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Gameday Open Thread: Knicks vs. Blazers

Kitten_tiny by Dave on in News

Here it is...the return of Zach.  And he brought some friends.

How do you feel about all of this?  I have to admit I want this win a little more than usual.  It's not as much anti-Zach (though it is a little) as wanting a clean, definite, and demonstrably successful break from the old era.  That's already happened, of course, but this would be nice symbolism.  Everybody needs a little symbolism.

I want the Blazers to be at their unselfish-passingest-sweet stroking best tonight.  I want their defense to make New York bog down in a post-heavy quagmire.  Most of all I want to see every Blazer with a smile on their face as they walk away from this one.

As always, register your pre-, in-, and post-game thoughts here.

Anyone else think it's ironic that Roy is named an all-star on the day before Zach comes back to town when Zach wanted to be an all-star all those years and couldn't make it?

--Dave (blazersub@yahoo.com)

P.S. For out-of-towners don't forget that this is the late game on ESPN. It's a 7:30 Pacific start.

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

P.P.P.S. Be forewarned that I may have to work very late tomorrow night and if so I almost certainly won't have a recap up until Saturday.

P.P.P.P.S. Don't forget to check out the Sports Saturday Show on 1080 The Fan at 10:10 on Saturday morning. That's the regular slot now for your fix of Dave radio time.

P.P.P.P.P.S Also don't forget to check out our Knicks blog PostingandToasting. I don't imagine New York fans will be all that pleased with my game preview but it's from someone who has been there with my own team and sometimes harsh is accurate. It'll be an interesting game nevertheless. Why do I feel like the Knicks are going to come out fired up?

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  1. I want to see Green and Raef play the entire fourth quarter.

  2. I want to see LMA get a point a minute against Zach's "defense" -- without us having to run any particular plays for him.

  3. I want Channing to get 20-10, so Isiah can see how bad it is to trade away a 20-10 guy.

  4. I want JJ3 to go 5-5 on three pointers, so Isiah can see how important it is to think about trade exceptions when making deals.

  5. I want Zach to score 30 by making 12 of his 40 shots.  I want 7 of his misses to be 3 blocked shots by Pryz, 3 by LMA, and one by Sergio.  I want 18 of his points to come after the midway point of the third quarter, when we are already up by 30.

  6. I want to hear the chalupa chant in the third quarter.

  7. I want Isiah to instruct his team to hurt someone and start a fight, only to be overheard by the refs and get ejected.  I want the word to get out to the fans as to why he was ejected, and to hear the "Fire Isiah" chant in the Rose Garden for the last half of the fourth quarter.  I want to see the Knicks bench players on their feet leading the chant.

by jscot on Feb 1, 2008 2:30 AM PST reply actions  

I'm with you
I didn't see vindictiveness in your post, I just saw someone finding a funny way to win (though I didn't see "win" in your post, but I'm assuming.)

I do hope the fans are kind to Zach.  I want applause, not boos.  No hard feelings, just glad you're gone.  

BTW, just how many points do you figure the Blazers will get in your scenario?

"jksnake99's advice : NEVER give up on a Brandon Roy led team." -- posted at halftime...

by jorga on Feb 1, 2008 8:09 AM PST up reply actions  

No vindictiveness at all
Except possibly towards Isiah.  He became a championship on a team that played dirty, and apparently coaches dirty, too.  To say nothing of his behavior towards employees.  I'd like to see him gone -- though if his boss isn't any better, he probably won't be replaced by anyone any better, either.

I hope Zach gets a lot more applause than boos.  All other things aside, he worked hard here.  If I could be there, I'd applaud him.  I expect the players to do so -- and then go destroy him and his team on the floor.

by jscot on Feb 1, 2008 8:41 AM PST up reply actions  

Points
This requires a separate answer.

I think it will be in the 130 range, but I'd like to see 140.  It would be a shame to let them break 80.  Ideally, 140-70 would double them, which can't have happened too often in the NBA, but this does seem an opportune time, don't you think?

I'm sure everyone understands that my motives are purely altruistic.  Their starters are tired in the middle of a long road trip, and need rest.

Yeah, that's it.  Rest for their starters.

Sometimes I amaze myself with how nice I am.

by jscot on Feb 1, 2008 8:45 AM PST up reply actions  

I just want a win.
I couldn't care less about winning this because we are playing against Randolph or as some sign of our break from the past or to show up Isiah Thomas.  At the end of the night the only thing that counts is whether the game gets registered in the victory or loss column.

Frankly, I'm a bit worried about this game.  Perhaps I shouldn't be, but Randoplh and Curry are two guys who could go off on Portland.  I can see Randolph abusing Aldridge and Frye on the offensive end.  And if LaMarcus continues to shoot like he has the last few games, he's not making it up on the other end.

We should win.  I think we will.  But I don't like this nasty little seed of worry that's crept into my brain.

by timg56 on Feb 1, 2008 6:40 AM PST reply actions  

grrr
We's ON!!!

Not sure exactly what we're on... online maybe?

May the best team cough blazers win.

"No way. I love this town. We're gonna bring back the glory years. These boys are my boys. This is my team and my town." - Greg Oden when asked about leaving.

by ratbastird on Feb 1, 2008 11:06 AM PST up reply actions  

Pinkeye
For you!

Can you curse someone with pinkeye?

"I knew a guy who was dyslexic. He was also cross-eyed. So everything came out right." Tummler from Gummo (1997)

by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 7:39 PM PST up reply actions  

I'd like to see some class
from the Portland fans and give Zach a warm welcome.  Then I'd like to see a win, but like with Tim56, it isn't at all about wanting to win just to beat Zach's team. Conversely, I have some emphathy for him ... I know he'd much rather still be with the Blazers if the choice had been his.

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by TwoDeep on Feb 1, 2008 7:33 AM PST reply actions  

i agree but...
really, no matter how the Portland fans react, it can't be as bad as the reception the Knicks get at MSG, right?

i'd love to see the Knicks and Blazers both bringing their A-games. this could be a great game if both teams come at it hard. and, of course, i want to see Joel Przybilla blocking Z-Bo all night long!

by grizzo on Feb 1, 2008 1:52 PM PST up reply actions  

yep
I did a lot of griping about ZBO, but I also cheered for the guy for 5 years.

by tweener on Feb 1, 2008 5:41 PM PST up reply actions  

what he said
FIRE I-SAI-AH!

duh-duh-dundundun

FIRE I-SAI-AH!

duh-duh-dundundun

by hookshot on Feb 1, 2008 8:52 AM PST reply actions  

Rod Benson in Albuquerque
I am going to miss this one as Rod Benson is in Albuquerque tonight so I am going to watch some Dleague basketball. If you want me to yell something besides "Boom Thou", "Boom Thou Dos", or "In there like swim wear" you will have to let me know.

by jonestr on Feb 1, 2008 10:10 AM PST reply actions  

we need a confidence win
I'm a little nervous about this game. The Knicks don't look as bad as their dysfunctional reputation would make you think. I saw part of their game against Detroit(?) and thought they looked pretty good. Good inside game, strong rebounding. Sometimes when you have this sort of "symbolic game" the team focusses more on the symbolism (beating former team/player/coach) than playing smart basketball. Fortunately most of our current Blazers were in Junior High School during the heyday of the Jail Blazers.

by blazernerd on Feb 1, 2008 10:40 AM PST reply actions  

This one scares me.
There. I said it. I'm not being rational, but I'm worried about this one. Lately the Blazers have had stretches where they've been flat, and Z-Bo has a big fat axe to grind.

I also think we're likely to hear more "Thanks Isiah" chants than "Fire Isiah."

by Corvid on Feb 1, 2008 10:44 AM PST reply actions  

must win game.
if we have any intention of making the playoffs, we can't drop home games to bad teams.

period.

by jksnake99 on Feb 1, 2008 11:20 AM PST reply actions  

Checkout Isiah's bio
on knicks.com

"Thomas' patience and ability to stick to his long-term plan, rebuilding the organization through a balance of youth, athleticism and experience, have re-energized the franchise (every player on the Knicks' roster has been acquired during Thomas' regime). Taking on the added role of head coach, he brings a singular philosophy - both short- and long-term - for returning the Knicks to elite status."

http://www.nba.com/knicks/news/ithomas.html

by jayseyfield on Feb 1, 2008 12:36 PM PST reply actions  

Sheesh
that's a load of crap
The good thing about Jack inbounding is that he's already standing out of bounds. - Fizbin

by jamon51 on Feb 1, 2008 1:03 PM PST up reply actions  

The elite status of
best team to ever consistently lose?
"No way. I love this town. We're gonna bring back the glory years. These boys are my boys. This is my team and my town." - Greg Oden when asked about leaving.

by ratbastird on Feb 1, 2008 6:25 PM PST up reply actions  

I want to thank Isiah
for being the lightning rod around the league and thus clearing the air of the old Blazer image for the new one to emerge so strong.

by lee3022 on Feb 1, 2008 7:55 PM PST up reply actions  

The thing I dislike most about Blazer fans
is their tendency to a vindictive, aggressive hate towards a player and the corresponding inability to forgive, and care about these people.  Yes, people.

I personally wish Zach Randolph, and every single one of you the best in life, and hope that things work out for him, and you.

by EnglandDan on Feb 1, 2008 1:33 PM PST reply actions  

What are you talking about?
There hasn't been any hatred or vindictiveness towards Randolph and the attributes you attach to Blazer fans could be said about any other teams fans.

by jayseyfield on Feb 1, 2008 1:42 PM PST up reply actions  

I disagree.
But I think it pointless to argue.

by EnglandDan on Feb 1, 2008 2:20 PM PST up reply actions  

I just want clarification
If you don't want to argue that's fine but if you're going to make such a statement like that it'd be nice if you backed it up with some specific examples so we can see where you were coming from.

by jayseyfield on Feb 1, 2008 2:41 PM PST up reply actions  

Well Rasheed Wallace is an excellent example,
the best player on a great team ran out for not being better.  Zach Randolph and Darius Miles have been treated with consistent abuse.  Derek Anderson was another.  Damon Stoudemire was another.

These were all players who weren't perfect, have made some mistakes, but nothing even remotely in proportion to the abuse they have taken.  I've never seen the like while living in England and supporting Liverpool, while I lived in Michigan with the Lions, Pistons and Red Wings.

by EnglandDan on Feb 1, 2008 3:59 PM PST up reply actions  

Those players
brought the abuse on their own heads. Now, I'm not saying it's right to hate them--we all make mistakes. But being an embarrassment to the city will not earn you much love.

