Tale of Two Nights For Young Western Captain (B-Roy Post)

by zotsi on Nov 1, 2008 12:57 PM PDT

By his own admission, Brandon Roy wasn't ready to play Tuesday night. The third-year guard went just 5-for-15 with 5 assists as the Blazers got wiped out by the Lakers in their season opener.

The Blazers' captain made sure none of that was to occur again on Friday.

The youngster looked nothing short of lethal against the Spurs. He drove to the basket with a level of aggression raised even from what he showed throughout a productive first two years in the league. That earned him seven trips to the foul line. But it was his midrange game that truly astounded.

Roy looked as comfortable as I've ever seen him taking the ball in isolation sets, breaking down his defender with a hard dribble move at the top of the key and then pulling back to rise rise up for a jumper. His entire shooting motion looked fluid and natural, and he rose above Spurs defenders with what seemed like startling ease throughout the evening. He finished with 26 points on 10-of-19 shooting to go with 7 assists, and he made it abundantly clear once more that he is the catalyst that makes this young Blazers team go. It was a very nice recovery for both him and his team from a rough season opener in LA.

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this is a tight article, and would make an excellent fan shot. C’mon baby, don’t fear the fan-shots.

ROY for Finals MVP!!!

by 50backflips on Nov 1, 2008 2:46 PM PDT reply actions

yeah, I should have posted this in the fanshots

would have made more sense there

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by zotsi on Nov 1, 2008 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Roy has stepped his game up

He looks crisp and aggressive. Strong and fast. He’s really worked on his core and leg strength, it’s obvious when watching that silky pull back J. His legs will now allow his body to do what his mind wants.

Roy’s got a nasty game this year.

Witty Unpredictable Talent and Natural Game

by iDea on Nov 1, 2008 6:09 PM PDT reply actions