OPEN THREAD: Game #36 - Warriors @ Trailblazers

by Fantasy Junkie on Jan 9, 2008 5:27 PM PST in Previews Comment 278 comments

Warriors (W-L): 20-15

Trail Blazers (W-L): 21-13

Time: 7:00pm PST

TV:FSN Bay Area

Radio: KNBR 680

I liked the prospect of facing the Blazers in late November, back when they were 5-12 and looking like a team who was going to play out the season waiting on their franchise center to return. But noooo, they just had to go and win 13 in a row, and 16 of 17. Now they sit atop the Northwest division, 3 games out of the top record in the West, and very much in the thick of the playoff race. From doormat to dominant in a month. WoW! They're trying to take a spot away from us!

This game is like déjà vu. The last time the Warriors played the Blazers in Portland, guess who the Warriors had just defeated? The world champion San Antonio Spurs. Let's hope the result of this game isn't a repeat of what happened last time.

Blaze a path on through the jump (oh that was a good one).

When Brandon Roy is the leading scorer, the Blazers are 13-4.

When Martell Webster is the leading scorer, the Blazers are 4-1.

When LaMarcus Aldridge is the leading scorer, the Blazers are 3-7.

What does that mean? I have no idea, but I'm even more scared of Brandan Roy now. Webster would scare me too but it's too small of a sample size for me to be scared of him too. Anyways, Roy strikes fear in the heart of many opponents now. He's their closer, the guy who takes and makes shots at the end of the shot clock, at the end of quarters, and most importantly takes all the big shots. He makes everyone around him better. And you know what? He might not play, he's questionable tonight after getting injured in the last game.

But it's really not just Roy. It's the entire cast of characters that can beat you. Martell Webster has come along quite nicely this year and been a solid role player thus far. In the last game against the Warriors he got injured and missed the 2nd half so we didn't get to really see what he can do. You also have LaMarcus Aldridge down low who didn't even play in the Blazers 10 point win over the Warriors last game. He's going to be a wee bit of trouble. And then we have to deal with Warrior killer Travis Outlaw.

But the player I'm really scared of? Joel Pryzbilla. He's a monster! Okay, not so much, but he did roll off 15-10 on 6-7 shooting in the last game against the Warriors. That's so Matt Bonner-esque. Here's hoping he repeats what Matt Bonner's 2nd game against the Warriors was like. Shut down their wily vet Pryzbilla and you shut down the Blazers. It's like cutting off the snake's head (I just watched Sahara and that's how they defeated the enemy).

BUT, the Warriors can win in Portland though it will be extremely tough. If they can carry over the momentum from the win over the Spurs with the hot shooting at the end, perhaps they stand a chance. Their defense will have to be top notch with the stupid fouls being nonexistent. Offensively, the team needs to be patient. In the last game, the Blazers let the Warriors shoot outside all they wanted and the Warriors shot themselves into a hole. They'll need to create for each other and take shots within the flow of the offense to be effective tonight. It'll be a tough game but they can definitely win this.

Go Warriors!

Predictions

Warriors win by 7
Baron plays under 46 minutes
Jax has double digit three point attempts
Aldridge has a big game with something close to 25-13
It rains more in Oakland than in Portland

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1st comment

wohoo, anyways.

I am worried about my dubs. We got Houston and UTah in our rearview mirror, and they can easily catch up. This Portland team is blazing hot too.

May God speed the WARRIORS! HOPE

brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Jan 9, 2008 5:35 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

lol im not sure

if timberwolves for 21 13 record. but neways i hope we can pull this win on the road with roy doubtful in playing today.

Warriors win by 7 113-106.

by GSwarrior on Jan 9, 2008 5:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

lol

You have us facing the Timberwolves tonight. Someone needs to fix that.

Bring on the BD Show!!!

by dajrichshow on Jan 9, 2008 5:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Not Deja Vu

Last time, the W's were ecstatic about beating the Spurs and not taking the Blazers seriously (who were not red hot then.)

This time, the Ws know the Blazers are for real, the Ws have proven themselves on the road already, and the W's know that they need this game to gain some ground on the Blazers.

I just hope that they can keep Pryzbilla, Alridge Outlaw, and Webster under control. We know Roy will get his 20, let's just stop the others. Last time on the pick and roll Pryzbilla got 20. This time after watching how the W's defended Parker and Duncan, I think the W's will have a better handle on defending the p and roll.

Nothing better than "The City".

by philsmith75 on Jan 9, 2008 5:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

werd

I'd like them to just run Portland out in the first half and rest baron. I wish CJ Watson was ready, but oh wellz. Hopefully we'll get to see him for a little bit.

by xcoma on Jan 9, 2008 5:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

dont forget

we didnt have monta last time either

by saintdee on Jan 9, 2008 5:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

It will be interesting to see how well

Baron and Roy play against each other. This contest could be important in who gets the nod to the all-star game (im on the boat that Baron deserves it more)

by Devyn from the Edge on Jan 9, 2008 6:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

J Rich vs. Boston

anybody with league pass watching this? J Rich is the hottest player in the league right now and he's lighting up Boston, the #1 defensive team in the league, in their home court. I've been watching him a lot lately and it's amazing - he's been doing this with a LOT of jump shots. He's just scorching hot!

It's almost like the Warriors have 6 guys out there... they always have a guy open! - Jon Barry commentating game 3 last year

by gsw4life on Jan 9, 2008 6:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

they dont

have ray allen right now. but it does seem like the bobcats are pretty good against the celtics both times.

by saintdee on Jan 9, 2008 6:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

J Rich would've scored more if they had Ray

Ray's a poor defender. They started the game with Tony Allen, a decent defender guarding him and Pierce guarding Wallace, but they switched Pierce onto J Rich pretty quickly when they realized that he's completely unconscious tonight

It's almost like the Warriors have 6 guys out there... they always have a guy open! - Jon Barry commentating game 3 last year

by gsw4life on Jan 9, 2008 6:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Hottest player in the league?