Rasheed "The Weed" Wallace - constantly complaining to the officials, smoking pot, etc. No love lost there.

Zach "Strip Club" Randolph - sure, strip clubs are not illegal, but they're hardly the picture of family values.

Darius "I like to call my coach the N-word" Miles - Sorry, but his lack of interest on defense and immaturity gave him that label, nothing else.

Derek "Constantly injured" Anderson - okay, you may have a point here, but not all fans hated him.

Damon "Tin Foil" Stoudemire - do we even need to talk about this guy? A volume shooter who was a druggy. 'nuf said.

Sorry, ED, I gotta disagree with you. Blazer fans love players who are good citizens, who try hard on both ends of the court, and who have a winning mentality.

The good thing about Jack inbounding is that he's already standing out of bounds. - Fizbin

by jamon51 on Feb 1, 2008 4:12 PM PST up reply actions  

Not to mention...
Bonzi "Flips off the fans" Wells.
Qyntel "dog fighter" Woods.

We boo the players who made it impossible for us to root for them while they played here. Constantly smoking weed, getting arrested, going to strip clubs while you're supposed to be on bereavement leave, acting like a jerk to kids wanting autographs and OVERALL NOT GIVING A DAMN ABOUT THE FANS WHO LOOK UP TO YOU...

... I think that gives us every reason to hold a grudge or two.

Cut, print, argument done. Take your silly statement back to England.

The inbound to McGinnis, drives, stops, pumps, shoots, short, no good...AND THE GAME IS OVER! ~ Bill Schonely

by SandbergOnSports on Feb 1, 2008 4:38 PM PST up reply actions  

I know what you posted here
was a bit of a simplification, but really, we hate all these guys for smoking pot? That's, uhm, a bit hypocritical, city of Portland. Just saying.

by abdelnaby on Feb 1, 2008 4:39 PM PST up reply actions  

It aint just the ganja...
We dislike many of these guys for more than just pot. See: Bonzi, Qyntel, Darius, Rasheed (his conduct).
The inbound to McGinnis, drives, stops, pumps, shoots, short, no good...AND THE GAME IS OVER! ~ Bill Schonely

by SandbergOnSports on Feb 1, 2008 4:46 PM PST up reply actions  

right
I understand people who dislike Sheed a little, since he clearly didn't want to be here near the end of his tenure. But there's a substantial number of PTB fans who just despise him. They hate him more than Bonzi! That's just crazy, to me.

But then again, your signature reminded me of my irrational hatred for Jeff McInnis. Sometimes we just get angry, man.

by abdelnaby on Feb 1, 2008 5:16 PM PST up reply actions  

Regardless of the opinion
Not many people who smoke are on a national stage. If the guy did it in his own home and the NBA didn't have drug tests that's one thing. Cruising down 1-5 at 90 in a yellow hummer smoking a joint and consequently bringing embarrassment to the reputation of a city in the national media is another.

by einman77 on Feb 1, 2008 6:25 PM PST up reply actions  

this reply
goes down below. Just to balance things out.

Hit 'em again! Go Ricey!

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

by Lizzy Lowblow on Feb 1, 2008 6:35 PM PST up reply actions  

And just for the halibut
This post belongs right in the middle.

Mama bear made Ricey say WHAT?

"No way. I love this town. We're gonna bring back the glory years. These boys are my boys. This is my team and my town." - Greg Oden when asked about leaving.

by ratbastird on Feb 1, 2008 6:41 PM PST up reply actions  

Can one dislike someone else
for their dislike without being a hypocrite?

by lee3022 on Feb 1, 2008 7:58 PM PST up reply actions  

Yes.
I dislike Hitler for his dislike of the jews.  I expect you feel the same.

by EnglandDan on Feb 2, 2008 6:01 PM PST up reply actions  

Let's Get It On!
I want to see someone Get T'd Up.

No waiting around. This needs to happen right away. The sooner the better. I don't care how it happens, just the sooner the better. Get caught during one of those Team moons of the Refs, when thier at the Scorers Table and you think they're not lookin'.

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

by Lizzy Lowblow on Feb 1, 2008 2:03 PM PST reply actions  

I'm hopin'...
Ricey punches a Ref during the Pre-Game Show!
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Feb 1, 2008 6:26 PM PST up reply actions  

I went to that Knick fan site...
..."posting and toasting" as Dave linked to. The host there said that he couldn't come up with a cool nickname for Portland. One reader commented that we should be  "the big swoosh. What else do they have there besides Nike?"

I really just wanted to respond with "a winning basketball team."

The inbound to McGinnis, drives, stops, pumps, shoots, short, no good...AND THE GAME IS OVER! ~ Bill Schonely

by SandbergOnSports on Feb 1, 2008 4:32 PM PST reply actions  

DO IT!
The Rose Garden is our House.

by JTDuck22 on Feb 1, 2008 4:34 PM PST up reply actions  

I would have to register...
I'm afraid of giving my email out to angry New Yorkers who have been mad enough this season. No need to push them over the edge, Isaiah Thomas is already doing that.
Let's just make that statement on the court tonight.
The inbound to McGinnis, drives, stops, pumps, shoots, short, no good...AND THE GAME IS OVER! ~ Bill Schonely

by SandbergOnSports on Feb 1, 2008 4:41 PM PST up reply actions  

I wouldn't want to either
I just read the post though and he had already mentioned we have the Blazers
The Rose Garden is our House.

by JTDuck22 on Feb 1, 2008 4:43 PM PST up reply actions  

good call
just re-checked it myself. Perhaps I should read things more carefully...
The inbound to McGinnis, drives, stops, pumps, shoots, short, no good...AND THE GAME IS OVER! ~ Bill Schonely

by SandbergOnSports on Feb 1, 2008 4:45 PM PST up reply actions  

Aw, c'mon.
We're friendly, cuddly Knicks fans.
Posting and Toasting: Unabashed Knicks fanaticism with the occasional poop joke.

by seth @ Blazer's Edge on Feb 1, 2008 5:02 PM PST up reply actions  

Just like Z-Bo
The Rose Garden is our House.

by JTDuck22 on Feb 1, 2008 5:04 PM PST up reply actions  

Speaking of cuddly Knick fans
where is our own knickfan who posts so cleverly here?

by tweener on Feb 1, 2008 5:31 PM PST up reply actions  

Oh come on
Someone has to put that up there, I don't want to steal you thunder, but it has to be posted.

by einman77 on Feb 1, 2008 6:15 PM PST up reply actions  

Is anybody
a part of "I am a Trailblazers fan"?
The Rose Garden is our House.

by JTDuck22 on Feb 1, 2008 4:46 PM PST reply actions  

mmmm
signed up, but I don't really waste my time there. I think the comments are far more well informed here.  

by einman77 on Feb 1, 2008 6:09 PM PST up reply actions  

No, I am not like that
I choose to continue to indulge in my compulsive lust for anything BLAZERS!.

Hi I'm George. "I am a Trailblazer Fan"

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

by Lizzy Lowblow on Feb 1, 2008 6:21 PM PST up reply actions  

I really hope we win
so we don't have to read a gloating KnickFan post- and I say that with the utmost respect for KnickFan and his consistently excellent contributions to this site.

by jksnake99 on Feb 1, 2008 6:20 PM PST reply actions  

this blog,GSoM,BaB
are the only blogs that are really active but everyone other one isnt so much.
awww y'know we did this and i was y'know like hahaha and then i, y'know, i shot it and was like whooooo------by Mortimer <----hahaha!!!!!

by soulja2boy on Feb 1, 2008 6:38 PM PST reply actions  

Life at clippers nation
there was some life there as well.  the main blogger dude was pretty cool too.
"No way. I love this town. We're gonna bring back the glory years. These boys are my boys. This is my team and my town." - Greg Oden when asked about leaving.

by ratbastird on Feb 1, 2008 6:42 PM PST up reply actions  

You can call me Georgie
You can call me Blue

You can call me BooYay

Just Don't Call Me LIZ-BO!

Not tonight with the knickerbockers runnin' around.

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

by Lizzy Lowblow on Feb 1, 2008 7:07 PM PST reply actions  

Slightly OT - Anyone listening to KXL pregame?
Antonio interviewed Mike Breen from the MSG network -- wow, he sounds completely different on the radio! I couldn't believe I was listening to the same guy that does play-by-play on ESPN. He made some snide comment about Wheeler -- I wonder how they know each other?

They just played a phone call from Lorenzo Romar about him not knowing that ROY would be an all-star. Great stuff. Nate's on now talking about Zach as motivation for the Blazers...

by royroty on Feb 1, 2008 7:14 PM PST reply actions  

I heard it all
I'm a dedicated Farmer Pre-Game Fan.

"First Blazer to hug Z-BO?" Channing Frye. LOL

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

by Lizzy Lowblow on Feb 1, 2008 7:23 PM PST up reply actions  

Z-bo late to the arena!
just like old times

http://blog.oregonlive.com/behindblazersbeat/2008/02/zbo_being_zbo.html

Travis Outlaw drops the sledgehammer on Daequan Cook for a dunk so vicious, it's illegal in 48 states.

by BlazerBandit on Feb 1, 2008 7:20 PM PST reply actions  

How 'bout those Lakers???
Hey, if we're committed at the highest level to being the #10 team in the west this year, we're entitled to root for someone aren't we?

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 7:37 PM PST reply actions  

Whoa
first, I would say we're a long way from being committed to the #10 team. We're down, but let's not forget we have tie-breakers on Utah, GS and 1 more win for Denver. Next, you can root for someone else if our situation was dire, but publicly admitting you're rooting for, for.... was that a typo?

by einman77 on Feb 1, 2008 7:41 PM PST up reply actions  

And sounds like boos for Z-bo
At least on the radio. Not as loud as it could be, but still... Not cool.

by royroty on Feb 1, 2008 7:40 PM PST reply actions  

And...
cheers for Fred Jones.

by royroty on Feb 1, 2008 7:43 PM PST up reply actions  

I think I'm the only one on that whole list...
...Picking the Knicks tonight.

