Well, the team looked pretty active on D, moving with a little more intention and crispness overall throughout the game. That was 3 games in 4 days, so it looks like the Curry buzzer beater injected a bit of much needed energy. Is everyone still adamant that Klay starts? With Green on the shelf, it seems like Poole scoring 20 is a pretty important ingredient to winning. So is it that important for Klay to play with Curry-Wiggs-Green-Loon when Green isn't here yet? With no Green and Klay rehabbing, safe to say if Poole scores 5 points we're gonna lose, if he scores 20, better chance we win. For whatever reason, Poole seems to find his mojo when he's in the starting group easier than coming off the bench. I'm just saying, as long as Green is on the shelf and Klay his still building up his stamina and overall game, I think I would do what I can to ensure I'm getting a good game out of Poole and if that means starting him (for now), then so be it. What is the rush to move him to the bench when we are missing 2 starters (Green and yes - Wiseman) and 1 starter is returning from 2 career ending injuries? Is it wrong to bend a little to get more out of your players? They did it for H Barnes and I am only talking about the short term. I'll take your answer off the air. Jumping in the van for an 8 hour drive to Joshua Tree. Whoopty-Do.
What are the net ratings for jta bjelica and kuminga so far? Idk what stat to use or where to find it, I've been hard on jta n bjelica but maybe if they are still adding positives i can look past but if kuminga is higher on the advanced metrics then this is some bullshit.
Jta and bjelica came in the game in the 3rd up by almost 15 and the lead evaporated quickly
What is going on between JK and Steve?? I can understand JK losing his spot to Otto but he's regressed completely. He got just 8 minutes this game. It feels like Steve is breaking him and he had started to play well lately. Is it match up based? Is it the tech? Steve doesn't even look like the sort of person who takes things personal. Must be some old school belief he holds. It's a different era now though. Hopefully the kid has the mental strength to survive this. As someone said on here, why does Steve give more leeway to a vet who makes good plays and then constant mistakes that cancel out the good? It's crazy that Moses has not gotten a proper chance yet. That guy parted the Red Sea.
That was a weird game. Steph missing wide open threes, his body language wasn’t great during time outs (seats are upper bowl above Dubs bench), and I would think he’d start driving a bit more to get himself going. Glad rest of the team stepped up. @Eric Apricot - we need an E1P on Poole’s moves! Capture the facial expressions on the two Jordan’s faces after Poole broke Clarkson’s ankles. Priceless!
Who would have thought after game 1 we'd have felt grateful to be 2-1 on the homestand?
Can we do a brain transplant of Looney onto Wiseman? I don't think there's a single thing Wiseman can't do better physically than Looney (including 2 extra inches of wingspan), but Looney has just gotten so good at squeezing out every ounce of value.
I was thinking about GP2 tonight. Dude was waived and nobody picked him up. That means 450 players more desirable than him. Part of that I think is incomplete or poor scouting, but he has been in and out of the league multiple times, so it’s not like he never got a honest look. Part of it is fit and coaching, he probably is better on the warriors than he would be anywhere else. But I also think it goes to show how incredible fringe NBA players are, and how cut throat competitive the league is to think a guy like that is fighting to even get on a team. Nuts.
Well, the team looked pretty active on D, moving with a little more intention and crispness overall throughout the game. That was 3 games in 4 days, so it looks like the Curry buzzer beater injected a bit of much needed energy. Is everyone still adamant that Klay starts? With Green on the shelf, it seems like Poole scoring 20 is a pretty important ingredient to winning. So is it that important for Klay to play with Curry-Wiggs-Green-Loon when Green isn't here yet? With no Green and Klay rehabbing, safe to say if Poole scores 5 points we're gonna lose, if he scores 20, better chance we win. For whatever reason, Poole seems to find his mojo when he's in the starting group easier than coming off the bench. I'm just saying, as long as Green is on the shelf and Klay his still building up his stamina and overall game, I think I would do what I can to ensure I'm getting a good game out of Poole and if that means starting him (for now), then so be it. What is the rush to move him to the bench when we are missing 2 starters (Green and yes - Wiseman) and 1 starter is returning from 2 career ending injuries? Is it wrong to bend a little to get more out of your players? They did it for H Barnes and I am only talking about the short term. I'll take your answer off the air. Jumping in the van for an 8 hour drive to Joshua Tree. Whoopty-Do.
