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OPEN THREAD: Warriors vs Kings - The Battle Rages On.

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Originally posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 at 12:29:57 PM PDT

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Warriors (W-L): 46-31

Kings (W-L): 36-41

Time: 7:30PM PST tip off

TV:CSN Bay Area

Vegas Odds: Golden State by 11 (source: yahoo.com)

Despite our loss in New Orleans on Sunday morning, we were fortunate enough to witness Denver fall short on their matchup to the Sonics, keeping us tied for 8th place (technically 9th due to the regular season record) with matching win-loss records.

We were lucky. That may not be the case again.

It's time to find out what kind of team we really are. Will it be fortune that allows us our 2nd Playoff berth in two years? Or will it be us taking matters into our own hands?! Tonight we will truly see which path these Warriors are going to take.

JUMP!!!

We cannot rely on Denver losing anymore. Especially because while we are facing off against the Kings, a team that handed us a loss on March 18th, Denver will be facing off against the 23 and 54, completely eliminated from Playoff contention, Clippers. Translation? We have to assume a Denver win. In fact, it would be great if the Warriors just went ahead and made this assumption for the rest of the season.

...with the exception of this Thursday's game of course.

That being said, we should keep in mind that we ourselves are playing a team that is eliminated from Playoff contention. Given this fact, it should be interesting to see what kind of minute distribution the Kings give to their franchise players like Ron Ron and Martin. Hopefully they decide not to put their money players at injury risk and, as a result, show a little Northern California love to their boys in Oakland!

I suppose that would be too easy, wouldn't it? And if Warriors history has taught us anything, nothing comes easy. Nothing. The fight for the 8th spot in the West rages on!

EVERY. GAME. COUNTS.

Predictions

* Warriors win, Denver loses.
* Warriors win, Denver loses.
* Warriors win, Denver loses.
* Warriors win, Denver loses.
* Warriors by 8.

GSoM Fun Fact: After this recap, I will have written on every Kings game this season. Total coincidence.

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Sac...
loves to play spoiler in these kind of games where it'll shoot down the dub's hope of a playoff birth. let's see if k mart has a career night in scoring. he probably will.. *jinx* haha... sprain your ankle, sprain your ankle.
"No Respect! I tell you man, No Respect!"

by oldskool on Apr 8, 2008 12:45 PM PDT   0 recs

I have
Confidence!  Go Warriors!

by Joeyk on Apr 8, 2008 12:53 PM PDT   0 recs

Nothing but love for Sacto....
....for two years running now. Last year, the only reason we made the playoffs was because the ELIMINATED Sacto Kings went down to Staples and knocked off the Clippers on the last Sunday of the regular season. This year, the ELIMINATED Sacto Kings went into Denver without Artest, Miller, and Udrih, and knocked off a well-rested Denver Nuggets team. If we make the playoffs by ONE game again this year, it's because of Sacramento.

So....thank you Kings. Now pls do us one more favor and roll over tonight.

by All About The W on Apr 8, 2008 12:54 PM PDT   0 recs

well,
let bring this game home with a W.

by warriorfan4life on Apr 8, 2008 12:58 PM PDT   0 recs

time for the pessimism
we suck they are great. sac will out shoot us out hustle us, and defend us. while the dubs are going to stick in every way possible. well i hope it works!
What you thought that I only played basketball? I AM A Golden State WARRIOR!

by 24k state fan since 87 on Apr 8, 2008 1:14 PM PDT   0 recs

dam
sleep is something i need. "they are going to suck"*
What you thought that I only played basketball? I AM A Golden State WARRIOR!

by 24k state fan since 87 on Apr 8, 2008 1:14 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I hope you will
sleep tonight like a baby(we win, Den loooooose).

by buky on Apr 8, 2008 2:42 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Wow judging by the comments and poll
on SacTown Royalty, most of the kings fans really want the dubs to miss the playoffs instead of the nuggets.  This comment made me laugh though.
"However, the Warriors and their fans drive me nuts.  I hate seeing them in our building when I watch the games.  They're obnoxious."

Can't be anymore annoying than seeing all those purple jerseys at oracle when the kings come to town .

by nautica on Apr 8, 2008 1:23 PM PDT   0 recs

people from sacramento
should consider it an honor when warrior fans actually take the time to drive down there and seat themselves in that old, worn out, dilapidated excuse for an arena they call Arco.  Actually just mentioning the name "Sacramento" by someone from the bay area let alone a warrior fan should be an honor in itself.

Oh about the game?? Well expect Francisco Garcia to be the 2nd coming of George Gervin, K Mart as Reggie Miller, John Salmons as Carmelo Anthony and Shelden Williams well... as the caveman from the Geico commercials.

Keys to a Warrior win: BY NOW, THEY SHOULD KNOW WHAT TO DO, AND HOW TO DO IT TO WIN.  It doesnt take an expert. SHOW THE F UP W'S!

First one to 100 wins.

