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Game Thread # 33 -- at Golden State

by sungo on Jan 6, 2008 11:00 PM CST in Game Threads

The dreaded fogafini...

Let me quick and to the point. If you think Stephen Jackson is a viable MVP candidate then you are really, really stupid. People seemed to be enamored with him because the Warriors started off 1-5 during his suspension and are 18-10 since his return. OMG HE MUST BE THE KEY TO THE TEAM!11!!!

Except, of course, he's not. That's Baron Davis.

Let me ask you this. Let's presume Stephen Jackson played the entire season and put up the same exact stats he's currently putting up. Let's also presume that Golden State was 22-12 instead of 19-15 (22-12 being the same winning percentage as 18-10). Would ANYBODY be touting Stephen Jackson as an MVP candidate? No. Of course not.

There's also the little pertinent tidbit that he's not having a very good offensive season. Yeah, he's putting up 20 points a game, but his TS% is an abysmal 51.6% and team is only 0.7 PTS / 100 possessions better with him on the court (compared to Baron Davis at +14.5 PTS / 100 possessions). Stephen Jackson's PER is also below average at 14.86. Below. Average. As in less than average. As in less than Matt Bonner's. The man is playing worse than a ginger. Seriously people. This Stephen Jackson for MVP idiocy has got to stop.

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Re: Game Thread # 33 -- at Golden State

I can't help but like the Warriors. Their crazy helter skelter style, all the bad shots they take, their poor defense. But more than anything else, I'll always be grateful to them for taking the Mavs out in the first round. Just remembering that makes me feel all happy inside.

by Hipuks on Jan 7, 2008 12:15 AM CST reply actions

Re: Game Thread # 33 -- at Golden State

Spurs 102
Warriors 89

I like the warriors too, nelson has found a way to confuse oponents with strange lineups and a wacky offense/defense. Of course, that doesnt work with the spurs, our team has the highest IQ on the league and wont fall into their game

by Chilai on Jan 7, 2008 1:13 AM CST reply actions

Re: Game Thread # 33 -- at Golden State

Spurs 97
Warriors 94

by guille on Jan 7, 2008 3:16 AM CST reply actions

Re: Game Thread # 33 -- at Golden State

i havent made a score guess in a while.....not sure why, but:

SA 107
GS 100

poor warrior defense is just the tonic needed for a stale spurs offense of late...that and manu having his hopefully fresh legs back under him.

i also like golden state, but i'm not sure why. i do not like baron davis, but i do like his propensity for jacking up poor shots in the late game against our guys....he's sorta the poster boy for the warriors in that way...and a lot of NBA teams, really.

we need this one tonite, but i will admit to being somewhat distracted by the national championship football game for much of the evening. if spurs can avoid the second quarter noid that they hit last time out there, i will be able to tune into the second half and watch them cruise home.

by bones on Jan 7, 2008 9:14 AM CST reply actions

Re: Game Thread # 33 -- at Golden State

Spurs 98
Golden State 89

by Krukow on Jan 7, 2008 10:17 AM CST reply actions

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Spurs 101
Warriors 95

We owe these guys.

"I will slap you into a jelly!!!!"

by DennardC on Jan 7, 2008 10:27 AM CST reply actions

Re: Game Thread # 33 -- at Golden State

spurs 111
warriors 103

who are you who can summon fire without flint or tinder? there are some who call me ... tim.

by ptruser on Jan 7, 2008 10:41 AM CST reply actions

Re: Game Thread # 33 -- at Golden State

Spurs 103
Warriors 98

by 4Him on Jan 7, 2008 1:34 PM CST reply actions

Buckeyes And Spurs Ride Defense To Wins

SA: 97
GS: 90

Everyone be sure to watch The Ohio State Buckeyes beat LSU tonight in the BCS Championship game! And then of course stay up to see the Spurs win against the Warriors.

by ATLBraves4Life on Jan 7, 2008 4:47 PM CST reply actions

Re: Game Thread # 33 -- at Golden State

Spurs 113
Warriors 106

And I think LSU beats Ohio St. by two touchdowns and Andris Biedrins blocks Timmy at least four times.

by Aaronstampler on Jan 7, 2008 6:48 PM CST reply actions

Re: Game Thread # 33 -- at Golden State

Spurs 105
Warriors 100

Oberto unleashed.

by LatinD on Jan 7, 2008 7:22 PM CST reply actions

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Spurs 112
Warriors 98

Timmy goes wild with 30 points, 18 rebounds, and 5 blocked shots.

