Golden State Warriors thread - All Star 5

[fidstar]

Butler is a desperation move. But, hey, we were 0% to title, and now we are 1%.

Woohoo.

 

[fidstar]

Also pathetic finish (again) in Utah.

 

[Jacks Seething Rage]

Butler is a desperation move. But, hey, we were 0% to title, and now we are 1%.

Woohoo.

The only thing I like is the 2 year extension.

Stef, Dray and Jimmy are at least aligned which should give some direction. If nothing else we've commiitted to being old.

 

[fidstar]

Doesn't really matter what else is happening if Steph doesn't start shooting like the GOAT shooter again.

 

[Jacks Seething Rage]

Yeah, we got them on a back to back with no Giannis, but will take any road win.

Two games is statistically significant right? Steph not having to work so hard for his shots...offensive options beyond jacking up threes...regular trips to the FT line.

If nothing else we are better to watch.

 

[fidstar]

Sometimes you just need a change.

 

[Mr Magic]

Butler move seems to be a good move, generating more and development, growth and belief in the squad,

mix seems more versatile which gives the players more confidence I think to

 

[Jacks Seething Rage]

Still plenty of time to regret the Butler trade...but for now just nice to see us playing with purpose. Happy to eat a little crow.

And we're doing all this with Stef shooting poorly, and Jimmy Buckets giving us 9% from 3.

 

[AJ_2000]

Its been a nice little resurgence with some good energy. Upto 8th, and half a game behinf 6th. Its super tight from 6-10th. Having a guy like Butler should help us if we end up in the play in.

 

[fidstar]

Still plenty of time to regret the Butler trade...but for now just nice to see us playing with purpose. Happy to eat a little crow.

And we're doing all this with Stef shooting poorly, and Jimmy Buckets giving us 9% from 3.

You know you have high expectations when having 48.5/38.1/86.1 shooting splits* is classified as "shooting poorly"



*since the Butler trade.

 

[fidstar]

Steph. You make me question my sexuality

 

[fidstar]

You never know when it's going to be his last ever super game. Just got to enjoy them when they happen.

 

[fidstar]

Also Post has proven me wrong. Thought he was a stiff that added nothing. But he's been good and improved on defense. I'd expect come playoff time (should we make it) teams will be able to scheme around him, but for now he's seems like a solid rotation guy.

 

[fidstar]

Curry - B (Previous C, C+, C+, C+) Picking it up
Draymond - B (B, B-, B-, C+) Been good even if he's lost his 3 point touch
Moody - B (B, B-. B-, B-) Been important to the team. Very consistent.
Pods - B+ (B-, C, C, NR) Been really good lately.
Butler - B+ Been a positive for the team. Stats don't tell the whole story.

GP - C+ (C, C, C-, C-) Good pinch hitting when needed.
Kuminga - NR (B, B, A-, NR) Injured. Back soon.
Looney - C (B, B, C, C-) Hasn't really done anything wrong, but small ball is working at the moment.
Hield - D+ (A+, B-, C, D+) Come back to earth with a thud. 3 point shooting has cratered and his minutes are down
Santos - C- (C) The fact he is seeing the floor isn't good, though he's been fine for what you'd expect. Expect when Kaminga is back he'll be out of the rotation.
TJD - NR (C, D+, C+, C) Out of rotation. Also been injured.
Post B Creates spacing when out there. Defense has improved.

Wiggin - B (B-, B, B+, B) Thanks for the memories. Wouldn't have won 22 without him
Schroder - D+ (D+, D+) Just didn't work out.
Anderson - NR (C, C, C-, NR) Out of the rotation. Was solid when playing, just needed for the trade.
Waters - NR (B+, C, C, C) Out of rotation before the trade.

 

[Jacks Seething Rage]

On the road v the Knicks, back end of a B2B, double digit win pulling away.

That's a legit win right there.

 

[fidstar]

Yeah nice. Need to back it up with a win in Brooklyn.

 

[Jacks Seething Rage]

Yeah nice. Need to back it up with a win in Brooklyn.

Tried very hard not to.

Take the W and run.

 

[AJ_2000]

Terrible 1st quarter, but got back into it in the 2nd.

Capped off by this to close the gap to 5

 

[AJ_2000]

Up to 6th now, with the Griz and Rockets a few games ahead of us - both tphave been average lately. We have a 7 home game stand to hopegully push up the standings

 

[fidstar]

Home stretch, but much tougher teams.

It's nice Curry has remembered he's a Top 5 player.

 

[fidstar]

Good win with Butler and Curry scoring less than 20 combined. Everyone playing well. Means we've effectively locked up a top 8 spot.

Unfortunately every other team is winning around us so we aren't moving closer to 5th or further ahead of 7th.

 

[Jacks Seething Rage]

Another tight, grinding win over the Knicks. Nothing flashy...just taking care of the ball and solid D.

Good contribution from Moses on both sides of the ball and GP enjoying one of his best stretches as a Warrior (cue torn or sprained something).

 

[AJ_2000]

Another tight, grinding win over the Knicks. Nothing flashy...just taking care of the ball and solid D.

Good contribution from Moses on both sides of the ball and GP enjoying one of his best stretches as a Warrior (cue torn or sprained something).

The run since the Butler signing continues. Just aside from the Lakers slumping without LeBron, everyone else is winning, including the TWolves and the Clippers so we're only a loss out of the play in.

 

[Jacks Seething Rage]

The run since the Butler signing continues. Just aside from the Lakers slumping without LeBron, everyone else is winning, including the TWolves and the Clippers so we're only a loss out of the play in.

Minnesota are on a tear and have a soft run home.

Ours is not too bad, Lakers is pretty tough.

I think Minny jump to 5th, we stay where we are and Lakers drop to play in.