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

by mcwalter44 on Feb 22, 2008 4:06 PM PST 0 recs
Stay Classy Golden State!

by Tony.psd on Feb 22, 2008 4:31 PM PST 0 recs
in reference to your hip-hop influence comment.
long read but i found it very interesting.
by jchao204 on Feb 22, 2008 4:53 PM PST 0 recs
loss by 6
by saintdee on Feb 22, 2008 5:31 PM PST 0 recs
Even though we did nothing at the deadline........
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 0 recs
I hope. . .
by warriorgirl on Feb 22, 2008 6:19 PM PST 0 recs
Warriors by 11
Nice Sign Tony.psd.
by GreenLightJerky on Feb 22, 2008 6:28 PM PST 0 recs
drew gooden? why?
by mikey J on Feb 22, 2008 6:43 PM PST 0 recs
LaFace
Dubs by 13
BabyFace goes for 28
CWebb breaks double figures
by Baby Face Assassin on Feb 22, 2008 7:04 PM PST 0 recs
Thank you Bulls
by racsan on Feb 22, 2008 7:28 PM PST 0 recs
so so news
by the evil monkey on
Feb 22, 2008 7:33 PM PST
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hornets
by saintdee on Feb 22, 2008 7:32 PM PST 0 recs
do you mean "are going to drop"
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
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Injuries...
by Sass Ole 9 on Feb 22, 2008 7:38 PM PST 0 recs
Tundrea Keys to the Game
- Rocky
- Lord of the Rings
- Unforgiven
by sunghan on Feb 22, 2008 7:43 PM PST 0 recs
Good hustle Pietrus

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald
by WarriorForLife on Feb 22, 2008 7:44 PM PST 0 recs
Ugh...
by sunghan on Feb 22, 2008 7:47 PM PST 0 recs
monta
by AJC3317 on Feb 22, 2008 7:50 PM PST 0 recs
bad
by saintdee on Feb 22, 2008 7:52 PM PST 0 recs
Pietrus steal + assist
by gsw4life on Feb 22, 2008 7:52 PM PST 0 recs
Oh lord
by warriorgirl on Feb 22, 2008 7:57 PM PST 0 recs
Webber
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 0 recs
down double digits
by AJC3317 on Feb 22, 2008 8:05 PM PST 0 recs
everyone
by teenychristinie on Feb 22, 2008 8:07 PM PST 0 recs
pietrus actually isnt doin that bad
by Athletix Man on Feb 22, 2008 8:09 PM PST 0 recs
i'm sorry but
by AJC3317 on Feb 22, 2008 8:12 PM PST 0 recs
well
by saintdee on
Feb 22, 2008 8:15 PM PST
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dubs are like the knicks tonight
by the evil monkey on Feb 22, 2008 8:15 PM PST 0 recs
harrington
by AJC3317 on Feb 22, 2008 8:19 PM PST 0 recs
Brandan Wright Son!
by Sass Ole 9 on Feb 22, 2008 8:19 PM PST 0 recs
Brandon Wright is Dominating the Boards....
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 0 recs
Atlanta actually has owned the dubs
by the evil monkey on
Feb 22, 2008 8:31 PM PST
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Memo to Webber
by soem on Feb 22, 2008 8:25 PM PST 0 recs
Wright out for Barnes
by Athletix Man on Feb 22, 2008 8:26 PM PST 0 recs
actually
by AJC3317 on
Feb 22, 2008 8:31 PM PST
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wow
Welcome to Oracle.
by tadams1080 on Feb 22, 2008 8:27 PM PST 0 recs
When was the last time
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 0 recs
If all they're going to do is
by nautica on Feb 22, 2008 8:30 PM PST 0 recs
well
by ssmokinjoe on
Feb 22, 2008 8:33 PM PST
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Ellis
by greala on Feb 22, 2008 8:31 PM PST 0 recs
yea
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 0 recs
So what you're saying is...
by belilaugh on
Feb 22, 2008 8:33 PM PST
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Last year,
by belilaugh on Feb 22, 2008 8:32 PM PST 0 recs
WELL DONE
by belilaugh on Feb 22, 2008 8:35 PM PST 0 recs
when will nellie learn
by AJC3317 on Feb 22, 2008 8:37 PM PST 0 recs
Wright
warriors dont fish they hunt!
by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 8:38 PM PST 0 recs
wow
by dandydaniel on Feb 22, 2008 8:40 PM PST 0 recs
no effort
by AJC3317 on Feb 22, 2008 8:40 PM PST 0 recs
the team is braindead
by nautica on
Feb 22, 2008 8:42 PM PST
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barnes and pietrus
warriors dont fish they hunt!
by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 8:41 PM PST 0 recs
monta
warriors dont fish they hunt!
by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 8:43 PM PST 0 recs
I ask God every night
by warriorgirl on Feb 22, 2008 8:43 PM PST 0 recs
matt and pietrus
by warriors22rock22 on
Feb 23, 2008 2:53 PM PST
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Are we
warriors dont fish they hunt!
by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 8:47 PM PST 0 recs
in other news
warriors dont fish they hunt!
by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 8:50 PM PST 0 recs
I dunno
by warrior510 on Feb 22, 2008 8:53 PM PST 0 recs
houston won tonight
by nautica on
Feb 22, 2008 8:55 PM PST
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ooops
by warrior510 on
Feb 22, 2008 8:55 PM PST
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I still believe
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 0 recs
Now...
by sunghan on Feb 22, 2008 8:57 PM PST 0 recs
marco
warriors dont fish they hunt!
by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 8:58 PM PST 0 recs
3 more minutes
warriors dont fish they hunt!
by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 9:00 PM PST 0 recs
al struggling mightily tonight
warriors dont fish they hunt!
by VonteegoCummings on Feb 22, 2008 9:01 PM PST 0 recs
Wow

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald
by WarriorForLife on Feb 22, 2008 9:02 PM PST 0 recs
sooooo
by Bucky on Feb 22, 2008 9:02 PM PST 0 recs
swoop!
by Bucky on
Feb 22, 2008 9:07 PM PST
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What are you talking about?
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
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sooooo
by Bucky on
Feb 22, 2008 9:13 PM PST
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