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PLAYOFF OPEN THREAD - Game #4: Warriors vs Mavericks - Take Control

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Update: A tanker exploded on I-80 last night at the Macarthur Maze blowing out a major section of the freeway. Check out DaAzNJRich's diary and sfgate.com for more.

The elevated roadway that crumbled carried eastbound traffic from the Bay Bridge onto Interstates 580 and 980 and Highway 24. The broken concrete fell like a blanket over the roadway below, which connects southbound I-80 to I-880...major backups are expected, especially tonight when the Golden State Warriors take on the Dallas Mavericks in the fourth game of their playoff series and Oakland's Oracle Arena. The Oakland A's are playing Tampa Bay at 1 p.m. at the coliseum next door.

So if you're going to the game and coming from SF or North of Oakland, take BART or leave really early. Here are some alternate routes


Warriors (W-L): 2-1

Mavericks (W-L): 1-2

Time: 7:00pm PST

TV: FSN Bay Area, TNT

Radio: KNBR 680

Forget about the last 3 games, this is the only one that matters now. The Warriors need to treat this game like they absolutely must win. A win puts the Warriors up 3-1 and firmly in control. A loss gives homecourt advantage back to the Mavs meaning the Dubs would have to win 1 of the 2 games in Dallas and game 6 at home. So, if the Warriors can win game 4, they take control of the series, put the Mavs in desperation mode and have a chance to shock the world.

These playoffs are about adjustments. When something isn't working, you need to make a change. We've seen this 3 times now in the first 3 games.

Game 1
We saw the Warriors come out and play their style of the game while the Mavs mixed up their lineup to counteract what the Warriors were doing. It didn't work out so well for them as the Warriors took game 1 in Dallas.

Game 2
The Mavs played their style of game by using the same starting 5 that they've been using the entire year. Instead of Dirk at center, That Lazy Bum started at center with Dirk playing power forward. The Warriors fell apart in that game and the Mavs' adjustment helped them win the game in a blowout. During halftime, a certain TNT announcer proclaimed that the series was over and the Mavs would sweep the rest of the games.



Game 3
The Mavs went with the same starting lineup as in game 2, but this time the Warriors made an adjustment. With Al Harrington in a funk, Nellie had to get some production from his center spot. In steps Andris Biedrins to start the game at center. Matt Barnes got some burn at center too. Warriors win big in game 3 at home.

Game 4
So what does that mean for game 4? What adjustments will both coaches make? The Mavs' 67 win starting 5 just got beat down badly, so what is Avery going to do? I think he's going to go with that same starting 5 of Harris, Terry, Howard, Dirk, and That Lazy Bum. If that lineup falters, how crazy would it be if he went even bigger. A lineup of Terry/Harris at point, Stack at shooting guard, Dirk at the 3, then Diop at the 4 and That Lazy Bum at center? Sure they'd be slow but they'd gobble up every single rebound. Put it this way, the Mavs can't match the Warriors speed and they need to use their size as an advantage, not disadvantage.

As far as the Warriors go, it'll be interesting to see when Nellie goes back to Al. Biedrins should start this game because he was effective down low in game 3. We need Al to step up and play like he did during the last 20 games of the regular season. He's struggling right now, but Warriors Nation has his back and want him to play well. His body language makes it look like he's got no confidence. If he can knock down some jumpers, I think he'll start to get rolling. One other adjustment the Warriors are making, they're bringing in a real celebrity (not David Hasselhoff) to sit courtside, she needs no introduction:



One last thing, in addition to the usual "Let's go Warriors, let's go", "Deee-fense", and "Overrated" chants, I thought we should come up with some more creative ones, not the whole "You Suck" chant. I'll start it off but feel free to post some more in the comments.
- When Dirk is shooting free throws: "DOOOUGH-BOY, DOOOUGH-BOY"
- When Damp comes in the game: "LA-ZY BUM, LA-ZY BUM"

Vegas odds: Mavericks by 3.5 (as of 9:58 am pst)

Predictions:

