OPEN THREAD: Game #76- Warriors @ Memphis - P to the Anic

by YaoButtaMing on Apr 4, 2008 9:41 AM PDT in Previews

Warriors (W-L): 45-30

Grizzlies (W-L): 22-55

Time: 5:00pm PST

TV: CSN Bay Area

Radio: KNBR 1050

We should have pressed this a while ago!

Now I'm trying to be as optimistic as I possibly can ... but we are in serious PANIC mode right now! Losing 3 of our last 4 games and looking sluggish at best, we are a full game out of the playoff hunt with only 7 games remaining.

Will this turn out like last year when the last game of the year determines our destiny? I hope not. Every game is HUGE!
After the jump, let's see what we face tonight!

Jump

If there's one bright spot to tonight's game, it's that we've won the past 3 games against the Grizz. More importantly, this couldn't have come at a better time for a much needed victory game. Now I'm not trying to overlook the Grizz, but if we lose tonight consider us done for the year. We can't afford to lose any more games with Denver playing well and considering their next three games are against teams under .500 we better take tonight seriously.

With the emergence of Mike Conley Jr. and Rudy Gay teaming up with Warrior killer Mike Miller, this is going to be tough. If we play lackadaisical like we did against the Mavs, it's going to be a loooong game.

This is what we are going to do to them!

If we are going to make the playoffs and win the majority of our remaining 7 games, we desperately need Jackson to step up. Unseen in the past 2 losses, he has to regain the leadership and take us to the playoffs. Monta and Baron couldn’t do it alone last game. Will Pietrus be back in time? I sure hope so.

WE BELIEVE! WE BELIEVE in you Warriors and trust that in 7 games we'll make the playoffs. Do you believe? What a way to start the weekend off early. Let's support our best Bay Area team this afternoon!

No Predictions but YaoButta's contest:
How many points are the Warriors going to win by? If tie please tell me the combined score of Monta and Baron!
Winners are tallied for end of season YaoButtaMing awards!

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uh

oh game one of the comcast era. i hope the music and graphics are nice.

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

by 24k state fan since 87 on Apr 4, 2008 10:07 AM PDT reply actions

I predict...

That they win a somewhat close one, a game that they lead by 7-14 points most of the night. This is their fixit game, and in all honesty, i believe they will win, though not by a ton, and then stomp New Orleans on Sunday.

After 2 losses...2 completely emotionless, energyless, lackadaisical losses (sorry to steal your big word, Yaobutta), it's hard to bounce back with a win of epic proportions. I feel today will be the segway game towards their recent poor play, and their future fantastic play.

Come on, W's, play with the energy and emotion that you played with this time last season! You gotta want it mork than Dirkalicious and Carmelo bar! Maybe we should beat them by doing something they don't...let's go warriors, PRACTICE!

by bradyk2 on Apr 4, 2008 10:20 AM PDT reply actions

LOL... the graphic

The graphic up top looks neat-o except for Jackson's clipping path. It looks like a cut out, lol. They should have feathered the image to hide the cut out. Damn, I hate noticing those little details!

...and it's like that! Coz' that's the way it is... Dubz!

by Tony.psd on Apr 4, 2008 10:21 AM PDT reply actions

Pietrus is going to energize us

Warriors by 12. Monta (hometown boy) goes off for 30. Baron+Monta = 50.

No more back-to-back and 4 games in 5 days sets means the Warriors should be ready to bring max intensity every night.

by racsan on Apr 4, 2008 10:26 AM PDT reply actions

Air France

better goddamn play!

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by warriorgirl on Apr 4, 2008 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions

Crystal Balls..

dubs by 8, bd + monte = 61

by blah2u on Apr 4, 2008 10:36 AM PDT reply actions

Good prediction and choice of numbers.

8 = monta ellis jersey # and 2008

6 + 1 = 7 (games to win and take us to the promise land)

I know. Too much. That is going on another tangent.

[ lowers head in shame ]

Romes Mac Mojous

by ROMESdavidWOOD37 on Apr 4, 2008 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions

promise land

wouldn't call it a promise land. More like fantasy island or paradise. Unless, of course, we just want 12 consecutive playoffs appearances to make up for the drought before.

by lightz0ut on Apr 4, 2008 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions

if

we hadn't lost 2 time in a row i'd say we're due for a loss to the grizz(see 4th minnesota twolves game)

i say we win by 2. Grizz will lead most of the way.

by saintdee on Apr 4, 2008 10:39 AM PDT reply actions

The Comcast Graphic

looks kind of KNICKS like..
Dubz by 5
Monta + BD=48

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by warriorgirl on Apr 4, 2008 10:49 AM PDT reply actions

Graphic...

The new Comcast graphic looks a little too ESPN. It also kinna looks like an advertisement for an ABA game. Go Flint Tropics!

copy & paste: geocities.com/nellieballtee

by JonDoe on Apr 4, 2008 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions

Who cares......

I would say winning out is our only chance to playoff and I just dont see us doing it. DEPRESSING. I haven't even looked at this site because it depresses me..... Oh well more study time before finals

THE HEART AND SOUL OF THE W'S

by dallaswarrior on Apr 4, 2008 10:56 AM PDT reply actions

Dubs by 17

BD+Monta = 46

"Much Props to you Dubs in Boston That was dope. Loved the outro. that was hilarious. LOL. Peace." -ROMESdavidWOOD37

by Dubs fan in Boston on Apr 4, 2008 11:08 AM PDT reply actions

One at a time playa...

