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Gameday Open Thread: Jazz at Blazers

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Here we go with the Jazz again!  This is the last time we'll see them this year unless we meet in the post-season...and that matchup would be a real stretch at this point even if you believe both teams are going to make it.  So let's make it a good one!  Several people here and in the media as well have suggested that this is the next great rivalry in the West.  It's starting earlier than people thought, but I'm game.  How about we give them a pumped up, rousing Gameday thread to remember us by?

Kirilenko is out tonight and Brandon Roy is a game-time decision according to Jason Quick. But Roy or no Roy, let's hope for a great game. Register all of your thoughts about the game--before, during, and after--right here!

--Dave (blazersub@yahoo.com)

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Playing for more than just a tie breaker here.
Going 3-1 vs the (1-3) Jazz instead of 2-2 against the (2-2) Jazz is different by two full games. Two games will be huge in either the race to the last play-off spot or the division title.

It's very likely that one of Golden State, Denver, Utah or Portland will miss the playoffs. The two game separation could be the difference between the Jazz or the Blazers going fishing this playoff season.

It could also mean the difference between the Jazz or the Blazers capturing the division title and the 4th playoff seed (at least) that goes with it, instead of a 7th or 8th playoff seed.  If you look at Hollingers's playoff odds which takes into account the remaining games for all teams,
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/hollinger/playoffodds
Denver is the team that chokes and Utah the team that smokes. He has Utah besting Portland for the division crown and capturing the 4th seed, with Portland regulated to the 8th seed, by two games... Exactly the difference of separation tonight's game counts for.

So tonights game could be for the division championship, or could determine who does not make the play-offs.  And that my friends, is not just a tie breaker. BOOK IT FATTY  

Go Blazers

by mrwonderfull on Jan 5, 2008 12:36 AM PST reply actions  

Possible
but it's probably way, way too early for that. I would guess that Utah will either not recover and miss the playoffs or recover and storm into them.  They did make the WCF last year, so they do know how to play.  It would surprise me if the Jazz were the team we were fighting for in that last spot.

The division championship also involves Denver, who is not really impacted that much by this game.

--Dave

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 1:02 AM PST up reply actions  

Put another way...
if Portland were to be competitive down the stretch, this would be an important game.

if they don't end up being competitive, than I suppose this game isn't quite as important.

As fans, we usually root for the former category to be the case.

- Sam

by Samuelson on Jan 5, 2008 8:12 AM PST up reply actions  

I think the point is...
There are so many games left in the season and so many tings can happen you don't want to make too much of this one game.  

Your two game theory sounds great but it should be noted that if all those things work out like you say, you could look at the losses at Philly, charlotte and Washington and say that is why we didn't win the division, not this one game.  

Anyway I think that is the point Dave is trying to make.  It is a big game, but it isn't a big game.

by tssbro on Jan 5, 2008 11:17 AM PST up reply actions  

Big game
It's a two game swing.  Right now, we're 3 1/2 games ahead of the Jazz.  If we lose, we're only 2 1/2 ahead, if we win we're 4 1/2 ahead plus own the tie-breaker -- in effect, 5 1/2 ahead, since catching up to us isn't good enough for them, they have to pass us.  That means there is potentially 3 games difference between a win and a loss.

We certainly could end up in a battle with them for the division or even the eighth spot.  They are going to start clicking sometime, but I don't know when.  The further ahead we get, the better.  If we want a shot at winning the division, we have to beat them out.

Look for some guys to be hitting the boards hard tonight.  They remember what happened Monday.

We need some big production out of our 3 point shooters, especially if Brandon doesn't play.

We can beat these guys without LMA, how huge would it be if we beat them without Roy?  Don't get me wrong, I really hope Roy can play, because I think this is a huge game, but it will be a very good test of our players to see how they respond if he is out.

by jscot on Jan 5, 2008 2:43 AM PST reply actions  

Half time guy started this
The non Michael Holton guy started this thinking.  He reasoned:  "If you beat someone in your own division it is a two game swing.  You get a win, they get a loss thus equaling two games."  

A win and a loss is still only one game.  If you are tied with a team and you beat them, you go up by one game not two.  When you don't play a team, the result is a 1/2 game because you have to wait for the result of their game to find out if you gained a game on them or stayed equal.

If there are two halves to a donut, and you are fighting with someone over those halves and you win, you still eat one donut not two.

The one time it does become two is where you reasoned it becomes three.  If you win the tie breaker, at the end of the season they would need to surpass you by one game to take the lead.  

by tssbro on Jan 5, 2008 2:06 PM PST up reply actions  

Well
On this game you could almost say it's worth two because of the tie-breaker won, but that only factors in if we're exactly tied with the Jazz.

It's a somewhat bigger than normal game, but no more important than the last game we played against them, or the next game we play against Denver...or technically if you're thinking in terms of ties (which is what gives this game the potential to weigh more) than EVERY game that gets us into that tie.

Has anyone heard more about Roy playing?  He's saved our bacon so many times in the last couple of weeks that I'm really not looking forward to playing without him.  There's really no substitute.

--Dave

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

I'm torn
I cannot find anything.  I'm sure someone else has connections for information.

I'm torn because I have all these issues in my head:

  • If he's hurt, he should rest
  • He's the leader, if he toughs it out, it shows strength, and leadership to the team
  • He is paid to play the game
  • I would like to see if the team steps up when their leader is down
  • I would rather him not really be hurt that bad at all and play
  • WWLBD
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 3:38 PM PST up reply actions  

Waiting for Pre_game
On KXL radio, for the latest update. Mac-10 should be on. Starts at 6 PM.

GO BLAZERS!

honkaplayboys.com

by BlueBooYay on Jan 5, 2008 5:03 PM PST up reply actions  

Tony Luftman (sp?) started this?

"He reasoned:  'If you beat someone in your own division it is a two game swing.  You get a win, they get a loss thus equaling two games.'"

The correct reasoning is that if you lose to someone in your own division, you lose a full game on them (-1) because they win (half game) and you lose (another half game). Two halves = 1 whole game. But if you beat someone in your own division, you gain a full game on them (1) for the same reasons, only in reverse. So it is a potentional two game swing between you losing or winning a game against a divisional rival. (1 - (-1) = 2)

by royroty on Jan 5, 2008 3:31 PM PST up reply actions  

That's actually not accurate though
Say two teams are 20-20.

If Team A wins they are 21-20 while the opponent is 20-21.  The edge is one game.

If Team B wins it's 21-20 while the opponent is 20-21.  The edge is one game.

At no point is a second game involved.  Each team falls exactly one game behind the other either way, in-division or not.

The only way it's different is if it decides a tie-breaker which would require the other team to win a second game to pull ahead, which only matters if the teams end up exactly tied.

This is different than the "four point swing" that is sometimes described in games.  In that case a team blows an easy layup which leads directly to an easy layup for the opponent.  So you count the shot you missed as -2 and the shot they made as -2 and call it a four point swing.  But that second layup is a distinct event from the first.  (In other words there are two separate shots involved.)    In this case there is only one game.  There is no second.  So there is no two-game swing anywhere.  Just one.

--Dave

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

That is what I was trying to say earlier
Thanks Dave, once again you have crystalized my thoughts.

(I did mention the two game tie-breaker thing at the end of my post too.)

by tssbro on Jan 5, 2008 4:13 PM PST up reply actions  

I don't understand
Let's say that a Blazer misses a shot and the other team completes a breakaway dunk off the rebound as a result (the carom was so wild that the shot ended up as essentially a turnover). The score would have been 82-80 in favor of the Blazers if the Blazer hit the shot, but instead it's 82-80 in favor of the other team. That's a four-point differential. (82-80)+(82-80)=4

Now let's say that the Blazers beat the Jazz instead of losing to them. They'll gain one game, but they will also "not lose" one game in the standings (which would have happened if they lost), so it could be viewed as a two game split because you cannot tie a game in the NBA (at least, it's very unlikely).

by royroty on Jan 5, 2008 4:28 PM PST up reply actions  

The flaw
is that you're counting the same thing twice.  It's easy to do.

