Warriors at Sacramento Tipoff: 7:30 tonight at the Oakland Coliseum Arena. TV: Fox Sports Net. Radio: KTCT (1050). Kings update: Sacramento is in a tie with the Los Angeles Lakers for first place in the Pacific Division. The Kings are 6-9 since mid-March. Kings injuries: F Gerald Wallace (foot) is out. G Bobby Jackson (abdomen) is doubtful. Warriors injuries: C Erick Dampier (ankle), C Evan Eschmeyer (knees) and G Nick Van Exel (knee) are out. F Troy Murphy (bruised lung) and G Avery Johnson (hamstring) are doubtful.
I'll be listening to KNBR 1050 very closely on the radio. And also tonight, I'm gonna be the biggest, rowdiest Warrior fan tonight as I look for them to upset the Kings. Hopefully my Lakers will be 2004 Pacific Division Champions.
The Warriors are very capable of beating these Kings. They proved it earlier in the season when the Kings were hot. Not that the Kings are kinda shaky, the Warriors could pull it off. The Warriors do have A LOT of injuries though, and the Kings are playing for something very important. I expect it to be a lot like the Lakers game with the Kings finishing on top.
Win or Lose, I think the W's finished out the year very strong. Whether it be 36 or 37 wins, thats still alot better than any of the sports writers thought. And with all these injuries that have piled up, I think it is remarkable. I truly look forward to the offseason moves and to next season. I hope all of you remain contant posters this summer because I really enjoy reading all of your ideas. Thanks again to you Rudeezy for "recruiting" me over to this site, I really enjoy it. One more thing GO WARRIORS
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting cburson:</div><div class="quote_post">Thanks again to you Rudeezy for "recruiting" me over to this site, I really enjoy it. </div>Thanks for coming and adding your insight to this forum.
Kings by 13 tonight, its not even gonna be close. Unless J-rich goes for 30 or something. But I expect a lot Pietrus and Dunleavy, since there's no backup PG.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting cburson:</div><div class="quote_post">Win or Lose, I think the W's finished out the year very strong. Whether it be 36 or 37 wins, thats still alot better than any of the sports writers thought. And with all these injuries that have piled up, I think it is remarkable. I truly look forward to the offseason moves and to next season. I hope all of you remain contant posters this summer because I really enjoy reading all of your ideas. Thanks again to you Rudeezy for "recruiting" me over to this site, I really enjoy it. One more thing GO WARRIORS</div> Tell this to the Warriors management cburson. It sounds like the Warriors have already made up their minds, or that's what it feels like on ESPN, and Muss will be gone. Both Aldridge( http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/stor...avid&id=1782224) and Marc Stein (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/stor...marc&id=1782004) have written articles or tid bits about Musselman leaving and pretty much being gone. Aldrige wrote: "Eric Musselman, Warriors. It's civil war in Golden State. Musselman all but refused to play Mike Dunleavy and rookie Mickael Pietrus until way too late, and when he put them on the floor, the Warriors promptly went on a win streak. Plus, there have been rumors for months that Muss was looking for a way to get to Atlanta or Orlando after this season. But firing Musselman won't solve all of the problems in Golden State. If Chris Mullin is the de facto GM, then stop the nonsense and give him the gig already." I sorta remembered the Warriors losing with Dunleavy and Pietrus starting and playing a lot also. So i don't know what kind of a source he got that from. It was until Pietrus said that the Warriors were playing without heart and didn't give a damn, when the Warriors started winning. But maybe that is what the Warriors management thinks. That Dunleavy and Pietrus playing more would had led to more wins. Stein wrote: "After Kevin O'Neill is formally dismissed by the Toronto Raptors on Thursday or Friday, look for Golden State's Eric Musselman to go next. But ... The likelihood, insiders say, is that Musselman would be dismissed before Chris Mullin is formally placed in charge of the Warriors' front office ... even though everyone knows Mully has had major input on personnel decisions for months." And if the Warriors let Musselman go(especially just to give Mullin the chance to be the GM and run things is absurd. It sounds as if it were only a publicity stunt), i'm going to have to walk down to the Warriors offices and freakin pull off a Sprewell on some of those people running the team. They are truely a joke.
^Yea, the Warriors went on their losing streak, when claxton went out, they had been playing pretty well, before the injury to claxton. If Claxton had been playing that 9 game losing streak would never have happened, but then Pietrus would not have played. But I think we may have been in contention for the 8th spot, if claxton, were playing. Even if we won just 3 of those 9 games that they lost in row, the 7 games win streak would have changed things. I think with claxton they would have had the 7 game win streak anyways ,since most of the teams thatt hey beat were just terrible.
