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We have not see-sawed between wins and losses all year, preferring vast streaks of winning or losing.  Will that pattern be broken tonight or will there be a new streak underway?  With all due respect to Minnesota last night's game didn't really show much about whether we were going to establish ourselves in the mix for the duration this season.  The thirteen games remaining in this month should give us some idea.  It starts tonight.

Talk with us here before, during, and after the game.

--Dave (blazersub@yahoo.com)

P.S. The Jersey Contest form for this game is here.

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This is a tough game
The Bulls of today are not the Bulls of a week ago.  Their season may have completely turned around.  The talent is there.

This could be one of the toughest road games we'll face this year.

If we bring our game, and the old Bulls show up, we should get a solid win.  If the Bulls of last year show up, we might get beat by a better team.  No shame in that.

Pryz better bring it tonight, and either LMA or Frye need to hit the boards hard.  It would be nice to have at least a couple guys popping in some 3s, too.

by jscot on Jan 3, 2008 4:03 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

That is what I was going to say
They are playing a lot better with a lot more energy without Skiles.
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 3, 2008 8:49 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Guess it does count
nba.com fixed the error before I could post, but the original sentence on the front page said something like "Brandon Roy's Blazers look to start a new winning streak as they visit Luol Deng's Bulls...".   I was going to ask if one game doesn't constitute a streak.  I guess it does :-)

by jorga on Jan 3, 2008 10:14 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

The Bulls aren't back just yet
They're 3-2 since Skiles was fired, 3-1 under Boylan.  Gordon is lighting it up again in the second unit.  CBS Sportsline says the Bulls are a 61-39% favorite at home.  

http://sportsline.com/nba/gamecenter/preview/NBA_20080103_POR@CHI

That being said, I cannot believe the Bulls solved all their problems when Skiles left the team with John Paxson's footprint embossed on his fanny. Ben Wallace is still on the decline, and they still have no interior presence.  LaMarcus should be looking to have a big game.  They're playing better now, but they haven't much of a history of playing well this season.  I think they'll win if they can stay in front of the Blazers.  I think they'll crumble if the Blazers get a lead and hold it, which seems to be how the Blazers usually win their games.

by MiledAnimal on Jan 3, 2008 1:23 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Heads up scouting report.
Dave, in your preview you mentioned Tyrus Thomas but not Joakim Noah. Unfortunately (since the Bulls are morons) they've buried Thomas, but Noah had his best game of the year last night, and is likely the team's best option against Aldridge.

Hopefully they play him. Last night Ben Wallace played over 36 minutes so indications are that he returns to the sarcophogus during pregame. Joe Smith played 24 minutes, and he be old too. Thus far in the "so hot, he's" Boylan era, it's been the vets starting, and then Nocioni and Aaron Gray (yes, that's right) getting the first calls as reserve bigs. Noah's game (and it was only an aberration in the sense that he recieved minutes, he has the high-PER on the team) should've propelled him to be the first frontcourt reserve, but I'll believe it when I see it.

Also, watch for the lead that the Bulls spot an opponent every half because they insist on starting Chris Duhon. He's been an abomination since becoming a starter, and between him and Wallace they're playing about  3.5-on-5 on offense. If the Blazers can't capitalize on this gift, Ben Gordon will come in and make it rain. In theory.

Bulls need this game so bad, the 3 wins in the 'a watched pot is never' Boylan era have been against Milwaukee, Charlotte, and the Knicks. The hard-fought crusade back to mediocrity will get a big boost with a win over the Blazers.

-Matt
BlogABull.com

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Jan 3, 2008 1:37 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Thanks for coming
Hope you guys get back to mediocrity starting tomorrow.

by jscot on Jan 3, 2008 2:00 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

In Chad Ford's chat today he talks about TT
He says he thinks TT has burned bridges in Chicago, even with Skiles out of the picture, and may be the centerpiece if a trade is made.

by leeroyjenkins on Jan 3, 2008 2:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Link?
Chad Ford is the guy who was sure Kobe was being traded, right?

by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 5:13 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Hey Matt
How about putting a link to this blog on your page?  "Everyone" agrees this is the best place for intelligent Blazer discussion :-)   Looking forward to the "gift" - and since we're from Portland, rain doesn't bother us at all, so bring it on!  

by jorga on Jan 3, 2008 2:35 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know if he just did it
But there is a link over there.
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 3, 2008 4:13 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Welcome Lenny
Seen the sign up. I'm so excited.

But where are ya? What ya doin'?

Talk to us. Please Lenny.

"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jan 3, 2008 3:14 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

After last night's mediocre bounce back
I expect a large win by the Blazers tonight. One of our shortcomings has been interior D, but that will not be a problem against the bulls. If we can force Gordon and Deng to stay outside, this game will be over quick.
The Rose Garden is our House.

by JTDuck22 on Jan 3, 2008 3:18 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Worried.
To paraphrase any of the Star Wars movies, "I have a bad feeling about this."  I hope I'm wrong but I think we're going to be extremely lucky if we can squeak this one out.  I don't think we're going to have the hops that some expect tonight given the team's 2AM arrival time in Chicago.  On the plus side, the Bulls are also in the second half of a back to back, so let's hope they are tired, too.

by DonkeyShins on Jan 3, 2008 3:50 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Gonk!
True Episode IV junkies will know what I mean.

All hail Gonk!

by DonkeyShins on Jan 3, 2008 5:05 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

WTB Rebounds!
Also let's put the 12 million dollar man in and use up some of those hard fouls, eh?!

by leeroyjenkins on Jan 3, 2008 4:00 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Call me crazy
But I think we match up like gangbusters with this team.  They don't really have someone to stop Roy, and Wallace obviously isn't the same defensive presence as he used to be-- not that Roy has had problems with shot blocking centers, what with his ability to score with both hands.

Wallace and prolly Tyrus Thomas are both stronger than LMA (not saying a lot, but still), but not too strong to push him off the block.  And when he gets the ball, he's got a good half foot on them arm-length wise.  I'd be surprised if Aldridge doesn't come out big tonight to show everyone who runs or follows the Bulls that LMA is #1 in the Universe.  I'm sure LMA is happy with what team he's on now, but being spurned is good motivation.

Let Gordon shoot deep, go right at the surprisingly slow Deng, and allow Nocioni to take himself out of the game with whining.  And hope Hinrich doesn't find his former self as well.

Everyone knows they don't have great inside presence(s), but the Bulls are good rebounders and could obviously hurt us there (us sucking at rebounding and all).  Plus, they could definately find their shots tonight playing at home on TNT... or shrivel under the bright lights.  We could do both also, but so far we've played well in our national games.

The Bulls have traditionally been a jumpshooting team who capitalizes on turnovers in the open court and takes jumpers in the halfcourt-- and all of their key jumpshooters have been pretty cold with especially bad play coming from Hinrich.  

We don't force turnovers like the Bulls did/do, but we certainly live by our jumpers this season.  Luckily, we got a lot of shooters to go to if someone is cold, but it's still not a reliable approach to winning most of your games.  The Bulls seem like they are experiencing that this season, and really have been hurt by having zero low post scorers (who knew, the pundits and average NBA fan were right for once).  We aren't the best down low, but LMA can score down there and should try his dangdest to get position on the smaller defenders, doubly so if the rim gets tight and we can't hit a jumper.  

Also, Roy and Jack's great penetration ability is another way to get points if our jumpers don't fall.  The Bulls just don't have as many options when the jumpers aren't falling.

So here's to hoping we vary our attack and keep the shots falling.  The Bulls aren't as bad as their season record at ALL, but they also aren't as good as their 3-1 record under the new coach.  Again, this goes both ways, as they can say we aren't a 13-in-a-row team really either.  But I think us Blazer fans know which is REALLY true... (wink)

I don't think Pritchard will make the same mistakes Paxson has with the cap space and young pieces he's gathered, but just like the Wolves are the Blazers in 2004 the Bulls are us in 2009 after some wrong draft choices and a bad big time free agent signing.

