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Gameday Open Thread: Blazers at Jazz

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According to our poll this is the one everybody is worried about.  Will the Blazers be able to pull it off?

Register your pre-, in-, and post-game comments right here.

Also everybody be safe this evening! Happy New Year!

--Dave (blazersub@yahoo.com)

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Jazz game
Well, although it'll be in the cheap seats (I still haven't seen where though), I'll be there.

I've REALLY been hoping that the streak was still alive when they got here.  This will be my first Blazer game in the Delta (yeah, E-S) center.  I'm stoked.

I wonder where I can get some poster board on New Years Eve...

by bakerzdosen on Dec 31, 2007 1:25 AM PST reply actions  

I was there last time
AS I can't cheer, it's up to you to get the win.

Stand when the jazz fans sit, and sit when they stand.

Cheer loudly and long for the blazers while telling jazz fans around you there's no way this team can beat the Jazz AGAIN at the delta center.  They've just bee3n lucky after all.

Don't let our young team lose!  Let them know that you're there giving them the love on behalf of all the blazernation.

This is Portland. Portland loves its Blazers. Welcome to OUR house.

by ratbastird on Dec 31, 2007 3:29 PM PST up reply actions  

Ha! Easy Win!
LMA will neutralize Boozer, JJ3 will be stroking it from outside, and Roy will get a near triple-double.

This team will lose before too long, but not tonight.

Utah will be ready and firing, but they still can't crack our zone.

by jscot on Dec 31, 2007 1:39 AM PST reply actions  

Easy win?!?! Are you NUTZOID?!
I know you are just following tradition, but I've also noticed that someone has to not realize you are just following tradition in declaring an easy win and declare you KAH-RAZEE for saying it is an easy win.  I will perform this role to my fullest capacity!

Utah, easy?  You are INSANE.  Boozer is a beast, Deron is a swan, and Memo just wrote a memo saying he needs you for a meeting-- a meeting where we LOSE.  Easy?  Yeah, maybe in INSANO-WORLDOPOLISVILLE.

I hope I did okay in disputing your claim of easy victory, thus sealing what is already destined for our Blazer team.

Mortimer

by Mortimer on Dec 31, 2007 12:49 PM PST up reply actions  

Thanks for your contribution
Sadly, despite our best efforts....

by jscot on Jan 1, 2008 4:20 AM PST up reply actions  

Plus
the team will want to win one for Nate.  (And for Coach Dean.)

by jorga on Dec 31, 2007 6:55 AM PST reply actions  

about nate
I was going to mention this -- it's actually the biggest concern for me, playing without Nate.  I hope they (and he) get through this alright.

by kickbrass on Dec 31, 2007 9:44 AM PST up reply actions  

No problem
Nate is obviously a failure as a coach.  He's got a team with enough talent to win 13 straight, but he can only manage to coach them to a point differential of +0.3, and it took a blowout of a team which had won 3 straight to get there.

Disgraceful!

by jscot on Dec 31, 2007 9:49 AM PST up reply actions  

Who says
the Blazers have the talent to win 13 in a row? Maybe it's good coaching....
Ladies and Gentlemen, Channing has arrived and the Buffet is open.

by jamon51 on Dec 31, 2007 12:01 PM PST up reply actions  

Demopolous
is 2-0 as Blazer coach (one complete game, one game with Nate ejected - we were behind at the time, but won.) LINK

by jorga on Dec 31, 2007 9:57 AM PST up reply actions  

My Prediction
Blazers by 8

107 - 99

I can see Korver dropping 15 on the Blazers in his Utah debut, hits 3 from long range, but LMA keeps Boozer in check (Boozer goes 5-15, 17 pts and 8 boards). Our starters keep pace with their starters and our White unit is the difference.

by Rsmithx on Dec 31, 2007 10:08 AM PST reply actions  

Well
I still haven't shaved my beard, and I haven't entered any jersey contest forms this month, so we should be in great shape.
"Life is a meaningless sequence of events in between Blazer championships"

by broggerboy19 on Dec 31, 2007 10:29 AM PST reply actions  

COME ON DEAN!
You know.. if the Blazers become winners.. we'll probably start losing our amazing coaching staff before long..
Formerly known as Junit3123

by Jason3123 on Dec 31, 2007 10:38 AM PST reply actions  

rings
Hopefully they will ride it out with Oden for a couple rings before they jet...

by WALKING on Dec 31, 2007 11:28 AM PST up reply actions  

Must have rings first!!!
This is Portland. Portland loves its Blazers. Welcome to OUR house.

by ratbastird on Dec 31, 2007 3:26 PM PST up reply actions  

Poor Nate
If the Blazers win, then it goes to show everyone that they can win without him.  If the Blazers lose, then it is Nate's fault for not preparing the team.
 
Happy Kwanzaa! December 26, 2007 - January 1, 2008

by tominhawaii on Dec 31, 2007 11:05 AM PST reply actions  

What are you talking about???
It's totally nate's fault for the fact that our FIRST blow out only happened last night.  We should have been blowing teams out all year.

Man, he's such a terrible coach.

Come OOOOON LARRY BRROWN!!!

This is Portland. Portland loves its Blazers. Welcome to OUR house.

by ratbastird on Dec 31, 2007 3:26 PM PST up reply actions  

Yes
Now that is a bandwagon I'd like to jump on!
Happy Kwanzaa! December 26, 2007 - January 1, 2008

by tominhawaii on Dec 31, 2007 3:27 PM PST up reply actions  

As long as they're playing my song
I'm all about the music.
This is Portland. Portland loves its Blazers. Welcome to OUR house.

by ratbastird on Dec 31, 2007 3:30 PM PST up reply actions  

Do you think
You and I can keep replying to this thread and get the count to 400 so it is compressed before the game even starts?

I hope the Blazer's Bandwagon has pimped out wheels, hydraulics, and a kick-butt sound system.  

Happy Kwanzaa! December 26, 2007 - January 1, 2008

by tominhawaii on Dec 31, 2007 3:53 PM PST up reply actions  

Question...
Would you rather be the ASSISTANT coach on the Blazers, or the HEAD coach of the Knicks?

by Steve The Hedge on Dec 31, 2007 12:32 PM PST reply actions  

Just assistant?
I would rather be 3rd string water boy then be in that horrible position over there.

Holding down the Blazer fort down in California...

by Devyn on Dec 31, 2007 12:40 PM PST up reply actions  

I'll see your water boy...and raise you...
  • I think I'd rather have my testicles slammed in a drawer repeatedly than coach the Knicks
  • I think I'd rather be forced to listen to Kenny G exclusively for a year than coach the Knicks
  • I think I'd rather volunteer to change Dave's kid's diapers for a year than coach the Knicks
  • I think I'd rather be forced to root for the L*kers than coach the Knicks

That's how bad being a coach for the Knicks would be with their current organization & team dynamics.  Anyone care to raise the bet?

by DonkeyShins on Dec 31, 2007 4:01 PM PST up reply actions  

I don't see how anyone can top that first...
bullet point, but I would like to see someone try.

Totally hilarious!

"Now LMA steals!!!!!!! And LMA DUNKS ON THE OTHER END!!!!!!!" - Dave

by LaMarvelous on Dec 31, 2007 5:54 PM PST up reply actions  

500K versus 3 million
Not that any of our (for now) "no name" Blazer assistants would get a job as high profile as the Knicks job, but I'd think most any of the assistant coaches would jump at the chance to get one of the only 30 NBA head coaching jobs in the world-- plus make a LOT more money as well.

Remember what happened after Nate made the Sonics overachieve; practically half of his assistants got head coaching jobs (for better or worse).  In a few years I imagine guys like Monty Williams will take over some young team as we're plucked of a few of our feathers, but that's a great sign of respect and inevitable if you're winning (like how even the former waterboy of the Spurs can get a GM job anywhere these days).

Would ya like to win a championship in the NBADL, or get called up for a major role on a "real" team?  Of course, not all assistant coaches want to be head coaches, but I'm sure some do... and I wouldn't blame them for walking into what seems like the worst situation in the world for the chance at buckoo bucks and the opportunity to run your own team.

