OPEN THREAD: Game #67- Warriors vs Timberwolves - BEAT THE TIMBERKITTENS!
Warriors (W-L): 30-36
Timberwolves (W-L): 28-35
Time: 7:30pm PST
TV: FSN+
Radio: KNBR 680
Can you believe it's been nearly 4 days since the Dubs shocked the world and steamrolled the Mavs? Enough celebrating and clowning around- time to get back to bidness!
Tonight the Warriors square off against India's finest Kevin Garnett and the Minnesnowta Timberkittens in Oakland. I know it's getting played out, but... THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT GAME OF THE SEASON.
In their only matchup of the season, the Timberwolves embarrassed the BoomRich-less Warriors in Minnesnowta 121-93. It was very, very troubling. Oh well, at least Sarunas Jasikevicius had a fabulous game and that smelly monkey collected another Warrior Wonder award. This game is very winnable however. The Wolves are a poor road team having lost 8 of their last 11, while the Dubs are a brilliant 23-10 at the Oracle Arena.
Keys to the game:
- Play some defense. Last time the Warriors surrendered an embarrassing 121 points to this team even though they average below 97 points a game.
- Rebound, rebound, rebound. The rebound totals were simply awful in the previous matchup with the Warriors getting out rebounded by 19. In particular Andris Biedrins needs to neutralize KG's glasswork. If Andris picks up silly fouls early, it's going to be a long night.
- Under no circumstance should Mark Blount get 22 points.
- KG's going to get his no matter what, but the Warriors need to focus on shutting down Ricky Davis and the other TWolves. Besides KG, no other Timberkitten should get over 15 points.
- Run the Timberwolves out of the gym before the 2nd quarter even begins.
- Priorities baby, priorities. All 12 of them.
The Race for 8th:
- LA Paper Clips @ Charlotte BETcats (4:00pm PST): Michael- we need you to suit up tonight.
- Sacrapmento Kings @ Miami Hot Like Fire (4:30pm PST): Come on Gary! Do it for the Bay!
- NO/ OKC Ho-nets @ New York Knickerbockers (4:30pm PST): Ain't nuthin like a little Curry.
- Portland Blazed @ LA Fakers (7:30pm PST): Come on Portland- make it 8!
Feel free to discuss the other games in the open thread as well. Updates are always appreciated.
Vegas Odds: Warriors by 7 (as of 9:25 am PST).
Predictions:
- Warriors by 7.
- Baron Davis, Jason Richardson, and Monta Ellis destroy the Timberkittens' backcourt.
- Jax brings some stellar D.
- KG gets his usual 20-10.
- Danville product Mark Madsen gets wild applause from the hometown crowd... okay, maybe not.
Make sure to give us your predictions in the comments before tip off and post any comments you have during the game right here.
PROTECT THE HOUSE!
UPDATE: Live Box Score from Yahoo!
UPDATE 2:
Stay tuned for the Recap!
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man
by tadams1080 on Mar 16, 2007 9:33 AM PDT reply actions
TIMBERKITTENS!?
by Ace Fury on Mar 16, 2007 10:26 AM PDT reply actions
hahaha
ricky davis is so streaky but seems to go off on US... at least he did last time. S-Jax should be able to slow him down tonight. And like you mentioned KG will get his, but can't let the other scrubs have career nights against us.
by sluggah316 on Mar 16, 2007 10:56 AM PDT reply actions
This is the most important one to date...
by mightymadskillz on Mar 16, 2007 11:04 AM PDT reply actions
Every game

You'll be back.
by WHYarenasWHY on Mar 16, 2007 11:08 AM PDT reply actions
true dat

Let's Go Oakland! Gas, Brake, Dip.
by OaktownFunk on Mar 16, 2007 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm playing...

Playoffs in '07, baby!
by coma @ Golden State Of Mind on Mar 16, 2007 12:53 PM PDT reply actions
Don't forget
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 16, 2007 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh.
Dubs by 400.

