Golden State Warriors: Captain Jack snaps nine game losing streak at Staples Center

 
Two huge threes from Co-Captain Stephen Jackson in the last 39 seconds of the game ended a Warriors five-year road losing streak to the Lakers.  Jackson had 31 points, Monta Ellis also had 31 points along with seven rebounds and five assists for the Warriors, who won for the 10th time in 14 games. Baron Davis scored 18 points and Al Harrington added 13 points and 10 rebounds for the Warriors. The Warriors completely dominated in the first half ending it with 72 points to the Lakers 49. With a 23 point lead at halftime, Golden state seemed bound to snap the losing streak early. The 72 points matched the Warriors high for a half this season, and were the most allowed by the Lakers in a half. However, this lead would not be Warriors like. The Warriors blew a 26-point lead in the second half. There were more turnovers by the Warriors than points scored. The Lakers outscored the Warriors 32-15 as Derek Fisher hit back-to-back threes igniting the crowd momentum in Staples Center. A rough ... [link]

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Oh Captain, My Captain

Any NBA team that gives up a 26-point lead usually doesn’t deserve to win the game. More than likely, they won’t even get the chance to make it close, anyways. Additionally, any team that blows a 26-point advantage often doesn’t deserve to win the game, either. On Easter Sunday the Lakers hosted the Warriors in Part 1 of the Battle of California, in what would become an incredible and unpredic...
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Jackson's late 3s save Warriors (AP)

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A result Robert Louis Stevenson might have authored, were he a sports novelist

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Crucifido's Corner: Lakers vs. Warriors (Game 70 3/23/08)

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Warriors waste 26-point lead, recoup to edge Lakers

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