought the same damn thing

whoever he was going over was bent at a 90 degree angle. if that's not over the back i don't know what is

by AJC3317 on Dec 3, 2007 9:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

UNSTOPPABLE BABY

by ellibeans on Dec 3, 2007 9:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

isn't that his sister?

I thought they said that looker was his sister. Go Warriors!!

by exl on Dec 3, 2007 9:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

either way

she was fine

by AJC3317 on Dec 3, 2007 9:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

baron should stop shooting

only drive and kicks from here on out

by AJC3317 on Dec 3, 2007 9:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

what a game

this will be an absolute robbery if we pull this out

by AJC3317 on Dec 3, 2007 9:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

THANK YOU MONTAAAAYYYYYY!!!!!!

by barojax on Dec 3, 2007 9:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

WOOOOOOOOO

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWEFLKWJAEFLKEWJAWPOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAEAHYHHHHHHHHHHHEAW OIFHEWOIFHWEAOIFJWHEAIFHWE

IOFHWEOIHFEOIYIPEEEEEE

YIPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

by GSwarrior on Dec 3, 2007 9:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

exactly my words..lol

by barojax on Dec 3, 2007 9:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I <3 Ellis!

Boards, steals, assists, scoring... c'mon keep it up!!!

by exl on Dec 3, 2007 9:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Who thought Jack would hit that?

My word!!!!

by bloodsweatndonuts on Dec 3, 2007 9:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

argh

wish i could watch this. im cheering as yahoo refreshes...

lol go warriorssssssss

by singha on Dec 3, 2007 9:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

omg my heart is pounding so fast

its time for clutch baron!

by saintdee on Dec 3, 2007 9:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

best game of the year

because the battle has brought out the best in some of our warriors. we can do this without baron if we had to. monta stepping up. biedrins stepping up. folks, those two have something special.

by eshock on Dec 3, 2007 9:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Best effort for 48 minutes

but the best game was the Huston game. This was a Warriors brickfest for most of it.

by bloodsweatndonuts on Dec 3, 2007 9:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

My heart

stops everytime someone shoots a shot. please warriors just finish this game good!!

by GSwarrior on Dec 3, 2007 9:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

no 3s

please god no 3s

by AJC3317 on Dec 3, 2007 9:56 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

so nervous...

i hope it doesn't go ot... we have too man people in foul trouble.. ideal situation. howard gets the ball ellis knocks it out his hand..

by saintdee on Dec 3, 2007 9:56 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Well, Baron and Jack

hit their free throws in the final minute. Baron's had a good night from the line, but Jack has been way off. He drove the lane and made them count.

by eshock on Dec 3, 2007 9:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

please please please please!

Awesome game

by exl on Dec 3, 2007 9:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

such a great game

my heart is pounding so hard

by curtischin on Dec 3, 2007 9:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

i don't like that

refs taking control of the game

by AJC3317 on Dec 3, 2007 9:58 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

huh

i know im a warrior fan but what was that call for the rim hanging?

What you thought that I only played basketball? I AM A Golden State WARRIOR!

by 24k state fan since 87 on Dec 3, 2007 9:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

no

slapping the basket stand, which is even more rediculous

by AJC3317 on Dec 3, 2007 9:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

oh ok

it was slapping a basket standard thanks to that we win by 1!

What you thought that I only played basketball? I AM A Golden State WARRIOR!

by 24k state fan since 87 on Dec 3, 2007 9:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

lol refs making it up to us for the stolen basket

i take back what i said earlier... we needed this technicals more than that goaltending

by saintdee on Dec 3, 2007 9:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

LOL @ Barnett.

He was trying to goad Fitz into saying something non-homerish.

by greala on Dec 3, 2007 10:00 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

that's ticky tack

really questionable, especially at that stage of the game.

Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious.

by Kobe on Dec 3, 2007 10:00 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

make up call

classic!

Best duo since...

by Tim N Chris Burger on Dec 3, 2007 10:00 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Weakest technical ever

that was poor.

by bloodsweatndonuts on Dec 3, 2007 10:00 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Except for last years Washington game

of course . . .

by bloodsweatndonuts on Dec 3, 2007 10:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

same situation

please god no 3s

by AJC3317 on Dec 3, 2007 10:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

buh ellis

why why why!!!

by saintdee on Dec 3, 2007 10:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

wow my

heart is pumping hard

What you thought that I only played basketball? I AM A Golden State WARRIOR!

by 24k state fan since 87 on Dec 3, 2007 10:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

NO FOULS!

Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious.

by Kobe on Dec 3, 2007 10:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

actually that was good

he fouled them only for a tie now we can win last second its not like he made a 3

What you thought that I only played basketball? I AM A Golden State WARRIOR!

by 24k state fan since 87 on Dec 3, 2007 10:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

that may have been a foul but

the refs need to put the damn whistles away at the end of the game

by AJC3317 on Dec 3, 2007 10:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

WHO TAKES THE LAST SHOT?

Ellis or SJax.

Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious.

by Kobe on Dec 3, 2007 10:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

whoever gets it

neither one will pass lol

by AJC3317 on Dec 3, 2007 10:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

oh man

monta for the win???

WELCOME TO THE GUN SHOW!

by tadams1080 on Dec 3, 2007 10:04 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I SAY

AZUBUIKE.

by GSwarrior on Dec 3, 2007 10:04 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

OT would not be so good

we have a lot of fouls.

by jashugan on Dec 3, 2007 10:04 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

what's the score

espn is frozen

by pree t zinta on Dec 3, 2007 10:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

it

better not be OT. my laptop battery is running out.....

by singha on Dec 3, 2007 10:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

worst end game sequence ever

why is monta taking a 3?

by AJC3317 on Dec 3, 2007 10:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

OMG.

OVERTIME. WITHOUT BARON. OK THIS IS GUNNA BE HARD.

by GSwarrior on Dec 3, 2007 10:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

not a good play

he should have driven to the hoop with the option to kick it out.

Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious.

by Kobe on Dec 3, 2007 10:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

why of all the people in the world?

they get ellis to take a 3?

by saintdee on Dec 3, 2007 10:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

why?!!!

did he shoot that he could of done so many other things but a 24 foot 3 when its tied?!

What you thought that I only played basketball? I AM A Golden State WARRIOR!

by 24k state fan since 87 on Dec 3, 2007 10:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Why did Monta have to miss?!!?1

I'm tired! It's midnight here! Comeonnnnn!!!!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Dec 3, 2007 10:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I love your devotion man!!

stay!

by YaoButtaMing on Dec 3, 2007 10:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Well, of course I'll stay!

I have to, lol!

Tony.psd = Da Man

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by Zorgon on Dec 3, 2007 10:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

crap.

OT w/o baron. Let's go Dubs!

by exl on Dec 3, 2007 10:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

OT..........................

If i were Mullin, Id dispute that offensive interference call. It definitely affected the outcome. Call the goal tending, W's win by 2, end of game.

by barojax on Dec 3, 2007 10:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Orlando by 6+ w/o Baron

not good.

by bloodsweatndonuts on Dec 3, 2007 10:08 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

JESUS!!!!

IF YOU ARE TIED WITH 10 SECONDS LEFT GO TO THE FREAKING BASKET!!!

by YaoButtaMing on Dec 3, 2007 10:08 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

well

i'm glad they proved me wrong.

i just wish it was anyone other than monta that took the last shot. only let him shoot on a kick out or at least INSIDE the arc

by disguy on Dec 3, 2007 10:08 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

yay

for stolen taps!

What you thought that I only played basketball? I AM A Golden State WARRIOR!

by 24k state fan since 87 on Dec 3, 2007 10:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Just got home

does anyone have a life feed?!?!?

by Dr Chavez on Dec 3, 2007 10:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

not looking good

still got time but nothing's going right

by AJC3317 on Dec 3, 2007 10:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

ellis better be playing hard

afterall he was the one that missed the free throw and the one who missed the 3 pointer.

by saintdee on Dec 3, 2007 10:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Turkgolu killed us with that lay-in

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by Zorgon on Dec 3, 2007 10:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

jackson crumbling

3 to's in ot

by AJC3317 on Dec 3, 2007 10:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

SJAX

why is this guy such a poor dribbler?

Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious.

by Kobe on Dec 3, 2007 10:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

the question is

y does he try to force it knowing he's a poor dribbler

by AJC3317 on Dec 3, 2007 10:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

maybe he doesn't know

Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious.

by Kobe on Dec 3, 2007 10:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

because he is the only one willing to take it

by Zig on Dec 3, 2007 10:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

4 POINTS!

Comeone lets rally!!!!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Dec 3, 2007 10:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

why

didnt monta do that for the last seconds jeez

What you thought that I only played basketball? I AM A Golden State WARRIOR!

by 24k state fan since 87 on Dec 3, 2007 10:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

there's ur game

all but over now

by AJC3317 on Dec 3, 2007 10:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Hedo

Turk was auditioning for the globetrotters, just dribbling around everywhere.

by greala on Dec 3, 2007 10:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

we need

baron

by disguy on Dec 3, 2007 10:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

UGH

JACKSON JUST KILLED US WITH HIS TURNOVERS AND BAD DECISIONING. WHEN HE PENITRATES, ALL THE FREAKIN MAGIC PLAYERS COLLAPSE TOWARD HIM. HE GOT FUCKINN HARRINGTON AND BUIKE OPEN ON THE THREES N YET HE TRYS TO GO AND GET A FOUL/.

by GSwarrior on Dec 3, 2007 10:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

wow

missed layup

by AJC3317 on Dec 3, 2007 10:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

argh

monta ellis!!!

What you thought that I only played basketball? I AM A Golden State WARRIOR!

by 24k state fan since 87 on Dec 3, 2007 10:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Monta!

how could you?

Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious.

by Kobe on Dec 3, 2007 10:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

HOW THE HELL

DOES MONTA M=MISS A OPEN SHOT>?????? THATS HOW U KNOW WHO ARE THE CLUTCH AND HOO ARNT. MJONTA MISSES TERIIBLE THREE, MISSES LAYUP. SCREWS US ALL

by GSwarrior on Dec 3, 2007 10:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

thank you lewis

we still have a slim chance

by AJC3317 on Dec 3, 2007 10:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

This game is such a friggin' tease!

I can'ts stand it.

by exl on Dec 3, 2007 10:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Oh My Word!!!!

Lewis Misses them both!

We are getting EVERY opportunity to win!

Tony.psd = Da Man

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by Zorgon on Dec 3, 2007 10:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

It was never meant to be

you should never win a game that you miss half your layups...

Best duo since...

by Tim N Chris Burger on Dec 3, 2007 10:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

ok

NOW the game's over

by AJC3317 on Dec 3, 2007 10:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

WTF!!!!!!!!!!

a missed free throw!!!! OVERTIME!!!!! 3 freakin turnovers!!!...a freakin free lay up missed!!!...WTF!!!!!!!

by RubberDubDubs on Dec 3, 2007 10:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

good game

they played hard. the loss hurts but we'll get them next time!

by disguy on Dec 3, 2007 10:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

wow

dam that was horrible

What you thought that I only played basketball? I AM A Golden State WARRIOR!

by 24k state fan since 87 on Dec 3, 2007 10:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Ok

So the game goes into overtime. Now, how big was that miscall on that goal tending????? Dispute it with the NBA MULLIN!!!!!!!

by barojax on Dec 3, 2007 10:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

woh boy

that was tough

We're all B.D.'s sidekicks. He's got like five sidekicks. We're like the Power Rangers. - Al

by Caught Backcourt on Dec 3, 2007 10:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

man...

YOU SUCK MONTA! now i can go to bed...

let's do this!

by teidoteido on Dec 3, 2007 10:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

THE ONLY THING THAT BOTHERS ME

IS THAT WE HAD THE VICTORY AT LEAST TWICE. WE GET A CHANCE TO SHOOT IN OUR SECOND TO LAST POSSESION AND THEN A HORRIBLE SHOT SELECTION FROM MONTA. TEN JACKSON'S THREE STRAIGHT TURNOVERS THEN THE MISSED LAYUP. WE HAD IT. PEOPLE SAY WE CAN CLOSE GAMES, WE GOT LONG LONG LONG ROAD AHEAD OF US TO HOW WE CAN FINISH GAMES.

by GSwarrior on Dec 3, 2007 10:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

my god

Why in all the blue hells does Monta Ellis take a 29 footer to end regulation?Why? Seriously, explain what the f- is going through his head?

Stephen Jackson is on fire, we have the ball and clock on our side and that's the best shot you can take? Our WORST 3P shooter on the floor jacking up a shot several steps behind the arc? GO TO THE RIM

ATTACK THE BASKET

yeah, he's the future

great effort all around though, but its stupid we didn't win that

24 > 23

WE NEED A BACKUP POINT GUARD

AIM: Jetforze

by OptionZero on Dec 3, 2007 10:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Four factors:

We played ourselves out of this game.
Baron didn't play in OT.
The Magic played astoundingly.
Adonal Foyle was on the Magic.

Ah well, this was a great game, loved the effort!

I alos would appreciate anyone who's willing to hook me up with the Tim Roye-Adonal Foyle interview!!!! (It'll probobly be on KNBR.com later.)

