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Gameday Open Thread: Blazers vs. Knicks

Kitten_tiny by Dave on Comment 1117 comments

It's time to visit Phoen...uhhh...New York and get our run on.  Will the Blazers be able to control themselves or will we see Quick Shot Bob and the Chuckettes out there, leading to a Knicks victory?

Register all of your game-related thoughts right here.

--Dave (blazersub@yahoo.com)

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"I saw him in the face"

by RoodiePhirnandizz on Dec 2, 2008 2:10 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

speedy

michelle you look good tonight.. ANYTHING IS POSSIBAAAAAAAAAAL!

by hossticles on Dec 2, 2008 2:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

thank you

it was all luck too. just signed on here and this was up.

"I saw him in the face"

by RoodiePhirnandizz on Dec 2, 2008 2:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Dang it

I was hovering and blew it. My only contribution to the gameday threads, and screwed it up.

by MavetheGreat on Dec 2, 2008 2:30 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Let's do it!

I’m worried NY will sneak up on us. But it sounds like Nate and Brandon will have the team ready.

by Timmay! on Dec 2, 2008 2:12 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

NY

They seem very unpredictable. Blazers have to control the tempo or it could become a round of wheel of fortune.

by Dr. Strangelove on Dec 2, 2008 2:15 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

goooOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO...

BLLLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAZZZZZZZZZEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRSSS!!!

"When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car"

by you'vegottomakeyourfreethrows on Dec 2, 2008 2:16 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

oooo

i love the Mars Volta. cedric and omars former band At The Drive-In was amazing too.

"I saw him in the face"

by RoodiePhirnandizz on Dec 2, 2008 2:23 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

eff finals

we’re all trying to just enjoy some blazers

by StocktonNEP on Dec 2, 2008 3:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Arg I have finals as well

but heck, that ain’t stoppin me from watchin’ this game!

Fail and watch Blazers > Pass and miss PTB

That is really hideous
--jscot

by prezofdeath on Dec 2, 2008 3:43 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Not worried..

First Roy has to get the flu and have an awesome game before the Blazers slow down.

Care less about Power Rankings than about teams feeling like they are going to lose before they meet the Blazers. Always steady solid wins in your style against the weaker team. The slower the game is the happier I am. Not just a win, but an emotionless dismantling. Teams that can do this have always frustrated D’Antoni in the playoffs.

by staylost on Dec 2, 2008 2:19 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Trouble is...

…they keep comparing the Knicks to the Warriors. Ehhh. I expect they boys will be up for this one.

this has been a message from: "The People's Alliance to give Greg Oden at least a couple of seasons."

by bforsythe on Dec 2, 2008 2:19 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

To be honest,

this game scares me more than any of the others. They just came off a big win, and they are speedy quick. I hope we will them to play our style. If it turns into a run and gun, this is a game that I think Sir-he-oh, and Rudy would excel in.

My favorite teams are the Blazers and any team that is playing the Lakers.

by OCBlazerFan1 on Dec 2, 2008 2:19 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

insert will for we

Honor Rasheed Wallace

by Zaron5551 on Dec 2, 2008 2:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I have wished MANY times that there were an edit functon.

My favorite teams are the Blazers and any team that is playing the Lakers.

by OCBlazerFan1 on Dec 2, 2008 3:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

^function

My favorite teams are the Blazers and any team that is playing the Lakers.

by OCBlazerFan1 on Dec 2, 2008 3:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

were is correct

conditional subjunctive. You’re wanting something to exist that doesn’t.

by LicketyBrindle on Dec 2, 2008 3:29 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Wow!

Grammar lesson. I wish I knew all the rules. Would have made Writing 101 so much easier.

My favorite teams are the Blazers and any team that is playing the Lakers.

by OCBlazerFan1 on Dec 2, 2008 3:41 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I hope so.

If it turns into a pick up/Eastside Athletic club type of game, we may be in trouble.

My favorite teams are the Blazers and any team that is playing the Lakers.

by OCBlazerFan1 on Dec 2, 2008 3:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

The second unit hasn't been as strong in recent games.

I’m predicting we’ll see a breakout game for a lot of the white unit tonight. I think we’ll see a lot from the Spanish Connection this evening. The Blazers may want a slow game, but the Knicks style is conducive to getting easy fast break opportunities which they will capitalize on. At least one, maybe two or three, Sergio to Rudy alley-oops tonight. Rudy should be able to find open space to keep his 3 point streak very much alive and well.

Channing Frye will be looking to make yet another statement on his old team also, and I forsee him getting close to a double-double. Add in another 4-4 FG, 7+ rebound performance for Ghostface P, and you have bench domination. Gotta like Portland’s chances in this one.

Yes! Yes! In the face!

by LeafHawk on Dec 2, 2008 2:20 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

I'd like to see

A win against the Knicks and a strong showing by the Raptors to put us on top of the NW.

