NBA
Regular Season Round 129: Golden St.W. - Detroit P. 105-97
Date: March 13, 2013
OAKLAND -- Warriors center Andrew Bogut appears to be past the hurdle of playing back-to-back sets and limited minutes. But there are still noted strides he will need to make. The biggest is on offense. Golden State didn't need much from Bogut by way of offense on Wednesday. Point guard Stephen Curry and forward David Lee took care of that end. They combined for 51 points as the Warriors outgunned the Detroit Pistons 105-97. The Warriors won their second straight to improve to 4-2 on the seven-game homestand, which concludes Friday against Chicago. But in the long run, especially against formidable half-court defenses, the Warriors are going to need Bogut's offensive development. "He's been rebounding, protecting the paint and setting screens," coach Mark Jackson said before the game. "I think the next step is going to be getting back to who he is on the block." He contributed a bit in the fourth quarter Wednesday. He slipped a shovel pass to Lee for a dunk at the 9:09 mark, putting the Warriors up 84-77. With just shy of three minutes left, Detroit went with the Hack-a-Bogut strategy. Bogut split the free throws. Part of what Bogut, the veteran 7-foot center, was supposed to bring was a much-needed inside presence. While he isn't a dominant scorer -- his career averages are 12.4 points on 52.1 percent shooting -- he is known around the league as a deft passer. The jumper-heavy Warriors are hoping to take advantage of that, especially down the stretch of close games. Bogut figures to give the Warriors a cog to his offense. He and Lee, two of the better passing big men in the league, theoretically expand the Warriors' options and gives Golden State an improved half-court attack. But Bogut isn't there yet. Still getting into game shape, still trying to find his game. "He's beginning to feel more and more comfortable at getting some of that explosiveness back," Jackson said. "He's certainly making progress, and we are looking forward to the day when he is back at full strength." Wednesday was the first time in five games that Golden State scored 25 or more fourth-quarter points. The Warriors have done so only four times since the All-Star break. In critical games when they've needed a bucket, Golden State has been forced to rely on outside shots. And with defenses paying special attention to Curry, getting a good shot has become increasingly difficult. Jackson said when Bogut gets back to being an upper-echelon center, if he gets there, it will help the Warriors' late-game offense. Golden State is used to getting limited offensive production form its centers, whether Bogut or rookie Festus Ezeli or veteran Andris Biedrins. But down the stretch, and especially in the postseason, the Warriors won't be able to afford playing four-on-five on the offensive end. The Warriors looked like they would put away Detroit quickly. They led by as much as 12 in the first quarter as Curry came out of the gate hot. He knocked down all three of his shots, including two 3-pointers, and set up three other baskets. Meanwhile, the Warriors defense held the Pistons to 36.4 percent shooting in the first quarter. Golden State led 28-20 entering the second quarter. But the Warriors cooled off on both ends of the court in the second quarter. The Pistons' offense found a rhythm, getting 19 points off the bench combined from forward Jonas Jerebko and guard Will Bynum. Detroit managed 30 points on 57.1 percent shooting in the second. And the Warriors' offense couldn't keep up. Golden State made just three baskets over the final 5:34 of the second quarter, and the game was tied at 50 at the half. Golden State got a big third quarter from Curry (11 points) and rookie forward Harrison Barnes (eight points) to take control of the game again. But down the stretch, the Warriors found themselves needing to make baskets. Their lead was down to 80-77 early in the fourth quarter. But Golden State went on an 18-11 run to go up 98-88. Lee, who finished with 20 points, 15 rebounds and five assists, got it going with two baskets inside plus two free throws. Jack knocked down two jumpers, including a pull-up that pushed the Warriors' lead to double-digits. Curry, who had 31 points and eight assists, iced the game by splitting defenders with a crossover and nailing a pull-up jumper with 1:33 left. Free-agent small forward Dominic McGuire, the defensive specialist who became a fan favorite with the Warriors last season, probably won't be returning to Golden State this season as many fans hope. According to team sources, the Warriors don't want him taking minutes away from rookie forward Draymond Green. It is obvious Golden State could use a defensive stopper. And they have the roster space to add McGuire, who is a free agent looking for a team. And McGuire would be eligible for the postseason should the Warriors sign him by season's end. But the Warriors let McGuire walk this summer largely because they believed Green could bring what McGuire did, plus more rebounding. Jackson, who one source said has veto power, doesn't want to inhibit Green's development. So instead of getting a perimeter wing defender, the Warriors decided to fill their hole at third-string power forward, hence the signing of Malcolm Thomas from the D-League. Golden State doesn't have a legitimate power forward behind Lee and Carl Landry since Jeremy Tyler was traded to Atlanta. Courtesy of: https://www.mercurynews.com