I'm not saying you aren't agreeing with this, of course.  I'm just answering your interesting question.

Nate left a decent Sonics team to run the worst team in the league, Pritchard left the best franchise to get a promotion for the worst, etc and so forth.  PJ Carlesimo left a great assistant job with the Spurs to coach a team where no one has any idea which city they'll be in within 2 years.  The lure of a promotion and a chance to be the boss man is great!

I certainly hope we don't lose our main assistant dudes, but we long as we got Roy, Oden, LMA, Nate, and KP (along with Allen signing the checks) then I won't worry too much.  Not to undervalue what guys like Dean and Monty do, of course.

NY is tough as hell to succeed in in the sports world, but if ya DO succeed, you get to drink free in NY bars for the rest of your life.  And that's worth its weight in goldschlagger!

Mortimer

by Mortimer on Dec 31, 2007 1:06 PM PST up reply actions  

cracked me up
"worth its weight in goldschlagger".  I'm still laughing at that one

by JPop on Dec 31, 2007 4:54 PM PST up reply actions  

OT Because it's slow today
Will anyone here watch the Sugar Bowl?  I will.  

I think the UH starters can play with the Georgia starters but once guys start getting tired and back-ups come in, that is where I get worried.  I actually do not have a prediction.  I have watched UH put up a ton of points, but never against this level of competition.  If you're interested, what is your self-talk on the game?

Happy Kwanzaa! December 26, 2007 - January 1, 2008

by tominhawaii on Dec 31, 2007 1:43 PM PST reply actions  

I haven't seen any Hawaii games
As much as I hope Hawaii hangs in there and even wins like Boise State last year, I doubt it will happen for the following reasons:

  • This is the big one.  There were all those close wins against poor teams.  While it true that Hawaii won't have the same road fatigue they've had during some of those games, their opponent won't have the road fatigue that was there for most of their big wins.

  • There biggest wins (Fresno St, Boise St, Washington) were at home and they were all fairly close... and weren't really that big.

  • Georgia is one of the hottest teams right now.  They are also one of the most athletic and (as you said) much deeper.

I expect that Hawaii will ride a surge of adrenaline through the first half and keep it close, but in the second half Georgia will pull away and leave little doubt who the best team is.

by Gargen on Dec 31, 2007 3:40 PM PST up reply actions  

Yeah
I can see that.  What a lot of people do not realize is that Hawaii has a lot of guys that would be starters on teams in BCS conferences, but either do to academic problems or criminal records; Hawaii was the only school to take them.

The recruiting philosophy is locals, Polynesians, military kids, and then kids in trouble with the law on the mainland.  The QB and the number one receiver are in that last category.  

Both lines are pretty stout for Hawaii too.  They have lost of big a$$ Polynesians.  Hawaii is quick so the speed of the game should not be a problem, like both of us stated, it will come down to depth.

Hawaii actually was in control the entire Boise State game but Washington had me on the edge of my seat until the end.  A lot of games this year, Hawaii looked so sloppy that they made the other teams look good.  I think no matter what, it will be a really exciting game.

Happy Kwanzaa! December 26, 2007 - January 1, 2008

by tominhawaii on Dec 31, 2007 4:07 PM PST up reply actions  

Baker's Dozen-Finally Done
Yeah, Baby

Especially Baby Derek, with whom, lest we forget, was born to start this run.

Well, it is out with the old and in with the new.

The demons have been excised, and we may even end up with a winning record.

Like, "Last month we had a winning record?" Remember that joke?

Thanks again to Dave's baby Derek, and only positive things will happen from here on out, even with the occasional loss. At least we all feel like we are going to be in the game.

Go Blazers!

"It's not whether you win or lose, it's whether you win."

by hrtlndblzrfn on Dec 31, 2007 2:15 PM PST reply actions  

what time does this game start pacific?
5pm PST??
Brandon Roy Western Conference Player of the Fortnight! 12/02/07 - 12/16/07 Credit to Rockingharder! (He's Coming! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odin)

by Idog1976 on Dec 31, 2007 3:06 PM PST reply actions  

Blazers win 14th straight tonight!
I have had an erection non-stop since the Blazers won their 10th straight game on the 21st.  At what point should I seek medical treatment?

by ZigTic on Dec 31, 2007 3:12 PM PST reply actions  

addendum:
I happened to be at the game for the 10th win, and let's just say getting out of the arena was a little tricky.  Thank god I was one of the lucky 5k who got a Sergio bobble head, or I could have been there all night.

by ZigTic on Dec 31, 2007 3:15 PM PST up reply actions  

Waaaaay too much information
I really don't think anyone on this board needs to know about your priapism troubles.  However, according to the Viagra commercials if Mr. Happy is 'walking tall' for longer than four hours, you should seek medical attention.  So basically, at this point you should either pray for a loss or wait for your crotch to explode.  :-)

by DonkeyShins on Dec 31, 2007 4:05 PM PST up reply actions  

I must say that...
your sense of humor is in "peak form" form tonight.
"Now LMA steals!!!!!!! And LMA DUNKS ON THE OTHER END!!!!!!!" - Dave

by LaMarvelous on Dec 31, 2007 5:57 PM PST up reply actions  

Aw man
Hate to say, but it looks like that's gonna need to be amputated.

by Jumbo on Dec 31, 2007 5:07 PM PST up reply actions  

One hour left!
I'm pretty stinkin' excited for this one!

by rockingharder on Dec 31, 2007 4:01 PM PST reply actions  

UH UH UH
Ya Baby, Let 'er RIP!
honkaplayboys.com

by BlueBooYay on Dec 31, 2007 4:55 PM PST up reply actions  

It's on KGW Portland
The Mikes I think. Not on yet.
honkaplayboys.com

by BlueBooYay on Dec 31, 2007 4:54 PM PST up reply actions  

Utah
That's where I got the one I'm watching.  The atdhe.fr one never worked for me.

by Gargen on Dec 31, 2007 4:58 PM PST up reply actions  

Gotcha.
Perhaps the Utah announcers will have some unusually helpful insights this evening?

Actually, probably not.

by rockingharder on Dec 31, 2007 5:00 PM PST up reply actions  

Mike Rice looks disheveled.
He needs to button another jacket button or something. Maybe tuck that tie inside his shirt so it won't be sticking out the button.

by rockingharder on Dec 31, 2007 5:03 PM PST reply actions  

They're interviewing Kyle Korver
If anyone goes to the next Utah game in Portland, be sure to give him as much trouble about his socks a possible... even if you don't now why you're doing it.

by Gargen on Dec 31, 2007 5:08 PM PST reply actions  

Webfeed
Anybody having problems with the web feed? I can't get Wheels. I'm listening to the Utah dude, and I'm not enjoying it.

by Jumbo on Dec 31, 2007 5:16 PM PST reply actions  

Aldridge
I like seeing Aldridge get these quick points.  Hope it keeps up.  I feel like we're going to need a lot out of him to win this tonight.

by jcaris on Dec 31, 2007 5:17 PM PST reply actions  

10 Points
Between Aldridge and Roy to start.  I like to see that, too.

by jcaris on Dec 31, 2007 5:17 PM PST reply actions  

#2 on Pryz
Looks like it's Buffet of Goodness time!

by rockingharder on Dec 31, 2007 5:18 PM PST reply actions  

Roy hammered by Boozer
We need somebody who can foul like that. I can't wait for GO to get back.

by rockingharder on Dec 31, 2007 5:19 PM PST reply actions  

AK
Just made one da kine Blazers play
Nice shot by Roy, ill advised but nice that it went in.
Happy Kwanzaa! December 26, 2007 - January 1, 2008

by tominhawaii on Dec 31, 2007 5:23 PM PST reply actions  

Man
It is quiet there, keep this lead and keep the crowd out of it.
Happy Kwanzaa! December 26, 2007 - January 1, 2008

by tominhawaii on Dec 31, 2007 5:24 PM PST reply actions  

Frye!
Holy crap!  That was one heck of a put back by Frye!!

by jcaris on Dec 31, 2007 5:24 PM PST reply actions  

Nice
I got such a lag, I know to look forward to it.
Happy Kwanzaa! December 26, 2007 - January 1, 2008

by tominhawaii on Dec 31, 2007 5:25 PM PST up reply actions  

LMA!
He looked like Rasheed on that play!

by rockingharder on Dec 31, 2007 5:25 PM PST reply actions  

Run 'em
GO BLAZERS!
honkaplayboys.com

by BlueBooYay on Dec 31, 2007 5:26 PM PST reply actions  

We rarely see...
...both Roy and Aldridge on at the beginning of the game. It's nice to see.
When feeling discouraged about the Blazers' learning process, just remember that at least the Jail Blazer era is over.

by kdfkwak on Dec 31, 2007 5:27 PM PST reply actions  

I knew LMA would be big on this trip
You could see it on his face when he didn't play the last few 4th quarters.

