OPEN THREAD: Warriors vs. Atlanta - Time to get ill!

by dj fuzzylogic on Feb 22, 2008 3:59 PM PST in Previews

Warriors (W-L): 33-21

Atlanta (W-L): 21-30

Time: 7:30PM PST tip off

TV:FSN

The Warriors host A-town tonight in Oaktown!

Despite the wide margin of difference in their records, the two teams are perhaps more similar than we think. In a basketball sense, they're both athletic. But pop culturally, both cities local music scenes have had a huge impact on hip-hop and r'n'b over the last 15 years. Who can forget LaFace records in Atlanta (home of 90s giants TLC, Tony Braxton, Babyface, and Whitney Houston) or the turn of the 21st century trend, Crunk. Us bayheads of course know about hyphy, mobbin' music, high-sidin', Master P, Digital Underground, 2pac, and some of the funkiest funk bands you'll ever hear in the world.

Too bad tonight isn't a battle of musical chops.

And even though the Atlanta Hawks are a pretty low-interest team for most, tonight's game still matters.

It matters in the sense that the Warriors are a .600 team and are in 9th place in the conference standing. Any other year, being .600 means your at least a 7th seed or maybe a 6th seed. But a low lottery pick??? That's crazy.

In less than a year, the new mantra of the NBA has moved from it's youth movement and planning for the future towards re-adjusting it's focus on the NBA's elderstatemens, mega-stars in the twilights of their careers. Whereas the Mitch Richmond, Karl Malone, Gary Payton experiments by the Lakers a few years back was laughed at for a variety of reasons, Joe Smith, a bust in my opinion, at 32, is considered an upgrade over Drew Gooden for Lebron and company, according to John Hollinger on ESPN.com. Mike Bibby and Shawn Marion, in the same article this morning on ESPN.com, were considered ONLY 29. Both Vince Carter and Antawn Jamison, if my memory servces me correct, were seen as going downhill last year at 29 years of age when critics and fans spoke of their free-agency status.

The Warriors stayed put, not picking up any veteran savvy 29+ year olds. Nor were they like those teams on the other end, picking up on youngsters like creepy old guys at the clubs. Atlanta, you could say, improved itself much by getting Mike Bibby, a shoot first guard on a team with plenty of scorers already. But given the conditions now, the Warriors have a little more to worry about tonight given that ever game counts already in a fully loaded western conference. Plus, given the Warriors usual lackadasical play after a an exciting win, I have a premonition that tonight will be tougher than our record indicates. AND if Biedrins is out and Jax is day-to-day, who's going to step up in their absence? Things are looking riskier already.

Predictions:

* Warriors by 1
* Harrington scores 27
* Brandan Wright gets some burn, but doesn't get off the bench in the second half
* CWebb has his best night yet with extra playing time. 12-6-3
* Josh Childress' homecoming proves disasterous. But he has one highlight worthy dunk on someone.

What are your predictions and feelings about the Warriors tonight? Click on 'comments' and join the fun tonight!

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Warriors by 5

I see that Hawks keeping the game close, but finding a way to blow it. The Warriors, as always, play up, or in this case play down, to their competition. Look for low scoring first quarter follow by 3 strong 30+ point quarters. for a 110-105 Warriors win.

by mcwalter44 on Feb 22, 2008 4:06 PM PST reply actions

Stay Classy Golden State!

Hopefully Jim won't get mad!

by Tony.psd on Feb 22, 2008 4:31 PM PST reply actions

too sweet!!!!

I think Jim would enjoy this.

by Psion on Feb 22, 2008 5:51 PM PST up reply actions

in reference to your hip-hop influence comment.

http://www.sfweekly.com/2008-02-20/news/the-demise-of-hyphy/

long read but i found it very interesting.

by jchao204 on Feb 22, 2008 4:53 PM PST reply actions

that

was pretty interesting i must say

by singha on Feb 22, 2008 10:03 PM PST up reply actions

hyphy was a fad

give too short some lov

by sing sing supernote on Feb 22, 2008 4:55 PM PST reply actions

loss by 6

joe johnson lights up from the 3 point line and drops 6 treys

by saintdee on Feb 22, 2008 5:31 PM PST reply actions

Even though we did nothing at the deadline........

I still have to thank Mully and Nellie that this is no longer the Warriors situation....

http://www.flyergroup.com/sports/local_story_051184602.html?keyword=topstory

Aha Pacer Fans!! Serves you right for your ridiculous actions in the past.

I still believe that the Dubs should try and sign Artest in the off season. Oh Boy! Diddy+Ellis+Artest+Jack+Beans=Championship

OakFoSho

by Sneaky275 on Feb 22, 2008 6:10 PM PST reply actions

I hope. . .

Matt redeems himself tonight. We all know, even he knows, that he could've cost us the game vs the celtics. Even after BD's shot he was the only one who wasn't really celebrating.

by warriorgirl on Feb 22, 2008 6:19 PM PST reply actions

Warriors by 11

I think since we are not in the playoffs we'll play better.
Nice Sign Tony.psd.

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by GreenLightJerky on Feb 22, 2008 6:28 PM PST reply actions

drew gooden? why?

Drew Gooden is horrible. Check out his PER. Lead the league in rebounds? What are you smoking?

by mikey J on Feb 22, 2008 6:43 PM PST reply actions

LaFace

How are you going to mention LaFace and not mention OutKast?????

