Patrick O'Bryant seems to be having same issues in Boston he had with Warriors

November 26, 9:25 AMGolden State Warriors ExaminerMatt Steinmetz

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Patrick O'Bryant: Yet to make an impact

Look who’s not playing for the Boston Celtics, either: Patrick O’Bryant.

Patriot-Ledger link.

Can’t say that’s surprising. Didn't think O'Bryant was going to turn it around just because he was in a new setting.

Examiner link.

Not sure O’Bryant is ever going to be any kind of consistent factor in the NBA.

Not saying he might not hang around for a half-dozen, eight or 10 years, just that he’s going to lose the “desire” battle virtually every matchup on every night.

Sure, he’s intriguing, and he probably will show infrequent flashes. Wouldn’t be surprised in the slightest if he laid a little bit on the Warriors tonight.

But O’Bryant has been unable to sustain any kind of positive play, and he won’t be able to until he does a complete 180 in terms of his commitment and work ethic.

Put it this way: It's tough to re-dedicate yourself to the game if you've never dedicated yourself to the game.

Can O’Bryant’s inner fire ever be lit?

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Andris Biedrins is young, athletic and in terrific shape.

But he’s played a lot of basketball in the past 14 months or so, and it’s not out of place to worry about his minutes and energy level.

Last year Biedrins played 27 minutes per game, and it’s obvious the Warriors need him for more than that.

But he’s up to 35 minutes per game this season.

While he’s been the furthest thing from the problem for the Warriors, he did seem to get out-energied (I know that’s not a word) by Samuel Dalembert and JaVale McGee in recent games.

Just saying.

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There can’t help but be low expectations tonight.

Anyone out there thinking the Warriors are heading into TD Banknorth on the second of a back-to-back and knocking off the defending world champions?

Didn’t think so.

We’ll all settle for something less than a win, such as some cohesiveness and teamwork.

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Here's a link to another Examiner post about Andray Blatche's destruction last night against the Warriors.