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 1:42 PM PDT   0 recs

thats pretty lame I would always root for
the kings in the playoffs even with CWEBB. Oh wait that was because they were always playing the lakers.......
THE HEART AND SOUL OF THE W'S

by dallaswarrior on Apr 8, 2008 1:47 PM PDT   0 recs

One game at a time...
...I know The Nuggets game is supposed to be the big game but let's not get ahead of ourselves. Tonight's game is the big game! When this game is over, the Nuggets game will be the big game, and so on. If you're going to the game tonight, DO NOT be an reactionary fan by only cheering after the Dubs do something. Be proactive! This team feeds off of the crowd so let's energize them from jump! A wise man once said, "It's not over til the fat lady sings" so I hope there are no big women singing the national anthem before any of these last few games.


copy & paste: geocities.com/nellieballtee

by JonDoe on Apr 8, 2008 2:35 PM PDT   0 recs

NEed
everybody to win the game. Al,Pietrus, Barnes, Kaz have to show up big time to win this game. Monta found his game back, Baron playing ok, Jax needs to step it up. Dubs win this through the energy of the crowd.
brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Apr 8, 2008 2:46 PM PDT   0 recs

lmao @ the video
  1. jessica alba is huge now!
  2. baron had some f'd up teeth as a youngster
  3. why is al wearing an oakland a's colored l.a. cap?
  4. i hate derek fisher.
  5. i hope this doesn't cause the warriors to lose.
He never stopped running!!!

by J2daZ on Apr 8, 2008 6:41 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

just saw that
and there goes your built in excuse for a LOSS tonight.

Our Ws partying (in LA?) last night before the biggest game of the year.

Good or Bad?  Your call my bretheren

warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 4:21 PM PDT   0 recs

well
The video was just posted but baron's birthday bash was like 2 weeks ago.

by saintdee on Apr 8, 2008 4:41 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

ok good
but that probably caused our horrible play for the past 2 weeks haha
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 4:52 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

LOL
Derek "Fraud" Fisher dared to showed his face at Baron's party? He was lucky he didn't get jumped.
Bring on the BD Show!!!

by dajrichshow on Apr 8, 2008 5:50 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Totally unrelated to this thread
But I don't want to open up a new thread for this.

I am looking for a birthday present for my girlfriend. She says she wants a pink Monta Ellis jersey. I have been unable to find one anywhere. Does anyone have any idea where I might find one? She swears she saw it somewhere but I am coming up empty. Thanks.

On another note I just looked at the Kings board. Brad Miller is out for the rest of this year, and Artest might be out for this game as well.

by jpgarfunkle on Apr 8, 2008 4:33 PM PDT   0 recs

ya might try
buying a brand new pair of bright fire engine red pants for her ...

wash those tight sexy pants with a new white Ellis jersey in hot water

wal-la, pink jersey & hot new outfit for your girl

with any luck ...  well never mind - good luck

by hardcore on Apr 8, 2008 5:31 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I can't stop
Laughing my @$$ off. Thanks.

by jpgarfunkle on Apr 8, 2008 6:28 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Al
Harrington with LA dodgers hat on!!!!!!!!!!!!! if they don't win this game, i blaming on the party
brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Apr 8, 2008 4:41 PM PDT   0 recs

LOL
never mind. thanks Saintdee read your comment late...
brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Apr 8, 2008 4:42 PM PDT   0 recs

Have a meeting during the game
But Im gonna try to refresh this as much as possible during it. (my laptop.) So I unfortunately am not going to be able to contribute to this forum.

On a side note, dont make your comments too funny or frustrating, as I might let out some sort of expression that will get me in trouble

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

by sloth11 on Apr 8, 2008 6:11 PM PDT   0 recs

not gonna be able to see this game on tv
who got link for online? no myp2p! HELP!!!

by dong4ce on Apr 8, 2008 6:57 PM PDT   0 recs

Heads up
for people wanting to watch the Roundtable, it's on FSN+ or CSN+?

The A's game better not go into extra innings


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

by disguy on Apr 8, 2008 7:07 PM PDT   0 recs

Anyone...
Got a website with a stream of the game that actually works and isn't just audio? For some reason, channelsurfing.net is just audio only now for NBA games and raptorsnation.net isn't even showing any links to games for me. Thanks. Much appreciated!!
SHOOT THE J! SHOOT IT!

by slipnslide on Apr 8, 2008 7:09 PM PDT   0 recs

does andris
put makeup during games??
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:11 PM PDT   0 recs

lol
pogo stick and kangaroo
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:13 PM PDT   0 recs

OH!
Barnes with his faux-hawk back hahaha

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

by disguy on Apr 8, 2008 7:26 PM PDT   0 recs

phew
Artest out!
brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Apr 8, 2008 7:26 PM PDT   0 recs

we
better win this....playoffs on the line!
brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Apr 8, 2008 7:27 PM PDT   0 recs

I
predict Barnes 10+pts
brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Apr 8, 2008 7:27 PM PDT   0 recs

Notorious
POB!
brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Apr 8, 2008 7:29 PM PDT   0 recs

Hair
The whole team needs to go with hawks and baron beards. It would set the tone for the rest of the year haha.
see me... three me

by jtmiles22 on Apr 8, 2008 7:31 PM PDT   0 recs

wtf
was up with that preview music??