Here’s a lesson for the league. If you and Portland trade shutting down your key guys, the rest of Portland’s players will probably beat the rest of your players. - Dave

by pxilpooshr on Dec 2, 2008 2:23 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Hopefully...

the Blazers learned their lesson after that ugly loss to Golden State. We need to control the tempo on this one and not fall victim to D’antoni’s playground style of Ratball. I can’t wait to watch Greg and Joel violate David Lee all night in the paint.

by kikifromdowntown on Dec 2, 2008 2:25 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

Decisions, decisions

We’ve been doing pretty well when I make a dinner that’s related to the game. Much better than when I wear my so-called lucky socks.

So, do I make Manhattan fish chowder? Go for NY style pizza with a side of Lipitor? My third Subway sandwich this week? New York $trip $irloin is not an option.

by Corvid on Dec 2, 2008 2:29 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I can’t believe I didn’t think of that!

by Corvid on Dec 2, 2008 3:02 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Going with

Chroizo con huevos,sour dough garlic bread and salid with Spanish olives

by southern oregon on Dec 2, 2008 4:19 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Pizza

I’ll be over shortly for a slice.

Here’s a lesson for the league. If you and Portland trade shutting down your key guys, the rest of Portland’s players will probably beat the rest of your players. - Dave

by pxilpooshr on Dec 2, 2008 2:30 PM PST reply actions   2 recs

YES.. good call..

Papa Johns or Hungry Howies… Hrmmm.. On one side I love the garlic butter, but the other side I love the flavored crusts…

by TheWorkz on Dec 2, 2008 2:38 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm in Portland

So the pie’s coming from Escape from New York Pizza on 23rd.

by Corvid on Dec 2, 2008 2:45 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

ah

I used to live around the corner from there on Irving.

Here’s a lesson for the league. If you and Portland trade shutting down your key guys, the rest of Portland’s players will probably beat the rest of your players. - Dave

by pxilpooshr on Dec 2, 2008 3:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

homesick....

Man, you are making me VERY homesick. I loved Escape, but my preference was for Flying Pie on Stark. Man, my stomach is barking as I type. There is NOOOOOO decent pizza over here, and it’s freaking killing me!!!

"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace." Jimi Hendrix

by philly420pdxhilo on Dec 2, 2008 3:11 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

yeah well...

There’s no good cheesesteak sammies here so…

Here’s a lesson for the league. If you and Portland trade shutting down your key guys, the rest of Portland’s players will probably beat the rest of your players. - Dave

by pxilpooshr on Dec 2, 2008 3:13 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

Ripping scabs off a wound.....

Man, right now I WISH I was in Philly… I am on the Big Island, in Hawaii, and NOOOOOO cheesesteaks here. God, I am getting a depressed, gonna go out and get a quality microbrew to drown my….No wait, no decent beer either…….And they call this paradise….

"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace." Jimi Hendrix

by philly420pdxhilo on Dec 2, 2008 3:16 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

um maybe

you could go out and get some poi?

Here’s a lesson for the league. If you and Portland trade shutting down your key guys, the rest of Portland’s players will probably beat the rest of your players. - Dave

by pxilpooshr on Dec 2, 2008 3:20 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

ouch

Now that’s just mean….. ;-)

"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace." Jimi Hendrix

by philly420pdxhilo on Dec 2, 2008 3:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

do not underestimate the power of poi

Here’s a lesson for the league. If you and Portland trade shutting down your key guys, the rest of Portland’s players will probably beat the rest of your players. - Dave

by pxilpooshr on Dec 2, 2008 3:25 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't..

I think they even pave the roads with the stuff over here. I just don’t wanna eat it.

"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace." Jimi Hendrix

by philly420pdxhilo on Dec 2, 2008 3:27 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

True,

And the beer is not bad, but it’s a loong drive, and the vog over there is worse than here. Makes everything taste/smell like sulphur.

"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace." Jimi Hendrix

by philly420pdxhilo on Dec 2, 2008 3:33 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

what is vog

I’m envisioning volcanic fog.

"It's not who jumps the highest -- it's who wants it the most" Buck Williams

by Fund A Mental on Dec 2, 2008 3:50 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

You win!

That’s exactly what it is. Madame Pele has been VERY active this year,and when the tradewinds decide to go away, little ole Hilo looks like LA on a bad day.

"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace." Jimi Hendrix

by philly420pdxhilo on Dec 2, 2008 3:54 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

oops!

Fund A Mental is correct, sorry…

"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace." Jimi Hendrix

by philly420pdxhilo on Dec 2, 2008 3:55 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Is it a technical term?

basically i want to know if I can use it in scrabble

"It's not who jumps the highest -- it's who wants it the most" Buck Williams

by Fund A Mental on Dec 2, 2008 3:56 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

LOL, yes you can!