  • Warriors go up 3-1 in the series with a 9 point win
  • JRich struggled in Dallas, but came up huge in the return to Oakland. He's on fire right now and he keeps it going with 24 points.
  • Al Harrington's offense has been MIA the first 3 games. Warriors Nation wants to see him do well and needs to help him get going. Every time he makes a bucket expect the crowd to get real loud. It's his turn to bring it.
  • The over/under on Devin Harris flops in the first quarter is 20. I'll take the over. It's sad that he's so quick and could be a nice defender, but he resorts to flopping to try to get calls. Someone tell him that flopping just isn't in the spirit of the game.
  • Dirk stays soft. I still think he does the Pillsbury Doughboy commercials. Jax should poke him in the belly and see if he giggles. Hoo hoo.
  • Baron and Jax always bring it, expect more of the same tonight.
  • Dubs Nation stays loud. At game 3, I couldn't hear the whistles or the PA announcer. In game 4, I don't expect to hear them this time either. Mavs players aren't used to real fans and what we sound like. Everyone going to the game, get loud! Everyone watching on tv, get loud!

Make sure to give us your predictions in the comments before tip off and post any comments you have during the game right here.

GO WARRIORS!!!

UPDATE:

WARRIORS WIN! 103-99

Just one more win baby!

Stay tuned for the Recap!

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Easy Money
Mavs by 3 1/2 in Vegas? Drain the kids' college savings account and put in all on the Warriors!

OK, the game may be a tough one, but I still think that we will win, and it's very likely the contest will resemble Friday's drubbing by the Dubs.

I think that Richardson will continue to shine, and Big Al will start to put it together. Let's hope that Andris the Giant gets plenty of court time.

I CAN'T WAIT!!!

http://static.flickr.com/122/315785906_b6d12ee3bb_o.jpg

by warriorfaninlakerland on Apr 29, 2007 10:18 AM PDT   0 recs

Warriors by 11
Don't look now, but the Warriors have won 6 games in a row at home. Oracle Arena is one of the toughest places to visit in the entire league. I feel bad for the Mavs. Haha, actually no I don't.

Keys to the Game:

  • Keep messing with their heads.
  • Keep driving Dirk nuts with double teams and new looks every time. He looks confused.
  • ABUSE the Mavs' backcourt on both sides of the ball. Be physical with them on both offense and defense. Speed right past them at every opportunity.
  • Force them to rely on The Lazy Bum to catch the ball with his hands of stone and convert. We've unfortunately watched him for years here- he can do neither of these.
  • Start Biedrins and run some pick and rolls early for easy buckets. He's too fast and quick cutting to the whole for Damp and Diop.
  • Don't settle for jumpers.
  • Hit those shots.
  • Move the ball around.
  • Deflect the ball, swat some shots, and get easy fast break opportunities.
  • Push the ball downcourt after every Mavs basket. Matt Barnes is exceptional at inbounding the ball. Take advantage of that.
  • Have a great time out!
  • BELIEVE.
Predictions:
  • The Warriors outhustle the Mavs in a major way.
  • The home crowd goes nuts!
  • JR drops 25+ points and continues his great work on the glass.
  • Boom Dizzle gets 8 trips to the FT line.
  • Dirk puts up one of those empty, meaningless Troy Murphy double-doubles.
  • The Lazy Bum gets embarrassed. Man, I've been waiting all series for someone to just throw it down on him.
  • Al Harrington drops 15+ points and makes his first appearance in the series. The crowd shows him mad luv.
  • MP2 throws it down twice.
Hash, Fantasy Junkie, and I will all be at the game in The People's section in section 201 row 13. Make sure to come by and say whassup. You might not be able to see us easily, but you'll definitely hear us!

by Atma Brother ONE on Apr 29, 2007 10:22 AM PDT   0 recs

i will look for you guys
i will be dead center at the top of the arena in the 3 end seats of 232 on the 232/201 center aisle... these are best people's sections seats in the house! if you want to find me, it is easy because i will be wearing my lucky orange warriors hat and yelling at the top of my lungs. you can get a good picture from up there too, but i do not bring cameras to games myself.

my predictions are that the mavs come out to boos and that the oracle will be rocking. ok that is pretty much a given though.

the only other prediction i have is that if pietrus does not drop at least 12 points tonight on 60% shooting, or better, he will be out of a job this summer.

by stedanko on Apr 29, 2007 12:51 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

TRAFFIC ADVISORY! - Collapse of I-80 to I-580 EAST
Hey there GSoMer's, I'm a first time poster, but long time viewer of this great blog....anyways, to the heart of the matter:

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There was an early morning collapse of the I-80 to I580 East stretch of the freeway today.