I wouldn't say it's an overstatement but it can be just I guess. Maybe it's just a little sour taste from him being a former Dub. Now he has potential to be a warrior killer. Especially with the vulnerability we have with our rebounding and handling boards.

by warriorgirl on Jan 9, 2008 6:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

trust me he is

counting tonight he's averaging 28.5 points over his last 10 games. That's better than... everybody. He's doing it on 52.5% shooting. He's averaged 3.4 3's per game over that stretch. And even most of his 2's are long jumpers... I don't think I've ever seen him shoot better before in GS. Because he just doesn't have the offensive ability to consistently get him easy buckets like some of the premiere players in this league. But man, when his shot is on, the defense is pretty helpless since he jumps so high on his shot.

It's almost like the Warriors have 6 guys out there... they always have a guy open! - Jon Barry commentating game 3 last year

by gsw4life on Jan 9, 2008 6:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

And

34 and 9 and leading his team to the victory against the Celtics is pretty damn impressive.

Bring on the BD Show!!!

by dajrichshow on Jan 9, 2008 7:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

That dagger shot was sweet!

Best duo since...

by Tim N Chris Burger on Jan 9, 2008 6:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

hell ya

then he held it the whole way back and then blew kisses to the crowd a la Baron. Mclovin it

It's almost like the Warriors have 6 guys out there... they always have a guy open! - Jon Barry commentating game 3 last year

by gsw4life on Jan 9, 2008 7:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

PLEASE DRIVE

With Travis Outlaw at 6'9 and at only a SMALL FORWARD, this is gonna be another game like Monday. I still can't get the image of that Denver block he came with to secure a win. All I know is Beans is gonna have a harder time with the young Aldridge than Duncan.

by warriorgirl on Jan 9, 2008 6:55 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I sure hope not...

Duncan had 31pts and 14 rbs! Aldridge does that and the w's are toast.

Best duo since...

by Tim N Chris Burger on Jan 9, 2008 7:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

YO!

START THE QUIET STORM!!!!!!!!!!!

by latvianlegendflex on Jan 9, 2008 7:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Just so's ya's know's

The word over in Blazer land is that Jesus-reincarnated-himself, Brandon Roy, is playing tonight.

Not sure how healthy he is, but he says he feels lots better. He's a tough kid and was playing just fine against Utah before he pulled himself out because of the pain; he felt too slow on defense and couldn't explode because of the bone bruise in his tushie.

Last report I read had Roy saying it still hurts but he can do what he do.

Just thought I'd share... here's to a good game.

Mortimer

by Mortimer on Jan 9, 2008 7:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Rick Kamla better make him a

warrior of the week

It's almost like the Warriors have 6 guys out there... they always have a guy open! - Jon Barry commentating game 3 last year

by gsw4life on Jan 9, 2008 7:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Damn, I gotta listen to the stan-lee clone...

The blazers anouncers make the boston crew sound neutral.

I can just hear it now. "That's a foul!", "The refs are beating us!"

If "fair and balanced" play-by-play was gasoline they'd be runnin' on E.

Best duo since...

by Tim N Chris Burger on Jan 9, 2008 7:08 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I'm suffering with you my man

It's almost like the Warriors have 6 guys out there... they always have a guy open! - Jon Barry commentating game 3 last year

by gsw4life on Jan 9, 2008 7:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Dear god...

Portland announcers.... damn it... i want Bob and Jim!!

F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Jan 9, 2008 7:08 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

dude

dude there just dunking all over us

by riceisnicee on Jan 9, 2008 7:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

man

oh boy, here we go.

CJ Watson. From San Andreas to the Bay!

by tadams1080 on Jan 9, 2008 7:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

dear lord

we suck... something's wrong with biedrin

by saintdee on Jan 9, 2008 7:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

jackson needs to pass the ball

by nautica on Jan 9, 2008 7:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Jax's attitude

Yeah , yeah, he is known for his bad attitude but I hate that after whenever something doesn't go his way, he takes a longer time to get back on D. Come on now. Nellie, get this fool to stop playing that way.

by warriorgirl on Jan 9, 2008 7:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I'm tellin ya...

The dubs should just spot the other team 10pts. THey can never get going unless they're down by 10.

Best duo since...

by Tim N Chris Burger on Jan 9, 2008 7:18 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

wow

they msutve gotten at least 4 dunks by now

by riceisnicee on Jan 9, 2008 7:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

need to work the ball to

monta. this is where his consistant midrange game comes in handy

straight g

by RC650 on Jan 9, 2008 7:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Refs hate the Warriors

by WarriorForLife on Jan 9, 2008 7:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

so let's see

the dubs are getting killed inside and nellie takes out the only inside defensive presence the warriors have. makes a lot of sense </sarcasm>

by AJC3317 on Jan 9, 2008 7:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

eh

AB was playing horribly

straight g

by RC650 on Jan 9, 2008 7:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

dear lord

down by 13 already.. i might just turn off the tv right now

by saintdee on Jan 9, 2008 7:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

o jeez

the slaughter starts

by riceisnicee on Jan 9, 2008 7:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

please

tell me this isn't happening.

CJ Watson. From San Andreas to the Bay!

by tadams1080 on Jan 9, 2008 7:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

This is surprising for the Blazers

Normally, we wait to gain our points when the 2nd unit comes in. I wonder if it will be a reverse? I hope not :/

by Devyn from the Edge on Jan 9, 2008 7:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

the f*** is jackson doing?

seriously. pass the damn ball

by AJC3317 on Jan 9, 2008 7:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

jax

wow, what a turnover

by vietnameezboy on Jan 9, 2008 7:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

jackson

needs to rotate off lamarcus on d

straight g

by RC650 on Jan 9, 2008 7:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

jackson

omfg jackson stop being stupid another turnover

by riceisnicee on Jan 9, 2008 7:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Baron's out?

It's almost like the Warriors have 6 guys out there... they always have a guy open! - Jon Barry commentating game 3 last year

by gsw4life on Jan 9, 2008 7:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

thank god

jackson sits

by AJC3317 on Jan 9, 2008 7:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

its

always harrington who scores when we are getting blown out...

by saintdee on Jan 9, 2008 7:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

horrible

horrible start

by vietnameezboy on Jan 9, 2008 7:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

steve blake

turns into larry bird...

straight g

by RC650 on Jan 9, 2008 7:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

man

is it bad to say we're lucky to only be down 16?