At least if you are playing in Hawaii. (But so is slippahs, da kine, and brah…)

"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace." Jimi Hendrix

by philly420pdxhilo on Dec 2, 2008 3:57 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Vog is only worth seven points

but it could set me up for something big

"It's not who jumps the highest -- it's who wants it the most" Buck Williams

by Fund A Mental on Dec 2, 2008 4:07 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

yes

Vog is a legitimate meteorlogical term and when I was Big Island in the spring it was nasty

by southern oregon on Dec 2, 2008 4:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I hate sulphur

have you ever had a sulphur burp? the grossest thing ever. I used to get them when I was a kid when I ate eggs. It was like farting in your own mouth.

"It's not who jumps the highest -- it's who wants it the most" Buck Williams

by Fund A Mental on Dec 2, 2008 3:51 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Flying Pie FTW..

I miss living close to stark for the pizza. I don’t really miss the neighborhood. :) Now i’m on the west side and that’s just too far to travel for pizza. :)

by TheWorkz on Dec 2, 2008 3:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

+1

rec

Flying Pie on Stark is the place in Porltand for Pizza

by hotstuffdb22 on Dec 2, 2008 3:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

You won't be dissapointed..

Order a pepperoni, and you get a pie with a layer of ’roni about an inch thick, just piled on top of each other. It makes other pies look anemic. My arteries are hardening just thinking about it…..

"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace." Jimi Hendrix

by philly420pdxhilo on Dec 2, 2008 3:24 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

+1

they even throw the pizza dough in the air… it’s out of this world “crazy”… i’d pay $789 right now for one of these pizzas if i could

by hotstuffdb22 on Dec 2, 2008 3:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

ok sold!

I’ll get it to you in 6 to 8 business days

Here’s a lesson for the league. If you and Portland trade shutting down your key guys, the rest of Portland’s players will probably beat the rest of your players. - Dave

by pxilpooshr on Dec 2, 2008 3:29 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

Just looking up the location

Ok, not far from Mall 205 on Stark huh? Easy enough, and right off 405. Nice.

Just noticed they have an Issaquah one for if we’re in Seattle too. Cool.

by Timmay! on Dec 2, 2008 3:29 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

true,

The one in Issaquah is not nearly as good, according to my food guru Duckman. He was raised on Flying Pie, currently lives in Seattle, and has had both. Hands down, Stark St. is the way to go. And now they have a movie theater connected to it. Movie, slice, and a beer. THAT’S good living…

"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace." Jimi Hendrix

by philly420pdxhilo on Dec 2, 2008 3:31 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

They have a movie theater connected to it??

Wow!!!

What a great place… wish I could be there right now, sipping a coke and watching the game

by hotstuffdb22 on Dec 2, 2008 3:33 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

+1 +1 +1

"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace." Jimi Hendrix

by philly420pdxhilo on Dec 2, 2008 3:33 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

Nice.

Btw, speaking of theaters with amenities, how’s the Bagdad these days now that McMenamin’s has control? Good, bad, indifferent?

We’d been meaning to pop in there but haven’t made it yet.

by Timmay! on Dec 2, 2008 3:49 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

Bahgdad is a blast..

Or it was a few years ago. Gotta love the McMennamins. I have always said that their beer is okay, the food lame, but they have cornered the market on Disneyesque fantasylands for drunks and hippies..(And that’s a GOOD thing.)

"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace." Jimi Hendrix

by philly420pdxhilo on Dec 2, 2008 3:53 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

+1

beer is so so, food sucks, but it’s pure portland

"It's not who jumps the highest -- it's who wants it the most" Buck Williams

by Fund A Mental on Dec 2, 2008 3:54 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

dang

i am sorry that we are going to miss the big z-bo/oden match-up. i could not wait for oden to get the ball on the blocks, turn and dunk hard on zack’s head. then do it again the next time down. then again. then, greg being the nice guy that he is, would look at zack’s googily eye’s (twirling from all the balls slamming on his head), would just throw up a hook over the rim and lamarcus would slam down the lob over whatever six foot seven “power” forward was on him.

by cornplant on Dec 2, 2008 2:31 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Do you need special software for this?

I’m on a Mac.

"These are dreams that we have." --Rudolfo Fernandez

by bfan on Dec 2, 2008 3:29 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

atdhe streams from justin.tv and similar places.

So if they work it probably will too.

honor rasheed wallace

by Cablinasian on Dec 2, 2008 3:29 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

it works on my mac

um, you might need silverlight. free download.

by LicketyBrindle on Dec 2, 2008 3:30 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Are you getting a picture right now?

All I have is a white box where the picture should be.

"These are dreams that we have." --Rudolfo Fernandez

by bfan on Dec 2, 2008 3:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Still no picture for me.

Somebody help me out.