You know what's interesting about Dorrell Wright's commentary?
You're perhaps wondering why the Nets have been inconsistent. Here Harden explains that the officiating has been inconsistent, so he's not getting foul calls. It's super sad. Poor guy just wants to, you know, go back to the old days when a guy could get a foul call for not getting fouled. It's only right. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33136411/brooklyn-nets-star-james-harden-expresses-frustration-consistency-calls-officials
What are the net ratings for jta bjelica and kuminga so far? Idk what stat to use or where to find it, I've been hard on jta n bjelica but maybe if they are still adding positives i can look past but if kuminga is higher on the advanced metrics then this is some bullshit.
Jta and bjelica came in the game in the 3rd up by almost 15 and the lead evaporated quickly
What is going on between JK and Steve?? I can understand JK losing his spot to Otto but he's regressed completely. He got just 8 minutes this game. It feels like Steve is breaking him and he had started to play well lately. Is it match up based? Is it the tech? Steve doesn't even look like the sort of person who takes things personal. Must be some old school belief he holds. It's a different era now though. Hopefully the kid has the mental strength to survive this. As someone said on here, why does Steve give more leeway to a vet who makes good plays and then constant mistakes that cancel out the good? It's crazy that Moses has not gotten a proper chance yet. That guy parted the Red Sea.
That was a weird game. Steph missing wide open threes, his body language wasn’t great during time outs (seats are upper bowl above Dubs bench), and I would think he’d start driving a bit more to get himself going. Glad rest of the team stepped up. @Eric Apricot - we need an E1P on Poole’s moves! Capture the facial expressions on the two Jordan’s faces after Poole broke Clarkson’s ankles. Priceless!
Who needs finger nails, anyway?
Makes me feel a little bit better after my bills lost tonight :(
Dallas thumped the Grizzlies today, we are not playing them at a good time.
Who would have thought after game 1 we'd have felt grateful to be 2-1 on the homestand?
Can we do a brain transplant of Looney onto Wiseman? I don't think there's a single thing Wiseman can't do better physically than Looney (including 2 extra inches of wingspan), but Looney has just gotten so good at squeezing out every ounce of value.
Wanted to come celebrate with you all. Ws are making us sweat for it. I'll be relieved when Steph goes back to being Steph.
Anyone else think that the streak of consecutive games with a made 3 might be in his head?
I was thinking about GP2 tonight. Dude was waived and nobody picked him up. That means 450 players more desirable than him. Part of that I think is incomplete or poor scouting, but he has been in and out of the league multiple times, so it’s not like he never got a honest look. Part of it is fit and coaching, he probably is better on the warriors than he would be anywhere else. But I also think it goes to show how incredible fringe NBA players are, and how cut throat competitive the league is to think a guy like that is fighting to even get on a team. Nuts.
I'm digging the Kerith and Grant post game.
Phew.
Well that was nerve wracking.
Bonus stats:
Clarkson: (+4)
9 points 3/13 FGs 1/4 three pointers 2/2 FTs
3 rebounds (1 off.) 4 assists 2 turnovers
Paschall: (+3)
6 points 2/5 FGs 1/2 three pointers 1/2 FTs
3 rebounds (2 off.)
Wiggins: (+10)
14 points 6/17 FGs 1/5 three pointers 1/2 FTs
5 rebounds (1 off.) 1 assist 1 turnover 2 steals 1 block
Curry: (-5)
13 points 5/20 FGs 1/13 three pointers 2/2 FTs
4 rebounds (2 off.) 6 assists 1 turnover 1 steal