Dubs by 13
BabyFace goes for 28
CWebb breaks double figures

by Baby Face Assassin on Feb 22, 2008 7:04 PM PST reply actions

Thank you Bulls

the bulls have put away Denver. A win tonight will give us sole possession of 8th. On another note, Houston just keeps on rolling as they abuse the Hornets on the road for their 11th straight win.

by racsan on Feb 22, 2008 7:28 PM PST reply actions

so so news

i would of thought it'd go the opposite. didn't watch the game, but that +30 +/- stat for Yao Ming is insane.

by the evil monkey on Feb 22, 2008 7:33 PM PST up reply actions

hornets

are dropping back to Earth just like Portland.

by saintdee on Feb 22, 2008 7:32 PM PST reply actions

do you mean "are going to drop"

they had won 5 straight before tonight and are still atop the western conference.

wouldn't be surprised if they did, but it'd been nice if they'd beaten the rockets before dropping.

though, assuming the dubs are an 8th seed at best, i'd rather see them at #1 than the lakers.

by the evil monkey on Feb 22, 2008 7:37 PM PST up reply actions

Injuries...

Obviously no Beans, but no Stack Jack either for the second straight game. Looks like Pietrus should be expecting an extended amount of PT again tonight.

by Sass Ole 9 on Feb 22, 2008 7:38 PM PST reply actions

Tundrea Keys to the Game

Rocky
Lord of the Rings
Unforgiven

by sunghan on Feb 22, 2008 7:43 PM PST reply actions

Good hustle Pietrus

Good pass Webber

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Feb 22, 2008 7:44 PM PST reply actions

links

to watch the game anyone know it. thanx

by bioecon on Feb 22, 2008 7:44 PM PST reply actions

link to watch

www.channelsurfing.net

F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Feb 22, 2008 7:53 PM PST up reply actions

Ugh...

too many 3 pt shot attempts. I'd like to see some more driving to the hoop like the celtics game.

by sunghan on Feb 22, 2008 7:47 PM PST reply actions

monta

looks completely clueless on defense. even worse than usual

by AJC3317 on Feb 22, 2008 7:50 PM PST reply actions

Damn

no ball movement, everyone is playing 1 on 1

by rush735 on Feb 22, 2008 7:50 PM PST reply actions

bad

this game looks like a loss.. should i watch celtics versus suns instead?

by saintdee on Feb 22, 2008 7:52 PM PST reply actions

Pietrus steal + assist

I should start mentioning every good thing he does like everyone else mentions every bad thing

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 Feb 22, 2008 7:52 PM PST reply actions

I want to see Brandan Wright

Please.

by Sass Ole 9 on Feb 22, 2008 7:53 PM PST reply actions

playin like crap

lucky to be a 3 point game

by Athletix Man on Feb 22, 2008 7:55 PM PST reply actions

Oh lord

We need a freakin' center! None of the guys playing right now are used to play by the board hence the reason why the hawks are driving for dear life

by warriorgirl on Feb 22, 2008 7:57 PM PST reply actions

Webber

has been improving every game.

Nelson knows it would be stupid to demand 4th quarter defense the entire game, the Warriors would just tire out and go down with injuries.

But maybe he could tell the Warriors to play intense defense for the first quarter. Because for one, maybe it would help us get over our poor starts, for another it wouldn't allow a weak opponent to gain confidence early.

All I know is without intensity like they show against elite teams in the first quarter they might as well spot the opponent ten points and some confidence.

by belilaugh on Feb 22, 2008 8:01 PM PST reply actions

down double digits

to an inferior team. no surprise there

by AJC3317 on Feb 22, 2008 8:05 PM PST reply actions

so tired of barnes

by Athletix Man on Feb 22, 2008 8:05 PM PST reply actions

everyone

is not playing well. deficit can't be blamed on any player.

by teenychristinie on Feb 22, 2008 8:07 PM PST reply actions

yep

everyone looks like a step slow tonight

by nautica on Feb 22, 2008 8:08 PM PST up reply actions

nice.

blowout time.. except we're the victim.

by saintdee on Feb 22, 2008 8:07 PM PST reply actions

pietrus actually isnt doin that bad

yes as a team they are doing bad, it doesnt help that barnes as been consitently bad all year.

by Athletix Man on Feb 22, 2008 8:09 PM PST reply actions

the

rookie is in!

by jdmsir20 on Feb 22, 2008 8:11 PM PST reply actions

i'm sorry but

this team is not gonna make the playoffs if they keep coming out with pathetic efforts like this. yeah they may come back to win tonight but sooner or later it's gonna bite them in the ass, and in the west one or two bad losses will kill u. it's unbelieveable to me that this team still does not have any sense of urgency even when they've lost some bad games and they're in a tight playoff race

by AJC3317 on Feb 22, 2008 8:12 PM PST reply actions

well

its worse then usual cause we don't have jackson and biedrins. But we usually do better against better teams... or at least we don't look that bad unless the team is portland.

by saintdee on Feb 22, 2008 8:15 PM PST up reply actions

dubs are like the knicks tonight

no interior defense.

by the evil monkey on Feb 22, 2008 8:15 PM PST reply actions

Hot

Wax

by Sass Ole 9 on Feb 22, 2008 8:16 PM PST reply actions

ha

yeah monta looks pretty crazy with that on

by jdmsir20 on Feb 22, 2008 8:16 PM PST reply actions

harrington

needs to sit. he's building a freakin house with all those bricks

by AJC3317 on Feb 22, 2008 8:19 PM PST reply actions

croshere needs to sit with him

by nautica on Feb 22, 2008 8:20 PM PST up reply actions

agreed..

Al is forcing everything.

by Hyper112 on Feb 22, 2008 8:21 PM PST up reply actions

Brandan Wright Son!

