Will More Home Games Benefit the Golden State Warriors?

Steven Resnick by Senior Writer Written on January 07, 2009
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The Warriors then play the Clippers on the road, but only to return home to play Charlotte and Utah. Warriors could go 2-1 here with the loss being to Utah. Bringing the Warriors to a record of 25-34.

With the Warriors then going on the road to face Minnesota, Chicago, Detroit, and Milwaukee. Could be an interesting point to the season, but they could possibly go 3-1 here continuing to improve their record to 28-35. 

After that trip the Warriors return home to play New Jersey, Dallas, Phoenix, and Clippers. The Warriors could be gaining momentum from returning from a solid trip and could win all four games. Although, more than likely will go 2-2. 

If they did win all four games, this would push the Warriors' record to 32-35. Being the optimist I am, I know this is probably the most wins the Warriors could have this season being and losing 52 games, but heck if Ellis comes back strong and the Warriors get a lift from his return, anything can happen. 

You may call me an optimist but that's totally against my personality. I'm usually very pessimistic. 

The Warriors then go play the Lakers in Los Angeles and the next night return home to play Philadelphia. I look for the Warriors to go 1-1 in these two games pushing their record to 33-36. 

Following those two games, the Warriors then head to New Orleans, San Antonio, and Denver. This would mean the Warriors go 1-3 on this trip. Meaning the record for the Warriors falls to 34-39. 

Payback game at home against Memphis, then at home to take on Sacramento, and New Orleans. Warriors are going 2-1 and will move to 36-40.

With the games remaining the Warriors play in Sacramento, home against Minnesota, Houston, then away against Utah, back home to face San Antonio, and end the season playing Phoenix. The Warriors will end the season 3-3 meaning they could end up with a record of 39-43. 

Vote Now! - Author Poll

Am I being way too overly optimistic to think the Warriors can scrape out more than 30 wins?

  • Yes
  • No
  • Could happen.
  • Will barely make it to 24, like the prediction.
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Results - Author Poll

Am I being way too overly optimistic to think the Warriors can scrape out more than 30 wins?

  • Yes

    36.4%
  • No

    9.1%
  • Could happen.

    50.0%
  • Will barely make it to 24, like the prediction.

    4.5%
  • Total votes: 22
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