Dubs Reactions: Warriors 119, Jazz 101

Utah Jazz

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Golden State Warriors

	David Lee, PF 39 MIN \| 9-23 FG \| 5-5 FT \| 14 REB \| 2 AST \| 23 PTS \| +15 Lee continues to impress with his rebounding ability. On a team dearly lacking for size, Lee has continued to step up and be aggressive on both ends of the floor. Defensively, Lee bothered Millsap throughout the game, forcing many quick shots. The shooting percentage is worrisome, but with the backcourt playing so well Lee was given a pass for the night.
	Andris Biedrins, C 28 MIN \| 0-3 FG \| 0-0 FT \| 9 REB \| 1 AST \| 0 PTS \| +5 Gasp! Two consecutive great games from Andris! Whew, I was beginning to wonder if Andris should be looking to apply for the Latvian Professional Women’s Basketball League. He didn’t score, but at this point that shouldn’t come as a surprise. Andris rebounded like an NBA center should, forced extra possessions and finally looked mentally right out on the court. Maybe it was Tony Robbins in the arena giving off healthy juju, perhaps it was a new barber or maybe his girlfriend finally cooked a good homemade meal. Either way, Andris is starting to look the part.
	Monta Ellis, SG 40 MIN \| 13-21 FG \| 4-5 FT \| 4 REB \| 2 AST \| 33 PTS \| +19 After three consecutive off games Monta decided to have one of “his” games. He took advantage of the Gordon Hayward mismatch and beat him in every aspect of the offensive game. Whether it was coming off the dribble, pulling up, jumpers or from deep, Monta had an all-around impressive game. The Warriors backcourt only accounted for six turnovers tonight. Less turnovers, more wins. Who would have known?
	Stephen Curry, PG 38 MIN \| 10-14 FG \| 7-8 FT \| 5 REB \| 12 AST \| 29 PTS \| +18 Following his worst performance of the season Curry stepped up and played his best. Facing a woefully aging Jamaal Tinsley and a depleted Utah backcourt, Curry shot the ball well and distributed the ball very effectively. Curry looked hesitant in the first half, not wanting to finish on the inside. In the second half Steph drove, was aggressive off the dribble, finished beautifully around the rim and deferred the rock when necessary.
	Dorell Wright, SF 28 MIN \| 5-12 FG \| 1-1 FT \| 2 REB \| 2 AST \| 13 PTS \| +4 Not an overly impressive game for Dorell but definitely an effective one. Josh Howard got the better of the matchup tonight but thankfully the Warriors backcourt came to play. Dorell continues to shoot from three with reckless abandon, which is fine if they drop, not OK when they don’t. Still, the Dorell Wright of the first month of the season is far away in the rear view mirror.

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Bobby G February 3, 2012

Lou Amundsen is a valuable trade asset in that if you can get anyone to take him in a trade, you’re automatically upgrading your roster.

EvanZ February 3, 2012

Here’s how I summed up Rush back on Dec. 18 right after the trade:

“Rush demonstrates why it is important to look at multiple stats when evaluating a player. His RAPM rating suggests a player that is well below average, but his “traditional” advanced stats (TS%, REB%, TOV%, etc), his ezPM, and Synergy stats present a somewhat different story. Given that Amundson was in all likelihood going to have a smaller role this season, and that we let Reggie Williams go, I think Rush may end up being a really nice addition to this team. He’s 26, so we cannot expect too much more improvement. But as long as he gives 100% effort for Mark Jackson, and is content with a role coming off the bench, my guess is that Rush could end up being this year’s Dorell Wright. A solid acquisition who will appear to be a bargain this season. Also, he’s in the last year of his rookie contract, so he will be looking to impress (and make more money next year!).”

http://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2011/12/18/2644130/the-newest-warriors-kwame-brown-dominic-mcguire-and-brandon-rush

Looks like I actually underestimated him.

	David Lee, PF 39 MIN \| 9-23 FG \| 5-5 FT \| 14 REB \| 2 AST \| 23 PTS \| +15 Lee continues to impress with his rebounding ability. On a team dearly lacking for size, Lee has continued to step up and be aggressive on both ends of the floor. Defensively, Lee bothered Millsap throughout the game, forcing many quick shots. The shooting percentage is worrisome, but with the backcourt playing so well Lee was given a pass for the night.
	Andris Biedrins, C 28 MIN \| 0-3 FG \| 0-0 FT \| 9 REB \| 1 AST \| 0 PTS \| +5 Gasp! Two consecutive great games from Andris! Whew, I was beginning to wonder if Andris should be looking to apply for the Latvian Professional Women’s Basketball League. He didn’t score, but at this point that shouldn’t come as a surprise. Andris rebounded like an NBA center should, forced extra possessions and finally looked mentally right out on the court. Maybe it was Tony Robbins in the arena giving off healthy juju, perhaps it was a new barber or maybe his girlfriend finally cooked a good homemade meal. Either way, Andris is starting to look the part.
	Monta Ellis, SG 40 MIN \| 13-21 FG \| 4-5 FT \| 4 REB \| 2 AST \| 33 PTS \| +19 After three consecutive off games Monta decided to have one of “his” games. He took advantage of the Gordon Hayward mismatch and beat him in every aspect of the offensive game. Whether it was coming off the dribble, pulling up, jumpers or from deep, Monta had an all-around impressive game. The Warriors backcourt only accounted for six turnovers tonight. Less turnovers, more wins. Who would have known?
	Stephen Curry, PG 38 MIN \| 10-14 FG \| 7-8 FT \| 5 REB \| 12 AST \| 29 PTS \| +18 Following his worst performance of the season Curry stepped up and played his best. Facing a woefully aging Jamaal Tinsley and a depleted Utah backcourt, Curry shot the ball well and distributed the ball very effectively. Curry looked hesitant in the first half, not wanting to finish on the inside. In the second half Steph drove, was aggressive off the dribble, finished beautifully around the rim and deferred the rock when necessary.
	Dorell Wright, SF 28 MIN \| 5-12 FG \| 1-1 FT \| 2 REB \| 2 AST \| 13 PTS \| +4 Not an overly impressive game for Dorell but definitely an effective one. Josh Howard got the better of the matchup tonight but thankfully the Warriors backcourt came to play. Dorell continues to shoot from three with reckless abandon, which is fine if they drop, not OK when they don’t. Still, the Dorell Wright of the first month of the season is far away in the rear view mirror.

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