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OPEN THREAD: Game #67- Warriors vs Clippers- House of Horrors

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Warriors and Clippers fans have always had a special connection.
[via Deadspin]

Warriors (W-L): 41-25
Clippers (W-L): Playing Super Lotto
TV: ESPN + ESPN 360
Radio: KNBR 680
Time: 7:30 PST

Of all the Warriors games to put on national TV, they pick this one? Make the jump for a little WarriorsCenter.

Star-divide

The Warriors dropped a tough one last night to the Sacramento Kings. Baron Davis didn't hit those crazy BD-shots in the 4th, Monta Ellis was stifled by the physicalness of the Kings defense, Ellis, Kelenna Azubuike, and Andris Biedrins forgot to play defense, Stephen Jackson was in foul trouble early and often, the now super happy Mickael Pietrus came back down to earth, and Ron Artest was well... Ron-Ron. God they should've traded for him.

More on game #66:

But we shall move on...

The Warriors and Clippers have squared off twice this season:

It's been quite some time since the Warriors last won in LA- against the Clippers or Lakers period. That has to end soon since the Warriors play there 4 times a season. Tonight's their best bet. Clips breakout center Chris Kaman and rookie stud Al Thornton don't look like they'll be playing. Big man extraordinaire Elton Brand is of course still out. This leaves the Mike Dunleavy Sr. with Cory Maggette and a bunch of guys who make nice backups, but wouldn't start on the overwhelming majority of the teams in the league.

Here's what my boy DJ Fuzzy Logic said about this game in this week's Counting W's segment.

The Clippers always seem to have the Warriors' number. Perhaps it was some curse or hex that Mike Dunleavy Sr. had on his son Mike Dunleavy Jr. while with the Warriors, which had some debilitating effect on the Warriors at-large. Since the departure of Dunleavy Jr., the Warriors have managed to win a few more games against their conference rival. Plus, an injury depleted Clippers means the Warriors have set sail for another win! Well, it probably won't be that easy. Historically, Corey Maggette and Chris Kaman have proved too much to handle for the Warriors. Maggette is pretty high percentage shooter, but will look to put in on the floor and attack the basket if his 10 free throw attempts per game are any indication. Kaman has shown this season his ability to dominate the post against the Warrior "bigs"; but his injuries as of late have hampered his improvements this season both on the offense and defensive end (3 blocks a game). The resurgence of what looks to be Corey Maggette 2.0 in Al Thorton has been one of the intriguing subtexts to an otherwise disappointing season of injuries. He's been lighting up against almost everyone and getting it done on the glass as well. Yet, this current assemblage of players might give the Warriors some trouble since it's a back to back for our dubs. But with perennial cast-aways Dan Dickau, Smush Parker, and Brevin Knight are co-managing your point position all season, you know that the team is already thinking about next season.

Prediction: 1 more for the W column

A loss here on national TV would not only be painful, it would be stupid.

Also make sure to head on over to Clips Nation. ClipperSteve dropped science in his Q&A with us. The man knows his stuff.

Predictions:

  • Warriors by 5 to finally end to drought in Staples.
  • Boom Dizzle notches a triple double.
  • Corey Maggette goes to the free throw line 15 times on his way to 20-12.
  • Al Harrington drops 20 big ones.
  • Former Warrior Josh Powell is tonight's Warrior Killer, but not the Warrior Wonder.

Make sure to post your game predictions and thoughts in the comments.

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we
cannot afford to lose this game

by 3Kings650 on Mar 19, 2008 1:35 PM PDT   0 recs

Some type of optimism may heal wounds
http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/sports/kings/archives/011197.html
Less than four minutes into play on Tuesday night at Arco Arena, Ron Artest was clearly fed up with Kings coach Reggie Theus. There had been an exchange in which Artest asked Theus about a play call from the floor and appeared less than thrilled with how the conversation had gone. And seconds later, there was Artest staring at Theus from afar while the coach continued on with his duties. A few minutes later, Theus finally acknowledged the obvious as Artest continued looking in his direction. He shrugged his shoulders and said, "What?"
"We're educated in the Bay Area."-- My momma's other Big Daddy: Baron Davis

by warriorgirl on Mar 19, 2008 2:24 PM PDT   0 recs

As long as it's mentioned...
...I feel like I should keep throwing in some thoughts as to why Artest wouldn't have worked.

