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Golden State Warriors Blog: Cavs beat Warriors
Warriors Basketball Game, Jan. 30, 2007

Cleveland 124, Golden State 97 -- The AP reports: LeBron James rested his smarting toe, and Sasha Pavlovic made sure the Cleveland Cavaliers didn't stub theirs. Pavlovic scored a career-high 24 points filling in for his injured teammate and the Cavaliers rolled without their superstar, pounding the Golden State Warriors 124-97 on Tuesday night. James missed his second game in a less than a week with a sprained right big toe, an injury that isn't going to improve without rest. Cleveland's medical staff advised James to take the night off and there's a chance he could miss more games... Donyell Marshall added 15 points, Zydrunas Ilgauskas 14 with 10 rebounds and Cleveland snapped a three-game losing streak at home while getting eight players in double figures for the first time since April 22, 1994... Baron Davis scored 21 points to lead the Warriors, who opened a six-game trip with one they'd like to forget.



Golden State Warriors Blog: Roberson Gone
Jan. 5, 2007

The Golden State Warriors have waived guard Anthony Roberson, who was originally signed as a free agent training camp invitee on October 2, 2006, appeared in 20 games for the Warriors this season, averaging 5.6 points and 1.0 rebound in 11.4 minutes per contest. The Warriors roster currently stands at 14 players.

The last Warriors game was an awesome marathon against the Grizzlies. Memphis won 144-135. And the game didn't even reach overtime. Both teams were jacking up shots as quickly as possible and neither squad missed too often, with Golden State shooting 48-of-101 for 47.5% (plus 18-of-46 three-pointers) and Memphis hitting 53-of-95 (and 12-of-22 threes).

Matt Barnes had a breakout game with 36 points (on 28 shot attempts), 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 blocks.

The next Warriors game is at home against the Sonics.

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Golden State Warriors Blog: Warriors Weekly
Jan. 4, 2007

STRONG STRETCH DESPITE INJURIES: Over the last seven games, Golden State has posted a 5-2 record despite injuries at various times during that stretch to Jason Richardson, Monta Ellis, Mickael Pietrus and Troy Murphy amongst others…During that seven-game stretch, the Warriors have gone 3-2 on the road and 2-0 at home.

LOVIN THAT HOME COOKIN: Golden State won its fifth consecutive game at ORACLE Arena as it outlasted Boston 110-100 on Friday night (12/29)...Golden State is averaging 109.3 ppg on 49.1%FG shooting at ORACLE Arena while holding opponents to 101.2 ppg on 43.8%FG...Thus far, the Warriors are 13-5 at home this season.

DOING THE LINEUP SHUFFLE: Through 33 games, the Warriors own a 17-16 record. In those 33 games, Don Nelson has used 17 different starting lineup combinations.

BARON'S PLAY DEMANDING ALL-STAR ATTENTION: Overall this season, Baron Davis is averaging 21.3 points (19th in NBA), 4.6 rebounds, 8.4 assists (6th in NBA) and 1.97 steals (5th in NBA)...Over his last eight games, is averaging 23.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, 8.3 assists and 1.88 steals in 39.8 minutes...During his last 15 games, he is averaging 22.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 8.9 assists, and 1.80 steals...In fact, of the NBA guards who are averaging at least six assists per game, only Allen Iverson (31.2), Gilbert Arenas (30.5) and Dwyane Wade (27.5) have a higher points per game average.

DAVIS PLAYING BEST BALL OF CAREER: Baron Davis, a two-time Eastern Conference All-Star earlier in his career, is on track to have arguably the finest season of his NBA career.

BARNES PROVING HIS WORTH: Entering the 2006-07 season, Matt Barnes had seen action in 137 games over three seasons with the L.A. Clippers, Sacramento, New York and Philadelphia...This season, in four games against his former mates (Sacramento - three times and Philadelphia - once) Barnes has played with avengeance...He’s averaging 18.5 points, 6.3 points, 1.5 assists and 1.25 steals in those four games...Had a career-high 32 points vs. Sacramento in Oakland on (12/12)…Against Philadelphia, had a team-high 25 points including a franchise-tying seven three-point field goals, eight rebounds, three assists and one block in 45 minutes...Overall this season, Barnes is averaging 10.6 points including 46.1% 3FG (9th in NBA), 4.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 31 games (15 starts) this season...He’s started each of the last seven games and 15 times overall...As a starter, he’s averaging 15.9 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.33 steals and 1.00 block.

