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

<div class="quote_poster">custodianrules2 Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Houston? Oh man, we got nobody that can defend Yao, unless we plan to take the ball at him every time. Sjax will have to guard T-mac and that might be tough as well.</div>


I didnt say it was going to happen, I just meant if we are going to steal one, we might have our best chance at Houston instead of San Antonio or Pheonix based off how Houston has been playing lately. I mean the Hornets beat them at their place last week...

 

i think we may be able to steal one from utah at home, but i don't think even that would be enough. I'd say the Houston game is a MUST WIN.

 

<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">i think we may be able to steal one from utah at home, but i don't think even that would be enough. I'd say the Houston game is a MUST WIN.</div>
The Utah game is one that the warriors should be favored to win, even expected, mainly because it is a home game.

I agree that the Houston game is a must win. Too bad they didn't beat Utah or LA on the road. Those would've helped.

 

The Utah home game is a very possible win, but I figured if we could not beat the Lakers at home, why Utah who is a better team?

 

Gohn could be on to something, WF.

http://www.nba.com/games/20061125/UTAGSW/boxscore.html

If we can just play defense and force Utah to shoot jump shots, we could beat them at home. It also wouldn't hurt to rebound a little bit better on defense. What's the point of forcing bad shots just so the other team can get the ball back and have it go back up for a higher % point inside the paint (+ the touch foul 3 point play)?

Warriors gotta win the glass and take the shots they know they can make, while forcing the other team to be as uncomfortable as possible shooting the ball.

I'm really worried about Harrington's ability at power forward though... guy is really weak.

 

<div class="quote_poster">Warriorfansnc93 Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I didnt say it was going to happen, I just meant if we are going to steal one, we might have our best chance at Houston instead of San Antonio or Pheonix based off how Houston has been playing lately. I mean the Hornets beat them at their place last week...</div>

Gotcha. I think the Rockets have a hard time adjusting to some uptempo teams. I guess it depends on the style that we play. We can't be missing free throws, defensive rebounds, and 3 pointers, because they own the paint. We have to own the perimeter and the running game. So the instant we force the miss, we have to guys to get on that glass and start beating Yao Ming and company down the floor.

 

Expect a heavy dose of Adonal Foyle this game. This is where I wish we still had POB because at least that gives us 6 more fouls on Yao. I hope we take it to him and get him into early foul trouble...

Speaking of Utah, that was back when we had Troy and Dunleavy. Speaking of Dunurphiogu. They combined for about 60 points tonight in a 1 point win over the Spurs...

 

<div class="quote_poster">custodianrules2 Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">

Pietrus 7 rebounds and 4 blocks. Wow! Biedrins got 18 rebounds.
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Yeah, Pete has been good throughout the year playing like the PF position or such. Maybe he's similar to Boris Diaw in that regard.

 

<div class="quote_poster">Warriorfansnc93 Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Speaking of Utah, that was back when we had Troy and Dunleavy. Speaking of Dunurphiogu. They combined for about 60 points tonight in a 1 point win over the Spurs...</div>When Diogu gets over 20 minutes a game this year, he's averaging 12.6 ppg and 8.1 rpg. Not too bad, imagine if someone gave him 30-35 minutes a night (and he got in shape to play that many). It's been a chaotic year for Ike though, his FG% is down nearly 11 % points (!) from last year, which I mostly blame on Nelson misusing him, and his FT% is up 6 points to a very good 85.3%.

 

<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">When Diogu gets over 20 minutes a game this year, he's averaging 12.6 ppg and 8.1 rpg. Not too bad, imagine if someone gave him 30-35 minutes a night (and he got in shape to play that many). It's been a chaotic year for Ike though, his FG% is down nearly 11 % points (!) from last year, which I mostly blame on Nelson misusing him, and his FT% is up 6 points to a very good 85.3%.</div>
Actually Ike was shooting 53% with the warriors this season (0.6 higher than last year) and is shooting only 43.6% with the Pacers.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/3935

 

<div class="quote_poster">Clif25 Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Yeah, Pete has been good throughout the year playing like the PF position or such. Maybe he's similar to Boris Diaw in that regard.</div>

You mean as in they're both French leaguers? If Pietrus had half as many fundamentals and bball smarts as Diaw, I'd be happy for him.