The Bulls will likely play better than they have been, but I don't see how they're gonna be better than a 40-something win team for a while.  They'll make the playoffs, so no lottery picks, and they are chained to Wallace and his contract for a long time.  I really like Deng, but he hasn't made the jump I expected yet.

That said, they do have great young pieces that can turn into draft picks or more veteran help.  I am not sure who would really help or who is available to be traded that wouldn't hurt the team overall.  

I thought they'd be better this season like most people did, but more the low 50-win variety.  They don't need to make many changes to get there in the still-weak East, but if they wanna go further than that I dunno... I should also note I am not a Bulls expert, so I could be way off.

If the Blazers play how they have played for the last month, I think we got a good shot.

Mortimer

by Mortimer on Jan 3, 2008 4:11 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I'm excited about this matchup
Bulls have been playing much better lately.  This is a tough, but winnable, game on the road.

It will be very interesting to see how the team does.

by jksnake99 on Jan 3, 2008 4:28 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Me too
Lots of likeable or (Tyrus Thomas) exciting players on both teams.  I can always hope to see someone dunk in Joakim Noah's face.  That guy is a such a goofball.

by tweener on Jan 3, 2008 4:43 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

OT Question
I just drank some iced tea and ate an apple, then I burped.  It might be my favorite all-time favorite burp, it was almost refreshing.  Do you think that is how they came up with Snapple?
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 3, 2008 4:35 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Probbably.
You should call Snapple HQ and ask. Then they could use you in a commercial campaign.
The Rose Garden is our House.

by JTDuck22 on Jan 3, 2008 4:44 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Here we go
This game and Saturday's will be key in our short-term prospects.  I'm interested to see how the Blazers come out.  And Blazers-Bulls is ALWAYS fun!

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 5:12 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Nobody here?
Craziness, this is a big game.

I guess I'm the only one who likes the Trailblazers these days :-(

by Mortimer on Jan 3, 2008 5:13 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I like them
But I ate a chocolate chip cookie and some milk and I've been trying to burp but it came out my nose.
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 3, 2008 5:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

This game and this MONTH are huge
As far as where we end up this year.  If we end up around .500 for our record during January, THEN I'll start thinking we got a shot.  This is obviously a big game as far as that goes, and should be a great one.

As long as we win.

by Mortimer on Jan 3, 2008 5:15 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

"Got a shot" as in...
...making the playoffs and all that.

by Mortimer on Jan 3, 2008 5:16 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm here
Remember it's an early game and many of the locals just got off work.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 5:17 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Shoots
I got 40 minutes of work left.
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 3, 2008 5:20 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

NO EXCUSES
Seems pretty clear who is the bigger Blazer fan than.  ME.

by Mortimer on Jan 3, 2008 5:20 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

MARRRRTTTTEEELLLLLL!!!!
Wow!  Nice three there!  Quick and deadly!

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 5:18 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Ohhhhhhh...sad
That dunk was barely after the buzzer

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 5:20 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

EEKS
I forgot I paused the game and now I read what has happened already from these posts.

by Mortimer on Jan 3, 2008 5:20 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Roy's shots
come so softly off the rim when he misses.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 5:20 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Joe Smith:
perpetual thorn in our side

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 5:21 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Brandon Roy
looks like a veteran in his prime on offense

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 5:22 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Let's just hope he stays there for years
Because at this rate, he'll be too old to play at the end of this season.
I'm not stubborn, just obstinate

by T Darkstar on Jan 3, 2008 5:23 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That shot
probably should have gone to Martell

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 5:23 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Portland
looks disjointed.

Thankfully Chi does too.

- Sam

by Samuelson on Jan 3, 2008 5:23 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I want a replay on that dunk block
But usually when that happens we see he did get some wrist or something

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 5:24 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Look at Joel
work the boards!

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 5:25 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

holy cow
major double dribble by webster.
- Sam

by Samuelson on Jan 3, 2008 5:25 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

LOL
on that double dribble by Martell.  Classic.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 5:25 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

The key to that
is he didn't look the slightest bit guilty.  You can pull anything off if you keep a straight face and look like you're supposed to be doing it.  Totally funny.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 5:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

we doin good
i hope gordon doesnt kill us
only the best of the best

by soulja2boy on Jan 3, 2008 5:26 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Oh yeah i finally get to catch
a game with my blazer edge bros! first time this year, lets keep it positive peeps!

by JWise on Jan 3, 2008 5:28 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I'll try
But I got my finger over my "Fire Nate" button if he doesn't play Sergio at least 9 minutes.
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 3, 2008 5:30 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

nice
INTERCEPTION!

by JWise on Jan 3, 2008 5:29 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

13-12 Chicago
We can do some light play-by-play if you don't have access to the game.  Let me know.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 5:30 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

how come
some people come back from micro faracture so damn fast?!

by JWise on Jan 3, 2008 5:30 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Because they play tentatively
and generally suck eggs for the first four months they're back.  I'd rather have Oden fully recovered before he sees action.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 5:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

i feel like
we've gotten jobbed on some of these out of bounds calls.
- Sam

by Samuelson on Jan 3, 2008 5:31 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

OK...for Faith
15-14 Chicago now

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 5:31 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Deng bricks from the wing
Roy to Frye from 20...GOOD!  16-15 us

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 5:32 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Nasty
Great screen for Ben Gordon...swish from 18.  17-16 them.

BUT FRYE GETS IT RIGHT BACK!  Jumper.  18-17 us

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 5:32 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Frye
well done my shon.
- Sam

by Samuelson on Jan 3, 2008 5:33 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

These Fryes are too hot!
can i get some cold ones? - Chicago Bulls

by JWise on Jan 3, 2008 5:33 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

what in the world!
how could that be out on us? madness.

by sergioFTW on Jan 3, 2008 5:33 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

The energy is good tonight
we're standing toe to toe with them in pretty much every facet except inside scoring.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 5:33 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Timeout
by the way

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 5:34 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

hey Faith
I'm not sure what you're allowed to see on the internet at work, but you could do an ESPN or NBA.com gamecast thingy so Dave doesn't have to say the score and so that you know everything up to the second.

by Mortimer on Jan 3, 2008 5:34 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

But they don't
get as excited about Blazer scores!

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 5:35 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I like how our benches match up with each other
may be more interesting than the starters, actually.
- Sam

by Samuelson on Jan 3, 2008 5:36 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I hope Alrdrige
kicks butt tonight, and TT gets garbage miniutes when its 96 65 in the fourth

by JWise on Jan 3, 2008 5:36 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

LMA is rebounding tonight
I like it when he rebounds.

by Mortimer on Jan 3, 2008 5:36 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Bulls miss
Nice rebound by Lamarcus there.

Webster drives but misses, Gordon a layup on the break.  19-18 them

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 5:36 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Martell misses
LMA rebounds but Webster borks a pass

Bulls turn it right back over

WEBSTER FOR THREEEEEEEEE!  21-19 us

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 5:37 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Damn
WEBBY FOR 33333333!

by JWise on Jan 3, 2008 5:37 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

BS
OFFENCE FOUL?!?!

by JWise on Jan 3, 2008 5:38 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

OH BALONEY
He was inside the circle.

by Mortimer on Jan 3, 2008 5:38 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Frye being guarded on the perimeter
by Ben Wallace.  Drives on him, misses.  Blazers rebound again.  Martell shoots again...misses again.

Frye rebounds and takes it up hard...offensive foul called.  Too bad because the shot went in.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 5:38 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

blown call
on that frye charge.
- Sam

by Samuelson on Jan 3, 2008 5:38 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

22 seconds left in the quarter
Blazers will get it back.

Bulls miss.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 5:38 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

back to back nights
with HORRID officiating.

by sergioFTW on Jan 3, 2008 5:39 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I don't think
zone is the key to this game.... they can shoot (bulls)

by JWise on Jan 3, 2008 5:39 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

wtf
how was that offensive~!!!@!!
only the best of the best

by soulja2boy on Jan 3, 2008 5:39 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Frye to Jones
for a three in the coffin corner at the buzzer...no good.  Chicago leads 22-21 after one.

