Just saw a headline "Memphis is still waiting on James Wiseman"... he's going to miss both games... he would've been coming back to the same venue where his college team plays.
Just got done watching the game. Couldn’t take my eyes off Looney while he was in the game. Pure domination. He makes Poole and Lee so much more effective with the way they understand the game together. And when Looney is actually healthy and catching the ball this team is soo good.
Draymond was great and Wiggins was awesome except for the wasted iso possessions to end each quarter (pretty please just run the offense until the buzzer!)
I just remembered, Draymond was publicly commenting on the correct way to defend Ja Morant last summer. Wasn't paying attention to note how the Warriors defended it but I'm sure Draymond had a lot of input.
Feel like Poole/Lee/Wiggins/Oubre/JTA is coming into focus for me as their best playoff bench unit. As far as the regular season, probably Poole/Lee/Oubre/JTA/Wiseman (can swap Wiggins for Oubre but presumably one of them is resting).
As far as next season, ideally they can find a big backup point guard, that would allow them to pair with both Curry in the first unit and Poole in the second unit. I don't think the Poole/Mannion combo works and I don't think Mannion is a guy you need to pencil in for a roster spot next season. I think he's got a chance to be an NBA player, but he's a tough fit with the current roster imo. Ideally he'd accept another two-way contract.
Gamethread up. Daniel fought through a blackout to bring this to you. https://www.letsgowarriors.com/p/warriors-vs-grizzlies-5pm-gamethread
Poole 50/40/90
Well glad we got the win for the split last night
Okay... Looney is out today for health protocols.
This is the dawning of the Age of the Smailagic, Age of the Smailagic, Smailagiiiiiiiic
Can anyone look at how often we ran PNRs today? Eye test only but felt like we were far more PNR heavy and less motion.
If that is the case, please don't change it when Steph comes back.
Well, well, look who’s the #18 player in the league by RPM, just ahead of KD and Kyrie: http://www.espn.com/nba/statistics/rpm
Just saw a headline "Memphis is still waiting on James Wiseman"... he's going to miss both games... he would've been coming back to the same venue where his college team plays.
Just got done watching the game. Couldn’t take my eyes off Looney while he was in the game. Pure domination. He makes Poole and Lee so much more effective with the way they understand the game together. And when Looney is actually healthy and catching the ball this team is soo good.
Draymond was great and Wiggins was awesome except for the wasted iso possessions to end each quarter (pretty please just run the offense until the buzzer!)
Great team win!
I just remembered, Draymond was publicly commenting on the correct way to defend Ja Morant last summer. Wasn't paying attention to note how the Warriors defended it but I'm sure Draymond had a lot of input.
https://twitter.com/Money23Green/status/1294736198687051776
Just watched the highlights... somethings I noticed
- Looney finishing
- Incredibly tough finishes from different guys
- Guys getting on the floor for extra possessions
Looked a lot like the short handed Lakers spanking us a few games ago.. except we did the spanking this time
Dubs have same record as the Heat now and they are 4th in the east and we are in 9th.
Feel like Poole/Lee/Wiggins/Oubre/JTA is coming into focus for me as their best playoff bench unit. As far as the regular season, probably Poole/Lee/Oubre/JTA/Wiseman (can swap Wiggins for Oubre but presumably one of them is resting).
As far as next season, ideally they can find a big backup point guard, that would allow them to pair with both Curry in the first unit and Poole in the second unit. I don't think the Poole/Mannion combo works and I don't think Mannion is a guy you need to pencil in for a roster spot next season. I think he's got a chance to be an NBA player, but he's a tough fit with the current roster imo. Ideally he'd accept another two-way contract.
The addition of Poole adds much needed offense to our bench squad . . . I'm getting excited for that playoff run!!
Missed the game but what the heck has Jordan Poole been on to be this efficient? I guess he really wanted to be Like Mike
Kings beat the Celtics. Celtics are now 20-21.
Um, what?
Notable stats:
Warriors:
Wiggins: (+24)
40 points 14/24 FGs 6/11 three pointers 6/9 FTs
8 rebounds (2 off.) 4 assists 2 turnovers 4 steals
Poole: (+0)
25 points 10/15 FGs 3/6 three pointers 2/2 FTs
2 rebounds (1 off.) 2 assists 1 steal
Green: (+24)
2 points 0/6 FGs 0/2 three pointers 2/2 FTs
11 rebounds (3 off.) 13 assists 4 turnovers 1 steal 2 blocks
Lee: (+7)
21 points 8/14 FGs 4/8 three pointers 1/2 FTs
5 rebounds (1 off.) 2 assists 1 turnover 1 steal 1 block
Looney: (-3)
11 points 5/6 FGs 1/2 three pointers
4 rebounds (1 off.) 3 assists 1 turnover 3 steals 1 block
Grizzlies:
Allen: (-15)
14 points 6/8 FGs 2/3 three pointers
3 rebounds 3 assists 2 turnovers 1 steal
Valanciunas: (-12)
10 points 4/7 FGs 0/1 three pointer 2/4 FTs
16 rebounds (2 off.) 4 assists 2 turnovers 1 block
Morant: (-16)
14 points 6/12 FGs 0/2 three pointers 2/4 FTs
2 rebounds (2 off.) 2 assists 6 turnovers
Clarke: (-8)
13 points 5/9 FGs 3/3 FTs
4 rebounds (1 off.)