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You'll probably hear about it all over the local stations right now.  I haven't heard if this will affect the timing of tonight's game 4.  Nevertheless, plan your trip to Oracle accordingly NOW, 'cuz traffic ain't getting any better as we get to the latter part of the day.

Peace Out....GO DUBS...drive safely y'all!!!

by warriorsfan4life on Apr 29, 2007 10:24 AM PDT   0 recs

When do the doors open?
it said on the warriors website that  it opens 1:30 hours before the game so 5:30. Same for the playoffs? Im tryna get some autographs today.

by T Baggey on Apr 29, 2007 10:51 AM PDT   0 recs

Chants
I know the Dubs are already in Dirk's head, but I think the crowd should chant "M-V-P" whenever he touches the ball.

by the barneshawk on Apr 29, 2007 10:59 AM PDT   0 recs

instead of M-V-P
how about M-I-A

by azw on Apr 29, 2007 12:06 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

barkley talkin out his butt
haha, that gives new meaning to the term big mouth.

dubs by 10 AL gets it going tonight.

by azw on Apr 29, 2007 11:25 AM PDT   0 recs

Chants?
    How about putting a warrior uni on Jessica and a mavs uni on hasselhoff and then chanting "this is why we're hot and this is why you're not?"

by Skeptic con Urquell on Apr 29, 2007 11:52 AM PDT   0 recs

FSN vs TNT?
   and how about supporting our boys bob and jim by watchin on FSN?  They've been here for us all season so it would be bad karma to watch on the other bandwagon channel now.

by Skeptic con Urquell on Apr 29, 2007 12:14 PM PDT   0 recs

i wish
that all the games would be on FSN...i cant stand the TNT broadcasters...or charles barkley...bob and jim know what they are talking about
The Mavs DON'T have sh*t on the Dubz!

by jrich is the next mj on Apr 29, 2007 12:21 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

i hear ya Skeptic
i'm in a bit of a bind...i'm going to the game, but I'm going to tivo the broadcast as well. My heart wants to record the FSN coverage. But, I feel like i need to record the TNT broadcast just to see if Fat Man will eat his words or come up with some other excuses for the Mavs. What's a guy to do?

Let's Go Oakland! Gas, Brake, Dip.

by OaktownFunk on Apr 29, 2007 12:22 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

if you know someone else
that has a DVR, you could record one they could record the other.Or I am sure you could find the fatmans comments online, there is a link to yesterdays TNT pregame in one of the diaries, i would imagine todays will be available too. but not sure about the halftime show.unfortunately i am stuck with TNT as i no longer live in the area

by azw on Apr 29, 2007 12:42 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Record FSN
all the TNT halftime and pregame stuff is on NBA's website in the TNT Overtime section.

by schmoe13 on Apr 29, 2007 12:50 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

What's a guy to do?
   First thing is...Enjoy the game my friend!
   and you might check the schedule, I seem to recall someone sayin they re-played the last game later?

by Skeptic con Urquell on Apr 29, 2007 2:59 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

i WISH i could
but no FSBAY here in lakerland

by jam3rz on Apr 29, 2007 3:26 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

bring the noise
I'll be watching the game on FSN. No good picture quality compared to TNT, but that's just a small price to pay. Bring the intensity and run run run the Mavs into the ground. Hopefully Al gets his stroke back. I'll be yelling extra loud. Is it 7 yet?

by Caught Backcourt on Apr 29, 2007 12:21 PM PDT   0 recs

anyone seen this simulation?
I got it from someone in Marcus Thompson's blog.  It is a playoff simulation from NBA2k8.