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Dec 3, 2007 10:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Are you talking

about the halftime interview or this post game interview??
BTW, are you going to wait for my email or are you going to sleep??

F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Dec 3, 2007 10:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Either/Or, but I'm sure I'll find them on KNBR.com

And I could wait if you want me to, but I really need to sleep soon. Gotta wake up in 5 hours.

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Dec 3, 2007 10:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Bah, I can't wait anymore.

Sorry man, I'll just see it tomorrow morning. I mean, it makes no diff, right?

Night.

Tony.psd = Da Man

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by Zorgon on Dec 3, 2007 10:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

That's sound about right

...except for #4

by Calamity on Dec 3, 2007 10:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

#4 is the main reason, foo!

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by Zorgon on Dec 3, 2007 10:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

we should have won this

in regulation. i dont know why monta didnt take it to the bucket...he might've been fouled and gven us a lead.

ANYONE SEE BIEDRINS GIRLFRIEND?!......DAAAMMMNNN!!!

by nykeedunks on Dec 3, 2007 10:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

If BD

didn't foul out we would of won the game. Jackson has never and never should be our primary ball handler. Baron is also our go to guy when we need a basket. First of all, if we hadn't shot so bad collectively as a team the game would of been won in regulation. Second of all, if Davis didn't foul out we would probably have won in OT.

by Calamity on Dec 3, 2007 10:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

still...

oh well...but still you suck MONTA1

let's do this!

by teidoteido on Dec 3, 2007 10:30 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

consolation

The team shot like poop, but hung tough with a very good team with an emerging superstar. The mistakes in OT killed it, but it was a very entertaining game. On a slightly unrelated note, the Pats won so I can't take consolation in that tonight.

by exl on Dec 3, 2007 10:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

All the people whining about Monta

need to listen up. I said WELL INTO LAST YEAR that Monta was not clutch. Where were you then? Oh, I'm sorry, you were still mesermized by his flashy layups? Well, the fantasy is over now, and you guys have finally seen the light. That's all I have to say.

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Dec 3, 2007 10:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

everyone calm down

bout monta the pressure was put on him to be clutch because baron was out. hes still young give him a break...

Hey fool, this ain't no football game!

by J2daZ on Dec 3, 2007 10:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Thank you!

I'm not saying that Monta is totally faultless; he's not, he does deserve some share of the blame in the loss. But to pin our woes at the end of the 4th quarter and beyond is an oversight. He kept the Warriors close in regulation when nobody could find a shot. He's young, he's gonna make stupid mistakes like taking that 3 that make you pound him. The team lost this one tonight, not one player.

We're all B.D.'s sidekicks. He's got like five sidekicks. We're like the Power Rangers. - Al

by Caught Backcourt on Dec 3, 2007 10:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

i shouldnt be reading

Huck Finn and typing at the same time.

That should say: But to pin our woes on him

We're all B.D.'s sidekicks. He's got like five sidekicks. We're like the Power Rangers. - Al

by Caught Backcourt on Dec 3, 2007 10:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Amen!

And if this loss leads to enlightenment down the road, I can't be mad at it. The magic are legit -the dubs could have folded their tents like in boston but they didn't. You can't win them all. Especially when the irreplaceable star has his worst performance of the year.

Best duo since...

by Tim N Chris Burger on Dec 3, 2007 10:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

u know what...

I dont care if they win the superbowl... but the Warriors is a better team!oh my gosh MONTA!

let's do this!

by teidoteido on Dec 3, 2007 10:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

ZORGON, Are you talking

about the halftime interview or this post game interview??
BTW, are you going to wait for my email or are you going to sleep??

F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Dec 3, 2007 10:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

'nuff said

OptionZero, We need a backup POINT GUARD...

let's do this!

by teidoteido on Dec 3, 2007 10:36 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Final score

Magic 123 - Warriors 117 (1 OT)

Box score:
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/boxscore?gid=2007120309

Cap'n Jack tried too hard and in process turn over the ball 4 times in OT. Well, you can't win them all.

by muritqua on Dec 3, 2007 10:36 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

CLUTCH

f- clutchness

that has absolutely nothing to do with it

i don't care if the score is tied, or if we're down 30

there is no scennario where the QUICKEST guy on our team and WORST 3P shooter should be jacking up a prayer like that

NO Excuse NONE i dont care what the crap intangible isht you believe in

there is only ONE basketball play to make, and that is to take a shot at the rim and get fouled, you only need to hit 1-2 to win it

