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12/21 Game 27 Warriors (14-12) @ Timberwolves (14-12) 5:00pm PST
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2024 7:20 pm
by cdubbz
Re: 12/21 Game 27 Warriors 14-12 @ Timberwolves 14-12 5:00pm PST
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2024 7:23 pm
by cdubbz
Warriors need to stop effing around and Beat Wolves today and the Lakers on Wednesday to move to 16-12. The rankings are very close -- Kings and Spurs are behind us and Lakers Wolves we can leap over in the next few days.
Re: 12/21 Game 27 Warriors 14-12 @ Timberwolves 14-12 5:00pm PST
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2024 7:23 pm
by Old_Blue
I checked the odds. The Wolves aren't favored by 50. Easy money!

Re: 12/21 Game 27 Warriors (14-12) @ Timberwolves (14-12) 5:00pm PST
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2024 7:47 pm
by DonaldSanders
I look for us to bounce back today after a humiliating loss. The team is going to have a lot of fight in it today, I think we either win or keep it close. Sometimes a team can find its footing after a difficult loss and go on a bit of a run. Both teams though are coming off blowouts so the Wolves should also be locked in, and the consequences for the loser may be rough.
I bet Dray plays just so he can get the chance to harass Rudy.
Re: 12/21 Game 27 Warriors 14-12 @ Timberwolves 14-12 5:00pm PST
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2024 7:48 pm
by HiRez
Here's how many shots Steph is taking (not making, taking) in the first quarter:
Houston 3
Dallas 3
Memphis 2
Can we please get this guy going earlier? Yes, it's nice he tries to get others involved but we're not winning when he's not carrying the scoring load, and he can't do that if he's not putting up shots. Do your **** job Kerr and figure out how to make it happen.
Re: 12/21 Game 27 Warriors 14-12 @ Timberwolves 14-12 5:00pm PST
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2024 7:49 pm
by DonaldSanders
HiRez wrote:Can we please get this guy going earlier? Yes, it's nice he tries to get others involved but we're not winning when he's not carrying the scoring load, and he can't do that if he's not putting up shots. Do your **** job Kerr and figure out how to make it happen.
Absolutely, getting Steph going early should be a priority. It's tough though with the whole defense focused on him and sagging off the others. We just don't have enough offensive threats.
Re: 12/21 Game 27 Warriors 14-12 @ Timberwolves 14-12 5:00pm PST
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2024 8:43 pm
by HiRez
DonaldSanders wrote:HiRez wrote:Can we please get this guy going earlier? Yes, it's nice he tries to get others involved but we're not winning when he's not carrying the scoring load, and he can't do that if he's not putting up shots. Do your **** job Kerr and figure out how to make it happen.
Absolutely, getting Steph going early should be a priority. It's tough though with the whole defense focused on him and sagging off the others. We just don't have enough offensive threats.
Yeah, unfortunately the book is out on the Warriors and it's load up on Steph and make anyone else beat you, but they don't have the personnel to do it. Wiggins actually had a good game, Hield and Podz shot well, Morant didn't even score double digits, and they still lost by 51 points. Against weaker teams that strategy of shutting down Steph will probably not be as successful but those aren't the teams the Warriors will be facing in the playoffs.
Re: 12/21 Game 27 Warriors 14-12 @ Timberwolves 14-12 5:00pm PST
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2024 8:56 pm
by CDM_Stats
HiRez wrote:Yeah, unfortunately the book is out on the Warriors and it's load up on Steph and make anyone else beat you, but they don't have the personnel to do it. Wiggins actually had a good game, Hield and Podz shot well, Morant didn't even score double digits, and they still lost by 51 points. Against weaker teams that strategy of shutting down Steph will probably not be as successful but those aren't the teams the Warriors will be facing in the playoffs.
We used to run a ton of off-ball screens to get our shooters going and build everything off that.. never saw anything wrong with that idea. Klay's poor execution shouldnt be a reason to abandon it
Considering how well the team does when Hield gets going, might be worth the effort to actually try and get him going. So much effort into doing it for Wiggins and JK, who need a lot less help than Hield
Re: 12/21 Game 27 Warriors (14-12) @ Timberwolves (14-12) 5:00pm PST
Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2024 12:18 am
by cdubbz
A big next 3 games against winnable opponents: Wolves, Pacers & Lakers on Christmas.
Next 3 games?? Clippers, Suns, Cavs.
Warriors going 3-3 is ideal. Going 4-2 is the goal.
Re: 12/21 Game 27 Warriors (14-12) @ Timberwolves (14-12) 5:00pm PST
Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2024 12:36 am
by CDM_Stats
Re: 12/21 Game 27 Warriors (14-12) @ Timberwolves (14-12) 5:00pm PST
Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2024 12:57 am
by Onus
CDM_Stats wrote:ok.. RNG lineups
Seriously rng might be better. Kerr winning 4 titles has to be the luckiest coach ever.
Re: 12/21 Game 27 Warriors (14-12) @ Timberwolves (14-12) 5:00pm PST
Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2024 1:07 am
by vvoland
CDM_Stats wrote:ok.. RNG lineups
What in the ever loving to phuck is that?
Re: 12/21 Game 27 Warriors (14-12) @ Timberwolves (14-12) 5:00pm PST
Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2024 1:11 am
by Onus
Guessing we go into a hole to start
Re: 12/21 Game 27 Warriors (14-12) @ Timberwolves (14-12) 5:00pm PST
Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2024 1:20 am
by CDM_Stats
I remember the days where Kerr was crediting analytics for their lineups and following them... man that was a fun 36 hours
Re: 12/21 Game 27 Warriors (14-12) @ Timberwolves (14-12) 5:00pm PST
Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2024 1:26 am
by CDM_Stats
basketball gods dont want to see us play either
Re: 12/21 Game 27 Warriors (14-12) @ Timberwolves (14-12) 5:00pm PST
Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2024 1:33 am
by Crazy-Canuck
Amateur hour
Re: 12/21 Game 27 Warriors (14-12) @ Timberwolves (14-12) 5:00pm PST
Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2024 1:39 am
by CDM_Stats
Schroder is going to need to learn when to clear out the baseline if he's going to start.. rule 1A is to do everything with Steph in mind
Re: 12/21 Game 27 Warriors (14-12) @ Timberwolves (14-12) 5:00pm PST
Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2024 1:44 am
by Crazy-Canuck
Tjd came to play. Dunk and rebound. That's the minimum he needs to do to stay on the floor.
Re: 12/21 Game 27 Warriors (14-12) @ Timberwolves (14-12) 5:00pm PST
Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2024 1:44 am
by cpower
Schroder starting to make some plays..
key is how JK and Podz will play
Re: 12/21 Game 27 Warriors (14-12) @ Timberwolves (14-12) 5:00pm PST
Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2024 1:47 am
by CDM_Stats
Crazy-Canuck wrote:Tjd came to play. Dunk and rebound. That's the minimum he needs to do to stay on the floor.
he has, but he's also given up 6 pts and is getting some fortunate rebounds