Polishing up GOLD:Rebuilding the Warriors (2005)

[The X]

(God help us if Tskita plays C... )

and you laughed at the Nene spotting at SF idea (which won't happen so don't worry)

[-BHZMAFIA-]

You made the Bulls look so weak with that blowout Poor Baby Bulls. B-Diddy was dishing out the dimes like it was hot

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

B-Diddy was dishing out the dimes like it was hot

He's averaging around 12 apg in the 5 games he's played for GS so far... he's really transformed the way I play the Warriors, just like he has IRL...

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

JANUARY 11, 2005


GAME OF THE DAY:

CLEVELAND 84 – CHARLOTTE 106 (Emeka Okafor 32pts – 15rebs – 3blks)





JANUARY 12 , 2005


THE GAME: GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS vs. MIAMI HEAT



The Warriors were one of the hottest teams in the league going into this game, having won 5 straight after trading for Baron Davis, and they seemed to carry that momentum and confidence with them in the opening stages of this contest. Davis scored and passed, Murphy gave no end of trouble to the sluggish Udonis Haslem, and Jason Richardson excited the Oakland Arena with 2 spectacular dunks, one of which in Shaquille’s face. Haslem was unable to contain Murphy, but was the main offensive threat for the Heat, with Shaq being played brilliantly by Elden Campbell. The first quarter ended 17 – 18. In the second period, Shaq woke up and dominated after Campbell’s age and tired legs forced Coach Montgomery to sub in Vlade Divac for him. The Serbian flopped and struggled, but his antics were known by O’Neal ever since their famous matchup during that Kings – Lakers series a few years back, so the Diesel proceeded to demolish poor Vlade. Damon Jones was hitting the open shots that Shaq’s double-teaming provided, and Miami closed in on the score. But a late quarter charge for the home team, spearheaded by Troy Murphy and Baron Davis reinstated a double digit lead, ending the half 49 – 39 for Golden State.


Troy Murphy was constantly ridiculing Haslem on offense, ending the half with 12 points on 6/6 shooting from the field…

The Warriors had an offensive and defensive explosion early in the 3rd, with Luke Walton coming off the bench for Dunleavy early, and proceeding to cause trouble to Eddie Jones using their height mis-match at the SF position, shooting over poor Eddie. Jason Richardson picked up where Luke left off around mid-quarter, having scored a total of 21 points in the first 36 minutes, helping his team increase the lead in the process. The score was 76 – 58 at the end. In the final quarter, Shaq really picked up his game and monopolized Miami’s offense, but to his disdain, no one else on his team helped enough to stop the surging Warriors. Golden State’s bench was covering for the starters brilliantly, with Rodney White, Luke Walton and Andris Biedrins all providing spark on offense, keeping the lead around the 20 point region, up until the end. With Murphy closing the game strong, the Warriors had no real trouble clinching this game 104 – 85.


Eddie Jones scored only 2 points in the second half, courtesy of this alley oop dunk, and could not help Shaq mount a comeback for the Heat…



POG: TROY MURPHY 20pts – 12rebs – 6asts



GS TOP PLAYERS:

JASON RICHARDSON 23pts – 3/5 3pt

BARON DAVIS 15pts – 10ast – 4stl

MIKE DUNLEAVY 18pts – 8rebs – 5asts



MIAMI TOP PLAYER:

SHAQUILLE O’NEAL 27pts – 11rebs




The aftermath : The Warriors win their 6th game in a row, getting hotter by the day and attracting a lot of attention throughout the sports fans in the nation. Baron Davis now has 10 assists or more in his last 6 games. The team is now exactly at .500, 18 – 18, sitting 9th in the West.



GAME OF THE DAY:

DALLAS 109 – HOUSTON 96 (Dirk Nowitzki 28pts – 11rebs – 4/5 3pt)

[Its_asdf]

Nice to see you get one over a powerhouse like the heat over Shaq daddy and Wade.

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

Nice to see you get one over a powerhouse like the heat over Shaq daddy and Wade.

And pretty easily as well... I'm glad to see the team rolling on all cylinders right now...

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

Coming Up: Games against Seattle and LA Lakers on the road... Can the Warriors maintain their winning streak? Will they be able to get the temporary 8th place in the West? How will they stop Ray Allen and Kobe Bryant? Stay tuned and find out, only on "Polishing up Gold, rebuilding (again?) the Warriors" ...