No guts, no glory.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 7:41 PM PST reply actions  

I picked em
In the jersey contest but still want the Blazers to win.  They are my favorite team.
"I knew a guy who was dyslexic. He was also cross-eyed. So everything came out right." Tummler from Gummo (1997)

by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 7:42 PM PST up reply actions  

Wooo
The best announcers possible for this game!
"I knew a guy who was dyslexic. He was also cross-eyed. So everything came out right." Tummler from Gummo (1997)

by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 7:41 PM PST reply actions  

Hooray for AFN
playing the game!  It's 840am here and I just woke up for the game

by coolguyrob on Feb 1, 2008 7:41 PM PST reply actions  

Staying Hydrated for this game
10:30 is pretty late :(

LOL he just said "if they can contain Randy Moss"

couldn't really tell if that was on purpose

by Dheepan on Feb 1, 2008 7:41 PM PST reply actions  

Bunch of Racisits
If you axe me.
"I knew a guy who was dyslexic. He was also cross-eyed. So everything came out right." Tummler from Gummo (1997)

by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 7:44 PM PST up reply actions  

ESPN Color Guy...
....observes LMA needs more strength so he can get down low.

Correct.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 7:44 PM PST reply actions  

At
The strip club, saving a seat for ZBo
"I knew a guy who was dyslexic. He was also cross-eyed. So everything came out right." Tummler from Gummo (1997)

by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 7:45 PM PST up reply actions  

I'm gonna
Just watch the game tonight. No live blogging/commenting for me folks. I want to enjoy this one as much as possible.
ROTUNDITYDOTNET

by damir on Feb 1, 2008 7:45 PM PST reply actions  

I'm disappointed with the booing of Zbo
Plus I'm worried it might inspire him to go nuts for 30+.

by jksnake99 on Feb 1, 2008 7:46 PM PST reply actions  

Me too
He never hated, just couldn't resist all those wonderful Portland strip clubs.
"I knew a guy who was dyslexic. He was also cross-eyed. So everything came out right." Tummler from Gummo (1997)

by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 7:47 PM PST up reply actions  

If you were a young millionaire...
......you'd be hanging in strip clubs, too.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 7:50 PM PST up reply actions  

Not necessarily
I am not the biggest fan of them. They just seem counter intuitive. It's like getting a delicious meal that you can't eat. Most of those meals would probably make you sick though

by einman77 on Feb 1, 2008 7:55 PM PST up reply actions  

HEY...
Martell isn't supposed to be able to do that.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 7:46 PM PST reply actions  

If this wasn't a family-values blog...
...I'd tell ya what I really think of Isiah...

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 7:49 PM PST up reply actions  

Dude
Isiah is my 2nd favorite GM in the league!

by einman77 on Feb 1, 2008 7:51 PM PST up reply actions  

Mandatory post
to keep my refreshes starting at the top. You might see a lot of them from me, I can't give too much just listening to the radio. Your filling in the whole picture is always appreciated though.

by einman77 on Feb 1, 2008 7:50 PM PST reply actions  

I like David Lee
He's got lots of HEART.
I heart him.
"I knew a guy who was dyslexic. He was also cross-eyed. So everything came out right." Tummler from Gummo (1997)

by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 7:52 PM PST reply actions  

Boo
That jugger.
"I knew a guy who was dyslexic. He was also cross-eyed. So everything came out right." Tummler from Gummo (1997)

by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 7:53 PM PST up reply actions  

I know why...
.....Microsoft software.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 7:53 PM PST up reply actions  

Okay, so I picked the Knicks....
....so I'd have a huge advantage if there was an upset...

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 7:54 PM PST reply actions  

I did too
But the Blazers seem sluggish lately.  This seemed like a game they would give away.
"I knew a guy who was dyslexic. He was also cross-eyed. So everything came out right." Tummler from Gummo (1997)

by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 7:56 PM PST up reply actions  

Frye fouls...
.....and Joel swats the ball into tomorrow.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 7:55 PM PST reply actions  

Bad shot by Webster.
He was in love with the concept of shooting that ball.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 7:56 PM PST reply actions  

Dang
Nate Robinson is all over the place.
"I knew a guy who was dyslexic. He was also cross-eyed. So everything came out right." Tummler from Gummo (1997)

by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 7:57 PM PST reply actions  

Woo
And a slam by David Lee.  I like that kid.
"I knew a guy who was dyslexic. He was also cross-eyed. So everything came out right." Tummler from Gummo (1997)

by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 7:57 PM PST reply actions  

wait...
who are you rooting for here tom?
"No way. I love this town. We're gonna bring back the glory years. These boys are my boys. This is my team and my town." - Greg Oden when asked about leaving.

by ratbastird on Feb 1, 2008 7:59 PM PST up reply actions  

The Blazers
David Lee and Fred Jones.
"I knew a guy who was dyslexic. He was also cross-eyed. So everything came out right." Tummler from Gummo (1997)

by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 8:00 PM PST up reply actions  

umm, why?
And don't tell me fantasy basketball or the Jersey contest. That's like selling your soul for a bag of peanuts. Or maybe a jersey.

by einman77 on Feb 1, 2008 8:19 PM PST up reply actions  

Lee can play...
Knicks are strong down low. Curry is out, which helps the Blazers' cause...

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 7:58 PM PST reply actions  

Knee high
to a grass hopper and I'm not talking about David Carradine.
"I knew a guy who was dyslexic. He was also cross-eyed. So everything came out right." Tummler from Gummo (1997)

by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 8:01 PM PST up reply actions  

14-6 Blazers lead.
Knicks ball out the foul line.

shoots and misses first
Lee shoots and hits the second.

14-7 Blazer ball.

Webster shoots and misses.

Lee rebounds and knicks take it down.  Randolph goes in and misses.

Webster has ball and passes to roy, goes acroos court passes ends up in fryes hands and he misses.

Crawford gets ball and hits.

14-9

Roy loses ball and knicks score again 14-11

Nate calls time out.

"No way. I love this town. We're gonna bring back the glory years. These boys are my boys. This is my team and my town." - Greg Oden when asked about leaving.

by ratbastird on Feb 1, 2008 7:58 PM PST reply actions  

Nate
is 6' 0" if I remember right, that's his listed height, he might be shorter than that in reality.

by Dheepan on Feb 1, 2008 7:59 PM PST reply actions  

They're always shorter in reality
"No way. I love this town. We're gonna bring back the glory years. These boys are my boys. This is my team and my town." - Greg Oden when asked about leaving.

by ratbastird on Feb 1, 2008 7:59 PM PST up reply actions  

Who broke the shot clock?
I was hoping for a technical on that but I guess not.
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by Lizzy Lowblow on Feb 1, 2008 7:59 PM PST reply actions  

Was...that
Pryzbilla trying to play on the lowpost?

by Dheepan on Feb 1, 2008 8:01 PM PST reply actions  

5' 9"
And it's a 1 pt game.

by Dheepan on Feb 1, 2008 8:02 PM PST reply actions  

Showcasing Outlaw
For his trade.
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by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 8:02 PM PST reply actions  

14-11 blazer flavor
Blazers taking in the ball.  Eventually... after we listen to some station identification and find other ways to stall for time.

Okay, now we're really playing.

We've only hit 1 of the last six shots.  Ouch.

Blazers inbounding.

Pryz against randolph and lee helps out and gets ball.

Knicks miss and Frye rebounds.  Roy with ball to blake and he hits!  

17-11 blazers

Randolph scores on the other end.

17-13 blazers

Roy goes up and blazers miss.  Knicks now have ball and robinson scores.

17-15 blazers

Roy has the ball knocked away and it goes out of bounds...

come on blazers!

"No way. I love this town. We're gonna bring back the glory years. These boys are my boys. This is my team and my town." - Greg Oden when asked about leaving.

by ratbastird on Feb 1, 2008 8:03 PM PST reply actions  

Lee
With another strong play under the basket.
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by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 8:04 PM PST reply actions  

17-15
Blazers inbound ball and they miss

knicks have ball and randolph shoots a three... is he CRAZY???

apparently not... he made it.

17-18 knicks

roy responds with two points!  Can't let these guys beat us!

19-17

Knicks shoot and miss and david lee snags and is fouled.

He's at the line

"No way. I love this town. We're gonna bring back the glory years. These boys are my boys. This is my team and my town." - Greg Oden when asked about leaving.

by ratbastird on Feb 1, 2008 8:04 PM PST reply actions  

I want Sergio to kill the Knicks
The lack of the interior D will make it easy. Also 20-19...Knicks

by Dheepan on Feb 1, 2008 8:04 PM PST reply actions  

Randolph commits his second foul.
Will Isiah bench him? Decision time...

by royroty on Feb 1, 2008 8:05 PM PST reply actions  

good thing
We traded Zach, I just saw him say the f-word.  Character gentlemen, character is more important than wins.
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by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 8:06 PM PST reply actions  

Channing
just said the S-word when he missed that shot, mic picked it up/

by coolguyrob on Feb 1, 2008 8:07 PM PST up reply actions  

Maybe KP...
........will trade Frye in the off-season for a Junior High boy that says "rats."

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 10:45 PM PST up reply actions  

Dude
What are those pubes on Webster's chin?
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by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 8:07 PM PST reply actions  

UGH. Sergio.
My least favorite member of the Gang of 10.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 8:07 PM PST reply actions  

I love serg
Never know what your going to get.  Like a rollercoaster

by troutfan on Feb 1, 2008 8:08 PM PST up reply actions  

I hear
spanish chocolates attract spanish flies.
"No way. I love this town. We're gonna bring back the glory years. These boys are my boys. This is my team and my town." - Greg Oden when asked about leaving.

by ratbastird on Feb 1, 2008 8:12 PM PST up reply actions  

I heard
It causes cramps.
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by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 8:14 PM PST up reply actions  

Looks like Webster is having another off game
1-4 from field. Jones scores at other end after Martell miss. Lee then fouls Outlaw.

by royroty on Feb 1, 2008 8:09 PM PST reply actions  

19-18 blazers
Knicks make both free throws

19-20 knicks

Blazers go down and zach fouls frye.  Randolph has the second foul.

Randolph comes out and Rose goes in.

Frye hits his first free throw
Frye hits his second free throw

21-20 blazers

Knicks shoot and miss and blazers have the ball again!  Frye goes to score and misses so the knicks all shout "party at the hole!" and go dashing on down to score, but webster fouls and puts them at the line instead.

robinson hit the first
robinson hit the second... dang it.