PIETRUS CONTINUES STRONG PLAY: Mickael Pietrus has started each of the last 16 games played and 24 games overall this season...In last 15 contests averging 15.7 points and 5.5 rebounds in 34.1 minutes...Overall, this season he is averaging 14.2 points on 51.7% (156-302 FG -- 21st in NBA) shooting, 5.2 rebounds and 1.00 block (31st in NBA) in 28 games.

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Golden State Warriors Blog: Road Losses Pile Up
By Allan Brown, Dec. 18, 2006

Let’s get realistic – now that the GSW has hit their first extended road trip of the season, the big question is whether or not they have the wherewithal to overcome adversity and win some games in some tough arenas. So far, on this six game road trip through three different climates, the GSW has put up the good fight, but have fallen short in both PHX and TOR. In both games, the GSW has been out-rebounded (a common theme these days, especially with a team that plays small and does not extend the bench) and really does not play very good defense. To win on the road, teams must slow the game down and play good defense. Unfortunately, this team reminds me of the mediocre days of Run TMC where Coach Nelson’s teams played more games with scores like 120 – 115 (see Sunday v. TOR) as opposed to games that are highly contested on the defensive end. Personally, I was never a huge fan of the Run TMC brand of ball that Nelson brought to Oakland in the late 80’s and early 90’s with a squad laden in offensive talent (Mullin, Richmond, Hardaway, Higgins and Marculionus (sp)) and not much rebounding or interior defensive. Unless this team buckles down on the defensive end, I expect more road losses, lots of offensive and at the end, a 41 – 41 run of the mill squad.

Golden State Warriors Blog: Long, Winding Road
By Allan Brown, Dec. 16, 2006

How would like to pack for a road trip during the month of December that takes you to the desert one night, then have to travel 3,000 miles away, across the border to the frigid shores of Lake Ontario for an afternoon game, then to the whipping winds of the Meadowlands (thank goodness for Sunday night in NYC)? It does not stop there; you end up having to break out the wool sweater for a night along the banks of the frigid Charles River before hiking to Disneyland and South Beach. How’s that for a road trip? Well, the GSW embarks tonight after a thrilling come-from-behind 109 – 107 home victory over HOU.

First the road trip – the GSW better be ready for one helluva ride the next eight days. Last year, the GSW went 0 – 5 and basically eliminated themselves from any serious consideration for the remainder of the season. This year, rest assured that Don Nelson will not let this team tank on this trip, no matter has crazy the extremes may be. The suitcase will be packed with wool sweaters, winter gloves and Speedos for that afternoon in PHX and that trip to South Beach (the most dreaded venue for NBA coaches).

Back to the court. In the last 2 games, Andris Biedrins has played nearly perfect basketball. At home Tues. night v. SAC, he goes 7/7 FG 6/6 FT (no typo here) for 20/13 in a blowout where the GSW played 6 players for 230 of 240 player minutes. Then Thursday night, he come off the bench (Adonal Foyle gets the start v. Yao Ming) and Biedrins goes 6/7 FG 3/3 FT (again, no typo) for 15/4. All this one week after he was embarrassed by Yao in Houston and was pulled by Nelson for “mercy”. GSW fans should be ecstatic about Biedrins play; he is a totally different player from his first two seasons, when he was totally lost on the floor, had no post-up game and could not break 50% from the line. Kudos to Biedrins for hard work to improve his game and to Coach Nelson for getting him prepared to play the best big man in the game, nine days after he was schooled.

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Golden State Warriors Blog: Dunleavy Steps Up
By Allan Brown, Nov. 28, 2006

Congratulations to the GSW. After tonight’s 111 – 102 victory against the SAS (first SAS road loss of the season, the GSW has beaten the following upper echelon teams during the first month of the season: DAL, UTAH, SAS and DET. This is a big accomplishment for a team that notoriously plays poorly against teams that have strong half-court games. In tonight’s win v. SAS, Andris Biedrins continues to secure his place as a legitimate low post player with 18pts, 15 rebounds and 6 blocks in 42 minutes. He stood up tall against the best big man in the league, Tim Duncan (22pts, 6 rebs, 6 blks).