Short term, I think he becomes an irrelevance. If you trade for Artest you're essentially asking either him or Jackson to play to 4 permanently, or you're asking Jackson or Ellis to move to the bench, a move that could well disrupt their games (especially as Monta was in his godlike form from February). Artest also doesn't improve our rebounding that much, as he pulls just 5.3 for his career, extremely similar to what we're getting out of Al Harrington right now. He is certainly a better defender than Harrington, but the nature of the likely starting lineup would be pushing either Jack or Artest to guard a PF full-time, which I doubt very much either of them can do. Perhaps Artest could help out against the sorts of undersized PFs who've torched us, but I'm honestly more worried about guys like Boozer, Duncan, Gasol and so forth, guys that are too damn big for Artest.

Also, you're talking about asking a guy do play an unnatural position who has, even in the most positive interpretations of his actions, a suspect track record as far as being a team player goes. I read the articles and interviews where he gave his side of the Detroit brawl incident, and yes, he was provoked, and obviously so. But there's still a big disconnect between the provocation and the response.

Admittedly tangentially as well, the specific interview with Artest that I read (would like to find it again), he makes specific point of expressing displeasure that the guy who provoked him was some "white guy." It sounds trite to say, but if I made a similar remark about being punked by "some black guy," I'd be labeled a racist. Believe me, I have no delusions regarding the societal factors that make that the case, nor would it ever come up, because I don't process my views on a racial level, and I'd like to hope the people I'm rooting for don't view me as unworthy because I'm white.

by Zack Vank on Mar 19, 2008 2:35 PM PDT   0 recs

Reason
why this is on ESPN is because of the battle for the 8th spot last season, I believe.

Am I Michael Scott? I don't know. I might just be a basketball machine.

by disguy on Mar 19, 2008 3:07 PM PDT   0 recs

Must win game...
...I hate to use that term but these are the type of games (like last night) that SHOULD be won. The good news is that the Dubs have had only one back 2 back loss this season, that is a crazy stat. Please correct me if I'm wrong. Let's blow this team out early so we could see more B-Wright.


copy & paste: geocities.com/nellieballtee

by JonDoe on Mar 19, 2008 3:42 PM PDT   0 recs

Back to back losses
Not one the entire season, but only once since the o-6 start. Still a big accomplishment though.

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Mar 19, 2008 4:23 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

we
dunno.. ESPN is usually good for us. See  phx game and bulls game.

but you never know with this team.. sometimes I think we're exactly like the Nuggets.. we play no defense and we play down to our opponent. Them losing their huge lead and losing to bucks is like us losing our huge lead and losing to the bobcats...

their fans also complain about a lack of urgency, heart, will to play defense etc etc.

by saintdee on Mar 19, 2008 5:21 PM PDT   0 recs

NNNNNOOOOOOOOO
why oh why does the game have to be on espn 360??!!?? i need to study for my pchem final tomorrow.  damn the devil for tempting me like this......

by Run Dubz Run on Mar 19, 2008 5:49 PM PDT   0 recs

haha
thats pretty funny.. i have a ochem test tomorrow.

by saintdee on Mar 19, 2008 6:20 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Anatomy
On Friday...then straight GSoM Night 4!

I got a trivia question for you...who can stop number 5?

by R Dizzle on Mar 19, 2008 6:37 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

finals already??
I got a physics midterm tomorrow. right before spring break...

Am I Michael Scott? I don't know. I might just be a basketball machine.

by disguy on Mar 19, 2008 7:01 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

yes!
philly up 5 in da fourth! Go sixers go!
Welcome to Oracle.

by tadams1080 on Mar 19, 2008 6:04 PM PDT   0 recs

you jinxed them
they're falling apart before my eyes.

by jtoj on Mar 19, 2008 6:30 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

YES
Andre Miller, clutch shot, and 1!
Welcome to Oracle.

by tadams1080 on Mar 19, 2008 6:34 PM PDT   0 recs

HUNGRY
All, right, Denver lost again. Let's go Warriors! I'm HUNGRY for some Warrior ball! Hustle, scrap, fight. Let's go!

by IQofaWarrior on Mar 19, 2008 6:43 PM PDT   0 recs

ESPN means Van Gundy
and that is always a good thing. At least I hope he's on tonight's broadcast.

by greala on Mar 19, 2008 6:58 PM PDT   0 recs

naw
Hubie Brown is a much better announcer.

by jtoj on Mar 19, 2008 7:37 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

hopefully
the pistons/cavs game won't be close til the end. don't want another repeat of that suns game, especially how it ended =/

Am I Michael Scott? I don't know. I might just be a basketball machine.

by disguy on Mar 19, 2008 7:03 PM PDT   0 recs

Jackson
is on FIRE! There's another threeeeeee

by IQofaWarrior on Mar 19, 2008 7:53 PM PDT   0 recs

mp

6 boards, 7pts already.

jackson is hot 11 pts.

no let-up...