24 > 23

WE NEED A BACKUP POINT GUARD

AIM: Jetforze

by OptionZero on Dec 3, 2007 10:36 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Yes, because

Andris and DJ Mbenga are so much better at the three than him. ;-)

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Dec 3, 2007 10:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

yeah

cuz those two guys were in the game at the time, right? genius

there is no excuse
none

these are the plays that make me want to destroy something

i think i'll walk outside and do that

24 > 23

WE NEED A BACKUP POINT GUARD

AIM: Jetforze

by OptionZero on Dec 3, 2007 11:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Actually, I thought BD had as much to do w/ this

loss as anyone else. In the first quarter when he tried 5x to take on the magic singlehandedly, the lead went from 3 to 12pts. It took the whole a game a sh!tload of effort to overecome that. Everything he threw up was short. After the first 8 straight misses, you knew that 41 minutes a game started to catch up to him.

Best duo since...

by Tim N Chris Burger on Dec 3, 2007 10:38 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

i blame

bd at least as much as monta. 5-21 or whatever he was from the floor? that's terrible. but the blame falls to the whole team really. no one really played great

by AJC3317 on Dec 3, 2007 10:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

the warriors should get smarter

man, i was pissed!
we lost because monta tried to make a three for the win,when everyone knew he should have drove in.at least he could've gotten fouled. he could'nt make a three to save his life.
and JACKSON!!!!
gosh,three turnovers in over time!!!
learn how to "HANDLE WITH CARE"!
we could have won....

by bayway510 on Dec 3, 2007 10:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

In the NBA what is the definition of a

moving screen????? I mean, how many times did Howard set screens and move with the player? I mean, I am no expert, but it seemed like he was moving an awful lot.

Also, how does a smaller defender play tough D when they are allowing the Offensive guy to lead with his should and clear you out all night???

by belli nellie on Dec 3, 2007 10:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Relax! Its just 1 loss...

Don't mean to sound like blueNgoldblood, but I think they needed this loss. It will make them stronger, faster, smarter like kanye west said. Trust me, will all be thanking orlando for this loss by the end of this season.

Best duo since...

by Tim N Chris Burger on Dec 3, 2007 10:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I'm with you

damn, considering they made something like 9 of 40 3-pt attempts, I'd say it's pretty amazing they were actually able to take it into overtime to begin with. they won the previous six games, 4 from on-the-road, they've successfully dug themselves out of the 0-6 hole they started the season with and went from being the team with the worst record in the NBA to 2nd place in their division. So they lose a heartbreaker in o/t against a team with the 3rd best record in the NBA. I think I can find it within my heart to forgive them (I have a harder time forgiving Nellie for his technical in the 4th).

by centerre on Dec 3, 2007 11:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

while we're at it lets blame nellie

there was no need for that technica in the 4th quarter... if we had that one point we would have won as well...

by saintdee on Dec 3, 2007 11:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I was thinking the same thing

it would have never got to overtime without Nellie's technical.

by centerre on Dec 3, 2007 11:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

since you brought it up

I would actually blame the officials more than Nellie. Remember that goal tending call they flip-flopped? One official already had it right, but for some reason, they switch the call back.

Like Bob Fitz said, Nellie's fit was a carry over from that one call. It was a three point total that the Magic should never have had.

by lightz0ut on Dec 3, 2007 11:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

yea, but ...

the reality of the situation is, without that technical -- regardless of the reason why -- it would have been our game. We had some lousy calls when we played against the Kings. It happens.

by centerre on Dec 3, 2007 11:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

yeah you can say that

but they gave us a make up call with the tech on howard. they just didnt execute in the end.

What you thought that I only played basketball? I AM A Golden State WARRIOR!

by 24k state fan since 87 on Dec 4, 2007 2:41 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I blame nelly

cuz he shouldv'e started beidrins. They played like ish the 1st quarter, setting the pace for the whole night. At least w/ beans in there we would have had a better chance rebounding a few of those missed shots & turned them into 2nd chance pts. Plus we'd have played better d-fense in the 1st with his presence.

Nelly over thought this one, imo.

Best duo since...

by Tim N Chris Burger on Dec 3, 2007 11:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

yea

i was thinking the same thing..maybe nellie was counting on harrington to hit the 3s tonite like against Houston which didn't happen. But clearly Biedrin was motivated tonight cause his gf, mom and dad were there.. I wonder if Nellie knew.

by saintdee on Dec 3, 2007 11:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs