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Here are some Youtube finds from last night’s game.

Peety’s block on Kevin Martin: From Odenized

Crowd angle of the block. “OHHHHH DAMN!”

Monta’s sick dish for the Boom dunk: “Play of the night!”

Bonus: Belinelli highlights from the Grizzlies game.

Your Warriors still got game.

Box Score

Highest scoring game of the season, nice.

The Warriors took a 6-0 lead early, and never got behind for the rest of the game. The Kings stuck within striking distance behind inspired offensive efforts by John Salmons (22 points, 6 rebounds), Francisco Garcia (31 points), and the ruthlessly efficient Kevin Martin (29 points, 7 rebounds). Ron Artest was in a suit, providing nothing but uncomfortable gesticulations from the bench.

Monta, Baron, and Beans led the Dubs in this fast paced win.

Boom had his best night in months, putting up 33 points and dishing 9 dimes. He played a team high 42 minutes and was focused on the win.

Monta played a brilliant 34 minutes, putting up 16 points and dishing 7 assists.

Andris was incredibly active, picking up a game high 17 rebounds and converting quick thinking plays down low.

Al continued to look strong, focusing on power plays in the paint and putting in good work on the boards.

Watching the development of Kevin Martin and Monta Ellis is a gift from the NBA gods. Martin is more refined, and is already a team leader, but Monta’s explosiveness and creativity is unparalleled.

The obvious down side of the game for the Warriors was the lack of defensive focus. With the exception of the first minute-and-a-half of the game, during which Al and Baron stole the ball 4 times, the Kings’ main challenge was deciding whether to drive, or shoot the jumper. Mikki Moore (who dropped 19 and 10 on us in March) was mercifully silenced early on, picking up quick fouls and a tech in the first. I think we’re all better off seeing less of those ridiculous predator dreads on the court.

CJ Watson got a good run in the second half when Nellie sat Monta. Watson wasn’t nearly as explosive as All Day, but he fought hard for a couple of offensive rebounds and was the only Dub able to slow Kevin Martin down all night.

Pietrus returned to the squad in a fairly triumphant fashion. He brought a much needed spark to the building during a second half lull with two emphatic blocks and a gorgeous put back slam. He also reminded us that he’s still the same Peety with one of his patented traveling calls from the corner.

The stage is set for the 8th seed showdown against the Nuggets on Thursday. I’m too nervous and scattered to make any predictions beyond some random Barkley hateration. Make sure to set your DVRs/TIVOs/Alarm Clocks up ahead of time because tip-off is at 5:00 on TNT.

GO WARRIORS!

exclusive postgame audio

Baron Davis

Stephen Jackson

Al Harrington

How you like them road apples?

Box Score

Warriors fans invaded Arco, but they had little to cheer about.

The Kings played hard and well from tip-off to buzzer. Kevin Martin was killing at will, Ron Artest was hitting hard shots and Mikki Moore was obnoxiously excited and effective.

The Warriors never got hot. They shot an appalling 5-27 from beyond the arc and no one beyond Baron and Kaz could get any kind of Mojo working.

The game was neck and neck for the entire first half but you could just feel the lack of fire from the Dubs. Their energy on defense was low and their shooters were cold. Monta was getting torched by Kevin Martin (whom he narrowly beat out for most-improved player last season). There was some chilling news regarding Monta’s brother yesterday that may have contributed to his rough game - but he wasn’t alone in his slump.

There was a general lack of intensity from the starters and regular rotation players. It took a Captain Jack led bench squad with CJ running the point to make a come back run in the fourth, after the starters got into a 23 point hole during the gruesome third quarter. They were able to cut the Kings’ lead to six with 5:35 to go, but that was as close as it got. Nellie put Baron back in an attempt to put them over the top, but he couldn’t buy a bucket and appeared to be checked out mentally.

Brandan Wright did well for himself - 8 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 blocks in 14 minutes.

The only good news from last night is that both Denver and Dallas lost as well. No playoff position change.

Tonight’s game against the Clippers is the last “easy” one on the schedule for the rest of the month.

exclusive postgame audio

Don Nelson

Stephen Jackson

Kevin Marton

Anthony Johnson