Warriors Pre-Season Game 1: Let the Stats Do the Talking
October 5th, 2009 | by jruss |The Brandon Wright-less Warriors opened their pre-season against the Clips tonight. While I could not find the game anywhere on TV, I thought I would let the stats tell the story. So here are the stats that I found the most noteworthy following the Warriors 108-101 victory against the Baron Davis-led Clips:
- Stephen Jackson – 1 technical foul
- Anthony Randolph – 3 for 13 from the field with 9 rebounds
- Azubuike – took a team high 17 shots (making 7 of them) and was the only Warrior with double digit rebounds (10)
- Monta played only 12 minutes and was 3-8 from the field for 8 total points
- Maggette was a +9 for the game (and had 18 points)
- Stephen Curry was only 2 for 10 from the field BUT was a team high +12 and dished out a team high 9 assists along with a team high 5 steals
- Finally, Anthony Morrow was 8-11 finishing with 21 points and was 4 of 6 from the three point line
All in all, I’d say it’s pretty encouraging. Don’t want to read too much into a pre-season game but I am really excited that the season is finally upon us. Next up – Wednesday at the LA Lakers.
Tags: Anthony Morrow, Anthony Randolph, Baron Davis, Brandan Wright, Corey Maggette, Kelenna Azuibuike, Monta Ellis, stephen curry, Stephen Jackson
By Cory on Oct 7, 2009
IMO, Azubuike is the most underrated player in the league. I would love for Nellie to keep him in the starting lineup. Besides his double-double on Monday, he had no turnovers in 41 minutes. That’s something Nellie needs to notice. Morrow also needs to play a bigger role. I think the rookie should be treated as such and let these other guys who have put in their time get the most run. Seriously, A-Mo and Az were 1st and 4th in 3FG% last season. Curry has been an awful shooter since leaving the Southern Conference (28-for-90, or 31%, in six games with “Warriors” on his jersey). Heck he only hit 38% of his threes there. With all the depth, they’d be wise to have him be odd man out.