CJ Watson. From San Andreas to the Bay!

by tadams1080 on Jan 9, 2008 7:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

i hope

belinelli gets some burn this game. wright as well

by AJC3317 on Jan 9, 2008 7:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Why give Beli and Wright burn?

We're not outta this game yet. It's only first quarer. Don't give up so easily.

by WarriorForLife on Jan 9, 2008 7:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

not giving up

i'm saying that since no one else can do anything i'd like to see them get a chance

by AJC3317 on Jan 9, 2008 7:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I guess were on the same page

by Athletix Man on Jan 9, 2008 7:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

yup, i got u

by AJC3317 on Jan 9, 2008 7:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

It's not giving up

It's looking for someone who will care to try tonight

by Athletix Man on Jan 9, 2008 7:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Finally the Blazers do something wrong.

I want a quiet storm to roll in.

by Athletix Man on Jan 9, 2008 7:30 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

+1

all d-league/scrub lineup by the fourth quarter: cj, buike, marco, wright, kosta!

straight g

by RC650 on Jan 9, 2008 7:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

why

why is Baron out? Did Nellie already give up? Let's se CJ Watson, Wright and Belinelli!

CJ Watson. From San Andreas to the Bay!

by tadams1080 on Jan 9, 2008 7:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

barnes

o boy barnes is BACK

by riceisnicee on Jan 9, 2008 7:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Just tuned in

What is up with the god-awful first quarters for the past month? If you're gonna shoot >30%, then at least play some semblance of a defense.

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

by Caught Backcourt on Jan 9, 2008 7:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Feed al the ball

by Athletix Man on Jan 9, 2008 7:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

oh no

IT IS de`ja vu all over again

brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Jan 9, 2008 7:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Even worse than the Boston beatdown.

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

by Caught Backcourt on Jan 9, 2008 7:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

balls

one of the worst 1st quarters ever. i didnt think they dould get any worse

by twelve years on Jan 9, 2008 7:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

jax

that stretch were jax was turning the ball over almost every position while complaining about the no-calls leaving us to play 4 on 5 defense was horrible

by jngai on Jan 9, 2008 7:35 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

these guys are young, fast, dominant at home...

sounds like a team i know from last year.

straight g

by RC650 on Jan 9, 2008 7:36 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

when was the warriors young?

we have some young players... but then there was adonal foyle

by saintdee on Jan 9, 2008 7:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

uh hello

last year they were the NBA's second youngest team. learn your facts

straight g

by RC650 on Jan 9, 2008 7:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

coulda been worse

what's up with Baron only playing 5:22 in the 1st q?

It's almost like the Warriors have 6 guys out there... they always have a guy open! - Jon Barry commentating game 3 last year

by gsw4life on Jan 9, 2008 7:36 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

woo hoo watson

by Athletix Man on Jan 9, 2008 7:37 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

hope cj watson

does well

by vietnameezboy on Jan 9, 2008 7:37 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

what a sweet pass by al

It's almost like the Warriors have 6 guys out there... they always have a guy open! - Jon Barry commentating game 3 last year

by gsw4life on Jan 9, 2008 7:38 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

that was just dumb by barnes

by Athletix Man on Jan 9, 2008 7:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

dumb barnes

what has he done lately that hasn't been dumb?

by AJC3317 on Jan 9, 2008 7:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

very true

same guy that was aroun last year. when nellie said he didnt hit a wall. he hit the whole building

by Athletix Man on Jan 9, 2008 7:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

here comes....

the quiet storm!!!

by jrich4dawin on Jan 9, 2008 7:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

It just seems like

The Warriors are giving up, settling for a 4 second dribble, one pass and a 20 ft jump shot.

by Devyn from the Edge on Jan 9, 2008 7:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

opportunity for wright

hope he does well

by AJC3317 on Jan 9, 2008 7:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

wtf

y is nellie suddenly playing rookies ??

by riceisnicee on Jan 9, 2008 7:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

probably

cause the starters have played horrible

by jngai on Jan 9, 2008 7:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

r u watching the game?

no one else is doing anything. do u want him to keep playing the people who suck and dug this big hole in the first place?

by AJC3317 on Jan 9, 2008 7:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

its not like the question was unwarranted

nellie has played these guys despite suckiness before. Not saying I don't like seeing the young guys play (I do)

It's almost like the Warriors have 6 guys out there... they always have a guy open! - Jon Barry commentating game 3 last year

by gsw4life on Jan 9, 2008 7:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

i know

but now that nellie has finally come to his senses i don't think it should be questioned

by AJC3317 on Jan 9, 2008 7:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

ya i agree

barnes screws up nearly every time he gets the ball lately whether its a missed easy layup or just complete uncontested loss of the ball. i hope he comes alive soon maybe even tonite. he has had the flu a little i guess thats an excuse

by twelve years on Jan 9, 2008 7:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Oh man

Wright and Quiet Storm, is anyone else excited??

CJ Watson. From San Andreas to the Bay!

by tadams1080 on Jan 9, 2008 7:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

me

just put in belinelli and i'll be set

by AJC3317 on Jan 9, 2008 7:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

why?

How did this team get so good so quick?

Thunder!!!

by PHUT! on Jan 9, 2008 7:46 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

pietrus is doing

great lately. we can really use his help

by twelve years on Jan 9, 2008 7:46 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

barnes

finally checked in

by vietnameezboy on Jan 9, 2008 7:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

And Barnes decided to show up tonight

by WarriorForLife on Jan 9, 2008 7:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

wow!

some life!

CJ Watson. From San Andreas to the Bay!

by tadams1080 on Jan 9, 2008 7:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

everything

except the bucket

by twelve years on Jan 9, 2008 7:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

watson

watson ain't half bad :P

by riceisnicee on Jan 9, 2008 7:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

agreed

by twelve years on Jan 9, 2008 7:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

woo hoo

only down by 8 now

by vietnameezboy on Jan 9, 2008 7:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

yeah

single points and cj watson is a beast!

