West First Round: [#6] Golden State Warriors vs. [#3] Denver Nuggets

[EmpireWF]

Game 1 - Sat April 20, Golden State at Denver, 5:30 p.m., ESPN
Game 2 - Tue April 23, Golden State at Denver, 10:30 p.m., TNT
Game 3 - Fri April 26, Denver at Golden State, 10:30 p.m., ESPN2
Game 4 - Sun April 28, Denver at Golden State, 9:30 p.m., TNT
Game 5 * Tue April 30, Golden State at Denver, TBD, TBD
Game 6 * Thu May 2, Denver at Golden State, TBD, TBD
Game 7 * Sat May 4, Golden State at Denver, TBD, TNT

 

[Nico]

This is just the dream matchup to watch in the NBA. I'm sooo excited of course because i'm a warriors fan and they are finally in the playoffs again but also because matchups between Denver and Golden State are extremely fun to watch! This is going to be one hell of a series

 

[Point Blank]

This should be a great series to watch. Nuggets in 7

 

[JimLeavy59]

Nuggets in 5.

 

[Hasselbeck]

Will be such a great series. Nuggets in 6

 

[Tailback U]

Warriors need to play superb D to win this series.

I'm also very interested in seeing how Curry handles the pressure and intensity of the playoffs. He's as good of a shooter as I've ever seen but you know the Nuggets will step their D up to try and contain him.

I gotta believe. Dubs in 7.

 

[EmpireWF]

David Lee's FIRST playoff birth after something like 8 years in the league. GO LEE!

 

[Kuzzy Powers]

Warriors dont have the discipline, defense, and especially the coaching to beat Denver, a well coached team who is better than them at their own game. Of course... when you're playing a team like the Warriors, their is always a chance their 3 point shooting could light up and cause problems for any team. Nuggets are banged up, no Gallo, and Lawson still getting back from his injury, but their depth is very good and Wilson Chandler/Corey Brewer are more than admirable replacements for Gallo, and actually bring a defensive element to the starting 5 that is lacking otherwise. For a team that loves to run, Denver is also more than capable of playing defense in the half court and create most of their offense off turnovers and missed shots. Should be a really fun series to watch, ill say Denver in 6.

 

[Villain]

This matchup and the Clippers/Grizzlies should be the most interesting in the 1st round.

 

[godspeed]

Warriors dont have the discipline, defense, and especially the coaching to beat Denver, a well coached team who is better than them at their own game. Of course... when you're playing a team like the Warriors, their is always a chance their 3 point shooting could light up and cause problems for any team. Nuggets are banged up, no Gallo, and Lawson still getting back from his injury, but their depth is very good and Wilson Chandler/Corey Brewer are more than admirable replacements for Gallo, and actually bring a defensive element to the starting 5 that is lacking otherwise. For a team that loves to run, Denver is also more than capable of playing defense in the half court and create most of their offense off turnovers and missed shots. Should be a really fun series to watch, ill say Denver in 6.

Another key injury on Denver's side is Faried. It could be a huge factor if his ankle isn't 100%. Nugz took the season series, but all the games were close. W's could have won 2 of the games they lost, when they suffered some really bad in game meltdowns.

Bogut did not play in any of the 4 games vs Denver this year so that should hopefully help.

 

[godspeed]

Faried still banged up. Won't be starting, playing time may be limited.

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

Every coach and/or expert i've heard has said that Denver is the absolute worst matchup for the Warriors. Nuggets in 6.

 

[JimLeavy59]

Denver is not letting Jackson hide Curry defensively Fournier taking advantage.

 

[Villain]

Every coach and/or expert i've heard has said that Denver is the absolute worst matchup for the Warriors. Nuggets in 6.

Good, because if the Clippers advance I don't want them to face Golden State. The Warriors have been kryptonite for the Clippers.

 

[JimLeavy59]

Doris Burke is just awful.

 

[godspeed]

Good, because if the Clippers advance I don't want them to face Golden State. The Warriors have been kryptonite for the Clippers.

Clips Memphis winner draws okc-rox winner.

 

[JimLeavy59]

This series is going to be fun. :yep:

 

[JimLeavy59]

Andre Miller really came up big today.

 

[godspeed]

Almost stole that one. Really no business even being that close. Lee, Curry, Landry, Jack were 14-55 shooting going into the 4th qtr.

Don't even get me started with Mark Jackson right now. We looked like garbage for most of the game, with a few nice runs. Actually pulled it closer with Lee out. Denver looked out of sync for much of the game too. There was Jarrett Jack ownage every where, really bad game for him on offense and defense. Not looking forward to Faried coming back for Denver.

 

[godspeed]

David Lee out for the rest of the playoffs.