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

[Nico]

that will do it for us. this game was more than a heartbreaker also losing Lee. GS just doesnt have any depth at the big position to replace him. This is really sad to see after all the optimism every Warrior fan had going into the playoffs

 

[JimLeavy59]

Defense will be better without Lee though.

 

[Tailback U]

Fuck I didn't even know Lee was done until now. That is heartbreaking.

I can't even tell what Jackson's gameplan at the end of the game was. I think he just wanted Curry to get the ball and figure it out. Curry's gotta be more aware too when he has the ball, he has to expect 2 guys every time he touches it.

The defense at the end of the game was terrible, too. Miller killed them and they didn't even attempt to give whoever was on him some help. Atrocious team defense throughout the game.

 

[godspeed]

Fuck I didn't even know Lee was done until now. That is heartbreaking.

I can't even tell what Jackson's gameplan at the end of the game was. I think he just wanted Curry to get the ball and figure it out. Curry's gotta be more aware too when he has the ball, he has to expect 2 guys every time he touches it.

The defense at the end of the game was terrible, too. Miller killed them and they didn't even attempt to give whoever was on him some help. Atrocious team defense throughout the game.

The last two possessions where typical Mark Jackson. That's why bay area fans get so frustrated with him. He didn't really draw anything up and people standing around.

Curry is a great NBA player but he has a habit with getting too lax with the ball handling. Two to 3 times a game he will lose a ball out of bounds dribbling, or get it stolen like the 2nd last possession. Its hard to really fault the guy, such a great player. But you would figure a guy of that caliber and skill set shouldn't make those mistakes.

Klay and Bogut were great on defense yesterday, unfortunately no one else was. Jack was horrible on offense and defense, and the problem with Jackson he likes who he likes. Zone defense cut the lead down in the 4th and got us back in once Denver started missing shots.

Gotta love Jackson bringing in a cold Draymond Green off the bench in the last 2 min to play crunch time. Granted he had a big put back, but again Jackson likes who he likes. Draymond was a good defender during the year, but faded. Draymond hasn't played since April 12th due to injury yet Jackson feels compelled to put a rookie Draymond on veteran Andre Miller. Gets me more mad the more I think about it..lol.

Also Harrison Barnes started off the game having a good flow, and then Andre Miller takes him for a few buckets, Barnes had one good block and then Jackson goes all out three guards with jack. jack gets lit up by Miller though every trip but Jackson leaves Jack on him.

We will have to see how bad it will hurt not having Lee. Denver's frontline was giving us all sorts of problems yesterday and we kept on forcing it inside. Maybe this will make us not force the issue so much. But might get blasted on the boards with Faried back.

 

[Tailback U]

They've had the same issues all year so to expect anything different in the playoffs is a bit unrealistic but it's still hard not to get frustrated because they haven't been able to fix them.

Klay is a pure shooter. I like how hard he goes to the rim sometimes but you can tell he knows he's not going to finish and he doesn't draw any fouls, either. It's like he drives hard but then softens up the closer he gets to the hoop, he is looking for the foul rather than trying to make the bucket.

Barnes, on the other hand, doesn't drive nearly as much as he should and looks lost out there sometimes. It's like he hasn't quite figured out what his role is, which I understand, because he's just a rookie. He needs to be way more aggressive, call for the ball, attack the rim, and not worry about getting the ball to Curry or someone else.

I'm going to the Sharks game tonight so I won't be able to watch tonights game. Hopefully they can steal 1 because I think Denver is going to have a really tough time taking both at Golden State.

 

[godspeed]

They've had the same issues all year so to expect anything different in the playoffs is a bit unrealistic but it's still hard not to get frustrated because they haven't been able to fix them.

Klay is a pure shooter. I like how hard he goes to the rim sometimes but you can tell he knows he's not going to finish and he doesn't draw any fouls, either. It's like he drives hard but then softens up the closer he gets to the hoop, he is looking for the foul rather than trying to make the bucket.

Barnes, on the other hand, doesn't drive nearly as much as he should and looks lost out there sometimes. It's like he hasn't quite figured out what his role is, which I understand, because he's just a rookie. He needs to be way more aggressive, call for the ball, attack the rim, and not worry about getting the ball to Curry or someone else.

