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Worst of the Night: April 10, 2008
Published 4/11/2008 by Basketbawful at Basketbawful
Golden State Warriors: Wow. Wow. I know the Warriors haven't been mathematically eliminated from the Western Conference playoffs, but it sure feels that way, doesn't it? And that "sort of" fact leaves me feeling empty and a little sad. It's so weird. The Warriors will probably end up seven or eight games better than last year and still not make the playoffs. What went wrong? I mean, besides a ridiculously stacked Western Conference (their record would make them a solid fourth seed in the East). A lot of things, I guess. Chris Mullin gave away Jason Richardson, for starters. The rich and trendy people came in and spoiled what had ...

Epic Fail In Oakland (And Dirk Is A Space Monster!) [Nba Closer]
Published 4/11/2008 by Leitch at Deadspin
The NBA Closer is written by Matt McHale, who would do anything for love, but he won't do that. No, he won't do that. When he's not memorizing Meat Loaf lyrics, you can find him karaokeing them at Basketbawful. Enjoy! Hey Warriors...what's that on your face? I'll tell you. It's egg. And mud. And there's a little destiny mixed in there too. Golden State had every chance to take the pole position in their race for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference. They were at home, their fans were waving "We Believe" posters, and they even finished the first stanza with a 15-point lead. Then it all went to hell. Starting in ...