21-22 knicks

Blazers attempting to attack again.  JJ hits a shot!!!  "oh... i can do that?"

23-22 blazers.

Robinson is playing tonight and scores again... ACK!

23-24 knicks

then knicks score... AGAIN???

23-26  doh.

Okay, seriously blazers... you need to turn it up!

"No way. I love this town. We're gonna bring back the glory years. These boys are my boys. This is my team and my town." - Greg Oden when asked about leaving.

by ratbastird on Feb 1, 2008 8:09 PM PST reply actions  

End of 1st Quarter...
...Knicks by 4, making me 25% of a genius.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 8:09 PM PST reply actions  

Omg. Nate Robinson is killing us.
I just read that sentence again. Nate Robinson????

by Dheepan on Feb 1, 2008 8:09 PM PST reply actions  

Robinson hits a fadeaway
at the buzzer. NYK 28 PDX 24 after 12 minutes.

by royroty on Feb 1, 2008 8:10 PM PST reply actions  

Blazers = Soft
Mathematical formula, write it down for future reference.

Remember, this season is the pre-season, we don't care about winning. It's all about getting along swimmingly and having fun and getting a year older and cashing a couple paychecks along the way...

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 8:13 PM PST up reply actions  

Ack!!!
Knicks have a four point lead to take to the second quarter?

Hey blazers, you're at home now... kick some asphalt!  WE do NOT want randolph to have this win... okay?

That rose garden crowd needs to start cheering HARD to get this guys back in the game and remind them "hey dudes... you're HOME now."

"No way. I love this town. We're gonna bring back the glory years. These boys are my boys. This is my team and my town." - Greg Oden when asked about leaving.

by ratbastird on Feb 1, 2008 8:11 PM PST reply actions  

ever notice?
we tend to loosen up when we get an early lead, then we quickly let the other team back in it, i feel like this happens a lot, we start settling

by scublazerfan on Feb 1, 2008 8:13 PM PST reply actions  

i have to say...we won't win this game if....
settle for jumpshots....the knicks are a terrible defensive team and they're jumping out on the break after long rebounds.

by blzrfan on Feb 1, 2008 8:13 PM PST reply actions  

Man
This game is breaking my heart.  Come on Blazers.  Play with some heart.
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by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 8:13 PM PST reply actions  

Cmon Trout
You can shoot over a guy who is 5" 9'....

by Dheepan on Feb 1, 2008 8:14 PM PST reply actions  

outlaw
roy needs to pull outlaw aside and teach him some body control

by scublazerfan on Feb 1, 2008 8:14 PM PST reply actions  

He
Could teach me about body massages.  Mmm, love me some Roy.
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by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 8:15 PM PST up reply actions  

I have no respect for a lineup...
...that has no center.

SMALL BALL SUCKS.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 8:16 PM PST reply actions  

Are you talking about testicles?
Because my right one is the small ball.  Probably 1/3 the size of the left one.  He still tries and supports the team.
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by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 8:18 PM PST up reply actions  

In Blazer small-ball...
....they're the same size as normal but always out of position.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 10:49 PM PST up reply actions  

When did NY
Pick up Brian Grant?
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by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 8:16 PM PST reply actions  

He's lost a lot of weight
He's lost a lot of weight since I saw him last. lol

by royroty on Feb 1, 2008 8:18 PM PST up reply actions  

Yeah
I think he has fresh legs.
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by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 8:18 PM PST up reply actions  

Good defense by Knicks
and jump shooting by our guys.   And the jump shots are not falling again.

The knicks have had many more shots in the paint or just plan lay-ups than the Blazers.

When our 3 point shooters have a man close to him, they no longer shoot over 40%.

by OrygunRod on Feb 1, 2008 8:16 PM PST reply actions  

I've got Zach...
.....for game high scorer and outscoring LMA also.

Every single Jailblazer has KILLED the Blazers in the first game back.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 8:18 PM PST up reply actions  

Dang
NY keeps getting the kind bounce.  
"I knew a guy who was dyslexic. He was also cross-eyed. So everything came out right." Tummler from Gummo (1997)

by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 8:17 PM PST reply actions  

Z-bo lighting it up...
....Oh well, we got postman (sic.) Channing Frye for him, all is not lost.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 8:17 PM PST reply actions  

0 for 3 on wide open threes
1 web, 2 jones.

time to call a different play.

by sergioFTW on Feb 1, 2008 8:17 PM PST reply actions  

devin harris for webster, sergio, and jack
DONE DEAL please....need someone who can get to the hoop

by blzrfan on Feb 1, 2008 8:18 PM PST reply actions  

That rumor...
....was a fabrication by the NJ Nets, trying to build perceived value for Kidd.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 8:20 PM PST up reply actions  

penetrating
i thought that was what jack was so good at

by scublazerfan on Feb 1, 2008 8:19 PM PST reply actions  

That is just wrong
Wow.
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by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 8:21 PM PST up reply actions  

no energy
offensive possesions have been terrible since Aldridge left with 2 fouls.  No movement, no life.

No hustle or aggressiveness on defense either.

by douglast on Feb 1, 2008 8:19 PM PST reply actions  

Paul Allen
Needs to buy some rebounds and some buckets.
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by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 8:22 PM PST up reply actions  

Hey, we're #9!!!!
Will KP wake up or flush the season???

Vote now.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 8:22 PM PST reply actions  

#9 is fine
seriously, a good accomplishment in the west.

by einman77 on Feb 1, 2008 8:23 PM PST up reply actions  

This season
Does not matter.  How many times did you hear about Oden fixing all the problems.  This year does not matter to anyone but the team in the organization.
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by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 8:24 PM PST up reply actions  

Blazers finally box out, but then
Jack gets into front court and runs down Jeffries. Charging.

by royroty on Feb 1, 2008 8:23 PM PST reply actions  

Weak call...
"That's a college call, Dan."

Well put.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 8:23 PM PST reply actions  

Lets Go Blazers!!!
LETS GO BLAZERS LETS GO!!!
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Feb 1, 2008 8:23 PM PST reply actions  

from the radio
tone says balkman and lee outworking blazers.

anyone look alert?  active?  please?

by greyhound9 on Feb 1, 2008 8:23 PM PST reply actions  

BOOM!!!
And the horrid Blazers are down 10.

"They haven't scored yet in the 2nd Quarter -- almost 5 minutes in."

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 8:24 PM PST reply actions  

He
Got a rebounds.  Don't worry, Oden will fix everything.  
"I knew a guy who was dyslexic. He was also cross-eyed. So everything came out right." Tummler from Gummo (1997)

by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 8:25 PM PST up reply actions  

Man.....
I win the award for least-prescient comment tonight.

Jack was great once he stopped trying to be a 3 point shooter and drove the lane.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 10:54 PM PST up reply actions  

36% Shooting Tonight...
Up a full point from fine Cleveland game.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 8:25 PM PST reply actions  

it happens
when all of your shots are from > 18ft.

by scublazerfan on Feb 1, 2008 8:26 PM PST up reply actions  

Wheels thinks
the Blazers last scored a week ago. I gotta agree. But New York does have a great D.

by einman77 on Feb 1, 2008 8:25 PM PST reply actions  

Blazers down 12...
...to the fricking Knicks.

This really is starting to look like the pre-season.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 8:26 PM PST reply actions  

Finally!
Aldridge scores on Z-Bo.

by royroty on Feb 1, 2008 8:26 PM PST reply actions  

Brian Grant
With the tip in.

Wow that road trip sure wore out this team.

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by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 8:27 PM PST reply actions  

Are you talking about the Knicks?
Who are at the end of a 5 game road trip?

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 8:27 PM PST up reply actions  

The Blazers
They've been sluggish ever since the road trip.
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by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 8:29 PM PST up reply actions  

The team on the long road trip...
...gets first dibs on using the "long road trip" excuse as a reason for playing bad.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 10:56 PM PST up reply actions  

Outlaw drills 3!
Signs of life!

Robinson called for an offensive foul, clearing out with left hand.

by royroty on Feb 1, 2008 8:27 PM PST reply actions  

It's 5:00 pm...
......................somewhere.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 8:29 PM PST up reply actions  

I've got lots of theories about this team...
None of them are nice.

It is time to move parts A, B, and C for parts X and Y and to get serious.

The Disney Movie phase of the season is over.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 8:28 PM PST reply actions  

Still not ready to sell the future
because the present is better than expected.

by einman77 on Feb 1, 2008 8:30 PM PST up reply actions  

Other than Outlaw
they are 1-9 at the moment. When your shooters can't shoot it is hard to win.

by lee3022 on Feb 1, 2008 8:34 PM PST up reply actions  

Man
I gotta test out my arm and start pitching.  
"I knew a guy who was dyslexic. He was also cross-eyed. So everything came out right." Tummler from Gummo (1997)

by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 8:30 PM PST up reply actions  

More shot clock shenanigans
Putting a shot clock on the floor along the baseline. What????

by royroty on Feb 1, 2008 8:31 PM PST reply actions  

Did you hear
That Roy made the all star game?
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by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 8:33 PM PST reply actions  

Isiah Thomas wired tonight...
....usually it's all the people around Isiah that the authorities have wired.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 8:33 PM PST reply actions  

No one
Wants to take the shot
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by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 8:35 PM PST up reply actions  

BLAZERS...
...."In the last 3 games they have a total of 8 fast break points."

And this team was supposed to run this year?

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 8:35 PM PST reply actions  

Nice Slam
By Outlaw to increase his trade value.
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by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 8:35 PM PST reply actions  

Ohhh Snap
Did you see that David Lee jam?
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by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 8:36 PM PST reply actions  

That was amazing!
Full runnning leap grabbing the miss and reverse slamming in one motion....

Grrrrrrrreat!!!!

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 8:37 PM PST up reply actions  

Man
I WANT DAVID LEE!
Oh, and I want him to be a Portland Trail Blazer.
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by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 8:37 PM PST up reply actions  

Blazers who need to go away:
  1. Sergio.

  2. Jack.

  3. Frye.

  4. Webster.

I am officially giving up on Webster. Time to start Travis, that's the future 3.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 8:39 PM PST reply actions  

You
need a hug.
"I knew a guy who was dyslexic. He was also cross-eyed. So everything came out right." Tummler from Gummo (1997)

by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 8:40 PM PST up reply actions  

Tsk tsk...
Don't go ad hominem on me, my friend.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 8:40 PM PST up reply actions  

Ok
How about I go all hominy on you?
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by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 8:45 PM PST up reply actions  

Oh, too harsh...
.....This is the pre-season, I forget.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 8:40 PM PST up reply actions  

I've
huffed 3 cans of gold pain.
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by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 8:40 PM PST up reply actions  

Brandon had Joel underneath...
...Passed him up.