Blazers +8 on rebounds.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 5:39 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

mediocre first quarter
hopefully sergio and co can take advantage in the second.
- Sam

by Samuelson on Jan 3, 2008 5:39 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

"One Missed Call" looks amazing
And it should be about the Mavs/Heat series a few years back.  ZING.

by Mortimer on Jan 3, 2008 5:40 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

LOL
Baby Point Guard was fussing but he hushed immediately when Nate started talking.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 5:43 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Haha
Everyone knows Nate is a good development coach with youth.

by Mortimer on Jan 3, 2008 5:44 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Last year when
I went to Chicago , I was lucky enough to catch a Lakers Bulls game, and just to let ya guys know a random fact, the Rosegarden is ALOT nicer then the United Center, but they do have a standing room section which is nice

by JWise on Jan 3, 2008 5:43 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Blazer turnover to start quarter
Deng misses.  

Sergio deep drive and a nice pass to Frye...who travels.

Two turnovers to start the second.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 5:44 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Now we let Nocioni dunk
24-21 them

And we miss again...Trout

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 5:44 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Gordon AIRBALL
but Deng catches it out of midair and hits the bunny.

26-21 them.  7-0 run

And ANOTHER turnover!

The White Unit is borking it.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 5:45 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

How was that
Not a loose ball foul on Gordon?
ROTUNDITYDOTNET

by damir on Jan 3, 2008 5:45 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Bulls miss
Sergio drives and dishes to Jack who back-brackets a three.

Gordon misses a three on the other end.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 5:46 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Give us a
MAKE U CALL AT LEAST! lol

by JWise on Jan 3, 2008 5:46 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Why can't Roy play 48 minutes
He's a Roy-Bot after all.

Ugly turnover by Jack.

by Mortimer on Jan 3, 2008 5:47 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Outlaw to Sergio
Misses a three.  Another offensive rebound.  But another turnover!

And Sergio CLOTHESLINES the dribbler to stop the break.  Wow.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 5:47 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

do your guys
usually turn the ball over this much?

by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 5:47 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Normally just Sergio
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 3, 2008 5:48 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

hahaha, take it back tom,
that just ain't true anymore. jack turns it over far more than sergio.

by sergioFTW on Jan 3, 2008 5:51 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

At times we do
But generally we've not been TO prone this season.  Last night only had 4...

So I think we can learn that the refs hate us and the game is riggeed cause we got like 8 thus far.

by Mortimer on Jan 3, 2008 5:49 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

No
In fact the hallmark of our play lately has been very low turnovers.  4 in the last game, under 14 almost always.  This is unusual.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 5:49 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

And by the way
if we keep turning it over like this we lose.  Period.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 5:50 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

175%
of the total turnovers we had ALL last game already

by JWise on Jan 3, 2008 5:47 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Borking it indeed
But fortunately it's only a 5 point game.  No white unit magic just yet...

by Mortimer on Jan 3, 2008 5:48 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

damit
not good not good not good
only the best of the best

by soulja2boy on Jan 3, 2008 5:48 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Baby Point Guard
is registering his opinion of the last few minutes of play by filling his pants.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 5:48 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Play resumes
Bulls drive and a foul is called.

2 free throws.  28-21 them

Przy back in with the White Unit.

Finally Travis hits a wide-open jumper.  28-23

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 5:52 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

TROUT
Any make in the first half from Outlaw is gravy.

by Mortimer on Jan 3, 2008 5:52 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

They
just said outlaw and jones are 2 of our best shooters

by JWise on Jan 3, 2008 5:52 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Isn't they?
Jones definately is and Outlaw is a lot of the time.

by Mortimer on Jan 3, 2008 5:52 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

What?
That defensive 3 second was called on Joel...

He wasn't even in the damn key!

ROTUNDITYDOTNET

by damir on Jan 3, 2008 5:52 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Defensive 3-seconds
Bulls convert the technical.  29-23.

Now Tyrus Thomas hits.  31-23

By the way, Matt from Blogabull mentioned my mis-mention of Tyrus playing over Joakim in the preview.  Turns out I had the crystal ball working, eh?

Bulls hit again.  33-23

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 5:53 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

He was foolish to doubt you
You and Brandon Roy and KP are never wrong.

by Mortimer on Jan 3, 2008 5:55 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

so what's wrong with saying that?
We got a ton of good shooters
Nature bats last.

by fisheyes on Jan 3, 2008 5:53 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Now Bulls turn it over
with a Thomas bad pass.  And then he fouls Outlaw.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 5:55 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

yay Roy in!
My heart soars!

by Mortimer on Jan 3, 2008 5:55 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Now Thomas is pulled
OK...Matt was right.

Jack for two!  33-27

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 5:55 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Outlaw....
is one of our best shooters lol

by JWise on Jan 3, 2008 5:56 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Wow!
Roy to Jack then ALL THE WAY ACROSS COURT to Trout for a THREE!  35-30.   Reversing the court is always fun.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 5:56 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

EARLY APPEARANCE BY SUPA TROUT!
A 3 and then another ANNOYcioni offensive foul!

by Mortimer on Jan 3, 2008 5:56 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

i hate how these national announcers
just talk over the whole game about stuff no one cares about, and that has so little to do with what we are watching.

by sergioFTW on Jan 3, 2008 5:56 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

You must remember
TNT/ESPN broadcasts are geared towards the casual. 70% of the viewers right now did not know Portland even had a basketball team until tonight.
ROTUNDITYDOTNET

by damir on Jan 3, 2008 5:59 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Portland
Is the hottest team in the mid-west.

by Mortimer on Jan 3, 2008 5:59 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I thought we were in New England.
I'm not stubborn, just obstinate

by T Darkstar on Jan 3, 2008 6:00 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

No silly
It's in some fly-over state.  I think I stopped in their airport sometime on the way to Buffalo from Tampa.

by Mortimer on Jan 3, 2008 6:02 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

ha!
they probably can't find it on a map either.

by sergioFTW on Jan 3, 2008 6:00 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Jones to Roy deep inside!
Miss but fouled.

Timeout.

The game is starting to get physical now.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 5:57 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Keep the faith you must
Do or do not do...there is no "try".

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 5:58 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Here I am to (hopefully) save the day...
checking in via stolen wireless from the hinterlands.  My prediction must be right, so any moment now the blazers will hit a big run.

by Lenny Suckerpunch on Jan 3, 2008 6:00 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Missing a FT now
Peeses Roy off so he comes back HARD.

by Mortimer on Jan 3, 2008 6:01 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Roy goes to the line
5:48 left in the second

As is typical lately, he misses his first.  Makes the second.  35-31

Now Joe Smith hits one.  37-31

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:01 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

pryz can't buy a call
if that was his D it was a foulf or sure

by sergioFTW on Jan 3, 2008 6:01 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Deep feed out to Roy
passes to Jack at the arc.  He refuses the jumper, drives...just rolls off.  Joel rebounds but a foul.  Bull ball.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:01 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

HAHAH
ANOTHER 3PT AND1 FOUL FOR JONES!!!
ROTUNDITYDOTNET

by damir on Jan 3, 2008 6:02 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

WHOOOOOOOOOOO!
Bulls miss.

JONES IN THE CORNER FOR THREE AND THE FOUL!!!

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:02 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

4 point play
not even mentioned by the annoucers

by sergioFTW on Jan 3, 2008 6:02 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

FOUR POINT PLAY!
37-35

That makes everything better

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:02 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Hinrich to Wallace
WHO BLOWS THE DUNK!

That arena is a tomb tonight.  What happened to the Bulls' fans?  Used to be considered among the best in the league.

Blazer miss.

Wallace scores inside.  39-35

WOW.  Jack drives and an offensive foul called.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:03 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

3:40 left
Duhon drives and is fouled.  To the line.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:04 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

3:35 left...
only 35 points?

yikes...

- Sam

by Samuelson on Jan 3, 2008 6:04 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Nate puts in all kinds of scorers
plus Blake to close the half.

Roy fouled and to the line.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:05 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Roy hits both
41-37  3:10 left

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:06 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

As Doug Collins always says
it's really important to finish out the quarters strongly.
- Sam

by Samuelson on Jan 3, 2008 6:06 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Gordon misses
Griffin rebounds and blows the layup!

