OPEN THREAD: Game #71 - Warriors @ Lakers
Warriors (W-L): 33-37
Lakers (W-L): 37-32
Time: 6:30PM PST tip off
The battle continues.
Currently half a game out of the 8 spot, the Warriors are embarking on a rough three game series. Starting tonight against the Lakers, they will continue onto the Spurs, then move onto the Suns.
This is not the schedule that one would wish for given the volatility of our playoff position. But I don't think that the time for despair is upon us just yet.
Since our team has regained its health, we have all been treated to a brand of Warriors basketball that we haven't seen all season. There's a chance to do something special here.
Tonights game is going to be all about containing Kobe. He's in the middle of a super hot streak, scoring over 50 points in his last four games. But if there's one team that's capable of breaking a streak, it's us. Just ask the Mavs!
Countering Kobe's offense and coming prepared with a little offense of our own. Containing the unnecessary 3's and taking the high percentage shots. These are the things that will give us the W tonight.
Let the games begin!
Vegas Odds: Lakers by 4.5. They are on a 4 game win streak right now and we're facing them on their home floor. Yet at the end of the day, we need this game more than them, I think we're going to be looking at a close one tonight.
GSoM Prediction: Warriors by 2.
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LET'S DO THIS WARRIORS!!!
UPDATE: Live Box Score from Yahoo!
UPDATE 2: Warriors lose by 2. 113-115.
Stay tuned for the recap...
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Through thinNthinN?
by k759 on Mar 25, 2007 2:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
37-33
here is another example of ignorant sports writers for ya
Guaranteed.
by azw on Mar 25, 2007 2:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
this is a tough one
by djchuckdeez on Mar 25, 2007 3:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
1 game?
by gswrico on Mar 25, 2007 3:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
you're right
by bozaframa on Mar 25, 2007 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
nope, you're right
by duggie25 on Mar 25, 2007 3:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Warriors by 1
Keys to the game:
- Kobe can get his as long as Marice Evans, Kwame Brown, Luke Walton, and [insert random Laker player] don't put up crazy numbers.
- Foul trouble. In the early going especially the Warriors can't pick up ticky-tack fouls. Don't give the the refs any excuse to call those phantom fouls on #24 in the early going.
- Control the glass. It's going to be hard, but it's crucial.
- Push the tempo up. The Lakers can't run with the Warriors. The Dubs are just too fast and quick. DO NOT play a slowdown game with the Lakers.
- Boom Dizzle and Monta Ellis need to dominate the Lakers at their weakest areas- point guard and containing lightening quick little men.
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 25, 2007 4:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ooooh, let's not forget--
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 25, 2007 4:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
jackson
by AJC3317 on Mar 25, 2007 4:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
don't care about kobe
by Caught Backcourt on Mar 25, 2007 5:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
we need this win
by gogomaplata on Mar 25, 2007 6:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Observations from the first 2 minutes:
by jmefrisco on Mar 25, 2007 6:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
by dandydaniel on Mar 25, 2007 6:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
by tadams1080 on Mar 25, 2007 6:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I made a wager of my own...
by gogomaplata on Mar 25, 2007 6:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
our offense
by gogomaplata on Mar 25, 2007 6:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
at this rate
by djchuckdeez on Mar 25, 2007 7:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Please stop Kobe
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 25, 2007 7:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What's with the thing on the shoulders of
Don't tell me the Warriors are in the NBA finals...
by back2back51s on Mar 25, 2007 7:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
how can kobe
by gogomaplata on Mar 25, 2007 7:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
we need this win!!
by gogomaplata on Mar 25, 2007 7:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
folyle's
by machinecog on Mar 25, 2007 7:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
kobe with a T!
by Bayareaballa86 on Mar 25, 2007 7:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
they need to start
by gogomaplata on Mar 25, 2007 7:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
End of 1st- Warriors down by 10
Unacceptable rebounding difference:
Lakers- 16
Warriors- 3
Unacceptable shooting difference:
Lakers- 60.9%
Warriors- 36.4%
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 25, 2007 7:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hornets take down Rockets
by Sleepy Freud on Mar 25, 2007 7:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i hope not
by OaktownWarrior on Mar 25, 2007 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This game
by machinecog on Mar 25, 2007 7:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I am totally boiling right now
by dlyrious on Mar 25, 2007 7:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
seventeen points?