In the case of the basket there are two events:

 Blazers miss a basket = 2 points in the hole

 Opponent makes a basket = 2 more points in the hole

Thus they say a 4-point turnaround.  
In the case of the game there's only one event:

1.  Blazers win the game which the Jazz also lose = 1 game lost

It seems like you should be able to say that the Blazers win and the Jazz lose so that's like two games but that's not accurate.  It's the same game, thus only a one-game swing.

To say it the other way would be like counting one basket twice.  It would be like saying the Blazers make a 2 point basket which also puts the Jazz 2 points behind so that's a 4-point swing on one bucket.  That doesn't make sense.

In any case, this is all a technicality.  I don't know about you, but I'm rooting for the Blazers to muscle up and kick their butts.  This game DOES count as two specifically against the Jazz IF we are tied with them at the end of the season, provided we win tonight of course.  That would mean being tied with us at the end of the year would not be enough for them.  We force them to win one more game than we do to edge us out.

I would not say that overall this game is as important as two, but it does weigh something more than a regular game.  We make life harder on one of our 4-5 closest competitors by winning it.

--Dave

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 5:27 PM PST up reply actions  

Who starts in place of Roy?
Assuming Roy does not play, who replaces him in the lineup? Does Jack get the start at the 2 spot? Or do we move Martell to the 2 and start Travis or Jones at the 3?
Nature bats last.

by fisheyes on Jan 5, 2008 8:04 AM PST reply actions  

Barrett said Jack would start
In a perfecter world where Webster was a better ballhandler, then I'd say Jones or Outlaw would start in place of Roy, but in the starting lineup we need another ballhandler/playmaker if Roy has to rest.  That makes combo guard Jackie Jack the starter.

Barrett also seemed to think Roy would likely play, as the Blazers got a good few-day-rest coming up after this Jazz game.  Whatever Roy does is fine with me, as long as he can move and won't make this an injury that lingers.  A hurt bottom is no joke!

And you KNOW the Jazz will try to knock him on his sore butt over and over, along with giving him a second black eye and hurt elbow.  They are jerks like that.  DIRTY JERKS.

I bet Roy will play hurt, because he's a warrior.  Since I know him personally because I watch every Blazer game, I'd bet maybe he doesn't like being thought of as "injury prone" and will push harder to dispel that myth by playing hurt.  Playing all 82 games would do wonders for that 'injury prone' label.

I love that he stayed in the game against Chicago to act as a decoy... that's toughness.  I thought he was just extra tired, but knowing he was hurt makes everything clearer and makes me want to marry him even more.  I'm sure I wasn't the only one saying "Oooph give the ball to Roy dangit!" in those overtimes, and by staying in the game Chicago had to concentrate on him, allowing Aldridge/Jack/Outlaw to take over.  That shows great basketball IQ, knowing how his mere presence affects the entire game... even if he can't be himself.

Somehow I can't see surefire Allstars like Vince Carter or Tracy McGrady doing that.

Roy honey, if you're hurt, please sit.  Take the next few days off and watch movies with Oden.  We got 20 wins already, and that's all we were supposed to have (according to some pundits).  Our work is done for the season.  Sit on a pillow and reeeeeelax...

Oh, you want to play?  Fine with me!

Mortimer

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 8:55 AM PST up reply actions  

No joke
A 'hurt bottom' is no joke, but a 'bum bum' is.

by Sarbonis on Jan 5, 2008 4:01 PM PST up reply actions  

I think you go
Blake
Jack
Webster
Aldridge
Przybilla

and give Jack a ton of touches.

Second unit:

Sergio
Webster/Jack/Blake depending on who's hitting
Jones
Outlaw
Frye

Either way you cut it, Jack is going to get a huge amount of minute tonight, especially after his gutsy performance in Chicago the other night.

- Sam

by Samuelson on Jan 5, 2008 8:10 AM PST reply actions  

We can't just go with...
Outlaw and Frye in the frontcourt. The Jazz kill us when we run that against them. I was screaming at the TV the whole time when Deam played them in key situations last game at Utah, we may have been able to pull it out if he didn't.

by Pinot on Jan 5, 2008 2:43 PM PST up reply actions  

We were discussed on PTI again
I'm not a regular viewer of PTI on ESPN, but it has seemed lately that we are a daily item they discuss.  Yesterday we were on their "OVER/UNDER" segment, and the question was whether we'd reach 50 wins or not.

FIFTY WINS!

Kornheiser and the guy who isn't Wilbon both said under (with Kornheiser loving the team, and Roy, and Oden, and KP, and Blake, and hoping we win the championship next year), but that's not the point.  Even PONDERING whether this is a 50 win team is amazing.

To make this more on topic, I'll just say that if we win 50 games we won't have to worry about losing the season series with Utah.

I do not think we'll win 50, just for the record.  But I also didn't think we'd have 20 after a third of the season has passed, so what do I know.  I really don't mind being "wrong", even though I never said we WOULDN'T be doing this well.  In a roundabout way, I guess you could say I saw this coming from the beginning...?

Ok, you can't say that.  Who cares, we're still doing good.

Obviously I hope we win tonight, and it'll be gravy if the win actually affects any possible "seeding" or "playoff possibilities in the event of a tie".  Those are just mythical, imaginary words at this point.  

One game at a time!  I don't care if it's cliche when it's REAL.

Mortimer

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 9:03 AM PST reply actions  

40 is a better number to debate
50 would just be ridiculous (in a good way!)
Travis Outlaw drops the sledgehammer on Daequan Cook for a dunk so vicious, it's illegal in 48 states.

by BlazerBandit on Jan 5, 2008 5:37 PM PST up reply actions  

all star Roy
This is a little off subject but not really since one of Roy's all star competitors will be on the court tonight in Deron Williams.  The only way Roy makes the all star game is if Nash is voted in over McGrady.  The coaches will not pick McGrady over Roy but they will definately pick Nash over Roy.  If Nash is voted in then Roy has a chance, so vote for Roy and vote for Nash!!

It also will not hurt for Roy to outplay Deron Williams again and the Blazers win the season series over the Jazz.  I am still hoping that Roy will be able to go tonight and I will expect him to play until I hear that he is out for sure.

by Sir 1 on Jan 5, 2008 11:09 AM PST reply actions  

Chris Paul
That guy probably has it over Roy as well.

We have to do something about this Chinese voting contingency that gets Yao's teammates voted in.

My proposal: Tell everyone that Brandon Roy is from India. This will offset many of the votes that go to teammates of Yao Ming.

by jonestr on Jan 5, 2008 11:17 AM PST up reply actions  

The Seahawks need to get the running game going
Oh sorry, wrong open thread.
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 3:40 PM PST reply actions  

Watchin
The celtics and pistons on the channel surfing website. thanks a lot to the person who found that web site. hope the celtics can end detriot's streak. 15-10 pistons in the first.

by Sabonis4Ever on Jan 5, 2008 5:05 PM PST reply actions  

What language are you listening in?
I have a Chinese feed and I cant get audio league pass to work so I have called it quits.

by jonestr on Jan 5, 2008 5:24 PM PST up reply actions  

hi
can I access this channel surfing site? :)

by Pinot on Jan 5, 2008 5:57 PM PST up reply actions  

k
http://channelsurfing.net/
i dident find this site. so i wont take credit fo r how nice it is

by Sabonis4Ever on Jan 5, 2008 6:08 PM PST up reply actions  

I expect a blowout
Book it
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 5:08 PM PST reply actions  

I should be a libriarian
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 6, 2008 10:35 AM PST up reply actions  

Even found a box score
If you can decipher it.

Link

I'm not stubborn, just obstinate

by T Darkstar on Jan 5, 2008 5:24 PM PST up reply actions  

Kopenen
It looks 18, 5 and 3 for our guy.

by TallTimber on Jan 5, 2008 5:30 PM PST up reply actions  

between this
and his lobbying for the Bulls coaching job he is really going out with his dignity intact.