http://sports.ign.com/articles/782/782133p1.html

by wander7 on Apr 29, 2007 1:20 PM PDT   0 recs

HELP with my Vonteego chant is welcome...
...we were throwing it down in section 217 nosebleed on Friday.  I have taken to greeting Jason Terry with chants of "Von-teego" every time he's at the line.  Could be read as a shot at our own ownership, but I'm glad we didn't draft that cry-baby bitch at this point, so I want him to know what level I believe he's on.

by 321 IN n OUT on Apr 29, 2007 1:47 PM PDT   0 recs

oh yeah, and Dampier is...
"contract year, contract year, contract year" to remind everyone why he sucks the rest of the time.

by 321 IN n OUT on Apr 29, 2007 1:48 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

take control
exactly what has to happen. the dubs must come out with the same energy that they had on friday. if they do that, then the series is all but bottled up for us. i can't wait to be there again. PROTECT THIS HOUSE!!!!!!!

by AJC3317 on Apr 29, 2007 2:03 PM PDT   0 recs

The key...
will be how exactly we'll start the game. If we start hitting shots the first 5-6 minutes and take a lead, this will get the crowd going nuts, our confidence growing even more and more importantly the Mavs getting nervous.

Let's go Warriors!!

by BlauGelb on Apr 29, 2007 2:48 PM PDT   0 recs

This game is important
I really don't know how it is going to turn out.  The playoffs are funny.  Confidence can flip like a switch.  If the Warriors can keep their emotional game focused, they are the better team.  I just worry that if they get their backs against the wall, they'll freak out.  I know Nellie has coached them the best they can be coached.  Let's play ball.

WE BELIEVE!

by walkerp on Apr 29, 2007 2:55 PM PDT   0 recs

Dubs must maintain composure
Almost everything should run through BD tonight, period.  BD needs to take command in this game.  Not in terms of scoring per se, but in terms of controling the game and emotional tempo.  This is arguably the biggest game yet and everyone's bound to be amped, especially if the crowd's crazy again.  What I don't want to see are the Dubs losing their focus ala game 2.  Only BD (and Monta some) should be bringing it up the floor.  Jax needs to stop thinking he can take it the length himself.  He's just wild half the time he's bringing it up, and I expect the flopping to continue, and he doesn't need to be picking up offensive fouls.  Also, Air France should stay in the hangar.  I appreciate his efforts the other night (good rebounds, a block, and his hustle), but he's the least fundamentally sound player when he's on the court (which could exacerbate any emotional flare-ups).  More often than not, he's only good for picking up 4 fouls in 8 minutes.  

by NY Warriors Fan on Apr 29, 2007 3:14 PM PDT   0 recs

air france in the hangar
i think i agree. kalenna can put out the same hustle as long as he is not touching the ball. he will make a better percentage of spot up 2's as well. i wish they could have waived zarko and signed renaldo major for the rest of the season back in february. why didn't we cut zarko anyways?

by stedanko on Apr 29, 2007 3:40 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

i'm so broke from game 3
I hope other Warriors faithfuls can pick up the slack for me. I cannot wait to see Jessica Alba!!!
RUN TMC!

by ZombieWarrior on Apr 29, 2007 4:17 PM PDT   0 recs

barkley says the bay is filled with hillbillies?!
in oakland?!?  yellow bus hillbillies...LOL.. that dude kills me sometimes.
gdubb

by gogomaplata on Apr 29, 2007 4:30 PM PDT   0 recs

then
Kenny cracked on him being from Alabama

by nautica on Apr 29, 2007 4:33 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Barkley on TNT
Is anyone else watching the crow-eater on TNT right now?  He said Golden State (which I can only assume to mean Oakland) is a smokey town filled with hillbillies.  

Thats right.  Oakland, California, of the San Francisco Bay Area, one of the most progressive, cultured, dense, urban areas in the world, is a "Smokey Town with a bunch of hillbillies."
H-I-L-L Billies. In Oakland.

What a clown.

