05.09.07
Warriors Lose Game 2
Warriors needed to steal game 2 in Utah.
It was tough in the first half. Warriors did a good job forcing it against Deron Williams, getting him into foul trouble early.
Memet caused a lot of problems. I was very impressed by his off balanced shots. Especially late in game. For a 7 footer to make those off balance shots, that’s simply amazing.
Boozer was solid. Using his size and cleaning up the boards. He made a some mistakes with turnovers but he did his job.
Derek Fisher. Damn that guy. I like him a lot when he was with the Lakers. He’s a professional and brings that maturity and class to any team. He killed us late and it was a story book night for Utah because of his heroics.
Paul Milsap. If I were Coach Sloan, I’d play that guy more often. He’s a rookie (or 2nd year?) and a 2nd rounder, but man can he play. He the type of player any team wants. Strong guy who is an energy type of player. Cleans up the boards and fights for offensive boards. Reminds me of a stronger, less buckwild, Bo Outlaw. When he took that offensive charge foul, that sealed it for me for him being one of my favorite players.
We seemed timid in the first half. Settling for jumpers instead of taking it to the hole against the bigger team. Baron kept us in it. He’s simply awesome. No doubt about it.
Late in the game, damn, I can’t emphasize it enough, we gotta make our freethrows. I loved our fight late in the game. Biedrins made clutch 2 free throws, but it wasn’t enough.. Pietrus blew it not making his.
They were big too. With Deron Williams, AK47, Milsap, Boozer, and Memet in the game, that’s a scary sight to see. Deron Williams is simply awesome. I would say right now, he’s the 2nd best point guard in the league. In only his second year, he’s shown the maturity and fire to lead a team to the championship.
I loved Barnes tonight. He made his baskets when we needed it.. until the end.
I know I mentioned the end a lot tonight.. but shit that’s what matters. Heroes are made in the 4th quarter.. and away.. and nobody stepped up.
I’m sick and tired of Stephen Jackson bitching because he didn’t get a call and lagging on defense. He needs to get back and defend. That’s the basics. For his game to improve, he needs to realize, you gotta play D first.
