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OPEN THREAD: Mavs @ Warriors - In need of a miracle

Tiny by dj fuzzylogic on in Previews

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Warriors (W-L): 44-28

Mavs (W-L): 45-27

Time: 6:00PM PST tip off

TV:FSN

It would have to be Warriors luck that being 16 games over .500 might not be enough to qualify for the playoffs.  

After stumbling a half step out of the final playoff spot, the Warriors should know there "ain't no half steppin'" in this league.  With a game separating the spots 7 through 9, every game the Warriors play is of major consequence!  

Can Nellie's tools dismantle the house that he himself built, that being the Mavs, but has since been renovated by Avery Johnson?  Do the upgrades made -- the new crown molding around the doorways and windows in addition to the new granite countertops and cabinetry in the redone kitchen representative of the supposed benefits of Jason Kidd -- really make the Mavs THE team to beat???  How will they now match up against the Warriors?

Star-divide

With their window seemingly closing after a humiliating defeat at the hands of NBA cinderellas, our Golden State Warriors, the Mavs went out and got probably the best point guard of the last decade.  Whether it was his veteran experience, experience in an NBA Finals, or his ability to defend bulkier point guards that the once Mavs-point guard-of-the-future Devin Harris just couldn't do (as evidenced by Baron Davis' sheer domination of him last post-season), Jason Kidd's presence is supposed to make this Mav's team MORE of a contender.  

But I'm not so sure I see it that way.  As odd as this might sound, Diop development as defensive interior presence this season was one of the major troubles the Warriors faced this season against the Mavs.  Being moved in the Kidd trade to New Jersey with Devin Harris, might make the Warriors ability to navigate into the paint much easier.  The Mavs are filled with sharp shooters; you know Jason Terry and Jerry Stackhouse can get hot.  The Warriors tend to have tons of troubles with undersized 4s and Brandon Bass will have the potential to be some major interior trauma for our Warriors.  The Mavs have been free falling of sorts in the last few games, so hopefuly our Warriors can take them down now!  Even though they're Dirkless, the Mavs still look competitive.

Predictions:

* Warriors by 3
* Stephen Jackson has 31 points (hitting four threes)
* Monta Ellis has 26 points
* Brandon Bass explodes for 23 points and 9 boards.  Another backup looks like Amare Stoudemire.
* The Warriors continue their streak this season of no back-2-back losses.  

What are your predictions?  Any comments, thoughts, anxieties??? Post them in the comments as you follow the game live!

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I am hoping for some Warriors gold!
What they really don't need is to give the Mavs some swagger.  This is a home game! And if we can pull off the next two against them we can split the season series.  

This is a must win.  Lets give Dallas more reasons to worry.  To their breakdown, not ours!

by belli nellie on Mar 30, 2008 1:07 PM PDT   0 recs

why are we in need of a miracle?
I don't understand that at all..
The Dubs should come back and handle the Mavs... 111-103.
Barron goes 20/5/12
Giving a shout out to Mr. Mean, Purvis Short, J.B. Carrol, Bernard and of course, Mr. Bill King

by World Sleepy King on Mar 30, 2008 1:11 PM PDT   0 recs

i predict
we get off to our patented slow start, which doesnt end till halftime. we come out with haste, playing ruthlessly, and by the end of the 3rd or perhaps the start of the 4th, the game will be in our hands. baron will 1up himself from last night, as will jackson. monta will either have another off night or he will continue to amaze us all with his finesse, either way we come out with the win, 119-108.

tonights warrior killer will be jerry stackhouse. brandon bass will give him a run for that spot, though...

by KINGofCRASH on Mar 30, 2008 1:19 PM PDT   0 recs

lets not forget
that the mavs havent beat a +.500 team since they got jason kidd. if anyone is in need of a miracle, its the mavs. undefeated against sub 500 teams, but winless against teams with a winning record. 'nuff said.

by KINGofCRASH on Mar 30, 2008 1:22 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

WE STILL BELIEVE!!!

It ain't over fellas...