Bulls rebound again.

Gordon drives and is BLOCKED by Roy!

Smith recovers and dunks.  43-37

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:07 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

wow
this game is starting to get embarrassing.
- Sam

by Samuelson on Jan 3, 2008 6:07 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

ugly
when that ball starts bouncing up in the air, it's never pretty for us

by ssa400 on Jan 3, 2008 6:07 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

When we miss
what saves us is low turnovers, hard rebounding, and active feet on defense.  So far we have maybe one and a half of those things.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Timeout
We need an energy drink or two at the half.  I don't suppose "Red Bull" would be appropriate tonight but maybe a Java Monster or something.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:07 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

b-roy with a nice block
too bad it was followed by multiple chicago o-boards

by sergioFTW on Jan 3, 2008 6:08 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Play resumes
Roy at the line.  He's sure drawing them lately.  That's fantastic for him and us.

Roy hits both.  43-39, 2:15 left

Zone coming out

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:11 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

WOW
Ben Gordon hits against the clock.  A three.  46-39

That hurts.

LMA misses.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:11 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Ben Wallace
barfs up an ugly-looking heave against the clock.  We get it to LMA inside.  He's blocked.  Jump ball.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:12 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

LMA struggling
tonight 05, a couple dropped passes. oof. he just has no paint game. can't wait for oden, maybe then we'll see the roll on a pick and roll.

by sergioFTW on Jan 3, 2008 6:12 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Bulls get the tap
Duhon misses a three.  Bulls board.  32 left.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:13 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Gordon hits
48-39

Outlaw scores with 1 second left!  48-41

That's the half.  48-41 them.

41 points is not good for us.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:14 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Roy
with only 6 shot attempts in the first half...
- Sam

by Samuelson on Jan 3, 2008 6:15 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Also
Aldridge 0-6
- Sam

by Samuelson on Jan 3, 2008 6:20 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Aldridge
0 for 6 is what Im worried about. Joe Smith is D'n him?? Come on. He should have his way with him.

by Phokisone on Jan 3, 2008 6:28 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Why can't they make
a movie about telemarketers getting ruthlessly slaughtered?  I'd pay to see that.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:32 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Near the end of the second quarter
Lamarcus was in at center while Trout played PF.  I wasn't paying attention whether Lamarcus was still in when Frye was in.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:33 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I wonder...
what the tone is like in the locker room right now?!  Man, the first half was ugly, but I expect a much more aggressive and urgent second half.  Go Blazers!
Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win. Sun-tzu

by BrewBlazer on Jan 3, 2008 6:33 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Lamarcus takes steps
to get free for a shot he made.  Turnover to start the half.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:34 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Shoot
Nocioni for three.  51-41

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:35 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Martell looked confident on a jumper
but missed it pretty badly.

Now an offensive foul on Nocioni.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:35 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Nicioni
How many charges does he have? 10?

by Sabonis4Ever on Jan 3, 2008 6:35 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Foul on Lamarcus
Another turnover for us.

Now Hinrich hits.

This is all we need.

Timeout Nate.

53-41

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:36 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Check his hands
Lma cant seem to get a grip on the ball. He is a butterfinger out there

by Sabonis4Ever on Jan 3, 2008 6:37 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

we suck
lets trade for kobe and shaq
only the best of the best

by soulja2boy on Jan 3, 2008 6:37 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

must not be LA's night
play Channing and Joe together instead

by kt1997 on Jan 3, 2008 6:39 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

or maybe
we will Lafrenz...

by kt1997 on Jan 3, 2008 6:39 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

OOOOOH
They just showed a shot of Nate on the sidelines.  He looks cranky.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:39 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Roy drives in
Good idea off of a timeout.

No basket.

And Joel picks up a foul defending.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:40 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Smith finally misses
Trout in for Joel.

Martell misses.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:41 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

we're not hitting shots..
tell Jack to drive the ball then

by kt1997 on Jan 3, 2008 6:41 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

And Martell fouls Smith
Man.  This game is like trying to swim in molasses.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:41 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Smith converts
55-41

Roy with a long two.

55-43

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:42 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Denver on top by
10 - 10:08 2nd qtr

by kt1997 on Jan 3, 2008 6:42 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Bulls miss
Wallace rebounds and powers it up for two.  57-43

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:43 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Roy needs to step up, fo real
3 shots ain't gonna cut it when LMA i struggling.

by sergioFTW on Jan 3, 2008 6:43 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Here come the makeup calls!
Too bad they're worthless compared to the blown calls.
Suck it, Sheed!

by GustyJ on Jan 3, 2008 6:43 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Blazer miss
Bulls board

Duhon for three...WAY short.  But it bounces off of Outlaw and out of bounds.  Bulls ball.

Bulls turn it over.  Blake for THREE.

57-46

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:43 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Trout guarding Wallace
Big Ben misses a turn-around from 12.

Martell misses a three.  Ben rebounds.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:44 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Oh wow
Duhon throws up an ugly layup that was three feet short but Outlaw goal tends it!

59-46

Roy for another long two.  59-48

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:45 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Gordon open three
misses (luckily).  

Trout hucks one from the top of the key.  Fouled (luckily).

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:46 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Trout misses BOTH
but Webster tips it in!

59-50

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:47 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I can make better foul shots
than Travis, lol.

by kt1997 on Jan 3, 2008 6:47 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Bulls miss
Travis hits again!

59-52 them.

Timeout Chicago.

5:52 left

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:47 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Hey Faith
You still reading this?

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:48 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

No problem
We can continue until 7.

Blazers and Bulls both miss.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:51 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Chicago blows a play
but recovers and gets a Nocioni three...misses but they rebound and score (Hinrich)!

61-52

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:52 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Outlaw to LMA
FOR A JAM!  Maybe this will wake him up!

61-54

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:52 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

high percentage shot
for LA only, pls.

by kt1997 on Jan 3, 2008 6:52 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Frye is in....
...maybe the Buffet of Goodness can fill in for some of Aldridge's troubles.

by Anthony Stine on Jan 3, 2008 6:53 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

WHOA
Joe Smith just pushes Trout for NO reason and they start barking at each other.
ROTUNDITYDOTNET

by damir on Jan 3, 2008 6:53 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Smith scores again
over the outstretched arms of Travis.  63-57

We need to keep the pressure on or this will be just another NBA third-quarter run.

Now a foul on the Bulls and Smith and Outlaw are getting in each others' faces.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:54 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

AWWWWWWWW TRAVIS.
That was an ugly set.  Travis fired a bullet pass to a guy eight feet away on the perimeter and it bounces off his hands and out of bounds.  But there were two Blazers right in that spot anyway.

Bulls score, we miss.  65-57

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:55 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

collins
being overly hard on chicago
- Sam

by Samuelson on Jan 3, 2008 6:55 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Smith TRIPLE-TEAMED
and still scores!

And Trout gets it back.  67-59

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:55 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Hinrich misses a three.
Roy for three!

67-62

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:56 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

WHAT
Martell fouls a jump-shooter.  Joe Smith.  UGH!

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:56 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Smith hits both
69-62  1:30 left

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:57 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Outlaw over Smith
for two.  Now this is getting personal.  69-64

Nocioni misses a bad three.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:57 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Nocioni short-arms
a wide-open three.

BLAKE FOR THREE!  69 ALL!!!

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:58 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Great shot by Blake!
Tie!

And then the blocking foul.....

by Anthony Stine on Jan 3, 2008 6:59 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Bulls have the last shot
Duhon drives and draws a blocking foul on Jack.  To the line.

3.3 seconds left.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 6:59 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Hits the second
Blake drives coast-to-coast but can't get a shot off before the horn.  70-69 Bulls going into the fourth.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:00 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

cmon trout and b roy~!!!!
lets take over in 4th!!
only the best of the best

by soulja2boy on Jan 3, 2008 7:00 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I
 guess being down 14 and coming back to tie it up is not important to TNT. Unreal

by Phokisone on Jan 3, 2008 7:01 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

LOL
They keep playing that "Rock Me Gently" Jeep Liberty commercial.  The one where the animals hop in the sunroof and sing.

