Gameday Open Thread: 'Wolves at Blazers
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Yup! There's something down there now. Sorry it took so long.
More to the point...will this be win #12? Is there any way save gross incompetence that we could lose tonight?
Register your pre-, in-, and post-game thoughts right here. Right now it looks like I will be able to be here tonight so join us for plenty of nifty in-game chat!
--Dave (blazersub@yahoo.com)
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just wanted to pop the cherry
Unfortunately, i can't be here tonight but i'll be wearing my brand new Greg Oden Jersey i got for xmas...ya, i'm THAT cool
jscot
Can you hear me running, can you hear me calling you?
"Silent Running" by Mike + The Mechanics
It is up to you, to keep the streak alive.
AAAARRRRGGGGGGHHHHH!
Lateeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.
Fortunately, Minnesota is probably bad enough we don't need good juju, we just need to play well.
I seriously considered suggesting
--Dave
Yeah!
We haven't blown anything here, this is just a test!
Phew! Boy, was I worried.
Yeah
I think that LaMarcus is
by ojala on Dec 27, 2007 11:59 PM PST reply actions
I'm not sure we a good enough
We got this
Besides the streak
by jayseyfield on Dec 28, 2007 12:28 AM PST reply actions
Easy buckets
by SabonisFan3386 on Dec 28, 2007 12:59 AM PST reply actions
Unhappy with the win
The difficult win on an off night should motivate our boys to REALLY win.
Minnesota is AWFUL, but they have really scored some nights. Telfair is doing decent, Al Jefferson putting up the only reliable numbers, and then youngsters and lameazoid players.
Like Dave said, they are The Blazers 3 years ago. Almost exactly... they even got a broken down Ratliff, and Jefferson's face manages to do the impossible: Out ugly Z-Bo!
Now, McHale will prolly screw it up, but Minny might be okay in the not too distant future (like us, 3 years ago). Brewer will be a good all-round player, Telfair HAS gotten better (and is, what, 21?), Rashad McCants can score, Jefferson is a bonafide PF, and they'll get a super duper high lottery pick this summer.
I am too lazy to do the research, but with Ratliff coming off the books and lots of rookie contracts I imagine they'll have cap space too. But, sadly, McHale will lock up Kwame Brown or something to a 7 year max deal to poop it all up, but the chance is there to rebuild to something good again.
You gotta feel bad for their fans, and I hope they enjoy having a team and watching guys develop. Having a team with a 11 game win streak and is 4 games over .500 is nice, but I miss the days of daily 30 point blow outs and hobo makeshift rosters. Now that I know Oden/LMA/Roy are our main dudes for the next ten years, how can I pin my hopes on the 12th man turning into a superstar??
Minnesota don't know how lucky they is.
Mortimer
Dont look know but...
As someone pointed out to me the last time
I of course brought this up and damned us for the short term future... as someone was so kind to point out. This time if things don't work out, that is on you my friend. You will have single handedly defeated our chances at the number one spot, this can't be blamed on Golden State not coming through, or Denver playing a hell of a game, only on you now that you brought it up. Just saying... (kidding of course)
by drawingjeremy on Dec 28, 2007 10:41 AM PST up reply actions
Worse
I am slightly sick of the juju talk
GO BLAZERS
I don't think people are really that serious...
But it's a way fans can feel like they have an influence on the success of the team.
In this case, however, there is a much more tangible way for fans to get involved in helping their team win--show up at the game, and GET LOUD.
This has REALLY been helping our guys this year. In fact, I don't know of many other sports teams where home field/court advantage means as much as it seems to for this group. (Maybe the Ducks at Autzen... Or the Kings at Arco.)
In short: Can the juju. Pack the seats!
Remember the
In all honesty I am not a believer in juju, at all. I did actually post a diary when when Denver was losing to Sac at Arco last week and after they lost did get blamed for the loss (also in jest I think, but not quite as clearly as I thought I made my joke with the addition of the just kidding at the end)
I guess my point is that I don't change my underwear, socks, nor do I apply fresh deodorant because that's just the way I roll. It's just good fun to say that's why we are winning.
by drawingjeremy on Dec 28, 2007 1:54 PM PST up reply actions
Somebody better tell KP
Seriously, if it makes people feel closer to the team and the action, it's a good thing.
--Dave
Hear Hear!
Still, it helps to have people in the seats, cheering hard!
I'll be there tonight. This will make it 3 of the last 4 games for me. More than I've ever been to in so short a span.
