Memphis (19-55) at Golden State (34-39), Sun April 1, 2007 12pm

Warriors vs. one of the worst teams in the nba... Should we worry about this one even though we're at home?

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/preview?gid=2007040109

 

Heh, yes. Remember last time we played them, Mike Miller EXPLODED on the Warriors -- he went 9-17 from three, had 45 points, and almost single-handedly won the game. Gasol also had 22 pts and 14 reb. GS won by only three points, in overtime.

In this league. NO TEAM is a sure win. I'd be extremely concerned, simply because the Warriors play the Griz, Rockets, Griz, then Spurs, and they MUST HAVE the two vs. the Griz.

Warriors better come out aggressive.

 

Then I guess we need Baron to be at 80% health have another great game + Jrich to be on like he was the last game.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/recap?gid=2007022109

We can't be shooting 20% on threes either and Jrich will definitely have to be a rebounder, because Harrington just sucks at everything besides scoring at PF.

Sjax also got double digit assists so he'll need to be on that night as well (I think).

 

You guys better not lose this game. Fighting for your playoff hopes against a team who was watching Greg Oden tonight.

 

The lottery position is one reason I don't think they'll risk playing Mike Miller for the rest of the season. He's got problems in both knees. What's the point in playing him? To help the Grizzlies win a few extra games?

 

Obvious observation of the night: Clippers are looking impressive. They actually win road games against teams they should beat.

<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">The lottery position is one reason I don't think they'll risk playing Mike Miller for the rest of the season. He's got problems in both knees. What's the point in playing him? To help the Grizzlies win a few extra games?</div>
I guess neither Miller nor the grizzlies care about your fantasy team.

 

<div class="quote_poster">custodianrules2 Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">The lottery position is one reason I don't think they'll risk playing Mike Miller for the rest of the season. He's got problems in both knees. What's the point in playing him? To help the Grizzlies win a few extra games?</div>I agree. However, that almost worries me more. How many times this season have we lost to a team with its star player or top two or three players out? It seems like a lot, and we know the Warriors are quite capable of playing down to their competition no matter how bad or beat up they are. I'd be more worried about it if they were on the road, but I simply can never feel too comfortable with this team. What random, obscure, benchwarming, fringe D-leaguer will be the next to have a career night vs. the Warriors?

EDIT: NO/OKC already won tonight and the Clips are all over Portland. I think that means the Warriors will be a full two games behind the Clips and only one game up on NO/OKC...still hanging on by a thread...

 

<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">EDIT: NO/OKC already won tonight and the Clips are all over Portland. I think that means the Warriors will be a full two games behind the Clips and only one game up on NO/OKC...still hanging on by a thread...</div>
Best chance now is to hope Denver collapses. A lot of road games against playoff teams and back-to-back games for them.

The tough part is that the W's are 3 games back of both teams, since Denver and the Clips hold the tiebreakers over them.

 

<div class="quote_poster">HiRez Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I agree. However, that almost worries me more. How many times this season have we lost to a team with its star player or top two or three players out? It seems like a lot, and we know the Warriors are quite capable of playing down to their competition no matter how bad or beat up they are. I'd be more worried about it if they were on the road, but I simply can never feel too comfortable with this team. What random, obscure, benchwarming, fringe D-leaguer will be the next to have a career night vs. the Warriors?

EDIT: NO/OKC already won tonight and the Clips are all over Portland. I think that means the Warriors will be a full two games behind the Clips and only one game up on NO/OKC...still hanging on by a thread...</div>

It definitely is nervous time... oh man... it'll be a wasted season IMO if we don't make the playoffs and we get the bottom half of the lottery in a draft deep with talent (maybe similar to 2003 draft).

I feel like we keep going into bad lotteries when we own at least a top 5 draft pick and we're not tanking enough when we're about to head into a deep draft. I wish we tanked if we don't make the playoffs... we could basically be like the Spurs. Go from nothing to something in one season. I want my franchise guy!

 

Note that this game is at 12 noon, not 7 PM as the title states

It's also not televised

 

<div class="quote_poster">Wild Child Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Note that this game is at 12 noon, not 7 PM as the title states

It's also not televised </div>

Sorry my bad about the time. Thanks for pointing that out, Wild.

It was a bad attempt at an April fool's joke, actually.

 

<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Just when things were looking good for your Golden State Warriors, the team has suffered ANOTHER major injury setback. Monta Ellis has been placed on the IR for the remainder of the season with torn hamstring suffered during yesterday's morning shoot around. When Monta addressed the media after practice, a deflated Ellis, with tears in his eyes said "It is dissappointing man. I mean we are so close and I wanted to be there with the team. Even if we do make the playoffs, I won't be able to battle with these guys on the court when it matters most. Its like all I worked for all year is worthless." Monta's hustle and quick slashes to the basket will be missed on a Golden State team that jacks up 3 pointers because they can't make layups in the paint or make free throws when they get fouled. Threes are the only way they can make up for all of their mistakes. 3 points are better than 2 points, but now the team can use all the points they can get with Ellis out for the season...</div>

www.sfgate.com/warriors/040107

 

For those of you who want to watch the game, desaw.com airs them online, I'm going to try and watch my Warriors at noon.

 

Sad about Ellis..we really need him to for the last lik 100 games. His three point shooting is by far the best on the team too.

 

Seriously where can I watch the game online? It is not on NBA league pass!

 

<div class="quote_poster">Warriorfansnc93 Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Seriously where can I watch the game online? It is not on NBA league pass!</div>You can try to download it here aftwerwards:

http://gamedayreplay.com/2006-2007%20NBA%2...20-%20March.htm

But you will need a torrent client and the game will probably be in Chinese. No joke, I had to watch the Warriors-Suns game in Chinese because my TiVo screwed up, it was wacky!

 

Looks like The Ticket 1050 AM is the only place you'll be able to get it live. Maybe if they lose no one will notice for lack of evidence.

 

<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Just when things were looking good for your Golden State Warriors, the team has suffered ANOTHER major injury setback. Monta Ellis has been placed on the IR for the remainder of the season with torn hamstring suffered during yesterday's morning shoot around. When Monta addressed the media after practice, a deflated Ellis, with tears in his eyes said "It is dissappointing man. I mean we are so close and I wanted to be there with the team. Even if we do make the playoffs, I won't be able to battle with these guys on the court when it matters most. Its like all I worked for all year is worthless." Monta's hustle and quick slashes to the basket will be missed on a Golden State team that jacks up 3 pointers because they can't make layups in the paint or make free throws when they get fouled. Threes are the only way they can make up for all of their mistakes. 3 points are better than 2 points, but now the team can use all the points they can get with Ellis out for the season...</div>
Are you sure this is not a joke...Monta is playing today, and if you read it carefully, it doesn't sound journalistically sound at all.

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EDIT: April Fool's joke? Warriorfansnc93?

 

Good news Warriors fan in/outside the Bay Area. I am listening to the game online on ticket 1050 right now...

And yes, Gohn, I am a chiropractic student not a journalism major and that is why it did not sound good, it was my April Fools Day joke....