At the beginning it says, "Professional Driver on Closed Course."  So the point is...uhhh...don't try to drive down a regular road getting animals to jump in your car and sing 70's hits with you?

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:01 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I can just see it...
"I'm gonna sue!  That squirrel distracted me and caused me to veer off the road during the second chorus!  You never warned me!"

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:02 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Erhm
1-800-PROGRESSIVE

Isn't that a few too many letters?

ROTUNDITYDOTNET

by damir on Jan 3, 2008 7:02 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I always wonder
if the operators keep their ears away from the receiver for the first second or two to avoid getting beeped at.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:03 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Here we go
Fourth quarter has been Blazer time lately.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:04 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

WOW WOW
How did Travis get that call?

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:05 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Frye was all about
getting Jack free there.  Too bad Jack missed the layup.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:06 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Ben Wallace shooting
anything but a dunk is good.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:07 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Man
How do five Blazers in the area not get that rebound?

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:07 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah
We played NBA Live defense there.  It looked like whoever was controlling Travis hit the "jump" button at the wrong time.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:09 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry...
but those X-Box controllers are just a pain.
I'm not stubborn, just obstinate

by T Darkstar on Jan 3, 2008 7:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

We need
a good cheat code.

Oh wait...maybe that's how we won 14 out of 15.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:17 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Dangit Travis
Just go straight up instead of floating!  That was not a difficult jumper.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:08 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Eh
Can't believe Nicholson and Freeman are old enough to make a movie about being old and about to die.
ROTUNDITYDOTNET

by damir on Jan 3, 2008 7:10 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

How
 do you not foul Gordon hard goin down the lane like that? Put Sergio in

by Phokisone on Jan 3, 2008 7:10 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Portland needs to hang around here
a run by chicago could be devastating.
- Sam

by Samuelson on Jan 3, 2008 7:12 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

If we're within a bucket
with 3-4 minutes left it will put doubt in their minds and pressure on them.  Otherwise it's all on us.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:13 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't like that shot from Frye
when he's at a standstill and contested.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:12 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

That was an ugly shot by Noah
But then he's an ugly guy.

JACK FOR THREE!

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:13 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I
Love this lineup

by Phokisone on Jan 3, 2008 7:14 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

LMA AGAIN!!!
THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN AN AND1!
ROTUNDITYDOTNET

by damir on Jan 3, 2008 7:14 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

The dam might be breaking
and the Blazers are beginning to pour through.

Hope so anyway.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:15 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I wish Paul Allen were here...
... to offer $1k for every defensive rebound here on out. Need some motivation for those boards!!

by Fizbin on Jan 3, 2008 7:16 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Better defensive energy there
Too bad Gordon hit anyway

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:18 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Ohhhh
We needed that LMA jumper

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:18 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

So hard...
...to pull myself away from TNT-HD.  Blazers need to put Chicago away NOW.

by DonkeyShins on Jan 3, 2008 7:18 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Nice tip in for Aldridge...
...this game is turning into a nail biter.

by Anthony Stine on Jan 3, 2008 7:19 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Frye hurt
He's out.  Trout in.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:19 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I couldn't tell
Was it to the eye or to the jaw?  It looked as if he was covering his eye when under the basket, but was acting as if his jaw hurt when he went to the bench.

by DonkeyShins on Jan 3, 2008 7:20 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Wow
That was a tough shot Travis tried.

Right off the bench.

Breaking the play.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:19 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

oooh
close call there.

Come on Blazers

- Sam

by Samuelson on Jan 3, 2008 7:21 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Not getting good shots
Thank goodness Hinrich missed that three

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:21 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Ugh
Trout couldn't hit water tonight if he fell out of a frickin' boat.

by DonkeyShins on Jan 3, 2008 7:21 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I retract the prior statement
Looking at the box score, I realize that Super Trout shot 50% from the field.  I don't know how I missed that.  Perhaps he was doing it in the guise of mild-mannered Travis (Bo, Charles?) Outlaw.

by DonkeyShins on Jan 3, 2008 10:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

No foul in there?
Tough refs

Of course there was no 3-second call either...

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:22 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Why is it so difficult
for Portland to get points in the paint?
- Sam

by Samuelson on Jan 3, 2008 7:22 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Wow
What a game.  Mistakes on both sides.  Tight though.

ROY IS AMAZING!

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:23 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

PLEASE
GRAB A REBOUND!

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:23 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Man
LMA gave that board away.  Pathetic.
- Sam

by Samuelson on Jan 3, 2008 7:23 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Props to JJ
Going for the loose ball.  Although he doesn't have a chance in hell of getting the jump ball.

by DonkeyShins on Jan 3, 2008 7:23 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Our rebounding
Is worse than my dead Grandmother's.

by Garces on Jan 3, 2008 7:24 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Overtime?
Nobody wants to win this.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:24 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

That before a regulation loss
But we look more tired than Chicago. I want to win now.

by Fizbin on Jan 3, 2008 7:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh I can
Stallone did a fantastic job with Rocky Balboa, and while this trailer was garbage, the very first redband trailer was amazing.

Not to mention Darla from Buffy [and DEXTER BEST SHOW EVER] is in this movie.

Can't go wrong.

We need more 80s style action movies.

ROTUNDITYDOTNET

by damir on Jan 3, 2008 7:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

See Rambo!
Carrying a Rescue Alert(tm) into combat.  How old is Sly anyway?

by DonkeyShins on Jan 3, 2008 7:27 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Get that rebound
Oden will change the attitude of all Blazers about rebounds.   Now they need a kick in the pants to go hard after every one off the rim.

by OrygunRod on Jan 3, 2008 7:25 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Secret to winning
Put the ball in Roy's hands...

by homersolo on Jan 3, 2008 7:27 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
Don't let the league know.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

ROY WITH THE REBOUND
in traffic!  YES!

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:27 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

B Roy
can jump 40.5" and it showed on that rebound!!!!!

by OrygunRod on Jan 3, 2008 7:28 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Amazing....
....scrapping for the ball!

Doh! Loose ball foul!

by Anthony Stine on Jan 3, 2008 7:28 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Great recovery!
Almost makes up for boning the offensive rebound!

by DonkeyShins on Jan 3, 2008 7:28 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

NICE HUSTLE
Let the bodies hit the floor!!!

by homersolo on Jan 3, 2008 7:28 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Nice sequence
Other than the blown shots.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:29 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Travis
...I'm torn.

by Garces on Jan 3, 2008 7:29 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

AHHHH
Marv: Can't BUYYY a bucket
- Sam

by Samuelson on Jan 3, 2008 7:29 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

out of that timeout Nate switched
who roy and jack were covering after jack got burned by Gordon off the dribble with no pick, interesting to see.

by sergioFTW on Jan 3, 2008 7:29 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

then he saw i posted
and switched them back

by sergioFTW on Jan 3, 2008 7:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Props to Chicago for playing Ozzy
Crazy Train seems awfully apropos tonight.

by DonkeyShins on Jan 3, 2008 7:30 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

BWallace
going to the line?
- Sam

by Samuelson on Jan 3, 2008 7:30 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

That's THREE
LMA didn't need to foul there. All he had to do was just get the board right in front of him.

by Fizbin on Jan 3, 2008 7:30 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Roy on Smith there
Interesting matchup.

Foul on LMA.  But Ben's free throws are...yuck.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:30 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Wallace at the line
49% this year.  Yup.  Of course we miss the rebound.

by DonkeyShins on Jan 3, 2008 7:31 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

OHHH
WE BLEW THE FREE THROW REBOUND

When the worst shooter in NBA history was shooting them.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:31 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

LA OK foul
It's on Wallace and he misses 2 but no Blazer rebound.   Where is Pryz???

by OrygunRod on Jan 3, 2008 7:32 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Going in
We'd a been happy with a tie with 1 minute left.  Hell, 30 minutes ago I would have been happy with that.  Now, I'm a bit disappointed we aren't up by 4.....

by homersolo on Jan 3, 2008 7:32 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Tie game with 1 minute left
Normally this would be Roy time all the way.  I'm hoping we have Jones in too.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:32 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

You could say Trout
but then it's his shot or nothing. I like Roy's options better.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:32 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Roy misses
Blazers board...WHY DID ROY NOT SHOOT THE THREE THERE?