If you're at the Roaracle tonight, look for me reppin GSoM!  I'll be bringing a sign - won't even be comparable to Tony's creations, but it'll get the message across.

Here's the way I see it - WE STILL OWN THE MAVS.

Things are going to turn around, starting 2NITE.

But I will be crying when I see Jerry Wackhouse get 20 points on us....

Yet, we we pull out the W, I'll be the first one yelling, "WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT BLOGS NOW WACKHOUSE!"


We still believe!!

by R Dizzle on Mar 30, 2008 1:28 PM PDT   0 recs

Warrior
Killer tonight= Terry or stackhouse
brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Mar 30, 2008 1:30 PM PDT   0 recs

i predict
mavs finally beat a team over .500

warriors lose by 4

by saintdee on Mar 30, 2008 1:41 PM PDT   0 recs

No, no, no...
Tree and I will bring home the "W" for you and the Warrior Nation Baby!!!!!!!!

by mrod on Mar 30, 2008 1:47 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

No
and aNo
brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Mar 30, 2008 2:35 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

ill one up you
Marco gets his career high 12 points tonight.  Kosta gets 18 minutes of action in a 27 point loss to the Mavs.
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Mar 30, 2008 5:05 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

stop making tragedy from drama
Warriors by 27

Warriors FTW! a dot

I MAY BE HOMER BUT I MAY NOT BE DOUBTER

by Lat We N Trash on Mar 30, 2008 1:43 PM PDT   0 recs

we need this
im gonna lose my mind if we dont win
win or lose... playoffs or lottery... i gotta luv them dubz! GSW 4 Life!!!

by gogomaplata on Mar 30, 2008 1:57 PM PDT   0 recs

I think this is the game
if we lose this one, we might as well take our rodds and go fishing

by Jacque on Mar 30, 2008 2:17 PM PDT   0 recs

if we give this one away
mind as well throw up the damn flag since these game are important. They better take both of the Mav's game.

by warriorfan4life on Mar 30, 2008 2:23 PM PDT   0 recs

I
Wanna see some fire from Bench. I predict a "scary Hot" croshere today
brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Mar 30, 2008 2:33 PM PDT   0 recs

that would be
perfect timing

by KINGofCRASH on Mar 30, 2008 2:39 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

howard's
eyes light up whenever he plays the dubs. He'll probably be looking to score even more with Dirk out.

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

by disguy on Mar 30, 2008 2:44 PM PDT   0 recs

Missing persons report.
Dubs bench. we should send out a search party for them. that or send in some of the fans who will provide more energy than al, barnes, bukie and croshere.

by blah2u on Mar 30, 2008 2:54 PM PDT   0 recs

Round 6 of the Octagon
Denver is now 1 1/2 games behind Utah. There's a tiny possibility that Denver can overtake Utah in their division, which would knock Utah down to the bottom spots of the West with us. I don't think that's likely because Denver has a back to back with Phoenix.

As for us, WE NEED THIS GAME! This is the most important game of the year. I hope Jackson's words last night fired up the team to show up.

by IQofaWarrior on Mar 30, 2008 3:27 PM PDT   0 recs

Let's Go War Yurz! Let's-GO-WaR-YURZ!
CLAP, CLAP...CLAP-CLAP-CLAP

Go WARRIORS! SO WHAT!

Romes Mac Mojous

by ROMESdavidWOOD37 on Mar 30, 2008 3:54 PM PDT   0 recs

it warms my heart

who else isn't watching tonight?

watching the mavs suck and get rolled by gsw leading to me throwing remote controls and yelling at tht tv doesnt sound like a good time...

from
http://www.mavsmoneyball.com/story/2008/3/29/12207/3434#commenttop

I MAY BE HOMER BUT I MAY NOT BE DOUBTER

by Lat We N Trash on Mar 30, 2008 3:58 PM PDT   0 recs

@ THE GAME
first game this month... I'll be sitting

Section 107

Row 21

See in a blue/yellow The City New Hat

Warriors Throwback style Jacket

and the blue Hardwood Classics Baron Davis jersey

yeeeeeeeeee!!!