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

by 24k state fan since 87 on Jan 9, 2008 7:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

sweet

i like cj watson

CJ Watson. From San Andreas to the Bay!

by tadams1080 on Jan 9, 2008 7:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

me too

by nautica on Jan 9, 2008 7:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

all that without

harrington monta stephen and baron?! thats impressive

by twelve years on Jan 9, 2008 7:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

austin power

our bench is playing better than our starters tonite..

by jrich4dawin on Jan 9, 2008 7:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

man

i think we found our second unit

CJ Watson. From San Andreas to the Bay!

by tadams1080 on Jan 9, 2008 7:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Nelly should just let these guys

finish the game. Even if they lose, I wouldn't be 1/2 mad.

Best duo since...

by Tim N Chris Burger on Jan 9, 2008 7:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I miss Thud

nah, just playin.

by Athletix Man on Jan 9, 2008 7:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

ummmm

WE HAVE A BENCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Jan 9, 2008 7:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

102.9 is infinitely better than THUD

Best duo since...

by Tim N Chris Burger on Jan 9, 2008 7:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I like how nellie's delving deeper into the bench

by The City Warjorz on Jan 9, 2008 7:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

watson

watson is doing what hes supposed to be doing runnign the offense and not taking any stupid shots like hudson :P

by riceisnicee on Jan 9, 2008 7:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

wheres??

Marco??? let him get some mins also..

by jrich4dawin on Jan 9, 2008 7:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

the bench has

24 of our 30 points?! thats an interesting stat

by twelve years on Jan 9, 2008 7:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

sdfsdf

BRING ON MARCO

by riceisnicee on Jan 9, 2008 7:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

they called that a shooting foul

but monta's drive wasn't

:confused:

by vietnameezboy on Jan 9, 2008 7:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

dfg

were getting no calls wtf!

by twelve years on Jan 9, 2008 7:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

word

seems like blazers get all the calls

by vietnameezboy on Jan 9, 2008 7:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

REBOUND!!!

come on..

by jrich4dawin on Jan 9, 2008 7:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Maybe they need

to sit jax and baron again

by Athletix Man on Jan 9, 2008 7:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

starters back in

and were back down what could be 15

by twelve years on Jan 9, 2008 7:58 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

oh man

baron doesnt have it tonight

straight g

by RC650 on Jan 9, 2008 7:58 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

looks like

baron used up all his super star ability on monday

by saintdee on Jan 9, 2008 7:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

huh?

straight g

by RC650 on Jan 9, 2008 8:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

i wouldn't mind

if the bench unit started the second half. i know it won't happen but still...

by AJC3317 on Jan 9, 2008 7:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

sit him

down. leave jack in tho he can get hot

by twelve years on Jan 9, 2008 7:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

its intresting to note

that the scrubs are actually taking much higher precentage shots then the regulars.

straight g

by RC650 on Jan 9, 2008 8:00 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

can the camera man

please find Jessica Alba! so we can let baron going tonite.

by jrich4dawin on Jan 9, 2008 8:00 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I HATE THAT 3pt LEG KICK FOUL!

Even baron does that! GUYs just stick their leg out to draw a shooting foul. Flopping has infected every aspect of the game.

Best duo since...

by Tim N Chris Burger on Jan 9, 2008 8:00 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Bring back

the bench players!! Bench every starter!! Damn it!!

F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Jan 9, 2008 8:00 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

cmon guys

there's no way we win without Baron. That's why Nellie plays him when he has 3 fouls.

It's almost like the Warriors have 6 guys out there... they always have a guy open! - Jon Barry commentating game 3 last year

by gsw4life on Jan 9, 2008 8:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

man we were at 8 just a couple

minutes ago!!!

by twelve years on Jan 9, 2008 8:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

back to 17

great

by twelve years on Jan 9, 2008 8:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

down

17 again and matt barnes air balls a 3

by vietnameezboy on Jan 9, 2008 8:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

and

a nice airball by good old matt

by twelve years on Jan 9, 2008 8:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

uh oh

well maybe yay roy is hurt but it sucks hes hurt

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

by 24k state fan since 87 on Jan 9, 2008 8:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

here comes our break

Roy is down

by jrich4dawin on Jan 9, 2008 8:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

dont wish anything bad but

could be a blessing in disquise with roy out

by vietnameezboy on Jan 9, 2008 8:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Man...

I hope Roy isn't hurt that bad.

Best duo since...

by Tim N Chris Burger on Jan 9, 2008 8:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

watching from FSN northwest

blazers commentators are terrible. so biased and they don't know whats going on

by curtischin on Jan 9, 2008 8:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

oh no

hopefully he just misses tonight. That could help.

It's almost like the Warriors have 6 guys out there... they always have a guy open! - Jon Barry commentating game 3 last year

by gsw4life on Jan 9, 2008 8:04 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

D'OH

brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Jan 9, 2008 8:04 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

hsdfb

baron just doesnt have it. lets see if he makes the fts

by twelve years on Jan 9, 2008 8:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

when

did blake turn in to kobe?!

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

by 24k state fan since 87 on Jan 9, 2008 8:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

good f'n question.

would we have been better off if blake went down instead of roy?

