Blazers-Miami Game thoughts
by ColoradoBlazerFan on Nov 12, 2008 8:03 PM PST
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PrintOverall it was a decent game during stretches, but there were periods during the game that where we looked lost and confused. Hopefully, the team is learning how to deal with changing defenses as the season goes on, because other teams will take much more advantage of that than Miami was able to. Wade got his 4th 30 point night and lucky for us, nobody else was stroking it.
Oden looked very mediocre tonight. I expected to see much more. Other than a few blocks, he seemed a little out of position defensively and a step slow. I think there is too much thinking going on up there. He just needs to play basketball. I'd have to give a C for this outing. Note to Greg - pass out of the double team right away. He doesn't seem to appreciate the skill of the other teams defense. You aren't in Ohio anymore....this is the NBA.
The last 4 minutes were painful. What's the deal with trying to milk the clock and not lose. I'd like to know what Nate's game plan was at that time because 3 possessions in a row were: take the ball up slowly, dribble, wait for the shot clock to lapse to 6 seconds, take a contested desperation shot as the clock winds down......ahhhhhhh.
Can we now stop saying that Rudy can't create his own shot.....PLEASE! What's a Spaniard gotta do to get some shot creating love?
Did someone make a mistake on the boxscore? Nearly 19 minutes for Sergio! He looked pretty decent although he wasn't going up against any kind of "Championship Defense"
Roy and Rudy won this game tonight.
Cheers
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This was an even more professional game than Orlando
People are going to be frustrated with some of the turnovers we made, and some were bad, but overall we controlled the tempo and the game itself for about 43 of 48 minutes.
That’s damn good basketball.
This was a MUCH more convincing win IMO than Orlando, and the Orlando win was fairly convincing. Chalking up a loss at NO, then we can shoot for two more to finish 4-1. :D
Note about greg too
Greg looked fairly decent IMO all thigns considered. Nothing remarkable, but he altered shots, took away lanes and created double teams, (although he couldn’t capitalize).
Had a couple of brain-dead plays on defense, but mostly a solid showing for someone you’re easing back into the game.
by JordanLeDoux on Nov 12, 2008 8:10 PM PST up reply actions
he did change the game
sometimes for the better,sometimes for the worse. He did draw double teams, which looked like it surprised him (me too – he hadn’t even scored an NBA basket and was doubled?). When the play came at him, his defense was good; reacting to something behind him, not so much.
More than anything else, he looked like he has to find his way in the offensive sets, get his stamina back, and play with less inhibition. I liked what I saw, in general
"its tough to play with one eye, unless you're a pirate." Delonte West
"una canasta a Pau en la cara" Rudy
by Honka Playboy on Nov 12, 2008 8:20 PM PST up reply actions
I agree
his basketball conditioning isnt here yet, but I thought it was a fairly good outing. Even though he was realy only effective for the first two minutes both times her came in. real heavy feet towards the end of his playing time
The pictures kinda small, but Im giving the C's a big thumbs down
by Blazermaniac77 on Nov 12, 2008 8:30 PM PST up reply actions
He looked like a punk @$$ rookie
He wasn’t up to the speed of the game and he looked tired after about five minutes of play. This too shall pass.
I couldn’t be happier that he didn’t start. He’s kind of JaMarcus Russell’y. I think Oden will be starting in about 10 games though. He needs to be less passive and get in game shape.
OT: Can I do that “@$$” thing? It’s following the rules but also seems like cheating.
your worst post ever
EVER!!!
Lord, help me to be the kind of person my psychiatrist medicates me to be
Agreed
Way sub-par Tom. But your body of work still stands you in good stead. Just don’t do it again. Or else.
"We don't back down to nobody." --Joel Przybilla
Oden was a "punk at-dollar-dollar rookie"? Wow!
I don’t even know what that means, but it sounds sweet!
He'll get better
but right now he jumps twice and gets tired.
OT: no you can't
you should know better
Woof
by Charles Barkley McLovin on Nov 12, 2008 8:36 PM PST up reply actions
apparently he can
seems pretty borderline even for TiHa. Here’s what the site conversation rules state:
The all-symbols substitute ($#%#) is allowable because it does not lead anyone to think any word they don’t want to. (And it brings up warm, fuzzy associations with childhood comics like Hi and Lois and Hagar the Horrible.) But even ONE letter with symbols is not allowed!