"These are dreams that we have." --Rudolfo Fernandez

by bfan on Dec 2, 2008 4:09 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

justin.tv

use mozilla for it. go tu the sports channels, you chould be able tu watch there

by maid tu rek on Dec 2, 2008 4:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

It's not up yet.

It won’t be til 4:30

honor rasheed wallace

by Cablinasian on Dec 2, 2008 4:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

hes right

i offered the justin.tv addy cuz im not able tu play the atdhe games, i dont know y, i used tu be able tu, but now i have tu scroll throgh the justin menues

by maid tu rek on Dec 2, 2008 4:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Give it time

They seem to start the feed just a few minutes before the game tips off.

"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace." Jimi Hendrix

by philly420pdxhilo on Dec 2, 2008 4:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Nice.

Thanks. I was under the impression others were watching it but not me. Thx.

"These are dreams that we have." --Rudolfo Fernandez

by bfan on Dec 2, 2008 4:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Green!

honor rasheed wallace

by Cablinasian on Dec 2, 2008 3:29 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Why does this link not work for me :(

by BeloHorizante on Dec 2, 2008 3:33 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

It's not up yet.

It’ll be on at 4:30.

honor rasheed wallace

by Cablinasian on Dec 2, 2008 3:33 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

 You have no idea of how appreciative I am of being able to see the Blazers from England. I demand that I see the Spanish connection at least twice.

by BeloHorizante on Dec 2, 2008 3:36 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

THE LINK IS UP

The link seems to be up.

by Dr. Strangelove on Dec 2, 2008 4:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Hollinger's Pace stat

1. New York 100.9
30. Portland 88.9

“Pace Factor is the number of possessions a team uses per game.”

Just throwing that out there.

by sagcat on Dec 2, 2008 2:41 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I wonder who will win the pace battle

"It’s a good ol’ fashioned Rip City beat down!"

by Magnum on Dec 2, 2008 2:46 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I've been considering this

I’m not sure it matters. If the game plays at a faster pace with New York firing up bad shots (players shooting from bad spots on the floor for their game, contested shots, shots where the shooter is off balance or not set up, hurried shots, altered shots, etc.) and Portland is getting easy dunks early in the shot clock – it could be fast paced and high scoring without sacrificing our offensive efficiency and without allowing New York to really come close.

So it depends on how disciplined we are. We can’t let the pace dictate the shot selection. We can’t abandon the extra pass for the better shot. We can’t have guys thinking ‘scoring fest! I’m the man!" and just throwing crap at the backboard.

by sagcat on Dec 2, 2008 3:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Blazers have advantage at each position

This gives them the freedom to force the game to have tempo they want it to.

I predict a blow-out! : P

hmmmkay

by TylerM on Dec 2, 2008 2:52 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Knicks V Warriors

I think that it is a bit unfair to compare the Blazer team that lost to GSW to the one getting ready in MSG today. They have made such huge strides since then. I also think that McMillan and the crew understand how important this East coast swing is in terms of legitimizing this team as a true power to content with. I think that they will not have a letdown, nor will they be looking ahead to Boston and Toronto.
If Oden/Roy/LMA decide to own the low blocks, and the wings keep in the faces of the Knicks 3pt shooters, they will dominate. The Knicks have no hope with keeping up with Rip City on the boards, and with Oden/Pryz/Batum cleaning up the offensive glass, this will really stifle the Knicks fast break.
This game should be a blowout. David Lee has NO CHANCE of putting up the rebound numbers that the Knicks will need, and they have ZERO chance of stopping our offensive weapons.
I also think that even if the Knicks were loaded with talent (they aren’t), an eight-man squad, even if they are used to running, can not keep up with the talent and depth of Portlands first and second units.

"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace." Jimi Hendrix

by philly420pdxhilo on Dec 2, 2008 2:59 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

yep - completely agree

though i do fear if this game is close in the 4th

by hotstuffdb22 on Dec 2, 2008 3:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I believe Nate will have this team ready as well.

He knows we have obviously struggled against small, fast, and feisty teams. The players know it too. We will see a specific game plan tonight to try to control the pace i reckon.

by dario argento on Dec 2, 2008 3:10 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

THAT is the key my friend.

If Portland is up for the game, we win. If they just “show up” and expect a win, it could get really ugly. Keep the bigs out of foul trouble.