It's almost like the Warriors have 6 guys out there... they always have a guy open! - Jon Barry commentating game 3 last year

by gsw4life on Jan 9, 2008 8:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

steve blake

official warrior killer

by AJC3317 on Jan 9, 2008 8:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

iouhasf

i oficially hate steve blake

by twelve years on Jan 9, 2008 8:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Steve Blake

is having the game of his life.

by WarriorForLife on Jan 9, 2008 8:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

steve blake???

are u kidding me? killing us like peja did in the new orleans game..

by jrich4dawin on Jan 9, 2008 8:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

a lot of the shots contested too

wtf

It's almost like the Warriors have 6 guys out there... they always have a guy open! - Jon Barry commentating game 3 last year

by gsw4life on Jan 9, 2008 8:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

wtf

first peja and now blake...

by saintdee on Jan 9, 2008 8:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

ADD TO THE LIST

career night for STEVE BLAKE( at the half!!!!!!!!!!)

brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Jan 9, 2008 8:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

blake

since when did blake turn into ray allen

by riceisnicee on Jan 9, 2008 8:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

wow

the repeated comments are killing me

straight g

by RC650 on Jan 9, 2008 8:08 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

please

go die then :)

by saintdee on Jan 9, 2008 8:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

ooh man!

you just make the best comments...
its saaaaintdee!! bringing us such gems as "When were the warriors young?" and "Baron used his super star (thats one word, ace) power up!!"

truely insightful

straight g

by RC650 on Jan 9, 2008 8:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

if you can't

handle the comments then stay out of the thread.. its not like people are making dairies about blake..

by saintdee on Jan 9, 2008 8:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

dude its policy to not make repeat comments

read the guidelines, genius. that joke was weak.

straight g

by RC650 on Jan 9, 2008 8:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

PS

im done with this waste of time

straight g

by RC650 on Jan 9, 2008 8:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Steve Blake = Bonner Award?

Random guy -> check
Against the Dubs -> check
Career nite -> check

Best duo since...

by Tim N Chris Burger on Jan 9, 2008 8:08 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

another night

another career game for an opponent

by The City Warjorz on Jan 9, 2008 8:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

steve blake hate comment #536

wtf!11 omg i hat choo!!

by saintfloppy on Jan 9, 2008 8:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

OMG IM GUNNA POST CAUSE I CAN

LOLZ STEVE BLAKE IS GOOD

soo many repeats guys...

straight g

by RC650 on Jan 9, 2008 8:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

It just dawned on me

The dubs really should try to engage shot blockers more. Weakside shotblockers absolutely kill the warriors. THey should drive right into pryzbilla and either dish or draw a foul. Just like everyone else does AB.

Best duo since...

by Tim N Chris Burger on Jan 9, 2008 8:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

as long as

jax isnt the one doing the driving

by jngai on Jan 9, 2008 8:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I HATE HOW

RANDOM PEOPLE BECOME SUPERSTARS AGAINST THE WARRIORS. IT DRIVES ME NUTS.

by baller90210 on Jan 9, 2008 8:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Im about to leave for the gym

But I just wanted to "wow steve blake"
That was just for you RC650

by Athletix Man on Jan 9, 2008 8:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

aw thanks

im glad to know someone cares :)

straight g

by RC650 on Jan 9, 2008 8:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

ARGH

First of all, props to CJ Watson, I love him already. Totally under control; with 1 practice he had solid D in the zone. Two deflections by my count, and closed out on the right man. He got beat once when he was a hair late, thats all I can fault him for defensively. On offense, he pushed the ball up court with the outlet and didn't force anything one v one (high praise with this bunch of idiots). When he had the chance he took it strong to the hoop to draw a foul. Again, credit to Mullin for finding another gem (it seems).

On Nelson:
The good news is you responded to our crappy start with total bench play, and finally had the stones to put in Wright and Croshere and the reserves. Pulling Jackson might have been the best move he's made all season, and I wish I were kidding. We even got good play from Pietrus, or else we were sucking so bad I couldn't see his usual antics.

The bad news is that our poor start is your damn fault. Jackson at PF? Why give up that much size on the perimeter with Ellis and Buike at 2/3 as well? Utter lunacy, and not the usual good kind.

PLAY HARRINGTON AND BIEDRINS TOGETHER. Use Wright and Cro as ur backup 4/5. Enough with the crappy Barnes/Pietrus at PF experiment- use them to get Bad Jack off the court when he's assaulting the rim.

It's no surprise the Blazers got all those transition buckets; you can't play defense at all when Jack is on the opposite baseline bitching about every call. That dude needs to shut up and get back in transition D.

Ellis was 2/3 but had an empty statline otherwise; Buike was 1-6 but had 4 boards, and a steal and assist. If only we could put them together.

Frustrating to see the bench claw and scratch back, only to see the starters come in and piss the comeback away.

Let's hope Watson gets at least another 5 minutes of burn in the 2nd, I want to see him shoot.

SB Nation Quality Control

AIM: Jetforze

by OptionZero on Jan 9, 2008 8:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

i am

impressed with CJ as well. Get him in there for BD.

Not looking like an all-star.

Jax looking like the journey man he was.

Warriors, Stupidest franchise in the league.

by kenntoe on Jan 9, 2008 8:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Not.

That's a little bit ridiculous. Honestly.

by xcoma on Jan 9, 2008 9:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Well

We are within 15 at the half shooting like shit and Steve Blake killing us.
We'll be fine.

Plus it looks like Roy's out for the remainder at least.

by jtoj on Jan 9, 2008 8:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

its time

to put the bench back in

by jngai on Jan 9, 2008 8:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

bench the starters

for the rest of the game. no joke

by AJC3317 on Jan 9, 2008 8:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

aww man

roy is back :(

by riceisnicee on Jan 9, 2008 8:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

come on dude

rooting for injuries is class-less, for real.

straight g

by RC650 on Jan 9, 2008 8:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

crap

now we are 2.5 games behind the blazers. it could have been .5 if we didnt lose this

by twelve years on Jan 9, 2008 8:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Baron and Jackson need to go to the bench

by nautica on Jan 9, 2008 8:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

man

portland will make the playoffs. they are for real.

CJ Watson. From San Andreas to the Bay!

by tadams1080 on Jan 9, 2008 8:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

aghh

were sucking so bad and now a technical

by riceisnicee on Jan 9, 2008 8:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

i dont think i can waste

my time watching the rest of this

by twelve years on Jan 9, 2008 8:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

4-20!!!!

pack it up.

Warriors, Stupidest franchise in the league.

by kenntoe on Jan 9, 2008 8:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

how many open three's will portland shoot?