Still doesnt mean it cant be flagged, even tho Im not going to. Can you read my mind TiHa, I’m sending you a telepathic message
Lord, help me to be the kind of person my psychiatrist medicates me to be
He was only 29
He just looked old because he lived that musician life-style.
"We don't back down to nobody." --Joel Przybilla
he did look rookish and rookieish.
although i’m not sure what rookish means.
Greg Oden, where posters happen.
Er, maybe that's because he IS a rookie
A 20-year-old rookie, in fact, playing his first real NBA game. (The first game didn’t count because he got injured right out of the gate.) Add to that the fact that GO’s conditioning sucks because he hasn’t played real basketball for a year, and that the whole WORLD is watching and critiquing his every more, and I’d say he did just fine.
Granted, Oden’s presence probably hurt the team slightly more than it helped tonight, but that’s largely because his teammates don’t know how to play with him yet. That’s also part of the rookie process: your new teammates must learn your game and the best way to utilize you. I expect that Oden’s presence in the lineup will become more of a plus with each succeeding game. Pretty soon, he’s going to be adding PLENTY!
Patience, Blazer fans, patience.
"We don't back down to nobody." --Joel Przybilla
by hurryup09 on Nov 12, 2008 9:18 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
it's easy to be patient
when we are winning on the road.
regarding @$$...
That’s in the bible, can’t be a swear even if you spelled it out. (I don’t know if it will actually fly, but that got me out of elementary school punishment, so it’s worth a shot).
Travis Outlaw is an alien, but in a good way.
Awesome Graphic was provided by CIC, because he felt like he should be hazed.
by Clevelander among roses on Nov 12, 2008 9:03 PM PST up reply actions
weren't prostitutes in the bible
sweeeeeeet… threesomes for everyone!
Greg Oden, where posters happen.
Excuse me
no religion on this site. You’re elementary school was obviously a lot more tolerant. I would guess it was some kind of breeding ground for weaklings. Also, I really don’t know what the bible is. I would imagine that if you asked the players what the bible is, they would tell you that it’s the playbook.
What, now we can't talk about Oden
alternate spelling of Odin the Norse God. I’m sure he ha many worshipers and you are unilaterally denying his fanship discussion at Blazersedge. Hogwash. I think Greg will be Born-again.
jfy Bible is an acronym -- b.i.b.l.e.
several moons ago during the JB era, I saw a story on a minister who was with the team and gathered them together and said the bible is a like an NBA playbook. It stands for Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth.
Lord, help me to be the kind of person my psychiatrist medicates me to be
yep unless I dreamed it and cant tell the difference anymore
speaking of moons, check out tonights Harvest moon. Inspiring!
Lord, help me to be the kind of person my psychiatrist medicates me to be
I'd just like to see him jump for defensive rebounds.
A few occasions I remember seeing him just stand flat footed and reach in the air for the ball only to see a Miami player grab it.
My favorite teams are the Blazers and any team that is playing the Lakers.
by OCBlazerFan1 on Nov 13, 2008 9:14 AM PST up reply actions
On Oden
He had 2 blocks in 16 minutes. He clearly looked out of shape and like he was confused during a number of sets. When he gets his wind back he will be devastating defensively that was something that was apparent even with him incredibly out of shape. He looked like he had slimmed down his frame a bit and it looked great. I was hoping for more but I saw enough to know he will be a huge asset down the road.
He's Coming! Oden Slayer of Giants
he also changed a few shots too in the paint
that we were able to rebound.
Right in fact
he should have gotten three as he swatted one in rhythm during a possible and 1 situation. I see him getting 4 blocks a game potentially once he gets in shape and gets heavy minutes. I’m not saying he averages 4 blocks just that he will regularly get 4+ blocks in a game.
He's Coming! Oden Slayer of Giants
Between the anticipation inflation and the homer inflation, we could have here the most overrated 3 pts./2 reb./2 blk./2 TO 16 minutes in the history of organized basketball...
"I’m glad Sergio played well in pre-season, but he should be getting killed for whining. He ain’t that important to the country of Spain, let alone the Trail Blazers." --Mortimer Pritchard
by timbo on Nov 12, 2008 9:05 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Tommy Bahamas had it right -- a blundering rookie out of his element...