If there is one player I thought would not follow the Dennis Rodman exit from the league it would have been Scottie Pippen.

by jonestr on Jan 5, 2008 5:27 PM PST up reply actions  

WGN
is televising the Sac @ Bulls now.
honkaplayboys.com

by BlueBooYay on Jan 5, 2008 5:47 PM PST reply actions  

I went halves on NBA League Pass w/ someone else
Though I don't have the actual cable package: he does (in another state).

Since League pass online doesn't do NBATV, is there a way people are watching this game on Sopcast or otherwise?

- Sam

by Samuelson on Jan 5, 2008 5:48 PM PST reply actions  

sopcast
atdhe.fr is listing this game.

I was just watching the pistons celts game.

by jonestr on Jan 5, 2008 5:53 PM PST up reply actions  

Travis Outlaw for 6th man of the year
http://www.hoopsworld.com/Story.asp?story_id=6774
Travis Outlaw drops the sledgehammer on Daequan Cook for a dunk so vicious, it's illegal in 48 states.

by BlazerBandit on Jan 5, 2008 6:01 PM PST reply actions  

no pregame on kxl?
someone needs to tell me if Roy is playing.

Even if it is Neanderthal Antonio Harvey.

by jonestr on Jan 5, 2008 6:03 PM PST reply actions  

Waiting for Pre-Game on KXL
Comcast SeaHawks post game is broadcasting now., hoping it ends by half past the hour.

Saw Paulie at the Game

Blazer Pre Game is ON NOW!

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

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jan 5, 2008 6:07 PM PST up reply actions  

PHEW
Despite a badly bruised tailbone and a noticeable gash below his blackened right eye, Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy said he will play tonight against the Jazz.

-- Quick

ROTUNDITYDOTNET

by damir on Jan 5, 2008 6:53 PM PST reply actions  

Brandon is "hoping to play"
Coach said he's ready to go and we need everybody.

Treat the J*zz with contempt

Remember "This is Our Paint"

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

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jan 5, 2008 6:57 PM PST reply actions  

yea,need game online
is the game anywhere online cause channelsurfing.net is only audio
only the best of the best

by soulja2boy on Jan 5, 2008 7:10 PM PST reply actions  

Mark Mason's starting PTBs
LMA
Web
Pryz
Blakey
BERoy

Miles for AK47 on the J*zz

honkaplayboys.com

by BlueBooYay on Jan 5, 2008 7:11 PM PST reply actions  

Oh
NICE HELP by LMA after Przy got torched

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 7:13 PM PST reply actions  

If we had Tyrus Thomas...
This game would be in the bag.

Blogabull taughts me thats.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 7:13 PM PST reply actions  

LOL
But really we're not at our best when we're losing and underperforming either...

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 7:14 PM PST up reply actions  

Very true
But I like to think even our darkest moments haven't gone that low into the netherworld of whininess.

Or maybe I just hang out in the right spots and avoid that chitter chatter.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 7:17 PM PST up reply actions  

I wonder if Okur
will show up at all tonight.

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 7:15 PM PST reply actions  

That possession
was craptacular though.  Bad defense.

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 7:16 PM PST reply actions  

I HEAR
CROWD NOISE!
honkaplayboys.com

by BlueBooYay on Jan 5, 2008 7:16 PM PST reply actions  

Oh wait,
that's not what you meant, huh?  He seems to be slightly tentative when running the court but when he has the ball or is defending the ball I think the adrenaline is hitting.

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 7:18 PM PST up reply actions  

Adrenaline solves most ailments
As long as he stays warm enough when sitting he should SHOULD be okay.  I hope.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 7:19 PM PST up reply actions  

LMA ANOTHER HELP BLOCK!
Deron Williams seems to be taking this game personally.

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 7:17 PM PST reply actions  

Block Party
Happening in the Rose Garden tonight

by Cethlion on Jan 5, 2008 7:17 PM PST reply actions  

Oooooh
Okur rebounding and scoring is not good.  He's playing like crap right now.  No easy ones to make him feel good.

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 7:19 PM PST reply actions  

LA...MAR...CUS!
He's a bad, baaaad man tonight.

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 7:20 PM PST reply actions  

Remember
"This is OUR PAINT!
honkaplayboys.com

by BlueBooYay on Jan 5, 2008 7:20 PM PST reply actions  

Which is pretty funny
considering the Rose Garden key is defined by the absence of paint.

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 7:21 PM PST up reply actions  

Hehe
"This is OUR VARNISH"

Sheesh

honkaplayboys.com

by BlueBooYay on Jan 5, 2008 7:23 PM PST up reply actions  

How about...
This is OUR BLANK SPOT!

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 7:23 PM PST up reply actions  

LMA loves Jazz
But basketball isn't Jazz.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 7:20 PM PST reply actions  

This sucks
Damn you Comcast and NBATV and DirecTV and all this blackout BS. Such garbage.
ROTUNDITYDOTNET

by damir on Jan 5, 2008 7:21 PM PST reply actions  

Ugh
I WANT TO SEE THE GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think I'm gonna be crying and whining more tonight than Dave Jr.

ROTUNDITYDOTNET

by damir on Jan 5, 2008 7:25 PM PST up reply actions  

To answer above...
You could kinda see the blackeye during warmups.  It doesn't look too bad, but you can see it from mid-range.  I give about ten more in-game minutes before Boozer elbows him right where the cut is.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 7:23 PM PST reply actions  

Oh Seahawks won
I don't really follow but kinda root for them when convenient.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 7:24 PM PST reply actions  

One would assume
It lasted all of 30 seconds during which we gave up 5 points, totally bricked a shot, and turned the ball over.

They said Roy left the bench area when he was out...perhaps because it was painful to sit.  He came right back.  I guess they figured if he was going to stand he might as well play.

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 7:28 PM PST up reply actions  

Roy out
He's working on the screenplay for this season and him being our is more dramatic.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 7:25 PM PST reply actions  

Deron Williams
was being stopped only because of Roy on him.

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 7:25 PM PST reply actions  

What up gangstas?
what did I miss?
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 7:25 PM PST reply actions  

Anyone else think
Paul Allen has lost weight and sharpened up his personal image?

by lee3022 on Jan 5, 2008 7:25 PM PST reply actions  

Jack times 2
Jack hurting us on two ends.

HUZZAH Roy back in.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 7:25 PM PST reply actions  

Roy in now
That experiment was short

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 7:26 PM PST reply actions  

BRANDON ROYYYY
Who said he is a bad defender?

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 7:28 PM PST reply actions  

LMA...
Tried to thread a needle.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 7:28 PM PST reply actions  

Wow
What a bad pass.

Our offense really suffers when Roy doesn't touch it a lot too.

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 7:28 PM PST reply actions  

Booz to the bench
Worked two fouls on him in the first quarter. Good work Blazers.
honkaplayboys.com

by BlueBooYay on Jan 5, 2008 7:28 PM PST reply actions  

24 second
violation, how far behind am I today?
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 7:28 PM PST reply actions  

About 2 minutes
real time.

The referees group-moons the crowd very soon.

Wait for it...  Wait for it...

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 7:29 PM PST up reply actions  

Jeepers
That is junk!
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 7:31 PM PST up reply actions  

ROY JUMP HOOK!
Is there anything he can't do?

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 7:29 PM PST reply actions  

Was that a nice dunk?
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 7:29 PM PST reply actions  

how is Roys mobility?
I also am particularly upset at comcast for this game.

by tweener on Jan 5, 2008 7:29 PM PST reply actions  

Ooph
Good steal by LMA, dribbles off leg when posting up.

Won't happen again, it's okay.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 7:29 PM PST reply actions  

Blazers
need a dribbling coach.
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 7:30 PM PST up reply actions  

I bet
I bet you heard Larry Brown was a pretty good dribbler in his day.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 7:31 PM PST up reply actions  

Only
At the Devils Point.
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 7:33 PM PST up reply actions  

Roy looks like Roy
The Mikes said he was wincing, but Roy is the Warrior King.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 7:32 PM PST reply actions  

For those who can't see
So far the pace is pretty frantic, with neither team gaining a real edge.  We've had some nice blocks but also some poor turnovers.  We've had some really nice looking shots and some bricks.  Utah too.  No way to tell which way this is going.  Nobody has control...they're just going at it tooth and nail.