My favorite teams are the Blazers and any team that is playing the Lakers.

by OCBlazerFan1 on Dec 2, 2008 3:14 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

i wouldn't be too worried about the knicks

although they have an impressive offense and an ok record they loose to every good team they play, their one quality win is against utah who has been banged up all year. Otherwise their wins come against the likes of miami, washington, memphis and okc

by StocktonNEP on Dec 2, 2008 3:15 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I dunno, I hope our shooters are on tonight, we are gonna need them

Sophia

"Feminism encourages women to leave their husbands, kill their children, practice witchcreaft, destroy capitalism, and become lesbians. [speech at GOP Presidential Convention 1992] Rev. Pat Robertson

by BlazerFan1 on Dec 2, 2008 3:25 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

good question

… good questions typically have difficult answers, and i think the answer to this one is difficult…. something is going on, not sure what… maybe Ben or Dave could shed some light on it

by hotstuffdb22 on Dec 2, 2008 3:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

This is what's up

Blake, Rodrigues, Roy. That’s what’s up. Bayless is nowhere near the level that these guys are playing at right now.

"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace." Jimi Hendrix

by philly420pdxhilo on Dec 2, 2008 3:35 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Because the only way he'll

learn the sets is by practicing with the team. It’s not a lack of talent or skill so much as a being a rookie on a team that doesn’t absolutely need him to run the offense (miami, chicago, oklahoma)

Here’s a lesson for the league. If you and Portland trade shutting down your key guys, the rest of Portland’s players will probably beat the rest of your players. - Dave

by pxilpooshr on Dec 2, 2008 3:38 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

i think he could improve more

simply by playing… i don’t think he needs so much time to learn the sets

by hotstuffdb22 on Dec 2, 2008 3:40 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I hope I am wrong but.....

History is littered with the bodies of undersized shooting guards that are converted to pg in hopes that they are the next Oscar Robertson. I would love to see Bayless evolve into a Kevin Johnson style pg with mad penetration skills, but I remember what can’t miss prospects Damon Stoudamire, Erick Barkley, and Sebastian Telfair were….. Now if Blake or Rodriguez are moved, then I will become a true believer, because I am convinced Kevin Pritchard is the reincarnation of Nostradamus,and knows that Bayless is destined for the HOF….

"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace." Jimi Hendrix

by philly420pdxhilo on Dec 2, 2008 3:46 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

what’s wrong with bayless?

by Ben. on Dec 2, 2008 3:34 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Are you Gibert Arenas?

We might trade you the future one :)

by Norsktroll on Dec 2, 2008 3:36 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I am

tempted to register as bingo and post “Hibachi!”

Here’s a lesson for the league. If you and Portland trade shutting down your key guys, the rest of Portland’s players will probably beat the rest of your players. - Dave

by pxilpooshr on Dec 2, 2008 3:39 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

He is stuck behind Sergio, Rudy, Brandon....

Some moves are gonna have to happen before there are any minutes for him. Where would you play him right now?

honor rasheed wallace

by Cablinasian on Dec 2, 2008 3:36 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

word

but he’s only been given really garbage minutes so far. Doesn’t it make sense to at least test him and see what you have?

by hibachi on Dec 2, 2008 3:37 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, and they will at some point.

But let’s realize that he is 20 years old. Right now he is working on developing, and taking his lumps. Maybe the best thing in the end is for his ego to take a hit. That would inspire a lot of work by him this offseason.

There is a reason KP wanted him. I believe that. Bayless has the potential to be terrific. This year is a humbling process that we will be glad for in five years.

KP doesn’t pick players for no reason. Look at Freeland today. 20 points, 9-11 shooting, couple of assists. Sergio is developing nicely. Rudy is terrific. Lamarcus and Brandon. Jerryd will be very good… He’ll get his shot soon enough.

honor rasheed wallace

by Cablinasian on Dec 2, 2008 3:42 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Boy

He really is the next Gilbert Arenas

by hibachi on Dec 2, 2008 3:46 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

bayless is fine. nate’s handling the rotation as a meritocracy extremely well. bayless is the 11th best player on the team and he is being played accordingly. the blazers value him — i have seen JB talk to both monty and nate for extended times after practices and he talked to KP for a very extended time prior to one of the home games last week. they love his game. but they also love the 10 guys above him. if/when there’s a trade, he will be ready. until then, he wears ridiculously nice suits and goes really, really hard in practice and puts in a ton of work after hours.

hope that helps.

by Ben. on Dec 2, 2008 3:54 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

gotcha

do you think d-league would be an option for him just to get some playing time in the meantime?

by hotstuffdb22 on Dec 2, 2008 3:55 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

i would not do that but i guess it could happen.

id rather have him be with the team as the worst player than be in the d league as the best player. if you want to improve his passing and defense, the d league is not the best place for that. mainly i want him around our nba coaching staff. if we had our own coaches down in the d league that might change things. but i want him learning the game from nate/monty, memorizing all of our sets, so that he’s ready to step in when called upon. his time will come.

also if there is a trade for consolidation his role could change. keep him ready.

in either case, he has nba skills right now. he should stick with the big club.

by Ben. on Dec 2, 2008 4:06 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

gotcha

maybe we’ll see him play tonight or tomorrow

by hotstuffdb22 on Dec 2, 2008 4:07 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

If I had a uniform

They would let me play tonight. This is a good time to be playing them. I am not worried.

by PDynastyX on Dec 2, 2008 3:27 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

that could be arranged

a uniform for you that is.

Here’s a lesson for the league. If you and Portland trade shutting down your key guys, the rest of Portland’s players will probably beat the rest of your players. - Dave

by pxilpooshr on Dec 2, 2008 3:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Chip Kelly looks funny.

I wonder if he’ll be a good head coach.

honor rasheed wallace

by Cablinasian on Dec 2, 2008 3:31 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I want to see Rudy do more than just shoot threes

I think we can use him better than just that. Work him off some top of the key screens and drive to the hoop.

Woof

by Charles Barkley McLovin on Dec 2, 2008 3:31 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

He's had a few drives in the last week or so.

That have been promising. I want to see him break defenders down off the dribble and create his own shot. That’s probably the thing he needs to work on the most.

honor rasheed wallace

by Cablinasian on Dec 2, 2008 3:33 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

yeah he has that crossover step back jumper

but that is not a very reliable shot. I’d rather see him croos over guys and drive inot the lane. especially with his amazing ft %

Woof

by Charles Barkley McLovin on Dec 2, 2008 3:42 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly.

If he starts drawing FTs, he’ll add four or five points to his scoring average. He is athletic and has a good enough handle to get by people… just needs to work on how to get by the stronger NBA defenders.

honor rasheed wallace

by Cablinasian on Dec 2, 2008 3:43 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

He needs to hit one three each game to keep his streak going

He already has the rookie record. Something like 28 is the record for most games in a row with a made 3.

by Norsktroll on Dec 2, 2008 3:36 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

hollinger

seems to like his role

by hibachi on Dec 2, 2008 3:38 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Listenin' to the farmers pre-game

Warning: S.A.S. is scheduled to be on.

"You're really making me feel good about myself, little man," says Oden as he starts dancing after scoring a goal. "You better come harder than that."

by BlueBooYay on Dec 2, 2008 3:42 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Tone's report on Marbury

From Mike D’Antoni’s mouth; Marbury turned down the starting PG spot and a 30 minute of PT a game.

"You're really making me feel good about myself, little man," says Oden as he starts dancing after scoring a goal. "You better come harder than that."

by BlueBooYay on Dec 2, 2008 3:54 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Wow.

How could a guy not want to play in that offense? No defense required. Marbury would put up 30 points and 8 assists easily. If a lower level free agent pickup like Duhon puts up good numbers, Marbury definitely could.

honor rasheed wallace

by Cablinasian on Dec 2, 2008 3:55 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

He was mad that D'Antoni put Gallinari in ahead of him in the opening game

Now he is stuck in a foxhole, and gets shot in his behind and head or something.

Ball Don’t Lie had a hilarious post about how the meeting between Walsh and Marbury likely went down.

by Norsktroll on Dec 2, 2008 3:58 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

Walsh is a zombie.

undead.

"I saw him in the face"

by RoodiePhirnandizz on Dec 2, 2008 4:03 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

George Lucas wanted to cast him as the emperor in the prequel, but he was too scary :)

by Norsktroll on Dec 2, 2008 4:05 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I thought that was Mr. Cheese Doodles

"Oregonians For Eric Spoelstra" - Founder and President

by Sexual Tyrannosaurus on Dec 2, 2008 3:59 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

NEWS FLASH: Blazers vs Knicks in a slow scoring slugfest

45 minutes prior to the start of the game, the score is still tied at 0 – 0.

by ralphzillo on Dec 2, 2008 3:53 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Not gonna happen, I realize...

"Now with a non-provocative footer!"

by timbo on Dec 2, 2008 4:01 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah but it would be an interesting strategy.

Especially in a home-and-home or playoff series.

honor rasheed wallace

by Cablinasian on Dec 2, 2008 4:03 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

It'd be like 135-115...

"Now with a non-provocative footer!"

by timbo on Dec 2, 2008 4:04 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

We later find out that Nate has a gambling problem

And put his money on the over tonight., playing Sergio, Rudy, Batum, and Outlaw for extended minutes to match New York’s pace.

honor rasheed wallace

by Cablinasian on Dec 2, 2008 4:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

turnovers?

Here’s a lesson for the league. If you and Portland trade shutting down your key guys, the rest of Portland’s players will probably beat the rest of your players. - Dave

by pxilpooshr on Dec 2, 2008 4:09 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Hah I like the thought of Nate trying not to puke as he puts in

a Bayless-Sergio-Rudy-Outlaw-Batum lineup.

honor rasheed wallace

by Cablinasian on Dec 2, 2008 4:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

It would be EXTREMELY FUN to watch!

"Now with a non-provocative footer!"

by timbo on Dec 2, 2008 4:13 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I would like to see what Don Nelson would do for lineups with this team.

