Preview: Trail Blazers vs. Warriors
by Mike
Portland Trail Blazers at Golden State Warriors | 7 p.m. | No TV/radio
The Warriors and Blazers get set to do it all over again two nights after meeting in the Rose Garden. What to watch for:
- Replacing Amundson. With Amundson out for 1-4 months, can anyone step up and show that they can handle backup minutes at the 5? Gadzuric and Adrien are the only real options (outside of playing Lee there out of position), so let’s hope that one of them can give some quality minutes tonight.
- Curry’s handles. He had 8 turnovers last game — let’s see if he can at least get things down to a 2:1 assist to turnover ration, and preferably 3:1.
- The “New” Monta. After a couple of efficient games, Monta threw up a 5-16 last game, with four missed threes. Can he once again give us hope that he’s rediscovering his 2007-08 form when he shot over 50% from the field?
- Bench scoring. Can someone — anyone — score some points off the bench? Williams and Wright, I’m looking at you (since I have little to no hope for anyone else who’s healthy)
Tags: brandan wright, dan gadzuric, jeff adrien, monta ellis, reggie williams, stephen curry, trail blazers, warriors