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:33 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

He uncharacteristically failed to pass
for the corner three on the drive too.

Unusual.

by Fizbin on Jan 3, 2008 7:34 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Roy rips a rebound
from JOE SMITH!  AWESOME!

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:33 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Thank god for ROY
That rebound was in and out of that Bull's hands.  Thought it was all over.  

by homersolo on Jan 3, 2008 7:34 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

damir i agree
my hearts beating really fast now
only the best of the best

by soulja2boy on Jan 3, 2008 7:34 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

A chance at the last shot....
...hopefully they score.

NO OT PLEASE!

by Anthony Stine on Jan 3, 2008 7:34 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

We should get the last shot here
Keep the ball out of Trout's hands until about 7-8 seconds left though.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:35 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

LMA...
LMA just couldn't stop Joe Smith from moving him out of position for the rebound on the Wallace FT miss. He needs to bulk up a bit, but that will come with age.

by Tuggers on Jan 3, 2008 7:36 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Is LMA strutting?
As he goes out on the court?

by DonkeyShins on Jan 3, 2008 7:36 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Roy rebound
after it went thru TO's hands.   You can see where Travis needs to develop.   He needs stronger hands.   Does he need glasses to be able to grab the ball or just a mcuh stronger grip?

He is still young and will get better.   The future is bright.

by OrygunRod on Jan 3, 2008 7:36 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Awwww
I thought that might go anyway even though he was off-balance.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:36 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Damn...
Not the best offensive set.  Off-balance 17-footer.  

by homersolo on Jan 3, 2008 7:36 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

for what its worth
we are up 5 in the rebound battle.

by jksnake99 on Jan 3, 2008 7:38 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Time for a little magic.
Get out your extra luck and channel it to the team!

by Anthony Stine on Jan 3, 2008 7:37 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

what was the play call there?
hold onto it until 5 seconds (good) then take it into a double team while everyone else just stands around and shoot a contested fade away jump shot. i feel like we can get a better shot than that.

by sergioFTW on Jan 3, 2008 7:38 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Well, well
Extra time for our dollar.

Sucks for Phoenix and Sonics fans though.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:38 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Hey TNT:
There is no limit on instant replays allowed per game.

OK? thanks!

by douglast on Jan 3, 2008 7:39 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

OT favors the young Blazers
Hope Nate puts Martell back in now.   He will hopefully rest Travis for a couple of minutes.

by OrygunRod on Jan 3, 2008 7:39 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Jack, Roy
Lamarcus, Trout, Jones

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:40 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Wallace hits one
World might be coming to an end

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:40 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

big shot
now stops
- Sam

by Samuelson on Jan 3, 2008 7:42 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Yes, JACK!
splitting the trap is what he does well.

by sergioFTW on Jan 3, 2008 7:42 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I can't believe
that's Wallace's first foul
Bingo, bango, bongo!

by Babyshoes on Jan 3, 2008 7:44 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Rebounding...
Is our clear weakness, especially on the defensive end.  We D-board in the last 2 minutes of regulation, we are already on our way home with the W.

by douglast on Jan 3, 2008 7:43 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

wow
make it a little easier on them
- Sam

by Samuelson on Jan 3, 2008 7:43 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Outlaw
got raked
Formerly known as Junit3123

by Jason3123 on Jan 3, 2008 7:45 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Wow
This game is WEIRD

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:45 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Tie again
Good time out by Nate.

Some of the guys are dragging having played last ninht.

by OrygunRod on Jan 3, 2008 7:46 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

It's Deja Vu all over again
one minute left, we've got the ball, game tied...

by homersolo on Jan 3, 2008 7:46 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I really have to go lol
I need this game to end
Formerly known as Junit3123

by Jason3123 on Jan 3, 2008 7:46 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Yes...PERFECTLY DONE!
Jarrett drew the defender off of the pick and it left LMA wide open!  NICE!

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:48 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Is this why Jack is in the game in the 4th?
... and beyond, i guess
Bingo, bango, bongo!

by Babyshoes on Jan 3, 2008 7:49 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Stop'm!
Stop'm!!!!!
- Sam

by Samuelson on Jan 3, 2008 7:48 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Finally
We get him the ball on the perimeter instead of the low post. He can't score against Ben down there, let him hit the J he's hit like 5 straight.
Formerly known as Junit3123

by Jason3123 on Jan 3, 2008 7:49 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Indeed!
He's a monster on that perimeter jumper. Badly frustrating for whoever's guarding him.

by Fizbin on Jan 3, 2008 7:49 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I've been over lurking on Blogabull
It's interesting that they only post on the negative plays of the Bulls, while we usually only post on the positive plays of the Blazers.
I'm not stubborn, just obstinate

by T Darkstar on Jan 3, 2008 7:50 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Sigh
The NBA...where triple-overtime happens

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:50 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

OMG
NOOOO WAY WOW

AHAHAH

ROTUNDITYDOTNET

by damir on Jan 3, 2008 7:51 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

ooooh
i hate not shooting the ball last
- Sam

by Samuelson on Jan 3, 2008 7:51 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

YES
YOU KNEW THAT WAS GOING IN!

GARBAGE BUCKET FOR TROUT!

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:51 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

YESSSSSSSS
OUTLAW!!!!!!!! LETS GO D!!!!!!! I NEED TO GO EAT!!!
Formerly known as Junit3123

by Jason3123 on Jan 3, 2008 7:51 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

trout!!!!
only the best of the best

by soulja2boy on Jan 3, 2008 7:51 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

bad clock management there
we should have gone for a 2 for 1. we had a good 15 seconds to get a shot, and all we got was dribbling. it always better to have the last shot in the game.

by sergioFTW on Jan 3, 2008 7:52 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

The theory:
Go for the tie at home.

Go for the win on the road.

right?

- Sam

by Samuelson on Jan 3, 2008 7:52 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

bulls are gonna win
gordon is gonna go for three and win it no doubt
only the best of the best

by soulja2boy on Jan 3, 2008 7:52 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Although I do want to know
what we were doing setting up the high pick and roll BEYOND the three-point arc.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:52 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Great shot TO
But they should have shot with 30 seconds left on the shot clock.   Now Chicago has the last shot.

REBOUND, REBOUND NOW

by OrygunRod on Jan 3, 2008 7:52 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Of course
we get burned by not getting an offensive rebound.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:52 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

cl!ean block
only the best of the best

by soulja2boy on Jan 3, 2008 7:53 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

LMA bought his fake
and kinda of landed on him with the body. if it was us, we'd have wanted that call

by sergioFTW on Jan 3, 2008 7:54 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

#1 Most Important Thing
If they miss it, REBOUND!

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:53 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

LAST SHOT
Now the blazers can win it.

by OrygunRod on Jan 3, 2008 7:54 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

dang
I can't watch OT #2, PLEASE GOD WIN THE GAME RIGHT NOW!!!
Formerly known as Junit3123

by Jason3123 on Jan 3, 2008 7:54 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Timeout
Give Roy the ball but maybe a little more motion this time?  He suffers when we stand and he has to go one-on-one alone.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:54 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

My wish
Please inbound the ball correctly here.  Thank you.
- Sam

by Samuelson on Jan 3, 2008 7:54 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Wow
Nice defense there.  Collins is right.

Suns and Sonics fans now throwing things at TV.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 7:57 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Jack rushed the shot.
And he had time to pump fake it.

by Fizbin on Jan 3, 2008 7:57 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

What a great game
by our very young Blazers  --  they were down and did not pack it in.  

