Warriors lose with out Monte

There is no question what Monte Ellis brings to the Warriors both on offense and defense, SPEED. His speed was severely missed in the losing effort on Wednesday night against the Blazers. The Warriors need his speed with the offense they have decided to put together.

Three different Blazers, including Brandon Roy put up 20+ points. The Warriors did show some heart and determination when they closed a 14 point gap in the third period. However, eventually the lofty shooting of Barnes and Jackson could not keep a lead going into the forth.

Baron Davis and Barnes had an amazing game, especially one night after defeating the Spurs. It is frustrating to me, and I am sure to all you other bay area fans, to see such an effort on Davis's part go to waste. The Warriors have an explosive fast paced offense, but for some reason when they have to bring the ball from half court, they choke. I hate to say it, but you cannot depend on the turnovers and fast breaks to win all of your games. The Warriors have a pesky defense, but when the turnovers stop coming, a fundamental offense needs to be established.

It is time for someone to step up. When Jackson was not there they went 0-6, when Ellis wasn't there they could not keep up with Roy. Jackson and Davis have been on a tear as of late, but it is time for everyone to pull it together, stop taking outside shots and drive to the hoop. In the game against the Spurs, the Warriors did not draw a foul for nearly eight minutes into the game. Davis and Biedrins need to get to the line, and they only can do that by driving, right?

I am sick of watching these fast breaks, where Barnes pulls back mid run to take an off balance jumper that we all know is not going in. Harrington needs to slow it down, and perfect the ball movement when Davis brings it in from half court. We all know that the Warriors are a playoff caliber team. Having said that, they need every win they can get. The Blazers have beat some good teams, like Dallas and Denver... But the Warriors could have taken a win if they showed some patience in the first and second quarter. Hopefully Ellis will be back, Azubuike is fast but not Ellis fast... he is a major part of that offense. Lets see what they can do on Friday against Kobe, it should be a fun game.