There's really no shame in this loss. None at all. Did the Warriors play a perfect game? No. But on the fourth and fifth games of a grueling five-game, seven-day Eastern road trip, the Warriors played the Cavaliers and Celtics tough. In the first half against the Celtics, Golden State [...]
At the start of the season, I really thought this Warriors team could play close to .500 for the season and contend for the final playoff spot in the West. I think it's safe to say I was completely wrong. After trading Stephen Jackson, and with rumors that Monta Ellis [...]
The Warriors, in the first game after the Stephen Jackson trade, played well in defeat, getting to within three points late in a close game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Unfortunately, too many turnovers and missed shots down the stretch doomed the Warriors, who lost 114-108, in Cleveland. If Golden State [...]
Often, when a team goes on the road, it’s a chance for players to band together, for a team to develop some chemistry. But for a dysfunctional squad like the Warriors, the lonely road has only served to intensify the team's discord. Yesterday, Monta Ellis blew up at coach Don [...]
The Warriors showed they still have something left to prove tonight. Eight players in double figures. Three players scored 20 or more points (including a season high 31 from Kelenna Azubuike). The Warriors shot the ball like they were possessed (57.1 percent from the field, 52.2 from distance, 78.9 from [...]
It's amazing how winning can change perspective in a flash. The Warriors played a very good game Wednesday night against the Grizzlies and came away with their first win of the season. They did a lot of things well, but I think the most impressive thing to take away from [...]
Game analysis will come later, but for now, here's a box score from tonight's game. Here's a game recap from the Associated Press. If you're interested, check out the play-by-play from the Warriors' win. Obviously, an incredible effort from Monta Ellis, Corey Maggette, Anthony Morrow, among others. I'll have more [...]
A great article by the San Francisco Chronicle’s Rusty Simmons about Stephen Curry learning as a young point guard when to shoot and when to pass, using a comparison to a former Don Nelson pupil, Suns All-Star Steve Nash. I loved this part of the article: In the Warriors' opening-night loss [...]
2008-09 record: 29-53, 10th place in the Western Conference Head Coach: Don Nelson Who's New? Stephen Curry, Acie Law, Speedy Claxton, Devean George, Mikki Moore Who's Gone? Jamal Crawford, Marco Belinelli I've already gone on record stating that I believe the Warriors will finish with more than 25-30 wins this [...]
Press Democrat Assistant Sports Editor (and rabid NBA fan) Jared Cowley breaks down the latest on the Golden State Warriors and other news from around the Association.