Kenny the Jet countered that almost immediately, and said "Charles, you from Alabama, how you goin to be callin Golden State that?"  Zing!  I do like their straight-man and stooge combo but I think Barkley got his feelings hurts when we were chanting that he sucks.  Didn't he say that we were already obnoxious when our team wasn't good and now its ten times worse (or something)?

by WhiteElephantGuy on Apr 29, 2007 4:35 PM PDT   0 recs

yes
and when he was talking about the hillbillies, he said something like, a bunch of hillbillies with all  there signs. wonder which signs he was talking about?

by azw on Apr 29, 2007 4:43 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

warrior game tonight
well i'm not from anywhere near oakland but i was pretty impressed by the warriors in games 1 and 3, so i'm on the bandwagon. go warriors!

by karsten5 on Apr 29, 2007 4:46 PM PDT   0 recs

More chants
more chants against barkley, he is a total joke... fat asshole.

someone should py to write jessica will u marry me on the big screen. lol that would bre freaking hilarious

by baller90210 on Apr 29, 2007 5:07 PM PDT   0 recs

Barkley
Hillbillies???  He must mean "Hippies"- or something stupid like that.  

Who cares about Chuck Barkley.  He can choke all over his words when Golden State takes the floor in Round 2.  

Tonight's more about J-Rich, Andris and the crowd making life Hell for Dallas.

Mavs in real trouble tonight.  

GO WARRIORS!!

by Raining Ice on Apr 29, 2007 5:36 PM PDT   0 recs

Barkley?
  Is barkley related to devin george? They both have  that  fat face? But I guess barkley is a fat ass too??

by Skeptic con Urquell on Apr 29, 2007 5:47 PM PDT   0 recs

go dubs!
t minus one hour till liftoff.

by Bayareaballa86 on Apr 29, 2007 6:01 PM PDT   0 recs

Agreed on the composure comment
Composure will be key.  We have to play with energy and emotion, but keep it cool and keep in control.  Play with confidence!  

WE BELIEVE!

Keep digging, Barkley, keep digging.

by walkerp on Apr 29, 2007 6:10 PM PDT   0 recs

True Warriors
Warriors win by 4. Big Al bounce back game. About 18 glorious and essential Jessica Alba camera shots during the game. B Dizzle, JRich coming up big again. Jax will fill up the stat sheet. Another hyped up home crowd, gotta love it!

by manutefor3 on Apr 29, 2007 6:11 PM PDT   0 recs

nice prediction
and nice blog name too!
Where the !@#$ are you now, Billy Owens????

by Manute4Three on Apr 30, 2007 12:42 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

the fans need to do their DUTY
and bring the roof down! "Bring tha Noize" I'm absolutlely positive it was a factor in winning the game on Friday so it must be there today as well. I so wish I could go again but Game 3 left me with no $$$$.
RUN TMC!

by ZombieWarrior on Apr 29, 2007 6:22 PM PDT   0 recs

speaking of noise.
what is with the audio on TNT ?

by justin on Apr 29, 2007 6:29 PM PDT   0 recs

I'm so psyched....
3-1 leeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaddddd!!!!!!!!!!!

Too bad I have to watch on TNT :(.

With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....

by Zorgon on Apr 29, 2007 6:31 PM PDT   0 recs

TNT
nets raptors is a blowout so the announcers are just talking about the GSW/mavs matchup. said Kidd wants to get home quick after the game to watch the warriors cause he is intrigued by the way they are playing the mavs. maybe he is homesick

by azw on Apr 29, 2007 6:50 PM PDT   0 recs

All We Have To Do Tonight
Is take care of the ball and hit our shots. The crowd will do the rest.

by budgerock on Apr 29, 2007 6:51 PM PDT   0 recs

come on tnt
forget the end of the nets game. just switch to coverage of the warriors now. who are the announcers for this game?

by Bayareaballa86 on Apr 29, 2007 6:56 PM PDT   0 recs

warriors
by 16 and stephen jackson goes off tonight. IS ANYONE ELSE HAVING CLOSED CAPTIONING SHOWING UP ON YOUR FSN HD BROADCAST?!?!?!? ITS PISSING ME OFF AND I REALLY DONT WANT TO LISTEN TO THE TNT ANALYSTS!

by dandydaniel on Apr 29, 2007 7:08 PM PDT   0 recs

lol
Barkley is pissed...he just said he's rooting for Dallas

by nautica on Apr 29, 2007 7:09 PM PDT   0 recs

Barkley
Ugh, Godlen State is lame. I'm rooting for Dallas now.