Let's concentrate on tonight's game. We have to look at it one game at a time. If we can't beat the Grizzlies tonight, we shouldn't be in the playoffs. I got BD and Monta for 58. Jax has got to show up. W's 118, Griz 106.

by thegoldenman on Apr 4, 2008 11:24 AM PDT reply actions

Tonight's the night

W's by 12

BD and Monta will get 51

Where's Journey when I need them?

We still believe!!

by R Dizzle on Apr 4, 2008 11:28 AM PDT reply actions

Oh yeah

That Comcast graphic is horrendous. I don't like the colors at all

We still believe!!

by R Dizzle on Apr 4, 2008 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions

MUST WIN (obviously)

I know that last Mavs game was a must win game but this is a MUST MUST win game. It's a team we should beat but I've said that a lot this season. If we don't win this one, we might as well start getting excited about B-Wright's break out year for next season. Most Dubs fans are a little down right now and I don't mean to sound cliche' but you have to 'believe'. In other words, don't wear the "We Believe" t-shirts if you really don't believe. We gotta make like a woman in labor and make one last push! (A horrible analogy I know, but pretty original no?)

copy & paste: geocities.com/nellieballtee

by JonDoe on Apr 4, 2008 11:30 AM PDT reply actions

We have to win all 7

To make the playoffs. If we even lose one game I believe our season is over. It will take at least 52 wins to make the playoffs since Dallas and Denver own both tie breakers. I put our playoff chances at 8%.

Steve

by sswinburne on Apr 4, 2008 11:42 AM PDT reply actions

5-2

We need to go atleast 5-2 in the next 7 games to have any chance. Luckily 4 of the games (Memphis, Clips, Seattle, Sacto) SHOULD be easy wins! Out of the 3 remaining (NO, Denver, Suns) we need to win atleast one! If that one is against Denver we should be in good position. I think this team just likes to make their fans have heart attacks. Crossing my fingers, I BELIEVE!

by krazybalr on Apr 4, 2008 11:42 AM PDT reply actions

what

makes you think that sac and clippers are easy wins? we barely won against sac at home last time. Ellis' midrange doesn't have February's accuracy.

by saintdee on Apr 4, 2008 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions

Also check out

Memphis vs Golden St - 4.4.08 [3 Shades of Blue]

by Atma Brother ONE on Apr 4, 2008 12:02 PM PDT reply actions

Dang

They just said Hakim Warrick is better than Al Harrington, which I am kinda starting to believe.

Put a little mustard on it

by The Barnes Supremacy on Apr 4, 2008 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions

Warriors by 14

Baron + Monta drop an even 60

then we will fight in the shade.

by Swamp Thing on Apr 4, 2008 12:58 PM PDT reply actions

EVERYONE VOTE FOR BARON DAVIS' BEARD!!!!!

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/ball_dont_lie/post/BDL-Bedlam-Final-4-Baron-s-beard-vs-Jaric-s-g?ur n=nba,75125

by Run Dubz Run on Apr 4, 2008 1:23 PM PDT reply actions

VOTE

cuz right now he's losing!

by gby822 on Apr 4, 2008 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions

guess...

Win by 13...Total score for monta and BD = 57

by ON THE RUN on Apr 4, 2008 1:24 PM PDT reply actions

close game

warriors by 4
bd & me = 53

He never stopped running!!!

by J2daZ on Apr 4, 2008 1:28 PM PDT reply actions

predictions

warriors win by 12. monta and baron combine for 48.

by Run Dubz Run on Apr 4, 2008 1:29 PM PDT reply actions

Comcast Graphic

looks like a preview for Super GT Racing that randomly had a Stephen Jackson sticker fall on it.

I'll miss the FSN music :-(.

Dododododododo dooooooooooooo!!!!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Apr 4, 2008 1:42 PM PDT reply actions

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

I loved the FSN music!! I have it on mp3 and listen to it a lot! They will change the song??? DAMN NO!!!!!!!! WE WANT FSN BAY AREA BACK!!! BOOOOOOOOOOO

F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Apr 4, 2008 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions

hey

you have the fsn song on mp3 can you send it to my email relaxonj@aol.com i really am going to miss that song. and what the hell is up with comcast using the same music for everything and its not even good!

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

by 24k state fan since 87 on Apr 5, 2008 1:55 AM PDT up reply actions

playoff push

that playoff push graphic looks just like an NBA game used jersey card or something

George
http://sportstsar.com/

George http://sportstsar.com/

by sportstsar on Apr 4, 2008 2:13 PM PDT reply actions

feel likes ....

warriors should pull off a close one. and does anyone know when is pietrus back? man, he was doing so well for awhile and then .. poof! .. he's gone. i know he hasn't been playing well all year but recent games that he did play, it made a great deal of difference. he should greatly help our poor transition defense. he really need to duke out his injury .... come on man, softy dirk came back in 4 GAMES!

by GSDubz91 on Apr 4, 2008 2:57 PM PDT reply actions

Booooooooo

We want the Sisters back!! Bring Dunleavy and Murphy back! Jack and AL suck!!! oh wait... no... just kidding!! We Believe 2.0!!

