OT: Not necessarily a big deal but who do you think gets the NBA all-star captain vote in the west? Its gotta be Steph. It shouldn't be LeBron but he is still media darling. So you never know.
One thing I was just noticing is that the top 4 teams in the West have all played more home games than rad games though the Warriors have the smallest differential.
Warriosr: 19-16
Suns: 20-15
Jazz: 21-15
Grizzlies: 21-16
It may not make much difference as the Warriors and Suns do pretty well on the road and the Jazz are actually quite a bit better on the road. In fact pretty much all of the contenders in the West except the Nuggets have had home heavy schedules.
Missed the game and about to watch the highlights right now but damn... the things this team is capable of doing at not even close to full strength is terrifying. Pretty much everything we hoped for has happened and now we're just waiting to see how Klay and Wiseman fits into this puzzle.
This game fairly neatly crystallized some of the themes of the change in eras from Big Man Dominant to pace-and-space, three point threat era. Back in the day if you had a guy like Gobert going 9-10 for 20 points and 19 rebounds and Royce O'Neal doing work down low, and both defending at the rim with obviously Gobert being scarier; well ,all that would have added up to killing the Dubs. (To be sure, Utah is not usually like a 90s Knicks team. They have been playing four out with great shooting from three these past couple of years, it's not like they are pure cavemen.) But at least tonight the difference was stark. We were throwing OPJ out there as the biggest player, our player and ball movement were on point, the assists, the great shooting, the speed and switching schemes on defense, clearly won the day. Mitchell and Conley a combined 8-32 and that's not just bad luck. Great win and a bit symbolic of a change in eras.
Last Take. I have always been a staunch supporter of everything Warriors, the system, the culture, the roster building, you name it. I expected this team to be great. But not BEFORE Klay returned or we got significant development and minutes from Wise, JFK & Mood Swing. Just contemplate that for a moment. We have the best record in the league and we still have Klay and 3 lottery picks to add to the mix. That is bat shit crazy. And on that note .... zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Look, I get complaining about the refs is dumb and annoying. But my goodness, why does it feel like we've gotten a poor whistle in like 10 consecutive games? I'll never understand why Steph never gets the landing space call. Or the hit after release call. Like when they reversed the Embiid-Steph call on replay? Do I not understand what a foul is?
Steph's literally the most entertaining player in the NBA and teams have said they have to rely on fouling to beat him. MVPs, all-time great, multi-time champ, best selling jersey. Every single retired player's favorite player. Still can't buy a whistle. I don't really buy the Under Armor conspiracy theory. But I do sort of buy the he's too good at FT's theory. The refs don't want to give Steph 10 free points so they're super cautious with the whistle, but when Mitchell only shoots 80%, it's not as egregious in their minds.
okay, one more from twitter, feat Andre talking about Klay in scrimmages & this amazing quote: "I'd rather lose at a high level than win a bad game" (I always suspected Andre felt that way, the man is an artist)
Fantastic W for the W's! Was nice to get through another game down the clutch. And I know it's the New Years but every time I see a new clip of Klay shooting all I hear is "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas" ٩(◕‿◕｡)۶
Kinda felt like the Jazz were lagging in the first half. Playing two nights in a row always slows you down a step. Luckily the coffee they chugged at half time only lasted through the third quarter.
Nail biter and a very entertaining game. What could be more satisfying than beating a top team on their own court? SMACK!
Keep on doing what you are doing, Eric. You guys are tremendous, and your deadpan delivery is an added bonus!
OT: Not necessarily a big deal but who do you think gets the NBA all-star captain vote in the west? Its gotta be Steph. It shouldn't be LeBron but he is still media darling. So you never know.
One thing I was just noticing is that the top 4 teams in the West have all played more home games than rad games though the Warriors have the smallest differential.
Warriosr: 19-16
Suns: 20-15
Jazz: 21-15
Grizzlies: 21-16
It may not make much difference as the Warriors and Suns do pretty well on the road and the Jazz are actually quite a bit better on the road. In fact pretty much all of the contenders in the West except the Nuggets have had home heavy schedules.
Glad to see that the Rockets are still the Rockets. A messy launch failure
My God! Who do we put on DeMar ‘white death’ DeRozan in the clutch in Chicago? I say 2wWiggs. And YG in regular time.
Sorry if I duplicate any other thread. Can you please explain to me the T to Iguodala?
Missed the game and about to watch the highlights right now but damn... the things this team is capable of doing at not even close to full strength is terrifying. Pretty much everything we hoped for has happened and now we're just waiting to see how Klay and Wiseman fits into this puzzle.
LETS F**KING GO!!
OT Just noticing that the now 1st place Bulls at 24-10 would be in 4th place behind Utah in the West.
This game fairly neatly crystallized some of the themes of the change in eras from Big Man Dominant to pace-and-space, three point threat era. Back in the day if you had a guy like Gobert going 9-10 for 20 points and 19 rebounds and Royce O'Neal doing work down low, and both defending at the rim with obviously Gobert being scarier; well ,all that would have added up to killing the Dubs. (To be sure, Utah is not usually like a 90s Knicks team. They have been playing four out with great shooting from three these past couple of years, it's not like they are pure cavemen.) But at least tonight the difference was stark. We were throwing OPJ out there as the biggest player, our player and ball movement were on point, the assists, the great shooting, the speed and switching schemes on defense, clearly won the day. Mitchell and Conley a combined 8-32 and that's not just bad luck. Great win and a bit symbolic of a change in eras.
Last Take. I have always been a staunch supporter of everything Warriors, the system, the culture, the roster building, you name it. I expected this team to be great. But not BEFORE Klay returned or we got significant development and minutes from Wise, JFK & Mood Swing. Just contemplate that for a moment. We have the best record in the league and we still have Klay and 3 lottery picks to add to the mix. That is bat shit crazy. And on that note .... zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Look, I get complaining about the refs is dumb and annoying. But my goodness, why does it feel like we've gotten a poor whistle in like 10 consecutive games? I'll never understand why Steph never gets the landing space call. Or the hit after release call. Like when they reversed the Embiid-Steph call on replay? Do I not understand what a foul is?
Steph's literally the most entertaining player in the NBA and teams have said they have to rely on fouling to beat him. MVPs, all-time great, multi-time champ, best selling jersey. Every single retired player's favorite player. Still can't buy a whistle. I don't really buy the Under Armor conspiracy theory. But I do sort of buy the he's too good at FT's theory. The refs don't want to give Steph 10 free points so they're super cautious with the whistle, but when Mitchell only shoots 80%, it's not as egregious in their minds.
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okay, one more from twitter, feat Andre talking about Klay in scrimmages & this amazing quote: "I'd rather lose at a high level than win a bad game" (I always suspected Andre felt that way, the man is an artist)
https://twitter.com/anthonyVslater/status/1477506327861608450?s=20
Amazing offense!! 39 assists, 53% from the field as a team, 53% from three also! And .002% from FT amazing night.
Fantastic W for the W's! Was nice to get through another game down the clutch. And I know it's the New Years but every time I see a new clip of Klay shooting all I hear is "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas" ٩(◕‿◕｡)۶
Kinda felt like the Jazz were lagging in the first half. Playing two nights in a row always slows you down a step. Luckily the coffee they chugged at half time only lasted through the third quarter.
Nail biter and a very entertaining game. What could be more satisfying than beating a top team on their own court? SMACK!
Is it just me, or did the Jazz announcers sound bored tonight?