"I’m glad Sergio played well in pre-season, but he should be getting killed for whining. He ain’t that important to the country of Spain, let alone the Trail Blazers." --Mortimer Pritchard
Timbo trashing a guy everyone else is excited about.
Go figure. I guess the players that we really have to worry about are the ones he ignores.
What are you talking about??
Greg was great…..he finished an entire basketball game!!!!
"Fez, the foundation of any good relationship is three little words: I-don't-know.
What're you doing? I don't know.
What're you thinking about? I don't know.
Who's that under you? I don't know. "
-Michael Kelso
It's a Win !
In the last two games, the Blazers have taken control in the 4th Quarter. That’s what good teams do to win games, and to do so on the road is huge.
Brandon and Rudy looked very good. Sergio played crunch time minutes, and played great. There was a lot to like about this win.
New Orleans will be a huge test on Friday.
Phil
I agree - I think N.O. is the ultimate test for this road trip
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NO is beatable, but they're gonna be fired up after getting dropped at home by the Lakers. PDX needs to play a hell of a lot better than they have so far, that's for sure...
"I’m glad Sergio played well in pre-season, but he should be getting killed for whining. He ain’t that important to the country of Spain, let alone the Trail Blazers." --Mortimer Pritchard
yes
and they have one of the best point guards in the league to attack our WORST position. Can you say ouch?
Greg Oden, where posters happen.
maybe we'll see bayless
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by Philthyanimal on Nov 12, 2008 9:57 PM PST up reply actions
i kinda doubt it, bayless hasn't come off the bench yet, i doubt will expect in the case of an injury
This thread needs more COWBELL!!
he played a few times
he had 15 mins the first game against la…sergio hasn’t logged more than 15 mins til tonight. i was thinking we might see bayless since i doubt sergio or blake would do a good job defending him, but then again thats probably why he was in the race for mvp.
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by Philthyanimal on Nov 12, 2008 11:05 PM PST up reply actions
bayless wont play 'sept in junk time
Nate needs a whipping boy and the rook is the obvious choice. Besides, Nate figures carrying all the teams luggage around will stretch out his arms.
Lord, help me to be the kind of person my psychiatrist medicates me to be
I agree, and my man LMA is going to have to do a lot better than he did tonight
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yes PLEASE
he’s on my fantasy league and that type of shooting is going to kill me.
INSIDE aldridge… finish INSIDE!!!
Greg Oden, where posters happen.
in the context of the game
i dont think he did as poorly as his stats show…the heat clearly wanted to take him out of the game and kept on doubling him and giving him all kinds of pressure. when they left him with only 1 defender in the post, he made them pay. he did have some brain farts and botched dunks, but i don’t think his mistakes really ever costed us the game.
he definitely contributed during our stretch where our most effective unit was in the game (Serg, Rudy, Frye, Trout, LMA)
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by Philthyanimal on Nov 12, 2008 9:36 PM PST up reply actions
Thanks for your encouraging point of view...
sometimes it is not easy to see the more obscure stuff.
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I'd be willing to bet LaMarcus has never missed a point blank shot as badly as he did
Not only that … he did it twice !!! Yikes !!! I hope he got those out of his system.
Phil
N.O. the ultimate test?
I strongly disagree. This game was the ultimate test.
When you go on the road to Orlando and N.O., you can play great and still lose. You hope to get some of those, but they aren’t really the test of whether you are a good team or not, because even the elites lose those games often enough.
The real test of a good team is going on the road and beating average teams. Average teams win their home games. Good teams protect the home court and can beat the average teams on the road half the time. Miami is probably a mid-level team, weak on the road and tough at home. We beat them, and it didn’t look like an accident. We passed the test, we are a good team right now.
Losing at N.O. will prove nothing one way or another. Winning will just prove what we already proved in Orlando — on our night, we can even beat the top teams on the road.
The most amazing thing about my amazing ego is I have amazingly little about which to be egotistical.
The pick and roll this year will emphasize "roll" followed by "dunk", followed by the wailings and lamentations of your women.
ohhhhhh........kay.
uh… uh…. ummmm…. uh…. I’m trying to figure this out. Hmmm…. uh… well…. yea. I guess. Im going to ruminate on this today and get back later on it. Something isnt clicking with what you mean.