F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Apr 4, 2008 3:14 PM PDT reply actions

Ain't life

a b...h, two months ago (we) would sell Pietrus for a kebab and now (we) praise to him to play tonight as he was some kind of saviour of this team.Pathetic.

by buky on Apr 4, 2008 3:56 PM PDT reply actions

hmmm.

Dubs by 6
BD & Monta = 54

by RubberDubDubs on Apr 4, 2008 4:08 PM PDT reply actions

Dubs win by eight

and Boom D & The Mississippi Half Step go for 63 points with BD also handing out a nifty 12 dimes. SJ bounces back with 4 tre's and 5 steals. Go Dubs!!!!

by mrod on Apr 4, 2008 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Help?

Can't find a link off my P2P or raptorsnation...anynone have anything?

We still believe!!

by R Dizzle on Apr 4, 2008 4:51 PM PDT reply actions

found it

http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia-live/LR0jCLUWeTSyy*XSt0LlYIQQ7HPmsX8lsMUVvanuhn*UISkyZAV9kS3p2yx7zzQ Ck1WmL5apTbRZTCI3CCrpZ55jH8erHAOizbi66m1F!Y!*Z193fJ63evS6SSwhudk0?e=.asx

We still believe!!

by R Dizzle on Apr 4, 2008 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions

where....

do you enter in that link to watch the game????????

by 3Kings650 on Apr 4, 2008 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Nothing to lose

The Warriors have to loosen up and play like they have nothing to lose. That's their strength last year. Loose, reckless, unpredictable, team ball.

by IQofaWarrior on Apr 4, 2008 5:01 PM PDT reply actions

I don't like

this Comcast design? It's not all Dubz colors like FSN. Anyway, go Monta! Play well for momma!

http://thecitygirlsf.blogspot.com A woman's touch on ball (sports)

by warriorgirl on Apr 4, 2008 5:04 PM PDT reply actions

werd...

i feel like im watchin a nets or hawks game.. or team usa for that matter haha... off topic: whats up with that stanford football commercial?? "RED, WHITE, AND YOU"???? how lame hahaha

by PIETRUSandCREAM on Apr 4, 2008 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions

I predict

Guerreros by 6. Monta and Baron with 52.

by GoldenStateGuerrero on Apr 4, 2008 5:05 PM PDT reply actions

Hey R Dizzle

i need the link again!! PLEASE!!!!!!!!!

F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Apr 4, 2008 5:07 PM PDT reply actions

S-Jax and BD ,,,

.. just looked used up, the last 2 games. Like the tank is empty. Neither could get back on defense fast enough.

by soem on Apr 4, 2008 5:07 PM PDT reply actions

asdf

does anyone have a link for the game? channelsurfing isn't working for me..

by teenychristinie on Apr 4, 2008 5:07 PM PDT reply actions

mmm

yay csn on league pass.. barnett how i missed you.

by saintdee on Apr 4, 2008 5:12 PM PDT reply actions

GAME ON!

We starting the Lets go WARRIOR Chants yet?

LETS-GO-WARRIORS!

[ CLAP,CLAP...CLAP-CLAP-CLAP ]

!!!

Romes Mac Mojous

by ROMESdavidWOOD37 on Apr 4, 2008 5:14 PM PDT reply actions

gawd

csn colors ugly

by saintdee on Apr 4, 2008 5:16 PM PDT reply actions

Nice Start

So far everyone looks way more focused than they did in Texas...

by Hoopachoo on Apr 4, 2008 5:19 PM PDT reply actions

thats

cause grizz are a bad team. If they drove the ball instead of jumpshooting we will get owned.

by saintdee on Apr 4, 2008 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions

Haha. word saint dee...

any requests to bring FSN back?

Romes Mac Mojous

by ROMESdavidWOOD37 on Apr 4, 2008 5:19 PM PDT reply actions

sigh

beating up on weak teams.. at least we're doing ok right now. If we have a big lead today and blow it then I don't think we can make the playoffs. If we have a big lead and we can let the rookies play than I think we still have a chance.

by saintdee on Apr 4, 2008 5:19 PM PDT reply actions

Hey R Dizzle

i need the link again!! PLEASE!!!!!!!!!

F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Apr 4, 2008 5:22 PM PDT reply actions

CSN

CSN sucks!! I really wish we could get FSN BA back. The colors suck, as someone mentioned earlier, but that scoreboard is atrocious! Look how much wasted space there is to the left of the score and right of the shot clock. Really, really stupid.

FSN BA forever!!!

by zminor on Apr 4, 2008 5:24 PM PDT reply actions

Ball movement

good ball movement right now. I have to give the Warriors some credit for not completely wilting after the San Antonio and Dallas losses.

by IQofaWarrior on Apr 4, 2008 5:27 PM PDT reply actions

good start

but i'd be willing to bet that memphis will have the lead at some point in the game

by AJC3317 on Apr 4, 2008 5:29 PM PDT reply actions

anyone

prefer Buke over Al? Buke seems to hustle more for rebounds.

by saintdee on Apr 4, 2008 5:30 PM PDT reply actions

Azubuike is ....

Playing well too. I hope the bench gets more PT this game. We're gonna need it.

Romes Mac Mojous

by ROMESdavidWOOD37 on Apr 4, 2008 5:33 PM PDT reply actions

Marco already?

