… best start since winning their first six of the 1990-91 season. Dorell Wright had 16 points, Reggie Williams 14 and Dan Gadzuric had 11 rebounds. "It took all 48 minutes," Ellis said. "That's what we did. We got a win. It was an ugly win …

… If there is a problem area it is depth. Without Amundson andUdoh, the Warriors will have to rely more heavily on Dan Gadzuric , the team'sthird-string center, and Vladimir Radmanovic, who will once again likely seetime at power forward …

… Amundson would be one of their first bigmen off the bench. The injury to Amundson will likely open up moreplaying time for Dan Gadzuric . It also likely helps training camp invitee Jeff Adrien, who has beenthe Warriors best rebounder in the preseason …

… Lin: He played just one minute in the fourth quarter, and then Keith Smart removed him after a pair of turnovers. Dan Gadzuric : Did not play because of coach's decision. Lou Amundson: Did not play because of lower back stiffness. Ekpe Udoh …

… into the game, but quickly moved to power forward. Dan Gadzuric : His game wasn't pretty but he provided the kind of activity you want to see from a backup big man. Gadzuric got three rebounds and blocked two shots in 11 minutes …

… happy birthday to Brandan Wright. Cheyne Gadson: Simply didn't distinguish himself with the playing time he had. Dan Gadzuric : He did a lot of chopping but not a lot of chips were flying. Still, as a third center, he's not going to be bad …

… bounce-back season from Andris Biedrins, who was hurt mostof last season and ineffectual when he wasnt. His backup, Dan Gadzuric , is far more suited to being a third big man rather than a true backup center. There is also concern among the Warriors …