I'm going to the Sharks game tonight so I won't be able to watch tonights game. Hopefully they can steal 1 because I think Denver is going to have a really tough time taking both at Golden State.

Klay has been better finishing at the basket but still not very good for a player with his skill. He blew a layup inside 3 min of the game in a crucial stretch.

I wish Jackson had more confidence in Barnes. Barnes is good out there, doesn't try to do to much, and shoots at a slightly better percentage than Klay and less turnovers then Klay. I just wish Jackson would let the kid just play his game. Barnes came out with alot of poise in Game 1 knocking down two early shots, then Jackson opted to go with the 3 guard lineup with Jack. Tonight could be a chance for Barnes to get that opportunity, but knowing what I put up with jackson all year, he will go with three guard lineup or give Draymond some serious run. I was OK with Draymond's minutes during the season, I like Draymond's game, but the guy is hurt and hasn't played in a few weeks and Jackson just gonna throw him out there most likely just like he did vs Andre Miller.

 

[Tailback U]

I think Barnes should get more time but he disappears out there too often for a guy that talented. It's clear he doesn't really know his role yet and isn't too confident calling for the ball or taking the game into his own hands when he should.

Maybe if Jackson would just keep him in and let him get comfortable he would gain more confidence, though.

 

[JimLeavy59]

God Curry's jumper is too wet.

 

[Golden Taters]

I love watching this Warriors team, they shot the lights OUT tonight.

Denver couldn't do anything to slow them down, someone was always open to hit down that open 3 all game. It's amazing some of these shots Curry can make and he does it was just ease. I really like what Jarrett Jack adds to this team, especially when he's running the point with Curry still on the floor.

This is a good series, I hope (and think) Golden State will hang on. They just can't go cold (Curry and Klay can be streaky) or be physically dominated with Denver's size now that David Lee is out.

 

[Nico]

What a huge game and effort by this team without David Lee! Just an incredible game by all the guys who were on the floor. I just love this team!!!

 

[godspeed]

Curry's ankle injury was a little worse than people thought. Even though he finished the game, the ankle really swelled up the last two days. Curry said if the game was played today he wouldn't have been able to play. Let's hope all swelling is gone by tomorrow night. He said he is confident he should be able to play by tip tomorrow, but that ankle is going to be sore. Hopefully it will be ok.

 

[Nico]

I read today that he's probable to play tonight but will be far from 100%. This is really hard after Lee is already out and Curry now banged up. The crowd will have to carry the team

 

[godspeed]

I read today that he's probable to play tonight but will be far from 100%. This is really hard after Lee is already out and Curry now banged up. The crowd will have to carry the team

Curry was not on the floor for the morning shoot around and has been getting round the clock treatment. Jackson says he will be a game time decision. Curry would not comment today and said he would be willing to take pain killing injections.

I think he plays, I know he won't be anywhere close to full strength. But I do not like the sound and tone of some of the updates I'm reading.

 

[godspeed]

curry in starting lineup.

 

[JimLeavy59]

Denver only has themselves to blame too much hero ball late in this game.

 

[EmpireWF]

Lawson losing the ball on their final play just cannot happen.

 

[Nico]

This game tonight is probably the most important one. I think the winner of this game will take the series.
Hopefully Golden State is more concentrated than in the last game. The turnovers in the first half almost killed us. Looking forward to a bounce back game by Klay

 

[Realist]

GS is an exciting team to watch

come along way in a short time from this moment

 

[Tailback U]

I don't know how anyone could not like this team. They are so fun to watch, especially at home.

All of them make plays and keep a wave of energy going throughout the game.

It was great to finally see Bogut get loose like that early on, then then Jack, Thompson and Barnes started taking over and finally Curry sealed the deal. A typical script that no one saw coming. Jack in particular was just awesome tonight.

Not saying it's over, though. The Warriors are hot right now but that can easily change in 1 game. I really hope they can close it out so these guys can get some rest.

How funny is it that Curry wasn't elected to the All-Star Game. They should change the name of it to the Veterans Game.

 

[Juggernaut]

Curry-Thompson are an amazing duo. I hope the Warriors are able to retain those two long term.