Will be wearing my Aldridge jersey. Go #12!
Agreed.
I do think it's pretty funny though. It's a time where everyone can stand to bring on their own special form of OCD with purpose!
by drawingjeremy on Dec 28, 2007 2:43 PM PST up reply actions
Let's Argue about Raef and Josh
In fact, I'm looking forward to tomorrow where we're arguing about McRoberts and LaFraentz deserving more playing time after both scoring 25pts in tonight's game.
I'd seriously love to get a long look at McRoberts tonight just to see what he can do and see a game get in the bag. Is Taurean on the team tonight or is he back in Boise? Another guy I'd like to see get some extended (whole second half!) run tonight.
Yeah
by SabonisFan3386 on Dec 28, 2007 12:55 PM PST up reply actions
From what I can tell...
He's been at the last two games, but in street clothes.
That is not to say he might not be reactivated before tonight's game. (But then who goes inactive? Raef? McRoberts?)
Minny is motivated
Blazers by nine.
I'm excited to see
by martinti on Dec 28, 2007 1:25 PM PST reply actions
Don't Overlook the T-Wolves.....
The Wolves recently scored 131 points and beat an Indiana team that overpowered the Blazers, so don't pencil in the "W" just yet. That being said, if I had to bet on one team I would take Portland.
yes but...
Way OT but funny
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=simmons/071228
her logic makes perfect sense.
Also, raiders uniforms look all kick assish.
Also... doesn't everyone pick football teams based on uniforms? That's why I could NEVER be a 49er fan.
I was a bronco's fan for a while because horses are cool. I'd root for the dolphins because dolphins are awesome, but those uniforms are just UGLY.
I joined a football fantasy league and apparently all my guys were bi for a while and couldn't play or something. I guess I would have had an awesome team if i'd done something about that.
I blinked.
Fox football fantasy league is way too clunky and slow and I didn't get a thing.
I really like the blazer uniforms too... as long as we don't go that god awful red.
My Wife Ticked Me Off
I shall be at the game
Including the SLC game.
I expect a win and I plan on cheering hard to make sure we get one.
Frankly, I'd like a blow out, but I don't really care as long as we win.
Sorry it took so long?
No need to appologize.
Technically
--Dave
Dude
I was thinking
--Dave
I am all for positive juju...
"The blazers could lead the division after tonight"
response:
"Now the blazers will probably lose"
or
"Denver is losing to the kings at the half"
response
"It will be your fault if denver wins"
I just dont like getting blamed for things that are far from my control, even if it is tounge in cheek. Celebrate and create positive juju all day long, just dont ask me not to point out things about the blazers that could be percieved by some as creating bad juju.
ps the fact that I am talking about "juju" with even a smidgon of seriousness should make my entire post ignorable anyway...
GO BLAZERS
Oh totally
Although if one wants to rid the world, or at least the site, of all forms of silliness, even the mild ones: what's with the sudden preponderance of playoff position counting...in December?
--Dave
ya got me there...
GO BLAZERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Not worth a diary
"Portland Trail Blazers: We promise that next year when Greg Olden gets back you can call us a legitimate contender."
Radio Link?
Thanks
Getting the Game
Went to Ready and now buffering. ok
honkaplayboys.com"This is the type of game
GO BLAZERS!
honkaplayboys.comYup!
LOL
It's
Wait, that actually happened.
Minny's D looks decent tonight.
The Blazers
AH!
Can't believe Roy jumped that high!
I don't think
Webster playing without fear tonight
Heh
Jack
Rice is funny
What he means is it's amazing how well Frye is shooting now that his role is...shooting.
Itsn't it more
Yeah
"Knowing your role" is kind of a euphamism league-wide for "only being asked to do what you can do well".
I think he was referring to
the team is passing so well
by Bucky Blazer on Dec 28, 2007 7:40 PM PST reply actions
Sergio and Jack
sergio penetrated and gave Jack
Don't like all the 3's from Jack.
what?
by Bucky Blazer on Dec 28, 2007 7:46 PM PST reply actions
Awe
I think
I like his game.
i think rice is having a stroke
by Bucky Blazer on Dec 28, 2007 7:47 PM PST reply actions
He's multi-tasking
He is clearly the most advanced Color Commentator in the universe.
Wait
It should be a tie game.
Clever trick a few possessions back by Minny
Daaaaaam
Offensive rebounds
Who'd have thought THAT sentence would ever be typed this year?