Playoffs in '07, baby!
by coma @ Golden State Of Mind on Mar 16, 2007 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions
alright
we got dis
by djchuckdeez on Mar 16, 2007 1:02 PM PDT reply actions
EVERY GAME IS...
This IS a game we need to win! But it is especially important because of...
- The tie-breaker factor (which the Twolves currently own at 1-0)
- A Twolves win I think propels them into 8th by fractions
- Just because some people might think that the Twolves won't be able to beat the good teams, it doesn't necessarily mean that we will either, or even the bad teams for that matter!
- Lastly, I just really have to emphasize that there are only 16 games left and a win/loss against a division or conference rival, just as NELLIE said it at the WARRIORS SEASON TICKET HOLDER PARTY, is twice as important. A win gives you a win, while it gives the other team a loss!
Who knows...maybe the other teams will fall and we'll get in by default! Oh well, as long as we make it baby!
GO WARRIORS!!!
wow.

Playoffs in '07, baby!
by coma @ Golden State Of Mind on Mar 16, 2007 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
another reason why its important
by sluggah316 on Mar 16, 2007 2:11 PM PDT reply actions
Box out
I agree with the fact that KG will get his. That's a given against any team in the league. But like others have said, we need to shut down Ricky Davis as well as box out Mark Blount. We really need to keep their role players and 2nd options out of the game. We can't overlook the scoring of Randy Foye either.
I'm sure if we come with same intensity on defense and sense of urgency like we did against Dallas, we'll be able to force a lot of turnovers from their backcourt. Like any other game, though, it'll probably come down to us against the officials. I'm sure the Oracle will let the refs know once those questionable calls come into play. Let's hope they drop that habit of deciding the game for us.
GO GSW!
by mojo X on Mar 16, 2007 2:35 PM PDT reply actions
SORRY COMA...
Regardless, whether we like to use reverse psychology and think they'll lose, but hope for a win, we just want them to WIN!!!
GO WARRIORS!!!
watch for the kids tonight
biedrins and monta have good games as the 4 days off help the kids get their legs back
by andystud on Mar 16, 2007 3:08 PM PDT reply actions
We can't really expect only KG to get 15
More Hardware Coming!
PUMP YOURSELVES UP.
:D