by Dubmanny on Mar 19, 2008 7:58 PM PDT   0 recs

The Dubs
Coming back from last night with a vengeance.
"We are a great team of outside shooters. Unfortunately, we play inside."

by Mr. BD on Mar 19, 2008 7:59 PM PDT   0 recs

7 threes for the dubs already!
jackson's shooting funk looks over. 16 point 1st quarter.

by Dubmanny on Mar 19, 2008 8:04 PM PDT   0 recs

lmao
smush parker.. i forgot how bad this guy is... why Miami even signed him in the first place is a mystery

by saintdee on Mar 19, 2008 8:23 PM PDT   0 recs

cruising

clippers are not bringing much tonight. too many injured and seem overwhelmed. dan dickau staring point guard: enough said.

by Dubmanny on Mar 19, 2008 8:25 PM PDT   0 recs

lol
here comes the half time collapse...

by saintdee on Mar 19, 2008 8:29 PM PDT   0 recs

well
it almost happened... lol good thing the clippers suck.

by saintdee on Mar 19, 2008 8:43 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

that's the second time
tirico mistook wright for barnes. can't be that hard to tell those dudes apart. jeez.

by Dubmanny on Mar 19, 2008 8:38 PM PDT   0 recs

wow
welcome to the gun show: Bookie VS Maggette
Welcome to Oracle.

by tadams1080 on Mar 19, 2008 8:40 PM PDT   0 recs

azubuike
is my hero.

by GSwarrior on Mar 19, 2008 8:43 PM PDT   0 recs

kuh-roozin
up 18 at the half.

we might even get to see marco tonight. or kosta.

by Dubmanny on Mar 19, 2008 8:46 PM PDT   0 recs

dub fans gettin' dissed
from the clippers blog:

--
Warriors fans
Lots of adult men wearing sports jerseys and/or sandals.
Have some pride Oakland. Dress like grown ups.
--

pretty funny i have to admit...

by Dubmanny on Mar 19, 2008 8:55 PM PDT   0 recs

Clippers fans:
Closet Laker fans that won't come out because they refuse to admit that they're rooting for the wrong team.
I pray i never have to use a gun again.

by ssmokinjoe on Mar 19, 2008 8:58 PM PDT   0 recs

ha!
rooting for the clippers this year must be tough. i'm a warrior fan so i know the deal.

by Dubmanny on Mar 19, 2008 9:04 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

pietrus

10 boards at the half. glad he's starting again.

by Dubmanny on Mar 19, 2008 9:01 PM PDT   0 recs

andris posterized
but we're up 24. ho hum.

by Dubmanny on Mar 19, 2008 9:09 PM PDT   0 recs

AIR FRANCE...
is playing with SUPER CONFIDENCE! We could definitely use that on this run to the playoffs. Go Dubs!!!


copy & paste: geocities.com/nellieballtee

by JonDoe on Mar 19, 2008 9:15 PM PDT   0 recs

great 15 game stretch
for mp. ever since the boston game.

by Dubmanny on Mar 19, 2008 9:25 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

anybody
anybody have a low quality stream
mine computers not so good
watching the channelsurfing.net stream and its all jumpy.
The Beginning of the "We Believe" Movement of Melbourne, Australia.

by DoomBizzle on Mar 19, 2008 9:23 PM PDT   0 recs

quiet storm!
finally we get to see the bench.

the feels like it's hella lagging.


Am I Michael Scott? I don't know. I might just be a basketball machine.

by disguy on Mar 19, 2008 9:29 PM PDT   0 recs

the link
http://www.stoogetv.com/player.html

watch it on WMOE1

F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Mar 19, 2008 9:31 PM PDT   0 recs

yer
i tryed the wmoe1 and it comes up with a cross in the corner
The Beginning of the "We Believe" Movement of Melbourne, Australia.

by DoomBizzle on Mar 19, 2008 9:36 PM PDT   0 recs

Cmon Warriors
Game's not over yet.

by IQofaWarrior on Mar 19, 2008 9:38 PM PDT   0 recs

do i see a
fourth quarter collapes?

by GSwarrior on Mar 19, 2008 9:38 PM PDT   0 recs

lol
4th quarter collapse... back to 10...

by saintdee on Mar 19, 2008 9:38 PM PDT   0 recs

back to 15
clippers have gained 5 points on us in the last 16 minutes. let's not get hysterical.

by Dubmanny on Mar 19, 2008 9:41 PM PDT   0 recs

If Correy Spaghetti
shot anywhere near what he usually does from the line, this would be a much closer game.