Lord, help me to be the kind of person my psychiatrist medicates me to be
Oh, well
At least I had lots of words in that post, so I can be happy about that part of it.
The most amazing thing about my amazing ego is I have amazingly little about which to be egotistical.
The pick and roll this year will emphasize "roll" followed by "dunk", followed by the wailings and lamentations of your women.
My question for Nate
Why leave Travis in with Nic on the bench when you are protecting a lead?But a great game and Greg will be fine,Rudy is Rudy,what you see is what you get and I really like what I see.
by southern oregon on Nov 12, 2008 8:19 PM PST reply actions
No kidding...I like what I see too
Evidently so did Jon Barry (not that means anything)
"Fez, the foundation of any good relationship is three little words: I-don't-know.
What're you doing? I don't know.
What're you thinking about? I don't know.
Who's that under you? I don't know. "
-Michael Kelso
by 92wastheyear on Nov 12, 2008 8:22 PM PST up reply actions
why leave Travis in
I’d guess that decision comes down to Travis’ experience. I like Batum starting but feel very confident with having Travis finish. He came thru with a nice driving layup late and some key boards. Too early to put a rook in a tight game late.
Lord, help me to be the kind of person my psychiatrist medicates me to be
Travis is hte man in the 4th Quarter
he proved that last year. He has the expereince and knows how to take big shots and win games. Tonight he was out there to spread the floor when Roy or Sergio drove the lane and hit the three if he was open. I like him out there in the 4th
Woof
by Charles Barkley McLovin on Nov 12, 2008 8:38 PM PST up reply actions
I was hoping for Batum
to get back in when Wade was going off. Travis doesn’t have the foot speed to stay in front of him.
by ColoradoBlazerFan on Nov 12, 2008 8:25 PM PST up reply actions
so funny
how many players in the NBA have the ability to shut down Wade? I’m not sure Travis was given the assignment anyways
Lord, help me to be the kind of person my psychiatrist medicates me to be
Granted that few can guard him
but I thought Batum could stay in front of him better than most of our team. Then again, nobody’s paying me to coach.
by ColoradoBlazerFan on Nov 12, 2008 8:29 PM PST up reply actions
We were switching on everything
correctly I might add. LaMarcus guarded him a lot out there in the 4th. I’d rather have Wade be shooting jumpers over LMA than driving the lane
Woof
by Charles Barkley McLovin on Nov 12, 2008 8:40 PM PST up reply actions
it helps roy
Everyone aside from Sergio was a threat to score…plus batum might not be able to guard 4’s. If we somehow managed to get batum and sergio in the same lineups there would have been a lot of doubleteams.
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by Philthyanimal on Nov 12, 2008 8:37 PM PST up reply actions
What I don't get
Is that he’s supposed to be a “defensive minded coach” but he ends games with his offense on the court. That’s a good way to end a football game, but I’m not sure if it’s a good idea in basketball games. It’s working, so I will not complain.
although we were protecting a lead
we tend to go iso with roy late in games and having both batum and sergio in the lineup would have made it tougher on roy to score.
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by Philthyanimal on Nov 12, 2008 9:38 PM PST up reply actions
Protecting a lead
Two ways to do this:
1. Stop the other team from scoring a lot.
2. Score a lot.
When the other team has Wade, and he’s on fire (as he has been for four straight games now), you aren’t likely to be able to stop them from scoring too effectively. Option 2 made more sense.
The most amazing thing about my amazing ego is I have amazingly little about which to be egotistical.
The pick and roll this year will emphasize "roll" followed by "dunk", followed by the wailings and lamentations of your women.
Oden was a rookie big in his first real game
And he looked like it.
Expectations people.
Rudy on the other hand… muy caliente!
Red hot and rollin once again
the chemistry is fantastic on this team, and hopefully it will quash any more ridiculous trade for trades sake rumors.
Lord, help me to be the kind of person my psychiatrist medicates me to be
Also
What was the deal with leaving Sergio in but having Roy handle the ball? I don’t get that move at all. And Nate even kept doing it after a timeout. Weird.
But his 3 point shot is till superior
"Fez, the foundation of any good relationship is three little words: I-don't-know.