Playoffs in '07, baby!
by coma @ Golden State Of Mind on Mar 16, 2007 3:22 PM PDT reply actions
hellz yah
Lets do dis like a bhuddist..
Adonal, the ultimate fighter
by WhoreRIORS on Mar 16, 2007 3:49 PM PDT reply actions
wow
by goldenchild on Mar 16, 2007 11:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Im gonna be
update
man
by tadams1080 on Mar 16, 2007 7:04 PM PDT reply actions
cmon dubs
by TheTallLimey on Mar 16, 2007 7:26 PM PDT reply actions
this sucks
on fsn they just broke in
I go to fsn plus it's just the schedule of what's up coming on the channel and it list todays game. But still not on.
he said its because fsn chooses what games to air
FSN+
It says "ONE MOMENT PLEASE.
This channel should be avaible shortly."
Pissing me off, so I'm on the phone with my girlfriend and she's giving me the play-by-play. haha
by WarriorFanForLife on Mar 16, 2007 7:51 PM PDT reply actions
REBOUNDING!!!
by mightymadskillz on Mar 16, 2007 7:56 PM PDT reply actions
what the hell?
by tadams1080 on Mar 16, 2007 8:15 PM PDT reply actions
jax
Anyone?
by Skeptic con Urquell on Mar 16, 2007 8:16 PM PDT reply actions
yep
by goldenchild on Mar 16, 2007 11:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Finally....
by mightymadskillz on Mar 16, 2007 8:22 PM PDT reply actions
all right pietrus
i was at the game
by goldenchild on Mar 16, 2007 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions
JR vs MP
I thought Nellie was sitting cold shooters?
by sgamon on Mar 16, 2007 8:30 PM PDT reply actions
good half
by tadams1080 on Mar 16, 2007 8:41 PM PDT reply actions
sweet
lol
why do we have this lead?
by tadams1080 on Mar 16, 2007 8:44 PM PDT reply actions
portland
More Hardware Coming!
damn...
KG
Sounds like a fun game so far?
by Skeptic con Urquell on Mar 16, 2007 9:04 PM PDT reply actions
I don't
alley-oop to Monta
by sgamon on Mar 16, 2007 9:08 PM PDT reply actions
cool
Go Warriors!
Still listening (and adjusting the tuning knob)
80-58 JR 8 assists
by Skeptic con Urquell on Mar 16, 2007 9:15 PM PDT reply actions
Keith Jennings!
More Hardware Coming!
playoff chase
KEITH JENNINGS!
by mightymadskillz on Mar 16, 2007 9:19 PM PDT reply actions
BD goin at KG
by tadams1080 on Mar 16, 2007 9:21 PM PDT reply actions
How far ahead do we need to be
by Skeptic con Urquell on Mar 16, 2007 9:23 PM PDT reply actions
BD
where did that come from?
by Skeptic con Urquell on Mar 16, 2007 9:24 PM PDT reply actions
Hmmm..
by mightymadskillz on Mar 16, 2007 9:26 PM PDT reply actions
sweet
by tadams1080 on Mar 16, 2007 9:26 PM PDT reply actions
Hmmm..
by mightymadskillz on Mar 16, 2007 9:27 PM PDT reply actions
Lets hope our bench can finish these guys off
Wassup with the 80's music?
by mightymadskillz on Mar 16, 2007 9:29 PM PDT reply actions
this 4th quarter
by tadams1080 on Mar 16, 2007 9:35 PM PDT reply actions
ruins my night when I can't watch the dubs on tv
by Skeptic con Urquell on Mar 16, 2007 9:37 PM PDT reply actions
damn, talk about multi-tasking
by dj fuzzylogic on Mar 16, 2007 11:08 PM PDT up reply actions
A
by tadams1080 on Mar 16, 2007 9:44 PM PDT reply actions
What's wrong with the lakers?
by Skeptic con Urquell on Mar 16, 2007 9:45 PM PDT reply actions
I'm lovin' J-Rich's game right now
6 rebounds
2 steals
8 assists
J-Rich is the heart and soul of this team and will do whatever the team needs him to do. When they needed him to be the top scorer, he did it, now they need an all around glue guy and he's doing it. His value has to be going up but I can't see how it makes sense to EVER get rid of him. I want him to retire as a Warrior.

You'll be back.
by WHYarenasWHY on Mar 16, 2007 9:45 PM PDT reply actions
totally,
by allthatjazz on Mar 16, 2007 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions
was listening to the warriors roundtable
by goldenchild on Mar 16, 2007 11:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Seattle, that's close to portland?
by Skeptic con Urquell on Mar 16, 2007 9:46 PM PDT reply actions
kinda funny
3:59 MIN - R. Davis missed a layup
4:00 MIN - R. Davis offensive rebound
4:00 MIN - R. Davis missed a layup
NO!

You'll be back.
by WHYarenasWHY on Mar 16, 2007 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions
THIS SIG IS AWESOME
by KCBS Warrior Fan on Mar 16, 2007 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions
can you smell it?
by djchuckdeez on Mar 16, 2007 9:52 PM PDT reply actions
maybe
Stick a fork in them!
by Skeptic con Urquell on Mar 16, 2007 9:53 PM PDT reply actions
15 games to go
by Skeptic con Urquell on Mar 16, 2007 9:58 PM PDT reply actions
Wooooo
wow
by tadams1080 on Mar 16, 2007 9:59 PM PDT reply actions
kobe has 56 tonight
by Skeptic con Urquell on Mar 16, 2007 10:04 PM PDT reply actions
got 60 now
tied at 106
by Athletix Man on Mar 16, 2007 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Let's take

You'll be back.
by WHYarenasWHY on Mar 16, 2007 10:37 PM PDT reply actions
Let's do this
We need this W. (we've heard that before). But this is a game that we're supposed to win. (heard that one, too). Let's just keep that Playoff ball rolling and keep up the intensity.
Had fun at the game tonight. We don't have LeBron, but we're all Witnesses to MONTA!
*and my "lucky shoes" are still UNDEFEATED!
GO GSW!!
by mojo X on Mar 16, 2007 11:06 PM PDT reply actions

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