Yup, only I could have predicted it.  It's tough to harness all this baskieball IQ in one lil' boys brain, but I manage.

by Mortimer on Dec 31, 2007 5:27 PM PST reply actions  

OT
My fingers smell like kalua pork
Happy Kwanzaa! December 26, 2007 - January 1, 2008

by tominhawaii on Dec 31, 2007 5:28 PM PST reply actions  

How is that off topic?
I was just about to ask, "Tom, how do your fingers smell?"

by Mortimer on Dec 31, 2007 5:29 PM PST up reply actions  

Lol
If you ever come here, gotta get the kalua pig pizza from Magoos.
Happy Kwanzaa! December 26, 2007 - January 1, 2008

by tominhawaii on Dec 31, 2007 5:31 PM PST up reply actions  

Is Magoos a chain?
Cause I did go there once, in Hawaii, cause that is a nickname for one of my sisters.

Didn't have that though... don't remember what I had :-(

by Mortimer on Dec 31, 2007 5:32 PM PST up reply actions  

2 of them
One on the east side and one on the west side.  Used to be a real cool bar, now it's just a converted bus on the east side.  The bar is now called The Varsity.
Happy Kwanzaa! December 26, 2007 - January 1, 2008

by tominhawaii on Dec 31, 2007 5:33 PM PST up reply actions  

My mom
is making ribs, and it's smelling good.
ROTUNDITYDOTNET

by damir on Dec 31, 2007 5:31 PM PST up reply actions  

How much
for just one rib?
Happy Kwanzaa! December 26, 2007 - January 1, 2008

by tominhawaii on Dec 31, 2007 5:36 PM PST up reply actions  

Dang
Demopolous looks fly!

He just looks likes head coach

by hightide on Dec 31, 2007 5:33 PM PST reply actions  

Jeepers
The Blazers catch and shoot better than anyone.
Happy Kwanzaa! December 26, 2007 - January 1, 2008

by tominhawaii on Dec 31, 2007 5:35 PM PST reply actions  

I like Harpring's game
Don't want him on the team, but love his toughness.  
Happy Kwanzaa! December 26, 2007 - January 1, 2008

by tominhawaii on Dec 31, 2007 5:36 PM PST reply actions  

6 point lead to end the first
Momentum swayed towards the Jazz as LMA went out, but so far so good.

by Mortimer on Dec 31, 2007 5:36 PM PST reply actions  

wait till
boozer goes out and we bring back la

then its on!

only the best of the best

by soulja2boy on Dec 31, 2007 5:37 PM PST reply actions  

I'm Remembering Dave...
When he was complaining about all the jumpers the Blazers were taking.

Now, suddenly, we're making them and it doesn't seem like such a bad strategy. Never knew this team was composed of great shooters.

Remember Dave's posts? He'd chart out the plays and it was like: jumper, jumper, jumper, foul, turnover, jumper, jumper, turnover... and he'd beg for drives.

But that chart seems like it's this game except they're going in.

by Fizbin on Dec 31, 2007 5:38 PM PST reply actions  

Not Too Shabby
I was really worried about us coming out flat in the first quarter and letting the game get away.  They haven't been stellar early the last few games and this is the second of a back to back so . . .

Luckily, not so much.  Aldridge has 10, Roy has 7, so we've got our keys guys in it early.  Frye looks good, as has been the trend of late.

Utah definitely has the momentum, though, as Mortimer said.  The opening of the second quarter is going to be real important.

by jcaris on Dec 31, 2007 5:38 PM PST reply actions  

Whew!
Thank god Jones was fouled.  Seems like he should have gotten that.

by jcaris on Dec 31, 2007 5:39 PM PST reply actions  

Wow
so  this is the first time I've listened to a blazers radio broadcast in a couple years since I've been living in texas, but I can half way understand what Antonio "numb tongue" Harvey is saying!
Strangers always have the best candy

by killersquid on Dec 31, 2007 5:40 PM PST reply actions  

Sergio
It will be interesting to see if he gets any more playing time tonight with Dean at the helm.  Probably will just depend on his play anyway.

by jcaris on Dec 31, 2007 5:41 PM PST reply actions  

I'd love to see someone track dribbles
Dribbles per minute: JJ would dominate that stat.

by Fizbin on Dec 31, 2007 5:42 PM PST reply actions  

Maybe he's like Brian Grant
and thinks it is a stat he can pad.
Happy Kwanzaa! December 26, 2007 - January 1, 2008

by tominhawaii on Dec 31, 2007 5:44 PM PST up reply actions  

Sergio
Sergio practices threes before almost every game so he can make it in the game.  Let the man play.

by hightide on Dec 31, 2007 6:00 PM PST up reply actions  

Trout thinks it's the 4th quarter.
He's the only player getting anything done out there.

by rockingharder on Dec 31, 2007 5:44 PM PST reply actions  

LMA
Aldridge is coming back in.  I hope he brings what he had at the start.

Outlaw's looking pretty decent and whoever would've thought I'd love Frye's game so much?

by jcaris on Dec 31, 2007 5:44 PM PST reply actions  

Not in the Paint
Blazers are shooting from outside the paint and so far so good.   But can they keep it up.

by OrygunRod on Dec 31, 2007 5:45 PM PST reply actions  

Foul
Looked like Travis thought Harpring's arm was the turkey leg on Thanksgiving.  He wasn't letting that thing go!

by jcaris on Dec 31, 2007 5:47 PM PST reply actions  

Travis
please learn to box out on rebounds.

by OrygunRod on Dec 31, 2007 5:48 PM PST reply actions  

Korver
Guess it's time to see what Korver brings to the Jazz.  I'm not sure I'm so excited to find out.

by jcaris on Dec 31, 2007 5:50 PM PST reply actions  

I've seen him play a lot...
Pretty shot but he's not a pure jump-shooter. Look for him to cut and slash. But he's a lousy defender. Portland can work him on their end.

by Fizbin on Dec 31, 2007 5:51 PM PST up reply actions  

Hopefully
He's a little unfamiliar with the Jazz O

by mpressive on Dec 31, 2007 5:51 PM PST up reply actions  

LMA
Still has the shot!

by jcaris on Dec 31, 2007 5:52 PM PST reply actions  

Maybe Culture Shock Will Limit Korver's Game
Philly to SLC?

But then, he just made a three, so maybe not.

by jcaris on Dec 31, 2007 5:53 PM PST reply actions  

Uhm
What was that? Step out on Korver.
ROTUNDITYDOTNET

by damir on Dec 31, 2007 5:53 PM PST reply actions  

That Would've Been Sweet
If James Jones made that bucket.

by jcaris on Dec 31, 2007 5:54 PM PST reply actions  

crap
don't let korver get going.
Strangers always have the best candy

by killersquid on Dec 31, 2007 5:54 PM PST reply actions  

The second unit
is not doing it tonight. I hope Martell sees some more time.   His production has fallen lately as it appears the defenses are playing him tight forcing him to pass.

by OrygunRod on Dec 31, 2007 5:54 PM PST reply actions  

I'm really starting to hate Jack
He hangs on to the ball so dang long!

by Fizbin on Dec 31, 2007 5:54 PM PST reply actions  

Wow
Nice save by Roy.  Dang!

by jcaris on Dec 31, 2007 5:55 PM PST reply actions  

New Game Plan
LMA shoots it.  Every time.

by jcaris on Dec 31, 2007 5:55 PM PST reply actions  

crap
have the Blazers go on a 40-0 run on my way home from work.
Happy Kwanzaa! December 26, 2007 - January 1, 2008

by tominhawaii on Dec 31, 2007 5:55 PM PST reply actions  

Come On!
We need rebounds, guys!

by jcaris on Dec 31, 2007 5:56 PM PST reply actions  

Agreed
We really need to drop a hard foul or two on Utah to let them know we can't be pushed around.