[COOLmac©]

did you any means adjust your sliders?
stan van gundy and his insiders reported yesterday at our office that a big conspiracy might have been evolving within the warriors barracks.....i'm not yet pointing any finger at anyone.....

this just in...D.Trump has offered you 92million smackaroons but he backed out because one of his secretaries just crashed his jaguar in a ronald mcdonald statue outside the golden city.... the damage is estimated at 2 million dollar smacks for the car and another 1 million for the poor old statue

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

did you any means adjust your sliders?
stan van gundy and his insiders reported yesterday at our office that a big conspiracy might have been evolving within the warriors barracks.....i'm not yet pointing any finger at anyone.....

No , it's the B-Diddy (what a stupid nickname.... sorry P-Diddy ) effect : "Making my teammates better, until I blow a kneecap ,or get pissed of with my coach"

one of his secretaries just crashed his jaguar in a ronald mcdonald statue outside the golden city....

Guess now he'll just have to mary that secretary as well... collateral damage...

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

JANUARY 14 , 2005



THE GAME: SEATTLE SUPERSONICS vs. GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS




Hmmm .... I seem to have misplaced my notes about this particular game, so there won't be a recap this time. You'll have to settle for more pics:

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and the final score: The Warriors defeat the Sonics 91 - 100.



GAME OF THE DAY:

SAN ANTONIO 86 - DALLAS 106 (Jason Terry 24pts - 9asts - 5/9 3pts)

[John WB]

Big win. Sweet B-Diddy dunks!

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

Big win. Sweet B-Diddy dunks!

Now I'm above the .500 mark, 19 - 18...

And the shorty can really fly, can't he?

[John WB]

Big win. Sweet B-Diddy dunks!

Now I'm above the .500 mark, 19 - 18...

And the shorty can really fly, can't he?

He can. And you got some really sick dunks of his.

Look at the air he gets on those!

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

Look at the air he gets on those!

Those tomahawk dunks with the legs bent are his trademark slams in Live 2005...

[Ruff Ryder]

Look at the air he gets on those!

Those tomahawk dunks with the legs bent are his trademark slams in Live 2005...

Yeah, sig dunk by all guys like him, Francis, etc. Baron has been passing well for you, even though he's not scoring alot. I guess you still have to work him into your system more.

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

I guess you still have to work him into your system more.

Any system that brings 7 consecutive Ws is a good system in my book...

Plus , BD is averaging around 20ppg in those 7 games... and more than 10 apg and 2.5 spg... pretty good...

[COOLmac©]

can you show us your playoff picture? are you in 9th spot now?

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

can you show us your playoff picture? are you in 9th spot now?

I'll do a recap at the end of January... for all those interested...
Yes, I'm sitting 9th now, tied with Mephis for 8th...

[COOLmac©]

get to the playoffs and the board will get rid of the annoying D.Trump.....eversince the season started that guy has doubted you....i'm polishing up my boots to kick his ass......
we are very interested to see the season standings.yes we are!!!!

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

we are very interested to see the season standings.yes we are!!!!

Well you all will have to wait about 15 game days or so...

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

JANUARY 15, 2005



THE GAME: GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS vs. LOS ANGELES LAKERS



The Warriors hosted their famous Californian rivals in the Arena in Oakland, after having won their last 7 games of the season. They started well in this one as, well, being 6-0 up in the first 2 minutes. The Lakers did not lose touch with the score, though, and led by the surprisingly energetic Brian Grant, managed to come up ahead 14 – 16 around mid-quarter. From then and up until the end of the first 12 minutes, Baron Davis and Jason Richardson put on their own backcourt show, with the former passing and the latter executing, closing the quarter 27 – 23 for Golden State. In the second period, LA managed to detain those two on defense, and led by the surging Kobe Bryant on offense, regained the lead in a matter of minutes. Bryant finished the half with 18 points and great defense on J-Rich, while Grant and Mihm contained Troy Murphy, helping the visitors lead 39 – 46 at halftime.


