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Logged in to - well reading some posts - basically just echo what others are saying. I'm not sure if Klay is just having some great games at the right time, or if we're seeing Klay take that next step up. He really looks like an elite first option out there. He may not be able to create with his dribble... but off the ball he is freaking deadly. Hopefully he can keep it up.
The only guys i was yelling at my screen were Barnes and Speights.
Barnes was pretty much the usual crappiness, except he actually hit an open corner 3 which had me surprised. More dumb fouls of course (one of which wasn't really a foul - i don't think he even touched the guy (Lillard, i think). On the good side, he did get on the boards and finally hit an open corner 3. "Give it to Thompson - oh crap, they left Barnes open ... OH! He made it!"
Speights' D (at least grouped with the guys he was out there with) was killing us in the 2nd quarter. It didn't look exceptional in the 4th either.
The only guys i was yelling at my screen were Barnes and Speights.
Barnes was pretty much the usual crappiness, except he actually hit an open corner 3 which had me surprised. More dumb fouls of course (one of which wasn't really a foul - i don't think he even touched the guy (Lillard, i think). On the good side, he did get on the boards and finally hit an open corner 3. "Give it to Thompson - oh crap, they left Barnes open ... OH! He made it!"
Speights' D (at least grouped with the guys he was out there with) was killing us in the 2nd quarter. It didn't look exceptional in the 4th either.
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The remaining two all stars are pretty damn good!
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Sam Lowry Jr wrote:Btw how deep is Ezeli is in Kerr's doghouse? Second straight game where Kerr has gone to AV over Ezeli?
Says it was a matchup issue, but I think it's because he has played so poorly and Andy has played better.
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His activity on defense was solid last game he played, but his touch around the rim was terrible. He could be out of shape and out of rhythm after the injury.
That said . . . i don't want AV out there.
That said . . . i don't want AV out there.
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Klay with 21 3's in his last 3 games
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He has REALLY stepped up since Steph went down. Not going to lie, i'm pleasantly surprised
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He has REALLY stepped up since Steph went down. Not going to lie, i'm pleasantly surprised
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God Mo was bad. If he's not bombing on offence you just can't play him. Absolute turnstile defending the rim.
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Festus suffers from not being a good passer. And the last two teams we have played only really feature one big man each. But Varejao passes the ball and understands the movement better than Festus.
But if we play the Spurs in the next round we will see more depth at the big man spot. Plus Festus is a better big man defender than Varejao so we'll need that more in that series.
Hell Festus might log more time against the Spurs than both Speights and Varejao do.
But if we play the Spurs in the next round we will see more depth at the big man spot. Plus Festus is a better big man defender than Varejao so we'll need that more in that series.
Hell Festus might log more time against the Spurs than both Speights and Varejao do.
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Klay is fire personified right now.
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Dray and Klay have been awesome since Steph went down.
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The one overlook aspect of Klay's game compared to Jimmy Butler and James Harden is that he's willing to play Robin to Curry's Batman. I'm not sure any of those three guys would be the main go to guy on a championship level team (well, Klay, we know for sure), but Klay is aware of his limitations and the importance of team play whereas Butler and Harden need to assert themselves as the man on their respective teams, sometimes to the detriment of their team's chemistry. We never hear rumors about bad blood between Klay and Curry like we do about Harden and Howard or Rose and Butler.
It's something that you don't see in the box score, but you definitely notice if you pay attention to how he carries himself on the court and in interviews. In these last two games, we're put on notice that Klay could put up crazy numbers himself when forced to be the go to guy. It 's a reminder of the sacrifices that some of our players make for winning. Can't say that about a lot of NBA players.
It's something that you don't see in the box score, but you definitely notice if you pay attention to how he carries himself on the court and in interviews. In these last two games, we're put on notice that Klay could put up crazy numbers himself when forced to be the go to guy. It 's a reminder of the sacrifices that some of our players make for winning. Can't say that about a lot of NBA players.
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If Klay can keep some of his current form when Curry is back, I don't see any team able to beat them. That would be horrifying for anybody.
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azwfan wrote:Logged in to - well reading some posts - basically just echo what others are saying. I'm not sure if Klay is just having some great games at the right time, or if we're seeing Klay take that next step up. He really looks like an elite first option out there. He may not be able to create with his dribble... but off the ball he is freaking deadly. Hopefully he can keep it up.
The only guys i was yelling at my screen were Barnes and Speights.