Warriors, Stupidest franchise in the league.

by kenntoe on Jan 9, 2008 8:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

apparently

as many as they want. the walking on defense doesn't seem to be working out.

straight g

by RC650 on Jan 9, 2008 8:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

yes

especially since our "lockdown defender" getting damn lazy and now even coming back to D. cmon is this how pathetic this game is? wide open over and over again with no hands up or anything. all of the warriors better watch film of this to see how miserable tehy are right now

by GSwarrior on Jan 9, 2008 8:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

wow

we're gonna be lucky to crack 80 this game

by AJC3317 on Jan 9, 2008 8:30 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Put in Belinelli!

by nautica on Jan 9, 2008 8:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

woo hoo!

cj watson son!

CJ Watson. From San Andreas to the Bay!

by tadams1080 on Jan 9, 2008 8:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

CJ

by mistererickk on Jan 9, 2008 8:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Go CJ!

Welcome to the NBA, man!

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

by Caught Backcourt on Jan 9, 2008 8:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

wow

Monta is lookin like the rookie/soph game.

CJ Watson. From San Andreas to the Bay!

by tadams1080 on Jan 9, 2008 8:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I'D hate to see barojax's +/- #'s

for this game

Best duo since...

by Tim N Chris Burger on Jan 9, 2008 8:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

A LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF THINGS

8 of 9 of our next games are against teams with sub .500 records and with utah and houston only a game behind us that will help a ton

by twelve years on Jan 9, 2008 8:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Hopefully

The Warriors are the most schizophrenic team I've ever watched (excluding the Sharks, but even they've even started putting it together at home). If they can initiate people other than Baron and Jax on offense in the first quarter in the next 8 games, then we'll finally see some semblance of consistency. I dislike wondering if we're getting a blowout loss or a close win when starting out with a 15-point deficit in the first quarter.

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

by Caught Backcourt on Jan 9, 2008 8:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Just

sit Baron & Jackson. They cant do anything. We should have a lineup of Watson, Azuibuike, Pietrus, Barnes, and Harrington/Biedrins.

Ballin

by ballin on Jan 9, 2008 8:35 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

dang

why isn't marco in maybe he can shoot us back in form a 25 point deficity 8 3's in a row

by riceisnicee on Jan 9, 2008 8:36 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

cj

is the best

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

by 24k state fan since 87 on Jan 9, 2008 8:36 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

wow

watson is impressive

CJ Watson. From San Andreas to the Bay!

by tadams1080 on Jan 9, 2008 8:37 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

what the

now blake is hurt!

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

by 24k state fan since 87 on Jan 9, 2008 8:37 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Wow.

I'm impressed. Another gem from the D-League? CJ Watson, our back-up point guard.

by mistererickk on Jan 9, 2008 8:37 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

werd blake is out

hope hes alright, but hope he sits out rest of game

by vietnameezboy on Jan 9, 2008 8:38 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

dude

GO CJ

by riceisnicee on Jan 9, 2008 8:38 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

lol,

WE GETTING OWNED. what is this?

brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Jan 9, 2008 8:38 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

monta...

should of hit the calf earlier...

by jrich4dawin on Jan 9, 2008 8:38 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

why bring in croshere? Better bring

in wright and belli next.

Warriors, Stupidest franchise in the league.

by kenntoe on Jan 9, 2008 8:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

CJ

DA BEST . I THINK WE FOUND WHAT WE WERE LOOKING FOR

brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Jan 9, 2008 8:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

HOW THE F IS THAT AN OFFENSIVE FOUL?

by nautica on Jan 9, 2008 8:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

The refs just can't give us a call

and the give the Blazers every single one. Grr.

by WarriorForLife on Jan 9, 2008 8:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

WOW!

WTF? Are the refs just trying to screw us?

Ballin

by ballin on Jan 9, 2008 8:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

i hope the refs

pull a muscle or something and sits out LOL

by vietnameezboy on Jan 9, 2008 8:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

is marco

even active tonite? everyone's been in the game except him

by jrich4dawin on Jan 9, 2008 8:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

you gotta be kidding me

I will agree that Monta does charge a lot, but that call was horrendous. The worst part was that the Blazers announcers said, "Joey Crawford made a great call"

CJ Watson. From San Andreas to the Bay!

by tadams1080 on Jan 9, 2008 8:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

wtf Jack wasnt even set

by nautica on Jan 9, 2008 8:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Ummm

How you gonna call that charge?

I still don't see how Portland's this good.

by jtoj on Jan 9, 2008 8:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

whelp

Answered my own question: refs.

by jtoj on Jan 9, 2008 8:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

portland is good

because they play as a team. The warriors should take notes. They find the open man, as we can all attest to. They have an unselfish superstar in the making, and they have a talented bigman. Both of which the warriors don't currently have. They also have GREAT shooters. James Jones, Travis Outlaw, Steve Blake and even Channing Frye can hit an open jumpshot.

Wanna know why Portland is winning? The refs? no. They're just a good basketball team right now. Better i might add.

Warriors, Stupidest franchise in the league.

by kenntoe on Jan 9, 2008 8:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

but didnt u notice

the announcer at the end was like..
"that call was ehhhhh"

by jrich4dawin on Jan 9, 2008 8:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I did...

and laughed out loud... usually they say something like as Monta Ellis runs over Jack or something cheesy...they just "umph" like uh, no comment

Giving a shout out to Mr. Mean, Purvis Short, J.B. Carrol, Bernard and of course, Mr. Bill King

by World Sleepy King on Jan 9, 2008 8:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I have a dilemna

I'm trying to figure out which was the worst call...the foul on Baron Davis on the 3 point shot or Monta's offensive foul?