What're you doing? I don't know.
What're you thinking about? I don't know.
Who's that under you? I don't know. "
-Michael Kelso
by 92wastheyear on Nov 12, 2008 8:30 PM PST up reply actions
yes
it was strange, perhaps to reward sergio for a good game? It seemed like the offense that was moving so well really went sluggish, but I do appreciate having the ball in roys hands at the end.
I thought Sergio played real well
there is very little to complain about when talking about Sergio’s game tonight
The pictures kinda small, but Im giving the C's a big thumbs down
by Blazermaniac77 on Nov 12, 2008 8:33 PM PST up reply actions
Sergio had a good game and was smiling even after coming out late for Blake
Im glad Sergio is having fun and getting time… I hope Nate’s not just showcasing him though.
Lord, help me to be the kind of person my psychiatrist medicates me to be
even if he is
At least his value is rising. I like Sergio’s game and I kind of hope we don’t trade him. However the fact is that eventually we will need to consolidate our roster. Right now we are three deep at PG, three deep at SF(when Webster gets back) and three deep at PF (not including Randolph) and none of that includes the amount of time that we have two SG in at the same time in Roy and Rudy.
The scary thing is, let say we trade 1 PG, 1 SF, 1 PF, and RLEC all for just one quality player. We will still be pretty stacked.
Hypothetical
Sergio
Outlaw
Frye
RLEC
All traded for a starting PG to be named later
We then will still have Bayless with out any playing time
If we trade it for a Starting SF
Batum or Webster has no playing time
If we trade it may have to be BLOCK BUSTER! Or we still will be in a number crunch.
The pictures kinda small, but Im giving the C's a big thumbs down
by Blazermaniac77 on Nov 12, 2008 10:25 PM PST up reply actions
3 deep at the point?
I assume you mean Bayless as the teams 3rd pg. Depth isnt a word that seems to work for me. I still think any trade destroys the team chemistry thats already in place and would be an unnecessary gamble. PG may be the teams “weakest” position, but Blake and Sergio dollar for dollar are good fits, just like Web and Trout, both of them are signed to deals that fit in the PTB scheme for several years. I do not believe KP has a win it all now by making a blockbuster trade; that was the Bob Whitsett philosophy and look how that worked out. Its hard for many fans to be patient, but most of those fans are of the chocolate chip cookie variety if you get my drift.
Lord, help me to be the kind of person my psychiatrist medicates me to be
I wasn't arguing FOR a trade
And yes I would call the point position 3 deep (and I’m sure all the Bayless future PG of the PTB fan club would agree) at least in wanting PT. I would also agree that TO and Marty are both good fits, but what do we do with Batum then?
I love the way the team is playing, and I’d hate to see any of these guys go, especially with the chemistry they are all showing. But I go back to what I said before, EVENTUALY they will have to consolidate the roster, because if you think that this team will look the same in two years you are crazy! We have a lot of cap coming this summer, and we have a lot of young talent that other teams will want.
I know we are we are on a win streak, but we can get better, and if KP doesn’t look to get better, then he’s not doing his job. We have too many talented players and not enough playing time. If nothing is done eventually two things will happen either if at some point we don’t trade some of these players they will just leave and we‘ll get nothing for them. Or the lack of PT for some of these players will hurt the chemistry (which I would call natural, for people of this talent and bright futures).
Like I said, I love this team, and it’s players but at some point in order to get better we will need to do something. But for right now lets get hyped for N.O. cheer for every player on the team and be glad that we are in this type of position to be huge fans for the most exiting team in the NBA. Go Blazers!
The pictures kinda small, but Im giving the C's a big thumbs down
by Blazermaniac77 on Nov 13, 2008 10:14 AM PST up reply actions
I didnt say you were arguing for a trade
I was referring to the countless posts clamoring for a trade, as I have done many times.
Not to split hairs here, we seem to be in general agreement. As to Bayless, I hesitate to call him a true PG, as he comes across as a scorer more then a distributor. Time will tell, but its hard to define his true role without his getting any significant minutes.
As to the look of the team in a couple years, again, time will tell. I see a solid core of players KP has built up. The versatility of having so many good players at SF might be deceiving. Web signed a bargain basement deal to stay with the PTB, as did Outlaw, when both of them on the open market likely would have fetched more bank elsewhere. The beauty of these guys is although they have traditionally defined labels, they also can slide up or down a position as Nate sees fit.