2 OT

Good defense against Roy dang it.

by OrygunRod on Jan 3, 2008 7:57 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

i'm very disappointed with our two
potentially game winning play calls.

by sergioFTW on Jan 3, 2008 7:58 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Where's Pryz
Seems like we could use some inside presence...

by homersolo on Jan 3, 2008 7:58 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Better look than in regulation
Someone is going to take control in this 2nd OT.  
- Sam

by Samuelson on Jan 3, 2008 7:58 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Double OT!
Rad. Let's pull this one out boys. I had to catch a train and was expecting to come home to a disappointing final score. What a delightful surprise.

by Jumbo on Jan 3, 2008 7:59 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Screw it!
Everyone's tired, right? Give me some damn McRoberts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Fizbin on Jan 3, 2008 7:59 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Nate should
put in some fresh bodies now.   How about my favorite young player Martell?

by OrygunRod on Jan 3, 2008 8:00 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I called me some
triple-overtime about 50 posts ago

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 8:00 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

If
IF this was a double OT at the Rose Garden, you wouldn't hear anything. Right now you could hear a fly die.
ROTUNDITYDOTNET

by damir on Jan 3, 2008 8:00 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Oscar Worthy!
Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win. Sun-tzu

by BrewBlazer on Jan 3, 2008 8:01 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah Bulls...
keep hucking threes

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 8:00 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

wtf
get pryz in their god damiit!
only the best of the best

by soulja2boy on Jan 3, 2008 8:01 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Three shots
three three attempts for Chicago.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 8:01 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

WOW
At this rate it'll be 102-102 going into the 5th OT.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 8:02 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

JJ...
...finally gets a 2OT shot for either side.

by Anthony Stine on Jan 3, 2008 8:02 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

COME ON GUYS
YOU CAN GET THIS GAME! KEEP IN IT!

by JWise on Jan 3, 2008 8:02 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

TAKE ADVANTAGE
Let's get another bucket here!
- Sam

by Samuelson on Jan 3, 2008 8:03 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Hey
Swinging your elbows like that is an automatic technical!

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 8:03 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Swinging elbows
Surprised no foul was called on those high swinging elbows.

by homersolo on Jan 3, 2008 8:03 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Wow
Tough shot by Nocioni

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 8:04 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

foul
how was that not a foul on Wallace on outlaw's drive.  All body

by douglast on Jan 3, 2008 8:04 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Wallace
made his last two
- Sam

by Samuelson on Jan 3, 2008 8:05 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Could it be???
Three straight quarters where the game is tied with a minute and change left and us having the ball?

by homersolo on Jan 3, 2008 8:05 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Good foul
but I still think Nate needs to put in a fresh bod or 2.

by OrygunRod on Jan 3, 2008 8:05 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Wallace to the line
He's not just a client of Hair Club for Men, he's the president.  And main donor.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 8:05 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Roy hurt?
I hope to God it's only a minor thing, like last night.

Tied again......

by Anthony Stine on Jan 3, 2008 8:05 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I hate TNT
Hey guys, they had this invention like 40 years ago, it'c called replay.  you might want to look into it.  yes, you can actually use it between plays and even coming and going to commercial breaks.

by douglast on Jan 3, 2008 8:05 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

OK...Now THAT'S
a sign of the apocalypse

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 8:05 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I was thinking we should make a sub
but the notion of Martell in there right now scares me silly.
- Sam

by Samuelson on Jan 3, 2008 8:06 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Is Surge unthinkable right now?
I guess he can't score... only pass. And no one else would want the ball.

by Fizbin on Jan 3, 2008 8:07 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Dunno
Martell might actually STAY IN FRONT OF HIS MAN on defense.

by DonkeyShins on Jan 3, 2008 8:07 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Ocean Force
Doesn't that sound like the title of a crappy 1980's B Movie?

by homersolo on Jan 3, 2008 8:06 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Wow, his name is Travis
On Nocioni's last shot, the announcer yelled, "Over Charles!"  Bleh.

by joof on Jan 3, 2008 8:07 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Here we go
Lamarcus time?

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 8:08 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Crap
Get some fresh legs in there!!!

by homersolo on Jan 3, 2008 8:08 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Pull Trout
He's not doing jack right now.  Hell, put in McLovin'.

by DonkeyShins on Jan 3, 2008 8:08 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Super Trout
cannot convert tonight!  Do the Bulls carry Kryptonite?

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 8:08 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Great look by Trav
HE shouldn't feel bad about that one at all.
- Sam

by Samuelson on Jan 3, 2008 8:08 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Nate is deciding
to sink or swim with the guys who got him there.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 8:09 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

LOL
Anyone else think coaches just pull sayings out of fortune cookies?

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 8:09 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

WHY????
Another timeout?

by homersolo on Jan 3, 2008 8:10 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Because if the bulls get a stop
they need to have a defensive scheme for the next play.

Let's see how prepared they are coming out of the timeout.

- Sam

by Samuelson on Jan 3, 2008 8:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

yeah...
didn't they discuss the offensive play to run in case chicago scored?

also, it's not like our plays coming out of timeouts down the stretch have looked good or anything.  quite the opposite really

by douglast on Jan 3, 2008 8:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Great fake
Great foul draw!

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 8:11 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

You can tell we are exhausted
Roy is a beat off from his normal rhythm.

by homersolo on Jan 3, 2008 8:12 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Wow
Lots of big moments in this game

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 8:12 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

It'll be difficult
to make that second free throw.
- Sam

by Samuelson on Jan 3, 2008 8:13 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Uh oh...
That face didn't look good.  Can he concentrate on the shot or will the stinging in his eye bother him...

by homersolo on Jan 3, 2008 8:13 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

YES!
Barely...but YES!

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 8:13 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

gamecast is slow
please keep the updates coming

by Gargen on Jan 3, 2008 8:14 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Oh my goodness
I was like "DON'T SHOOT.  JUST BACK OUT AND HOLD FOR THE LAST SHOT"... now I am eating my words

by homersolo on Jan 3, 2008 8:14 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

did anyone think Jack would pass that?
It turned into a great play, but he SHOULD have passed.  However, I can't recall the last time I saw him do it on a break like that.

by douglast on Jan 3, 2008 8:14 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

woot!
go jack!
only the best of the best

by soulja2boy on Jan 3, 2008 8:14 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Jack steals the ball
and lays it up and converts!  Three point lead!

19.3 left

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 8:14 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Jarret Jack
he came through when we needed it right there. oh yeah!

by sergioFTW on Jan 3, 2008 8:15 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Jarrett Jack
for player of the game
Bingo, bango, bongo!

by Babyshoes on Jan 3, 2008 8:15 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Awesome
Way to go Jarrett. SergioFTW's gonna be so pissed.

by Jumbo on Jan 3, 2008 8:15 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Nawwwwww
SFTW's cool with 'dat.  It's just that if Sergio would have been in this game would have ended in regulation.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 8:16 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Someone with TIVO
Count how many times the went to commercial in this five minutes last quarter.

by homersolo on Jan 3, 2008 8:15 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Wow, nice job Jack!
My brother and I just jumped 6 feet into the air on the and one.

by joof on Jan 3, 2008 8:16 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

don't foul
don't give up the 3 ball
- Sam

by Samuelson on Jan 3, 2008 8:16 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

well
unless you're fouling on a 2
- Sam

by Samuelson on Jan 3, 2008 8:16 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

You know how this will go...
Gordon or Hinrich will hit the trey (or be fouled on the deuce).

by DonkeyShins on Jan 3, 2008 8:16 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Denver
is leading SA by 2 in the 4th quarter, 5.5 min left
Bingo, bango, bongo!

by Babyshoes on Jan 3, 2008 8:16 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

No threes!
OOOOH...ALMOST GAVE UP A THREE-POINT PLAY.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 8:17 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Whew
At least the layin didn't go in.

by DonkeyShins on Jan 3, 2008 8:17 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

jarrett
talking trash
- Sam

by Samuelson on Jan 3, 2008 8:17 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Should have had Pryz in there
Now rebound the free throws!!!!!!!!!!

by OrygunRod on Jan 3, 2008 8:17 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

New saying for the blazers
You've got to make your rebounds!

by Gargen on Jan 3, 2008 8:18 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

There is NOBODY
making noise in that arena!  That is SCARY!