How did I know
Ooh
Heh
Think about it. If you are guarding a right handed player, and you are right handed, which side of the players body will the ball be at? Yep, your left side.
I wish Frye's last hame was Webster
Ballsy by Nate
Foul Trouble
So I think he should have played more and, at the very least, should have been put in for the final three minutes of the half here.
I get the notion of avoiding risking him fouling out, but you're guaranteeing he misses minutes so that you can avoid the possibility of him missing minutes. It doesn't make any sense to me.
On the Other Hand
It Worked Out
It's really common in the league, but I don't think it makes a lot of sense. I think it makes even less sense with someone like Roy, a guard, who is even more capable of avoiding that third foul than a forward or center.
It's not the end of the world, and I'm not saying it makes McMillan a bad coach, I just don't see the logic in it.
True
Yeah
It's strange
The team seems to be doing OK.
Rests Are Good
If McMillan's also taking into account that it might be a good opportunity to give Roy a rest against a team that the Blazers should be able to keep in check even without him--then, hey, that's fair enough and it obviously worked out. If it's just that he's terrified of that third foul, I don't get it.
For one quarter
People freaked.
The Blazers
Maybe they're saving his legs.
We sure came on strong late in the half
Compared to Last Year
It seems like it never happened last year. And I'm starting to see these things as some of the biggest differences this year. And it's such a big difference. I sure hope this keeps up the rest of the year and the team doesn't regress.
OT
Around the Division...
Denver up 7 on the Warriors with time running out in the first quarter.
OSU
Hey
Is LA playing in the post? That is what I really want to know?
just manu
48 points for wade
by soulja2boy on Dec 28, 2007 8:18 PM PST reply actions
Barkley was right
Wow
Smith just bodies and knocks over Martell on one end, and they call nothing.
Joel looks at Jefferson and gets called for a foul.
Point Differential
The Blazers
This is the first time
Former
This is the Carlos Mencia of basketball games
I highly dislike that man
WOW
Was it an accident that the Blazers went to Lamarcus after the timeout?
Dangit...Rice made my point before I could.
Makes me wonder
Shoots
you better fix those inter-tubes
Second-best sentence that could be uttered
Nice signature line Tom
Tracy McGrady
We would
ok so keep doing that blazers
by Bucky Blazer on Dec 28, 2007 8:48 PM PST reply actions
Roy fouled on the drive!
Take your medicine. It's good for you!
Point Differential In Sight
The open thread
I'm with you
Well done Channing!
Good lord
How does Outlaw
I have him with 7 boards.
Oooo
Are you sure?
On the other hand, dare to dream! :-P
Are we toying with them?
I like our team!
Roy wanted to throw down
Now Minny with a three.
The camera caught
Watch for it... Watch for it...
Nate practiced on Bassy
I don't know why
In other news
by rockingharder on Dec 28, 2007 9:17 PM PST up reply actions
How much deeper can they delve...
Not to do a lame namedrop
A little taste of his own medicine!
I even had my camera
They may have called us green...
Bring on number thirteen!
make your free throws Roy!!
Heh
A 20-10 guy, Telfair at PG, an up and coming SF [Green], and a bunch of players.
But Portland was never this bad.
My thoughts exactly
Ah yes...
<sigh>
bakers dozen up next
by Bucky Blazer on Dec 28, 2007 9:25 PM PST reply actions
Blazers win!! Blazers win!!
That's twelve in a row, folks. 12 and 1 in the month of December. Tied with the Celts for the best record in December.
Nice win.
Thanks for joining us. Jersey Scores, recap, and Media Row Report will all be coming soon!
--Dave
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Check out the NBA.com headline
We just can't escape from the whole 'Jail Blazers' thing, can we. I guess that's what happens when you have Bo and Charles Outlaw on your team (although, strangely, they're never seen together at the same time...just like Clark Kent and Superman).
Well...
Seriously, they need an editor who checks spelling at NBA.com.
First 3 quarters...
In the 4th, he becomes TRAVIS, THE SUPER TROUT!
anyone remember when barkley said
Aldridge
by jayseyfield on Dec 28, 2007 9:46 PM PST reply actions
yeah
I just knew
Listening to the Nug/GS (loss)
honkaplayboys.comThat chick from Scapoose is hotter
Denver wins.
amen
12
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gGWrnm-B44
My section superbly sucked
I think a couple may have clapped.

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