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

by disguy on Apr 8, 2008 7:31 PM PDT   0 recs

yeah
lol I'm aware of that. I just didn't know it would come with lame ass music.

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

by disguy on Apr 8, 2008 7:41 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I
am getting the WE BELIEVE feel for some reasons. thats good right?
brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Apr 8, 2008 7:32 PM PDT   0 recs

Channelsurfing.net
Doesnt seem to be carrying the video streams of the games anymore. Does anyone have a link to the game? I'm trying to watch from La La land. thanks

by Zenmasta on Apr 8, 2008 7:37 PM PDT   0 recs

for reals
yeah, i noticed that too. only carrying audio now. only get espn games on espn360.com... desperately want to watch..

by automatyk1 on Apr 8, 2008 7:41 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

dammit
just

FTW! !@#%%$

I MAY BE HOMER BUT I MAY NOT BE DOUBTER

by Lat We N Trash on Apr 8, 2008 7:40 PM PDT   0 recs

lol
POB cant even do the bounce right
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:41 PM PDT   0 recs

I would also like
to have a link/stream.Thanks.

by buky on Apr 8, 2008 7:41 PM PDT   0 recs

i hate
mikki moore
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:41 PM PDT   0 recs

Side Note...
Utah scores only 9 points in the fourth AND STILL beats New Orleans by 11!!!  

by VDubs831 on Apr 8, 2008 7:42 PM PDT   0 recs

i still
am looking for that jacket with the championship banners at the back
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:42 PM PDT   0 recs

yeah
A link or stream to the game would be great!

by berritxarrak on Apr 8, 2008 7:43 PM PDT   0 recs

yesssss
mattt barnes has the mohawk NOW!!!!
FTW

by soleminded on Apr 8, 2008 7:43 PM PDT   0 recs

candidate for
warrior killer tonight: Salmons
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:43 PM PDT   0 recs

cmon
al cant finish that?? oh yeah he cant...sorry i forgot
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:44 PM PDT   0 recs

well he has 2 steals
i like this already

by twelve years on Apr 8, 2008 7:45 PM PDT   0 recs

b diddy
for 3
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:45 PM PDT   0 recs

energy early
good stuff

by AJC3317 on Apr 8, 2008 7:46 PM PDT   0 recs

uh oh
missing freethrows early
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:46 PM PDT   0 recs

it is
for 5 shots
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:48 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

sac
no shots up yet?
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:47 PM PDT   0 recs

csn learns quickly
the top bar thing doesn't have wasted space anymore. the colors still suck tho

by AJC3317 on Apr 8, 2008 7:47 PM PDT   0 recs

terrible
anyone sick of theus whining about our defense?

by saintdee on Apr 8, 2008 7:47 PM PDT   0 recs

damn
when commercials are on the volume on my TV just goes into ear shattering levels
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:48 PM PDT   0 recs

They wanna make sure
you can still hear them when you're in the can!

by VDubs831 on Apr 8, 2008 7:49 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

seems like
theres no traffic on 580.  Gotta fix that road though
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:49 PM PDT   0 recs

o buddy
good defense so far just need to convert

by gabecruz on Apr 8, 2008 7:49 PM PDT   0 recs

jax
still off
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:50 PM PDT   0 recs

nice move
andris
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:51 PM PDT   0 recs

wtf
was that al
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:51 PM PDT   0 recs

8-10
here you go
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:51 PM PDT   0 recs

Monta
with a little elevation sensatioN!

by VDubs831 on Apr 8, 2008 7:52 PM PDT   0 recs

take
it
to
the
hole
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:52 PM PDT   0 recs

lol
2 point game..too bad beli is inactive.

by saintdee on Apr 8, 2008 7:52 PM PDT   0 recs

nice move
martin
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:52 PM PDT   0 recs

a 3 here
and sac gets the lead
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:53 PM PDT   0 recs

get
jack a lay up
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:53 PM PDT   0 recs

as well
as were playing...were just up by 4
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:53 PM PDT   0 recs

gotta problem?
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 8:00 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

lol
take it to the hole...what a concept
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:54 PM PDT   0 recs

crap
there u go
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:56 PM PDT   0 recs

does spencer
hawes got teeth?
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:57 PM PDT   0 recs

tied
game folks
warriors dont fish they hunt!

by VonteegoCummings on Apr 8, 2008 7:57 PM PDT   0 recs

Ugly first quarter
WTF?  How come the Warriors are't up 10+ playing the Kings bench?

by Bluejohn on Apr 8, 2008 7:58 PM PDT   0 recs