1) How does it feel to be back in the playoffs again?

Completely alien, not sure how to behave, feel or act. I have been to a giants world series game, many sharks playoff games, and a niners superbowl, but have never been to a Warriors playoff game.


2) Nellie did a lot to start the foundation for this Mavs team, but what does he mean to the Warriors team, fans, and organization?

Nellie brings legitimacy to the franchise. Something no other coach has really been able to bring. He is really the 6th man of the year. A master strategist, he exploits match ups and makes opposing coaches look silly.

3) What?s the mood with Warrior fans when it comes to the Mavs and this series? a) I am happy we made the playoffs but we will lose to the Mavs even
though we have beaten them this season. b) It should be a close series that
could go either way. c) We have dominated the Mavs the past two seasons and
should be able to beat them in 5-6 games.

I think B, we have had good luck with the Mavs over the past few seasons. The match ups are there and if you were going to pick an elite team that the Warriors could play well against it would be the Mavs. San Antonio would be a complete disaster, we would probably be swept. The Mavs have it in them to win the series, but it will come down to their composure and coaching.

4) The key to this series for Golden State to win is??

Baron Davis, the Warriors go as he goes. Can he continue to play within himself, distribute the ball, post up, or will he return to his 3 point chucking ways. Worst case scenario is the Warriors struggle a bit, get down a few points and Baron starts to chuck deep 3's. If he can focus on distributing the ball and getting to the hoop, especially late in games then we can win.

5) The key to this series for Dallas to win is?..

Hmm, not sure really. Probably their back court and bench.

6) Who will be the ?X-factor? in this series?

Biedrins, he has faded a bit for the Warriors as they have gone small. He is quicker and longer than Dampier and should be able to get easy baskets inside, plus deliver some blocks in the paint. His offensive rebounding will be a big key to keeping the Warriors offense flowing.

7) When it is all said and done, who wins and in how many games?

Dallas in 6, Warriors just don't have the experience and need a little more seasoning.

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