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Apr 4, 2008 5:35 PM PDT reply actions

whoa

belinelli getting early pt!

by AJC3317 on Apr 4, 2008 5:35 PM PDT reply actions

Marco sighting

early. Is this the same Nellie we all know?!?

by IQofaWarrior on Apr 4, 2008 5:35 PM PDT reply actions

omg

marco?! i hardly know you!

by saintdee on Apr 4, 2008 5:35 PM PDT reply actions

Lol.

Take him out already Nellie.

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Apr 4, 2008 5:35 PM PDT reply actions

Oh my Bellinelli!

Is anyone noticing something wrong with the scoreboard. Goddamn Bellinelli! What the hell was that?!

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by warriorgirl on Apr 4, 2008 5:35 PM PDT reply actions

pinch me

whoa... Beli getting first quarter burn!

by lightz0ut on Apr 4, 2008 5:36 PM PDT reply actions

lmao

marco?! to already?

by saintdee on Apr 4, 2008 5:36 PM PDT reply actions

marco

forgot how to play lol

by AJC3317 on Apr 4, 2008 5:37 PM PDT reply actions

lol

marco to number 2

by saintdee on Apr 4, 2008 5:37 PM PDT reply actions

Buike better start every game from now on

"Monta is the MAN." -Bob Fitzgerald

by WarriorForLife on Apr 4, 2008 5:37 PM PDT reply actions

buke

is back to where he was at the start of the year. Consistent.

now we just hope that when Pietrus comes back he will be consistent too. Our bench needs to be "relatively" consistent

by saintdee on Apr 4, 2008 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions

who

wanna bet that marco won't be coming back in lol!

by saintdee on Apr 4, 2008 5:38 PM PDT reply actions

man...

azubuike!!!

3-3 FG%!

2-2 3PT!!

!!!

Romes Mac Mojous

by ROMESdavidWOOD37 on Apr 4, 2008 5:38 PM PDT reply actions

Marco ...

.. just catch and shoot buddy. No shot? Just pass.
LOL ..

by soem on Apr 4, 2008 5:39 PM PDT reply actions

What kind of commercials?

Okay I'm really hating this now. If I see Jaymee Sire I'm gonna go crazy.

http://thecitygirlsf.blogspot.com A woman's touch on ball (sports)

by warriorgirl on Apr 4, 2008 5:39 PM PDT reply actions

i

can't believe marco is still in... lol

by saintdee on Apr 4, 2008 5:44 PM PDT reply actions

woohoo

belinelli with the flush!!!

by AJC3317 on Apr 4, 2008 5:44 PM PDT reply actions

Baby Rocky...

with the FLUSH!!

LOL.

YEZ!

Romes Mac Mojous

by ROMESdavidWOOD37 on Apr 4, 2008 5:44 PM PDT reply actions

yay

beli 4 points in 10 second!

by saintdee on Apr 4, 2008 5:45 PM PDT reply actions

beli

the next manu!

by saintdee on Apr 4, 2008 5:45 PM PDT reply actions

Belinelli...

Offensive tip then a dunk - Warriors by 10. Bravo Beli!

by zaki on Apr 4, 2008 5:46 PM PDT reply actions

That's AMORE!!!

ok, i know i said I wouldn't come back on GSoM until the warriors won.... but Marco with early PT is almost (i said almost) as good as a win! Sorry Al, its Marco time...

by PIETRUSandCREAM on Apr 4, 2008 5:46 PM PDT reply actions

THAT WAS WEIRD...

Hi Pibe AJC.

I was gonna say "with the CRUSH"

BUT I WAS LIKE..
umm..thats more like a flush.

then u had the same post.

my bad for copying you. lol

Romes Mac Mojous

by ROMESdavidWOOD37 on Apr 4, 2008 5:46 PM PDT reply actions

Link to the Game

Hey guys the league pass link can be found through these forums

http://www.myp2pforum.eu/nba-basketball/18315-nba-today-april-4-info-chat-33.html

The later the link, the more likely it will work

Keep trying!

MONSTER DUNK BY BELI!!

We still believe!!

by R Dizzle on Apr 4, 2008 5:47 PM PDT reply actions

keep playing

marco...he will be a great help in our run to the playoffs if he can knock shots down.

Ballin

by ballin on Apr 4, 2008 5:47 PM PDT reply actions

they will have to self-destruct

to lose this one. Memphis is putrid and looking toward next year.

Buke starts and Marco get pt before Jackson?

by Dubmanny on Apr 4, 2008 5:47 PM PDT reply actions

Glad we're up after 1

but Memphis with something like 8 layups/dunks? Still no interior D from the looks of it (can't watch or listen right now, just using NBA GameLive)

by VDubs831 on Apr 4, 2008 5:48 PM PDT reply actions

Stephen Jackson

is the only player not getting in to the team ball mode.

by IQofaWarrior on Apr 4, 2008 5:48 PM PDT reply actions

Never mind

lol

by IQofaWarrior on Apr 4, 2008 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions

oh snap

nice move by beans

by AJC3317 on Apr 4, 2008 5:48 PM PDT reply actions

Andy with a double-double already

Biedrins is kicking arse tonight.

by Dubmanny on Apr 4, 2008 5:48 PM PDT reply actions

nice move on ...

BEANS!

