It’s time for Feltbot to check himself in to rehab. Warriors rehab. I’ve fought through the pain of the cataclysm of injuries that have beset the Warriors since the pre-season. I’ve slapped a little tape on, taken a few Lagavulin injections, and trotted out my doleful observations day after day. But I’ve reached the end of my rope with this game. Corey Maggette out and now Monta Ellis injured again? I can’t take anymore. I’m taking a break from recapping games at least until we hear that Monta Ellis is OK and returning to action.
I will be putting up Open Threads if you care to continue the conversation in the comments section. I have greatly enjoyed talking hoops with all of you who have joined me here, and will gladly add to any discussion that arises. I just need a break from recapping.
I’ll start the ball rolling: A lot of positive things went on in this game before the latest disaster du jour: A strong emphasis on ball-movement, spearheaded by having Curry run the point. A huge step forward by Anthony Morrow, most impressively to me inside the paint. Small forward is his natural position in the NBA, despite his size. Another great game by Anthony Tolliver, that had me wondering how he got lost in the D-league. He has a real knack for rebounding, and a terrific basketball IQ. Both Beans and Turiaf finally rounding into shape, and finally running the plays.
That’s all I’ve got. I’ll leave the rest to you.
Categories: Game Recaps · Golden State Warriors
Tagged: Golden State Warriors
In their last game, horrible as it was, the Warriors showed a few positive developments. Morrow came off the injured list. Curry came off the respirator. Tolliver got an NBA contract and responded by looking like an NBA power forward. Biedrins had his best game of the season.
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Categories: Pre-Game Jitters · Previews
Tagged: Andris Biedrins, Anthony Tolliver, corey maggette, Monta Ellis, Stephen Curry
My recap of this game is posted on Golden State of Mind. Comment here or there as you like, I will be checking both.
Categories: Game Recaps · Golden State Warriors
My Pre-Game Jitters have been posted on Golden State of Mind. I will be posting my recap of this game there as well.
Categories: Pre-Game Jitters · Previews
Tagged: Golden State Warriors, Monta Ellis
The Warriors lost their seventh game in a row last night, and are currently the third worst team in the league, by record. It is easy to get down as a Warriors fan watching this season play out, particularly when the Warriors don’t give much of an effort, as we saw in the Houston game. In this game, however, with the return from injury of Corey Maggette, and the return to dominance of Monta Ellis, we saw the return of the heart and effort that has characterized the Warriors’ play in this most tragic and difficult of seasons. As a fan, I can derive enjoyment from that, even if the result is a loss. Keep reading →
Categories: Game Recaps · Golden State Warriors
Tagged: Andris Biedrins, Anthony Morrow, anthony randolph, CJ Watson, corey maggette, Don Nelson, Golden State Warriors, Monta Ellis, Rony Turiaf, Stephen Curry
Vlad Rad is the latest Warrior casualty. Nellie stated post-game last night that he is shutting Vlad down indefinitely until his achilles tendon heals. So fingers out, everybody. It’s Dallas, scene of the 6-man massacre, so let’s count what we have left. Keep reading →
Categories: Pre-Game Jitters · Previews
Tagged: Coby Karl, corey maggette, Don Nelson, Monta Ellis, Stephen Curry, Vladimir Radmanovich
The Warriors are in Houston tonight. The Rockets have struggled badly after a hot start to the season. They are 4-6 in January, and have lost 4 out of 5 games on their current home stand. Their problem has been putting the ball in the hole. With Trevor Ariza and Shane Battier at the two and three, the Rockets are perhaps the only team in the league that doesn’t have a natural scorer at either of the wing positions. Their effort to make Ariza into a go-to guy has been a failure: He is shooting a miserable 38% from the floor, taking 15 shots a game, and 30% from three, taking 6 a game. Keep reading →
Categories: Golden State Warriors · Pre-Game Jitters · Previews
Tagged: Andris Biedrins, corey maggette, Don Nelson, Golden State Warriors, Monta Ellis, Stephen Curry, Vladimir Radmanovich
This game highlighted a lot of the things that the Warriors are currently lacking. The Warriors lack, quite obviously, a long wing defender who could have been used to guard Kevin Durant. No Stephen Jackson, no Kelenna Azubuike, not even a Cartier Martin. Durant went for an effortless 45 and 11. The Warriors lack, at least at the moment, a starting center who can rebound and defend the paint. The Thunder out-rebounded the Warriors by 14, and Russell Westbrook went to the line for 17 free throws, making 14 on the way to a 28 point 8 assist performance. The Warriors lack a power forward who is capable of matching up against the Jeff Greens of the league. Like, perhaps, Anthony Randolph. The Warriors were forced to give Anthony Tolliver help on Green, which exacerbated their problems on the boards.
And the Warriors lack Monta Ellis, superstar. Monta is back, but he has not been the star of any of the three games he has played since his return.
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Categories: Game Recaps · Golden State Warriors
Tagged: Andris Biedrins, CJ Watson, Coby Karl, corey maggette, Don Nelson, Golden State Warriors, Monta Ellis, Rony Turiaf, stephen jackson, Vladimir Radmanovich
The Warriors are gettting +8.5 against the Thunder, and I have no interest. That’s what we’ve come to. That’s how far the Warriors’ effort has slipped since Monta injured his ankle. And now that Monta has been passed over as an all-star, and dreams of individual glory are no longer available to fuel his effort, it’s possible that there is another reason for his lackluster play since returning. Like depression. Keep reading →
Categories: Golden State Warriors · Pre-Game Jitters · Previews
Tagged: corey maggette, Don Nelson, Golden State Warriors, Monta Ellis
Steven Jackson showed his love for coach Don Nelson and his former teammates with hugs and smiles before tipoff last night, right before burying them with a dominant performance before the booing ignorant in Oracle arena. That’s who Stephen Jackson is, and that’s what he does on the basketball court.
In his comments both before and after the game, Jackson stressed that his actions in forcing a trade from the Warriors had absolutely nothing to do with Don Nelson or his teammates. About Nelson, he said “I have a lot of respect and love for Don Nelson.” And he was equally effusive in his praise and affection for his teammates. The reason why Jackson wanted off the Warriors was because of the ownership. He wants to play for ownership that wants to win, and he doesn’t believe that’s the case with the Warriors’ owner. I think he’s right about that, and I don’t blame him one bit.
Go in peace, Stephen Jackson.
I just got around to watching the game on tape, and was again depressed by the let down in effort that the Warriors are currently going through. It appears to be contagious, because my energy level is suffering along with the Warriors, particularly after a long hard night battling over the green felt. So if you’re looking for an insightful recap, I’m going to pass the ball to the consistently excellent Mike Massa at the Examiner. He hit this nail on the head.
Categories: Charlotte Bobcats · Game Recaps · Golden State Warriors
Tagged: Don Nelson, Golden State Warriors, stephen jackson