Shot was taken, another miss, and Joel failed to garner the rebound (he was one step out of position, too far underneath).

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 8:42 PM PST reply actions  

NY Up 11
Why do they have all the energy?  
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by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 8:42 PM PST reply actions  

What i want to say
What the F is this S.

Honestly. This has been a horrendous performance. ugh.  

by Dheepan on Feb 1, 2008 8:42 PM PST reply actions  

Our out of TO play is
A steve blake ISO? ARE YOU KIDDING ME?

by Dheepan on Feb 1, 2008 8:44 PM PST reply actions  

Blazers sitting at 38 first half points...
........against the NY Knicks.

Which makes me 50% of a genius.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 8:44 PM PST reply actions  

i want to be a fly in the blazers lockerroom right
now, roy needs to show some of that all star leadership

by scublazerfan on Feb 1, 2008 8:45 PM PST reply actions  

Zach...
Leads all scorers with 13 pts.

One think I don't like, they are all long jumpers.

6-11 from the field.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 8:45 PM PST reply actions  

I would be
It's one thing to be outplayed, it's another to not show any effort against a horrendous team playing the last game of a 5 game trip.

by Dheepan on Feb 1, 2008 8:45 PM PST reply actions  

We are back...
.............to the 5-12 Blazers.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 8:46 PM PST up reply actions  

crappy basketball
awww y'know we did this and i was y'know like hahaha and then i, y'know, i shot it and was like whooooo------by Mortimer <----hahaha!!!!!

by soulja2boy on Feb 1, 2008 8:45 PM PST reply actions  

our offense is atrocious..no words to describe it
no more excuses for the offense...we aren't playing against the rockets or the cavs...its the knicks!

hopefully nate will tear them a new one.

by blzrfan on Feb 1, 2008 8:46 PM PST reply actions  

This is embarrasing
Przybilla is being absolutely owned by Balkman and Lee.

The entire white unit has been absolutely horrible.

Roy is settling for jumpers- clearly affected by his hand.

by jksnake99 on Feb 1, 2008 8:46 PM PST reply actions  

I remember a time
When the Blazers were da kine.  Now they're just da kine.  I don't get it.
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by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 8:47 PM PST reply actions  

Don't give up
The Knicks held double digit leads on their current road trip against both the Lakers and Warriors.

The biggest concern to me is that the White unit has completely forgot how to shoot.

That and Roy is being complacent.  He needs to make his mark on the game- don't settle for jumpers.

by jksnake99 on Feb 1, 2008 8:48 PM PST reply actions  

Most of our losses
include poor shooting from the white unit.

by lee3022 on Feb 1, 2008 8:49 PM PST up reply actions  

yeah
I think I'll check out and just watch the game for a while. Can only handle it from one place.  

by troutfan on Feb 1, 2008 8:50 PM PST up reply actions  

Maybe
Or maybe this team needs some coffee because they are playing like they all need a nap.
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by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 8:51 PM PST up reply actions  

I don't cause it...
......only report it. Just the facts, sir.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 8:52 PM PST up reply actions  

Sorry
Maybe your quoting Dan Akroyd

by troutfan on Feb 1, 2008 8:55 PM PST up reply actions  

Whoa
There's a ton of broads on BE now.  That's so cool.
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by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 8:55 PM PST up reply actions  

Is "Broad"
Derogatory?  If it is, then I would like to say there are a ton of dames on this blog.
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by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 8:59 PM PST up reply actions  

not much offends me
just talks of trade for our young guys. They all make me smile. Even Brandon gets a turnover once it a while.

by troutfan on Feb 1, 2008 9:00 PM PST up reply actions  

Sweet
The ladies on this blog are so classy.  They are jiggy in my book.  
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by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 9:04 PM PST up reply actions  

Okay, I'm gonna prattle...
....don't kill me, Tom.

The Blazers' 2nd team has been sucking it up. When the streak was on, the white unit was slaying. Now they can't buy a bucket.

As soon as LMA and Joel come out of the game, things go downhill.

The "small ball team" is where we went bad v. Cleveland (were up 10 then lost) and tonight as soon as Nate went small, things went down the toilet.

The Blazers have NO drives to the hoop. They have NO inside attack. This is a bunch of jumpshooters with no confidence in their jumpshots.

Walton: "The Portland Trail Blazers in this 6 game homestand have BECOME the New York Knicks."

etc.

t

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 8:50 PM PST reply actions  

Nah no problem
Roy is hurt and scared to take a shot.  And all the players are feeding of him and they're scared to shoot.  Seems like there is always one extra unneeded pass.  And they are being "out hustled."  I hate that term.  
"I knew a guy who was dyslexic. He was also cross-eyed. So everything came out right." Tummler from Gummo (1997)

by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 8:54 PM PST up reply actions  

Joel
has he ever played a worse first half?

How many rebounds got ripped away from him by Lee and Balkman.

Also, when was the last time Jack or Sergio hit a shot?

by jksnake99 on Feb 1, 2008 8:51 PM PST reply actions  

Not his best...
.....for sure.

And their real center is out with the flu!

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 8:57 PM PST up reply actions  

I think Curry being out...
helps the Knicks.  Joel is having trouble with their shorter, quicker guys.  

by jksnake99 on Feb 1, 2008 8:59 PM PST up reply actions  

The Blazers are standing around
it seems waiting for Brandon Roy, All Star, to take over the game and win it for them like they were used to Randolph doing last year.

They have settled for outside shots even when those shots are not falling.

The hustle and hard work seem to be missing, especially on rebounds.

We are still a very young team and Nate has to take control of this youth and pump some adrenalin into them.

by OrygunRod on Feb 1, 2008 8:52 PM PST reply actions  

13 comments so far on posting and toasting
There's still 7 million people in NYC right? Don't know why any player would want to play anywhere else.

by einman77 on Feb 1, 2008 8:52 PM PST reply actions  

WTF
I'm gonna be so drunk by the end of this crapfest.

by iDea on Feb 1, 2008 8:54 PM PST reply actions  

Dave should
Apply his amazing predictive prowess to Wall Street,  he would be rolling in the dough.

by Dheepan on Feb 1, 2008 8:57 PM PST reply actions  

If we lose this game
I'm officially writing us off for the playoffs, which is fine- I didn't expect us to be in.

The west is just too strong and the white unit (and Webster) are just too inconsistent.

If we are a playoff contender, we can't lose this type of game.

By the way, don't look now but here comes Sacramento.  They are a longshot but don't count them out.

by jksnake99 on Feb 1, 2008 8:57 PM PST reply actions  

OT
If you were going to heroine, which Blazer would you most like to share a needle with?
"I knew a guy who was dyslexic. He was also cross-eyed. So everything came out right." Tummler from Gummo (1997)

by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 8:58 PM PST reply actions  

I wish Bill Walton
Didn't hype stuff up all the time, he's not bad, but he gets waaaaay too excited all the time.

by Dheepan on Feb 1, 2008 8:59 PM PST reply actions  

WALTON...
...."Mitch Kupchak has pulled off one the major coups of all time" in getting Pau Gasol.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 8:59 PM PST reply actions  

KP...
.....hates the deal, because the Lakers gave up 2 number one picks.

The Lakers want to win a world championship THIS YEAR.

And they just might.

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by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 9:00 PM PST up reply actions  

Are you suggesting...
The Blazers should go all in for this year?

The Lakers window is the next 3-4 years.  Ours STARTS in 2-3 years.

by jksnake99 on Feb 1, 2008 9:02 PM PST up reply actions  

Not all in this year...
....but they need to swap out parts A, B, and C for parts X and Y.

Here's the real core, for the record:

Roy, LMA, Oden, Outlaw, Blake.

And they should keep Pryz and probably give Martell some more time also (although not necessarily as a starter).

Outside of that: time to wheel and deal. Need to get stronger down low.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 11:05 PM PST up reply actions  

lol
If by that he meant "best coup since the KG trade," or "very nice pickup" then I agree.

Bill uses the biggest hyperboles OF ALL TIME.

by jksnake99 on Feb 1, 2008 9:01 PM PST up reply actions  

The Blazers have come back from worse
against better teams. Let's keep the comments positive, this is still very winnable.

by einman77 on Feb 1, 2008 8:59 PM PST reply actions  

11 Points in the NBA....
......is negligible.

But the Blazers have to learn how to BELIEVE again.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 9:01 PM PST up reply actions  

Are you saying
you don't believe the Blazers believe? could you be projecting? All I'm asking for is a little positivity, no need to argue that unless you're happy being misearble

by einman77 on Feb 1, 2008 9:06 PM PST up reply actions  

No projection...
It's about their projectiles.

When they pass up open looks, and clank others, they're losing confidence in their shots. Just like there was mass hysteria leading to terrific confidence during the streak, now it's a mass lack of confidence.

The reality is somewhere in between.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 11:08 PM PST up reply actions  

So far...
the team trailing at halftime is 3-0 on this homestand.

by jksnake99 on Feb 1, 2008 9:00 PM PST reply actions  

I would say Jack Tom
He looks very clean and well groomed.

by Dheepan on Feb 1, 2008 9:00 PM PST reply actions  

Good call
I'd say Darius, just because he's the one I would most like to infect.

Ha, I kill me.  I am so gonna get cancer.  Bachi, is coming for me.

"I knew a guy who was dyslexic. He was also cross-eyed. So everything came out right." Tummler from Gummo (1997)

by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 9:03 PM PST up reply actions  

Stupid ESPN
They were causing all the clock problems.

by troutfan on Feb 1, 2008 9:01 PM PST reply actions  

With the shot clocks
and the complete lack of expertise in fixing them along with no defense by the team we are really not ready for a national audience. All this good press and now we stink it up.

by lee3022 on Feb 1, 2008 9:02 PM PST reply actions  

According to Jay,
According to Jay Allen, the shot clock problems were ESPN's fault. Apparently they drilled holes through the clocks to install cameras on top of them and clipped some of the electronics.

by royroty on Feb 2, 2008 8:40 AM PST up reply actions  

lol nevermind
I see this was covered below.

by royroty on Feb 2, 2008 8:43 AM PST up reply actions  

Knicks looking for their first win...
...over a Western Conference team all season.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 9:02 PM PST reply actions  

The second half is OURS!
This is Our Time!