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 8:19 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

omg
And Jones got the rebound and is fouled! Woooh!
ROTUNDITYDOTNET

by damir on Jan 3, 2008 8:19 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

way to go
jones... our best free throw shooter, BOO YA!

by JWise on Jan 3, 2008 8:19 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

You know...
Ben Wallace is only 5'9" when he combs his hair flat...

by DonkeyShins on Jan 3, 2008 8:19 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Great to put Frye in
and great rebound by James Jones.

One more FT

Yeah!!!!!!   He did it.

by OrygunRod on Jan 3, 2008 8:20 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Gamecast says
Joe Smith got the board and B Wallace offensively fouled Jones
Bingo, bango, bongo!

by Babyshoes on Jan 3, 2008 8:20 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Ah they fixed it
Bingo, bango, bongo!

by Babyshoes on Jan 3, 2008 8:20 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Wow
Way to gut it out.  Let's survive the last 12 seconds!

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 8:20 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Do not
foul him if he shoots a 3! PLEASE!

by JWise on Jan 3, 2008 8:20 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

JONES WITH A BLOCK!
STUFFED NOCIONI!!!

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 8:21 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

SUCK
ON THAT!

by JWise on Jan 3, 2008 8:21 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

A WIN!
A REALLY NICE WIN!

WOW!

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 8:22 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Wow
Brandon Roy is pure money.

by Sabonis4Ever on Jan 3, 2008 8:22 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Jones hero at the end!!!!
Yes Sarge Nate did change and it has turned the season around.

BLAZERS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by OrygunRod on Jan 3, 2008 8:22 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Thank you everybody!
Nice game.  Strange, but nice!  Recap and January Jersey scores are coming soon.

by Dave on Jan 3, 2008 8:23 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Thank God...
..that's over! I hope KP doesn't let James Jones go. Nice poise going down the stretch.

by Anthony Stine on Jan 3, 2008 8:23 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Why doesn't Joel play when they need a rebound?
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 3, 2008 8:23 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

That was my guess, crazy
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 3, 2008 8:27 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Nate
Nate is still on a win streak.

by Sabonis4Ever on Jan 3, 2008 8:23 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

james jones
saved the game!! dint do the offensive part but defense!
only the best of the best

by soulja2boy on Jan 3, 2008 8:24 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Wow
What a win!

by Phokisone on Jan 3, 2008 8:25 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Wow!
I picked the Blazers to lose in the jersey contest, Im never gonna bet against them again after this!  Way to Go!!!

by lethaldose on Jan 3, 2008 8:25 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

so clutch down the stretch
i love jarrett jack's heart.
Five seconds to go. Free will inbound. Here we go. The inbound to McGinnis. Drives, stops, pumps, shoots, short, no good! AND THE GAME IS OVER! ~ Bill Schonely

by DraftKevinDurant on Jan 3, 2008 8:26 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

This sucks
I wish we could get some post game reports. guess ill have to turn on the radio. what is up with the sonics? 35-17 against the suns?

by Sabonis4Ever on Jan 3, 2008 8:27 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Amazing victory
You gotta love these youngsters who play like playoff hardened veterans! For godsake they beat a guy from a championship squad!!! (Wallace). Wow, wow, wow. I don't want to hear any diminishment of Chicago they played great. Deng getting hurt and then a determined Blazers team was just too much for them. Great win for the Blazers amazing.
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 Jan 3, 2008 8:27 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

One heck of an effort
by our very young team on the road on the second game of back to back games.   More confidence for Roy and Aldrige to come back from very poor starts to the game.   Down by 14 in the 3rd Qtr and they came back!

WOW!!!!!!!

by OrygunRod on Jan 3, 2008 8:27 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Wow!! Now that was HUGE!
What a statement that game was! Poise and guts until the end! Not only that, but 2 in a row ON THE ROAD!
That's not like us. After the 1st OT, I started to wonder, but amazing work by the whole team!
James Jones, baby!!!!!!
We're going to WIN...in RIP CITY! Well, the lights are bright! In the town tonight!

by patrickroy on Jan 3, 2008 8:28 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Strong win
had lots of opportunity to pack it on the road down 15 halfway through the third, and then again several times over when we kept giving them 2nd and 3rd chances late in the fourth and both OTs.  but we kept pushing and pulled it out.  Signs of a veteran team.

Very solid road win against a team that is much better than their record.

by douglast on Jan 3, 2008 8:28 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Tomorrow
I think they need about 4 straight hours of remedial rebound training.  Sheesh!

by DonkeyShins on Jan 3, 2008 8:28 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

man denver
is ahead 80 77 and 6 secnds left, SA ball

by JWise on Jan 3, 2008 8:28 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

wow
i finally got to watch a game to conclusion and let me say this:  WOW.

They looked like they were starting to unravel a bit down the stretch but coach nate called a couple of well timed time outs and brought them back together.  James Jones was just an animal down the stretch.  What a bargain that guy is.  

written by the Blazer Thoughts artist formely known as "Scott R"

by saregister on Jan 3, 2008 8:28 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

They lost
Denver pulled it out

by Jumbo on Jan 3, 2008 8:30 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

A well
I'm not stubborn, just obstinate

by T Darkstar on Jan 3, 2008 8:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Ooooo... I have SUCH a headache -
But it's a GOOD kind of headache, you know? Thank you Blazers! I'll sleep very good tonight. Incidentally, I bet they do too.

by MegaPowerBoy on Jan 3, 2008 8:30 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

15 out of the last 16 feels good.
I'm not stubborn, just obstinate

by T Darkstar on Jan 3, 2008 8:35 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Poor Bulls
They are ticked off over at BlogABull.  I feel bad for them.  Not that they lost, just that that team was so good last year and not this year.  Ouch.
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 3, 2008 8:36 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

They've been that way all night.
At Blazers Edge, people seem to post when something good happens. At BlogaBull, they seem to post when something bad happens. It's great not to be so pessimistic.
I'm not stubborn, just obstinate

by T Darkstar on Jan 3, 2008 8:39 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

true
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 3, 2008 8:42 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

you have no idea
there are so many schmucks on BAB that no matter what happens somebody is bitching.  Toss in a healthy dose of ignorance and it's getting to be a hard place to be.  Losing sucks too.

by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 8:50 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

wow
Portland had 8TO by halftime. They only had 2TO the rest of the game. Wow.
ROTUNDITYDOTNET

by damir on Jan 3, 2008 8:38 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Reminds me
of a game the Blazers had against the Chicago Bulls in Portland when Chicago led by 4 with 13 seconds to go and Chicago was shooting 2 free throws.   They missed the free throws and Portland quickly went to the basket and scored 2 (this was before the 3 point shot).   The Bulls took a time out and then inbounded at half court and Hollins stole the ball passed to Twardzik who scored.   Again Chicago took time out, inbounded at half court, another steal and another lay up and the Memorial Coliseum went wild as the Blazers won by 2.   The Coliseum was so wild and  intense you would have thought that it was the 7th game of the NBA Finals!

by OrygunRod on Jan 3, 2008 8:42 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Dave
2TO for Portland only in the second half and overtime. Total. That's it. After having 8 in the first half, they had only 2 the rest of the game.
ROTUNDITYDOTNET

by damir on Jan 3, 2008 8:42 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

YOU GOT IT
GO FRICKIN BLAZERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Life is a meaningless sequence of events in between Blazer championships"

by broggerboy19 on Jan 3, 2008 9:03 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

OH
Sam beat me to the punch with a doozie.

Freakin Awesome.

"Life is a meaningless sequence of events in between Blazer championships"

by broggerboy19 on Jan 3, 2008 9:04 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Sweet

by MegaPowerBoy on Jan 3, 2008 9:08 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I finally caught up
I had to pause the game a few times on me DVR and just finished it a lil' bit ago... WHOAZERS.  Awesome game.  The Bulls needed that win sooo much more than us and we still gutted it out.

Them were some tired looking legs.  This confirms something I had been suspecting since the streak started: It's good luck if I am watching the game on DVR as opposed to live TV.  We haven't lost yet when that happens to me.

We have won when I watched it live as well, but that's not always possible so I gotta make it lucky.  It's complicated.

What is that, 20 wins?  With about 50 left?  49?  Sheezus Kristos.

Mortimer  

by Mortimer on Jan 3, 2008 9:14 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

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