by Bayareaballa86 on Mar 25, 2007 7:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Must win
by chili01 on Mar 25, 2007 7:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
somethin about the lakers
by AJC3317 on Mar 25, 2007 7:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
good job biedrins
by Bayareaballa86 on Mar 25, 2007 7:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
the only thing i dont like
by gogomaplata on Mar 25, 2007 7:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
andris missin layups
by AJC3317 on Mar 25, 2007 7:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
63-32
by AJC3317 on Mar 25, 2007 7:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
oh no
by Bayareaballa86 on Mar 25, 2007 7:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
we can do it guys
by Bayareaballa86 on Mar 25, 2007 7:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We can come back
by machinecog on Mar 25, 2007 7:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kobe is OUT!
by dlyrious on Mar 25, 2007 7:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
but of course
by AJC3317 on Mar 25, 2007 7:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
pietrus is one of the most frustrating players
by Bayareaballa86 on Mar 25, 2007 7:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
kobe back in
by AJC3317 on Mar 25, 2007 7:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
pietrus?
by Bayareaballa86 on Mar 25, 2007 7:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
big 3
by AJC3317 on Mar 25, 2007 7:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
here's some energy
by AJC3317 on Mar 25, 2007 7:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
damn
by AJC3317 on Mar 25, 2007 7:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
bynum over the back
by AJC3317 on Mar 25, 2007 7:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
26 to 9 Run by the Warriors
The Dub's defense and rebounding have vastly improved in this 2nd quarter.
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 25, 2007 7:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
good work guys
by Bayareaballa86 on Mar 25, 2007 7:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bynum plays like Shaq
by dlyrious on Mar 25, 2007 7:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
monta saves the day
by AJC3317 on Mar 25, 2007 7:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe not get the lead
by Bayareaballa86 on Mar 25, 2007 7:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
no more than 6 down
by AJC3317 on Mar 25, 2007 7:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
aww man
by Bayareaballa86 on Mar 25, 2007 7:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
we're keeping pace
by nautica on Mar 25, 2007 7:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
FRESH WEB PIN!
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 25, 2007 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should we
by chili01 on Mar 25, 2007 7:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I dont know about injuring Kobe
by nautica on Mar 25, 2007 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
EXCELLENT!
by Hash on Mar 25, 2007 7:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
well
by Bayareaballa86 on Mar 25, 2007 7:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
At the half Warriors down by 4!
This game is fun to watch again. 24 more minutes...
by Atma Brother ONE on Mar 25, 2007 7:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
feels exactly like the wizards game
by AJC3317 on Mar 25, 2007 7:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i love the
by gogomaplata on Mar 25, 2007 7:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ya it is fun to watch
More Hardware Coming!
by gsw4life on Mar 25, 2007 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice job closing out that quater
by SkipT on Mar 25, 2007 7:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
oh man
by tadams1080 on Mar 25, 2007 7:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
time for...
by bradyk2 on Mar 25, 2007 7:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
by machinecog on Mar 25, 2007 8:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
gotta get some boards
by AJC3317 on Mar 25, 2007 8:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i hate that call
by AJC3317 on Mar 25, 2007 8:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
good play
by Bayareaballa86 on Mar 25, 2007 8:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
is it just me?
by Bayareaballa86 on Mar 25, 2007 8:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
charge on kobe!
by AJC3317 on Mar 25, 2007 8:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wow hahaha
by djchuckdeez on Mar 25, 2007 8:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just got back from Hornets game
HOLY CRAP!!!!
GO WARRIORS!!!!
by Zorgon on Mar 25, 2007 8:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
?did?
by jtoj on Mar 25, 2007 8:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hmm
by djchuckdeez on Mar 25, 2007 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
kobe
by AJC3317 on Mar 25, 2007 8:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
FSN West Cheap Shot at Biedrins:
Colour Commentator: Now, in international basketball, that would've been legal. In the NBA: NO!
(What a loser.)
by Zorgon on Mar 25, 2007 8:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
goaltending was on cook tho
More Hardware Coming!
by gsw4life on Mar 25, 2007 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
40-19 rebounding edge?
by AJC3317 on Mar 25, 2007 8:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Seems like
by nautica on Mar 25, 2007 8:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
dude we need this win ...
by YaoButtaMing on Mar 25, 2007 8:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
keep the lead
by AJC3317 on Mar 25, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i think we got the
by gogomaplata on Mar 25, 2007 8:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Warriors new playbook...
Repeat.

