The Warriors only shot 34.1% from the floor and they were outrebounded 54-45 which did them in tonight. Brandon Rush led the way for the Warriors in this game with 14 points, 7 rebounds and 1 steal in 35 minutes on the floor. Monta Ellis only shot 7 of 19 from the floor today as he finished up with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists. David Lee pitched in with 12 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal in this contest. The Warriors are now 13-18 on the year.

The Golden State Warriors finished the first half of the 2011-12 season with a 13-17 record which has them in 3rd place in the Pacific Division, 6.5 games behind the Clippers. The Warriors are also #12 in the Western Conference, 3 games behind the Blazers. Here is a look at the players that made the biggest impact for the Warriors in the first half of the season in my opinion:

Team MVP: David Lee: 28-year old power forward David Lee has been very solid this year for the Warriors. Lee has played in 29 games (all starts) for the Warriors in the first half of the season and he averaged 37.3 minutes, 19.3 points, 9.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game. Lee is also shooting 51.6% from the floor so far this year.

Biggest Surprise: Nate Robinson: The Warriors signed 27-year old point guard Nate Robinson early in the year and he has given them instant offense off the bench. Robinson has played in 23 games (0 starts) for the Warriors so far this year and he is averaging 21.1 minutes, 10.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.0 steal per game. He brings instant offense and energy off the bench for the Warriors.

Biggest Disappointment: Andris Biedrins: 25-year old center Andris Biedrins has really had some big time issues offensively so far this year. He just seems flat out scared to have the ball as he has only made 1 of 5 (20%) free throws so far this year and that is pathetic for a player his size. Biedrins has now played in 26 games (all starts) for the Warriors so far this year and he is averaging 17.3 minutes, 2.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 0.2 assists and 1.1 blocked shots per game. It’s too bad that Biedrins doesn’t want the ball because he’s shooting a blazing 65.2% from the floor.

The Warriors were outrebounded 51-40 but it didn’t matter last night, as they got a very nice road win. Monta Ellis (26 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists and 1 steal) and Dorell Wright (23 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 blocked shot in 36 minutes on the floor) led the way for the Warriors last night. David Lee had a decent game too with 22 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists. Nate Robinson only shot 4 of 13 from the floor but he still finished up with 14 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals in 32 minutes on the floor. The Warriors are now 13-17 on the year.

The Warriors were outrebounded 46-38 last night but it didn’t matter in the end. Monta Ellis (32 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal) and David Lee (24 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals) led the way for the Warriors last night. Ekpe Udoh got a rare start at center last night and he filled up the boxscore with 19 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and 2 blocked shots in 38 minutes on the floor. Stephen Curry pitched in with 11 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists and 1 blocked shot last night. The Warriors are now 12-17 on the year.

The Warriors got nipped by the Grizzlies last night in Memphis. Stephen Curry (36 points, 2 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 steals) and Monta Ellis (33 points, 4 rebounds, 6 assists and 1 steal) led the way for the Warriors last night. David Lee pitched in with 14 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal) in this game. The Warriors are now 11-17 on the year.

27-year old guard Nate Robinson is starting to push for more P.T. as he has been rock solid for the Warriors off the bench this year. Robinson has played in 20 games (0 starts) for the Warriors so far this year and he is averaging 21.6 minutes, 10.2 points, 2.0 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.0 steal per game. Robinson has been starting to steal some minutes from Monta Ellis, and he will have a much bigger role if he is traded. Robinson brings excitement to the court for the Warriors and they hope he keeps up the good work.

The Warriors only shot 34.8% from the floor as they didn’t have much of a chance last night against the Thunder. David Lee led the way for the Warriors last night with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 1 assist. Dorell Wright also had a solid game as he finished up with 11 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 blocked shot. Klay Thompson, Monta Ellis and Stephen Curry each pitched in with 11 points apiece in this game. The Warriors are now 11-16 on the year.

The Warriors left it all on the floor last night but they still fell just a tad short. David Lee led the way for the Warriors last night with 29 points, 11 rebounds and 3 assists. Nate Robinson also had a very solid game with 21 points, 2 rebounds and 1 steal in 21 minutes on the floor. Dorell Wright (12 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal) and Monta Ellis (10 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists in 27 minutes) also pitched in for the Warriors. The Warriors are now 11-15 on the year.

The Warriors outran the Suns last night. David Lee led the way for the Warriors last night with 28 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal and 1 blocked shot. Monta Ellis only shot 5 of 20 from the floor but he still finished up with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists in this game. Nate Robinson (11 points) and Klay Thompson (10 points) also pitched in for the Warriors in this game. The Warriors are now 11-14 on the year.

The Warriors shot 50.6% from the floor and they outscored the Rockets 30-23 in the 4th quarter to finish them off. Monta Ellis led the way for the Warriors last night with 33 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals and 1 blocked shot. David Lee also had a rock solid game with 15 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists and 1 blocked shot last night. Stephen Curry (14 points), Klay Thompson (14 points) and Brandon Rush (10 points) also pitched in for the Warriors last night. The Warriors are now 10-14 on the year.