 

<div class="quote_poster">HiRez Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">When Diogu gets over 20 minutes a game this year, he's averaging 12.6 ppg and 8.1 rpg. Not too bad, imagine if someone gave him 30-35 minutes a night (and he got in shape to play that many). It's been a chaotic year for Ike though, his FG% is down nearly 11 % points (!) from last year, which I mostly blame on Nelson misusing him, and his FT% is up 6 points to a very good 85.3%.</div>

Ike is a baller. I don't care what half the critics out there say about him. Low post footwork in the nba is hard to find and he is one of those players that can make something out of nothing. That's an asset to me. It's better than what Harrington does as a power forward IMO. Gotta do more than just shoot threes.

But, who knows, maybe we'll find a bigger power forward that can also play some center and posesses some nice footwork, polish, and strength as well.

I think Ike wasn't given the chance and removing Dunleavy + Murphy was more of a priority. Biedrins + Ike frontline could have been something pretty darn good IMO. I think they complement each other more than Harrington does in a halfcourt offense, but Harrington is probably more valuable in the open court since he can sprint down the floor better. But he's a weak finisher, free throw shooter, and rebounder, I wouldn't mind playing more small forward if we could fit Ike and Beans in there.

 

Obviously the solution is to trade Foyle for Ike lol. As much as I like Ike, I still think the sacrifice was worth it to get rid of the Dunmurphy sisters. But I wouldn't mind getting him back if Indiana deceides to dump him (although I don't think Nellie was high on him so I see that as unlikely while he's here). If Taft ever gets healthy I wouldn't mind taking a look at him either but it kind of seems like his career is over.

 

<div class="quote_poster">custodianrules2 Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">You mean as in they're both French leaguers? If Pietrus had half as many fundamentals and bball smarts as Diaw, I'd be happy for him.</div>

haha yeah that is what i meant and how they were both wing players but have done well when needed to play in the post. I am not sure if Pietrus played PF today, but I assume he probably did since he had four blocks. But he played well at the PF spot earlier in the season as well.

 

<div class="quote_poster">Warriorfansnc93 Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Expect a heavy dose of Adonal Foyle this game. This is where I wish we still had POB because at least that gives us 6 more fouls on Yao.</div>

POB was recalled a few days ago...

 

There was no traditional lineup at all today. It was already small before they tossed Baron for... um being on the floor? Javey is an idiot. I hate the way he calls games. I was at the game today, btw. Pietrus had most of his blocks on help side defense (I know I know, pretty amazing). Like I said before though, he shines in games against Memphis. The stats may not show it, but he always seems to make a big play or 2, that 4th quarter block that started the break was the play that turned the game around today.

 

<div class="quote_poster">CohanHater Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">There was no traditional lineup at all today. It was already small before they tossed Baron for... um being on the floor? Javey is an idiot. I hate the way he calls games. I was at the game today, btw. Pietrus had most of his blocks on help side defense (I know I know, pretty amazing). Like I said before though, he shines in games against Memphis. The stats may not show it, but he always seems to make a big play or 2, that 4th quarter block that started the break was the play that turned the game around today.</div>

Wow, CohanHater, you must be the good luck charm. Two games in a row you've attended that we've won. Nice!

Harrington at Center might be tolerable if Beans provides the energy we need off the bench and everybody else besides Harrington is rebounding the ball.

 

<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Like I said before though, he shines in games against Memphis.</div>
I guess you don't remember this game. Hehe.
http://www.nba.com/games/20060213/MEMGSW/recap.html

 

<div class="quote_poster">Gohn Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I guess you don't remember this game. Hehe.
http://www.nba.com/games/20060213/MEMGSW/recap.html</div>

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