Could the appendectomy help us in the long run? People always talk about planning for the future...

by Sass Ole 9 on Feb 22, 2008 8:19 PM PST reply actions

Brandon Wright is Dominating the Boards....

This is what I am talking about, and this is what I want to see the rest of the season with Brandon. Now could the rest of the team besides BW and Baron start playing some basketball please.

Wins vs Celts, Hornets, Lakers, Suns, Spurs

Loses vs. T-Wolves, Chicago, Atlanta?

Evidence the Dubz play to the level of their opponent every night.

OakFoSho

by Sneaky275 on Feb 22, 2008 8:24 PM PST reply actions

Atlanta actually has owned the dubs

before Horford & Bibby.....

by the evil monkey on Feb 22, 2008 8:31 PM PST up reply actions

Memo to Webber

If your teammate already has the rebound, stop taking it away from them. You are slowing down the break.

by soem on Feb 22, 2008 8:25 PM PST reply actions

Wright out for Barnes

He saw some good goin on, way to change that

by Athletix Man on Feb 22, 2008 8:26 PM PST reply actions

barnes in, wright out

what the hell is up with that?

by AJC3317 on Feb 22, 2008 8:27 PM PST reply actions

because barnes has been playing well

oh wait...

by nautica on Feb 22, 2008 8:28 PM PST up reply actions

actually

it's because wright has been playing well and nellie doesn't believe in rookies playing well so he had to put a stop to it

by AJC3317 on Feb 22, 2008 8:31 PM PST up reply actions

wow

andris and Jax, we need you guys

Welcome to Oracle.

by tadams1080 on Feb 22, 2008 8:27 PM PST reply actions

When was the last time

that the Warriors weren't something like 2-12 from beyond the arc? Early in the game, they just don't make threes.

If the Warriors want to come back from a twenty point deficit, they have to play defense. No way around it. They can't hope the Hawks get very cold while they get very hot.

I'm BEGGING them to play defense.

by belilaugh on Feb 22, 2008 8:28 PM PST reply actions

If all they're going to do is

jack up 3's and play no defense for the rest of the night, they might as well bring in belinelli for that.

by nautica on Feb 22, 2008 8:30 PM PST reply actions

well

they pretty much do that every night. sometimes the 3's just go down more often.

I pray i never have to use a gun again.

by ssmokinjoe on Feb 22, 2008 8:33 PM PST up reply actions

cool

just saw some gsom heads in the college section

by jojo4o8 on Feb 22, 2008 8:31 PM PST reply actions

Ellis

should be getting more points, no one on ATL should be able to stop him.

by greala on Feb 22, 2008 8:31 PM PST reply actions

yea

bring beli in. Someone needs to start a Beli chant at oracle.

I bet you the warriors are thinking that they'll make the 3rd quarter comeback. Too bad it'll be the infamous 3rd quarter collapse after the half.. down by 25 at the 4th is more like it.

by saintdee on Feb 22, 2008 8:32 PM PST reply actions

So what you're saying is...

epic fourth quarter comeback?

by belilaugh on Feb 22, 2008 8:33 PM PST up reply actions

Last year,

whenever a game looked like it was going to get out of hand, J-Rich would come in and hit three threes in a row. Oh how I miss those days.

by belilaugh on Feb 22, 2008 8:32 PM PST reply actions

WELL DONE

PIETRUS! No sarcasm, very nice hustle even if you weren't rewarded.

by belilaugh on Feb 22, 2008 8:35 PM PST reply actions

when will nellie learn

wright and azubuike have played well, barnes and pietrus have not. try playing the guys who are playing well

by AJC3317 on Feb 22, 2008 8:37 PM PST reply actions

Wright

plays well...and what does he get?..PINE!

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 8:38 PM PST reply actions

wow

warriors games really aren't for the faint of heart... I don't know how much of this inconsistency I can take... I feel like im just 101% pissed off for 46 minutes of the game until they somehow pull out a win in the last two minutes...

by dandydaniel on Feb 22, 2008 8:40 PM PST reply actions

nice

down 18... better than 23 ::rolls eyes::

by saintdee on Feb 22, 2008 8:40 PM PST reply actions

no effort

people walking all over the court, not challenging shooters, chucking contested threes. pathetic performance once again

by AJC3317 on Feb 22, 2008 8:40 PM PST reply actions

the team is braindead

they should just announce when they're not going to show up and play and save the fans from having to watching this crap.

by nautica on Feb 22, 2008 8:42 PM PST up reply actions

barnes and pietrus

double trouble

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 8:41 PM PST reply actions

monta

needs an easy lay up to get him going. Its gonna take a monster game from BOTH him and Baron for us to even have a chance

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 8:43 PM PST reply actions

I ask God every night

Why didn't we trade Pietrus? Even my boy, Matt at this point.

by warriorgirl on Feb 22, 2008 8:43 PM PST reply actions

matt and pietrus

yeah. i've been wanting pietrus gone for months thought. i really love matt barnes but... he's not really doing much for the team anymore. mayber he's lost his drive because his mom died (RIP Ann Barnes)

by warriors22rock22 on Feb 23, 2008 2:53 PM PST up reply actions

Are we

going to waive CJ? is he even @ the game tonight?