LMA will have a Big Half. Even better than the first.

TO and BRoy are BLAZERS!

Lordy bu how they an BALL!

Z-BO is Goin' Down, Down, down.

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

by Lizzy Lowblow on Feb 1, 2008 9:05 PM PST reply actions  

You know...
You guys are really tough on Z-bo when dude put up numbers for you guys. I for one am big on Z-bo and hope he gives ya'll 30 and 10 tonight.

Go Knicks!

by mightykingcrayon on Feb 1, 2008 9:06 PM PST reply actions  

Well then
Why don't you marry him?
"I knew a guy who was dyslexic. He was also cross-eyed. So everything came out right." Tummler from Gummo (1997)

by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 9:08 PM PST up reply actions  

His heart belongs to me
I can feel another proposal of Marriage coming My Way.
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Feb 1, 2008 9:44 PM PST up reply actions  

ZACH BURNS PRYZ...
...Goes for 3rd jam of season (true fact) and fails.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 9:07 PM PST reply actions  

Gremlins
have taken over the Rose Garden

by einman77 on Feb 1, 2008 9:07 PM PST reply actions  

Math
What's 51-38?
"I knew a guy who was dyslexic. He was also cross-eyed. So everything came out right." Tummler from Gummo (1997)

by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 9:07 PM PST reply actions  

Apparently Zach...
"absorbed the boos"

What did you guys think when you heard that?

by webted on Feb 1, 2008 9:07 PM PST reply actions  

Announcers getting sarcastic...
...about jumpshooting Blazers' pathetic inside game.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 9:08 PM PST reply actions  

We are down by 15
I am about to projectile vomit on my TV

by Dheepan on Feb 1, 2008 9:09 PM PST reply actions  

Blazer Facts.
"Their first transition points."

"Dead last in the NBA on fast break points."

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 9:10 PM PST up reply actions  

JOEL.
Team leader in stuffs adds another.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 9:10 PM PST reply actions  

Blake
Schooled that dwarf.
"I knew a guy who was dyslexic. He was also cross-eyed. So everything came out right." Tummler from Gummo (1997)

by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 9:11 PM PST reply actions  

Oh
Sorry, I know there is a difference but always say it wrong.
"I knew a guy who was dyslexic. He was also cross-eyed. So everything came out right." Tummler from Gummo (1997)

by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 9:14 PM PST up reply actions  

Problem is...
...this is the first team clicking.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 9:11 PM PST reply actions  

Blake was
Fouled on that jumper.
"I knew a guy who was dyslexic. He was also cross-eyed. So everything came out right." Tummler from Gummo (1997)

by tominhawaii on Feb 1, 2008 9:11 PM PST reply actions  

BLAKE!!!
......from Roy for 3 and timeout Knicks!

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 9:11 PM PST reply actions  

more steve
only player consistently hitting the outside game we RELY on TOO much

by blindnil on Feb 1, 2008 9:13 PM PST reply actions  

Dheepan
If it was vomit on the TV that helped, keep doing it

by troutfan on Feb 1, 2008 9:13 PM PST reply actions  

I haven't seen
That made in Oregon sign in 4+ years.

by Dheepan on Feb 1, 2008 9:14 PM PST reply actions  

What!?
ESPN is responsible for the shot clock stuff? They drilled through the wiring?

by einman77 on Feb 1, 2008 9:15 PM PST reply actions  

yep
And they are avoiding talk about the reason, elluding to Portland being the prob

by troutfan on Feb 1, 2008 9:17 PM PST up reply actions  

Blakey is...
"The White Stag!"
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblow

by Lizzy Lowblow on Feb 1, 2008 9:15 PM PST reply actions  

MARTELL...
Okay, he shouldn't be traded. Changed my mind again.

Streaky SOB though.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 9:17 PM PST reply actions  

ROY!!!!
Blazers have found the confidence again.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 9:17 PM PST reply actions  

There's our team!
I was wondering where they went

by coolguyrob on Feb 1, 2008 9:18 PM PST reply actions  

Life is sweeter
when you are making the 3s you were missing 30 minutes ago.

by sergioFTW on Feb 1, 2008 9:18 PM PST reply actions  

huh?
what did Nate say during the timeout?

by blindnil on Feb 1, 2008 9:18 PM PST reply actions  

he said
Don't worry about the BE fans.  They will apoligize for doubting and talking trades

by troutfan on Feb 1, 2008 9:20 PM PST up reply actions  

BROY
DELIVERS A PUNCH TO THE FACE OF THE NEW YORK DEFENSE

by Dheepan on Feb 1, 2008 9:20 PM PST reply actions  

Lee rebound for 2 and 1...
11 rebounds, 13 points for Lee.

Nice player.

Blazers need more players like this.

They need to lose a couple jumpshooters.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 9:22 PM PST reply actions  

Block out
Every Blazers tries to be a shoot blocker instead of blocking out to get the rebound.

by OrygunRod on Feb 1, 2008 9:23 PM PST reply actions  

Joel down with 4 fouls...
Welcome to Small Ball.

This is where the Blazers start to suck.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 9:23 PM PST reply actions  

cmon marty
awww y'know we did this and i was y'know like hahaha and then i, y'know, i shot it and was like whooooo------by Mortimer <----hahaha!!!!!

by soulja2boy on Feb 1, 2008 9:24 PM PST reply actions  

Gotta love...
....those 15 foot rebounds off bricked 3s...

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 9:24 PM PST reply actions  

HA!!!
"Small ball's where it's at," says the ESPN color doof.

NOT!

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 9:25 PM PST reply actions  

ZACH drives lane...
No center in the game, easy layup.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 9:29 PM PST reply actions  

End of third quarter...
Knicks back up by 6...

Making me 3/4 of a genius.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 9:31 PM PST reply actions  

So who IS rebounding?
That would be the entire Knick team.

by lee3022 on Feb 1, 2008 9:33 PM PST up reply actions  

I have never seen a guy...
....who looks so much like a real PF who plays as softly as he does. It's uncanny.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 11:15 PM PST up reply actions  

hopefully
this is where that happens in the first 4 minutes of the fourth

by blindnil on Feb 1, 2008 9:33 PM PST up reply actions  

My whole image of this team
is being shattered here on our home court by rebound after rebound where we do nothing. Re-assessment time coming. If we are learning anything tonight it is how to turn off the city.

by lee3022 on Feb 1, 2008 9:32 PM PST reply actions  

wow
I hope you are kidding.

  1. skinny big guys have trouble getting rebounds.
  2. David Lee is an awesome rebounder
  3. The answer to our rebounding problem is sitting over there on the bench.

by jksnake99 on Feb 1, 2008 9:34 PM PST up reply actions  

yes and no
yes we are a bad rebounding team.

no, we are not the only reason Lee is getting rebounder.  He's a terrific effort player.

by jksnake99 on Feb 1, 2008 9:35 PM PST up reply actions  

if nate doesnt put
joel in in the 4th quarter in the last  min im goin down to rose garden with signs that say fire nate
awww y'know we did this and i was y'know like hahaha and then i, y'know, i shot it and was like whooooo------by Mortimer <----hahaha!!!!!

by soulja2boy on Feb 1, 2008 9:33 PM PST reply actions  

or
we could ask to switch coaches with the Knicks.  Would you like that?

by troutfan on Feb 1, 2008 9:35 PM PST up reply actions  

Offensive Rebounds...
Knicks 12, Blazers 4.

And some people think we need another point guard more than a power forward.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 9:36 PM PST reply actions  

correct.
needs changing before the GO is back

by blindnil on Feb 1, 2008 9:39 PM PST up reply actions  

It can't be said enough
things will certainly change once he gets back

by einman77 on Feb 1, 2008 9:42 PM PST up reply actions  

AOWtjpqji[3Y[PInyIIp[y3p3YA
jones what is the qubWT9PQ3YPU3UBPO IS WRONG WITH OYUAWYI

by Dheepan on Feb 1, 2008 9:38 PM PST reply actions  

Finally
Thank you JACK for a drive

by troutfan on Feb 1, 2008 9:39 PM PST reply actions  

ESPN:
"Portland continues to misfire...wide open looks."

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 9:39 PM PST reply actions  

6-19 from 3
maybe time for another strategy?

by einman77 on Feb 1, 2008 9:40 PM PST reply actions  

James is 0-4 on wide open threes.
Our whole team is turning into the Chicago Bulls.

by Dheepan on Feb 1, 2008 9:40 PM PST reply actions  

nate in the team huddle
STOP SHOOTING JUMPSHATS!...WE HAVE 4 FREE THROWS IN THE GAME.

by blzrfan on Feb 1, 2008 9:40 PM PST reply actions  

Oden
must wish he could play more than ever

by troutfan on Feb 1, 2008 9:41 PM PST reply actions  

these have all been great looks
gotta knock them down.

Roy and Outlaw have had chances to go inside though and haven't taken them.

I'm still confident though.

by jksnake99 on Feb 1, 2008 9:41 PM PST reply actions  

this is a weird line up
take jack out put pryzz in
awww y'know we did this and i was y'know like hahaha and then i, y'know, i shot it and was like whooooo------by Mortimer <----hahaha!!!!!

by soulja2boy on Feb 1, 2008 9:41 PM PST reply actions  

The 4th Quarter...
...is Our Quarter!

'cause that's all that's left!

GO BLAZERS!

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

by Lizzy Lowblow on Feb 1, 2008 9:42 PM PST reply actions  

Jones should keep shooting
That's what he does.  As for Roy and Outlaw, they need to attack.

by jksnake99 on Feb 1, 2008 9:42 PM PST reply actions  

i would normally say yes...
but his misses aren't even close....that is a bad sign.

by blzrfan on Feb 1, 2008 9:43 PM PST up reply actions  

can we...
...post Aldridge please?  Last time I checked, it worked pretty well in the first quarter.  We haven't done it since.

Charles is right.  Our big problem is that we get:
-- NO fast break points
-- NO 2nd chance points
-- NO points in the paint

That was all masked in December and early January during our hot streak full of hot shooting.  But now you see the real team we are.