Sure KP is entertaining every and all trade offers, but at the same time, he is in no hurry to deal these guys for the next big thing. Seems almost every current Blazer with the exception of Sergio has come out and stated they have a desire to continue to play for Portland, and they most of all recognize that means sacrificing minutes for a greater good. If there’s one element this team isnt over-loaded on its ego.
Only one guys who really comes to mind as to possible trade value rather then let go with nothing to show, and thats Channing Frye and Bayless. I have nothing to base that on besides feeling however. The other obvious roster spots to go include RLEC and Randolph. Its only one cats opinion though and I respect yours as well, even if Im not sold.
Im glad the enthusiasm has returned until our next two game losing streak, and you’re absolutely right to focus our energy for tomorrow nights game.
Go Trail Blazers!
Lord, help me to be the kind of person my psychiatrist medicates me to be
yup
I think we agree on most everything.
Im loving all the PTB love! and so happy for
just like the 89-90 video year book was titled
The Return to Rip City!
The pictures kinda small, but Im giving the C's a big thumbs down
by Blazermaniac77 on Nov 13, 2008 6:41 PM PST up reply actions
No trades before we are sure about what we have.
Sergio + Rudy = 16
Sergio + Bayless = 16
Batum 8+8=16
i dont get it either
We were struggling a bit with Roy at the 1…but Nate made the adjustment after a few possessions and Sergio took over as 1. I like Sergio…but if he isn’t going to be the PG, its kind of useless for him to be there. I’d rather have Blake in for his shooting. Sergio wasn’t hurting us with his defense, so I guess Nate was rewardsing him.
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by Philthyanimal on Nov 12, 2008 8:40 PM PST up reply actions
I knid of liked Sergio in there in the 4th
he has a great ability to penetrate into the lane and kick it out for open threes. Plus there are a lot more better defensive shooting guards than there are pgs.
I think Nate is still tinkering and trying to figure out which lineups work best in the 4th. And hey, we are still winning while he is tinkering!
Woof
by Charles Barkley McLovin on Nov 12, 2008 8:43 PM PST up reply actions
i liked sergio in the 4th as well
our offense has struggled in 4th qs this year…especially when there has been no ball movement. thats why a lot of our large leads get dwindled down by the end of the game. the game was close, but i’m just glad it hasn’t been as close as some of the games we’ve recently had. sergio has had 4th quarter stints in like 4 or 5 of the games this year…but he’s never really had crunch time minutes before…hell i think he only had crunch time minutes once last year (against atl). i hope he can keep it up.
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by Philthyanimal on Nov 12, 2008 8:59 PM PST up reply actions
The Spanish fans are wearing him down...
"I’m glad Sergio played well in pre-season, but he should be getting killed for whining. He ain’t that important to the country of Spain, let alone the Trail Blazers." --Mortimer Pritchard
LOL
Yeah, I’m sure Nate scans the Spanish newspapers before every game to find out what they think.
The most amazing thing about my amazing ego is I have amazingly little about which to be egotistical.
The pick and roll this year will emphasize "roll" followed by "dunk", followed by the wailings and lamentations of your women.
Oh
I forgot about that aspect. Well, that makes sense. I told him to.
The most amazing thing about my amazing ego is I have amazingly little about which to be egotistical.
The pick and roll this year will emphasize "roll" followed by "dunk", followed by the wailings and lamentations of your women.
Why has Roy coughed up the ball in crunch time over the last few games?
It seems he’s not protecting the ball as well as he used to….or was he always getting his pocket picked?
I didn't mean to turn you on
Even the superstars have turnovers...
what is amazing is how low Roy’s turnovers are given the amount of time he has the ball in his hands
because he is
the number 1 and number two and possibly number 3 focus for all defenses against us.
Teams know about Roy now. He’ll figure it out, but until then… he’s going to have a rough start. Rudy and others excelling are going to help brandon as well.
Greg Oden, where posters happen.
Wade hacked Roy on that one steal out top
He reached in and made plenty of contact. That’s a sure foul call—unless you’re a superstar playing down the stretch at home. I think Roy realized that, so he didn’t even protest the non-call.