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 8:47 PM PST reply actions

in other news

celts....30 points at the half

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 8:50 PM PST reply actions

I dunno

Even the mighty oracle can't save us today. We need Beans and Jax ASAP. Denver and houston lost today and we have to win this one! somehow....

brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Feb 22, 2008 8:53 PM PST reply actions

houston won tonight

but it all doesn't matter if we can't even beat atlanta

by nautica on Feb 22, 2008 8:55 PM PST up reply actions

ooops

correction.... Houston won ..damn it my bad

brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Feb 22, 2008 8:55 PM PST up reply actions

I still believe

I know that the Warriors can get back into this game easy if they just pick up the intensity on defense. Atlanta hasn't been knocked down at all this game. I'd like to see if this group of young guys can keep their confidence up if the Warriors clamp down on D. The only problem is now they have Mike Bibby, who seems to love hitting the three against the Warriors and is very resilient. So clamp down on D AND make someone other than Bibby beat you, and we'll be fine.

Hopefully this isn't just wishful thinking.

And hopefully Don Nelson lights a fire under the Warriors' asses at halftime. I've only seen heart from Baron, and surprisingly Pietrus right now.

by belilaugh on Feb 22, 2008 8:56 PM PST reply actions

Now...

down 23. I seriously doubt we can come back from 23 again...

by sunghan on Feb 22, 2008 8:57 PM PST reply actions

marco

for barnes

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 8:58 PM PST reply actions

3 more minutes

and im off to bed if this doesnt get better

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 9:00 PM PST reply actions

al struggling mightily tonight

understatement of the year

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 9:01 PM PST reply actions

Wow

Get a rebound please?

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Feb 22, 2008 9:02 PM PST reply actions

sooooo

...maybe brandan wright isn't the answer to our rebounding woes.

by Bucky on Feb 22, 2008 9:02 PM PST reply actions

Right sure 1 series

Yeah cuz of one series

by calbears on Feb 22, 2008 9:05 PM PST up reply actions

swoop!

he also may be one of 5 people in the league who can score over/around josh smith like that, though. sweet "swoop" in for the layup!

by Bucky on Feb 22, 2008 9:07 PM PST up reply actions

What are you talking about?

One against three, three will win every time.

Unless those three are Warriors players.

Wright's doing a quality job on the boards, but he can't will the ball to his side. It's not his fault if Barnes won't box out.

by belilaugh on Feb 22, 2008 9:07 PM PST up reply actions

sooooo

maybe i was wrong about brandan wright not being the answer to our rebounding woes---those 2 tips were awesome!!!!

by Bucky on Feb 22, 2008 9:13 PM PST up reply actions

its not barnes

brandan did a good job regardless of barnes. must we get on his case. everyone loves to hate the best looking. :)

by warriors22rock22 on Feb 23, 2008 2:57 PM PST up reply actions

barnes

buzz kill

by nautica on Feb 22, 2008 9:03 PM PST reply actions

good job

matt!! jeez

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 9:03 PM PST reply actions

Way to ruin the momentum barnes...

by sunghan on Feb 22, 2008 9:03 PM PST reply actions

Barnes can't even box out Childress!

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Feb 22, 2008 9:03 PM PST reply actions

god damn

steve javie

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 9:04 PM PST reply actions

great down 14

but we're pretty much hoping that the hawks miss every time we're playing "defense".

by belilaugh on Feb 22, 2008 9:04 PM PST reply actions

B Wright with a block!

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Feb 22, 2008 9:05 PM PST reply actions

Brandon !!!!!!!

by soem on Feb 22, 2008 9:05 PM PST reply actions

brandannnnnnnnnn

WRIGGGGGGGGGGHTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 9:05 PM PST reply actions

Brandan Wright Son!

He's playing one HELL of a game!

by Sass Ole 9 on Feb 22, 2008 9:05 PM PST reply actions

Brandan Wright

I have NEVER seen him play bad. Just let him play, I'm begging you!

by belilaugh on Feb 22, 2008 9:06 PM PST reply actions

here they come

someone forgot to tell the dubs again that the game starts at 7:30 not 9. i'd really like it if wright played the whole rest of the game and harrington didn't see the floor again

by AJC3317 on Feb 22, 2008 9:06 PM PST reply actions

wright

nice... pietrus not so nice.

by saintdee on Feb 22, 2008 9:06 PM PST reply actions

LOL WAIT

is it brandAN or brandON....If only nellie played him we wont have this confusion

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 9:06 PM PST reply actions

The former

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Feb 22, 2008 9:07 PM PST up reply actions

brandan

by AJC3317 on Feb 22, 2008 9:08 PM PST up reply actions

Over/Under

2:30 before Nellie takes Wright out

by belilaugh on Feb 22, 2008 9:08 PM PST reply actions

over

Nellie gonna put in Barnes

by nautica on Feb 22, 2008 9:09 PM PST up reply actions

cmon nellie

barnes out pietrus in??? WTF!

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 9:08 PM PST reply actions

Honestly,

Pietrus hasn't been playing bad this game. I'm fine with him in (didn't think I'd say that a week ago).

by belilaugh on Feb 22, 2008 9:10 PM PST up reply actions

BRANDANNNNNNNNNNNN

WRIGHHTTTT

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 9:10 PM PST reply actions

Brandan Wright Son!

100% from the field?

by Sass Ole 9 on Feb 22, 2008 9:10 PM PST reply actions

Oh Em Gee

Latvia's injury a blessing in disguise. Hopefully Nellie sees what the rest of us are seeing from B Wright.

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Feb 22, 2008 9:11 PM PST reply actions

LETS GO

MONTA

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 9:11 PM PST reply actions

Why do the Warriors do this to us?

From down 23 to only 9.

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Feb 22, 2008 9:12 PM PST reply actions

HERE WE GO

cmon

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 9:12 PM PST reply actions

monta

slipped thats why smith caught up..nevertheless he got clobbered

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 9:14 PM PST reply actions

gotta make free throws

seriously, what happened to moncrief?

by AJC3317 on Feb 22, 2008 9:14 PM PST reply actions

Imagine

a Wright/Biedrins combo on the floor!