GO WARRIORS!!!!!!!!!!

by itzlilgx23 on Mar 30, 2008 4:04 PM PDT   0 recs

@ THE GAME
first game this month... I'll be sitting Section 107 Row 21 See in a blue/yellow The City New Hat Warriors Throwback style Jacket and the blue Hardwood Classics Baron Davis jersey yeeeeeeeeee!!! GO WARRIORS!!!!!!!!!!

by itzlilgx23 on Mar 30, 2008 4:05 PM PDT   0 recs

i am confident we will win this game
We have played well as of lat and we played denver tough last night. This should be a 15 point win.
THE HEART AND SOUL OF THE W'S

by dallaswarrior on Mar 30, 2008 4:06 PM PDT   0 recs

The USual
recepie for win. Al heating up from the 3point line in the first, Monta taking over in the 2nd,Davis and Croshere"scary hot" in 3rd and Cap'Jack killer threes in the 4th and WE WIN by 6
brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Mar 30, 2008 4:17 PM PDT   0 recs

Anyone
is pietrus in the lineup tonite?

by PIETRUSandCREAM on Mar 30, 2008 4:21 PM PDT   0 recs

I'll
Also be at the game. Section 122. First time I'll be in the Lower Level ever. I'm so excited. I'll be in my Sprewell Jersey. My ex will have a Belinelli sign and I'll have a Azubuike and a 9th place Mavs sign.

by GoldenStateGuerrero on Mar 30, 2008 4:22 PM PDT   0 recs

march 30...

# 1979 - Airey Neave, a British politician, is killed by a car bomb as he exits the Palace of Westminster. The Irish National Liberation Army claims responsibility.
# 1981 - President Ronald Reagan is shot in the chest outside a Washington, D.C., hotel by John Hinckley, Jr.
# 1982 - Space Shuttle program: STS-3 Mission completed with the landing of Columbia at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.
# 1997 - Five (channel) Begins broadcasting in the UK
# 2006 - Marcos Pontes is the first Brazilian astronaut in space.
# 2006 - UK Terrorism Act 2006 becomes law.
# 2008 - Golden State Warriors choke and lose to the gutless Dallas Mavericks without 20pt plus MVP Dirk Nowitzki AT HOME IN THE BIGGEST GAME OF THE YEAR, and subsequently miss the playoffs again, after breaking the 13 year long streak a year ago.  Interestingly, GSOMers ddnt take long to adjust as  everyone is used to missing the playoffs year after year after year.  In another story, Vonteego Cummings reverted back to his 13 year tradition of watching NBA playoff basketball motionless, with a mere nod of the head whenever someone makes a basket, or hoists a championship trophy.
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Mar 30, 2008 4:41 PM PDT   0 recs

Hey
lets be positive here. i think VonteegoCummings and Saintdee are bros
brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Mar 30, 2008 4:48 PM PDT   0 recs

they are doing antijinx
I MAY BE HOMER BUT I MAY NOT BE DOUBTER

by Lat We N Trash on Mar 30, 2008 5:08 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

OH
I see, very superstitious. well, i'll take anything that helps the dubz win
brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Mar 30, 2008 5:20 PM PDT   0 recs

murtiqua left this out...
(AP) Kenyan-Slovenian Drazevichius Mogadu is said to be declaring for the 08 NBA draft.  The 7'5 center from Bhutan (born there) is projected to be picked around the late first round, presumably to the Golden State Warriors.  

GM Chris Mullin, in an ambush interview in Mill Valley last night (seen exiting BevMo, carrying suspicious packages in brown paper bags) said, in semi-slurred speech that he has been eyeing the 7'5 center like Michael Jackson eyes little kids in Chuckee Cheese.  

"I could see Draz starting for us next year to address our height problems."  Added Mullin:  "Good thing that we missed the playoffs because of our losses to Denver and Dallas.  Now I have more time to look at prospects, to continue the Warrior tradition and my talent evaluation savvy with excellent draft picks in recent years like the svelte Patrick O' Bryant and the silky smooth Marco Bellineli."  