Also, is it me or does Joey Crawford seem to hate the Warriors?
I may be exaggerating, but I have an eerie feeling that he always screws us...please comment

Giving a shout out to Mr. Mean, Purvis Short, J.B. Carrol, Bernard and of course, Mr. Bill King

by World Sleepy King on Jan 9, 2008 8:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

he hates us

joey crawford calls hella techs on jax and baron.

by rush735 on Jan 9, 2008 8:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

does anyone believe we can come back..

i think if we're down by no more than 14 going into the 4th, the starters will return and help pull it out

Giving a shout out to Mr. Mean, Purvis Short, J.B. Carrol, Bernard and of course, Mr. Bill King

by World Sleepy King on Jan 9, 2008 8:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

i freakin hope

the starters sit down the rest of the way. tehey know theyve been crappy and i hope the bench can step it up and win it for us. definete boost if bench brings us back.

by GSwarrior on Jan 9, 2008 8:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

yay belinelli

hit some 3s

by AJC3317 on Jan 9, 2008 8:46 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

sylvester stallone is in

damn

by vietnameezboy on Jan 9, 2008 8:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

yes yes yes

here comes rambo baby

by jrich4dawin on Jan 9, 2008 8:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

damn

cj is everywhere

by vietnameezboy on Jan 9, 2008 8:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Nelson

is so stubborn.He still thinks we can won this one and plays jax and BD risking an injury while they didn't deserve even to play more then what they did tonight.

by buky on Jan 9, 2008 8:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Warrior wonder goes to CJ

by WarriorForLife on Jan 9, 2008 8:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

every contacts

is a foul on the W's.. great..

by jrich4dawin on Jan 9, 2008 8:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

oh well

20 pts one more quarter than after that i get to watch the real world

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

by 24k state fan since 87 on Jan 9, 2008 8:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

CJ's a keeper

I have a feeling he's not going back to the dleague...

Best duo since...

by Tim N Chris Burger on Jan 9, 2008 8:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

we

need a RAMBO performance from Belinelli, in all seriousness, this game sucked .PerIOd

brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Jan 9, 2008 8:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

guys

don't blame the refs for this one. BLAME THE WARRIORS. did they do absolutely anything to warrant any ft attempts? jacking up 3 pointers after 3 pointers won't lead to that.

Granted the Monta call was a bad one though. Warriors didn't have the intensity tonight. Portland meanwhile is stepping it up.

Warriors, Stupidest franchise in the league.

by kenntoe on Jan 9, 2008 8:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

damn

cj is king

by vietnameezboy on Jan 9, 2008 8:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

CJ Watson doing well

by nautica on Jan 9, 2008 8:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

cj

dam that was great

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

by 24k state fan since 87 on Jan 9, 2008 8:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

wohoo

CJ THE KBLX, TO THE RIM!!!!!!!!!!!1

brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Jan 9, 2008 8:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

weirder looking shot

croshere or barnes?

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

by 24k state fan since 87 on Jan 9, 2008 8:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

wohoo

CJ THE KBLX, TO THE RIM!!!!!!!!!!!1

brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Jan 9, 2008 8:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I know the Blazers are for real

but the Warriors have beaten themselves both times they've played them. The offense is pathetic in the first quarter, standing around and settling for threes, and not making Portland work for their baskets (weren't the first three Blazer baskets dunks?) doesn't allow the Warriors to weather their slow starts. I mean, hopefully the reserves are showing that if you take good shots, you won't have to rely on needing the 3s to go down.

I know it's just one game but for this game, Watson looked better running the Warriors than anyone else on the floor.

by belilaugh on Jan 9, 2008 8:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

The Warriors have surprised me

both games by coming out flat. I think most Portland fans know that we're not seeing the real Warriors. I'm just not sure why. I assume this will turn around when we have to play you in Oakland.

--Dave

by BlazerDave on Jan 9, 2008 9:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Or maybe its just the beginning

of a decade of ownage...

As good as the blazers are now, its hard to believe that they like the 2nd youngest team.

Best duo since...

by Tim N Chris Burger on Jan 9, 2008 9:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I believe the Blazers' acceleration curve

is steeper than the Warriors' at this point. But it's hard for me to believe that we don't have at least a couple more whuppins at your hands in store before we potentially hit the stratosphere.

--Dave

by BlazerDave on Jan 9, 2008 9:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

probably...

which is also infuriating to me, because it seems like the Warriors can only shoot a good percentage from 3 at home.

Has Steven Jackson hit a 3 this season during an opponents run? Why does he only hit them when the Warriors are going on runs or playing even? I remember he said in the beginning of the season he was going to try and cut down on the crappy plays now that he was a captain, but he hasn't. At all. I really don't like his mentality when Baron leaves the game, he thinks since he is a captain he has to take the shot every Warrior possession.

by belilaugh on Jan 9, 2008 9:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Please

On all the ref comments...I must admit I'm surprised.

Golden State has shot approximately 523,851 jumpers tonight. How are the refs going to call fouls?
On average the Warriors are giving up 30 foul shots per night. Portland had shot 16 at the third quarter break...WELL below that average. This is hardly a new phenomenon for Golden State. They can't be getting screwed every single night.

I'm not saying there weren't bad calls. There are in every game. But 20 points worth of bad calls? Really?

--Dave from Blazersedge

(And yes...I hate it when Blazer fans blame the refs too.)

by BlazerDave on Jan 9, 2008 8:56 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

you are right

Warriors, Stupidest franchise in the league.

by kenntoe on Jan 9, 2008 9:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I think it was just that offensive foul on Monta

that Jack drew. Even the Portland announcers knew it was a wack call.

I don't think anyone here could seriously say the refs were the reason why we lost or even a significant factor at all.

It's almost like the Warriors have 6 guys out there... they always have a guy open! - Jon Barry commentating game 3 last year

by gsw4life on Jan 9, 2008 9:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

how many of the blazer's 3's have been wide open?

by nautica on Jan 9, 2008 8:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

damn

gotta give props to james jones. those are some pretty 3's and the Blazers r on fire and for real.

Ballin

by ballin on Jan 9, 2008 8:58 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

this game is really frustrating

like seriously. but u still gotta love the dubs.

by baller90210 on Jan 9, 2008 8:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

beat the spurs on monday

lose to the blazers on wed.

by baller90210 on Jan 9, 2008 8:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

well on other good news

Jason Richardson scored 34 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead the Bobcats over the Celtics. from nba.com

by vietnameezboy on Jan 9, 2008 9:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

croshere

nice spike

by AJC3317 on Jan 9, 2008 9:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

WHAT

CROSHERE all j rich like

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

by 24k state fan since 87 on Jan 9, 2008 9:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

holy shxt

austin power!!!

by jrich4dawin on Jan 9, 2008 9:04 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

blazers own

the dubz!

gdubb

by gogomaplata on Jan 9, 2008 9:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

very frustrating

gdubb

by gogomaplata on Jan 9, 2008 9:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

belinelli lookin good

please more minutes

by AJC3317 on Jan 9, 2008 9:08 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

wow

marco turning it up

by vietnameezboy on Jan 9, 2008 9:08 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

watching this crap

on the blazers network is like watching edited porn. or getting kicked while your down!!!

gdubb

by gogomaplata on Jan 9, 2008 9:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

hoping

wright, belli and CJ getgood pt on friday.