"In time we hate that which we often fear." (that means you Dallas)

by TerribleTim on Jan 7, 2008 8:12 PM CST reply actions

Re: Game Thread # 33 -- at Golden State

SA 108
GS 100

by sungo on Jan 7, 2008 9:12 PM CST reply actions

Re: Game Thread # 33 -- at Golden State

OH SHIT OH SHIT OH SHIT. Tim just open handed slapped Stephen Jackson in the face.

by sungo on Jan 7, 2008 10:00 PM CST reply actions

Re: Game Thread # 33 -- at Golden State

Can I get that on the back of a shirt? I'm still planing to buy 2 on payday(friday).

by Krukow on Jan 7, 2008 11:32 PM CST up reply actions

Re: Game Thread # 33 -- at Golden State

Lets go spurs! Y'all look like you're sleeping out there... (come on, you don't want to lose to GS, even if they did KO Dallas)

"In time we hate that which we often fear." (that means you Dallas)

by TerribleTim on Jan 7, 2008 10:49 PM CST reply actions

Re: Game Thread # 33 -- at Golden State

The shooting is still poor, but we gotta pick the D up...50% allowed is too high.

"I will slap you into a jelly!!!!"

by DennardC on Jan 7, 2008 10:51 PM CST reply actions

Re: Game Thread # 33 -- at Golden State

Yeah... I mean Davis is good, no doubt. But not this good.

"In time we hate that which we often fear." (that means you Dallas)

by TerribleTim on Jan 7, 2008 10:57 PM CST reply actions

Re: Game Thread # 33 -- at Golden State

I know right, I mean they made Davis look like Superman in the 1st half. If this shit keeps up I am gonna have to go to bed. I thought the gang was gonna come to play tonight.

"I will slap you into a jelly!!!!"

by DennardC on Jan 7, 2008 11:04 PM CST reply actions

Re: Game Thread # 33 -- at Golden State

That's better... Less shooting the three, more banging inside, and improved (slightly) D.

"In time we hate that which we often fear." (that means you Dallas)

by TerribleTim on Jan 7, 2008 11:25 PM CST reply actions

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That's what I'm saying. Go to the HOOP!!!

"I will slap you into a jelly!!!!"

by DennardC on Jan 7, 2008 11:27 PM CST reply actions

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Oh my god... we have a one point lead...

"In time we hate that which we often fear." (that means you Dallas)

by TerribleTim on Jan 7, 2008 11:39 PM CST reply actions

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Who loses the ball off their fucking knee?!? What a shitty performance all round.

"In time we hate that which we often fear." (that means you Dallas)

by TerribleTim on Jan 8, 2008 12:21 AM CST reply actions

Re: Game Thread # 33 -- at Golden State

Udoka needs to fucking shoot that 3 point shot instead of pump faking to shoot a 2 pointer that he can't make.

by BUTD on Jan 8, 2008 12:22 AM CST reply actions

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Yeah, that wasn't exactly a defensive mosaic tonight. Damn it. Bring on the Pistons.

"I will slap you into a jelly!!!!"

by DennardC on Jan 8, 2008 12:25 AM CST reply actions

Re: Game Thread # 33 -- at Golden State

You guys have been fans for way longer than me, so, tell me, freak out time or not yet?

by Hipuks on Jan 8, 2008 12:25 AM CST reply actions

Re: Game Thread # 33 -- at Golden State

no. the defense sucked. the coaching sucked (please tell me how the spurs didn't get their centers fouled out when they both had 5 fouls each?). outside shooting sucked for the most part. and it's happening way too often. but it's january and there are circumstances (finally getting tim,tony,manu playing together; fourth game in five nights against a quick team).

i just want to see the defense win some games. teams are shooting way too well against the spurs.

by dmcnulla on Jan 8, 2008 7:56 AM CST up reply actions

Re: Game Thread # 33 -- at Golden State

Not yet. If they are still performing like this in the middle of March, then we are in trouble.

"I will slap you into a jelly!!!!"

by DennardC on Jan 8, 2008 12:26 AM CST reply actions

Re: Game Thread # 33 -- at Golden State

That's a game we really could have had, but if you let a team shoot treys like that, you damn near deserve to lose.

"I will slap you into a jelly!!!!"

by DennardC on Jan 8, 2008 12:32 AM CST reply actions

Re: Game Thread # 33 -- at Golden State

thank god i fell asleep at early last night. i probably would have vomitted had i seen that shit OT performance.

by efantich on Jan 8, 2008 10:27 AM CST reply actions

Re: Game Thread # 33 -- at Golden State

i'm giving a tip of the cap to golden state, they hit a ton of tough shots with hands in their face. yup, we did give them some open looks, but some of them were earned by good ball movement.

i was glad to see our guys get some points. time for moral victories os over though. we gotta start getting some Ws.

by bones on Jan 8, 2008 11:34 AM CST reply actions

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