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 7:32 PM PST reply actions  

Martell tips!
A generous tipper!  Over 20%!

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 7:33 PM PST reply actions  

Okay
tvants:/www.p2psports.cn/tvants?k=98d1d2a8ce956bf44cfa3486d23217d8

You need: http://tvants.en.softonic.com/download

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by damir on Jan 5, 2008 7:33 PM PST reply actions  

Nice Frye!
What a guy!  Till I die!  Oh why!

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 7:35 PM PST reply actions  

Another turnover
But that one by Sergio wasn't as bad as some of the other passes we've made.

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 7:35 PM PST reply actions  

Uh Oh
What happened on that Frye jumper?  He's automatic!  That looked like he shot a bowling ball blindfolded.

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 7:36 PM PST reply actions  

OKAY
NOW I GOT LINKS:

Windows Media:

mms:/streamwebtown.com/portah

SOPCAST:

sop:/broker.sopcast.com:3912/22033

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by damir on Jan 5, 2008 7:38 PM PST reply actions  

LMA's line
10pts, 2 rebs, 3 blocks, 1 steal

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 7:38 PM PST reply actions  

Wow
What a quarter.  Other than the turnovers, that is.

Hey folks...we shouldn't overlook this.  We are playing the Utah Jazz toe-to-toe and it's an even fight.  As I keep saying they went to the Conference Finals last year.  This is not something to be taken for granted.

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 7:38 PM PST reply actions  

Exactly what I was thinking
Eearlier this season we'd be OVERJOYED just to be toe to toe after the 1st quarter with Utah.  The Blazers have come a long way already, and they aren't even playing their best basketball this game...

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 7:39 PM PST up reply actions  

And Roy hasn't missed
If he shot every possession we'd be shooting 100%!!!

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 7:38 PM PST reply actions  

And funnily enough
I would not mind seeing that

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 7:40 PM PST up reply actions  

Call me crazy
But I don't want a big time Chris Paul type PG cause I want to put the ball in Roy's hand always.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 7:41 PM PST up reply actions  

Woof Jackie J!
Forced the pump trick, but we got the ball back.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 7:40 PM PST reply actions  

The Jazz
just made a Sergio Sandwich in the lane.

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 7:41 PM PST reply actions  

I can think of a few folks
Who would like to try that sandwich.
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 7:44 PM PST up reply actions  

They cut to Nate watching that Sergio free throw
It looked like he threw up a little bit in his mouth.

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 7:41 PM PST reply actions  

Sergio's 1 of 2
raised his FT %
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by BlueBooYay on Jan 5, 2008 7:42 PM PST up reply actions  

NOOOOOO
We stripped them, tried to break, and they stripped us right back off of the 2-on-1

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 7:42 PM PST reply actions  

Way to stay in front of your man
Sergio!

And yes, that's genuine and not sarcasm.  He really did.

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 7:42 PM PST reply actions  

Yes!
Good call!  Offensive foul on Harpring.

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 7:43 PM PST reply actions  

Egh
The quality of this stream is UGLY. But better this than nothing. I think I am like 12 mins behind.

9:20 on the clock as I submit this.

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by damir on Jan 5, 2008 7:44 PM PST reply actions  

Ugh
ANOTHER turnover.

The White Unit comes out weakly again.  We saw this the other night too.

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 7:45 PM PST reply actions  

Outlaw
Why are you going into 3 Jazz defenders when you had the open 16-footer?
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by damir on Jan 5, 2008 7:46 PM PST reply actions  

Again I say
that the White Unit has not been so much consistent as multi-pronged.  Somebody new pops up every night to help us along.  The unasked question, which is being answered right now, is what happens when nobody pops up?

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 7:47 PM PST reply actions  

I felt like it was answered...
...the other night(s) as well.  That's when we've skated by and pulled it out in the 4th.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 7:48 PM PST up reply actions  

Yah
The problem is we won't be able to skate by most of our games.

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 7:49 PM PST up reply actions  

Jack won't shoot now
one of my biggest problems with Jack is when he is playing poorly, like this game (0-2, 2 TOs, no assists) he kind of disappears. that last possesions was the perfect example. he passed up two open shots and made an unnecessary pass resulting in a hard shot for outlaw.

by sergioFTW on Jan 5, 2008 7:48 PM PST reply actions  

Only 4 down
Playing AWFUL, but only 4 down.

OUTLAW HITS!

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 7:49 PM PST reply actions  

Nice
I timed that refresh perfectly
Nice shot too
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 7:50 PM PST up reply actions  

Why do people persist
on fouling Jones on his jumpers?  We'll take it!

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 7:49 PM PST reply actions  

I wonder
If J. Jones has been fouled while shooting a 3 more than anyone else.  Feels like it.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 7:50 PM PST reply actions  

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

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 7:52 PM PST up reply actions  

Stunned
by a non called goal tend.
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by BlueBooYay on Jan 5, 2008 7:51 PM PST reply actions  

I just saw
a 4 point play
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 7:51 PM PST reply actions  

That was a great pass by Jack
and it showed how being a scoring threat can help when you're driving.  The defense collapsed on him and he found LMA for the dunk.  Sergio has to develop some of that.

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 7:51 PM PST reply actions  

I liked it better
When Sergio was unscouted.  I think he'll adjust, but they were simpler days of yore...

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 7:52 PM PST up reply actions  

dave, really?
two games ago Sergio drives to hoop, gets triple teamed pass to Joel for the dunk. count it.

by sergioFTW on Jan 5, 2008 7:55 PM PST up reply actions  

Yah
But Sergio doesn't consistently draw more than one defender when he penetrates, which makes it harder for him to pass.

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 7:56 PM PST up reply actions  

respectively i disagree
this is when i wish i had the synergy video service. i'd love to count the times and see the numbers

by sergioFTW on Jan 5, 2008 7:58 PM PST up reply actions  

Is B Roy
Gonna get his own shoes?
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 7:52 PM PST reply actions  

The NBA
Where "not supposed to make the playoffs" happens.

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 7:53 PM PST reply actions  

Was thinking
Next season:

"Where worth the wait happens"

with Oden dunking over Yao.

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by damir on Jan 5, 2008 7:54 PM PST up reply actions  

Or the season or two after
Where "more rings than a Redwood" happens

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 7:55 PM PST up reply actions  

It's still to early for that kind of talk
It's like telling people that your pregnant too soon; what if there is a miscarriage?
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 7:55 PM PST up reply actions  

You pretend
You pretend you were kidnapped and some terrorists stole the baby.  Duh.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 7:56 PM PST up reply actions  

Damn
Nancy Grace would follow that story for 6 months.
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 7:57 PM PST up reply actions  

Yah
But I want to dream a little too

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 7:57 PM PST up reply actions  

OUch
It hurts me to the soul when Rice says anybody else's bench is outplaying ours.  That is a bad sign.

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 7:54 PM PST reply actions  

That was bad
He looked like a QB who held the ball too long.
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 7:55 PM PST up reply actions  

I'm sick of blackheads
Any pointers for a guy with combination skin?
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 7:58 PM PST up reply actions  

huh
Continuation with an extra dribble?! Wtf?
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by damir on Jan 5, 2008 7:56 PM PST reply actions  

If Roy is not in yet...
Do you think he's coming back? If not, who's going to take over the fourth quarter for us?
I'm not stubborn, just obstinate

by T Darkstar on Jan 5, 2008 7:57 PM PST reply actions  

Hmm
Ball looks heavy out there.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 7:57 PM PST reply actions  

Story of the game:
Roy is not playing and we are suffering.

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 7:57 PM PST reply actions  

LMA
Needs to take over.
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 7:58 PM PST up reply actions  

Przybilla 3rd foul
We need to stay close in this last 3:30

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 7:58 PM PST reply actions  

Living in Colorado...
I have an absolute disdain for the Nugs...I forgot how much I detest Utah.
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 5, 2008 7:58 PM PST reply actions  

I have always disliked the Jazz
somewhat.  Not blind hate like against the Team-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named, but the Jazz are among my un-favorites.

