Montalban's official bitch about the Warriors thread (2018-19)

[msgkings322]

It’s extremely frustrating

No doubt. Always a risk with dynasties, eventually the egos break them up somehow. Nothing lasts forever, hopefully they get one more ring.

 

[Montalban]

Kerr says Curry needs to be better in one particular area

Well, Steve I can give you another right off the top of my head and that's the ridiculous turnovers. Those need to stop.

 

[Montalban]

Didn't it seem like the Warrior offense was much more fluid and natural without Cousins in there last night? Perhaps trying to please to many players was a problem. They never seemed to quite figure out how Cousins would fit into their scheme.
Having said that, this was just one game and we've seen the Warriors on several occasions this year go right back to the same old nonsense after a one-game recovery.

 

[Montalban]

No need to scheme for Durant; especially when a clown like Beverly is guarding him. Durant can do whatever he wants if he wants to and, with Beverly at least, have no fear whatsoever that his shot can get blocked.

 

[msgkings322]

Didn't it seem like the Warrior offense was much more fluid and natural without Cousins in there last night? Perhaps trying to please to many players was a problem. They never seemed to quite figure out how Cousins would fit into their scheme.
Having said that, this was just one game and we've seen the Warriors on several occasions this year go right back to the same old nonsense after a one-game recovery.

The bolded would've earned a 'winner' button, that's right. They took a chance that Boogie would improve the team, but it was too many cooks in the kitchen for the Warriors system to work at its best.

Then you went right back to the same old (Nolan) nonsense with the last bit. You don't think they have activated playoff mode, that there's a difference in how engaged the players are now vs the regular season grind? Not that it matters what you think, since they have.

 

[Montalban]

The bolded would've earned a 'winner' button, that's right. They took a chance that Boogie would improve the team, but it was too many cooks in the kitchen for the Warriors system to work at its best.

Then you went right back to the same old (Nolan) nonsense with the last bit. You don't think they have activated playoff mode, that there's a difference in how engaged the players are now vs the regular season grind? Not that it matters what you think, since they have.

Well, you...and numerous others, said they would activate that in the playoffs and then we had the record setting embarrassment of Monday night. We certainly didn't see that engagement then. To quote Klay Thompson when asked what happened, he said "lack of effort, lack of focus"; the exact same thing we saw time after time in the regular season.

 

[msgkings322]

Well, you...and numerous others, said they would activate that in the playoffs and then we had the record setting embarrassment of Monday night. We certainly didn't see that engagement then. To quote Klay Thompson when asked what happened, he said "lack of effort, lack of focus"; the exact same thing we saw time after time in the regular season.

Right, that's true. They didn't really go beast mode in game 1 either even though they won handily. Game 2 was the alarm clock. Now it's over.

 

[Montalban]

Right, that's true. They didn't really go beast mode in game 1 either even though they won handily. Game 2 was the alarm clock. Now it's over.

Game three looked like the Warriors of old. The seamlessness and fluidity of the offense and the effort on defense were both on display

 

[msgkings322]

Game three looked like the Warriors of old. The seamlessness and fluidity of the offense and the effort on defense were both on display

Yep. It's officially playoff mode now. They're going to need it vs Houston, that's going to be a battle.

 

[Montalban]

Yep. It's officially playoff mode now. They're going to need it vs Houston, that's going to be a battle.

I just don't see them having an answer for Harden on defense. That's going to take a sustained effort over several games and I'm not sure the Warriors are mentally up for the challenge.

 

[msgkings322]

I just don't see them having an answer for Harden on defense. That's going to take a sustained effort over several games and I'm not sure the Warriors are mentally up for the challenge.

Well fortunately for them what you think almost never has any bearing on reality. Harden is a great scorer, especially how he takes advantage of some BS rules. He will get some points. And Houston will win a game or two. But does Houston have any answer for Curry and Durant? Nope.

 

[Montalban]

Well fortunately for them what you think almost never has any bearing on reality. Harden is a great scorer, especially how he takes advantage of some BS rules. He will get some points. And Houston will win a game or two. But does Houston have any answer for Curry and Durant? Nope.

They certainly did last year until Paul got hurt. That series was over.

 

[tlance]

They certainly did last year until Paul got hurt. That series was over.

Nope.

Houston barely won close games in 4 and 5 with no Iggy.

Series was definitely not over.

 

[tlance]

Didn't it seem like the Warrior offense was much more fluid and natural without Cousins in there last night? Perhaps trying to please to many players was a problem. They never seemed to quite figure out how Cousins would fit into their scheme.
Having said that, this was just one game and we've seen the Warriors on several occasions this year go right back to the same old nonsense after a one-game recovery.

It isn't losing Cousins that helps the flow, it is adding Bogut.

He really makes the offense sing because his role is perfect for what they need.

He is a fantastic screener, a good passer and offensive rebounder who looks to facilitate and create scoring chances for the Warrior big 3.

Cousins did his job just fine. Bogut just fills a specific role that fits better with the personnel they have.

 

[msgkings322]

They certainly did last year until Paul got hurt. That series was over.

They had no chance until Iguodala got hurt

But it's all just words, you'll see. No doubt Houston is their toughest matchup. But you talk up Houston and ignore the greater talent of Golden State. Simple facts, it's why you got such good odds on your Rockets bet

 

[Montalban]

Nope.

Houston barely won close games in 4 and 5 with no Iggy.

Series was definitely not over.

Heard that same mantra last year and its no more believable now than it was then.

 

[Montalban]

It isn't losing Cousins that helps the flow, it is adding Bogut.

He really makes the offense sing because his role is perfect for what they need.

He is a fantastic screener, a good passer and offensive rebounder who looks to facilitate and create scoring chances for the Warrior big 3.

Cousins did his job just fine. Bogut just fills a specific role that fits better with the personnel they have.

Agreed. Watching Cousins hang out at the 3-point line was definitely a head scratcher.The only drawback with Bogut is you can't play him near the end of the game when he is needed.

 

[Montalban]

They had no chance until Iguodala got hurt

But it's all just words, you'll see. No doubt Houston is their toughest matchup. But you talk up Houston and ignore the greater talent of Golden State. Simple facts, it's why you got such good odds on your Rockets bet

I hope I'm wrong but I don't think so.

 

[msgkings322]

I hope I'm wrong but I don't think so.

You're in luck because you're always wrong

 

[Montalban]

Sloppy and lackadaisical as they were in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, I'll say this for the Warriors; they were super active and working hard on defense in the 4th quarter which won them the game. Curry, especially stood out. I like to see that.