Romes Mac Mojous

by ROMESdavidWOOD37 on Apr 4, 2008 5:49 PM PDT reply actions

marco!!!!!

i was screaming at jackson to swing it to marco and he finally did

by AJC3317 on Apr 4, 2008 5:49 PM PDT reply actions

marco

shaking off that rust. sweet corner three.

by Dubmanny on Apr 4, 2008 5:49 PM PDT reply actions

for 3

marco belinelli!!!!

Ballin

by ballin on Apr 4, 2008 5:50 PM PDT reply actions

Belinelli 3

7 points in 6 minutes. Warriors playing well as a team with Biedrins and Azubuike leading the way.

by zaki on Apr 4, 2008 5:50 PM PDT reply actions

Jackson

Nice block followed by easy layup.

by zaki on Apr 4, 2008 5:52 PM PDT reply actions

marco

's defense looks better but then again these are the grizzlies...

by saintdee on Apr 4, 2008 5:53 PM PDT reply actions

Small steps, small steps

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

by Caught Backcourt on Apr 4, 2008 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions

is nelson still coaching?

cuz i'm seeing guys on the floor who will actually help us (azubuike, belinelli, biedrins) rather than guys who play just because of what they did last year (barnes, harrington)

by AJC3317 on Apr 4, 2008 5:53 PM PDT reply actions

belinelli

warrior wonder

by AJC3317 on Apr 4, 2008 5:55 PM PDT reply actions

You know how

last year we have the "We Believe"? This year should be "nothing to lose".

by IQofaWarrior on Apr 4, 2008 5:56 PM PDT reply actions

Sounds familiar

http://youtube.com/watch?v=X-BCQSLdPzg

Okay he only said "we got nothing to lose" once.

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by warriorgirl on Apr 4, 2008 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions

LOL

STEVEN DAVIS hahaha

by PIETRUSandCREAM on Apr 4, 2008 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Warriors by 19

Belinelli jump shot followed by Monta with a nice finish.

by zaki on Apr 4, 2008 5:56 PM PDT reply actions

BELINELLI

Boss Tycoon n everyone producing

by gabecruz on Apr 4, 2008 5:56 PM PDT reply actions

Good to see

That our scoring isn't just coming from Baron and Jackson. Biedrins and Azubuike are in double figures and Belinelli, who has just left the game with 9 points.

by zaki on Apr 4, 2008 5:58 PM PDT reply actions

Nice team chemistry

the whole bench stood up for belinelli when he was subbed out.

by IQofaWarrior on Apr 4, 2008 5:59 PM PDT reply actions

Belinelli

with the dunk, 3pt shot and that fadeaway jumper. Wow.

by semarubaka on Apr 4, 2008 6:01 PM PDT reply actions

GO...

WaRRIORS!

!!!

"NOTHING TO LOSE"

!!!

I like that.

Big ups to you IQ.

Hi PIBE.

Romes Mac Mojous

by ROMESdavidWOOD37 on Apr 4, 2008 6:02 PM PDT reply actions

Why did he

benched Belinelli!!!WTF do you have to suck to stay in the game with Nellie(remember Wright).

by buky on Apr 4, 2008 6:03 PM PDT reply actions

belinelli

better get some second half pt, and he better get some pt against the hornets on sunday

by AJC3317 on Apr 4, 2008 6:07 PM PDT reply actions

play d

that'll keep him in the game. if you noticed, memphis was starting to isolate marco and set a clear side for his man to drive. nellie pulled at the right time. he got nice production before he could be a defensive liability.

defense is half the game.

by Dubmanny on Apr 4, 2008 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions

i'm not saying

he should play 40 minutes all of a sudden. just about 10 minutes or so per half like he got in the first half. plus no one else on the team plays much defense so marco's lack of defense isn't really an argument against him

by AJC3317 on Apr 4, 2008 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions

half agree

Marco could be a hit-and-run instant offense type. But he's got no lateral quickness so it will only be a matter of time until teams start to iso against him. I think Nellie sort of took Iavaroni by surprise by playing Marco so early.

Maybe he could get some pt, but I don't where those 10 minutes are gong to come from int he regular rotation.

Believe it or not, some Warriors play pretty good defense given their pace-of-play -- Jackson, BD, MP,Andy, and now Buke.

by Dubmanny on Apr 4, 2008 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions

when

do we see kosta against darko?

by saintdee on Apr 4, 2008 6:07 PM PDT reply actions

I hate Baron

when he's stubborn and wants to go 1 on 5 with four players open.

by buky on Apr 4, 2008 6:08 PM PDT reply actions

interesting..

how on that last possession, Baron had a completely wide open Harrington at the top of the arch and just ran by him for a harder shot instead of dishing it... im thinkin maybe baron isn't trusting Al right now...

doesn't help that the lead shrunk since Al came into the game..

by PIETRUSandCREAM on Apr 4, 2008 6:09 PM PDT reply actions

Even though Memphis

is not a good team, and we're supposed to beat them, I'm happy about the WAY the Warriors beat them this half. Team ball, more assists, ball movement, fewer isos and one-on-ones, looking for each other, etc.

by IQofaWarrior on Apr 4, 2008 6:10 PM PDT reply actions

comcast music sucks...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZy564ifjkc

by PIETRUSandCREAM on Apr 4, 2008 6:12 PM PDT reply actions

Warriors by 14

The Warriors played some good basketball in that half and got a number of players involved. Biedrins did well offensively, as did Azubuike and Belinelli, who scored 9 points in limited minutes with a variety of shots. He got an offensive tip in, a two handed flush, a 3 pointer from the corner and a fadeaway jump shot and deserves some more playing time.