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 8:00 PM PST up reply actions  

I used to hate the Jazz a LOT
I couldn't stand Malone.  Such a dirty poop head.  Now, I admire how good Deron and Boozer are and AK's all round game, but old habits die hard.

Nowhere anywhere no how close to how much I hate the Lakers though.  

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 8:01 PM PST up reply actions  

Why do they call that on LMA?
It's a spin move.  Does he need to put the ball down sooner?  replay shows he didn't lift the foot...

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 7:59 PM PST reply actions  

HUH
HOW IS THAT A DAMN TRAVEL?!?!!?!?!?!?
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by damir on Jan 5, 2008 8:00 PM PST reply actions  

It was a nice pirowet
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 8:01 PM PST up reply actions  

LMA doing more than his share
But we need a playmaker out there if Roy is hurt.  Blake seems off tonight...

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 8:00 PM PST reply actions  

Send in Raef!
Miracles can happen! Might as well be a big one.
I'm not stubborn, just obstinate

by T Darkstar on Jan 5, 2008 8:02 PM PST up reply actions  

Another perspective
is that we are doing many things badly and still down only 5.

by lee3022 on Jan 5, 2008 8:02 PM PST reply actions  

True
but we need to see a way out of it.  That's harder without Brandon.  

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 8:03 PM PST up reply actions  

See?
Whenever Jones hits, we play a HA HA HA soundbite.  What is it?

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 8:03 PM PST reply actions  

Waaay off
Looked like a great move by Outlaw, but banked it off the backboard waaaay off target.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 8:04 PM PST reply actions  

OK
That's the last offensive rebound I want to see Okur get tonight.  Seriously.

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 8:04 PM PST reply actions  

An aggressive J. jack
Is beautiful.  Nice baseline drive.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 8:05 PM PST reply actions  

Thanks Damir
Links are working.  You made my evening . . . so far.

by fatwansaboni on Jan 5, 2008 8:05 PM PST reply actions  

Yeah
I'll name my next pet after you.
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 8:06 PM PST up reply actions  

Tom Penn
Just got us a 5.3 million dollar trade exception by helping Blake off of PA's lap.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 8:05 PM PST reply actions  

OHHHH
Jack falls down with the dribble.

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 8:06 PM PST reply actions  

Woof woof again
We should be waaaaay down.

I feel good about this game still.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 8:07 PM PST reply actions  

Okur was a big factor
missing the first 2 games (injured during the 1st). He give them an dimension we have trouble dealing with.

OTH the defense by both teams is good.

by lee3022 on Jan 5, 2008 8:07 PM PST reply actions  

We're doing a nice job
Of throwing the ball away!  ZING!

We're pretty good... at dribbling the ball off our own foot!  BAWOMBA!

We're doing alright... at having less points!

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 8:08 PM PST up reply actions  

Deron Williams
is doing almost anything he wants to out there.  He can get to any spot he wants against our defense.

I think we need some Super Trout a little early tonight.

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 8:07 PM PST reply actions  

That is the question
Chances are his back stiffened up when he sat.  Will he call it a game or will they just not have him sit the whole second half?

Fortunately we have a light schedule in the coming week.

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 8:09 PM PST up reply actions  

He could have on
One of those Icy Hot pads that Shaq sells.
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 8:10 PM PST up reply actions  

Does radio have any updates?
Where is Becky Harlow when ya need her?

Is Roy okay?  Did he get my letter?

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 8:09 PM PST reply actions  

Jack responds to the pre-game love fest with
a straight-up bad half.

1-5, 1 assist, 3 turnovers, 0 rebounds.

let's hope he turns it around in the 2nd.

by sergioFTW on Jan 5, 2008 8:10 PM PST reply actions  

Wow
Lamarcus 7 rebounds already!

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 8:10 PM PST reply actions  

The Bulls and Kings are going down to the wire
When you can't handle the Kings with no Bibby, Martin, or Artest you have a problem.

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 8:12 PM PST reply actions  

Jac 28 - Pit 29
4:11 to go in the 4th, Jac has the ball with 3rd and 7.
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 8:14 PM PST up reply actions  

Don't make me mention Blogabull again
No, YOU have the problem!  If the Swiss Mister and T. Thomas would play, and everyone would else would both make all their shots AND die at the same time, then Chicago fans would be happy.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 8:14 PM PST up reply actions  

What? What? WHAT????
The Bulls do a give-and-go to BEN WALLACE.  AND HE GETS FOULED.

Now he has to win it from the free throw line.

WOW.  What the heck kind of stupid idea was that?

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 8:16 PM PST up reply actions  

HE HITS THE FIRST!
Dang.  I think Wilbur just hit my picture window.

Misses the second though.

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 8:16 PM PST up reply actions  

Miller blocked by Wallace
gets it back and IS FOULED BUT NO CALL.  WOW.  WOW.  That was a bad call.  You talk about bad calls with us but that was BAD.  The horn had not gone off yet and he gets CLOBBERED and no call.

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 8:18 PM PST up reply actions  

Maybe time expired first
that's all I can figure.  But the horn hadn't sounded.  Just an awful call if there was still time left.

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 8:19 PM PST up reply actions  

ben's rep
Is the best defender on that team.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 8:21 PM PST up reply actions  

Oops
Saw the block and the complaining, missed the replay.  Now I'M a jerk :-(

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 8:23 PM PST up reply actions  

And perhaps
We should include the refs when one says "everyone hates Brad Miller"

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 8:22 PM PST up reply actions  

See?
The Wallace signing pays for itself in the biggest win of the year for the Bulls.  Hits a CLUTCH 1 out of 2 FTs, then the block.

CHA-CHING, check earned!  Season saved!  Playoffs please!

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 8:19 PM PST up reply actions  

HOWEVER
I don't know how they're doing it, but if we had the Kings record I think most here would be happy enough.  They're doing pretty decent, considering the injuries and not being that good in the first place.  I don't know what it is.

I can't imagine Theus being a good coach, but what do I know.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 8:16 PM PST up reply actions  

He did a good job
coaching those cute high school kids on TV

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 8:17 PM PST up reply actions  

Playing horribly
and only down 3, is a nice situation to be in.
- Sam

by Samuelson on Jan 5, 2008 8:13 PM PST reply actions  

And Sergios
Still hasn't grabbed a rebound.
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 8:16 PM PST up reply actions  

you'd think with all the Sergios
they'd get at least one rebound, it's true.

by sergioFTW on Jan 5, 2008 8:21 PM PST up reply actions  

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

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 8:25 PM PST up reply actions  

Hey cool
Blazers have their very own "where amazing happens" commercial.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 8:21 PM PST reply actions  

Oh wow
Przy picks up his fourth

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 8:23 PM PST reply actions  

The Mikes
Pondering whether this is Raef's night.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 8:24 PM PST reply actions  

They just said
"You need somebody who can penetrate."  
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 8:26 PM PST up reply actions  

That's the word on Raef
You don't get 12 million to sit the bench.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 8:27 PM PST up reply actions  

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

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 8:28 PM PST up reply actions  

Losing the game is one thing
But I don't want to even imagine what Roy being out does to his averages... :-(

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 8:26 PM PST reply actions  

Not going to matter if we can't shut down the lane
Last two times Jazz have been in the varnish have been deep scores

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 8:27 PM PST reply actions  

That was nice
Player movement

Wow choke 3's going down.

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

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 8:30 PM PST up reply actions  

Uh Oh
Deron Williams getting hot trumps Martell getting hot.

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 8:29 PM PST reply actions  

better than
Deshawn's "cant feel my face" stupidness I guess.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 8:30 PM PST up reply actions  

Another Blazer
Already smells his fingers as his TM.
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 8:31 PM PST up reply actions  

Ugh
Stop giving up the wide open threes!
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by damir on Jan 5, 2008 8:30 PM PST reply actions  

Ohhhhh...MYYYYYYYYYYYYY
MARTELL STOPPED BY TREY-MART AT THE HALF!