I'm not sure this team will do it, though.  But I'd love to be surprised.  Come on guys!

by jcaris on Dec 31, 2007 6:00 PM PST up reply actions  

Are you serious?
Roy gets HAMMERED at the rim and no call, yet they call that ticky tacky crap two seconds earlier.
ROTUNDITYDOTNET

by damir on Dec 31, 2007 5:57 PM PST reply actions  

It's Getting Ugly
This is the time when we find out just how real this team is.  I want to see them hang on as it gets ugly.

I'm also going to be real interested to see how the fourth quarter goes.

It sure would be nice for this not to be the end of the streak the way so many are expecting it to be.

by jcaris on Dec 31, 2007 5:58 PM PST reply actions  

Our guys are playing rediculously soft underneath
If you're gonna foul them, foul them... or at least get out of the way so they don't get a free "and 1".

by Gargen on Dec 31, 2007 5:58 PM PST reply actions  

No kidding.
That's what I keep saying: We're soft underneath!

Utah is really good at this. I don't think we've had a three-point play yet.

by rockingharder on Dec 31, 2007 6:00 PM PST up reply actions  

Alright, the jump shots were fun...
Need to see some passing, cutting, and layups now.

  1. Unless JJ is at a full spring, no dribbles!
  2. LMA gets only pump fakes and drives.
  3. Outlaw's job is O-boards only
  4. And time for some B Roy Magic.

by Fizbin on Dec 31, 2007 5:59 PM PST reply actions  

jack has a sweeeet line right now
0-1, no assists, 1 turnover 3 rebunds and a -11 plus/minus in 11:30. woohoo! but he'll hit a 3 pointer in the 4th and be a hero.

by sergioFTW on Dec 31, 2007 5:59 PM PST reply actions  

Wow! (#2)
Roy again with a beautiful save!

On the other hand, it was the result of us being totally lost.

by jcaris on Dec 31, 2007 6:01 PM PST reply actions  

LMA:
Good things happen if he decides what to do in less than 1 second.

Bad things if it takes longer.

by Fizbin on Dec 31, 2007 6:01 PM PST reply actions  

Jeez!
Ugly ugly ugly.  Shoot it Steve!  And don't pass to the defense!

by jcaris on Dec 31, 2007 6:02 PM PST reply actions  

WHAT?!!?
OFFENSIVE FOUL ON ROY?!?!!?!?!? HUH?!

WOW.

ROTUNDITYDOTNET

by damir on Dec 31, 2007 6:05 PM PST reply actions  

Isn't this about when you...
say the refs suck?
"Now LMA steals!!!!!!! And LMA DUNKS ON THE OTHER END!!!!!!!" - Dave

by LaMarvelous on Dec 31, 2007 6:07 PM PST up reply actions  

Decent Start
Good to see Roy drive inside.  But we should be doing to Utah what they just did to Roy when they come inside.

by jcaris on Dec 31, 2007 6:06 PM PST reply actions  

Ashton Kutcher hammers B-Roy.
Good job going straight at the D and getting some free throws!

by rockingharder on Dec 31, 2007 6:06 PM PST reply actions  

I hate Utah teams
They always excessively physical

by Dheepan on Dec 31, 2007 6:07 PM PST reply actions  

Thanks damir! I needed that...
I just can't make it through a game if you don't thrash on a stupid ref that desperately needs it.
"Now LMA steals!!!!!!! And LMA DUNKS ON THE OTHER END!!!!!!!" - Dave

by LaMarvelous on Dec 31, 2007 6:12 PM PST up reply actions  

50-52 at halftime.
Once again, I can't believe it's that close.

by rockingharder on Dec 31, 2007 6:07 PM PST reply actions  

hmm
this is gonna be a hard one
only the best of the best

by soulja2boy on Dec 31, 2007 6:09 PM PST reply actions  

The Blazers won't win
Until they start being physical with the Jazz and start rebounding. The Jazz can't hit a damn thing outside today.

by Dheepan on Dec 31, 2007 6:09 PM PST reply actions  

Hard fought game tonight
The Blazers will have to have a full team effort to beat the very physical Jazz team.   They need to work to ball inside and then they can either go to the basket or pass to Martell or Jones for a open 3.

by OrygunRod on Dec 31, 2007 6:09 PM PST reply actions  

Well, It Could Be Worse
We could pretty easily be down more.  Surprisingly, we're up one on rebounds, though the Jazz have 5 offensive to our 2.  We only have five turnovers, but they have 11 points off those five.  Oh, and they have three.  Both teams are shooting over 50%.

I really hope a more physical and aggressive team comes out in the second half.  I would say that if we keep even during the third, we have an excellent chance to win it in the fourth.  And that may be true.  But I don't know if this team will be as strong in the fourth in this game than they have in the last few.

Still, I'm very cautiously optimistic.  We could definitely win this game.  Then again, we could completely lose it in the third.  It's going to be interesting.

by jcaris on Dec 31, 2007 6:09 PM PST reply actions  

Ouch
Utah is +12FGA at the half. Unacceptable.
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by damir on Dec 31, 2007 6:11 PM PST reply actions  

Yep.
We need GO in there!

...Not to use that as an excuse, though. Everyone needs to toughen up.

by rockingharder on Dec 31, 2007 6:12 PM PST up reply actions  

Yeah
That's exactly what I was thinking.

by Dheepan on Dec 31, 2007 6:14 PM PST up reply actions  

Dean is The Man with The Plan
To take advantage of Sloan's Nasty Ball in the second half.

GO BLAZERS!

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by BlueBooYay on Dec 31, 2007 6:14 PM PST reply actions  

2nd half
Our starters are better in +/- than their starters. We should win this game with our starters playing more.

Long shots mean long rebounds. Most of their offensive rebounds came on the long shots. We will rebound better in the 2nd half.

The big question for us. Can we continue to make our outside shots at such a high %?

by TallTimber on Dec 31, 2007 6:16 PM PST reply actions  

High %?
The Blazers look good on those long 2s, but only 2/9 from three-point land. That needs to improve in the second half.

by rockingharder on Dec 31, 2007 6:22 PM PST up reply actions  

just got home
anything remarkable happen in the first half?

by jonestr on Dec 31, 2007 6:26 PM PST reply actions  

Blazers played like crap
and somehow went into the half down by only 2.

That's the most remarkable thing that happened.

by rockingharder on Dec 31, 2007 6:26 PM PST up reply actions  

All day, Okur!
I'll take LMA over Okur every day and twice on Sundays.

by rockingharder on Dec 31, 2007 6:26 PM PST reply actions  

Wasn't that the same move
Roy was called for on the offensive end?

BALL DON'T LIE!!!

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by damir on Dec 31, 2007 6:27 PM PST reply actions  

FTs for Aldridge!
Keep chipping away at their bigs!

by rockingharder on Dec 31, 2007 6:28 PM PST reply actions  

Wow
That was as clean of a block as I have ever seen.

THE DAMN REF JUST SAID HE MISSED THE CALL BUT STILL GIVES THE FOUL!!! ARE YOU SERIOUS?!!?!?!?

