Golden State Warriors 83 Final
Recap | Box Score		 105 Philadelphia 76ers
David Lee, PF 41 MIN | 8-19 FG | 8-8 FT | 15 REB | 3 AST | 24 PTS | -12

Another nice game from Lee as he and Monta were the only Warriors players playing offense tonight. Along with the nice point total, Lee was once again solid on the glass as he’s the only player on the team that makes a conscious effort to grab rebounds.

Dorell Wright, SF 24 MIN | 3-7 FG | 2-2 FT | 3 REB | 1 AST | 10 PTS | -4

With Curry out it was important for Dorell to establish an offensive game tonight. And after Dorell made his first shot it seemed like he was on his way towards a decent game. Then, his next two shots went in and out and he wasn’t heard much from thereon out.
Andris Biedrins, C 12 MIN | 0-1 FG | 0-0 FT | 1 REB | 0 AST | 0 PTS | -13

Nothing to see here.

Dominic McGuire, SF 29 MIN | 0-0 FG | 0-2 FT | 6 REB | 1 AST | 0 PTS | -16

McGuire is the anti-box score. He didn’t attempt a field goal tonight and once again showed why he’s invaluable to this team. The defensive numbers are impressive, but it’s the constant pressure and energy McGuire brings every night that makes him such a precious asset to this defensively challenged squad.
Monta Ellis, SG 38 MIN | 10-22 FG | 0-0 FT | 3 REB | 7 AST | 20 PTS | -14

National broadcasts usually translate into big nights for Monta. He came out strong making tough shot after tough shot and increasing his trade value on a national stage. With his backcourt mate Stephen Curry out with the usual ankle injury, the game was in Monta’s hands. He did his part but in the end it failed to produce a win.

Three Things We Saw

  1. Athletes, athletes and more athletes. The 76ers are filled with impressive young players that bring high energy on a nightly basis. Minus the pesky corpse that is Elton Brand, the 76ers are set for the future with a core of Jrue Holliday, Andre Iguodola, Thaddeus Young, Evan Turner and Lou Williams. Whether that young talent translates into playoff success is another story.
  2. The Warriors were a combined 5-18 from beyond the arc tonight. Fans were often reminded of this during the broadcast, but it’s still worth noting that one of the best shooting teams in the league has hit a remarkable cold streak. When this team doesn’t make shots, they don’t win.
  3. The Warriors finish up the road stand with the Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards. Two bad teams stand in front of them and both games should be wins. As I type that last sentence I wonder if the basketball gods will slap me in the face.

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