"We don't back down to nobody." --Joel Przybilla
I like Rebeccas post game question to B-Roy
Is Rudy a keeper?
Lord, help me to be the kind of person my psychiatrist medicates me to be
With softball questions like that
she could moderate Hardball and MSNBC could fire Chris Matthews.
Kidding….a little bit.
by ColoradoBlazerFan on Nov 12, 2008 8:36 PM PST up reply actions
can we trade Haarlow and Cash to ESPN for Erin Andrews?
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by Philthyanimal on Nov 12, 2008 8:41 PM PST up reply actions
I dunno man...Erin Andrews is pretty hot
I like Haarlow too, but sometimes shes got that look like she stayed out too late partying with married NBA players.
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by Philthyanimal on Nov 12, 2008 9:32 PM PST up reply actions
We have to keep her
I’m not sure what to call it (it isn’t salary matching, for sure), but she’ll be sent to San Antonio in the Parker/Longoria acquisition.
The most amazing thing about my amazing ego is I have amazingly little about which to be egotistical.
The pick and roll this year will emphasize "roll" followed by "dunk", followed by the wailings and lamentations of your women.
She should have asked Sergio instead...that would have been more entertaining.
Can I buy you a fish sandwich?
Sergio needs to propose quickly
to Rudy…or else Twiggs or Jon Barry will try to steal him. Plus that way they can save money on health insurance.
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by Philthyanimal on Nov 12, 2008 9:11 PM PST up reply actions
Now that I think about it...
If I could only choose two players to create a game winning shot, it would be Roy and Rudy…sorry Travis you would have to be #3.
by ColoradoBlazerFan on Nov 12, 2008 8:34 PM PST reply actions
Interestingly,
This game turned out similar to Orlando’s in terms of the lead changes. We got out to a big lead at the end of the first, miami closed in to 3 at the half, took the lead after 3 quarters, and then we powered back to an 8 pt win. Similar things in the Orlando game, winning the first and fourth, losing the second and third.
thats because of our bench.
I think we will see that all year
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by winnerwinner on Nov 12, 2008 9:04 PM PST up reply actions
one a game at least
maybe 2 if we are lucky
Woof
by Charles Barkley McLovin on Nov 12, 2008 8:45 PM PST up reply actions
sorry SO
it’ll be the under. Teams are going to figure it out quick and won’t work as often against teams that actually have interior defenders.
Lord, help me to be the kind of person my psychiatrist medicates me to be
Agreed
I’ll take the under on 54.
right now they’re at 4 in 8 games
Greg Oden, where posters happen.
But Sergio's PT is increasing....
The most amazing thing about my amazing ego is I have amazingly little about which to be egotistical.
The pick and roll this year will emphasize "roll" followed by "dunk", followed by the wailings and lamentations of your women.
When Oden came in the first time, our defense was great.
Our offense started to sputter. We would pass to Greg, he’d wait for the double team to get there ( I would have liked to see him just go at the hoop before the double team came), and then we relied on the outside shot in the second quarter…instead of getting the easy points inside. Go figure.
Can I buy you a fish sandwich?
he didn't seem like he knew how to operate in the offense
not suprising after sitting out a whole year
Woof
by Charles Barkley McLovin on Nov 12, 2008 8:46 PM PST up reply actions
true that on Oden moving immediately upon catching the entry
I do not mind a few offensive fouls if it gets him in rhythmn
Congrats to the trainers getting
Roy ready for this game. I wish I could get the same kind of treatment. I’ve been having back spasms for a couple of years now.
by ColoradoBlazerFan on Nov 12, 2008 8:46 PM PST reply actions
On another topic,
How bout them heat dancers? Dang I would love to be a fly on the wall in their warmups…
How about a fly on the wall
in the dressing room….even better!
by ColoradoBlazerFan on Nov 12, 2008 8:54 PM PST up reply actions
better than SLC dancers
but i gots to stay loyal to the blazer dancers.
Greg Oden, where posters happen.
The orlando ones
looked horrible….
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My Translation: My Dad is a dude just like me, and my sons are dudes like me also. I love that.