Barnes was pretty much the usual crappiness, except he actually hit an open corner 3 which had me surprised. More dumb fouls of course (one of which wasn't really a foul - i don't think he even touched the guy (Lillard, i think). On the good side, he did get on the boards and finally hit an open corner 3. "Give it to Thompson - oh crap, they left Barnes open ... OH! He made it!"
Speights' D (at least grouped with the guys he was out there with) was killing us in the 2nd quarter. It didn't look exceptional in the 4th either.
One thing is very clear. Ed Davis is really going to hurt us on the glass when Speights is on the floor. I really don't like that matchup.
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I like the national ESPN announcers last night, saying Portland needs to run as much as possible...LOL. I guess one reason, I don't know who they were, as I completely tuned them out yesterday.
Portland does like to run, but that just falls right into what the Warriors love and the Warriors are a lot better at that game.
Portland does like to run, but that just falls right into what the Warriors love and the Warriors are a lot better at that game.
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Festus has fine TOOLS.. but his skillset,is variable. AV has basic fundamentals and way more experience. Festus can be GREAT..in spurts. He also can fumble,can look confused. Minus Curry....predictable execution was a factor. Minus Curry.. GSW had to do the GSW way, had to EXECUTE, be efficient at all things. So far.. thats gone well.Left*My*Heart wrote:Sam Lowry Jr wrote:Btw how deep is Ezeli is in Kerr's doghouse? Second straight game where Kerr has gone to AV over Ezeli?
Says it was a matchup issue, but I think it's because he has played so poorly and Andy has played better.
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Ezeli would probably fit playing better vs Spurs and Cavs than Curlyjao, but he needs to pick up his game. His form has dropped down to Barnes' level right now.
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Ezeli was playing more within the flow of the game earlier this year, but he's reverted to black hole/hands of stone Ezeli since his comeback.
I wish the Warriors had more time to evaluate him - the same way they've had this season to evaluate Barnes - before deciding to throw money his way this summer (can he play more than 10-15 minutes a game, can he learn how not to be a ball stopper).
I wish the Warriors had more time to evaluate him - the same way they've had this season to evaluate Barnes - before deciding to throw money his way this summer (can he play more than 10-15 minutes a game, can he learn how not to be a ball stopper).
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Impuniti wrote:Ezeli would probably fit playing better vs Spurs and Cavs than Curlyjao, but he needs to pick up his game. His form has dropped down to Barnes' level right now.
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This might not be a series for Speights. HOU let him play because hey don't really move the ball and their bench is crap. POR has an offensive system with guards getting a **** of screens. Put Speights in space against smaller quicker guys, and . . . yeah you get this.
Ezeli is ideal because he's much better at protecting the rim, but he must be hurt or something. Varejao is not the answer.
POR doesn't have a D12 or DMo-level post-up threat, they have a bunch of screen setters and garbage men. No Meyers Leonard to stretch the floor since he's hurt. I think ONE of Dray or Bogut can anchor the D against POR's bench, so stagger them in the middle of the game and using Barnes/Iggy/Rush at PF.
Unfortunately I think Kerr is going to insist on around 5-10 minutes of LB and AV together and we're just going to accept we're gonna give up about a -10 in that span. Let's pray our starters are so good it doesn't matter.
It would be nice if McAdoo weren't garbage.
Ezeli is ideal because he's much better at protecting the rim, but he must be hurt or something. Varejao is not the answer.
POR doesn't have a D12 or DMo-level post-up threat, they have a bunch of screen setters and garbage men. No Meyers Leonard to stretch the floor since he's hurt. I think ONE of Dray or Bogut can anchor the D against POR's bench, so stagger them in the middle of the game and using Barnes/Iggy/Rush at PF.
Unfortunately I think Kerr is going to insist on around 5-10 minutes of LB and AV together and we're just going to accept we're gonna give up about a -10 in that span. Let's pray our starters are so good it doesn't matter.
It would be nice if McAdoo weren't garbage.
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Left*My*Heart wrote:I like the national ESPN announcers last night, saying Portland needs to run as much as possible...LOL. I guess one reason, I don't know who they were, as I completely tuned them out yesterday.
Portland does like to run, but that just falls right into what the Warriors love and the Warriors are a lot better at that game.
I think they should run too. They have the personnel for it. Even Plumlee led a break and threw a nice ally oop. Harkless and Aminu are athletic finishers. As is Davis. And of course their backcourt is suited to it. They are young and won't wear out.
They should avoid playing against GSW half court defense as much as possible.
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