Imagine the rebounds! The second chance points! The not idiotic play! The defense that actually would exist! Oh my god, future dreaming overload!

by belilaugh on Feb 22, 2008 9:15 PM PST reply actions

if

nellie doesn't play wright as a starter in the 4th i might stop watching.

tonight
no croshere plz
no harrington plz
no barnes plz
pietrus but please don't shoot or anything fancy plz
cj for ellis when ellis is tired plz

by saintdee on Feb 22, 2008 9:15 PM PST reply actions

270 million

Mega Millions tonight. If i win it..am buying part of the warriors and demand Nellie play Wright

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 9:15 PM PST reply actions

Brandan Wright Son!

The subject of my posts will not change for the rest of the night.

by Sass Ole 9 on Feb 22, 2008 9:17 PM PST reply actions

wrightttt

stufffff

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 9:17 PM PST reply actions

We don't

need to sub Wright out the rest of the game.

It's not like he's tired, he's been resting for the entire season.

Oh by the way, WHAT A DUNK by BWRIGHT!

by belilaugh on Feb 22, 2008 9:17 PM PST reply actions

hot

DAMN WRIGHT SLAMMING IT DOWn

by dandydaniel on Feb 22, 2008 9:17 PM PST reply actions

Yea Baby ... Wright Back AtCha

... on the dunk!

by soem on Feb 22, 2008 9:17 PM PST reply actions

Lol @ Salim Stoudamire

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Feb 22, 2008 9:17 PM PST reply actions

THREW

IT DOWN!

by jdmsir20 on Feb 22, 2008 9:18 PM PST reply actions

yea baby!

by csaechao on Feb 22, 2008 9:18 PM PST reply actions

Josh Smith...

You've been YouTubed!

by sunghan on Feb 22, 2008 9:19 PM PST reply actions

lol @ childress

by AJC3317 on Feb 22, 2008 9:19 PM PST reply actions

we found

our big man #32

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 9:19 PM PST reply actions

GO ATLANTA'S.... INEXPERIENCE!!

YEAH BABY! =]

DOWN 23 now we're so close...

i was driving for 5 minutes!

by itzlilgx23 on Feb 22, 2008 9:19 PM PST reply actions

B Wright has 8 points, 8 boards, and a block

in 16 minutes. With a bunch of changed shots. And ONLY 1 foul! Very niii.

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Feb 22, 2008 9:19 PM PST reply actions

yes

wright kill smith's hand.. even though smith is on my final fantasy team.

by saintdee on Feb 22, 2008 9:19 PM PST reply actions

seriously

if wright rides pine again when biedrins comes back we all need to protest outside nellie's house or something

by AJC3317 on Feb 22, 2008 9:21 PM PST reply actions

that stubborn bastard better play him

the kid is 2 boards and 2 points away from a double double

by nautica on Feb 22, 2008 9:22 PM PST up reply actions

lol

Nellie: Crap! now i have to play this skinny kid...

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 9:22 PM PST reply actions

Great shot by Childress

over Wright's long ass arm.

If they make those shots, I'll live with it.

By the way, exactly what I said, play some defense, watch Atlanta's confidence plummet. Good thing Bibby wasn't in most of the quarter (was he? I couldn't tell, but if he was, good thing we didn't let him get the ball).

I'll throw in the obligatory BRANDAN WRIGHT! here.

Hoof, you were saying?

by belilaugh on Feb 22, 2008 9:22 PM PST reply actions

Brandon

has always shown these flashes in the limited time he gets. Nelli needs to finally let it happen and give him more minutes. Knowing Nelli though, he might not see the floor for 5 more games...ugh!!!

by PhilSmith on Feb 22, 2008 9:22 PM PST reply actions

that broad

was kinda hot in a weird kind of way

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 9:23 PM PST reply actions

not at all

the first thing i thought when they showed her was damn she's ugly lol

by AJC3317 on Feb 22, 2008 9:24 PM PST up reply actions

lol

thats why i said weird..i couldnt get to it..maybe after a few drinks?

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 9:29 PM PST up reply actions

lol

barnett cryin on pietrus hahahahaahah

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 9:24 PM PST reply actions

Child-less

as I used to call him ( I know it's not funny, but I was young) is killing us.

by belilaugh on Feb 22, 2008 9:25 PM PST reply actions

haha

barnett is even complaining about pietrus offense.

by GSwarrior on Feb 22, 2008 9:25 PM PST reply actions

come on guys

dont fall off, lets play the beginning right so we don't have to play CATCH UP!!!

by itzlilgx23 on Feb 22, 2008 9:25 PM PST reply actions

that's not possible

the Warriors always have to build their momentum and crowd, being such a streaky team.

by belilaugh on Feb 22, 2008 9:28 PM PST up reply actions

childress

the revenge of mike montgomery

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 9:26 PM PST reply actions

come on

we need some stops!!!!

by PhilSmith on Feb 22, 2008 9:26 PM PST reply actions

Drive the ball!

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Feb 22, 2008 9:26 PM PST reply actions

Divine intervention

I think God gave Biedrins apendicitis so that Wright could play.

I pray i never have to use a gun again.

by ssmokinjoe on Feb 22, 2008 9:27 PM PST reply actions

man

the quarter break killed the momentum

by AJC3317 on Feb 22, 2008 9:28 PM PST reply actions

MAN!

i knew this would happen...

baron's tired, he's worn down

let somebody younger get the ball around!!

how did webber do?

i missed the 2nd and 3rd!

by itzlilgx23 on Feb 22, 2008 9:29 PM PST reply actions

i hope

marco can get a lil play..marco for pietrus

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 9:30 PM PST reply actions

damn

wright out?