Time to switch hats and route for the Warriors tonight. I think the Warriors can win because they will be able to take advantage of the rebounding. The Warriors are one of the best offensive rebounding teams in the league, and will get a lot of 2nd and 3rd chance opportunities. I'm also counting on Webber to play with anger against his former team, causing a lot of turnovers and another 2-21 night from the field. Golden State Spoilers win this by 5 tonight.
Cardinal will go crazy this game I bet. BTW I wonder if Brian was born sliding across the hospital floor on his back after being delivered. Probably had the same amount of hair too at the time! Man I love the way the guy plays it's just too awesome!
The game was crazy. There was a grip of Kings fans, I felt like I was in Arco. I damn near lost my voice tryna scream over them. I cant believe how bad the Kings look tho, how can you lose to a team with only 7 guys in the rotation while your fighting for playoff position? It was funny to see the Kings fans all pissed off after the game while Warrior fans laughed at them and clowned them(even tho I like the Kings myself) WARRIORS!!!!!
The Warriors finished off their season in style. What a game! The Warriors spilt series with Wolves, Spurs, and Kings. Three of the top four teams and we beat the lakers once.
Good job Golden State Spoilers. They did their part, and the Lakers did their part, taking top spot in the Pacific. The way Adonal Foyle has played down the stretch has it changed your mind about bringing back Dampier? I believe both are Free Agents, which one is best for the team?
Dampier is definately better than Foyle. Dampier has the bigger body and is a better defender because of it. He was the only one in the league that could match up with Shaq one on one. Two 20-20 games against Shaq.
Dampier has had only ONE good season with the Warriors, and it's come during a contract year. You have to question his motivation, money or winning, and if he's going to take 2 steps back after he gets a big pay day. Adonal gives 100% every game on defense and on the offensive glass. I'm sure Adonal would cost a lot less as well.
Foyle would cost less but he still is going to take up a lot of money. Dampier had only done this for the whole season this year because of injuries. We seen him start off strong in the first few months and than get injured and not be the same guy. I think we need him to take that next step. He is definately a few steps above Foyle, all except the Hustle factor.
People need to stop with this "Damp is only playing well because its a contract year" stuff. If that were true there would be no reason for him to play well this year or next year. Its a total misconception that he only plays well in a contract year, since his best year prior to this one was his second year in the league. There are four reasons why Damp put up big numbers this year: 1) He was healthy 2) He got the ball consistently, not just in the first quarter and the first part of the season 3) He didn't have to deal with guys like Fortson and Jamison crowding up the post 4) He got all the minutes he wanted since Foyle was out most of the year. I don't think there is anyone on the team who benefited more from the team losing Arenas and Jamison and getting Johnson, Van Exel, and Robinson. The first two didn't realize how important it was to keep Damp involved on offense, the last three did.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting wtwalker77:</div><div class="quote_post"> There are four reasons why Damp put up big numbers this year: 1) He was healthy 2) He got the ball consistently, not just in the first quarter and the first part of the season 3) He didn't have to deal with guys like Fortson and Jamison crowding up the post 4) He got all the minutes he wanted since Foyle was out most of the year. </div> Dont forget that his footwork has dramtically improved. Before he looked like he didnt know what he was doing, tripping over people, losing the ball etc. whenever he was in the post. Whoever did training with him in the offseason did a good job and I hope they can do the same to whoever our next center is.
I say sign Foyle. He's more active and a better shot blocker. Damp is going to command big dollars and in two years he is going to be an anchor on the salary cap. Foyle is solid and fits in better with the type of team that's going to be out there, a run and gun team if Mullin goes at it. The team played inspired ball last night and I am glad to see them go out in style rather than 2-18 like a couple of years back. I truly am sorry to see Muss go. You can rag on him all you want about his deficiencies but he won 75 games these past two years with no big acquisitions and in fact some losses this year. The Warriors won 37 games in the West, a year where 43 wins did not even get in but 36 did in the East. If you are out there Muss, thanks from a diehard fan and good luck.
I agree with Philsmith75 about Muss, I hate to see him go. I get so sick of changes and more changes. These guys won 37 games with a injury depleted roster, we beat the kings with 7 players, 7 frickin players. Lets leave all the pieces alone and see what can happen next year.