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 8:31 PM PST reply actions  

Who the heck
turned on the shooting button?

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 8:32 PM PST reply actions  

I changed the setting
To "rookie".  Makes it easier to score until we get used to the controls.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 8:32 PM PST up reply actions  

Utah isnt cooperating
Only one hot team at a time, please!

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 8:32 PM PST reply actions  

Joel
Is a cool guy.
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 8:32 PM PST reply actions  

Man
He is working hard.  Is it from good coaching?
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 8:33 PM PST up reply actions  

MARTELL
TAKING CUES FROM JONES! Three FTs coming up!
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by damir on Jan 5, 2008 8:33 PM PST reply actions  

The pace has picked up!
The scoring is coming in threes!
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by BlueBooYay on Jan 5, 2008 8:34 PM PST reply actions  

Quick mentioned
That Martell has been learning tricks o' da' trade from Jones... that filled my heart with joy I couldn't express in any human language.

I hope it's true.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 8:34 PM PST reply actions  

Man I love this team...
Webster stepping up big time.
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by BrewBlazer on Jan 5, 2008 8:35 PM PST reply actions  

I was going to say that
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 8:37 PM PST up reply actions  

Boozer
is shorter than a a jockey in a mud pit on his jumpers

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 8:37 PM PST reply actions  

WHAT THE HECK?
WHAT IS UP WITH MARTELL?!?

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 8:37 PM PST reply actions  

Sweet
Bench loving that
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 8:38 PM PST up reply actions  

SEND MARTELL TO THE BIG EASY
That's where the all star game is being held, he can help Roy pack and stuff.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 8:38 PM PST reply actions  

MARTELL FOR THREE AGAIN!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 8:38 PM PST reply actions  

Webster is on a tear!
It's good to see the Martell from the first 5 games make an appearance!

by DonkeyShins on Jan 5, 2008 8:38 PM PST reply actions  

Defense, Defense, Defense!
Defense, Defense, Defense!
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by BlueBooYay on Jan 5, 2008 8:38 PM PST reply actions  

Web finally missed one
a three on a break.  We're forcing a ton of turnovers here.

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 8:39 PM PST reply actions  

Someone steps up...
It's always like a damn movie with these kids.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 8:39 PM PST reply actions  

Utah
Better call a time out
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 8:39 PM PST reply actions  

LOL
Now Martell is missing easier ones.  The heat has cooled.

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 8:39 PM PST reply actions  

WEBBY BLOCKS!
And PRYZZLE dunks with some SYZZLE!

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 8:40 PM PST reply actions  

LMA Miss
JOEL DUNK PUTBACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SMACK THEM DOWN!

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 8:40 PM PST reply actions  

Sloan is
"Hopin' Mad!"
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by BlueBooYay on Jan 5, 2008 8:40 PM PST reply actions  

This reminds me
of what we did to Philly the other night.  It's like the Blazer truck just rolled down the hill without its brakes and you were in the crosswalk.

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 8:41 PM PST reply actions  

wowowowowow
This team...

TEAM.

That is all.

Just...

TEAM!

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by damir on Jan 5, 2008 8:41 PM PST reply actions  

This is the best season ever
Who needs a championship?  Who needs playoffs?  This is fun no matter what.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 8:41 PM PST reply actions  

Imagine
How good they would be if they were all on HGN.
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 8:42 PM PST up reply actions  

the Home Garden Network?
The NBA would be in bad shape if their broadcast deal was with HGN.  You're just silly, a big silly head.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 8:43 PM PST up reply actions  

Hahah
Martell using some productivity enhancers, too.
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by damir on Jan 5, 2008 8:41 PM PST reply actions  

The NBA
WHERE MARTELL HAPPENS

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 8:42 PM PST reply actions  

The official stats
Hate counting blocks.  That was an easy block Webby had, and Pryz is always robbed.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 8:42 PM PST reply actions  

if he made that
the rose garden would have literally blown up
only the best of the best

by soulja2boy on Jan 5, 2008 8:43 PM PST reply actions  

I could hear/feel the crowd
through the radio.... reminds me of the last nuggets game.

by tweener on Jan 5, 2008 8:43 PM PST reply actions  

Now the Jazz
miss two free throws.

TOTAL shell-shock

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 8:43 PM PST reply actions  

From SI
"Portland has won 11 games when trailing at the half, most in the NBA."

I believe!

by hightide on Jan 5, 2008 8:44 PM PST reply actions  

Pryz did good
Playing with four fouls.
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by BlueBooYay on Jan 5, 2008 8:44 PM PST reply actions  

Crazy
Wasn't expecting this from Mr. Webster, one of the more inconsistent players during this streak.
- Sam

by Samuelson on Jan 5, 2008 8:44 PM PST reply actions  

Oooh
Martell draws a foul! Shooting 2FT!
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by damir on Jan 5, 2008 8:44 PM PST reply actions  

I want Web
to hit one more three so he gets 25 for the quarter.

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 8:45 PM PST reply actions  

I like how Frye
Does the KG/Dirk thing of not letting the ball going into the hoop during a dead ball.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 8:46 PM PST reply actions  

Mike just said
"Jarred Collins takes the blow."  A lady just got kicked out of tennis for that.
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 8:46 PM PST reply actions  

This is my first chance to join in the fun...
and OMG what in the world is going on here!!!

I just hate it when I can't join a good party until it half over.

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

by LaMarvelous on Jan 5, 2008 8:47 PM PST reply actions  

Welcome
Martell is having a relatively decent quarter.

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 8:48 PM PST up reply actions  

Now that we know...
Now that we know Martell can do this, he has to score 24 every quarter.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 8:49 PM PST up reply actions  

Relatively Decent!?!?!
This is a MARTELL-A-THON!!!
"Now LMA steals!!!!!!! And LMA DUNKS ON THE OTHER END!!!!!!!" - Dave

by LaMarvelous on Jan 5, 2008 8:50 PM PST up reply actions  

Eh. I've seen better
There was this time up at Mt. Tabor court where I was just on fire...

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 8:51 PM PST up reply actions  

LOL
I think that was a bit out of your range Martell! But love the attitude!
ROTUNDITYDOTNET

by damir on Jan 5, 2008 8:48 PM PST reply actions  

Martell got hops
He's gonna set a career high in the QUARTER if he gets one more shot.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 8:48 PM PST reply actions  

WebSlinger morphs
into Super Trout & back again.
honkaplayboys.com

by BlueBooYay on Jan 5, 2008 8:48 PM PST reply actions  

Ummm....
Get rid of Jones we don't need him??????

Go freaking Webby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My ignorance is my greatest weapon

by shenanigans on Jan 5, 2008 8:50 PM PST reply actions  

Too bad Martell didn't start this pace
in the first quarter.  He'd be in Wilt Territory.

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 8:50 PM PST reply actions  

TRADE HIGH
I love Webster, but now we can move him for Lebron!

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 8:50 PM PST reply actions  

It was a...
A still-only-9-point-lead run...

Feels like we're blowing these turkeys OUT.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 8:51 PM PST up reply actions  

Oops
I meant 11.  What the hell, continuation>!>!!

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 8:52 PM PST up reply actions  

Webster with the career game...
in just one quarter. 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 5, 2008 8:51 PM PST reply actions  

The Web-Slinger has just...
taken on the entire Utah Mob single handedly.

Making the streets safe for Blazer fans.

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

by LaMarvelous on Jan 5, 2008 8:52 PM PST reply actions  

webster
if he plays like this every game... hed literally be the next reggie miller with more hops
only the best of the best

by soulja2boy on Jan 5, 2008 8:52 PM PST reply actions  

Webster draws the defense
and dishes to Channing!  SPLAT!

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 8:53 PM PST reply actions  

Wow Martell
What did I miss watching the Republican Debate?

