NEW YORK -- If you toss aside the triviality that accompanies the Superbowl -- and the Raiders participation in it -- only one thing should be on the minds of Oaktown: What in the name of Jack London is going on with the Warriors? Basketball's bottom feeders for the better part of the past 10 years, 19-23 Golden State is marching merrily (a facade, as you'll soon discover) toward mediocrity.
Following their usual putrid (in this case, 1-6) Gate Getaway, the Warriors at home last night against the Jazz), have captured 10 of 15, including three mighty wins (Timberwolves, Lakers and Nets) of their past four.
In the process, they've become the first team in 30 years ('73 Hawks) to whip both previous season finalists on consecutive nights.