On Dubs at Miami - Beat #0003 - Play by Play - Autre Ne Veut

Today was a test of sorts, and the Golden State Warriors exit the American Airlines Arena with flying colors, earning not just the respect of the Miami Heat, but possibly the rest of the league. GSW extends its hold of the longest active winning streak in the league, at seven wins. They also hold a three game road streak right now.

I personally believe that this was the litmus test by which we could gauge the contender potential of GSW. By grabbing a win on the road against the defending champs, the Dubs have once again given people reason to believe that they are championship caliber, if not cementing themselves as part of the NBA elite.

David Lee put on a clinic tonight, with a dominant 32 points on 13-of-17 shooting, whilst hauling 14 boards. He also dishes out three dimes, with impressive passing all throughout.

The full-squad of Golden State is definitely impressive. Iggy's stats, whic are not as eye-popping as Steph's or David's, do not do justice to the small forward. His all-around game was showcased tonight, with athleticism and defense, and he even hit his two three-point attempts. Klay also played well, hitting 4 splashes. Harrison was impressive in the first half, with 11 of his 15 points in the first two quarters of the game. And I loved how Draymond defended LeBron, and you can see how he loves the challenge as well.

The only real disappointment in this game was the 20 Warriors' turnovers, which Miami turned in 32 points. Just imagine if they didn't give up the ball that much, this would have probably become a blowout of sorts.

Let me just repeat what Mark Jackson said in the postgame interview today: "If [Curry] doesn't make the AllStar team, I might retire." Well, Steph better start in the All Star game or I will seriously maim somebody.

Things I liked this game:

• Draymond on Lebron. These are the games that truly showcase his talent for defense.
• Curry was 13 for 22 from the field and 8 for 15 from beyond the arc for Golden State. Let that sink in for a while.
• Curry became the first player with at least 36 points, 12 assists and eight three-pointers in a game since Antoine Walker did it for Boston on Jan. 17, 2001.
• On a side note, when Lebron was asked about Curry's freedom to shoot: "The light he has is more than green, it's fluorescent."

Other recent news around the league

• Lakers end the NBA's year with a loss to the Bucks. In your face Swaggy P.
• T-wolves win over the Pelicans yesterday. On the rare occasion that Ricky Rubio makes a triple, an angel gets its wings.
• Joe Johnson Sinks the Miraculous Game-Winner in OKC!

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File under: Beat#0003 - Play by Play - Autre Ne Veut (Software Recording)

Last.fm Popularity: 83,134 listeners

Why music bloggers would like it: To reduce Play by Play to sex music or bedroom R&B would be a great insult to the artistry of Autre Ne Veut. Homegrown drum machines coupled with a hazy ambience give a distinct vibe to the song. There is an urgency in the lyrics that is mirrored in vocalist Arthur Ashin's raspy and dizzying rendition, resulting in something dazzling and almost psychotic. You'll know he isn't singing about a robotic one-night stand. He's making love.

Why I really like it: It's the play by play! It can be used as a metaphor for basketball games! It can be used as a metaphor for sex! It can be used as a metaphor for life! And I love the whole atmosphere of the song! It's music amalgam party!

Fave lyrics:
"You make me whole, you make me crawl,
And make me harder
And you, wanna be the one that made me up
You made me love."

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