My favorite Blazer is having a career game and a team record quarter!

by OrygunRod on Jan 5, 2008 8:53 PM PST reply actions  

NO HE'S MINE
MY fav Blazer.  You get Taurean.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 8:55 PM PST up reply actions  

Nope
Mine.

Bought his jersey before he played a single game.

Now that's hardcore.

ROTUNDITYDOTNET

by damir on Jan 5, 2008 8:57 PM PST up reply actions  

WELL
I was BORN in Seattle and so was Martell so we are practically brothers.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 8:59 PM PST up reply actions  

Ooh
Sergio drives and draws the foul! Way to go!
ROTUNDITYDOTNET

by damir on Jan 5, 2008 8:54 PM PST reply actions  

Jeez
Martell almost set the points in quarter record.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 8:54 PM PST reply actions  

El Mago's
FT percentage is going up tonight.
honkaplayboys.com

by BlueBooYay on Jan 5, 2008 8:55 PM PST reply actions  

LOL
Sergio makes like Plastic Man with that steal!

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 8:55 PM PST reply actions  

One point off the record
for one quarter for Martell.

Great steal Sergio.

by OrygunRod on Jan 5, 2008 8:55 PM PST reply actions  

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

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 8:56 PM PST up reply actions  

Martell is tired
He needs a juice box.
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 8:57 PM PST up reply actions  

Foul out
those Jazz players.   Millsap's 4th.

by OrygunRod on Jan 5, 2008 8:57 PM PST reply actions  

Time for LMA
To finish up what he started.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 8:57 PM PST reply actions  

Martell
good enough to be the favorite of many Blazer fans Mort.

by OrygunRod on Jan 5, 2008 8:58 PM PST reply actions  

You only get one
Blazersedge rule.  I get LMA, Roy, Oden, Martell, and Trout in the 4th quarter.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 9:00 PM PST up reply actions  

Why
Does JJ Redick have his own "hot to" DVD?
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 8:58 PM PST reply actions  

Apparently
He's the best shooter ever.

...

...

<snicker>

ROTUNDITYDOTNET

by damir on Jan 5, 2008 8:59 PM PST up reply actions  

Now JONES for three!
Hey...Mike called him an Assassin!  We did that first!

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 8:59 PM PST reply actions  

LMA and Outlaw
I'm putting my money on them to close out the game.
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 8:59 PM PST reply actions  

Nice, well said
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 9:00 PM PST up reply actions  

JJ33 for 3!!!
"Now LMA steals!!!!!!! And LMA DUNKS ON THE OTHER END!!!!!!!" - Dave

by LaMarvelous on Jan 5, 2008 9:00 PM PST reply actions  

Man, I love these guys, amazing
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 9:02 PM PST up reply actions  

That's one of those shots
you shoot Travis for taking...until he hits it.

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 9:02 PM PST reply actions  

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

by LaMarvelous on Jan 5, 2008 9:02 PM PST reply actions  

Did that?
Did Sergio just have that ball hit him in the face before he rebounded it?

by joof on Jan 5, 2008 9:03 PM PST reply actions  

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

by LaMarvelous on Jan 5, 2008 9:03 PM PST reply actions  

Look at the turnaround
in turnovers.

Folks, we are now spanking them.

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 9:03 PM PST reply actions  

Is Sergio going to take Roy's minutes?
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 9:03 PM PST reply actions  

What a team
 and B Roy is not playing but Travis is and J Jack steals and feeds Sergio.   Up 14!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by OrygunRod on Jan 5, 2008 9:03 PM PST reply actions  

Well, Now...
ARE WE HAVIN' FUN YET???!!!

by Toast on Jan 5, 2008 9:04 PM PST reply actions  

I love how
Everyone is stepping up.  
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 9:04 PM PST reply actions  

I'll be honest
I didn't think we had it if Roy wasn't here for us.  But someone on this TEAM always comes through...

So many weapons.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 9:05 PM PST reply actions  

Does that make Roy a system MVP?
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 9:06 PM PST up reply actions  

Sergio is a little more physical
than Blake so will he play out the game?

by lee3022 on Jan 5, 2008 9:05 PM PST reply actions  

Roy
Why is Roy out, BTW?  I came in late.

by Toast on Jan 5, 2008 9:05 PM PST reply actions  

Bruised tailbone
Also it wasn't really fair to Utah to play him.

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 9:06 PM PST up reply actions  

It was even less fair
to the Jazz that Nate gave Martell some playing time.

by royroty on Jan 5, 2008 9:08 PM PST up reply actions  

HA HA!
Nice, Dave.

Wow, so they've done this with Roy on the bench all night?  Are you kidding me?

Lighting?  Meet bottle.  

by Toast on Jan 5, 2008 9:09 PM PST up reply actions  

Man this is so freakin fantastic.
Just loving the team ball right now.
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 5, 2008 9:06 PM PST reply actions  

Utah is becoming a...
permanent fixture in the Blazers woodshed!!!

Spankings for the bunch!!!

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

by LaMarvelous on Jan 5, 2008 9:06 PM PST reply actions  

Up 18
Unbelieveable and a Jazz turnover.

by OrygunRod on Jan 5, 2008 9:06 PM PST reply actions  

I read somewhere
someone putting words in Utah's mouth about coming into Portland with their vengeance not yet complete..... OH YEAH?! I think it's finished.

by MegaPowerBoy on Jan 5, 2008 9:07 PM PST reply actions  

An 18 point lead?!?!?
"Now LMA steals!!!!!!! And LMA DUNKS ON THE OTHER END!!!!!!!" - Dave

by LaMarvelous on Jan 5, 2008 9:07 PM PST reply actions  

Rice is right
These guys really cheer for each other.

by OrygunRod on Jan 5, 2008 9:08 PM PST reply actions  

Serg was fouled
REFS ARE SCREWING US OUT OF THIS GAME.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 9:09 PM PST reply actions  

Really?
Then the refs have their work cut out for them.

by Toast on Jan 5, 2008 9:12 PM PST up reply actions  

Rose Garden
Where Chalupas happen.
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 9:10 PM PST reply actions  

DON'T JINX IT
Sergio makes it rain chalupas!!!

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 9:10 PM PST up reply actions  

Sorry about that juju
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 9:11 PM PST up reply actions  

Paul Allen looks
more tired than anyone after the Seattle Seahawks win today.   He's had a full day of owning 2 major league franchises with wins for each.

by OrygunRod on Jan 5, 2008 9:10 PM PST reply actions  

JJ1 drives
to the FT line for two.
honkaplayboys.com

by BlueBooYay on Jan 5, 2008 9:10 PM PST reply actions  

i concur with joof
Time for some McLovin.
My ignorance is my greatest weapon

by shenanigans on Jan 5, 2008 9:10 PM PST reply actions  

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

by LaMarvelous on Jan 5, 2008 9:11 PM PST reply actions  

Sergio and Blake
Just made me look at skinheads in a whole new light.
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 9:13 PM PST reply actions  

Martell is currently at
26 points in 13:51. That's almost 1.9 points a minute, or over 90 points per 48 minutes.

by royroty on Jan 5, 2008 9:13 PM PST reply actions  

Sergio Garcia?
I quickly turned my tv to NBA Fastbreak on ESPN and they called him Garcia instead of Rodriguez.

by terryisntbald on Jan 5, 2008 9:13 PM PST reply actions  

Who's the better known Sergio?
I say Sergio Garcia easier than Rodriguez every day of the week.  I actually called him that in my head yesterday.

At least they didn't call Frye "Carol Channing".

Elizabeth

by martinezec on Jan 5, 2008 11:01 PM PST up reply actions  

Are you chaning your son?
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 9:16 PM PST up reply actions  

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

by LaMarvelous on Jan 5, 2008 9:15 PM PST reply actions  

oh, lamarcus!
that was a nice pass from sergio.

by sergioFTW on Jan 5, 2008 9:16 PM PST reply actions  

Why couldn't we have had ths kind of game ......
against the Jazz on Monday, and kept the winning streak alive!

by SurReal on Jan 5, 2008 9:16 PM PST reply actions  

I like that it ended
Shows we are still good after it is over!