It would be so interesting. You would have a killer four-wing lineup with Roy, Blake, Rudy, and Bayless.

honor rasheed wallace

by Cablinasian on Dec 2, 2008 4:16 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, that was creepy.

I’m typing my comment and you post the same thing below.

honor rasheed wallace

by Cablinasian on Dec 2, 2008 4:19 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

don nelson's fantasy blazer line up:

sergio or blake
bayless
roy
rudy
oden

by appel82 on Dec 2, 2008 4:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That would be interesting.

We could field a lineup to match their athleticism.

Sergio, Rudy, Batum, Travis, and Lamarcus.

honor rasheed wallace

by Cablinasian on Dec 2, 2008 4:02 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Per Wheels

Nate Robinson will not play.

honor rasheed wallace

by Cablinasian on Dec 2, 2008 4:08 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Haha.

Well played.

honor rasheed wallace

by Cablinasian on Dec 2, 2008 4:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

do Squeels show up in the stat box

with this new method?

That is really hideous
--jscot

by prezofdeath on Dec 2, 2008 4:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Haven't seen another link

It will prolly kick in just before gametime.

honor rasheed wallace

by Cablinasian on Dec 2, 2008 4:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

perhaps it will start working at game time?

Here’s a lesson for the league. If you and Portland trade shutting down your key guys, the rest of Portland’s players will probably beat the rest of your players. - Dave

by pxilpooshr on Dec 2, 2008 4:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

you kan try justin.tv and use the sports menue

but either link will be from the same fead, that will only start just a few minutes before the game

by maid tu rek on Dec 2, 2008 4:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Here's the Random Bizarre Event I want to see tonight...

………………… BOTH Centers, Pryz and Oden, with double-doubles…

Assuming a somewhat frenetic pace (lots of missed jumpers) and an undersized Knick team, this is NOT beyond the pale.

"Now with a non-provocative footer!"

by timbo on Dec 2, 2008 4:15 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Really?

I’ve been using it for a while… didn’t mean to steal it.

honor rasheed wallace

by Cablinasian on Dec 2, 2008 4:20 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

You need to leave the capitalization out

to copy Ben’s “honor terry porter” signature he had.

honor rasheed wallace

by Cablinasian on Dec 2, 2008 4:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

changed

honor rasheed wallace

by Zaron5551 on Dec 2, 2008 4:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Nice.

It looks so good without the caps.

honor rasheed wallace

by Cablinasian on Dec 2, 2008 4:25 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I think we should be doing great

Knicks have like 7 or 8 players playing? Our bench will tire them out hopefully

"All our holes," says shooting guard Brandon Roy, a surprise All-Star last year in his second season, "are holes that Greg is going to plug."

by bowdown on Dec 2, 2008 4:19 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Seven tonight I think.

Nate is out.

honor rasheed wallace

by Cablinasian on Dec 2, 2008 4:20 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

TIMMAY!!!

TIMMAY!

"Now with a non-provocative footer!"

by timbo on Dec 2, 2008 4:25 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Almost like a hockey situation.

Send in different shifts. I’d have a big lineup and pound it in to Greg and LaMarcus, then swap to a Sergio-Rudy production and let them run, run, run. That would be such a contrast.

honor rasheed wallace

by Cablinasian on Dec 2, 2008 4:25 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I hope they didn't forget how to defend pick and rolls

Lee and Duhon did that to eternity in the Golden State game, and the Warriors looked like it was the first time they saw it.

by Norsktroll on Dec 2, 2008 4:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Beat me to it.

honor rasheed wallace

by Cablinasian on Dec 2, 2008 4:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks!

ATDHE.net rarely works for me on my mac.

RUDY! RUDY! RUDY!

by sagebru5h on Dec 2, 2008 4:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

37. No HD on the road.

"Now with a non-provocative footer!"

by timbo on Dec 2, 2008 4:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

http://www.justin.tv/atdhe2

justin tv link

Oden...Aldridge...Roy.....THE REAL BIG THREE

by CroRupt on Dec 2, 2008 4:27 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

Interesting...

the way this one’s being framed by us Blazers fans.

Skillwise, we’re better than this team. But a team like this one beat us recently.
This will be a test for Nate McMillan and his coaching skills more than for the team.

All you Nate haters, get ready.

by LicketyBrindle on Dec 2, 2008 4:28 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

ADFS;;EC CEJLWCCQEJKWCQEIJQ!!!

Yep, the caps are working.

"Now with a non-provocative footer!"

by timbo on Dec 2, 2008 4:30 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Let's get it on!

My favorite teams are the Blazers and any team that is playing the Lakers.

by OCBlazerFan1 on Dec 2, 2008 4:29 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Something will distract me here sooner or later. :)

I just spent 5 minutes telling my wife about the Marbury saga. She got a good laugh.

