Well, this is a season of moral victories and I’m going to take being up 8-6 vs LAL, with GSW running out the post-meteor extinction young mammals plus Wiggins who has only had time to find his locker and eat ten steaks immediately on Kerr’s orders.
YOOOO Ky Bowman got hassled disrespectfully by Avery, shook him with a behind the back dribble into an alley-oop Chriss smash
YOOOOO Wiggins hit the open corner 3!! My expectations are so low that the most basic NBA plays are getting me pumped
Jesus, this is literally Looney and the Santa Cruz Warriors. And the Sea-Dubs are absolutely hanging with the Lakers, who look a bit like The Boulder conflicted about fighting a small child before getting his butt whooped by the Blind Bandit
Hahahahaha Smiley going for the Jordan FT dunk and falling about three feet short, but I ABSOLUTELY YELLED OUT WITH JOY at the guts
Followed immediately by stuffing Kuzma on a dunk. Smiley definitely on track to being a cult hero
OMFG Smiley with Oscar-winning fake call for a dribble pitch, then surprise pivot into a big dunk. Who knew Smiley was such a hot dog
Okay, it’s interesting to see how completely lost Norville is in the system. I mean, of course, he’s new. But the other SC Warriors have been running the same system as GSW, so they aren’t lost. ZN is not seeing open cuts and is cutting open and not getting seen. Time should fix this.
Despite the lostness, Zach is playing within himself and has canned two open threes, which is a really really weird sight this season. Then he gets a hustle steal, and then gets MJax complaining about him on a drawn foul, so basically, ZACH IS NOW OFFICIALLY A SPLASH RELATIVE
LAL will 99% likely blow them out, but without Bradley’s hot shooting, GSW would be ahead in the 1st half
This is probably the most fun I’ve had watching a half that the Warriors lost by 7.
I’m going to miss the second half, where I expect it all to go downhill
Let's see how Wiggins looks when the novelty of the situation wears off and the games feel less meaningful again. Although it's not clear when that will happen given the All-Star break and Curry's impending return.
He was aggressive tonight (as usual) but the shots were spot-on (not as usual, but we have seen it happen once or twice). It's games like tonight's that make you think, maybe, just maybe, this kid has a future in the NBA after all.
But so far it's only flashes of that. I liked some of his other, more pass-first games better. The shots he took tonight were kind of difficult and, in a lot of cases, I'd consider them ill-advised. There were some good looks in there too, like a catch-and-shoot 3 off an OReb. In any case, he made the shots, which is the most important part.
There aren't too many centers like AD (as well as the new, svelte D. Howard) to push our young post players around. These were the Lakers. Lesser teams had better watch out. Playing the hungry Dubs will be a trap for the rest of the season.
I want to see James, Davis, and Howard (assuming he returns) chasing Curry and Thompson out on the perimeter after a switch next year. And while I know that the Lakers primary objective on defense last night was to not have anybody get injured, their rim protection isn't so great either. They have a 1-2 year window where they are good enough to lose to the Bucks in the finals.
I am really excited by Wiggins length and quickness. I had not realized how much DLo’s pace slowed them down. I feel like Wigguodala will fit in personality wise and scheme wise.
That said, I saw him a time or two when his ams dropped and his body language implied less than full effort.
OK Eric - post-meteor extinction young mammals plus Wiggins - is your snark comment of the year and perhaps the decade. Going to be hard to top. Enjoyed as always. Will wait for your EOP in 10 games - ? compare/contrast Wiggins vs. the type of game played by Iggy and Barnes... Be good/we enjoy the new LGW.
I love Bowman. Win or lose that dude is a dog. Smiley looks like he has the basketball smarts to be a more mobile/aggressive jokic. All in all I like all of our young guys.
Man, Bowman's first quarter was amazing. He and Chriss just absolutely came out playing NBA ball and caught the Lakers sleeping. They definitely proved that other teams had better take them seriously or else.