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 9:30 PM PST reply actions

lord

harrington's back in. if wright doesn't come back in the rest of the game i will be pissed

by AJC3317 on Feb 22, 2008 9:30 PM PST reply actions

Harrington

redeem yourself!

by belilaugh on Feb 22, 2008 9:30 PM PST reply actions

lol

renewed vigor or nellies tongue lashing?

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 9:31 PM PST reply actions

AL ...

Had to sit on the bench and get mad before he started playing ...

by soem on Feb 22, 2008 9:32 PM PST reply actions

Is Bibby injured?

by belilaugh on Feb 22, 2008 9:32 PM PST reply actions

GO TMNT

YOU ROCK!

WHOOOOO!!!!!

brandon had his time, lets see al do his thing

by itzlilgx23 on Feb 22, 2008 9:32 PM PST reply actions

i have a feeling

this will be a heart breaker! for us!

by saintdee on Feb 22, 2008 9:32 PM PST reply actions

lol

barnes walking to the scorer's table

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 9:32 PM PST reply actions

NOOO

Barnes is back in! F@#K

by belilaugh on Feb 22, 2008 9:33 PM PST reply actions

Ellis has to learn

that if they know you are trying to double and sneak up every time they will adjust and find the wide open shooters. STOP GIVING AWAY OPEN LOOKS!

by belilaugh on Feb 22, 2008 9:34 PM PST reply actions

gotta say

i hate bibby as much as i hate kobe

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 9:34 PM PST reply actions

baron

has thrown a lot of lazy passes. been watching monta too much

by AJC3317 on Feb 22, 2008 9:35 PM PST reply actions

We're gonna lose this one

The Warriors needa stop teasing us already.

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Feb 22, 2008 9:35 PM PST reply actions

seriously

just like against the t-wolves.. argh. Why can't we be like the bulls... lose two starters shoot lights out.

by saintdee on Feb 22, 2008 9:36 PM PST up reply actions

LOL

Matt Barnes, a one of a kind find!

by belilaugh on Feb 22, 2008 9:36 PM PST reply actions

barnes

"one of a kind" find...LAST SEASON. We shouldve lost him this season.

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 9:36 PM PST reply actions

baron cant play

with to's tonight we just cant have it!

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

by stevenro59 on Feb 22, 2008 9:37 PM PST reply actions

I mean

why would it be SO HARD to play defense in the first quarter the way they did at the end of the fourth?

by belilaugh on Feb 22, 2008 9:37 PM PST reply actions

third

by belilaugh on Feb 22, 2008 9:38 PM PST up reply actions

javie...

cmon...jax is not even playing tongiht

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by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 9:38 PM PST reply actions

wright back

in plz!

by saintdee on Feb 22, 2008 9:39 PM PST reply actions

Brandan Wright Son!

should not have come out

by Sass Ole 9 on Feb 22, 2008 9:39 PM PST reply actions

salim

3.9 avg....13 pts tonight...sounds familiar?

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 9:39 PM PST reply actions

Warrior Killers

aren't even a mystery happening anymore. If you leave people open in this league, they will make shots. Ellis is leaving him open EVERYTIME. If he wants to gamble fine, but not every single possession, that's idiocy!

by belilaugh on Feb 22, 2008 9:41 PM PST up reply actions

now he takes out barnes

way too late nellie

by nautica on Feb 22, 2008 9:39 PM PST reply actions

some stops

NOW

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 9:40 PM PST reply actions

Monta wtf

guard your man

by nautica on Feb 22, 2008 9:41 PM PST reply actions

WE NEED

a score here

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 9:42 PM PST reply actions

It's too late

Don't get your hopes up fellas

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Feb 22, 2008 9:42 PM PST reply actions

one more

stop and score

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 9:43 PM PST reply actions

one score

at a time...NO STUPID 3S

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 9:43 PM PST reply actions

Brandan Wright Son!

Just make up 3 pts/min. We can do this.

by Sass Ole 9 on Feb 22, 2008 9:43 PM PST reply actions

NOOOOOOOOOOO!

Bibby's in! Damnit!

by belilaugh on Feb 22, 2008 9:44 PM PST reply actions

MY GOD

CANT THEY GIVE IT TO AZUBUIKE??? HES BEING GUARDED BY FREAKIN BIBBY OMG.

by GSwarrior on Feb 22, 2008 9:44 PM PST reply actions

That's the game right there

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Feb 22, 2008 9:44 PM PST reply actions

THATS IT FOLKS

another chicago/minnesota game

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 9:44 PM PST reply actions

one more atl score

equals game over

by AJC3317 on Feb 22, 2008 9:44 PM PST reply actions

Nope

Game's already over with that out of bounds on Bukie

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Feb 22, 2008 9:45 PM PST up reply actions

well

hopefully denver/houston loses some games while we rest till tuesday

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 9:45 PM PST reply actions

we're on a thin thread, DOES NOT LOOK....

sighhhhhhhhhh

by itzlilgx23 on Feb 22, 2008 9:46 PM PST reply actions

Well...

The good thing about playing down to bad teams and playing up to good teams is that IF we make the playoffs, we should go 16-0 right?

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Feb 22, 2008 9:46 PM PST reply actions

It's over

We lost

Get used to 9th

by biggiep on Feb 22, 2008 9:46 PM PST reply actions

WARRIORS...

DON'T DESERVE TO WIN IF THEY'RE GOING TO F-ING LEAVE SALIM STOUDEMIRE OPEN! OMFG. STAY ON YOUR MAN ON DEFENSE! IT'S SO DAMN SIMPLE.