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by damir on Dec 31, 2007 6:30 PM PST reply actions  

wtf
clean block!!
only the best of the best

by soulja2boy on Dec 31, 2007 6:30 PM PST reply actions  

thats how we do it
get them into foul trouble
only the best of the best

by soulja2boy on Dec 31, 2007 6:31 PM PST reply actions  

Around and in!
Man, LMA is looking awesome in this game!

by rockingharder on Dec 31, 2007 6:33 PM PST reply actions  

My Man LMA is having an Awesome Night!!!
"Now LMA steals!!!!!!! And LMA DUNKS ON THE OTHER END!!!!!!!" - Dave

by LaMarvelous on Dec 31, 2007 6:33 PM PST reply actions  

LOL
Refs calling a lot of stuff in Portland's favor right now to make up that one horrible call earlier. Hahha.
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by damir on Dec 31, 2007 6:33 PM PST reply actions  

I'm Glad We're Shooting Free Throws
But I'm supposed to be somewhere at eight.  I don't want this game to be drawn out or else I have to decide between being late or having to listen to the end on the radio.

by jcaris on Dec 31, 2007 6:34 PM PST reply actions  

Did this really happen?
The ref admitted that he just gave Utah two points! And then Okur complained about not getting calls and draws a technical? I've never seen a ref give a team points, admit it and then on the next play have a player from that team complain.

I can't believe nobody on the Blazers freaked out when they gave the Jazz two points and admitted to it. I like how this team never complains to the refs, but that is as bad as you'll ever see in a game. That would be like a judge ruling a mistrial but still throwing the guy in jail. Don't you think even the most inept lawyer would do something.

by terryisntbald on Dec 31, 2007 6:34 PM PST reply actions  

Unfortunately
This ain't a court (well, okay, it is, but you know) and they can complain all they want but that doesn't mean the ref has to listen.

Does seem like a really strange turn.  I wonder if there's something more to it we don't know.

by jcaris on Dec 31, 2007 6:39 PM PST up reply actions  

Wow.
Everything that was admissible in the first half is suddenly becoming a foul.

by rockingharder on Dec 31, 2007 6:35 PM PST reply actions  

this game
might be over by tomorrow

by ryryslyry on Dec 31, 2007 6:36 PM PST reply actions  

Lol Boozer
Wow, how did he miss that!

by Rsmithx on Dec 31, 2007 6:38 PM PST reply actions  

JJ33!!!
"Now LMA steals!!!!!!! And LMA DUNKS ON THE OTHER END!!!!!!!" - Dave

by LaMarvelous on Dec 31, 2007 6:38 PM PST reply actions  

JJ33
downtown!

by Rsmithx on Dec 31, 2007 6:38 PM PST reply actions  

refs
i think they abuse some sort of drug because wow...
only the best of the best

by soulja2boy on Dec 31, 2007 6:38 PM PST reply actions  

The refs
appear to love their whistles.

by ryryslyry on Dec 31, 2007 6:38 PM PST reply actions  

I hope we win
this game cuz if not, id hate to blame it on the refs

by JWise on Dec 31, 2007 6:39 PM PST reply actions  

I think
whichever team loses will blame it on the refs

they've had serious happy whistles today

by Gargen on Dec 31, 2007 6:40 PM PST up reply actions  

I wouldn't be surprised
if four fouls are called during this timeout

by ryryslyry on Dec 31, 2007 6:39 PM PST reply actions  

This is a very badly officiated game
Like I like how the calls seems to be going our way but this is very poorly called.

by Dheepan on Dec 31, 2007 6:39 PM PST reply actions  

How do you get 3 in the key
when you have the ball?!?!

by Rsmithx on Dec 31, 2007 6:40 PM PST reply actions  

OMG! I just saw LMAs stats again!
29 Pts!
"Now LMA steals!!!!!!! And LMA DUNKS ON THE OTHER END!!!!!!!" - Dave

by LaMarvelous on Dec 31, 2007 6:40 PM PST reply actions  

Uh Oh
It's getting ugly ugly ugly.

LMA - 29 points and 1 rebound.  I'm not saying he's not playing well, he's amazing on offense.  But can we get some rebounds, too?  It'd be nice, certainly.

by jcaris on Dec 31, 2007 6:42 PM PST reply actions  

Blazers ned to quit letting teir man beat them dow
down the floor.  NO EXCUSE for that crap.  That's the 5-12 Blazers.

by leeroyjenkins on Dec 31, 2007 6:45 PM PST up reply actions  

Defense and rebounds wins championships
LA scores 29 but gives 29 back with no rebounds and defense.

by theanomaly777 on Dec 31, 2007 6:43 PM PST reply actions  

This is why I worry about a good PG
Roy on the bench... we have Joel, JJ33, and LMA in the game. We can score. These are scorers. But they need someone who can give them the ball and run the offense. Blake just can't do that by himself.

by Fizbin on Dec 31, 2007 6:44 PM PST reply actions  

Jones can't draw a foul.
That's twice it should have been offensive.

...Ball don't lie.

by rockingharder on Dec 31, 2007 6:46 PM PST reply actions  

Bah
Jack trying to get too cute.

by Rsmithx on Dec 31, 2007 6:47 PM PST reply actions  

Super Trout!
Take it to the hole boy, time for Points in the Paint.

by Rsmithx on Dec 31, 2007 6:48 PM PST reply actions  

How many fouls have been called
in the 3rd? it's getting a little obsessive

by ryryslyry on Dec 31, 2007 6:50 PM PST reply actions  

Can we get
1 rebound please.

by theanomaly777 on Dec 31, 2007 6:50 PM PST reply actions  

Wow
Frye in about the worst 5 seconds of basketball this year.

by Rsmithx on Dec 31, 2007 6:51 PM PST reply actions  

WOW
How was that not a foul on Harpring? He tripped him. Jesus.
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by damir on Dec 31, 2007 6:51 PM PST reply actions  

Yes
Replay shows Harpring stick out his foot, Outlaw stepped on it. Not only is that dangerous, but it's a foul.
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by damir on Dec 31, 2007 6:52 PM PST up reply actions  

Of All the Jazz
I hate Matt Harpring the most. He is almost Karl Malone-esque.

by Dheepan on Dec 31, 2007 6:53 PM PST up reply actions  

i just
cussed out every word in the dictionary
only the best of the best

by soulja2boy on Dec 31, 2007 6:52 PM PST reply actions  

Down by NINE?
We need to do better than that before flipping the switch.

by rockingharder on Dec 31, 2007 6:52 PM PST reply actions  

Roy Time
Okay, let's go ahead and put Roy back in.  No point in having him in there during the fourth if they're getting blown out by the time he gets in.  I think he can hold off that fifth foul.  Get him in there.

Oh and somebody tell Travis it's the fourth quarter.  Please please please.

by jcaris on Dec 31, 2007 6:52 PM PST reply actions  

we stil got
the 4th quarter...

were magic happens

only the best of the best

by soulja2boy on Dec 31, 2007 6:53 PM PST reply actions  

GET A REBOUND
jeez.  turn around and find someone to block out.  i learned that in fifth grade.

by leeroyjenkins on Dec 31, 2007 6:53 PM PST reply actions  

ps. this is the old outlaw we are seeing tonight
mistake after mistake, not having his head in the game, no intensity....blah

by leeroyjenkins on Dec 31, 2007 6:54 PM PST up reply actions  

Roy In!
Alright, let's see if that helps.

by jcaris on Dec 31, 2007 6:53 PM PST reply actions  

MY GOOD FRICKING LORD
HARPRING JUST PULLS JONES OUT OF BOUNDS AND THEY CALL IT ON JONES?!
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by damir on Dec 31, 2007 6:54 PM PST reply actions  

OMG!
leave in Jack and take out BLAKE?!?!?!?! that is insanity. we really need some more 0-4 shooting and ZERO assists.

by sergioFTW on Dec 31, 2007 6:54 PM PST reply actions  

WHAT!
Harpring tackled JJ33 and thats called on JJ?!?

by Rsmithx on Dec 31, 2007 6:55 PM PST reply actions  

Frye Baby
I'll take it.  Gimme gimme.

by jcaris on Dec 31, 2007 6:55 PM PST reply actions  

Sergio in for Jack?!
even i think Blake would be best here.

by sergioFTW on Dec 31, 2007 6:55 PM PST reply actions  

how do you give up
that many points in the paint.  I don't get it.

by theanomaly777 on Dec 31, 2007 6:57 PM PST reply actions  

CJ throws it away
Blazer ball... let's keep this game under control!

by rockingharder on Dec 31, 2007 6:57 PM PST reply actions  

Refs
calling it bad on both ends.
- Sam

by Samuelson on Dec 31, 2007 6:57 PM PST reply actions  

I have to say, this is a bizarre time
to see if Sergio and Roy can play together.

by sergioFTW on Dec 31, 2007 6:57 PM PST reply actions  

Blake is good if
hes not hesitant with his shots and make the defender respect his shots to open up the lane for the team.

by theanomaly777 on Dec 31, 2007 6:58 PM PST reply actions  

Geez
32 combined FTA in the third. That's unheard of.
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by damir on Dec 31, 2007 6:59 PM PST reply actions  

Time To Find Out
If we can keep up the brilliant fourth quarters on the road.  I'm worried, I have to admit it.  I fully believe it can happen, though.

by jcaris on Dec 31, 2007 6:59 PM PST reply actions  

Young teams hard on tummy
4th quarter time... even if coach don't want them to think they can just flip a switch, I hope they flip the switch.

If we don't win my life is worthless! :-(

by Mortimer on Dec 31, 2007 7:00 PM PST reply actions  

A Loss Is No Way To Ring In The New Year
Come on guys!

Aldridge with new career high!!

by jcaris on Dec 31, 2007 7:01 PM PST reply actions  

JACK SHOULD NOT BE IN
jack is 0-5 and zero assists, blake is 2-4 with 6 assists.

by sergioFTW on Dec 31, 2007 7:02 PM PST reply actions  

Okay...
If circus shots indicate the switch... then it is flipped.

by Fizbin on Dec 31, 2007 7:02 PM PST reply actions  

Roy!
It's go time!  Fourth quarter man!

by jcaris on Dec 31, 2007 7:02 PM PST reply actions  

LMA can't play D
but boy can he score.

by Rsmithx on Dec 31, 2007 7:02 PM PST reply actions  

Nice Line
"Takes the guards to go under and rebound for the Blazers."

No crap.  Hey look!  Someone knows how to box out.

by jcaris on Dec 31, 2007 7:03 PM PST reply actions  

Ride your studs.
Roy and LMA will key this victory if we let them.

by rockingharder on Dec 31, 2007 7:04 PM PST reply actions  

These Jazz announcers on League Pass
are HORRIBLE. They won't shut up about LMA's left hand, I think all they do is watch his left hand.

by Rsmithx on Dec 31, 2007 7:04 PM PST reply actions  

They did good the first half
but have gone in to total homer mode for the second

by Gargen on Dec 31, 2007 7:06 PM PST up reply actions  

Gah
Every time we get a stop on D, we throw it away!

by Rsmithx on Dec 31, 2007 7:05 PM PST reply actions  

Yes
Matt HArping hit someone in the head with an elbow SURPRISE.,

by Dheepan on Dec 31, 2007 7:06 PM PST reply actions  

Utah is kind of a dirty
team.  They'll foul you and get away with.

by theanomaly777 on Dec 31, 2007 7:06 PM PST reply actions  

Yeah
It's Sloan's style. Remember the Karl Malone elbows to the face to create space?

by Dheepan on Dec 31, 2007 7:07 PM PST up reply actions  

Dammit
Roy hyperextended his right arm.
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by damir on Dec 31, 2007 7:06 PM PST reply actions  

son of a b@#!
and our mvp is injured now... wow...
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by soulja2boy on Dec 31, 2007 7:06 PM PST reply actions  

If Roy is injured
I am going to kill myself.

by Rsmithx on Dec 31, 2007 7:06 PM PST reply actions  

Roy might just be selling it
So the refs think they missed one and Roy is an honest joe.

by Mortimer on Dec 31, 2007 7:07 PM PST reply actions  

Sloan
is such a dirty coach. That's why his teams are always in the paint teams who play in a grey area of fouls.
Brandon Roy Western Conference Player of the Fortnight! 12/02/07 - 12/16/07 Credit to Rockingharder! (He's Coming! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odin)

by Idog1976 on Dec 31, 2007 7:07 PM PST reply actions  

you are right.
sloan probably teaches that.

by theanomaly777 on Dec 31, 2007 7:09 PM PST up reply actions  

Allow me to echo others here and say
I trust Blake more than Jack tonight also.  When Jack gets that face that looks like he is gonna cry, I start to cry too.

by Mortimer on Dec 31, 2007 7:08 PM PST reply actions  

Roy bruised and abused
The Jazz are very physical and Brandon has taken several shots to his bod.

Now the blazers have an uphill battle.  They can do it.

by OrygunRod on Dec 31, 2007 7:08 PM PST reply actions  

Finally!
An offensive foul on Utah!

by rockingharder on Dec 31, 2007 7:08 PM PST reply actions  

Yes!
Good thing Roy likes to finish with his left hand anyway.

by jcaris on Dec 31, 2007 7:09 PM PST reply actions  

See
Roy is always okay!

by Mortimer on Dec 31, 2007 7:09 PM PST reply actions  

The Jazz are a great football team
I'd like to see the Blazers quit pouting and fight back.

by leeroyjenkins on Dec 31, 2007 7:09 PM PST reply actions  

Back to 5 down.
korver  misses.  

Now Roy will make 2 FT.

by OrygunRod on Dec 31, 2007 7:10 PM PST reply actions  

remember malone
and his elbows?

by theanomaly777 on Dec 31, 2007 7:11 PM PST reply actions  

ROY isn't shy from contact.
Man up Blazers, man up.

by Rsmithx on Dec 31, 2007 7:11 PM PST reply actions  

Chip Chip chip
Keep chipping at that lead fellas.

by Jumbo on Dec 31, 2007 7:11 PM PST reply actions  

Come On!
Korver??  POUND HIM!  Now it's an And 1!

by jcaris on Dec 31, 2007 7:11 PM PST reply actions  

dangit
if your going to foul him, foul him

by Gargen on Dec 31, 2007 7:12 PM PST up reply actions  

where is Pryz?
we could use some boards and some D in the paint.

by sergioFTW on Dec 31, 2007 7:12 PM PST reply actions  

WTF
did you see that 52 pop up

by theanomaly777 on Dec 31, 2007 7:12 PM PST reply actions  

Deron Williams
Got away with a looseball foul

by Dheepan on Dec 31, 2007 7:13 PM PST reply actions  

If LMA could play D
He might be the best player EVER.

by Rsmithx on Dec 31, 2007 7:14 PM PST reply actions  

Kind of Amazing
We're only 2 rebounds less than them.

by jcaris on Dec 31, 2007 7:14 PM PST reply actions  

that is amazing
because they expect every shot of the jazz to go in so we never get rebounds.

by theanomaly777 on Dec 31, 2007 7:17 PM PST up reply actions  

Bah
I don't have a good feeling about this 4th quarter. Prove me wrong boys, prove me wrong.

by Rsmithx on Dec 31, 2007 7:15 PM PST reply actions  

Ugh
This isn't looking good.  I really don't want the streak to go down tonight.  I still have faith guys.  We can win this.  We can.

by jcaris on Dec 31, 2007 7:15 PM PST reply actions  

13 was enough
we were lucky enough to win 13

im calling it a day for us.. we loose

only the best of the best

by soulja2boy on Dec 31, 2007 7:15 PM PST reply actions  

Christ
Everything had to go right for Utah to be winning this game.

4PF on Roy with 9min left in the third? Check.
Long shots bouncing off long for easy rebounds? Check.
Refs letting them get away with all the little hits, punches, kicks, etc? Check.
Blazers bench playing lackluster? Check.

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by damir on Dec 31, 2007 7:16 PM PST reply actions  

At least it shows
We are a good team now.  I'll take sustained success over the rest of this season over win #14.  

Still sucks if we lose, but...

by Mortimer on Dec 31, 2007 7:17 PM PST up reply actions  

Plenty of time left
But it'll take something special.