Also according to Mullin, Coach Nelson has expressed that the weather in Maui is actually much better during playoff time than in June.  "Making the playoffs last year was a fluke.  Contrary to what everyone thinks, I hated it.  All it did was to f' up my vacation plans.  This is more like it."

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Mar 30, 2008 5:23 PM PDT   0 recs

Warriors should outshoot the Mavs
There's no doubt in my mind the Warriors have the Mavs number. Lately, Kidd has been drifting in and out of games and his turnovers can alarmingly creep up. When that happens, it's goodnight Big D. I'm looking for Baron to push it on these guys because I don't think they can keep up. I agree Stackhouse and Harris can get hot but Stack in particular often stays cold. A little razzle dazzle on the offensive end combined with some intimidating defense and you can notch a 'W' for GS.  
JP's blog is Sports Slice www.sportslice.net

by jppp8 on Mar 30, 2008 6:01 PM PDT   0 recs

huh
is Luscious Harris back with the Mavs?
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Mar 30, 2008 6:04 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

stackhouse is out
this is now a SHOULD-win game

by lightz0ut on Mar 30, 2008 6:12 PM PDT   0 recs

lol
recipe for disaster...NO DIRK NO STACK....CHICAGO DEJAVU hahaha
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Mar 30, 2008 6:12 PM PDT   0 recs

btw
i can feel the nervous energy in this thread hahaha
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Mar 30, 2008 6:13 PM PDT   0 recs

good start
4-0 ; jackson blocked...
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Mar 30, 2008 6:14 PM PDT   0 recs

6-0
wuhoooo
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Mar 30, 2008 6:15 PM PDT   0 recs

2 tos
lalalaala
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Mar 30, 2008 6:15 PM PDT   0 recs

8-0
.....
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Mar 30, 2008 6:16 PM PDT   0 recs

10-0
terry with the swagger
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Mar 30, 2008 6:16 PM PDT   0 recs

Another slow start
sigh. I know we're off a back to back, but this looks like there's zero effort so far.

by IQofaWarrior on Mar 30, 2008 6:17 PM PDT   0 recs

Betcha Nellie
is tearin' 'em a new one during the timeout.

by VDubs831 on Mar 30, 2008 6:17 PM PDT   0 recs

nellie
Nellie: cmon guys...i mean at least half-ass it!  This is unacceptable! Corpses twitch sometimes too!
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Mar 30, 2008 6:18 PM PDT   0 recs

we look terrible
you could sense this might be coming after the Denver loss.

by Dubmanny on Mar 30, 2008 6:19 PM PDT   0 recs

damp
is bill russell
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Mar 30, 2008 6:19 PM PDT   0 recs

aright....;.
somebody better starts scoring or playing some damn D's. The Dirkless mavs are lighting our asses up!!!!!!!!

by warriorfan4life on Mar 30, 2008 6:19 PM PDT   0 recs

12-0
100%
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Mar 30, 2008 6:20 PM PDT   0 recs

what a metdown
in-deep already.

12-0.

by Dubmanny on Mar 30, 2008 6:20 PM PDT   0 recs

Big Fat 0

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Mar 30, 2008 6:21 PM PDT   0 recs

damp
helping! hes still a w!
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Mar 30, 2008 6:21 PM PDT   0 recs

AL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Mar 30, 2008 6:21 PM PDT   0 recs

wohoo
4:06 to score 2 pts!
What you thought that I only played basketball? I AM A Golden State WARRIOR!

by 24k state fan since 87 on Mar 30, 2008 6:21 PM PDT   0 recs

15-2
at least were not 0
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Mar 30, 2008 6:22 PM PDT   0 recs

monta
was out of bounds
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Mar 30, 2008 6:22 PM PDT   0 recs

wow
what a lay up monta but they still down 11
What you thought that I only played basketball? I AM A Golden State WARRIOR!