Explaining Marbury, I said “Imagine the biggest NBA prima donna you know”. I was thinking Iverson.

She replied “Oh, you mean Kobe?”

I’ve taught her well. :)

by Timmay! on Dec 2, 2008 4:39 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I love your wife

That is really hideous
--jscot

by prezofdeath on Dec 2, 2008 4:40 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

you gotta feel for them...

they’re the new Jail Blazers.

I wouldn’t wish that on anyone.

by LicketyBrindle on Dec 2, 2008 4:32 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

funny cuz it's true

hopefully all of this media surrounding starfruit will effect his foxhole-shooting teamates in a negative way on the court, i mean i wan’t our competition to always be playing thier best, what am i talking about?

by appel82 on Dec 2, 2008 4:34 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Mike and Mike

Is there a link for the blazers broadcast?

by ripinfinitewisdomcity on Dec 2, 2008 4:31 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

ahhh

those guys are characters, cooky, yet very knowledge about obscure NW sports trivia, i like that.

by appel82 on Dec 2, 2008 4:36 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

My first open thread of the season

Im so excited to see us blow these chumps out

by Sabonis4Ever on Dec 2, 2008 4:33 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

KAPOW

"you rock, sir" -prezofdeath
"You can add me to the list of those who think you rock" -Mortimer

by Sarbonis on Dec 2, 2008 4:36 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Hopefully Travis saw his face on the Milk Carton...

And shows up tonight in more stats than just shooting. Maybe Rice encouraged him to rebound like Batum if he wants to stay on the court

by TheOdenator52 on Dec 2, 2008 4:36 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Best stream ever

http://es.justin.tv/atdhe2

Enjoy!

Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!

by DaniBCN on Dec 2, 2008 4:36 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

Thanks!

"you rock, sir" -prezofdeath
"You can add me to the list of those who think you rock" -Mortimer

by Sarbonis on Dec 2, 2008 4:37 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

WHO ELSE IS PUMPED LETS GET IT DONE

by Ben. on Dec 2, 2008 4:36 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

What I could catch from D'Antoni's whiteboard

Make bigs move
Quick passes

(Maybe just fake for the cameras)

by Norsktroll on Dec 2, 2008 4:38 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Lights are up and the game is on

You ready for me? Cuz’ I’m ready for you!

It’s time for us to start throwin’ down!

Look up and see who’s standin’ now!

That is really hideous
--jscot

by prezofdeath on Dec 2, 2008 4:38 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

he probably was never

in his homecoming court

BOOM?

by pxilpooshr on Dec 2, 2008 4:38 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

i hear she’s on facebook lol :)

by Ben. on Dec 2, 2008 4:43 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

TIP OFF ALREADY

how do we even handle 7 PM tip-offs? i’ve done nothing all day but wait for this.

michelle you look good tonight.. ANYTHING IS POSSIBAAAAAAAAAAL!

by hossticles on Dec 2, 2008 4:38 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I've napped all day for this

"you rock, sir" -prezofdeath
"You can add me to the list of those who think you rock" -Mortimer

by Sarbonis on Dec 2, 2008 4:40 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

hey buuuuddy

michelle you look good tonight.. ANYTHING IS POSSIBAAAAAAAAAAL!

by hossticles on Dec 2, 2008 4:40 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh hey

"you rock, sir" -prezofdeath
"You can add me to the list of those who think you rock" -Mortimer

by Sarbonis on Dec 2, 2008 4:41 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm hoping for another nail biter

so when we win you can wake up your whole flat again

That is really hideous
--jscot

by prezofdeath on Dec 2, 2008 4:41 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Hahaha

Back in Portland now, it might be weird if I woke anyone up.

"you rock, sir" -prezofdeath
"You can add me to the list of those who think you rock" -Mortimer

by Sarbonis on Dec 2, 2008 4:42 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

This is kinda nice on the east coast.

Althoujgh I’ve gotten used to going to bed as the games end – it’ll be weird to have another hour productive or two.

by erastus25 on Dec 2, 2008 4:40 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

When I was living in upstate NY, I loved watching games so late.

by Mortimer on Dec 2, 2008 4:41 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

skipping class right now

The pictures kinda small, but Im giving the C's a big thumbs down

by Blazermaniac77 on Dec 2, 2008 4:41 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

FUN FACTOID

The Knicks have caproom coming up in 2010.

Not many people mention it though.

by Mortimer on Dec 2, 2008 4:40 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

lol

yeah heard they are going after this dude named Lebron?

Come Out, Come Down, Face Out, Be Gone
Break down, build up again
Here she comes with a hand to lend
Get out of bed just to dive into the night
Torn lips and I feel uptight
Come out, Come down
Fade out,
Be Gone
WORD UP. STAY. FRESCO.

by Dheepan on Dec 2, 2008 4:41 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs