Didn't get to watch the game, but from the highlights seems like there was a lot of cheering for the Warriors. Notably, on Steph's first 3 of the game (also the W's first points) and a slick pass in the 3rd quarter at 9:35 you can just hear the crowd's awe at the Warriors. I don't know if this is just a lot of W's fans in LA (probably), but I'd like to think that this is just crowds all over marveling at how special this team is.
This was clearly the worst-officiated game this season. There were some other ones that were questionable or frustrating but they didn't feel as lopsided as this one. I and starting to feel like, if you challenge a call and you're correct maybe you should get another challenge. Sucks when you have already won an obvious challenge and can't do anything when another clearly missed call goes against you. Not that it would really help that much in this game since you can't usually challenge non-calls or technicals (like the one on Kerr / the bench that no one could figure out).
It's a clear sign of maturity that the whole team—but, especially Kerr, Curry, and Green, the leaders—have figured out how to channel their anger constructively. I feel like in past years this could have led to an ejection and poor, frustrated play. Instead, they kept their cool, set a good example, and crushed another good team by double digits.
Sneaky good games from throughout the depth chart. GPII was completely blowing up the Clippers offense, other guys were alert and engaged, and they gave up very, very few easy buckets, even in transition. Poole's first points came after he hurried back to stop a fast break, making L.A. back it out and ultimately throw a pass that the Dubs picked off, getting him an open floor dunk. Even though the steal was a couple passes removed from his defensive effort, Poole wouldn't have gotten the easy bucket on one end if he hadn't hauled ass to prevent an easy bucket on the other end first. I'm pretty sure plays like that don't go into the stats. RAPTOR for example gives credit for being there to contest more about attempts but not for dissuading shot attempts from happening in the first place. But by the eye test, Poole played good team D—even when he had been scoreless through the half! That's maturity, and winning basketball.
And that culture of doing what it takes to win, as a *team*, is what makes the Warriors so awesome.
Still trying to soak in the fact we're 18-2 to start the season without Klay and Wise. I knew we were going to be good but not this good. At least not this early. We're heading into the fun part of the season too. I have a feeling Steph is about to turn it on even MORE this next month
Looking at standings, top teams in the west is basically the same as last year with some minor reorganization. Clips and Nuggs a little lower due to injury, Warriors zoom to the top. Minny is better (which follows their late season surge).
Does anyone know why GP2 played the first half and Chiozza the second. I thought Chiozza kept the energy and chaos up for sure but thought GP2 would have gotten to the rim when we were starving for pts in the 3rd.
The eight turnovers by Paul George ties his career high in a single game. I believe the main reason for those turnovers is because he's currently the only playmaker on the team and the #1 option in scoring for the Clippers offense. And I feel that until Kawhi returns, Clippers are going to continue struggling on offense, especially when they go up against teams with good defense.
So, what are the odds that Klay and Wise will be cruising down to the Santa Cruz harbor to SeaDubs practices? The Captain and his First Mate are almost back…
There should never be another 12:30 PM game in LA again, that was like watching a football game with heavy snow and winds. I found it entertaining but only because of the novelty of it.
A quote from the post-game press conference of the World Chess Championship: "I can instead tell you about my plans, or the immediate plans after the game today, if it were not for the doping control, which sort of messes it up. The first step of the plan was Chelsea - Manchester United, then the next step was Real Madrid - Sevilla, and then Golden State - Clippers, and then I thought we’ll kind of take it from there on the free day."
Let's hope Magnus Carlsen is a Dubs fan and not a Clippers fan.
The interesting thing is isolating how great Wiggins defense on Paul George was yesterday... despite the fact that PG13 kept scoring on him.
Didn't get to watch the game, but from the highlights seems like there was a lot of cheering for the Warriors. Notably, on Steph's first 3 of the game (also the W's first points) and a slick pass in the 3rd quarter at 9:35 you can just hear the crowd's awe at the Warriors. I don't know if this is just a lot of W's fans in LA (probably), but I'd like to think that this is just crowds all over marveling at how special this team is.