We may even see Kosta Perovic in the 2nd half.

by zaki on Apr 4, 2008 6:13 PM PDT reply actions

does anyone...

have a site to watch the game at. Channelsurfing doesn't work anymore, only audio streams. and raptorsnation doesn't have that chat thing anymore to get links for games.

SHOOT THE J! SHOOT IT!

by slipnslide on Apr 4, 2008 6:16 PM PDT reply actions

There

are the links.Save it to computer and then open it in WMP(windows media player).
http://www.myp2pforum.eu/nba-basketball/18315-nba-today-april-4-info-chat-44.html

by buky on Apr 4, 2008 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Look on here

http://www.myp2pforum.eu/nba-basketball/
People will post links quite often - this is how I watch my games.

by zaki on Apr 4, 2008 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions

PT

It seems like Nelson is doing a great job of rotating out players ensuring that players are getting rest, but Kelenna has played all 24 minutes. He looks tired, but he's playing both ends of the floor and I'm impressed with his play lately.

Anyhow, I'm loving the way the Warriors are playing. Let's hope they keep it strong in the 2nd half.

On a side note, it is good to see Marco shoot the ball well, but we all know that the kid can score, yea? Let's see if Barnes has a chance to redeem himself.

If lead holds up I'm sure we'll see Kosta as well.

by starry night on Apr 4, 2008 6:16 PM PDT reply actions

correction to my post above

The last sentence should read if THE lead holds up, I'm sure we'll see Kosta as well.

by starry night on Apr 4, 2008 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions

If you had to choose...

Steinmetz, Ric Bucher, or Pam Oliver? my choice would probably be Pam...

by PIETRUSandCREAM on Apr 4, 2008 6:21 PM PDT reply actions

Steinmetz understated the point

I think they have to run the table given the unfavorable tie-breaker situation.

Take care of business tonight (and, dare I say, even get some rest for the starters) and we live to play another meaningful game.

by Dubmanny on Apr 4, 2008 6:21 PM PDT reply actions

Nice that Nellie ...

.. let Belinelli make some mistakes early, and kept him in the game.

by soem on Apr 4, 2008 6:23 PM PDT reply actions

great second half start

no let down...yet. it's amazing that this team is the same team that just got run out of the gym the last two games

by AJC3317 on Apr 4, 2008 6:26 PM PDT reply actions

Why is it

when anyone fouls, they put the camera on Stephen Jackson? Is it b/c of his ugly reactions?

http://thecitygirlsf.blogspot.com A woman's touch on ball (sports)

by warriorgirl on Apr 4, 2008 6:28 PM PDT reply actions

jackson

strug-a-LING from the field. doing some other good things tho

by AJC3317 on Apr 4, 2008 6:30 PM PDT reply actions

Biedrins

nice soft hands. Not getting the pass cleanly, but finishing anyway.

by IQofaWarrior on Apr 4, 2008 6:35 PM PDT reply actions

actually, Fitzgerald

Points per 100 possessions is the stat that really determines how good you are defensively.

It is more telling even than opponent FG%. Fitz could use to more knowledgeable at times methinks.

by Dubmanny on Apr 4, 2008 6:37 PM PDT reply actions

whats knowledgeable

and where can i get it?! lol jp

by PIETRUSandCREAM on Apr 4, 2008 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions

good one

deserved that.

by Dubmanny on Apr 4, 2008 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions

I want Marco

NOW.And Kosta,Wright,CJ

by buky on Apr 4, 2008 6:38 PM PDT reply actions

Belinelli

Back in the game.

by zaki on Apr 4, 2008 6:38 PM PDT reply actions

blowout city!

by Dubmanny on Apr 4, 2008 6:38 PM PDT reply actions

Navarro right around Marco

by Dubmanny on Apr 4, 2008 6:40 PM PDT reply actions

Wish

grnted:-)

by buky on Apr 4, 2008 6:40 PM PDT reply actions

Don't look at the score

keep playing team ball. We NEED this for New Orleans' early morning game.

by IQofaWarrior on Apr 4, 2008 6:41 PM PDT reply actions

Granted

by buky on Apr 4, 2008 6:41 PM PDT reply actions

Al in the doghouse?

only 5 minutes tonight for Harrington.

by Dubmanny on Apr 4, 2008 6:42 PM PDT reply actions

Looks like Al and Barnes

are in Nellie's doghouse. For Al, it could be that he needs a mental break. Barnes hasn't been himself all season.

by IQofaWarrior on Apr 4, 2008 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions

I love how ...

belinelli, b-wright and buike (as of recently too) are heavily involved in this game.

we also need barnes up in this too.

Romes Mac Mojous

by ROMESdavidWOOD37 on Apr 4, 2008 6:42 PM PDT reply actions

asdf

Obviously I haven't seen much, but to me Belinelli looks like a much better passer than he gets credit for. That pass to Buke, it was probably too fast, but I was very surprised he got the ball there.

Also, don't expect Belinelli to get much playing time unless we are winning big. I think Nellie was just switching things up, keeping his team alert against a subpar team. I love Belinelli, but I don't think it is his time yet.

by belilaugh on Apr 4, 2008 6:45 PM PDT reply actions

still, this is good to see

by Dubmanny on Apr 4, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Why IS Baron Taking All The Shots ...

