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Bada bing! Easy.
Speaking of easy, it’d certainly be quite easy to assume the third seeded Jazz are coming into lay the smackdown on the Dubs. They have the statistical advantages on Golden State in several rankings (most importantly, the wins column).
But, as these Warriors have shown us, there’s no analytics for heart.
Well, thanks for hanging out everyone. Very good to get feedback on the comments features along the way. I heard desire for chronological ordering, find unread (the “new reply” loading is close to this feature), ability to include graphics
Yes, I agree. Prob better for him to get starter minutes in GLeague than random temps de garbage NBA minutes. But I’m talking about for OUR entertainment!
Yeah even with steph AND klay back in the fold (toss in Andre as well I guess) they're going to need to figure out some sort of answer for the overall D
Warriors really can't defend that weak-side corner. Every time I see a sneaky hold/screen on the nearest weak-side defender, I always predict a skip pass to the weak side for an open corner 3.
Meanwhile watching The Zion Game on the iPad and Pasch just said, “it’s the LaMarcus Aldridge show tonight” sooooo yeah, not a great basketball night all round.
Tbh I’m okay with being terrible, develop the young guys and groom them so we can have a solid bench for and core for next year when the reinforcements come back. Plus a young star with our draft pick. All I see if a light at the end of the tunnel
Someone mentione Damion Lee's recent shooting struggles, so I went ahead and looked at his numbers pre and post-contract signing.
SMALL SAMPLE SIZE ALERT
In 26 games this season as a two-way player: 12.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists on .407/.360/.877 shooting splits, including a TS% of .537.
In 3 games (again, SMALL SAMPLE SIZE) as a full-contract player: 11.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists on .375/.214/1.000 shooting splits, and a TS% of .485.
gross. his pre signing shooting wasn't good enough for a guy who's supposed to be a shooter, but those post sign numbers are horrid. hope he can snap out of it soon
Fitz explaining how he solved the latest iteration of basketball and the key is...trying hard when rebounding three pointers was really insightful. He should keep that stuff to himself, someone might pay a lot of money for him as a basketball consultant.
Dubs shooting just 36.6 percent from the field, 25.0 percent from three-point range. Jazz defense had a lot to do with those numbers, but not having any elite shot makers is hurting the Dubs.
Seamlessly setting the bar low for this summer when we draft some dude ten spots higher than the consensus. Sleepy, it’s almost as if you’ve done this before!
Alright i take it back. I'd rather get an ejoyable loss like Mondays than this crap where the team is being absolutely outhustled and are content with shooting a crapload of midrange shots
Kerith with the shout-out. I see big things for you guys and this site in the not so distant future.
Yikes! Zero comments on GSoM.
Gonna rewatch "The Expanse" to forget this game. If you like hard space opera sci-fi, I will highly recommend it.
I just got through with Man in the High Castle so hitting The Expanse next
Season 1 or 4?
*I highly recommend it
Well, thanks for hanging out everyone. Very good to get feedback on the comments features along the way. I heard desire for chronological ordering, find unread (the “new reply” loading is close to this feature), ability to include graphics
Where’s Servant if Luna’s half-time stats and My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic GIFs?
Ability to edit comments!
Thanks for taking notes! You’ll be able to do an E1P for site developers!
These refs are touchy
Ejected with 22 seconds left. Wow.
Watching this to the end. Ugh.
Spelly rockin it!
He’s still playing at least
Chriss and Evans the face mask twins
Loose by less than 30 - Dubs goal for next 5 mins
I was hoping for 20 but yeah, 30 sounds good
Guess not
Cute uncounted shot by Poole
Go Spellman go!
Yeah!
Hmm, trying to figure out how this works. Is there a way to delineate between read and unread comments?
No, we put that on the wish list with the Substack engineering though...
Meanwhile,I have a suggestion. Make a meaningful comment that you will remember and then use that post as your bookmark 🔖
Feels like a good sign of something that Klay got all pumped up for a big Chriss jam in a 30 pt blowout
QUESE!
Very little ball movement. Has Poole taken any shot in second half?
*minimal
I’m really really really disappointed that they don’t have Smiley for this game. Seems kind of predictable that UTA was going to clean their clocks
Maybe they just don’t think that’s best for his development? Or..?
Yes, I agree. Prob better for him to get starter minutes in GLeague than random temps de garbage NBA minutes. But I’m talking about for OUR entertainment!
Has anyone tried the dunk harness?
literally no one thinks there are no centers in the league anymore fitz
The premise of every Fitz comment is that everyone is a moron but him.
Fansplaining
Even last year the Warriors had long stretches looking weak defending the kickouts 3, now we have worse defenders...and yikes...
Yeah even with steph AND klay back in the fold (toss in Andre as well I guess) they're going to need to figure out some sort of answer for the overall D
Zion starting to come alive in case you need to stop your eyes from bleeding
Warriors really can't defend that weak-side corner. Every time I see a sneaky hold/screen on the nearest weak-side defender, I always predict a skip pass to the weak side for an open corner 3.
Dubs have been cheating this year with a lot of double teams and stunts, and UTA finding the open guy with laser accuracy, and then hitting the 3
The weak side is the side that the play is NOT happening on?
Yes, the side opposite of where the ball is (the strong side).
