So, sports fans, COVID-Weary citizens, Tahoma residents, Californians, Soon-to-be-Texans, and Homeless folks, the NBA has returned! Get on it, get with it. Last evenings opener in LA-Warriors v. LeBron and company gave us an indication of what's-to-Come: great games. The Warriors, as usual, started slowly as LeBron-led LA muscled their way to an early lead. The Dubs, as they are called locally, passed the round ball with their efficient style but failed at closing the basket. Long-range shots bounced off the rim, caromed off the backboard, or was picked off by a defender. Hmmmm. Where is this going to end?
The Golden Staters kept it close and the score was almost even at the half. As the second half opened, the Warriors surged, briefly, taking the lead with a combination of defense and aggressive moves in the paint. LaBron was rested and the Dubs took advantage. The lead was traded many times through the third and it appeared at this point, it was anybody's game. And then, the 4th quarter opened.
LA appeared stunned as SF started one run after the other. Half way through, the Warriors took command. LA stumbled, unable to reach the hoop; unable to control the offensive efforts of Steve Kerr's charges. Time and again, the Golden Staters crashed the defense and made the locals pay. With less than 5 minutes to play, the score was SF by 16! The LA team was finished. Nothing could erase the deficit and the Dubs would notch their first victory of the season against a touted club with impressive stars at every position. Coach Kerr commended his "new" youthful members for their tenacity, their endurance, and their overall efforts against a rival team of veterans.
It will be a good year for Warrior fans.
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