Tuesday, December 26, 2006

As the World Turns...

Tonight starts a stretch where the Warriors can start to make some good. Philly, Boston at home, at Sacto, NO/OKC, Memphis, then back home against Seattle. Again, these are games that the Dubs should win. 5-1 in this stretch would be great, 4-3 would be acceptable, but 3-3 would be, in my mind, a disapointment.
Its been a while since I last posted, and the Dubs split their Florida swing, losing to the inferior Florida team, but more importantly, losing Monta Ellis for who knows how long. While the beginning of the trip was dissapointing in the losses to Toronto and New Jersey, it was encouraging to see the Dubs win two in a row on the road. I think this will inspire confidence in the team in the road games to come. While it is indeed tough to win on the road in the the Association, an aspiring playoff team such as the Dubs should be able to knock off Sacto and Memphis. Two of the poorer teams in the West.
It will be interesting to see how the Dubs fare tonight without Ellis. Though he has been turnover prone, his 18 per are second on the team to Baron, and his poise, and ability to get to the tin, are second to only Baron. The 76ers are without AI, but have won 2 in a row, and might be starting to find themselves without the volume shooting guard. Regardless, the Dubs have been excellent at home, and a win tonight (if) will be a good sign. I have heard however, Jim Barnett describe the first home game after a long road trip as the eqivalent to another road game. I am hoping that the 3 days off inbetween games will eliminate any homesickness.
On another note, the Daily Dub is off to an East Coast scouting trip and will not be able to view many of these imporatant games with the normal vigor that I would while at home in the Sco.
I only hope that the Dubs don't fall apart and lose the important playoff positioning that they have worked hard to gain in the first 29 games. Hope everyone had happy holiday season.
Prediction: Warriors by 7

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