It took a Herculean effort to get all seven moms together. We started talking about it months ago, but work, college trips, kids' sports, school activities and illnesses created enormous obstacles every time we picked a date. Even as yet another night was suggested, we never gave up. After several attempts it finally happened, and the joy around the table resonated through the Beach Chalet tonight. There is nothing like the laughter of women when we get together as a group without boundaries. Despite our time apart, we sat across each other as if it were just yesterday that are kids were first going off to college or learning how to drive.
These moments of us all being together, sharing the changes in our lives, being there for each other to listen and partake in the fellowship of women made it all worth while. As I watched the end of the Warriors game back at home, I thought about how despite having an off night, new Coach Steve Kerr is instilling that same sense of fellowship in his team. The feeling that if they just keep doing what they know they are capable of doing, they will persevere. Make it 10 wins in a row after an impressive come from behind 98-97 victory over Orlando in front of a raucous home crowd. The player taking the winning shot? Stephen Curry of course. Despite missing two previous 3 point attempts, Curry faked out his defender and this time made the long range bucket with just 2.2 seconds left in the game. "It's just kind of a rush that every player loves to experience," Curry said. "Especially at home when you're able to do that and get a huge win. You remember those moments."
The Dubs are remembering many moments as they extended the best start in team's history to 15-2 and are just one game away from matching the franchise record for consecutive victories set in 1971-72.
After the game, Coach Kerr admitted this was one of those ugly wins when his team turned the ball over 10 times in just the first half. "We didn't execute well tonight," explained Kerr. "We are lucky we have the players that we do because down the stretch they come through."
Curry finished with 22 points, Klay Thompson scored 20, Draymond Green added 12 and Harrison Barnes contributed 11. While Andrew Bogut only tallied 7 points, he recorded 12 rebounds, 3 assists and 5 blocked shots at critical points of the game.
Asked how much fun he's having, Bogut minced no words. "It helps when you're winning. When you win a lot of games, everyone is loving life," said Bogut with a smile. "We're enjoying ourselves. We have a good group of guys that like each other and see each other away from court."
Enjoying life together, much like our group of moms and that in itself adds up to a perfect 10.
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