I just feel bad about Dean's perfect coaching record being ruined.

by Mortimer on Dec 31, 2007 7:16 PM PST reply actions  

Well
The Blazers need to learn how to play against these type of dirty teams grind it out teams.  

by Dheepan on Dec 31, 2007 7:16 PM PST reply actions  

Martell has to learn
by watching Roy.   Martell has to try to drive when he gets the chance.   Roy is not perfect doing it.   Martell just has to believe he can do it.   Hopefully the coaches will let him out of his corner to try drives to the basket.   Unfortunately he seems to lose all confidence if he commits a turnover.

I would like to see Martell back in during crunch time just for the experience.

by OrygunRod on Dec 31, 2007 7:17 PM PST reply actions  

I'm blaming this one on JJ and Frye
Those guys had harmful games. At least Webster most mostly neutral.

by Fizbin on Dec 31, 2007 7:17 PM PST reply actions  

I admit
The level of bullshit pulled by the Jazz is pretty amazing. But then again Bruce Bowen got away with a groin kick on Steve Nash, this is the NBA.

by Dheepan on Dec 31, 2007 7:18 PM PST reply actions  

Hey Martell is in
He must have came in while I was typing.

by OrygunRod on Dec 31, 2007 7:19 PM PST reply actions  

If you can't box out
it doesn't matter what they are shooting, they will just score a billion on putbacks and tip ins.

by Rsmithx on Dec 31, 2007 7:19 PM PST reply actions  

WHAT THE CRAP!?!?!
I swear, did BRoy kick a ref  or something? What the shit is this?!?!

by Rsmithx on Dec 31, 2007 7:20 PM PST reply actions  

My GOD
Roy is amazing. That is without question the most amazing dive for a ball I've ever seen for sheer reaction time and speed.
Brandon Roy Western Conference Player of the Fortnight! 12/02/07 - 12/16/07 Credit to Rockingharder! (He's Coming! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odin)

by Idog1976 on Dec 31, 2007 7:21 PM PST reply actions  

Geez
I guess putting your hands on the offensive player when he is driving to the basket and pushing him isn't a foul. Nope, just a clean steal. Way to go refs.
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by damir on Dec 31, 2007 7:21 PM PST reply actions  

Roy has made some great fumble recoveries
He does so much... still time... still time...

by Mortimer on Dec 31, 2007 7:21 PM PST reply actions  

Blazers do miss Nate
They just have not been the same team.

by OrygunRod on Dec 31, 2007 7:22 PM PST reply actions  

Well
If you are officiating this game you have to blow your whistle whenever the Jazz "play defense". This is how they play.

by Dheepan on Dec 31, 2007 7:22 PM PST reply actions  

Hard to blame the refs
when we have 37 FTs and they have 21.

by lee3022 on Dec 31, 2007 7:23 PM PST reply actions  

I'm just angry
At how dirty the Jazz play.

by Dheepan on Dec 31, 2007 7:23 PM PST reply actions  

It doesn't matter if they play dirty
losing because we got outcoached and outhustled is what really ticks me off.

by theanomaly777 on Dec 31, 2007 7:27 PM PST up reply actions  

it feels like the blazers are intimidated by
physical play and swagger of wack jazz.  Jazz lost the last 2 by blowouts.

by theanomaly777 on Dec 31, 2007 7:25 PM PST reply actions  

What is so dirty about the Jazz?
They play tough, but I never thought they played that dirty.

Let me know what the radio is not conveying to me.

by jonestr on Dec 31, 2007 7:25 PM PST reply actions  

Uhm
Grabbing, tripping, smacking, pulling, flopping, kicking, scratching. Think Bruce Bowen. Okay, got it? Now imagine the entire team playing that way and the refs letting them do it. They average the most PF in the league.
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by damir on Dec 31, 2007 7:27 PM PST up reply actions  

I picked this game for the...
streak breaker like most of us did, but it is still heartbreaking.
"Now LMA steals!!!!!!! And LMA DUNKS ON THE OTHER END!!!!!!!" - Dave

by LaMarvelous on Dec 31, 2007 7:26 PM PST reply actions  

I hate losing
This sucks. Make your friggin' free throws.

by Jumbo on Dec 31, 2007 7:26 PM PST reply actions  

Travis out of it tonight
Is there any concern with his asthma (or any other condition) affecting his stamina?

by OrygunRod on Dec 31, 2007 7:27 PM PST reply actions  

Not just Travis.
Everyone except LMA and Roy have looked off tonight.

by rockingharder on Dec 31, 2007 7:28 PM PST up reply actions  

Losing sucks
But the bounce back games against Minny and Chicago are winnable, and we can start a new streak.

We, me, and the players three can't be too down.  Utah is so tough to win in.

by Mortimer on Dec 31, 2007 7:27 PM PST reply actions  

lame game
13 in a row was sweet.. I will be even more impressed with the team if they bounce back and beat the wolves.

Time to start winning on the road though, 3-10 on the road is a joke.

Formerly known as Junit3123

by Jason3123 on Dec 31, 2007 7:27 PM PST reply actions  

We will............
Beat them DOWN!!! When we meet them for a series.
Book IT!

by blazinagain on Dec 31, 2007 7:29 PM PST reply actions  

those two morons on post-game are bad enough when
we win. tonight i think i'd kill myself if i had to watch them.

by sergioFTW on Dec 31, 2007 7:29 PM PST reply actions  

7 point game...
1 minute left...

Krazier thing have happened.

by Mortimer on Dec 31, 2007 7:29 PM PST reply actions  

The line
on the game was Utah by 6 according to the Oregonian.   Looks like a lock for Utah bettors.

by OrygunRod on Dec 31, 2007 7:30 PM PST reply actions  

they outcoached, outhustled, and
played with more heart.  I hate losing like that.  This game is more about getting repect from all the doubters out there and they couldn't come through.  Now lets see how much heart they have after a loss.  

by theanomaly777 on Dec 31, 2007 7:30 PM PST reply actions  

Reason we're getting killed in the paint
Is because we keep getting fouled!!!

Most of those free throws should be credited as paint points.

by Fizbin on Dec 31, 2007 7:31 PM PST reply actions  

Like I said
This is a good time for the streak to end, since it HAS to end, because we got Minny and then the Bulls on TNT.

Time to show it's not just a streak, and we is a good TEAM.

by Mortimer on Dec 31, 2007 7:31 PM PST reply actions  

Man
Portland better come out with the wrath of the devil himself and just crush Minny on Wednesday.
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by damir on Dec 31, 2007 7:32 PM PST reply actions  

yeah
i was hoping to see raef once it was clear we were being knocked around like that

by DominicanAvenger on Dec 31, 2007 7:39 PM PST up reply actions  

This is just one game
The season goes on.   The Blazers have many good chances to win on the road in the upcoming road trip.

As Rice says Nate will be ready to push these guys when they are favored on the road.

by OrygunRod on Dec 31, 2007 7:34 PM PST reply actions  

Jazz wanted it more
I guess the Blazers can use being tired as an excuse, but tonight was a big test and the Blazers did not pass.

Will be interesting to see how they respond.

by leeroyjenkins on Dec 31, 2007 7:35 PM PST reply actions  

Dang, This Is Hard
I've gotten used to the winning and it's tough to see a loss, especially right at the end of the year.  But hey, tomorrow is a new day and a new year.  We play Minnesota next and should be able to win that game.  Actually, seeing how we play there is going to give us a real idea of what this team is made of.

The streak had to end some time.  I wish it had been far in the future, but the odds were probably against us tonight, no matter how great we've played in December.  Utah's still a solid team, we were playing on a tough court, we didn't have Nate, and we were on the second of a back to back, with traveling in between the games.

I think my biggest disappointment tonight is that we didn't play as tough as we needed to.  We should have been fouling hard, we should have thrown some elbows, we should have knocked around the Jazz more the way they knocked around us.  I don't know if that will change at all for us, and that's what makes me question whether or not we can get the the playoffs.  I don't know--we'll see if we learn the lesson or not.  But I think back to that promise Frye made to Nate, and I'm thinking that promise has not totally been fulfilled.  Partially, yes, but not totally.

