Bay Area Sports Blogging

Much like my March Madness bracket, the outcome of NBA games did not turn out as I expected. The Golden State Warriors rode into Los Angeles, against the Lakers, Sunday night and came away with an improbable win. Prior to the win, the Warriors had lost 9 straight in LA against the Lakers.

Stephen Jackson was money with two threes in the span of 40 seconds at the end of the game to preserve the victory for the Warriors. A loss after giving up a 26-point advantage would have ruined the morale of the team and likely pushed them out of the playoffs.

Who would of thought the Golden State Warriors would be on pace to win 50 games? What are the chances of the Warriors winning 50 games and still not making the playoffs?

No one and possible!

In the last four games between the Nuggets and the Warriors, Denver holds a 3-1 lead. The only loss came when Carmelo Anthony did not play due to attending to the birth of his child.

With Melo, Martin and Camby in the front line and Kleiza, Najera and Nene off the bench, the Nuggets have the length, size, and athleticism in the front court to crush the Warriors front line. Luckily for the Warriors, Denver does not play much defense, so open looks will be available all night long on the perimeter. If those shots fall with regularity, the Warriors have a chance.

Otherwise, I see a loss followed by a second loss in Denver on Sunday.