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 9:17 PM PST up reply actions  

True.....but winning 13+ shows its not a fluke.
I do agree that its nice to see that we didn't start a loosing streak to match.

by SurReal on Jan 5, 2008 9:22 PM PST up reply actions  

You betcha
Of course, I believe it aint a fluke, but I like them showing the WORLD it is for real.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 9:28 PM PST up reply actions  

Is McRoberts
dressed for this game.   Come on Nate put the subs in!

by OrygunRod on Jan 5, 2008 9:16 PM PST reply actions  

It's the last time we play the Jazz
You gotta alley oop that fast break Sergio, don't worry about rubbing it in!

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 9:16 PM PST reply actions  

Isnt Green
And McRob leaving next Wednesday?  Oh well.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 9:18 PM PST reply actions  

wheels talks about beating ut 3 times in 26 days
which it totally is.  It's been like a mini playoff series, in the sense that both teams have scouted and been forced to adjust to each other in a more focused way than stand-alone opponents.  

pretty impressive to watch.  I've always been a nate  fan, but I never considered him a good game coach.  he's changing my opinion!

GO BLAZERS!!

by greyhound9 on Jan 5, 2008 9:18 PM PST reply actions  

What the heck is Utah doing
If they're going to trap then take the rub-it-in shot!

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 9:18 PM PST reply actions  

11 Win Home Streak!!!
"Now LMA steals!!!!!!! And LMA DUNKS ON THE OTHER END!!!!!!!" - Dave

by LaMarvelous on Jan 5, 2008 9:19 PM PST reply actions  

17th game win streak
i still believe that last game in utah didnt count because mcmillan wasnt their.
only the best of the best

by soulja2boy on Jan 5, 2008 9:19 PM PST reply actions  

OK
Who's the babe who was on Paul Allen's arm in Seattle and now in Portland?

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 9:19 PM PST reply actions  

I was scolded when I called a girl cute...
"To ride back home knowing we lost the game because I landed on my stupid butt? I couldn't live with it. Guys stepped it up."

by ratbastird on Jan 5, 2008 10:45 PM PST up reply actions  

Incredible.
They did it again.  And again.

We gotta play the NW division every night!

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 9:19 PM PST reply actions  

I think they are better than good
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 9:20 PM PST up reply actions  

Shooting
Blazers:

FG = 54%
3-Point = 54%
FT = 87%

Jizz:

FG = 48%
3-Point = 40%
FT = 64%

by lee3022 on Jan 5, 2008 9:20 PM PST reply actions  

Wow.
Did you mean Jazz? Because, you know, it's ok if you didn't.

by MegaPowerBoy on Jan 5, 2008 9:22 PM PST up reply actions  

No the Jazz
has rhythm and style. None of that tonight so Jizz seemed to fit better.

Updated stats (corrected after the game by sportsline.com):

Blazers:

FG = 51%
3-Point = 55%
FT = 87%

Jizz:

FG = 47%
3-Point = 40%
FT = 62%

Who would have thought the Blazers would out shoot these guys at the foul line by 25%?

by lee3022 on Jan 5, 2008 9:51 PM PST up reply actions  

This is...
...what my grandpa would call "An old-fashioned whuppin'."  I think this may change the minds of some 'experts' - especially given that BRoy pretty much didn't play tonight (9 minutes & 4 points).

by DonkeyShins on Jan 5, 2008 9:20 PM PST reply actions  

Oh man
Great game!  Thanks all!  Enjoy the post-game chatter!

Game report and jersey contest stuff will be coming up later.

--Dave

by Dave on Jan 5, 2008 9:20 PM PST reply actions  

Has McRob
upset Nate or something?   2 minutes could save an injury to a regular rotation player and give McRoberts a reward for hard work.

by OrygunRod on Jan 5, 2008 9:20 PM PST reply actions  

McRob has pink eye
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 9:22 PM PST up reply actions  

Wonder who
farted on his pillow?
honkaplayboys.com

by BlueBooYay on Jan 5, 2008 9:24 PM PST up reply actions  

My guess is Darus
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 9:26 PM PST up reply actions  

Rookie initiation
Why do you think Miles yelled at Cheeks?  He wasn't a rook, but it was his first full season as a Blazer so same thing.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 9:27 PM PST up reply actions  

Yeah, Green was already thrown into a pool
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 9:29 PM PST up reply actions  

Martell came here to chew gum
And kill Jazzers.  AND HE'S ALL OUTTA GUM once he spits the gum out he's chewing on during the courtside interview.

by Mortimer on Jan 5, 2008 9:21 PM PST reply actions  

#1 in the Division!!!!
21 Wins!!!
"Now LMA steals!!!!!!! And LMA DUNKS ON THE OTHER END!!!!!!!" - Dave

by LaMarvelous on Jan 5, 2008 9:21 PM PST reply actions  

Oops, my bad.
"Now LMA steals!!!!!!! And LMA DUNKS ON THE OTHER END!!!!!!!" - Dave

by LaMarvelous on Jan 5, 2008 10:10 PM PST up reply actions  

sergio goes for his
too ... nice to see him be a scoring threat

by greyhound9 on Jan 5, 2008 9:22 PM PST reply actions  

The only thing to make this more perfecter
(yes, I know that is bad grammar)

Too bad the Nugs didn't lose tonight.

by DonkeyShins on Jan 5, 2008 9:22 PM PST reply actions  

Very few teams lose when they don't play.
"Now LMA steals!!!!!!! And LMA DUNKS ON THE OTHER END!!!!!!!" - Dave

by LaMarvelous on Jan 5, 2008 9:30 PM PST up reply actions  

Yes, I know...
However, if the Nuggets had played tonight, and lost then this would make it the perfect evening:  revenge on Utah for breaking the streak, proof that the Blazers can win without Roy, the return of Martell as a scoring force and the Blazers taking the NW Division without having to worry about losing it the next time the Nuggets play.

We're talking storybook, here...  :-)

by DonkeyShins on Jan 5, 2008 10:03 PM PST up reply actions  

We BEAT these turkeys...
for every stat I can see!!!
"Now LMA steals!!!!!!! And LMA DUNKS ON THE OTHER END!!!!!!!" - Dave

by LaMarvelous on Jan 5, 2008 9:24 PM PST reply actions  

I also noticed
the lovely lady with Paul.   What a day for him and a lovely lass to share it with!

Seahawks win and Blazers win.

Mike and Mike make great points about our guys.

I hope this does give Martell much more confidence.   He is still very young and needs ongoing support and encouragement.   Tonight will keep him going for a few games.   He is growing up in front of our eyes.

by OrygunRod on Jan 5, 2008 9:28 PM PST reply actions  

Outlaw's dunk from the other night
Was just one of NBA Fast Break's plays of the week.
"When you're pushed... Killing's as easy as breathing." - Josh "Rambo" McRoberts

by tominhawaii on Jan 5, 2008 9:30 PM PST reply actions  

wow
No. SCREW YOU NBATV.

NBA MEMORABLE MOMENT...

Yep... 2000.

WCF.

JERKS

ROTUNDITYDOTNET

by damir on Jan 5, 2008 9:34 PM PST reply actions  

That highlight of the dunk attempt
was awesome.  He had no real shot at getting that in, but it was more a demonstration of his control over the game.
- Sam

by Samuelson on Jan 5, 2008 9:42 PM PST reply actions  

WOW!!!
What an AWESOME GAME!!!

I loved Martell's dunk attempt!!!  Too bad he didn't make that.  I also loved the attitude he showed after he missed it.  I can't wait until that entire quarter is youtubed... someone... seriously... start doing some video editing with some good music and POST VIDEOS!!!

"To ride back home knowing we lost the game because I landed on my stupid butt? I couldn't live with it. Guys stepped it up."

by ratbastird on Jan 5, 2008 10:42 PM PST reply actions  

I hope that someone...
is putting together a proper youtube also.

Way to go, snagging that great "Dave Quote" for your signature line.

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

by LaMarvelous on Jan 6, 2008 12:56 AM PST up reply actions  

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