Where we go from here is going to say a lot.  How we play our next 12 games, with 10 of them on the road, is going to say a lot.  The streak had to end, and now it has.  It's time to find out if we're going to be in the playoffs or not.  I'm sad tonight, but I'm excited to see how we respond.  This loss gives us a new opportunity to see where this team is.  We get to see now if they truly are a different team than at the beginning of the year or if they revert, or if it's something in between.

The future's bright.  I can't wait to see what it brings.

by jcaris on Dec 31, 2007 7:36 PM PST reply actions  

Happy new year all
Have a good night and see you when we break Minny in two.

by Mortimer on Dec 31, 2007 7:36 PM PST reply actions  

Jacks new nickname should be
'the Ghost'. 23 minutes and it was like he wasn't even there.

by sergioFTW on Dec 31, 2007 7:36 PM PST reply actions  

Snore
Your anti-Jack vendetta is tedious and boring. Go get jarettjacksucks.blogspot.com and leave us all alone.

by Jumbo on Dec 31, 2007 7:38 PM PST up reply actions  

he played terrible tonight
there is nothing wrong calling him out. look down the stat line for the team and you'll see one big black hole.

by sergioFTW on Dec 31, 2007 7:40 PM PST up reply actions  

so not true
i give jack props when he deserves props (rare as it is). don't say some crap that isn't true. show me 5 posts in the last 20 games by me where i call him out, which should be easy to do when you say i do it every game.

then show me 5 when i did it when he had good games.

if you can't find them (which you can't), i'll accept your apology right here since you appear to be all about accountability.

by sergioFTW on Dec 31, 2007 7:44 PM PST up reply actions  

oh really? constantly?
let's see some links buddy. keep digging your hole deeper. plus you said EVERY GAME, not last game. still waiting for apology, oh holy Damir.

by sergioFTW on Dec 31, 2007 7:47 PM PST up reply actions  

Heh
Apology? Apology for what? If I hurt your feelings, then that's on you.
ROTUNDITYDOTNET

by damir on Dec 31, 2007 7:51 PM PST up reply actions  

apology for lying
you said something that was plainly not true about me. i asked you to back it up, and you did not. if that's how you roll, then well, that's on you, not me. i said something, factual, about Jarret, and then you lied about me, cut and dry.

by sergioFTW on Dec 31, 2007 7:55 PM PST up reply actions  

Never said your opinion was wrong
I just said it was incredibly boring. If you want to repeat it over and over again day after day, you can get your own blog. They're free.

by Jumbo on Dec 31, 2007 8:26 PM PST up reply actions  

Exactly
Their free even and if you get lots of hits, you can make like 12 cents a year.
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Dec 31, 2007 8:44 PM PST up reply actions  

Derron Williams
did not have a great game tonight and Blake and Jack were responsible. Conversely neither one had a good offensive game either but Jack was high for the Blazers with 5 rebounds. There are many factors that enter into a win or a loss. Too many of those factors are not statistics kept by the NBA.

by lee3022 on Dec 31, 2007 7:45 PM PST up reply actions  

backing FTW
Jack has been less than impressive on most nights.  I am not sure what people see in him.  Bad D, cant run a break, cant run a team, cant hit a jumper, cant find the open man, it goes on and on.  It is easier to say what Jack does well, and that is get to the line, thats it.  If the whistles dont blow in his favor he is pretty much useless.  Rudy will replace Jack next year and Jack will be off "getting to the line" for some other team...
RUDY > MJ

by myemic23 on Dec 31, 2007 8:13 PM PST up reply actions  

Let the Post-Streak era begin
Time to see what this team is really made of.

by Jumbo on Dec 31, 2007 7:36 PM PST reply actions  

Ugh.
I hate losing that way. The T-Wolves are in big, big trouble.

by rockingharder on Dec 31, 2007 7:36 PM PST reply actions  

McRoberts please..
Jazz is not even that good.  They need to play with more heart.  Bottom line, you are a winner or you are loser in this game.   It doesn't matter if you make it to playoffs, if you don't win the championship.  You are still a LOSER!  Win(championships) or go home.  Nobody repects losers.  Everybody respects the patriots and spurs because they win.  There is no substitute to victory if its WWII or just a basketball game.

by theanomaly777 on Dec 31, 2007 7:38 PM PST reply actions  

From now on
the Blazers will be competitive on the road and very good at home.   The streak  shows that this young team has great ability and a very great future.

Utah has always been a very tough place to play.   It looks like Sloan has them back on track.   They have shaken their losing ways by casting off Giricek and getting Korver.   I expect them to be their typical team the rest of the season.

The Blazers have learned again the hard lesson that they have to be ready and play hard every game.   They will get the message  --  Nate will see to that.

by OrygunRod on Dec 31, 2007 7:42 PM PST reply actions  

terrible officiating
they didnt call a charge all game long(I saw a few called as blocks when they were obviously charges, even in a pick-up game), and they refused to call traveling against the jazz.  I counted about 5 different times that boozer changed pivot foots and there was no whistle, unacceptable.  Not to mention there were several other jazz players doing the more than two step and getting away with it.  Oh well, when we get good officiating, we compete, when they screw us, we lose.  Simple as that.
RUDY > MJ

by myemic23 on Dec 31, 2007 7:47 PM PST reply actions  

Free-throw margin.
They called it poorly, but they called it poorly both ways. We shot 16 more free throws than they did and couldn't capitalize.

by rockingharder on Dec 31, 2007 7:53 PM PST up reply actions  

ya but they got 20 more fg attempts.
Many of those attempts should have been taken away by charges and travels.  yes we shot more freethrows but the jazz never got called for a loose ball foul...
RUDY > MJ

by myemic23 on Dec 31, 2007 8:32 PM PST up reply actions  

LMA
killed it on the offensive end. 12-14 and 36 pts.

by ryryslyry on Dec 31, 2007 7:52 PM PST reply actions  

What a great month
Our team is tough.  Folks notice and respect the Blazers now.  They're one of the best teams in the league.  We've had a wonderful December cheering them on.  No regrets.

Knowing the streak had to end sometime, I wanted it to end at the Rose Garden in a nail-biter against a tough team, and at the buzzer, all the fans would give the Blazers a standing ovation.

The refs didn't beat us, myemic23.  Give the Jazz and Kyle Korver credit.  

Damir and Sergioftw, behave yourselves.  Our team loses one game and we're already bickering?  

Happy New Year, everyone.

by MiledAnimal on Dec 31, 2007 7:55 PM PST reply actions  

This is the End
Beautiful friend, the end
Of our elaborate plan, the end
Of everything that stands, the end
Nature bats last.

by fisheyes on Dec 31, 2007 8:04 PM PST reply actions  

The Blazers aren't tough
That's their biggest weakness.  The steak is great but one major problem that remains from before the streak is the Blazer's lack on an enforcer.  Perhaps Nate being there would have helped this Blazer team respond to being shoved around all game.  

by leeroyjenkins on Dec 31, 2007 8:04 PM PST reply actions  

They learned how to win
Now lets get them used to losing.  If they lose out the rest of the season, they'll have the best draft pick in the whole neighborhood.  
Happy Kwanzaa! December 26, 2007 - January 1, 2008

by tominhawaii on Dec 31, 2007 8:12 PM PST reply actions  

I don't really mean that
I was just upset that they lost a game and wanted to cry myself to sleep.  Even my wife was sad that they lost.
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 1, 2008 11:28 AM PST up reply actions  

Our first playoff game
For this team tonight was a playoff intensity game. Utah simply had to win. We were not as ready for the intensity but this is how we get there. Many nights the Spurs get a team's best shot. If we aspire to lead the division we must also learn to take team's best shots. Some we will lose but I am hoping the education is taken and we will get better at dealing with the intensity. Just as Brandon and LaMarcus have had to learn to deal with double teaming the whole team has to learn to deal with the intensity and grow.

by lee3022 on Dec 31, 2007 8:59 PM PST reply actions  

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