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Mar 19, 2008 9:45 PM PDT   0 recs

Monta's
back! He's montazing

by IQofaWarrior on Mar 19, 2008 9:47 PM PDT   0 recs

marco time soon?

the human victory cigar.

by Dubmanny on Mar 19, 2008 9:49 PM PDT   0 recs

Marco
He doesn't come in unless were up at least 40 with a minute left to go.
I pray i never have to use a gun again.

by ssmokinjoe on Mar 19, 2008 9:51 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

it looks
like this will be another 'opponent under 100' game

by Lat We N Trash on Mar 19, 2008 9:49 PM PDT   0 recs

Oh snap
Crossover and a spin by Latvia? If only he made the shot though.

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Mar 19, 2008 9:52 PM PDT   0 recs

beans
with another drive to the basket!

get 30 monta


Am I Michael Scott? I don't know. I might just be a basketball machine.

by disguy on Mar 19, 2008 9:53 PM PDT   0 recs

Wow
I hope he still remembers how to play.
I pray i never have to use a gun again.

by ssmokinjoe on Mar 19, 2008 9:56 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

YES
YESYEYSYEYSYEYSEYSYE

by riceisnicee on Mar 19, 2008 9:56 PM PDT   0 recs

omg
do i see marco?

by jojo4o8 on Mar 19, 2008 9:56 PM PDT   0 recs

BELINELLI
GOGOGOOG BELLINELLI

by riceisnicee on Mar 19, 2008 9:56 PM PDT   0 recs

nearly three minutes to go
this is like a month's worth of playing time for him. has had one minute total in last 17 games, wow.

by Dubmanny on Mar 19, 2008 10:00 PM PDT   0 recs

i like the
"Let's go warriors" chant

Am I Michael Scott? I don't know. I might just be a basketball machine.

by disguy on Mar 19, 2008 10:00 PM PDT   0 recs

I was at the game
My section started that chant (I think I did!!) Hhaha, thats awesome that people noticed. yessss

by krazybalr on Mar 20, 2008 9:02 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

haha
that boy was wearing a lakers jersey lol

by jojo4o8 on Mar 19, 2008 10:01 PM PDT   0 recs

Damn
Kosta is BIG

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Mar 19, 2008 10:02 PM PDT   0 recs

Wow
Perovic in.  I missed that Milwaukee game or whichever game he was in, this is a treat for me.

by IamJK603 on Mar 19, 2008 10:02 PM PDT   0 recs

Kosta
is human victory cigar too
-just bigger

by Lat We N Trash on Mar 19, 2008 10:02 PM PDT   0 recs

Were they just chanting
Lets Go Marco in LA???

by in for life on Mar 19, 2008 10:03 PM PDT   0 recs

Yesss
It was in my section, there were more Warrior fans at the game than clipper fans.

by krazybalr on Mar 20, 2008 9:03 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

MARCO!!!

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Mar 19, 2008 10:03 PM PDT   0 recs

MARCO!!!!!
My pictures never show up here, so this is my new Signature

by sloth11 on Mar 19, 2008 10:03 PM PDT   0 recs

Bellineli!
WOOT!

then we will fight in the shade.

by Swamp Thing on Mar 19, 2008 10:04 PM PDT   0 recs

WOOHOO
Marco
I pray i never have to use a gun again.

by ssmokinjoe on Mar 19, 2008 10:04 PM PDT   0 recs

Here we go
Spring break is over. Our finals are coming up. 8 tough games against the West, starting with Houston on Friday.

by IQofaWarrior on Mar 19, 2008 10:07 PM PDT   0 recs

Obviously this game proves nothing
but if Marco was as big a bust as some here say he is, how the hell did he make that insanely high degree of difficulty shot? God I love watching him shoot. All this game says to me is the jury is still out on Belinelli, stop jumping to conclusions.

by belilaugh on Mar 19, 2008 10:07 PM PDT   0 recs

he's terrible
that's why it's so much fun. simmer down now.

by Dubmanny on Mar 19, 2008 10:09 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

maybe he'll make a shooting video
like j.j. reddick did. that way you can watch him shoot all day.

by Dubmanny on Mar 19, 2008 10:12 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

And then
Pietrus can do a Better Dribbling video. Except with all the takes they might run out of film.

by belilaugh on Mar 19, 2008 10:24 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

So far
you still gotta call him a bust because at this point you can't call him a success.
I pray i never have to use a gun again.

by ssmokinjoe on Mar 19, 2008 10:08 PM PDT   0 recs

belinelli is
not a bust, he could be really useful when the other w's are cold.

lets go w's finally a solid win!

Ballin

by ballin on Mar 19, 2008 10:12 PM PDT   0 recs

31%
that's marco's FG% this year.

year one: 31%

by Dubmanny on Mar 19, 2008 10:16 PM PDT   0 recs