I was at the game, expecting a blow out - but the showed heart and fight and kept it close at the end. Enjoyed the game immensely. 2 favorite moments: Smiley's fake, turn and dunk, and then I think it was Chriss who blocked LeBron at the end.
Lots of Laker fans in the building. Loudest cheer of the night, by far, came when "Congratulations Klay Thompson, 30 years today" came on the screen. I guess that's something that fans of both teams can cheer for...
This is also probably the toughest defensive matchup for Looney. He can cover 3-5 (and the Warriors ask him to do all of that pretty much every game) but the Lakers 3-5 is one of (if not THE) toughest matchups for him
Looney looked a little out of breath this game. With that said, I thought that his foul calls were hard defensive assignments (3 were guarding AD/Lebron) and he got a lot of softer foul calls.
ehh...... looney's been great for the last 2 games and just had one poor game now. he's also shown that he can be a franchise piece, who can excel while switching onto guards. he's coming into shape slowly, but he's still been giving quality minutes.
and, i know there are other confounding factors (he's playing from the bench, for one) but just take a look at looney's +/-. he had a pretty poor outing today, but he was third on the warriors in +/-. in the prior 2 games, where he was undoubtedly better, he was 1st in the warriors. looney's a super key piece for us, especially on the steal of a contract.
Let's see how Wiggins looks when the novelty of the situation wears off and the games feel less meaningful again. Although it's not clear when that will happen given the All-Star break and Curry's impending return.
Had to do a double take when Poole made two shots in a row. It’s been one of those seasons
He was aggressive tonight (as usual) but the shots were spot-on (not as usual, but we have seen it happen once or twice). It's games like tonight's that make you think, maybe, just maybe, this kid has a future in the NBA after all.
But so far it's only flashes of that. I liked some of his other, more pass-first games better. The shots he took tonight were kind of difficult and, in a lot of cases, I'd consider them ill-advised. There were some good looks in there too, like a catch-and-shoot 3 off an OReb. In any case, he made the shots, which is the most important part.
Zach’s Free Dawkins highlight reel from preseason against us https://youtu.be/MklFqyyRdmI
There aren't too many centers like AD (as well as the new, svelte D. Howard) to push our young post players around. These were the Lakers. Lesser teams had better watch out. Playing the hungry Dubs will be a trap for the rest of the season.
I want to see James, Davis, and Howard (assuming he returns) chasing Curry and Thompson out on the perimeter after a switch next year. And while I know that the Lakers primary objective on defense last night was to not have anybody get injured, their rim protection isn't so great either. They have a 1-2 year window where they are good enough to lose to the Bucks in the finals.
I am really excited by Wiggins length and quickness. I had not realized how much DLo’s pace slowed them down. I feel like Wigguodala will fit in personality wise and scheme wise.
That said, I saw him a time or two when his ams dropped and his body language implied less than full effort.
Overall, very excited about this first game.
Your optimism is noted. I hope it's also warranted. But...Wigguodala? Freddy, please, please don't give me ulcers. Just...please. :)
Wigguodala. What have you done???
Speak it into existence.
OK Eric - post-meteor extinction young mammals plus Wiggins - is your snark comment of the year and perhaps the decade. Going to be hard to top. Enjoyed as always. Will wait for your EOP in 10 games - ? compare/contrast Wiggins vs. the type of game played by Iggy and Barnes... Be good/we enjoy the new LGW.
I love Bowman. Win or lose that dude is a dog. Smiley looks like he has the basketball smarts to be a more mobile/aggressive jokic. All in all I like all of our young guys.
Man, Bowman's first quarter was amazing. He and Chriss just absolutely came out playing NBA ball and caught the Lakers sleeping. They definitely proved that other teams had better take them seriously or else.
Excellent quick hit!!! Thanks
I was at the game, expecting a blow out - but the showed heart and fight and kept it close at the end. Enjoyed the game immensely. 2 favorite moments: Smiley's fake, turn and dunk, and then I think it was Chriss who blocked LeBron at the end.
