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The Golden State Warriors Are Competing in Spite of Injuries

Posted: 7th December 2009 by Simon B. in NBA
Theásix win and 13 loss Warriors are one of the best shooting and scoring teams in the league and yet they continue to lose close games.á The many injuries to would-be starters have left the team susceptible to matchup problems and over-using their healthy players.á Numbers were initially a source of strength to start the season, but with half of the roster in street clothes, the Warriors are forced to play ...

Monta Ellis Is Carving a Path Towards Stardom

Posted: 27th November 2009 by Simon B. in NBA
In the aftermath of the departure of Stephen Jackson to the Charlotte Bobcats, the Golden State WarriorsÆ Monta Ellis has seized the teamsÆ reigns of leadership like a seasoned pro.á The fifth year guard has shaken the squadÆs foundation over the last three games with an average of 37.7 points and 6.7 assists.ááá His recent offùtheùRichterùscale shooting is reminiscent of his third year in the league when he shot .531 for ...
á The Golden State Warriors' trade of Stephen Jackson to the Charlotte Bobcats marks a successful move in what has been a string ofáintelligent plays by Warriors management.á á Since Larry Riley was named general manager in May, he has traded away Jamal Crawford's contract and atrocious defense, traded away Marco Belinelli (TBD if this was a good move), drafted the talented young Stephen Curry, and now has freed the Bay Area of ...