Warriors vs. Bulls Nov. 9, 2005 (FSN 5:30)

<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Run BJM:</div><div class="quote_post">I thought the bench was fine. Pietrus got 13 points and 3 rebounds on relatively good shooting. Fisher got 15 pts, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals. Taft got 7 points 6 rebounds and a block. Zarko played like crap and Cheany is just invisible, I cant wait for Ike to come back, Zarko is REALLY dissapointing.</div>

Sorry, you're absolutely right. I had a few too many drinks tonight. I was specifically talking about Zarko.

 

Can you guys recount all the bad calls the refs had against the Warriors? Let's see,
1) J-Rich gets stepped on the ankle by Chandler, ball rolls out of bounds, Chicago ball.
2) Pietrus gets a steal, fast break with Zarko, passes off to Zarko for an easy layin, basket called off because Pietrus supposedly ran into the defender out of control.
3) Chandler does a dribble hand off while moving his back while Derek Fisher runs into it, no call for offensive foul.
4) Chandler sets a pick and moves his elbow outwards and almost decapitates Fisher, no call for offensive foul.

 

<div class="quote_poster">Quoting openglfx:</div><div class="quote_post">Can you guys recount all the bad calls the refs had against the Warriors? Let's see,
1) J-Rich gets stepped on the ankle by Chandler, ball rolls out of bounds, Chicago ball.
2) Pietrus gets a steal, fast break with Zarko, passes off to Zarko for an easy layin, basket called off because Pietrus supposedly ran into the defender out of control.
3) Chandler does a dribble hand off while moving his back while Derek Fisher runs into it, no call for offensive foul.
4) Chandler sets a pick and moves his elbow outwards and almost decapitates Fisher, no call for offensive foul.</div>

The NBA fusses about it's image and allows blind babboons to ref-but compensates with a dress code. Okay,having players dress up like pimps ain't right,but the integrity of the sport is at risk if refs get to make up rules,ignore rules,or just guess at calls the folks in the nosebleed seats could see.

The W's lost by 1,Fish was our leading rebounder and Murphy-Dunleavy combined for 1-12 from 3. The Bulls must have WANTED to give us this game,we just stubbornly refused to take it. High % shots....is it such a difficult concept?

 

<div class="quote_poster">Quoting REREM:</div><div class="quote_post">High % shots....is it such a difficult concept?</div>



Basketball really is a SIMPLE game. But, for whatever reason, the NBA players refuse to make it so.

 

As we saw, perimeter shooting can only do so much. When they were shooting horribly in the second half, it was obvious they need someone in the post who can score on high % shots. But with no inside threat, if the Warriors go cold, they stay cold.

 

<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Run BJM:</div><div class="quote_post">I dont know if either of the last two were the inbound play where Chandler hooked him and when he let go Fisher accidentally fouled the shooter on a 3 pointer. That one really hurt, especially when Chandler clearly grabbed Fisher, it wasnt even subtle.</div>

I believe it was number 4 where Fisher gets cooked and then Ben Gordon gets fouled hitting a 3 pointer. I'm not even sure if Fisher had regained his balance yet because of getting checked across the neck.

 

IKE...get well SOON!

 

Actually I thought that changing the lineup was the right thing to do. Our starters were launching 3s when they should've been attacking the hoop. When playing back to back games on the road the team needs to know to get to the hoop. The legs simply won't be there for the long jumpers.

 

wth happened i had to miss the game!!! we were up by 10 in the 3rd when i turned off my radio!!! crap!!!

 

Baron did not seem like his regular self, although he still filled up the stat sheet well. He needs to be the one getting in the lane when they fall in love with the 3 ball. I guess its hard when you're sitting on the bench for half of the 4th quater.

 

<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Rudeezy:</div><div class="quote_post">Baron did not seem like his regular self, although he still filled up the stat sheet well. He needs to be the one getting in the lane when they fall in love with the 3 ball. I guess its hard when you're sitting on the bench for half of the 4th quater.</div>

Couldn't you tell he's playing injured? If he wasn't injured he would've drove at will. No chance in hell the Bulls would pull this one out. He was very slow and favoring his hammy. In the end, poor shot selection, settling for the 3 and jumpers too much. They should've just pounded it inside.

 

Not only was he playing injured, but the starters all played heavy minutes the night before. Zarko, Pietrus, and the fellas needed to go at the hoop and at the least draw a foul or two. That breaks up the run and gets some of the players out of the game.

 

<div class="quote_poster">Quoting CohanHater:</div><div class="quote_post">Not only was he playing injured, but the starters all played heavy minutes the night before. Zarko, Pietrus, and the fellas needed to go at the hoop and at the least draw a foul or two. That breaks up the run and gets some of the players out of the game.</div>

+1

It was just an ugly game with a few bright spots. I'll be at the game this Friday and I am hoping we can stomp the Knicks and play OUR style, not Larry Brown's slow-down style.

 

Oh my god we need Ike badly. Getting Zarko off the floor would be amazing let alone get someone who shoots a high %.

Fisher has been solid. No complaints about that guy.

Foyle played 2 good games NY & Mil but came back to his former self last night. Can that guy catch a basketball? Seriously!! He'll have his good moments but he's not a starter. We don't really have one right now but Mullin's gotta do something to get someone bigger who can catch.

Taft is looking very good. Not ready for big minutes but down the stretch he will get them. Great hands, looking thinner, playing with heart.

 

It's sad when the old man Alonzo who had a kidney transplant is getting way better numbers than Foyle, and that guy is a back up. He's getting double doubles and had like 7 blocks yesterday!

Anyway, I feel we should play Miles and Fisher more. I really want to see Baron fresh on the court with a fully healed hamstring. Playing 30 mins a night does not help a injured hamstring.

 

What problem did you have with Foyle? He's not an offensive minded center. He consistently changed shots, blocked a few, Knocked 3 or 4 balls out of bounds, and put the ball back when he needed to be. I thought he looked pretty good yesterday. If you think a starting center needs to put in 15 a night, then you're sorely mistaken. Simply put, Foyle is the only true defensive body that we have in the front line. You don't run the ball through the center when you have the style of team that we have. Both of our Guards are talented and Baron penetrates, and JRich plays the high post. Once Diogu comes back, Foyle will be the perfect center to play alongside him.