OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- The Dub Nation is vast and fans take their basketball and food seriously.
Sauced BBQ & Spirits in Livermore turned into a mini-Oracle Thursday night.
MVP towels were passed out at the Livermore restaurant and served to fans so they can wipe barbecue and sweat off faces during a close Warriors game.
"I think they came out a little on edge. They're shooting a lot of threes. They're rushing they need to calm down and play their game," Livermore resident Laurie Mohning said.
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"I just think that the Warriors need to just play their game, no turnovers and we win in six," said Oakland resident Greg Brewer.
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The tri-valley and beyond turned out to watch the game, because basketball and barbecue is a winning combination, just like the Splash Brothers.
"Once Steph gets in his rhythm and Klay behind the three point line they're money," Mohning said.
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