Record: 29-31 (20th) • Point Differential: +0.4 (15th) • Pace: 90.6 (27th)
Off. Efficiency: 103.6 (t-25th) • eFG: 48.8 (t-21st) • TO: 17.3 (30th) • OReb: 25.9 (20th) • FT/FG: 25.8 (t-3rd)
Def. Efficiency: 103.1 (6th) • eFG: 49.5 (t-12th) • TO: 16.9 (3rd) • OReb: 25.4 (8th) • FT/FG: 20.0 (t-3rd)
PreThoughts
The Warriors' road record is what one might call "gross" -- at 4-26, they're exactly one game ahead of the Nets. Winning away from home is no easy feat for a young and undermanned team, but if you ever want to be worth a damn, you've got to break through and beat the odds every now and again. Today, against a flawed and slumping Bobcats team, seems as good a time as any. Last time the Dubs came to this building, Jamal Crawford lit 'em up for fifty.
On the other hand, the Warriors' last game against these fuckers was none too pretty. The 'Cats are a game out of eighth, and will be plenty motivated. And they excel at coaxing turnovers and fouls out of their opponents, two things the Warriors have been all too happy to relinquish. Plus, you've got to figure Jack wouldn't mind clowning the Dubs again in front of his new fanbase. The Warriors will need a very big night from someone to pull out a win here.
This game features an interesting X-factor: Curry and Morrow grew up in Charlotte. Morrow got eight shot-free minutes in the Warriors' visit last year, but both will essentially be appearing in their hometown as established NBA players for the first time. Will they excel in front of their loved ones, or buckle under the pressure?
Warrior To Watch: Stephen Curry, who has again wrested this label away from all comers for a bit.
Bobcat To Watch: Tyrus Thomas, a Randolphian enigma who has profited greatly from his recent change of scenery. We can only hope that our skinny shot-blocking goofball will not require the same transition.
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