Season Tix: Section 315, with my sons
oden will be fine
i dont mind if he gets 8pts and 5 boards a game, as long as hes contesting shots and forcing opponents into shooting lower % shots, stuff that doesnt appear in stats but helps us win games.
I can't believe Oden's conditioning
He looks absolutely gassed after running up and down the court a couple times. It’s not like he’s active out there moving and jumping around. Someone buy him the Gazelle from Tony Little.
BINGO, BANGO, BONGO
I didnt think so
Oden played alot longer then expected, and Rice and Barrett commented he didnt look immediatly winded, but after that long first stretch they said he was gassed. Its going to take Oden, like anyone, time to get in basketball shape.
Lord, help me to be the kind of person my psychiatrist medicates me to be
What I liked
crisp ball movement at times.
easy scoring.
rebounding like crazy
oden in play
team work
inside game
What I didn’t like
stalled ball movement
protecting the lead with four freaking minutes to go
lack of rebounding
lack of inside game
oden was ugly
I’m happy. We’ve improved a LOT over that utah game that would have had me ticked even if we won. Oden stunk, but I actually expect that. I could have drafted oden in fantasy league and didn’t because he’s NOT starting the year burning up the league. I didn’t think he was this far behind, but I knew he wasn’t super far ahead. The END of teh season is when we’ll see the beast that is Oden.
So we had ups and downs. We’re young and that’s to be expected. We’ve improved and we’re winning teams by decent margins now. Not this one poitn luck crud.
It’s obvious nate is still also feeling out his line up. I like what’s going on and I’m very hopeful it’ll click in about ten games.
Greg Oden, where posters happen.
dear colorado blazer fan
this is what the game day open threads are for. Call me a format nazi, but whatever.
Jordan and Philski
put up post game fan posts too,get over there and get in control
by southern oregon on Nov 12, 2008 9:15 PM PST up reply actions
i think one post works
game day is rather full and jumbled.
200 post game posts… ugh.
Greg Oden, where posters happen.
GO just looked slow and tired tonight
that will improve
There is probably no more terrible instance of enlightenment than the one in which you discover your father is a man — with human flesh.
Paul Muad'Dib - Dune (Frank Herbert)
My Translation: My Dad is a dude just like me, and my sons are dudes like me also. I love that.
Season Tix: Section 315, with my sons
Minutes
I really like the minute distribution. Everybody got some good time in to showcase what they could do and the look changed often enough that Miami didn’t know what to expect. What I see happening is Oden slowly eating into Pryz’s minutes as he gets in game shape, but everybody had a chance to play and do what they do best.
Hopefully the Blazers will be happy with this distribution until Martell get’s back.
Of course I would love to see Bayless and Ike out there as they would only be playing in garbage time and hopefully mopping up a big win.
You know who would have looked good out there tonight?
Gerald Wallace, but of course you already knew that.
by Nick Van Excellent on Nov 12, 2008 9:49 PM PST reply actions
if we're just dreaming
i’d take tayshaun prince
Boycott Rose Garden Concessions!!!
http://www.blazersedge.com/2008/11/8/657044/boycotting-rose-garden-con
I wish KP would quit stockpiling second rounders
and just trade them for LBJ. That’s what I’d do if I were running things. I don’t know why he doesn’t get with it.
Oh, wait. Minutes crunch. Sorry, I forgot. Well, James would just have to get used to 10 mpg. Tough.
The most amazing thing about my amazing ego is I have amazingly little about which to be egotistical.
The pick and roll this year will emphasize "roll" followed by "dunk", followed by the wailings and lamentations of your women.
I want 12 max contracts no matter who they are.
I want my team paying a lot of money to a lot of people and going to bankruptcy as if it would be a very important company or a bank.
Sergio + Rudy = 16
Sergio + Bayless = 16
Batum 8+8=16
awww..no max contract for the reserves hu?
gettin kinda cheap there amlmart ;)
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out burns out farms and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
We need also some poor guys to put any blame on them.
Sergio + Rudy = 16
Sergio + Bayless = 16
Batum 8+8=16
New Jersey is already holding job fairs - for fans
Great idea btw. Though a lot of fans joked about open positions on the roster.
Ha Ha
You owe Timbo some money.
I’m thinking we trade all out potential and Raef for LeBron.
by tominhawaii on Nov 14, 2008 11:58 AM PST up reply actions
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