This was a well-played game by both teams. GSW shortened the bench to eight players, with three playing over 40 minutes. SAS did the same with four of five starters plays 38+ minutes. Most importantly for the GSW, Mike Dunleavy has adjusted to coming off the bench and is making major contributions on both ends of the floor. I wrote in the beginning of the season that he should be a 20/6/6 player. He will not get the 20pts/game, but he is scoring more than 14/game in the last 5 and making contributions that do not show up in the box score. Last Monday v. PHX, he took 5 offensive fouls. He consistently is pushing the ball up the floor and has shown excellent play-making abilities in the absence of Baron Davis (ribs), taking the onus off of second year phenom Monta Ellis. Dunleavy still needs to understand that he needs to push the ball into the paint, especially when he enters games. He has a tendency to launch from behind the arc after entering the game, which brings few if any positives to teammates, let only himself. He is a better penetrator than jump shooter and he is not afraid to mix it up in the paint. He needs to get involved early and penetrating/dishing to the open man is his best way to make significant contributions. I am sure Don Nelson agrees.

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Golden State Warriors Blog: Great Performance
By Allan Brown, Nov. 26, 2006

The GSW frontcourt was outstanding last night, holding the highly praised UTAH bigman (Andrei Kirilenko, Mehmut Okur and Carlos Boozer) to 12 points total while scoring 53 of their own in a 91 – 78 victory in OAK. Of significance was the interior passing game by the GSW, something I cannot remember seeing in the 14 years I have been doing stats for GSW radio. Troy Murphy and Andris Biedrins played tremendous games (Biedrins has really stepped his game up – he is a legitimate threat at the “5”) and Matt Barnes showed Don Nelson and all in attendance why he deserves minutes. He is very athletic and not afraid to get his hands up on the defensive end. Biedrins and Murphy combined for eight blocks (Murphy rarely gets any blocks and he had three last night). UTAH came into the game with the Association’s best record and honestly, with the exception of a 10 – 0 run to end the half, were manhandled by the GSW frontcourt.

In summary, GSW has proven that they can beat any team in this league on any given tonight. Question is, can the GSW do it consistently and will the team rise to the task when the schedule takes them to the road, where the GSW have only played 4 of their first 14 games. Tomorrow night – Tim Duncan and the SAS come to town. This will be a doozy!

Golden State Warriors Blog: Tough Stretch
By Allan Brown, Nov. 25, 2006

After two tough losses at home to PHX and DEN (both by 3pts), the GSW have a five game stretch that will be very tough. Currently at 7 – 5, GSW travels to DEN to complete the home and home, then return home for a big match-up Sat v. UTAH, followed by home games Monday and Wednesday and Saturday v. SAS, IND and NOK. These are huge games for the GSW, a squad that is banged up at the PG, SF and PF. Baron Davis is clearly not himself, trying to play through badly bruised ribs; Jason Richardson played his best game of the season Wednesday night v. DEN but clearly is not at full speed since knee surgery. JRICH just does not have the hops right now and is slow off the dribble and Troy Murphy has been tentative under the glass because of a broken nose. Keith McLeod and Zarko Cabarkapa are still not at full strength (ankle and back).

Despite all the injuries, the GSW needs to show more toughness under the glass. While Andris Biedrins has really picked up his game this year (fyi - so has Micheal Pietrus), the GSW cannot continue to make Reggie Evans and others from the same cloth look like Elvin Hayes. Evans banged an bruised the GSW interior defensive Wednesday night for 9pts and 14 rebs (most in the second quarter); he was the difference maker in the game. The GSW have a chance to rectify Wednesday’s mistake tonight, a game I consider a “must-win” road game, especially since the next four at home will be difficult games.