For the 3rd quarter play I'm thinking about: https://youtu.be/BxqvarOu_Ys?t=251
So Steph rolled out the championship belt celebration in this game….I like it. Climb back to the mountain top happened damn fast
This was clearly the worst-officiated game this season. There were some other ones that were questionable or frustrating but they didn't feel as lopsided as this one. I and starting to feel like, if you challenge a call and you're correct maybe you should get another challenge. Sucks when you have already won an obvious challenge and can't do anything when another clearly missed call goes against you. Not that it would really help that much in this game since you can't usually challenge non-calls or technicals (like the one on Kerr / the bench that no one could figure out).
It's a clear sign of maturity that the whole team—but, especially Kerr, Curry, and Green, the leaders—have figured out how to channel their anger constructively. I feel like in past years this could have led to an ejection and poor, frustrated play. Instead, they kept their cool, set a good example, and crushed another good team by double digits.
Sneaky good games from throughout the depth chart. GPII was completely blowing up the Clippers offense, other guys were alert and engaged, and they gave up very, very few easy buckets, even in transition. Poole's first points came after he hurried back to stop a fast break, making L.A. back it out and ultimately throw a pass that the Dubs picked off, getting him an open floor dunk. Even though the steal was a couple passes removed from his defensive effort, Poole wouldn't have gotten the easy bucket on one end if he hadn't hauled ass to prevent an easy bucket on the other end first. I'm pretty sure plays like that don't go into the stats. RAPTOR for example gives credit for being there to contest more about attempts but not for dissuading shot attempts from happening in the first place. But by the eye test, Poole played good team D—even when he had been scoreless through the half! That's maturity, and winning basketball.
And that culture of doing what it takes to win, as a *team*, is what makes the Warriors so awesome.
Still trying to soak in the fact we're 18-2 to start the season without Klay and Wise. I knew we were going to be good but not this good. At least not this early. We're heading into the fun part of the season too. I have a feeling Steph is about to turn it on even MORE this next month
Just came here to say Super Saiyan Curry gives Frankenstein indigestion. (I officially hate that scrub MF.)
just realized that the second leg of the Dubs-Suns minseries isn't scheduled to be on national TV (Lakers-Clippers instead)
NBA really gonna stick the battle for top of the League on local cable?
I want all the talking heads, their “power rankings”, and their narratives to push how great the suns are. More chips on our shoulders
Looking at standings, top teams in the west is basically the same as last year with some minor reorganization. Clips and Nuggs a little lower due to injury, Warriors zoom to the top. Minny is better (which follows their late season surge).
Pistons 7 Lakers 1. If only that ratio could stay the same….
Does anyone know why GP2 played the first half and Chiozza the second. I thought Chiozza kept the energy and chaos up for sure but thought GP2 would have gotten to the rim when we were starving for pts in the 3rd.
The eight turnovers by Paul George ties his career high in a single game. I believe the main reason for those turnovers is because he's currently the only playmaker on the team and the #1 option in scoring for the Clippers offense. And I feel that until Kawhi returns, Clippers are going to continue struggling on offense, especially when they go up against teams with good defense.
So, what are the odds that Klay and Wise will be cruising down to the Santa Cruz harbor to SeaDubs practices? The Captain and his First Mate are almost back…
There should never be another 12:30 PM game in LA again, that was like watching a football game with heavy snow and winds. I found it entertaining but only because of the novelty of it.
A quote from the post-game press conference of the World Chess Championship: "I can instead tell you about my plans, or the immediate plans after the game today, if it were not for the doping control, which sort of messes it up. The first step of the plan was Chelsea - Manchester United, then the next step was Real Madrid - Sevilla, and then Golden State - Clippers, and then I thought we’ll kind of take it from there on the free day."
Let's hope Magnus Carlsen is a Dubs fan and not a Clippers fan.
Grizzlies rout the Kings, and Celtics beat the Raptors. Last game of the NBA tonight will be Lakers vs. Pistons.