.. when the B-team needs the taste of success more?

by soem on Apr 4, 2008 6:46 PM PDT reply actions

Baron knows

he's coming out, probably for the game, so he's going to take the last few shots.

by IQofaWarrior on Apr 4, 2008 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions

here's hoping for a

barnes sighting

by jam3rz on Apr 4, 2008 6:47 PM PDT reply actions

Buki

is a must sign this summer.You hear me Cohan.YOU HEAR ME!

by buky on Apr 4, 2008 6:47 PM PDT reply actions

get

baron out of the game! he needs rest for cp3

by lowchi on Apr 4, 2008 6:48 PM PDT reply actions

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

I used to love those video highlights but now no hood music!!!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! but hey, Go Warriors!

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by warriorgirl on Apr 4, 2008 6:48 PM PDT reply actions

Oh and

THIS NEW COMCAST SUCKS!

I'm gonna miss FSN Bay Area and their pre game hyphy music.

by belilaugh on Apr 4, 2008 6:48 PM PDT reply actions

See ...

Baron out .. a bucket.

by soem on Apr 4, 2008 6:48 PM PDT reply actions

New

Career high for Belinelli! My g/f must be excited as can be.

by GoldenStateGuerrero on Apr 4, 2008 6:49 PM PDT reply actions

21 and 17

for Biedrins.

Might want to think about resting Andy as much as possible. Faces Tyson Chandler on Sunday morning. A little better comp that the Grizzles are offering up.

by Dubmanny on Apr 4, 2008 6:51 PM PDT reply actions

please

kevin love would have had that in the first half, plus had a couple threes and about 6 blocks

/sarcasm

by AJC3317 on Apr 4, 2008 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions

belinelli

his form looks so funky and wild u think the shot has no chance to go in, and then it hits nothing but net

by AJC3317 on Apr 4, 2008 6:52 PM PDT reply actions

Marco nice minutes

that's the offense we saw in the summer.

by Dubmanny on Apr 4, 2008 6:53 PM PDT reply actions

Goddamn

Belinelli is a beast. I really think he could be the key to winning the should win games. I don't think he would be stroking like this at all against a good team, but since the Warriors can struggle against terrible teams, maybe he can help out there.

by belilaugh on Apr 4, 2008 6:54 PM PDT reply actions

Who would've guessed

that ellis/davis combining for 27 points would be in a game the W's up by 25 in the 4th? Nice team effort...let's hope it reminds them how it's done for Sunday!

by VDubs831 on Apr 4, 2008 6:55 PM PDT reply actions

IF Only ...

.. the Dubs could play Memphis 6 more times :)

by soem on Apr 4, 2008 6:56 PM PDT reply actions

how good would we be right now...

if we had Jamison instead of Al?

by PIETRUSandCREAM on Apr 4, 2008 6:56 PM PDT reply actions

Barnes sighting

by Dubmanny on Apr 4, 2008 6:57 PM PDT reply actions

Biedrins

21 and 17 - he has been big tonight. Azubuike and Belinelli have been the other Warrior Wonders - Forza Beli!

by zaki on Apr 4, 2008 6:57 PM PDT reply actions

Kosta soon?

by Dubmanny on Apr 4, 2008 6:58 PM PDT reply actions

Oh no!

I mean, I know Barnes is supposed to find his shot now, but is it just me or do these games do nothing for his confidence? He could go 10 for 10 and he would still struggle in a close game against New Orleans.

Plus the Warriors look beautiful with all the movement, I hope Barnes doesn't screw it up.

by belilaugh on Apr 4, 2008 6:58 PM PDT reply actions

Barnes ...

.. another mindless play.

by soem on Apr 4, 2008 6:58 PM PDT reply actions

anyone else

dying to see belinelli chuck one from about 35 feet?

by AJC3317 on Apr 4, 2008 6:58 PM PDT reply actions

I was thinking about that actually

From the x on the FedExForum sign Marco, make it happen.

by belilaugh on Apr 4, 2008 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions

Looks like Barnes

will be suspended for Sunday!

by VDubs831 on Apr 4, 2008 6:59 PM PDT reply actions

Flagrant?

Suspension for my matt barnes?!!!! Where is that link?

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by warriorgirl on Apr 4, 2008 6:59 PM PDT reply actions

Yes!

Barnes got a flagrant! Come on one game suspension!

by belilaugh on Apr 4, 2008 6:59 PM PDT reply actions

Barnes = cheap shot artist

by Dubmanny on Apr 4, 2008 6:59 PM PDT reply actions

Excellent Ball Movement

At the moment from this team of Belinelli, Watson, Wright, Barnes and Harrington.

by zaki on Apr 4, 2008 7:00 PM PDT reply actions

it's garbage time

let's not get carries away.

by Dubmanny on Apr 4, 2008 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions

that

was a BS flagrant foul... refs hate him

by saintdee on Apr 4, 2008 7:01 PM PDT reply actions

That Matt Barnes three

means absolutely nothing until he makes one that counts.

by belilaugh on Apr 4, 2008 7:03 PM PDT reply actions

Darko and Marco in the same game?

damn, where's Cabarkapa when you need him?

by Dubmanny on Apr 4, 2008 7:03 PM PDT reply actions

Yoga block!

and Yoga Dunk!

by IQofaWarrior on Apr 4, 2008 7:05 PM PDT reply actions

warrior one hit wonders

brian cardinal (past) and matt barnes (present)

by AJC3317 on Apr 4, 2008 7:06 PM PDT reply actions

Dang,

Beli's stats are going to look worse now.

by belilaugh on Apr 4, 2008 7:06 PM PDT reply actions

basura tiempo

by Dubmanny on Apr 4, 2008 7:08 PM PDT reply actions

so much barnes hating

lay off
point made already

by teenychristinie on Apr 4, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions

glad the bench got some play today...

but how much of them will we see on sunday?