SALIM AND CHILDRESS = THE WARRIOR KILLERS TONIGHT...

ASDF

SHOOT THE J! SHOOT IT!

by slipnslide on Feb 22, 2008 9:46 PM PST reply actions

aka

moa nd others not doing defence. all i see hoo is being effecteive on the defensive side are azubuike, wright. monta is horrible playing defense which makes him a one dimensional player.

by GSwarrior on Feb 22, 2008 9:49 PM PST up reply actions

I feel what your saying

I love the fact we could go on here and all feel the same... >=(

by RubberDubDubs on Feb 22, 2008 9:51 PM PST up reply actions

warriors

where we shouldve traded harrington/pietrus happens

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 9:46 PM PST reply actions

lol

are you looking for steals here?

DUH!

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 9:48 PM PST reply actions

With 2 Starters Out

Nellie has to play more players, before the Dubs are 20 points behind. Use the extra energy on defense and rebounding.

by soem on Feb 22, 2008 9:48 PM PST reply actions

thats game

should have played with a sense of urgency in the first

by nautica on Feb 22, 2008 9:49 PM PST reply actions

ellis jogging?

lol...airball harrington

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 9:49 PM PST reply actions

LOL @ AL

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Feb 22, 2008 9:49 PM PST reply actions

Harrington Airball

Story of the game.

by Sass Ole 9 on Feb 22, 2008 9:49 PM PST reply actions

lol

harrington airball. icing on the cake right there

by AJC3317 on Feb 22, 2008 9:49 PM PST reply actions

wow

by csaechao on Feb 22, 2008 9:49 PM PST reply actions

ugh.

by Hyper112 on Feb 22, 2008 9:54 PM PST up reply actions

Our 3's

are horrendous tonight. Same with our defense. We don't deserve this win.

by sunghan on Feb 22, 2008 9:49 PM PST reply actions

AIR BALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5 of 18

yikes

by itzlilgx23 on Feb 22, 2008 9:50 PM PST reply actions

boo em

oracle

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 9:50 PM PST reply actions

worst loss of the season?

seems like we ask that question every other game now

by nautica on Feb 22, 2008 9:51 PM PST reply actions

Naw.

I still think the Wolves loss was the worse. Atlanta has some good players, they've owned us recently, Al, Barnes and Pietrus gave us nothing, and we didn't have Jax 'n Beans. This loss sucked, but we did see hopefully the beginning of more play time for Wright and he had a great game, so that's something to take from this one.

by Hoopachoo on Feb 23, 2008 7:06 AM PST up reply actions

i'll say it again

it's unbelieveable to me that this team simply does not come out with any sense of urgency when a. they've already had terrible losses against bad teams, b. they're fighting for a playoff spot in a conference where one loss kills u, and c. they should have been aware that denver lost tonight and they could have moved up. it's rediculous

by AJC3317 on Feb 22, 2008 9:51 PM PST reply actions

It's 100% defense

Monta can't play defense in the first quarter.
Baron won't play defense in the first quarter.
When he starts, Harrington can't play defense in the first quarter.
When he's in, Barnes plays stupid defense in the first quarter.

This is my suggestion.
When everyone's healthy, start Biedrins, Jackson, Pietrus, Davis, and Wright (or someone else like Azubuike, depends where Pietrus plays) in the first quarter. Have the Warriors play good defense in the first quarter to set the tone. Stay within striking distance. Bring in Monta and Harrington in the second quarter for Wright and Pietrus, try and pull away or keep game close. If game starts getting out of hand, go back to a more defensive lineup. In the fourth quarter, Ellis should be in the entire quarter because Baron will buckle down on defense so we can afford Ellis being in.

I know it is highly unlikely, but I know that if the Warriors can stay within striking distance early, they can pull it out late.

by belilaugh on Feb 22, 2008 9:59 PM PST up reply actions

That's the game

frustrating that the Warriors refuse to play defense, but only Nelson can fix that. Something tells me he won't however.

Hell of a game from Wright, makes me less worried about Biedrins being out. Webber played decent in his time. Pietrus looked much better today on everything but his shooting. Baron tries with all his heart, but he gets betrayed by Monta's boneheaded defense. Barnes needs to do something to get his three point form back, quick. It really doesn't please me that Harrington is our best 3 point shooter, since he is becoming as streaky as the other Warriors. Pretty good game from Buike. Croshere, eh, to be honest I didn't pay attention. For as hard as Ellis tries on the offensive end, he is giving as much up without a fight on the defensive end.

Fitzgerald says the Warriors are 6/24 on threes. Like that's a surprise when your best shooter is Harrington and your second best shooter is ?. Either get Brent Barry or develop Belinelli, or turn back the clock and keep Richardson, but there is no outside threat anymore. It's just not consistent.

Oh, and a great sign was Nelson putting Wright back in down the stretch for the fourth quarter. That shows some trust.

by belilaugh on Feb 22, 2008 9:51 PM PST reply actions

9th...still

btw...whatsup with childress' gums?

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 9:52 PM PST reply actions

pretty sure

that's his mouthpiece

by sunghan on Feb 22, 2008 9:55 PM PST up reply actions

Can the Warriors please be moved to the East?

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Feb 22, 2008 9:53 PM PST reply actions

Denver

loses a game they should have won. And instead capitalizing on that and winning a game we should win, we play like crap and let the hawks get a 23 point lead. Ultimately losing the game. Frustrating.

by sunghan on Feb 22, 2008 9:53 PM PST reply actions

stoudamire

interview lol

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 9:54 PM PST reply actions

One of the reasons...

