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Preview & Game Thread #22: Oklahoma City Thunder at Golden State Warriors - Groundhog Day?

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Oklahoma City Thunder (19-5) at Golden State Warriors (8-13)

TV: CSN Bay Area & NBA TV | Radio: KNBR 680

Blog Buddy: Welcome To Loud City

OK, I guess Groundhog Day was five days ago, but we could easily call this preview "Deja Vu All Over Again?" Let's hope not. Last time OKC came into town, just twelve days ago, they shellacked the Dubs, 120-109. Kevin Durant had 37-and-14, Russell Westbrook 28 pts 11 ast, Serge Ibaka 20-and-12, and the Warriors were outrebounded 61-40.

Andris Biedrins played for 9 minutes to start the game and then sat on the bench the rest of the way, with Mark Jackson citing that the Thunder didn't have a bonafide post player for AB to guard.

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How far will the Thunder go in the playoffs?

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Preview & Game Thread #21: Golden State Warriors At Sacramento Kings

Golden State Warriors' Nate Robinson, left, knocks the ball loose from Sacramento Kings' Isaiah Thomas (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Sacramento Kings (7-15) vs. Golden State Warriors (8-12)

TV: CSN Bay Area / Radio: KNBR 680

Tip-Off: 7:00pm

Blog Buddy: Sactown Royalty

The Golden State Warriors beat the Sacramento Kings 93-90 on Tuesday in a game when the bench came up big to carry the team. Atma Brother ONE already summarized the main points, but perhaps a brief look at the stats from Tuesday will help us know what to expect for tonight's rematch in Sactown.

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GameThread #20: Utah Jazz @ Golden State - ATCW vs. Jazz (we got the...)

Originally posted on Feb 2, 2012 11:00 AM PST


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"A Tribe Called Quest" inspired graphic for tonights game! [Photoshopped by Tony.psd]

Warriors (7-12) vs Jazz (12-8)

TV: CSN Bay Area / Radio: KNBR 680

Tip-Off: 7:30pm

Blog Buddy: SLC Dunk

The 7-12 Golden State Warriors... well it could be worse. If we could get our wins consistent with a small 2-3 game win streak that would put a brief smile on any Warrior fans face considering our record. Hey, a win's a win and with the 12-8 Jazz coming to town - that's gonna be a challenge. I've always believed "It ain't over until the end of the 4th quarter has our score on top." Who am I kidding, this season we've seen great leads within the first 3 quarters get blown out in the 4th! After our victory over the Kings this past Tuesday, there is some hope, we can pull a W with solid contribution from everyone.


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If they played A Tribe Called Quest at homes games...

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Game Thread #19: Sacramento Kings at Golden State Warriors - Poll: Keith Smart or Mark Jackson?

Golden State Warriors head coach Keith Smart reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010. (AP Photo/Mike Fuentes)

Kings (6-14) at Warriors (6-12)

Tipoff: 730pm PST

TV: CSN Bay Area

Radio: KNBR 680

Blog Buddy: Sactown Royalty

Things have gotten so bad for both teams, neither NBA team website has a preview for this game. So let us divert our attention to the more interesting topic. At this point, sitting at 6-12, would you (loyal Warriors fan) rather have Keith Smart, who is 4-9 since he took over, or Mark Jackson? Vote below!

Hit the jump for the preview...

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At this juncture (6-12), who would rather have coaching the Warriors?

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Game Thread & Preview: OKC Thunder At Golden State Warriors - Somebody Has To Rebound

Winning the battle of the boards could be a major key to success for the Golden State Warriors against the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Golden State Warriors (6-11) vs Oklahoma City Thunder (15-3)

Time: 7:30pm PST

TV: CSN Bay Area | Radio: KNBR 680

Blog Buddy: Welcome To Loud City

EvanZ already offered a scouting report for the Warriors' home game against the Thunder tonight and highlighted spot up shooting as a potentially key battle in deciding the outcome of the game.

However, in a game with little margin for error - and really, a need to do something better than average to add another big win to the Warriors' record - rebounding might be another key are to watch.

Darnell Mayberry of the Oklahoman points out that despite the Thunder's success this season, they've struggled on the boards so far this season. He tweeted about the issue yesterday after a win against the New Orleans Hornets, but wrote more extensively about the matter last Friday.

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Game Thread #17: Portland Trail Blazers at Golden State Warriors - How will the Warriors respond?

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Is this the Warriors response tonight? Mean and hungry, with a vicious desire to win this game?

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Or will it be this? Cowering in the corner, letting yet another team escape with a win?

That is the question for tonight's game.

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Game Thread #16: Memphis Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors (Including Synergy Advanced Scouting Report)

Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol, of Spain, right, yells as he celebrates with Tony Allen, left, after Gasol scored against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the overtime period of Game 3 of a second-round NBA basketball series on Saturday, May 7, 2011, in Memphis, Tenn. The Grizzlies won 101-93 in overtime to take a 2-1 lead in the series. Gasol had 16 points and Allen scored 10. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

I have decided to use my Synergy powers for good. Instead of taking us apart after the game, today I will provide an advanced scouting report on Memphis. What offensive and defensive strategies should we employ? Let's look inside the numbers for some help.

Warriors (5-10) vs Grizzlies (9-4)

Time: 7:30pm PST

TV: CSN Bay Area | Radio: KNBR 680

Blog Buddy: Straight Outta Vancouver

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GameThread #15: Indiana Pacers vs Golden State Warriors- GSoM Night 11 + New GSoM Logo!

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Warriors (5-9) vs Pacers (9-4)

Time: 7:30pm PST

TV: CSN Bay Area | Radio: KNBR 680

Blog Buddy: Indy Cornrows

I would hate to be the Pacers tomorrow night. They're coming into The Town to face a ferocious and rowdy Roaracle crowd powered by GSoM Night 11!

Jump for some predictions!

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Who gets the W on GSoM Night 11?
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS!
216 votes
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS!
105 votes

321 votes | Poll has closed

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