Terms:
Field Goals : 2PM-A (2 point Field Goal made-attempts) 3PM-A (3 point Field Goal made-attempts) FTM-A (free throws made-attempt)
Rebounds : OFF (Offensive) DEF (Defensive) TOT (total)
Fouls : CM (Committed) RV (received)
Blocks : FV (In Favor) AG (Against)
Other terms : MIN (minutes) AST (assists) ST (steals) TO (Turnovers) PTS (points) RNK (ranking)
Regular Season Round 129: Golden St.W. - Detroit P. 105-97
Date: March 13, 2013
OAKLAND -- Warriors center Andrew Bogut appears to be past the hurdle of playing back-to-back sets and limited minutes. But there are still noted strides he will need to make. The biggest is on offense. Golden State didn't need much from Bogut by way of offense on Wednesday. Point guard Stephen Curry and forward David Lee took care of that end. They combined for 51 points as the Warriors outgunned the Detroit Pistons 105-97. The Warriors won their second straight to improve to 4-2 on the seven-game homestand, which concludes Friday against Chicago. But in the long run, especially against formidable half-court defenses, the Warriors are going to need Bogut's offensive development. "He's been rebounding, protecting the paint and setting screens," coach Mark Jackson said before the game. "I think the next step is going to be getting back to who he is on the block." He contributed a bit in the fourth quarter Wednesday. He slipped a shovel pass to Lee for a dunk at the 9:09 mark, putting the Warriors up 84-77. With just shy of three minutes left, Detroit went with the Hack-a-Bogut strategy. Bogut split the free throws. Part of what Bogut, the veteran 7-foot center, was supposed to bring was a much-needed inside presence. While he isn't a dominant scorer -- his career averages are 12.4 points on 52.1 percent shooting -- he is known around the league as a deft passer. The jumper-heavy Warriors are hoping to take advantage of that, especially down the stretch of close games. Bogut figures to give the Warriors a cog to his offense. He and Lee, two of the better passing big men in the league, theoretically expand the Warriors' options and gives Golden State an improved half-court attack. But Bogut isn't there yet. Still getting into game shape, still trying to find his game. "He's beginning to feel more and more comfortable at getting some of that explosiveness back," Jackson said. "He's certainly making progress, and we are looking forward to the day when he is back at full strength." Wednesday was the first time in five games that Golden State scored 25 or more fourth-quarter points. The Warriors have done so only four times since the All-Star break. In critical games when they've needed a bucket, Golden State has been forced to rely on outside shots. And with defenses paying special attention to Curry, getting a good shot has become increasingly difficult. Jackson said when Bogut gets back to being an upper-echelon center, if he gets there, it will help the Warriors' late-game offense. Golden State is used to getting limited offensive production form its centers, whether Bogut or rookie Festus Ezeli or veteran Andris Biedrins. But down the stretch, and especially in the postseason, the Warriors won't be able to afford playing four-on-five on the offensive end. The Warriors looked like they would put away Detroit quickly. They led by as much as 12 in the first quarter as Curry came out of the gate hot. He knocked down all three of his shots, including two 3-pointers, and set up three other baskets. Meanwhile, the Warriors defense held the Pistons to 36.4 percent shooting in the first quarter. Golden State led 28-20 entering the second quarter. But the Warriors cooled off on both ends of the court in the second quarter. The Pistons' offense found a rhythm, getting 19 points off the bench combined from forward Jonas Jerebko and guard Will Bynum. Detroit managed 30 points on 57.1 percent shooting in the second. And the Warriors' offense couldn't keep up. Golden State made just three baskets over the final 5:34 of the second quarter, and the game was tied at 50 at the half. Golden State got a big third quarter from Curry (11 points) and rookie forward Harrison Barnes (eight points) to take control of the game again. But down the stretch, the Warriors found themselves needing to make baskets. Their lead was down to 80-77 early in the fourth quarter. But Golden State went on an 18-11 run to go up 98-88. Lee, who finished with 20 points, 15 rebounds and five assists, got it going with two baskets inside plus two free throws. Jack knocked down two jumpers, including a pull-up that pushed the Warriors' lead to double-digits. Curry, who had 31 points and eight assists, iced the game by splitting defenders with a crossover and nailing a pull-up jumper with 1:33 left. Free-agent small forward Dominic McGuire, the defensive specialist