Advice:
-- Drive the ball!!!
-- Post LMA

by douglast on Feb 1, 2008 9:43 PM PST reply actions  

Roy no threat to shoot
Pass first mentality. Gotta shoot to make em honest.

by TallTimber on Feb 1, 2008 9:45 PM PST reply actions  

BLAKE!
Need to ride that pony.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 9:46 PM PST reply actions  

Do NOT need 3s
Take to the basket for 2 plus a foul.

by OrygunRod on Feb 1, 2008 9:47 PM PST reply actions  

It's like the Bulls jumpshot virus
Has spread onto our team. We are back to scoring like 80pts a game.

by Dheepan on Feb 1, 2008 9:49 PM PST reply actions  

More random comments...
Blake is far and away the most consistent guard in addition to Roy. Not even close.

Jack doesn't look quite so bad tonight. His slump might be starting to come to a close.

Nate is not playing Sergio tonight, and that's fine with me. I wonder if Sergio's increased time has lead to Jack's deteriorating play. I would trade Sergio. To the Hawks. For My Guy.

Blazers need to keep LMA actively involved in the offense.

I don't know if the Blazers are going to come back tonight. They need to get Trout driving the lane and ride Blake's 3 pointers and Brandon needs to show up also. That's a lot of "ifs."

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 9:50 PM PST reply actions  

nates a idiot
for not putting pryz in
awww y'know we did this and i was y'know like hahaha and then i, y'know, i shot it and was like whooooo------by Mortimer <----hahaha!!!!!

by soulja2boy on Feb 1, 2008 9:52 PM PST reply actions  

TERRIBLE...
No center = yet another easy layup.

Violation of the Timbo Rule: Pryz must be in the game last 5 minutes, +/- 10 point score differential.

That cost them 2.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 9:52 PM PST reply actions  

The Midget takes Blake!
Big Time, on a drive to the hoop!

I hate Midgets & Mimes.

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

by Lizzy Lowblow on Feb 1, 2008 9:53 PM PST reply actions  

put pryz in!!
awww y'know we did this and i was y'know like hahaha and then i, y'know, i shot it and was like whooooo------by Mortimer <----hahaha!!!!!

by soulja2boy on Feb 1, 2008 9:54 PM PST reply actions  

3:07, down by 5 it's possible
Steve Blake has 17, it's Bizzaro Blazer world.

by Dheepan on Feb 1, 2008 9:54 PM PST reply actions  

Blake has been hot...
....the last 4 or 5 games at least; one of the only consistent bright spots.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 9:55 PM PST up reply actions  

BLAKE!!!
Gotta ride that pony.

Need to get Pryz back in the game NOW, good game or bad game for him, I don't care. The Blazers have NO OTHER LOW POST OPTION.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 9:54 PM PST reply actions  

blake again
even he went somewhat inside.  Need post play, even from PG's

by blindnil on Feb 1, 2008 9:55 PM PST reply actions  

we should be up 85-65
with a competent effort rebounding and getting to the line.

if we manage to steal this, it'll be nice but these guys just have to play with more energy.  

by jksnake99 on Feb 1, 2008 9:56 PM PST reply actions  

Z-bo sabotaged the shot clocks
to give him more dribbling time. But his plan has been foiled and is now backfiring.

by einman77 on Feb 1, 2008 9:56 PM PST reply actions  

nate should do a practice where
you can't shoot any 3's and you must go to the hole...no fouls....rebounds count as points

by blzrfan on Feb 1, 2008 9:57 PM PST reply actions  

My drill...
Would be 2-on-2, Roy and Pryz vs. Blake and LMA. Rule is that only the big man can score the bucket.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 9:59 PM PST up reply actions  

Jack shoulda gone all the way there
what a backbreaking turnover.

Trout draws the foul.

by jksnake99 on Feb 1, 2008 9:58 PM PST reply actions  

TAKE OUT BLAKE?
and leave in Jack?

sheer madness!

by sergioFTW on Feb 1, 2008 10:00 PM PST reply actions  

JACK!!!
He's at his best driving the lane.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 10:00 PM PST reply actions  

Nate's a good coach dude
This is a talented team but it has some very clear flaws.

Nate's doing pretty well with what he has.

by jksnake99 on Feb 1, 2008 10:02 PM PST up reply actions  

You are right about this...
.....usually.

Nate has been screwing up in the last 5 minutes, playing too many offensive guys at the expense of defense (spelled Pryz). But he played the cards in this game just right, I'm happy to say.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 11:23 PM PST up reply actions  

Nothing screws with the moment more than
My darling girl Teresa
You are hotter than paprika

Well that was anti-climatic.

by Dheepan on Feb 1, 2008 10:03 PM PST reply actions  

Defense, Defense, Defense!
Defense, Defense, Defense!

           Defense, Defense, Defense!

                      Defense, Defense, Defense!

                                Defense, Defense, Defense!

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

by Lizzy Lowblow on Feb 1, 2008 10:03 PM PST reply actions  

AND THE KNICKS' HUGE FAILURE TONIGHT...
...was not dishing the ball to Zach and letting him play 1-on-2 backing in, for the win, instead settling for a crappy perimeter shot by an ice-cold jumpshooter.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 11:25 PM PST up reply actions  

good D by Roy.
let's get to the rim and draw a foul.

GO BLAZERS

by jksnake99 on Feb 1, 2008 10:06 PM PST reply actions  

were not gonna win this
awww y'know we did this and i was y'know like hahaha and then i, y'know, i shot it and was like whooooo------by Mortimer <----hahaha!!!!!

by soulja2boy on Feb 1, 2008 10:07 PM PST reply actions  

GOTTA D UP
Crawford scares me to death here.

by jksnake99 on Feb 1, 2008 10:09 PM PST reply actions  

5.6
Do you know where your center is?

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 10:09 PM PST reply actions  

wow that was scary
Let's get it done fellas.

Bad effort but we can salvage it.

THANK YOU SUPER TROUT.

by jksnake99 on Feb 1, 2008 10:10 PM PST reply actions  

Isiah is like
yeah let's give it to the guy that has been 0-9.

That's just poor coaching.

by Dheepan on Feb 1, 2008 10:11 PM PST reply actions  

I can't believe they went to Crawford
Little Nate or Zach would have been better options....THANKS ISIAH!

by blzrfan on Feb 1, 2008 10:11 PM PST reply actions  

k lets blow them out
now!! their spirits are low!!!
awww y'know we did this and i was y'know like hahaha and then i, y'know, i shot it and was like whooooo------by Mortimer <----hahaha!!!!!

by soulja2boy on Feb 1, 2008 10:11 PM PST reply actions  

The Zen works dude.
Phil Jackson knew what he was talking about.

by Dheepan on Feb 1, 2008 10:11 PM PST reply actions  

Compare and contrast...
Cleveland's last shot 5 secs for the win, vs. Knicks' last shot 5 secs for the win.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 10:12 PM PST reply actions  

I owe Nate this...
PERFECTLY COACHED at the end of the forth quarter!
"We just took the Jazz out behind the woodshed and tanned them twice for every single thing they've ever done wrong. " - Dave

by LaMarvelous on Feb 1, 2008 10:12 PM PST reply actions  

the OT
good lord, where to go now....T.O.

by blindnil on Feb 1, 2008 10:12 PM PST reply actions  

ROY
Where foreart thou?

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 10:12 PM PST reply actions  

OVER TIME!
is OUR TIME!

We have seen it happen before.

Come on BLAZERS, Do It, One Mo' Time!

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

by Lizzy Lowblow on Feb 1, 2008 10:12 PM PST reply actions  

In that...
...a fat, uncoordinated, middle-aged slug can miss an open 15 footer by a foot also!

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 10:16 PM PST up reply actions  

B Roy just said
Screw you guys. I'm knocking you over.

by Dheepan on Feb 1, 2008 10:15 PM PST reply actions  

Air Travis!
That's what that dude needs to do, twice a quarter... Drive the lane and dunk that mother!

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 10:17 PM PST reply actions  

Zach is on a mission tonight
25 and 13. I'm guessing the .... I really wish I could have seen that dunk. Can't wait for the highlights

by einman77 on Feb 1, 2008 10:17 PM PST reply actions  

oh my god
did u see that!!!! Bo OUtlaws picture!!!
awww y'know we did this and i was y'know like hahaha and then i, y'know, i shot it and was like whooooo------by Mortimer <----hahaha!!!!!

by soulja2boy on Feb 1, 2008 10:18 PM PST reply actions  

FOUL ON LMA...
Need to get Taurean Green in there, ha ha!

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 10:20 PM PST reply actions  

between Trout and BRoy
we can own any 4th quarter or OT

by einman77 on Feb 1, 2008 10:22 PM PST reply actions  

JJ1
 SORRY FOR THINKING OF TRADING YOU

by Dheepan on Feb 1, 2008 10:23 PM PST reply actions  

JACK!!!
Brilliant drive to the rack!

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 10:23 PM PST reply actions  

their you go jack
thats what his game is, take it to the hole you either make it or get fouled
awww y'know we did this and i was y'know like hahaha and then i, y'know, i shot it and was like whooooo------by Mortimer <----hahaha!!!!!

by soulja2boy on Feb 1, 2008 10:23 PM PST reply actions  

jack attack!
Bites off the rim like it was a cookie...

by webted on Feb 1, 2008 10:23 PM PST reply actions  

Ha ha!
That's like the old Russian saying: "If grandma had a beard, grandma would be grandpa."

I say that once in a while; no one gets it.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 11:31 PM PST up reply actions  

Yeah.
He could be the next Stephon Marbury...

by webted on Feb 1, 2008 10:26 PM PST up reply actions  

Jack remeasured the court
found all the out of bounds lines and exactly where the hoop is.

by einman77 on Feb 1, 2008 10:25 PM PST reply actions  

Nice shot by Robinson...
See the way Pryz shut that drive down just by being in position? But the ball went in despite good D by Roy, so it goes...