(For Folks not watching TNT)

With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....

by Zorgon on Apr 29, 2007 7:09 PM PDT   0 recs

GO DUBS!!
How many of you guys are gonna watch the game on FSN BAY AREA with Bob and Jim? They sure deserve this!!
LETS DO THIS!!!
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!
F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Apr 29, 2007 7:09 PM PDT   0 recs

Barkley:
Dirk has a little guy guarding him! Take his ass down to that box!
With his past behind him, Adonal looks toward the future, wherever it may be....

by Zorgon on Apr 29, 2007 7:11 PM PDT   0 recs

Barkley
Warriors fans are Jackasses.

now that's class

by Athletix Man on Apr 29, 2007 7:11 PM PDT   0 recs

CRAZY!!
I dont know about you guys but I really really think that this guy has a mental desease or something... He is just MAD!!
F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Apr 29, 2007 7:12 PM PDT   0 recs

Time to shine and be true Warriors!!!
IMO, we've had the talent to win all of our games vs. Dallas thus far.  Our own emotions got us in Game 2, but the awesome Game 3 showed everyone how the Dub's bounce back from adversity.

I expect Dallas to put their ultimate best effort in tonight's first 5-10 mins of the 1st qtr and the first 5-10 of the 3rd.  The key is for the Dubs to not "react" to Dallas...but rather to continue the Game 3 speed and intensity to blow the Mavs out of the water!!!!  WE are the agressors, and everyone knows it!!  

C'mon Al and MP...all we're asking is for some type of presence and consistency!  It's time for these guys to step up like Monta did after Game 1.

p.s.  The Fat Man is a total joke.  To have the Warriors win only makes it that much sweeter!

GO WARRIORS!!!!  Game time baby!!!

by warriorsfan4life on Apr 29, 2007 7:12 PM PDT   0 recs

Jessica Alba!
haha at barkley's reaction

by The City Warjorz on Apr 29, 2007 7:14 PM PDT   0 recs

WoW
Alba's in the HOUSE looking good.

by Raining Ice on Apr 29, 2007 7:14 PM PDT   0 recs

Jessica spotting on TNT!
'nuff said =)

by warriorsfan4life on Apr 29, 2007 7:14 PM PDT   0 recs

I've changed my tune
Charles Barkley is one ignorant son of a b. If there is a lack of backlash regarding his comments, it will truly be an example of a double standard. Imagine if Ernie Johnson had said some of those things about, say, the South? He wouldn't havea job come Monday morning. What an assclown.

by longus on Apr 29, 2007 7:14 PM PDT   0 recs

Barkley just kept goin
Jessica Alba is there, what warriors have celebrity fans now.
Come on Dallas beat those losers.

by Athletix Man on Apr 29, 2007 7:16 PM PDT   0 recs

HELP
C´mon why is it takin so long? IS the game about to start?
F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Apr 29, 2007 7:16 PM PDT   0 recs

Keep that tempo up....
D. Harris and J-Ho are the key players to get into foul trouble....go at 'em...

And no settling for long shots....not yet...

by warriorsfan4life on Apr 29, 2007 7:20 PM PDT   0 recs

Don't Like Our Start
Too tentative.

by budgerock on Apr 29, 2007 7:23 PM PDT   0 recs

start
sloppy sloppy sloppy...

by richmindseed on Apr 29, 2007 7:25 PM PDT   0 recs

Monta...
lost track of Devin Harris by taking his eyes off the ball and that led to a Devin Harris layup. Then a couple plays down he tries to force the ball through and results in a turnover that results in 2 pts for Dallas.... MONTA GET YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME!!!!
RUN TMC!

by ZombieWarrior on Apr 29, 2007 7:25 PM PDT   0 recs

monta and his
typical bad passes.  not to be a downer, but i've seen too too many of those so far this series.  c'mon monta! finish those layups!!!