by 24k state fan since 87 on Mar 30, 2008 6:22 PM PDT   0 recs

watch al
brick this
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Mar 30, 2008 6:23 PM PDT   0 recs

so predictable
its unncanny
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Mar 30, 2008 6:24 PM PDT   0 recs

ha
thats what im gonna call misses harringtons!
What you thought that I only played basketball? I AM A Golden State WARRIOR!

by 24k state fan since 87 on Mar 30, 2008 6:24 PM PDT   0 recs

malik!!!
allen....shooting like malik sealy
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Mar 30, 2008 6:25 PM PDT   0 recs

Al is getting it done
closing the gap...

by Dubmanny on Mar 30, 2008 6:25 PM PDT   0 recs

malik allen
again!!!
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Mar 30, 2008 6:26 PM PDT   0 recs

special
k is gonna be a monster tonight
What you thought that I only played basketball? I AM A Golden State WARRIOR!

by 24k state fan since 87 on Mar 30, 2008 6:26 PM PDT   0 recs

lucky shot
from the bookworm
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Mar 30, 2008 6:26 PM PDT   0 recs

another
lucky shot from the Bookworm
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Mar 30, 2008 6:27 PM PDT   0 recs

lmao
god why cant our starters and our bench be in sync.. if the bench plays well the starters suck. If the starters plaly well the bench fails.

by saintdee on Mar 30, 2008 6:27 PM PDT   0 recs

if air france
was playing....we wouldve only been down about 5-6 instead of 8-10
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Mar 30, 2008 6:28 PM PDT   0 recs

Azuuuu....
Bukie!!!

Lets Go Warriors!

Romes Mac Mojous

by ROMESdavidWOOD37 on Mar 30, 2008 6:29 PM PDT   0 recs

why
is croshere stretching?? is he gonna play?
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Mar 30, 2008 6:29 PM PDT   0 recs

Kelenna and Al
are keeping us around. Nicely done.

Howard and Kidd look on tonight. Jason outplaying Baron so far -- 7 assists already

by Dubmanny on Mar 30, 2008 6:30 PM PDT   0 recs

Al Harrington is ...
Playin like a Beast too! I hope he keeps this up!
Romes Mac Mojous

by ROMESdavidWOOD37 on Mar 30, 2008 6:30 PM PDT   0 recs

brandon bass
will look good on a dubs uni next year
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Mar 30, 2008 6:30 PM PDT   0 recs

jason
terry for mookie blaylock....remember ??
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Mar 30, 2008 6:31 PM PDT   0 recs

Down by 3
here we come!

by IQofaWarrior on Mar 30, 2008 6:32 PM PDT   0 recs

hey just curious
i always called them the dubs but why are they called dubs?
What you thought that I only played basketball? I AM A Golden State WARRIOR!

by 24k state fan since 87 on Mar 30, 2008 6:32 PM PDT   0 recs

Dubs
short for W, which is short for Warriors

by IQofaWarrior on Mar 30, 2008 6:33 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

that
was it lol thanks
What you thought that I only played basketball? I AM A Golden State WARRIOR!

by 24k state fan since 87 on Mar 30, 2008 6:35 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Dub = W
W = Warriors, thus Dub=Warriors

by PIETRUSandCREAM on Mar 30, 2008 6:34 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

whhy'd you call them the dubs
if you didn't know what it meant...?

by Dubmanny on Mar 30, 2008 6:35 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

well
everybody else has. i just never felt like asking till bob called them the dubs.
What you thought that I only played basketball? I AM A Golden State WARRIOR!

by 24k state fan since 87 on Mar 30, 2008 6:37 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

don't do stuff
just because everyone else does it.

be original.

by Dubmanny on Mar 30, 2008 7:15 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

too early for
a tease guys
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Mar 30, 2008 6:32 PM PDT   0 recs

kidd
needs a thermometer...from a sick cross over by Baron
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Mar 30, 2008 6:33 PM PDT   0 recs

matty
the anti mojo is in!!
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Mar 30, 2008 6:34 PM PDT   0 recs

1st qtr
tease
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Mar 30, 2008 6:34 PM PDT   0 recs

customary
brick 3 from matty coming right up
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Mar 30, 2008 6:35 PM PDT   0 recs