...the Golden State Warriors pulled off tonight's win. Even with a terrible shooting night from the team, the Dubs somehow managed to steal a victory over a game Indiana team that showed it's will to win on the second night of a back to back.
Al Harrington, Stephen Jackson, Mike Dunleavy Jr., and Troy Murphy faced their former teams today. Dunleavy was booed every time he touched the ball. Was it warranted? Probably not, but Warriors fans will always remember him as a bust, even if he's doing better now. Murphy, Jackson, and Harrington were somewhat invisible in the game with only Harrington scoring double figures.
The game started out rocky with the Warriors shooting sub 40% from the field, sub 30% from the arc, and sub 70% from the line. A true recipe for a blowout. And for the most part it played out that way with the Pacers building a 17 point lead. But the Warriors never gave up and kept fighting. The tide turned when Jamaal Tinsley fouled Monta Ellis hard and was called for the flagarant. Ellis and Tinsley were face to face but Baron Davis came in a diffused the situation abruptly. Monta made his free throws and the comeback was on.
I'm the man!
Jermaine O'Neal tried all he could to win this game for his team with 27 points but in the end, it was not enough. Monta Ellis made key jumpers and an important tip-in late to put the Warriors ahead for good, finishing the game with a game-high 29 points. Baron Davis also provided some support with 27 of his own points while Azubuike contributed some minutes off the bench.
The Man of the game obviously is Monta Ellis. The One Man Fast Break, Mississippi Bullet, Babyfaced Assassin, whatever you call him it's all true! But tonight he's THE MAN!.
Dunleavy: "You're the real man, Monta."
Ellis: "Thanks, loser."
Ellis: "Thanks, loser."
29 POINTS(60% fg), 8 REBOUNDS, 4 ASSISTS, 3 STEALS. That's a grown man's game!
Next up the Warriors head on the road for a 4 game trip. They face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday.
Go Warriors!
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