Through thinNthinN?
by k759 on Mar 25, 2007 8:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
has Lamar made an offensive move this game
More Hardware Coming!
by gsw4life on Mar 25, 2007 8:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Fakers
by nautica on Mar 25, 2007 8:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
too many 3s
by AJC3317 on Mar 25, 2007 8:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Laker fans make me sick
by dlyrious on Mar 25, 2007 8:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
what did beans do there?
by AJC3317 on Mar 25, 2007 8:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
where was
by machinecog on Mar 25, 2007 8:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
refs startin to f*** up
by AJC3317 on Mar 25, 2007 8:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
dayam turiaf
by dlyrious on Mar 25, 2007 8:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
turiaf is annoying as hell
by AJC3317 on Mar 25, 2007 8:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
if we want to win
by AJC3317 on Mar 25, 2007 8:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Crap
by Zorgon on Mar 25, 2007 8:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
sup with the lid on the basket
by dlyrious on Mar 25, 2007 8:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
stephen jackson
by gogomaplata on Mar 25, 2007 8:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They are not following the new playbook

Through thinNthinN?
by k759 on Mar 25, 2007 8:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
indeed
by chili01 on Mar 25, 2007 9:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Brick
Where is the JRich Magic!?!?!!?!?!?!?!?!
by Zorgon on Mar 25, 2007 9:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
how many 3s?
by AJC3317 on Mar 25, 2007 9:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
brick city under one minute
by dlyrious on Mar 25, 2007 9:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
still one posession
by AJC3317 on Mar 25, 2007 9:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
NOOOO
by Zorgon on Mar 25, 2007 9:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
nevermind
by AJC3317 on Mar 25, 2007 9:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Tip to a 3 with a foul for a 4 pt play

Through thinNthinN?
by k759 on Mar 25, 2007 9:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
STILL A CHANCE
by Zorgon on Mar 25, 2007 9:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
you can't tip for a shot
by chili01 on Mar 25, 2007 9:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
steal the win!!!
by AJC3317 on Mar 25, 2007 9:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I saw a David West Buzzer Beater at .5
by Zorgon on Mar 25, 2007 9:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
we need more time
by dlyrious on Mar 25, 2007 9:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
damn
by AJC3317 on Mar 25, 2007 9:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
even a solid backup
by Zig on Mar 25, 2007 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
AND IT IS....
Aw man, What a great game.....
by Zorgon on Mar 25, 2007 9:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
DAMN
by gogomaplata on Mar 25, 2007 9:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
so many missed chances
by ufwa on Mar 25, 2007 9:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
OMFG!!!!!!!!
by chimp on Mar 25, 2007 9:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I know I should be frustrated too...
by Hash on Mar 25, 2007 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kobe
by mistererickk on Mar 25, 2007 9:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
His post game isn't
The Warriors know they're to perimeter. They don't have a choice when they aren't running thats all thats there
by Zig on Mar 25, 2007 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't fault the Warriors effort
Its pretty clear for next year that they can't have Al Harrington at the 4
by Zig on Mar 25, 2007 9:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ahhhhhhh
by Warrior fan 23 on Mar 25, 2007 9:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
IMA FOOOOL
by chimp on Mar 25, 2007 9:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Warriors Piss ME OFF!!
by ballin on Mar 25, 2007 9:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
man
by Caught Backcourt on Mar 25, 2007 9:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just came from the game
Turning point of the game: Monta's dribble of his foot right in to the hands of a gift-wrapped three pointer, cutting the lead from a solid 8 to a precarious 5. After that, we were reminded once again of 12 years of futility. Bless Monta's heart, he was amazing in that game, but that play killed us.
Unbelievable stats of the game. There are two: 24 to 8, our edge in turnovers. The Warriors were stellar putting pressure on the Lakers all night, leading to this disparity. One would think we should have dominated this game with that stat alone, except for........63 to 33, Lakers rebounding edge. This is absolutely unacceptable; it's not like the Lakes are known for their rebounding prowess. No box outs, no hunger for the long rebound, Runi Turiaf looking like Ben Freakin' Wallace.
Goats of the game: B-diddy. Coming off one his best games of the season, this was disappointing, but we know he just never ever ever does well against the Lakers. EVen worse. S-Jax. The first two minutes were atrocious for him. He made some plays but also made too many costly mistakes and ill-advised shots. This is my first time seeing him live, and he was really a non-factor.
Great game, otherwise. As Warrior fans, we really have a lot to be proud of, I just wonder if we'll ever be able to sustain these efforts for more than just 20 games in a regular season.
Let's keep the faith. We can do this!!!!
by Manute4Three on Mar 25, 2007 9:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
actually zig
we deserved to lose this game
by mydedgerbil555 on Mar 25, 2007 9:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The rebounding was bad
by dajrichshow on Mar 25, 2007 10:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You know that stretch when the lakers came back
by racsan on Mar 25, 2007 10:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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