[ passes mic to GSoM heads ]

what do you guys think?

Romes Mac Mojous

by ROMESdavidWOOD37 on Apr 4, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions

Buke, Croshere, Harrington, and maybe Watson

I guess a small chance of Wright. But I would be VERY surprised if Belinelli got off the bench in a non blowout game.

by belilaugh on Apr 4, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Muelzeit

by Dubmanny on Apr 4, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions

KOSTA!

by Dubmanny on Apr 4, 2008 7:10 PM PDT reply actions

going kosta coast

but at the expense of marco :(. maybe that means he'll get time against the hornets

by AJC3317 on Apr 4, 2008 7:10 PM PDT reply actions

Could Jim Barnett stop

calling our younger players "young men?" He sounds like a grandfather.

by belilaugh on Apr 4, 2008 7:10 PM PDT reply actions

Nice win

they played team ball. Everyone got involved. I have hope for the New Orleans game now.

by IQofaWarrior on Apr 4, 2008 7:15 PM PDT reply actions

marco

has a thick accent lol

by AJC3317 on Apr 4, 2008 7:16 PM PDT reply actions

The accent reminds me of Lando's co-pilot!

...and it's like that! Coz' that's the way it is... Dubz!

by Tony.psd on Apr 4, 2008 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions

hahahhaha

someone put that belli interview on youtube please!!

by PIETRUSandCREAM on Apr 4, 2008 7:16 PM PDT reply actions

the best interview this season

Marco's response was cute..."thanks for passing me the ball".

by poohmami on Apr 4, 2008 7:17 PM PDT reply actions

hah

o yea and that... i've never heard anyone thank their teammate for passing him the ball... haha

by saintdee on Apr 4, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions

lol

wtf did marco say? i heard that hes happy and that he needs to play lol.

by saintdee on Apr 4, 2008 7:17 PM PDT reply actions

LMFAO saintdee!

I think marco said..

"eyeeee want a hey pee mame piss Ain Ding!"

[ you guys figure that out. lol ]

mame piss = memphis

Romes Mac Mojous

by ROMESdavidWOOD37 on Apr 4, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions

MARCO

GO FCKING MARCO ITS ABOUT TIME DMN IT

by riceisnicee on Apr 4, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions

il gioco buono, Marco!

by Dubmanny on Apr 4, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions

also...feel bad for matt

his body language just says "frustration" and "defeated"... hopefully after the impending suspension he can get his game back

by poohmami on Apr 4, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions

might be a blessing

that he got suspended. dude's been killing us lately. Nellie looks like he's totally sick of Barnes.

by Dubmanny on Apr 4, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions

Barnes ...

.. MIA all this season. Shows sometimes emotional injuries are tougher to come back from than physical ones.

by soem on Apr 4, 2008 7:22 PM PDT reply actions

Good Win, Good Night

Enjoyed tonight's game - seeing players like Belinelli, Wright and Watson do well off the bench and Andris leading the way with 21 and 17. Baron wasn't even in double figures in a 31-point win but he helped our bench players score some points and it was a good team performance tonight. Next Stop: New Orleans.

by zaki on Apr 4, 2008 7:22 PM PDT reply actions

well

it time for scoreboard watching now.

by warriorfan4life on Apr 4, 2008 7:25 PM PDT reply actions

great win

It's what they should be doing to teams way below 500. It was great seeing our rooks in the game early. Hopefully that boosts up their confidence.

"Nothing to lose"?? How about the post season!? How about their self respect? How about those bandwagon fans? (okay that might be okay)

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

by disguy on Apr 4, 2008 7:29 PM PDT reply actions

LOL

Marco has that Italiano accent .May be he learn rapping from Andris and Mikael Pietrus. Warriors=where diversity happens

brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Apr 4, 2008 7:29 PM PDT reply actions

New

Orleans is playing lights out. My fav other PG CP3 is playing lights out. I just hope warriors wake up on time coz 10AM national TV ABC, they better not come out half-asssssleep

brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Apr 4, 2008 7:36 PM PDT reply actions

hahaha

I think Marco is just glad that he got to play with the first team. The 2nd team always seem to just look for their shots trying to impress Nellie.

I hope Buike and Belinelli will be our boost this season. Though not much a believer of him, I've completely given up on Barnes. I think he's reputation went from a good hustle player to just a thug. Wish he can still give us something but I'd rather see Buike and Beli get more minutes. They're more skilled and has more chance to improve.

by lightz0ut on Apr 4, 2008 8:31 PM PDT reply actions

The

mavs sure looked sharp in the Laker game but still lost!!. I have a feeling we are gonna make the playoffs on the last day.....just like last time (this is a crazy team, so i am giving them one chance after the dallas loss)

brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Apr 4, 2008 10:39 PM PDT reply actions

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