by dj fuzzylogic on Apr 29, 2007 7:26 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

how can davis
foul harris while running infront of him?  it looks like harris is deliberately falling on that last one

by dj fuzzylogic on Apr 29, 2007 7:25 PM PDT   0 recs

We HAVE to
Take better care of the ball. Baron needs to stop getting cheapies. He's too valuable.

by budgerock on Apr 29, 2007 7:26 PM PDT   0 recs

This just in...
The Leaning Tower of Piza just fell...oh wait, that was just Devin Harris again.

by NY Warriors Fan on Apr 29, 2007 7:26 PM PDT   0 recs

Keep up the pace....
and distribute wisely....we've got no boards yet.  Dallas' strategy is to take all rebounds and clog the paint...and we'll need to find an answer to that.  

Bdiddy in foul trouble will now test the Dubs.  Gotta fight back the opening run from the Mavs, which was expected...but a long game still...

C'mon Dubs...play as though it was after a game 2 loss and stay hungry!!!!

by warriorsfan4life on Apr 29, 2007 7:27 PM PDT   0 recs

Harris
is on perma-flop mode right now....

by FoyledAgain on Apr 29, 2007 7:27 PM PDT   0 recs

Timing
Off right now. Have to stay close. Get Ellis out of there.

by budgerock on Apr 29, 2007 7:31 PM PDT   0 recs

KARMA!
take that harris!

by dj fuzzylogic on Apr 29, 2007 7:32 PM PDT   0 recs

YES!
that's what the WArriors gotta do more.. take it to the whole, draw defenders in!

by dj fuzzylogic on Apr 29, 2007 7:32 PM PDT   0 recs

Al needs to get into the game
his role is CRUCIAL this game. If his shot starts falling, Dallas will have to respect his shot which will open up the lane for ALL Warriors to TAKE IT TO THE RIM! Cmon Al, lets get your shooting on point!
RUN TMC!

by ZombieWarrior on Apr 29, 2007 7:36 PM PDT   0 recs

Mavs Look Like
They finally are taking this seriously. We need to make our open looks tonight because Dallas is gonna play their best game. Anything less than A effor and we will lose.

by budgerock on Apr 29, 2007 7:36 PM PDT   0 recs

Dallas is playing like its do or die,....BUT...
there's still a long way to go.  The Dubs and the Oracle fans (who should've refillled the place with all golden yellows) gotta play like it's do or die as well.  Distribute wisely, keep taking it inside strong, and work together!

by warriorsfan4life on Apr 29, 2007 7:38 PM PDT   0 recs

D-Fense
Gotta step up the D, too many jumpers so far. To the hole Warriors!

by manutefor3 on Apr 29, 2007 7:38 PM PDT   0 recs

The Pace
is really troubling right now. We need to work on the spacing and movement. Lets hope the crowd get louder.

Through thinNthinN?

by k759 on Apr 29, 2007 7:39 PM PDT   0 recs

BD
We need a big game from Baron tonight, he looks pumped early!

by manutefor3 on Apr 29, 2007 7:39 PM PDT   0 recs

Great Hustle by Baron and AL
that was a scary moment, glad baron didnt get #3

Through thinNthinN?

by k759 on Apr 29, 2007 7:40 PM PDT   0 recs

Can't Miss Open Looks
Or we're cooked.

by budgerock on Apr 29, 2007 7:42 PM PDT   0 recs

1st quarter
The first quarter wasn't great but they ended OK.
WE BELIEVE CHAMPS!!!

by goGSW24 on Apr 29, 2007 7:44 PM PDT   0 recs

Not a great 1st quarter
but we are only down 6, if we start hitting our jumpers it's on.

by manutefor3 on Apr 29, 2007 7:44 PM PDT   0 recs

Monta....
I know this is a bit after the fact, but that 3 ball that Monta took was prob the firt 3 i remember him taking in a very very very long time, i wonder why he took it when he had room to work with.

Through thinNthinN?

by k759 on Apr 29, 2007 7:44 PM PDT   0 recs

Dallas
Is going to play their best game tonight.