Two in a row?

What can we gather from last night's 121-115 Warriors victory over the Denver Nuggetts? Probably not that much. The preseason in the NBA isn't so much about starters working on their games, but rather players like Anthony Roberson who are just trying to land somewhere.
Roberson made his case to claim the last roster spot going for 28 in the win. However, its more probable that former Bruin, 6-7 small forward Matt Barnes will gain the final spot. With a surplus of guards and a lack of true small forwards, Barnes appears to have the inside track on the final spot.
Regardless of that battle, an encouraging trend I see from the Dubs first two exibitions is the stat line for starting small forward Mickael Pietrus. In both games, he only took 3 shots and instead focused his attention to defense. For a guy who once claimed in a post game interview that he was "the future of the Warriors", Pietrus seems to have finally understood that his role in the NBA and specifically on this team is to D up his man, and hustle. Too often over the course of his career his play has been erratic and out of control. His ability to adapt, and accept the role that coach Nelson has laid out for him will be one of the keys to look for as the season gets underway.
Lastly, the game was played in Monterey, Mexico, and (former dub-shacker)Edjuardo Najaera started for the Nuggetts. Apparently, according to Jason Richardson, Najara is "like Elvis" in his native Mexico.
I like his game, but I never liked him as a Dub.
Warriors in Portland, Tuesday night.