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 10:25 PM PST reply actions  

if we dont score this
possession we loose
awww y'know we did this and i was y'know like hahaha and then i, y'know, i shot it and was like whooooo------by Mortimer <----hahaha!!!!!

by soulja2boy on Feb 1, 2008 10:25 PM PST reply actions  

2 for 1, PLEASE NATE
don't sit on the ball for 15 seconds and then run a play

by sergioFTW on Feb 1, 2008 10:25 PM PST reply actions  

Amazing!
I just don't know how Roy did that...

by webted on Feb 1, 2008 10:26 PM PST reply actions  

This is a good game...
One of the better finishes of this pre-season.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 10:27 PM PST reply actions  

Roy can't buy a foul
on layups at the end of the game.

by sergioFTW on Feb 1, 2008 10:27 PM PST reply actions  

Yes,
and thats why you defend the ball not the guy.  Humans are smart and lies.
Its a marathon, not a sprint.

by theanomaly777 on Feb 1, 2008 10:52 PM PST up reply actions  

Blazers have this one.
All they need to do is hit their free throws.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 10:28 PM PST reply actions  

11.6
jack on the line for 2

by Dheepan on Feb 1, 2008 10:30 PM PST reply actions  

And that, my friends...
............................is ballgame.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 10:31 PM PST reply actions  

Not too many commercials
I don't know what it's like for y'all back in the Rose City, but for those of us watching ESPN, it's actually great coverage. Is it just me, or is ESPN being pretty good about not cutting away to commercial on every timeout? It seems like they've giving us images and commentary during most time outs during overtime. It's pretty sweet.

by GrewUpWithDrexler on Feb 1, 2008 10:31 PM PST reply actions  

I'm Glad
The Blazers proved you 25% wrong.

by Dheepan on Feb 1, 2008 10:31 PM PST reply actions  

Why no commercials?
It's weird, isn't it, that they don't put commercials in during overtime? I mean, you've got to figure everyone that's watching at that point -- 1:34 am on the East Coast, 10:34 in the West -- nobody's going to leave for the commercials. Why not milk the profits? You should even be able to sell the time for a premium: ads to air only in overtime. No?

by GrewUpWithDrexler on Feb 1, 2008 10:37 PM PST up reply actions  

play normal D
I hate when teams give up the driving layup that only takes 2 seconds off the clock.

Make them earn the two, and even if you foul a drive, you still lead

by douglast on Feb 1, 2008 10:32 PM PST reply actions  

triple double!!!!
nice way to accentuate the all star selection

by douglast on Feb 1, 2008 10:34 PM PST reply actions  

All-Star Brandon Roy Triple Double!!!!!!!!!!
"We just took the Jazz out behind the woodshed and tanned them twice for every single thing they've ever done wrong. " - Dave

by LaMarvelous on Feb 1, 2008 10:34 PM PST reply actions  

No problem, that...
The way the Blazers have been playing lately, there's plenty of nausea to go around.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 11:34 PM PST up reply actions  

That's commitment
if you're not puking, you're not trying!

by einman77 on Feb 1, 2008 10:38 PM PST up reply actions  

that took 2 years off my life
awww y'know we did this and i was y'know like hahaha and then i, y'know, i shot it and was like whooooo------by Mortimer <----hahaha!!!!!

by soulja2boy on Feb 1, 2008 10:35 PM PST reply actions  

a freaking tripple double
WAY AWESOME!!!
"No way. I love this town. We're gonna bring back the glory years. These boys are my boys. This is my team and my town." - Greg Oden when asked about leaving.

by ratbastird on Feb 1, 2008 10:35 PM PST reply actions  

Great win
If Portland had hit their open shots and rebounded, this would have been a blow out. Their defense was phenomenal tonight.
ROTUNDITYDOTNET

by damir on Feb 1, 2008 10:36 PM PST reply actions  

wow
that was very draining...they couldn't just win the easy way, hey?
The good thing about Jack inbounding is that he's already standing out of bounds. - Fizbin

by jamon51 on Feb 1, 2008 10:36 PM PST reply actions  

dodgin a bullet
lets hope it stays.  erase the loss to the king james...we got lucky here.  this needs not happen against a team like NY again if we hope to make the playoffs.  Nonetheless, I BE happy about this one.  Battlin back in the fourth. BLAZERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by blindnil on Feb 1, 2008 10:38 PM PST reply actions  

Nate needs to dial Sergio back...
To Taurean Green-type minutes.

Maybe start something called THE GREEN UNIT with Raef and Darius and McRoberts.

by timbo on Feb 1, 2008 11:38 PM PST up reply actions  

if jones and martell in their
shots this would have been a blow out
awww y'know we did this and i was y'know like hahaha and then i, y'know, i shot it and was like whooooo------by Mortimer <----hahaha!!!!!

by soulja2boy on Feb 1, 2008 10:38 PM PST reply actions  

WHOA
BRANDON ROY HAD A TRIPLE DOUBLE!!!
ROTUNDITYDOTNET

by damir on Feb 1, 2008 10:38 PM PST reply actions  

What a comeback
Hope they learn to play harder In the first half.

But it is great for a team's growth to believe they can come back no matter what the opponent's lead is.

by OrygunRod on Feb 1, 2008 10:40 PM PST reply actions  

Jack saved our bacon in this one
We gotta pick it up.  Very lucky to win this one.  We were outscored on 2nd chance points by a landslide.  Just glad we won.  

by JasonT on Feb 1, 2008 10:41 PM PST reply actions  

I don't Jack stepped on the line once.
And Look Nate put Pryz in the end. I suggest we keep them both for some time and see how it pans out.

by troutfan on Feb 1, 2008 10:45 PM PST reply actions  

11 thoughts on the game and the Blazers
  1. The Knicks are a better team without Eddy Curry
  2. David Lee, Renaldo Balkman and Nate Robinson play their butts off. Either Balkman or Lee could really help the Blazers.
  3. When James Jones isn't hitting, the White Unit isn't the same.
  4. Greg Oden can help this team dramatically without scoring a point.
  5. Allstar Brandon Roy still can't get a call.  Still, triple double with a band hand? Wow.
  6. Aldridge played well (team high +29 for the game) but needed to go harder at ZBo and the team needed to get him the ball more.
  7. Blake kept us in it.
  8. Jack made big plays late.
  9. Super Trout!
  10. Denver's up next- maybe playing a division rival will get us to play harder.
  11. This looks like a .500 team. HOWEVER, if they go .500 from here on out and finish 8 games over .500 the season would be a rousing success whether or not they make the playoffs.

by jksnake99 on Feb 1, 2008 10:47 PM PST reply actions  

Lee and Balkman were rebounders
and that makes their game. Neither can guard a big forward like LMA and neither can guard the quicker small forwards. Whyneither is normally a starter on a 14-32 team.

by lee3022 on Feb 1, 2008 10:50 PM PST reply actions  

Lee should start.
I have no doubt Lee would be a great backup 4 on a good team.

by jksnake99 on Feb 1, 2008 10:55 PM PST up reply actions  

Yeah
If he developed a mid range J, he would be killer. His defense wasn't all too great however, but can you really complain about 14 and 14?  

by Dheepan on Feb 1, 2008 11:07 PM PST up reply actions  

I still believe we made him look good
Trout is better both offensively and defensively if he wants to be.

by lee3022 on Feb 2, 2008 12:05 AM PST up reply actions  

For the even 700,
Just wanted to point out some interesting stats,

Jamal Crawford
51 minutes
13pts 4ast 1 stl
6-27 shooting, 1-11 from 3pt.

Blazers won fast breaks 11-6.

James Jones 0-5, 0-4 from 3pt.

Trout was actually 1-5 in the 4th.

by Dheepan on Feb 1, 2008 11:20 PM PST reply actions  

and to ruin the perfect 700...
Crawford won this game for the Blazers.  If they'd done even a mediocre job rebounding his bricks, they'd have won by double digits.  I guess Balkman and Lee have seen enough wild Crawford shots to know where they are going to end up.

by jksnake99 on Feb 1, 2008 11:23 PM PST up reply actions  

no taurean time
We were damn lucky to escape with a victory tonight. I am really disappointed in the Blazers level of effort lately. Let's face it: We played abysmally for 80% of this game. We're just lucky the Knicks are such a slipshod unit. I mean, even with very skilled hustle guys like Lee and Balkman the Knicks are just plain slipshod. A fish rots from the head down. Looked to me like the fish head was in denial, pacing around with his "I'm in control and I'm disappointed with the effort being put forth by my team" attitude. I wonder when the Knicks owner will finally lop off that rotting head.
Nature bats last.

by fisheyes on Feb 1, 2008 11:35 PM PST reply actions  

Were you watching the same game I was?
I was fine with the level of effort. Their rebounding wasn't great, but really, they hustled and worked hard throughout. However, their shooting stinks lately and they need to figure something out there.

by Section323 on Feb 1, 2008 11:39 PM PST up reply actions  

disagree
Effort, energy and hustle were very very low from about halfway through the first all the way through halftime.  There was no movement on offense and no desire on defense.

They picked it up in the third quarter and I liked their effort all through the 2nd half, even when they weren't hitting shots

by douglast on Feb 2, 2008 9:40 AM PST up reply actions  

dunno about 80%
but that second quarter was pretty terrible. Let's say 33% of the game, since they didn't wake up until a couple of minutes in the third.

by abdelnaby on Feb 1, 2008 11:46 PM PST up reply actions  

I've decided
the blazers like to take it to over time so much because they were saying:

"Man, Kidd keeps getting all those TRIPPLE DOUBLES!  We need to get Roy some of those!"

"Have you tried calling Kidd to see if he'll share some of them"

"Yeah, but he said they're his and he's saving them for the yankees..."

"Say what?"

"Yeah, I didn't get that.  They have blue in their uniform."

"Well, let's just take a bunch of games into overtime.  We need to get Roy some TRIPPLE DOUBLES! because he's AWESOME."

Yeah, that's why we keep going into over time.  It makes perfect sense.

"No way. I love this town. We're gonna bring back the glory years. These boys are my boys. This is my team and my town." - Greg Oden when asked about leaving.

by ratbastird on Feb 2, 2008 5:30 AM PST reply actions  

Confused?
http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/nba_experts/post/Shocking-dialogue-Jason-Kidd-meets-with-Rod-Tho ?urn=nba,64142

It explains why Kidd would never come here.  Roy'd be stealing his triple doubles.  Kidd wouldn't like that much.

"No way. I love this town. We're gonna bring back the glory years. These boys are my boys. This is my team and my town." - Greg Oden when asked about leaving.

by ratbastird on Feb 2, 2008 5:34 AM PST up reply actions  

The dialog was hilarious.
Though its not real, thats probably how both sides are really thinking.
Its a marathon, not a sprint.

by theanomaly777 on Feb 2, 2008 7:46 PM PST up reply actions  

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