Kobe’s shooting and driving to the basket with purpose resulted in the Lakers’ outscoring their opponents in the first half…

The second half started with Los Angeles continuing exactly where they left off in the end of the first. This time Kobe was seconded on offense by Chucky Atkins and his effective perimeter shooting. The visitors were up by 14, 43 – 57 , three minutes into the 3rd and were looking to break further away. But thankfully for the Warriors, their defense woke up and limited Bryant’s touches, while on offense Baron Davis was on fire from outside, passing for 5 assist in the meantime. With Richardson and Murphy picking up the pace as well near the end of the quarter, Golden State closed in on their opposition, 70 – 75 at the end of 3. During the final period of the contest, the home team continued to push for a total comeback, spearheaded by Troy Murphy who got himself a lot of hustle points, courtesy of his offensive rebounding. Kobe would not give up the fight, though, carrying his team throughout the end . It was close in the final stretches, with the deadlock being broken by some crucial three pointers by Mike Dunleavy, that made it 98 – 92 with 1:18 to go. From then on, the Lakers would keep sending Davis to the free throw line, only to allow him to close the deal, 103 – 94 for Golden State in the end.

Troy Murphy was a vital cog in a well-oiled Golden State machine in the second half, during which tey rallied to victory...




POG: BARON DAVIS 23pts – 9asts – 7rebs – 8/17 FGs



GS TOP PLAYERS:


TROY MURPHY 19pts – 10rebs – 7ast – 8/14 FGs

JASON RICHARDSON 26pts – 4asts – 3rebs – 12/22 FGs

MIKE DUNLEAVY Jr. 15pts – 4rebs – 27mins



LAL TOP PLAYER:

KOBE BRYANT 33pts




GAME OF THE DAY:

DALLAS 95 – NEW JERSEY 115 (Jason Kidd 35pts – 10asts – 5rebs – 14/19 FGs)




JANUARY 16 , 2005


GAME OF THE DAY:

TORONTO 100 – NEW ORLEANS 102 (Jamaal Magloire 34pts – 13rebs – 15/18 FGs)

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

Coming Up: Rumors have it that the Golden State Warriors have made a trade with another NBA franchise, involving 4 players moving grounds. Will the Warriors finally bring Shaq to the Bay Area? ( j/k ). Will they get an athletic big man that can block? Will they go for a backup PG as an insurance for a potential Baron Davis injury? Or have they finally had it with Mike Dunleavy's inconsistency and decided to ship him off ? Stay tuned, and find out ...

[John WB]

You better not have traded B-Diddy or J-Rich. Anyone else I don't care.

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

The Oakland Tribune, January 16, 2005


"Golden State Warriors' owner and General Manager Lace Donovan, released a press announcement this morning informing the media and the team's faithful, that the franchise has been involved in a 4 player swap deal with the Memphis Grizzlies. On their way to Tennessee are Centers Vlade Divac and Elden Campbell, while PF/C Stromile Swift and C Jake Tsakalidis will be playing for the Warriors, starting from the game against the Nuggets tomorrow evening.

It was a surprise move for Golden State, letting go of their 2 of 3 main big guys ( the other one being Troy Murphy ), to get a constantly underachiveng but immensely athletic Power Forward, and a Greek giant who was stuck on the Grizzlies' IR up until now, not to mention he is due around 10 million dollars for the next 3 years.

The Warriors, said Donovan, desperately needed a defensive player who could play the 4 and 5 spots, and could block shots. While Swift is somewhat undersized to play the 5, being 6' 9" and rather lanky, his incredible leaping and timing skills make up for most of these shortcomings. Stromile averaged only 8.1 ppg and 7.9 rpg so far this season for the Griz, coming off the bench in all their games. Big Jake Tsakalidis was rotting in the Injured Reserve prior to the trade, and is not predicted to get many minutes in Golden State either, being more of a salary cap banancing addicion tha anything else.

On the other hand, Memphis lost a talented youngster, but rumors have it that he would not resign with th eteam this summer, and they wouldn't want to lose him for nothing. In exchange for letting him walk, they got two guys that play a position the Griz are aching, that of Center, especially with Lorentzen Wright being out for 7 weeks due to injury. They also managed to get rid of the unwanted tsakalidis and his overpriced contract.

Golden State's new acquisitions will arrive in Oakland this evening and wil be ready for actuion tomorrow, when the Warriors host the Nuggets".


Stromile Swift:

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Jake Tsakalidis:

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[John WB]

I like that trade!