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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.

Check out our special edition of Warriorscast taped live during the Warriors/Kings game.

Adam and I analyze the action as it happens, get halftime and postgame insight from AP Radio correspondent Ryan Leong and otherwise have a grand ol’ time. Let us know what you think about the live pod at mailbag@warriorscast.com.

The biggest game of the year awaits us all on Thursday. Let’s hope the W’s show their true colors.

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

He’s official, it’s official, notify the authorities. Monta’s jumper? All day. Monta’s name? Pronounced Mon-tay. You know what rhymes with Monta? All day. Baron’s old nickname? Too Easy. Too Easy, All Day. I’ve sent Fitz an email already, mark it.

Box Score

The Warriors had a lot to answer for after hosting a stinker against the Bulls on Thursday.

They came out with great defensive intensity in the first quarter, creating steals, forcing bad passes and running out on the Kings. In his second start, Chris Webber played a solid, if quiet quarter and the team seemed to flow well. With Webber at the top of the key during a Warriors’ possession, the ball moved well. The team looks more under control in the half-court offense with Webber up top, which is what Nellie has been aiming for. Baron was especially active on defense and personally picked up 3 steals in the quarter.

The Warriors were up by 9 at the end of the first.

Second & third quarters went as follows: Ugggh!

Whistle, screams and curses, booo, free-throws, turnover, brick, rebound! Brick, brick, screams, Artest chest thumps, brick, whistle, free-throws, etc…

The middle of the game was a complete meat grinder. Both teams were banging hard and watching Artest and Jackson play off of each other gave me bruises. The Warriors couldn’t hit a jumper and Bibby started running circles around the defense. The Kings played with focus and energy. Lead by Artest, Bibby and Udrih, they outscored the Dubs both quarters and took their first lead of the game late in the third. Monta converted a silky drive with time running out to tie the game at 78 going into the fourth.

Everyone came out to play in the fourth. Both teams were fighting for every possession and the superstars all answered the call. Jack and Monta played beautifully off of each other and each executed tough, clutch shots. Andris proved once again that he won’t be pushed around. He towed the line against Artest, Mikki Moore and Brad Miller in the paint, pulling down big rebounds and making some key tip-ins. The Kings made their run when Baron fouled out of the game with 2:11 left, but Monta and Jack answered. Monta hit an absolutely clutch jumper to put the Warriors up by four with 12 seconds (All Day!), and Jackson was able to make his free throws at the end to seal it.

The Kings are bruising and just as emotional as the Warriors. Watching Artest on the court makes Jackson and Baron seem cool headed. Ron-Ron is a powerful asset, but really does seem out of control emotionally. After watching this battle, complete with three technical fouls (Artest for taunting, Biedrins and Nellie for protesting), I hope these teams never meet during a full moon. The NorCal rivalry is here and neither squad is going to roll over.

Seeing Monta step up once again really drives home the idea that he and Andris are the future of this franchise. I have a co-worker who is a San Francisco native and a rabid Bay Area sports fan. He hasn’t been to see the Warriors play in person for over a decade, but he can’t stop talking about Monta’s game. He’s hustling to scrape up enough money to get to a game this season because he wants to make sure that his kids get to see number 8 playing in a Dubs uniform. Every time he talks about Monta he just starts shaking his head and saying, “They better find a way to sign him man, otherwise it’s going to be just like Gil, just like Gil.”

exclusive Postgame Audio

Don Nelson

Andris Biedrins

Monta Ellis

Al Harrington