Good call on the first half. I think you could make an arguement on either side of the equation for game three (at least for the first half). Looks like Steve Kerr got outcoached in the second half Vitu. GST better get their emotions in check and I think Iggy is the guy who is going to have to provide some leadership even if he is not playing very well.
Agreed. Thinking we are dealing with a whole new GSW. For those of you that didn't watch 60 Minutes this Sunday, GSW was featured. You can watch it for free on the CBS website. Something is off with them. Some bickering and stuff with Steph being late every single day for the buses. Entitlement. Kerr saying he doesn't need to coach anymore. He NEVER coaches Steph. Just let's him do whatever he wants. Weird profile. Must watch.
For several seasons Kerr made great adjustments at half time. Now GSW comes out firing away and then just coasts. Somebody is going to beat this team this season. GLTA
The West is a bear, and the Warriors had a number of games in last year's playoffs where they faltered or lost. Even with Cousins out, they will have some nice streaks, a couple big wins, and likely win the West- although Houston is the one team that could change that. Last night, as in many GS games, they get a big lead, and get sloppy, complacent, too loose, whatever, but you could see their intensity was not there 3rd quarter. That's why taking these big spreads for the game is not always wise with them.
Kerr said it in his 60 Minutes interview. Their ultimate is getting so far ahead that the bench plays the whole 4th quarter. He loves it, the starters and top bench guys love it. Last night they thought, "We got this" too early. As for the rest of the 60 Minutes interview, I didn't get a feeling of entitlement or big issues. Like any team of stars with big egos, they have conflicts. But Kerr is 80 % psychologist, and I think on the court they play very well as a team IF they feel they HAVE to play their best to win.
I'm not a Warriors fan at all, and like the Patriots, we're all sick of them winning so much- but when money is on the line, go with what gets it.
Kerr said it in his 60 Minutes interview. Their ultimate is getting so far ahead that the bench plays the whole 4th quarter. He loves it, the starters and top bench guys love it. Last night they thought, "We got this" too early. As for the rest of the 60 Minutes interview, I didn't get a feeling of entitlement or big issues. Like any team of stars with big egos, they have conflicts. But Kerr is 80 % psychologist, and I think on the court they play very well as a team IF they feel they HAVE to play their best to win.
I'm not a Warriors fan at all, and like the Patriots, we're all sick of them winning so much- but when money is on the line, go with what gets it.
Totally agree - dubs have the greatest collection of talent ever assembled but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the greatest team ever assembled. The loss of DMC may actually be a blessing in disguise and force them back into their old ways - ball movement, translation offense, death lineup with small ball, etc. I would be very surprised if dubs don’t cover game 3 - even at the outrageous road spread of -9. Out of pure pride and anger, they will not let off the pedal this time...
2-0 on large plays(Milwaukee Wed. pending) , 4-0 small plays. One more small:
Brooklyn +3 I think they win this game at home vs. a flawed 76ers team that really had an up and down season, while fattening their record on the weaklings of the East. Embiid not even 90%, perimeter defense is lousy, and the Nets will move the ball around the edges and have many open looks. Nets bench also better.
Brooklyn +3 I think they win this game at home vs. a flawed 76ers team that really had an up and down season, while fattening their record on the weaklings of the East. Embiid not even 90%, perimeter defense is lousy, and the Nets will move the ball around the edges and have many open looks. Nets bench also better.
The Clipper- Warrior game opens at 7 and gets bumped up immediately to 8.5 by sharp money. Probably a lot of squares too, but for the past 4 years, the Dubs have rebounded very well after a loss in key games and playoff games. Great comeback by the Clippers, but I'm not buying it. They are a team with a great bench, a weak starting 5, and in playoff games with smaller rotations, the Warriors top 7 guys should be able to beat up on the Clips top 7 guys.
Golden State 1H -4.5
Small: GS -3 1Q
A little more on Brooklyn +3
Above post- I, not I'm….Geez, the grammar!
Golden State 1H -4.5
Small: GS -3 1Q
A little more on Brooklyn +3
Above post- I, not I'm….Geez, the grammar!
Should have made Warriors a super large. Too much doubt.
Small:
Indiana -3 If you have seen this series, Boston has relied too much on Kyrie Irving. Indiana always seems to be on the verge of an upset, then can't finish. At home, they'll give the ultimate effort, winning this one vs. a Celtic team that has floundered all year.
Portland +8 (-117) OKC will also try to hang in there to stay in the series, but they are not playing well as a team. George is scoring, but his shoulder is not right. Westbrook dominates the ball, but his teammates look like they just wait for him to do something. Like the Blazers' stepping up of their D, which has made a big difference in this series so far.
Small:
Indiana -3 If you have seen this series, Boston has relied too much on Kyrie Irving. Indiana always seems to be on the verge of an upset, then can't finish. At home, they'll give the ultimate effort, winning this one vs. a Celtic team that has floundered all year.
Portland +8 (-117) OKC will also try to hang in there to stay in the series, but they are not playing well as a team. George is scoring, but his shoulder is not right. Westbrook dominates the ball, but his teammates look like they just wait for him to do something. Like the Blazers' stepping up of their D, which has made a big difference in this series so far.