I hate and love the warriors...

They just F-ING play to the lvl of any opponent in the NBA with the exception of the jazz, they just own us...

SAD SAD NIGHT...

SHOOT THE J! SHOOT IT!

by slipnslide on Feb 22, 2008 9:56 PM PST reply actions

Remember...

If we somehow make the playoffs, we're winning it all, just based on the fact that we play well only against good teams. You heard it here first.

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Feb 22, 2008 9:57 PM PST reply actions

that makes sense

as long as we don't run into utah

by nautica on Feb 22, 2008 9:57 PM PST up reply actions

Very true

So lets just hope we play enough good teams during this run to the playoffs to make it. From there, it'll be history.

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Feb 22, 2008 10:01 PM PST up reply actions

eh

No Jack or Biedrins. Wright made good on his minutes and Baron did what he could, but this is a team that usually sinks without all their key players.

I pray i never have to use a gun again.

by ssmokinjoe on Feb 22, 2008 9:58 PM PST reply actions

Webber

had a great game, maybe he could have gotten more minutes. That's a good sign tho, he was rebounding and passing well.

by greala on Feb 22, 2008 9:58 PM PST reply actions

either you didn't watch the game or

you must have no concept of defense. w/o biedrins, they needed him to step up inside, but he decided al horford was to big of a threat from outside to leave him.

and just b/c he, for some odd reason, kept stealing rebounds away from his own teammates doesn't mean he controlled the glass either.

by the evil monkey on Feb 22, 2008 10:08 PM PST up reply actions

Harrington -13, Barnes -7, Pietrus -8, Wright +12

by nautica on Feb 22, 2008 10:00 PM PST reply actions

adding to the +/-

kelenna azubuike +9

Brandon and Kelenna had an excellent game tonight!

by starry night on Feb 22, 2008 10:15 PM PST up reply actions

5 bucks says Wright starts Tues night

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Feb 22, 2008 10:02 PM PST reply actions

I'll just be happy if he's going to be

in the regular rotation from here on out.

by nautica on Feb 22, 2008 10:09 PM PST up reply actions

WE NEED

BEANS(our line-drive free throwing rebounding machine) AND JAX(our savior)

brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Feb 22, 2008 10:12 PM PST reply actions

I liked

how Brandon Wright played, his dunk over Smith was nasty!

brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Feb 22, 2008 10:13 PM PST reply actions

I wanted

to see Belinelli get some time!!! No one was jumpers but Monta and BD...

by RubberDubDubs on Feb 22, 2008 10:18 PM PST reply actions

whoops, to damn mad to re-read my comment.

*making jumpshots

by RubberDubDubs on Feb 22, 2008 10:20 PM PST up reply actions

crappy crappy crappy

props to wright for having a solid game. that dunk and that one block was nice.

ah, that was the pietrus we know and love. 0 pts, 2 rebs, 2 stls, 1 asst in about 26 mins.

art by jnazaire 07

by disguy on Feb 22, 2008 10:27 PM PST reply actions

haha

pietrus.

by GSwarrior on Feb 22, 2008 10:28 PM PST up reply actions

line of the night

barnett after pietrus' ill advised 3..

"he's gotttta give em suuuuummmmmthinggggg!!!"

hahahahahahaha

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 11:48 PM PST reply actions

hey

check out this quote one good thing came out of tonight's game

. I didn't know if he would be ready this year, but he may have proved me wrong. I think we maybe should start looking at him a little bit and see what he has to offer. Some of the things he does are things that we need, with Biedrins being out he'll get a good chance to show us what he's learned this year."

yay more wright.

by saintdee on Feb 23, 2008 12:32 AM PST reply actions

You just got youtubed

Take that Josh Smith!

by aznwarrior44 on Feb 23, 2008 12:37 AM PST reply actions

how did we lose

HOW DO THE WARRIORS BEAT THE BEST TEAM IN THE NBA and then lose to a team thats not even a playoff team in teh leastern conference. WHAT THE HELL. WE NEEDA GET LIK A 5 GAME WIN STREAK then we can win 2 and lose 1 the rest of the season i dont want this close race to the playoffs again. we're capable of at least 5 seed

by gswLLBatman on Feb 23, 2008 12:42 AM PST reply actions

I didn't

watch the game(and the onDemand thing is messed up), so how was Wright looking? I see he got 25 min. and got 8pts, 8reb, and 2blk. I was expecting POB to get some PT and he didn't get in and instead Wright got some burn.

by semarubaka on Feb 23, 2008 1:19 AM PST reply actions

he played

as good as we could have hoped. the 8 points was even more impressive as he never got the ball passed to him in the post, everytime he posted up I saw baron davis hand's flying out to wave him off because baron was rightfully trying to take the game over. so he had to get his points without really being looked at as an offensive option, he didn't miss a shot, 4 for 4 from the line. he's definitely capable of playing the 3 as well, an excellent dribbler for his size really. The only problem he might have is that he takes a long time to get his shot up, but his insane wingspan kind of covers him in that area, he takes a while but even then he jumps pretty high and he releases the ball with his arms extended fully in the air, so it's hard to block. watching him rebound is amazing, it's like his arms shoot out of him like tentacles and nab the ball, also when he dunked on josh smith his head looked like it was at the rim, so not only can he jump high, but then his arms go all crazy in the air, he's going to be very good for us down this stretch, and this was the reason why I was excited for biedrins to be out, hoping wright got this kind of a burn. I didn't even mind that much that we lost, because I've been hoping wright got a shot this year.

by bigbenny11 on Feb 23, 2008 6:56 AM PST reply actions