Also, thanks
Nice that we had one of those a moment ago
Person who can put Gobbert in a blender is still 5-6 weeks out.
GR...III
Chase starting to treat Dray 3s like Oracle treated 3s by Mo Buckets and JaVale... roar for the novelty value
Working tonight and keeping up with the game through this thread. The good news is, this is much more pleasant than the sbn layout.
that's good to hear
It’s been too many years of destroying the league so I’m out of practice: how soon can we start getting irrationally excited about the draft?
Unfortunately this is the least anticipated draft in recent memory
Listen, one thing I do remember: even in the most anticipated drafts, we always managed to pick right after the talent tier.
It's like we never left.
Just get DLo like 4 more assists and sit him for the rest of the night. Got his 20pts already.
Also, let Burks chuck it up
The officials are bored
Comeback should be starting anytime now... right??
Much more likely that Dray and Kerr get themselves T’d up and thrown out to get out of this mess
I can't even remember Damon's last good shooting game
Damion* bah
Damn you, lack of edit function!
Apropos of nothing, my favorite Chase Center food spot is Sadie's Deli--great turkey sandwiches, they've got that great spicy deli mustard too
I really like the little easy to miss tamales spot.
Meanwhile watching The Zion Game on the iPad and Pasch just said, “it’s the LaMarcus Aldridge show tonight” sooooo yeah, not a great basketball night all round.
Zion’s debut is more about the friends we made along the way
Lacob cosplaying an upper middle class person is something I don't give a fuck about
Lacob coping with this performance by spending time up at the Modelo Cantina lmao
I was in Pepsi Club when we went and it was pretty decent.
Definitely a letdown game... time to put Burks out there with the deep bench and let him fire 30 shots and boost his trade value
or completely tank it
Can’t tank if you are honestly playing horribly! (Insert tapping head gif)
Lacob giving away his courtside seats to fans as an excuse to not watch this suckage up close and spend time drinking up at the Modelo Cantina instead
*insert tapping head gif*
And there it is- the post that really makes me miss GIFs
(Alonzo shaking head then accepting.gif)
STFU Fitz. The Jazz beating up on this Warriors team does not suddenly make them championship contenders.
he said something similar during the grizzlies game lol
ESSSACTLY!
Is Smily available tonight?
He’s assigned to G League as is Ky
😥
Our new partner coming through with critical game details!!!
Tbh I’m okay with being terrible, develop the young guys and groom them so we can have a solid bench for and core for next year when the reinforcements come back. Plus a young star with our draft pick. All I see if a light at the end of the tunnel
Imagine paschal being the first guy off the bench, and I think he will be, and Poole becoming a better overall player. So many things to look up to
Sup guys! Just checking in. We got “Beard Cam” over here at Chase going on right now during the timeout. 😬😬😬 📉
Ah yes, the quarter of death has arrived
They are already dead
But what if every quarter is the quarter of death? Are you even really dead?
This is a good question for a future LGW mailbag thread
Warriors gonna lose by 50
smh Gobert scored 15 points in the first half, we really are terrible this year
I haven’t felt this embarrassed to be a Warriors fan since Nick Van Exel was our best player and he hated the whole team
Kaleesi just looks so stylin next to Fitz lol
Someone mentione Damion Lee's recent shooting struggles, so I went ahead and looked at his numbers pre and post-contract signing.
SMALL SAMPLE SIZE ALERT
In 26 games this season as a two-way player: 12.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists on .407/.360/.877 shooting splits, including a TS% of .537.
In 3 games (again, SMALL SAMPLE SIZE) as a full-contract player: 11.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists on .375/.214/1.000 shooting splits, and a TS% of .485.
gross. his pre signing shooting wasn't good enough for a guy who's supposed to be a shooter, but those post sign numbers are horrid. hope he can snap out of it soon
His game is built so much on hustle. It kind of makes sense that less urgency might mean less impact, SSS caveat of course.
Fitz explaining how he solved the latest iteration of basketball and the key is...trying hard when rebounding three pointers was really insightful. He should keep that stuff to himself, someone might pay a lot of money for him as a basketball consultant.
Warriors at half vs. UTA:
ORtg: 95.6
DRtg: 144.4
NetRtg: -48.8
eFG%: .393
TS% .455
Dubs shooting just 36.6 percent from the field, 25.0 percent from three-point range. Jazz defense had a lot to do with those numbers, but not having any elite shot makers is hurting the Dubs.
Where are the MLP Gif?
Q: What's the O/U on # of players in the top 10 of this year's draft who will be better Smailagic? I'd bet Smiley will be better than eight of them.
Seamlessly setting the bar low for this summer when we draft some dude ten spots higher than the consensus. Sleepy, it’s almost as if you’ve done this before!
Normally my reason for watching the 2nd half of a game like this would be Smiley. Tonight, it’s the thrill of the GDT.
Same lol
Stanford band on halftime on my nba league pass feed but no sound so that's great
WHat a shitty game experience all around tonight. Thank God yall letting us beta test run this B*** tonight.
Thank you for being here and helping to test it out!
DLo's like four inches taller than both Mitchell and Conley, but doesn't really exploit his height and length as much as he should.
Alright i take it back. I'd rather get an ejoyable loss like Mondays than this crap where the team is being absolutely outhustled and are content with shooting a crapload of midrange shots