Level: All-Star
Quarter Length: 7 minutes
Roster: Andrew
I’m starting my dynasty in 05-06 with Golden State.
Starting 5
C - Abrose Hawken (Rookie drafted 5th overall)
PF – Troy Murphy
SF – Mike Dunleavy JR.
SG – Jason Richardson
PG – Speedy Claxton
Bench
Mickael Pietrus
Derek Fisher
Walt Lue (Rookie drafted 32nd overall)
Adonal Foyle
Zarko Cabarkapa
Eduardo Najera
Andris Biedrins
Defending Champs Down Warriors
Wizards 67 Warriors 66
The first quarter looked ugly as Golden State shot 23% from the floor and turned the ball over. Luckily, they held the defending champs, Washington, to 40% from the field and trailed 7 after one, 15-8.
Things turned aroud quickly in the second when Mike Dunleavy took over, scoring 15 points in the quarter. Shooting a whopping 77% from the field in the second, the Warriors took a three point lead to the half, 35-32. Also at the half, Warriors rookie Abrose Hawken had 6 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and a block.
The Warriors came blazing out of the gates in the third as Troy Murphy dumped in 10 more points. Both teams shot over 50% from the field in the third quarter, but some solid defense turned in by the bench in the final 2:00 minutes allowed the Warriors to extend their lead to 6, 54-48.
Returning the favor from the third quarter, the Wizards came out shooting well and forcing back to back turnovers. The Wizards had the ball up one with 15 seconds to go when Arenas turned the ball over. With 10 seconds to go, Claxton missed a jumper, and Dunleavy couldn’t make the put back, A tough loss for the Warriors, but encouraging because they showed they could stay with the defending champs. Final score, 67-66 Wizards.
Key Players:
Golden State
Troy Murphy, 24pts
Mike Dunleavy, 21pts, 3asts
Ambrose Hawkins, 9pts, 9rebs, 3asts
Washington
Gilbert Arenas, 16pts
Jamison, Dixon, and Haywood with 8pts each