Golden State Warriors Blog: Eric Musselman Returns
By Allan Brown, Nov. 17, 2006

Thursday night, Eric Musselman and his SAC Kings visit OAK for a national televised game v. GSW. Now remember, Musselman served as GSW’s head man for two season (’02 – ’03 and “03 – ’04). He left GSW under not so wonderful terms, despite the fact that GSW was a viable competitor during his tenure (38 - 44 and 37 -45 respective). Musselman is an intense guy who had fundamental disagreements with numerous players, namely Adonal Foyle, Jason Richardson, Troy Murphy and most notably, Mike Dunleavy.

As GSW coach, Musselman was caught in a tough spot – win now AND play young experienced talent like Mike Dunleavy and Micheal Pietrus or feel the wrath of management for not developing the young talent and not winning. He was unable to balance the two, which ultimately lead to his dismissal one month after Chris Mullin officially took over the reigns from Garry St. Jean as head of basketball operations.

Musselman should be proud of what he did with the GSW and hopefully he has learned how to delicately balance the expectations of management and the development/minutes of his roster. I wish him well with SAC – he starts off with a pretty good roster, fulled with a nice mix of veterans and young second and third year players. Ron Artest is a super player and when teamed with Mike Bibby, Shaaref Abdul Rahim and Brad Miller (out with injury) and upstart Kevin Martin, SAC is more than a formidable opponent for all teams, including SAS, HOU, CLEVE and other NBA elite.

Golden State Warriors Blog: Two Different Points
By Allan Brown, Nov. 15, 2006

Since the opening night debacle v. LAL, the GSW has played some pretty good basketball. They are now 5 – 3 after winning the first game of a 7 game home stand, beating the upstart TOR 110 – 99, creating the crest of an 18 -3 run in the 4th quarter. While the GSW are taking a beating on the boards (no shock here), the starting backcourt of Monte Ellis and Baron Davis are driving the GSW, using unique styles based on their physiques. Ellis, a second year player who came to the GSW straight from high school, is cat-quick (think Tony Parker and Devin Harris) with good court sense. He can break down a defender without issues and makes positive things happen in and out of the paint. Baron Davis, the seven year veteran from UCLA, is a more physical player and a superb defender. Davis came to Don Nelson’s GSW in better shape and has embraced his leadership role. He also is fierceless in the paint and has done a pretty job distributing the ball (7.9 asst/game). He is playing a crazy number of minutes (37/game; 3 games over 44 minutes), mostly because Jason Richardson is not 100% healthy (knee).

Ellis’ play should not be a major surprise to any GSW follower, but he certainly is turning heads around the league. Nelson knows that his decision making will get better, resulting in less turnovers and more trips to the stripe. Davis is working hard to shed his wrap as a locker room cancer and while he dribbles a bit too much (are your reading this Starbury?), he is making others like Andris Biedrins (more on him tomorrow), Ellis and Micheal Pietrus better players.

The GSW, with limited post play, is improving game by game and with Davis and Ellis firmly entrenched in the rotation, the GSW can be competitive with every team in the Association. It will be interesting to see how Nelson allocates minutes when Richardson is back in high gear.

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Golden State Warriors Blog: Allergic to the Low Post
By Allan Brown, Nov. 10, 2006

Last night’s game vs. NOK in OAK reminded me of the GSW under Mike Montgomery. The GSW shot well (51.3%) hit the foul shots (81.1% on 30 – 37), hit a high percentage from behind the arc (13 – 34 for 38.2%) – numbers that should spell ROUT! But the GSW beat the NOK 121 – 116. in a game that was decided in the last 30 seconds. Why?

Well, NOK outbounded the GSW on the glass (20 – 7 on the offensive boards). NOK outscored GSW 58 – 38 in the paint. However, 19 NOK turnovers led to 30 GSW points while GSW only turned the ball over 12 times (10 pts). Baron Davis was on fire (36/9) with 0 turnovers, offsetting Chris Paul’s career high of 34 point (with 10 assts and 6 turnovers). But the GSW scored 0 points on low post play. Basically, this means that when your team has no low post presence, you better shoot very well from behind the arc and foul line or the opposition better be off their game. In last night’s game, both occurred and the GSW prevailed. But, as in years past, they will not win many games like this. They need to get better low block play from Troy Murphy, Andris Biedrins (19 minutes, 3 pts, 6 rebs. 6 fouls) and Ike Diogu (DNP – Injury) we will continue to say “Same old Warriors”.



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