Warriors, Stupidest franchise in the league.

by kenntoe on Jan 9, 2008 9:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

blazers commentators said...

brandon roy deserves to be in the all star game over baron!!!LOL

gdubb

by gogomaplata on Jan 9, 2008 9:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

he's right

Best duo since...

by Tim N Chris Burger on Jan 9, 2008 9:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

seriously?

i know this loss hurts but look at the numbers and most teams dont change defensive schemes for brandon roy like they do for baron.

just take a few days of bro... u'll be back on the band wagon...

gdubb

by gogomaplata on Jan 9, 2008 9:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Bandwagon...?

I've been watchin' the dubs since Nelly fired george karl. Think b4 you speak, grasshopper.

The blazers came out of no where to playoff contention. Roy is a BIG reason for that. Outside of the Celts, the blazers have been the story of this season.

Baron is ALL STAR worthy. But since he's the dubs lifeline, I'd rather have him take ALL STAR weekend off. He did it this game and it actually counts.

Best duo since...

by Tim N Chris Burger on Jan 9, 2008 9:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm a Blazer fan and even I...

Think Roy getting the nod of Baron is crap.

Roys a leader for a very young and surprising team who has been a juggernaut the last month and a half.

Baron is one of the top 5 guards in the league.

by Devyn from the Edge on Jan 9, 2008 9:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

nod over* baron

by Devyn from the Edge on Jan 9, 2008 9:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

what are u smoking dude?

baron is a beast. ROY didn't even get good stats considering the way tonights game went.

by baller90210 on Jan 9, 2008 9:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

The ALL STAR game = popularity contest

Not a measure of "beast"-itude . The real beasts of the year make All-NBA teams. I'll be damned if we lose baron on a ALL STAR game highlight dunk attempt.

Best duo since...

by Tim N Chris Burger on Jan 9, 2008 9:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I respect the heck out of Roy's game

and I think before it's all said and done he could lead his teams to more wins in his career than Baron ends up doing. BUT...

He's too young to be considered really elite this year.
Outside of a WAY better shooting percentage and a slightly better assist-to-turnover ratio his stats don't match up with Baron's.
The All-Star Game itself isn't going to be Brandon's best venue. He needs the ball in his hands, which isn't going to happen for a young kid in that game. He's more of a halfcourt player and that's a running game. He stands out by how much better he makes his teammates and how much poise/leadership he has when the game is on the line, neither of which really apply in that venue.

All in all Baron would be a better choice for the All-Star game. Brandon getting selected would be to the team's credit as much as much of his own. But even then I'm more of a fan of rewarding the Warriors for what they did over 82 games + playoffs last year and the beginning of this season than the Blazers for what they've done over the last six weeks.

If you asked me who I'd rather have to win games and/or championships down the road I would likely put my money on Brandon. I think he's a far better fit for the Blazers than Baron would be. But an All-Star this year? A nod to Baron would be appropriate.

--Dave

by BlazerDave on Jan 9, 2008 11:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Of course

that should have been "as much AS his own".

--Dave

by BlazerDave on Jan 9, 2008 11:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Ouch

this game killed my fantasy team

by curtischin on Jan 9, 2008 9:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

me too!

Considering I have an all-Warrior team.

by jtoj on Jan 9, 2008 9:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Tough loss

But at least Wright, Beli, and CJ got alot of burn, and produced pretty well, especially CJ. Also, I predict AT LEAST a 7 game winning streak, with our only 'test' coming at home against New Jersey. But even then, we should be able to pull that one out.

by WarriorForLife on Jan 9, 2008 9:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

CJ

The guy looked real solid. I really liked his numbers coming in to the game, and dude looks promising. Finally, a solid backup. He's one of the only things that went right tonight for the Warriors. That, and the great energy provided by the bench. But damn, other than that, it was painful to watch.

by fryan on Jan 9, 2008 9:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

radio

The guys on the radio were right, the Warriors were just tired. They had a long stretch and it just drained them

However, CJ Watson did play pretty well. And Rambo had a pretty good game too

Thunder!!!

by PHUT! on Jan 9, 2008 9:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Jax

Love Steven Jackson but he had a bad game and set a terrible tone to start the game. His frustrations resulted in sulking and not getting back on D. The rest of starters followed his lead.

The good news the starters got some rest and Nelli was able to see some good things from his reserves finally. CJ..very nice debut. Hope someway this loss is a blessing in disguise, and will lead to more PT for the reserves and much needed rest for the starters.

by PhilSmith on Jan 9, 2008 9:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I just checked......

Barnes was our leading scorer.
At 14.
Ouch.

by jtoj on Jan 9, 2008 9:37 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

ha!

your joking!
i didnt even reaize!
matt's great and all but
man, that's kinda sad.

by gby822 on Jan 10, 2008 4:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

CJ

Is a keeper i like how he sees the floor and he seemed very poised when running the team,a sure upgrade over shoot first Hudson. I definately want to seem him get this kind of minutes and see more of his game,as well as Marco,not sure about Wright he still looks too green.Croshere is a great shooter that can't seem to hit and open 3,I hope we trade Prietrus for some draft picks that way he won't be able to take away minutes from Buke and Belly,and what happened to Barnes jump shot?

by Dopey on Jan 9, 2008 10:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

whats up with baron?

hes had two no shows in the past week. all stars dont have two terrible games within a week. cj watson had a decent game, hopefully he is finally the answer to the backup pg problem. Ithought it was pretty ridiculous that blazer fans thought monta hit blake intentionally.