who became a fan favorite with the Warriors last season, probably won't be returning to Golden State this season as many fans hope. According to team sources, the Warriors don't want him taking minutes away from rookie forward Draymond Green. It is obvious Golden State could use a defensive stopper. And they have the roster space to add McGuire, who is a free agent looking for a team. And McGuire would be eligible for the postseason should the Warriors sign him by season's end. But the Warriors let McGuire walk this summer largely because they believed Green could bring what McGuire did, plus more rebounding. Jackson, who one source said has veto power, doesn't want to inhibit Green's development. So instead of getting a perimeter wing defender, the Warriors decided to fill their hole at third-string power forward, hence the signing of Malcolm Thomas from the D-League. Golden State doesn't have a legitimate power forward behind Lee and Carl Landry since Jeremy Tyler was traded to Atlanta. Courtesy of: https://www.mercurynews.com
 DETROIT P. (coach: John-Blair Bickerstaff)97 |
| FIELD GOALS | REBOUNDS | FOULS | BLOCKS | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | NAME | MIN | 2PM-A | 3PM-A | FTM-A | OFF | DEF | RB | AS | F | RV | ST | FV | AG | TO | PT | RNK | +/- |
| 65 | bIjQIR, GQRD | 47 | 3-61 (80%) | 5-5 (5%) | 0-1 (24.4%) | 8 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 64 | 1 | 5 |
| 4 | AUuZVRF, eIdjRF | 42 | 9-63 (05%) | 6-3 (80%) | 0-1 (24.4%) | 6 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 88 | 64 | 5 |
| 03 | bixaRll, zisIj | 48 | 3-9 (09.6%) | 5-5 (5%) | 5-5 (5%) | 1 | 2 | 63 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 62 | 5 |
| CildRQIj, zIsR bijuRl | 45 | 5-6 (5%) | 8-3 (05%) | 5-5 (5%) | 5 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 5 | |
| 80 | AajDlRQ, KFlR | 87 | 9-64 (04.2%) | 6-4 (44.4%) | 5-5 (5%) | 8 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 69 | 2 | 5 |
| 68 | mFjuB, Wall | 82 | 2-68 (11.9%) | 5-6 (5%) | 5-5 (5%) | 6 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 61 | 61 | 5 |
| 44 | zRQRMVI, zIjis | 83 | 4-9 (38.7%) | 6-8 (05%) | 8-8 (655%) | 8 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 66 | 66 | 5 |
| baddlRUIj, KhQas | 86 | 8-8 (655%) | 5-4 (5%) | 5-5 (5%) | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | |
| qjDlash, KaB | gXO - CIiZh's gRZasaIj | |||||||||||||||||
| 9 | KjaDhU, mQijdIj | gXO - CIiZh's gRZasaIj | ||||||||||||||||
| 46 | kallijuRLi, ChiQlaR | gXO - CIiZh's gRZasaIj | ||||||||||||||||
| 00 | KQiLUsIL, kaiZhRsliL | gXO - CIiZh's gRZasaIj | ||||||||||||||||
| biDDRUUR, CIQRF | gXO - CIiZh's gRZasaIj | |||||||||||||||||
| wIUil | 40-98 (32.1%) | 0-69 (87.3%) | 68-63 (20.9%) | 63 | 83 | 42 | 81 | 88 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 79 | 20 | |||
 GOLDEN ST.W. (coach: Steve Kerr)105 |
| FIELD GOALS | REBOUNDS | FOULS | BLOCKS | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | NAME | MIN | 2PM-A | 3PM-A | FTM-A | OFF | DEF | RB | AS | F | RV | ST | FV | AG | TO | PT | RNK | +/- |
| 45 | CuQQF, AURphRj | 34 | 1-65 (15%) | 0-9 (96.3%) | 3-3 (655%) | 6 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 46 | 48 | 5 |
| 66 | whIBpsIj, KliF | 34 | 4-7 (44.4%) | 6-1 (61.9%) | 6-8 (05%) | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 65 | 6 | 5 |
| 65 | vRR, giLad | 49 | 7-64 (17.8%) | 5-5 (5%) | 8-0 (35%) | 3 | 66 | 60 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 85 | 46 | 5 |
| 68 | mIDuU, SjdQRT | 48 | 8-0 (35%) | 5-5 (5%) | 4-1 (05%) | 3 | 1 | 65 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 62 | 5 |
| 8 | ziZV, ziQQRUU | 45 | 0-9 (96.3%) | 8-3 (05%) | 4-3 (90%) | 5 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 67 | 67 | 5 |
| 35 | miQjRs, HiQQasIj | 67 | 1-1 (655%) | 5-6 (5%) | 6-8 (05%) | 5 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 64 | 65 | 5 |
| 46 | qJRla, yRsUus | 60 | 5-5 (5%) | 5-5 (5%) | 6-8 (05%) | 6 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| 9 | vijdQF, CiQl | 66 | 8-3 (05%) | 5-5 (5%) | 5-5 (5%) | 6 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| 33 | zRffRQsIj, eaZhiQd | 0 | 5-5 (5%) | 5-5 (5%) | 5-5 (5%) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 |
| 84 | GQRRj, gQiFBIjd | 0 | 5-5 (5%) | 5-5 (5%) | 5-5 (5%) | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | -6 | 5 |
| miJRBIQR, KRjU | 6 | 5-5 (5%) | 5-5 (5%) | 5-5 (5%) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| whIBis, bilZIlB | 6 | 5-5 (5%) | 5-5 (5%) | 5-5 (5%) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| 60 | maRdQajs, SjdQas | gXO - CIiZh's gRZasaIj | ||||||||||||||||
| wIUil | 44-03 (16.6%) | 2-62 (33.3%) | 60-80 (15.5%) | 66 | 46 | 38 | 89 | 60 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 64 | 650 | 667 | |||
Terms:
Field Goals : 2PM-A (2 point Field Goal made-attempts) 3PM-A (3 point Field Goal made-attempts) FTM-A (free throws made-attempt)
Rebounds : OFF (Offensive) DEF (Defensive) TOT (total)
Fouls : CM (Committed) RV (received)
Blocks : FV (In Favor) AG (Against)
Other terms : MIN (minutes) AST (assists) ST (steals) TO (Turnovers) PTS (points) RNK (ranking)