Lots of Laker fans in the building. Loudest cheer of the night, by far, came when "Congratulations Klay Thompson, 30 years today" came on the screen. I guess that's something that fans of both teams can cheer for...
Top players:
Lakers:
Davis: (+4, 1st place)
27 points 9/14 FGs 9/13 FTs
10 rebounds (2 off.) 4 assists 2 turnovers 3 steals 1 block
Bradley: (+7, 1st place)
21 points 7/11 FGs 5/7 three pointers 2/2 FTs
4 rebounds (1 off.) 2 assists 1 turnover 2 steals
James: (+6)
22 points 7/17 FGs 3/8 three pointers 5/6 FTs
8 rebounds 11 assists 7 turnovers 1 steal
Howard: (+7)
12 points 5/7 FGs 2/5 FTs
8 rebounds (4 off.) 1 turnover
Honorable mention:
Kuzma: (-3)
12 points 4/8 FGs 4/4 FTs
2 rebounds (1 off.) 6 assists 4 turnovers 3 steals
Rondo: (+1)
11 points 4/8 FGs 3/5 three pointers
4 rebounds 4 assists 4 turnovers
Warriors:
Chriss: (-7)
26 points 12/15 FGs 1/2 three pointers 1/1 FT
9 rebounds (2 off.) 1 assist 1 steal 2 blocks
Wiggins: (-2, 2nd place)
24 points 8/12 FGs 3/4 three pointers 5/9 FTs
2 rebounds (1 off.) 3 assists 4 turnovers 5 steals 1 block
Poole: (+3, 2nd place)
19 points 8/12 FGs 3/7 three pointers
2 rebounds (1 off.) 3 assists 1 turnover 1 steal
Norvell Jr.: (+10)
7 points 2/4 FGs 2/3 three pointers 1/1 FT
4 rebounds 2 assists 1 turnover 2 steals
Honorable mention:
Smailagic: (-10)
10 points 3/5 FGs 1/2 three pointers 3/4 FTs
1 rebound 1 assist 1 turnover 1 steal 1 block
Final stats:
Lakers:
52.4% shooting (43/82 FGs)
14/29 three pointers
25/34 FTs
47 rebounds (12 off.)
29 assists
24 turnovers
11 steals
2 blocks
Warriors:
51.7% shooting (46/89 FGs)
13/32 three pointers
15/23 FTs
33 rebounds (8 off.)
31 assists
18 turnovers
15 steals
6 blocks
Points in paint:
Lakers: 52
Warriors: 60
Fastbreak points:
Lakers: 16
Warriors: 26
Points off turnovers:
Lakers: 19
Warriors: 27
Bench points:
Lakers: 41
Warriors: 49
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Him being in and out of the lineup has probably taken him completely out of rhythm. He should be fine next year if everything heals up.
This is also probably the toughest defensive matchup for Looney. He can cover 3-5 (and the Warriors ask him to do all of that pretty much every game) but the Lakers 3-5 is one of (if not THE) toughest matchups for him
Looney looked a little out of breath this game. With that said, I thought that his foul calls were hard defensive assignments (3 were guarding AD/Lebron) and he got a lot of softer foul calls.
Kind of wish the gave Looney and kept Spellman... would have save 3 mil as well
ehh...... looney's been great for the last 2 games and just had one poor game now. he's also shown that he can be a franchise piece, who can excel while switching onto guards. he's coming into shape slowly, but he's still been giving quality minutes.
and, i know there are other confounding factors (he's playing from the bench, for one) but just take a look at looney's +/-. he had a pretty poor outing today, but he was third on the warriors in +/-. in the prior 2 games, where he was undoubtedly better, he was 1st in the warriors. looney's a super key piece for us, especially on the steal of a contract.
Consider it a preseason this year.