Gameday Open Thread: Blazers vs. Rockets
Well, this one should be interesting. At least Brandon is back. Do you supposed he'll explode for 40 and out-T-Mac T-Mac in his own building? That would be cool. Provided McGrady even plays, of course.
Register all of your pre-, in-, and post-game thoughts right here.
--Dave (blazersub@yahoo.com)
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yeah we dont want to out t-mac
Piece of cake
On every road trip, you have a specific allotment of missed shots, turnovers, defensive lapses, and rebounding breakdowns that you have to suffer through.
We've used up our quota of that stuff for this trip already. So this one will be easy.
I think we should go right at Yao, over and over again. The worst that can happen is he gets a triple double with 10 blocks to go with his rebounds and points, before they rest him for the last three quarters. That should make the last three quarters a little easier.
We need this win
Martell needs to step up a bit.
Limit the turnovers.
Win the rebound Battle.
Shooters
This seems like the biggest of Dave's keys, it really allows the rest of our offense to be the most effective.
no one scores 40!
http://thedreamshake.blogspot.com/2008/02/tracy-seriously-just-shut-up-and-play.html
Go Rockets!
Good Thoughts Fellas!
Here is some good information from http://pregame.com.
Houston has won 7 of the last 8 home meetings with Portland and 4 of the last 5 games between the teams overall. However, the Blazers have covered 3 of the last 4 meetings along with 5 of 7.
Rockets are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 Monday games.
Blazers are 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games overall.
Blazers are 5-16 ATS in their last 21 Monday games.
The OVER is 8-3 in Portland's last 11 Monday games.
The UNDER is 6-2 in Houston's last 8 games vs. Western Conference.
by JW Stringer on Feb 11, 2008 10:41 AM PST reply actions
I think Brandon is going to carry this one
I also think there's motivation because the last Houston game was a real stinker.
Portland 95, Houston 92
I posted this initially in the wrong thread
Second
And also, I am hungry too.
by MavetheGreat on Feb 11, 2008 1:26 PM PST up reply actions
Hakeem was my favorite big man
Mortimer
Huh?? Did you actually watch Hakeem or are you just reguritating what a lot of ill-informed people have said? The reason the Dream Shake wasn't a travel is because Hakeem was the best in NBA history at keeping his pivot foot. I have no idea why people think he traveled often. On occasion, yes, everyone does. But on a game to game basis Hakeem traveled very infrequently. He had phenomenal footwork in the post, and it was completely within the rules, they did not bend them for the Dream Shake. Review some film. I know it was a joke, but it's a tired one as a Rockets fan.
I'll be at the game tonight though, I'm looking forward to a good one. Hopefully with a Rockets win of course.
Hakeem is one of the greatest
I'm not bagging on one of the best centers to ever play. He had great foot work. For how great everyone agrees the Dream was, I think he's still underrated.
Call me crazy, and while I don't think this undermines The Dream at all, saying he didn't change his pivot foot at times is like saying Jordan didn't push off or palm the ball every play. I really do want Oden to do things the Hakeem way, because I think that'll help make him one of the best ever.
Ok, I got un-lazy for a minute and just watched a 10 minute Hakeem highlite reel on You-Tube. I only noticed once travel right under the basket off of a rebound. That happens to everyone. So perhaps my memory has been infested by the common joke about Hakeem's pivot, and I am wrong. I don't mind that.
I want Oden to get that spin move and the numerous ball fakes. You knew what Hakeem was gonna do, he knew what he was gonna do, and there was no way to stop it. He had spun on his defender and dunked it before his guy even realized Hakeem had the ball. The only way he'd be a better player is if he was a Blazer. THEN he'd be THE best of all time!
Mortimer
Hey Mortimer
Uh, U.N.I.T.Y., U.N.I.T.Y. that's a unity
oh man
So. With Roy back, what's the starting line-up?
Now that Roy's back, does that still hold? Will that line-up be used for this game?
Cold Shower
They haven't beaten a team with a winning record on the road since the Denver game on 12/16. Almost two months ago - 1/3 of the NBA season!
This just hasn't been the team that went on that 13 game winning streak for a while now. Hopefully we'll see that team again before the season ends, starting with tonight, but there aren't any signs pointing that way.
we loose this
by soulja2boy on Feb 11, 2008 5:19 PM PST reply actions
Still early
Unfortunately for Golden State fans, they probably won't make it either. I hope we make it and then the Warriors, but Utah and Houston are playing pretty good now and they're in the way like dumb jerks.
Every game is important, but there isn't ONE GAME that will decide our fate for the playoffs yet. We're right in it even if we lose the next two, but really really gotta come out strong after the break because April is a toughie.
One game at a time...
Mortimer
This is funny
http://www.channingfrye.com/blog/?p=21
It's a long season...
OT comment to Dave...
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email me...
or check your spam filter.
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NM
Yao...
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You gotta be kidding me!!!
Injury time out?
Looks like Nate
I missed Roy
Better that they keep hucking
Webster can stroke...
I think getting space is teachable...
Sure it is
However, to me it seems like it doesn't matter if Marty is covered or not-- he misses and makes each equally in streaks.
We're playing with lots of energy tonight
Nice work by Pryz...
OUCH!!!
Maaaan
by BlazersOrBust on Feb 11, 2008 5:54 PM PST up reply actions
PRYZ!!!
Here comes the 165 pound...
It would be nice
Scola is almost as ugly as Adam Morrison,
NICE NICE NICE...
OH MY GOD...
THE PHOENIX BLAZERS!!!
Yao still looks like...
I personally prefer the Shaq/KG style of really tough and aggressive post play. Yao is sorta like a bigger version of Nowitsky, without the shooting range.
Yours
by BlazersOrBust on Feb 11, 2008 6:02 PM PST up reply actions
That guy...
Does anybody else
Roy is killing the Rockettes
Dave must be searchin'for a HACKER.
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" LowblowI just found out
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblowby Lizzy Lowblow on Feb 11, 2008 6:03 PM PST up reply actions
I had that problem also...
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He didn't get my 11:30
WEIRD
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblowby Lizzy Lowblow on Feb 11, 2008 6:05 PM PST up reply actions
Jeez
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblowby Lizzy Lowblow on Feb 11, 2008 6:06 PM PST up reply actions
Oh, goody...
I dislike him more than Hashweed by a factor of 5.
They need 3 more of those...
But they still need to make a trade for a rebounding power forward.
Wouldn't it be sweet to
(win all 4 quarters!!)
by hotstuffdb22 on Feb 11, 2008 6:06 PM PST up reply actions
wire to wire
by Philthyanimal on Feb 11, 2008 6:14 PM PST up reply actions
i thought it was winning
by hotstuffdb22 on Feb 11, 2008 6:38 PM PST up reply actions
It's Sergio...
no control
by Philthyanimal on Feb 11, 2008 6:09 PM PST up reply actions
Two thoughts
I thought it was funny that the Rockets announcer sounded surprised that Sergio missed a layup. He obviously didn't read our scouting report.
Mr. Aaron Brooks...
He's a UO alum, after all...
SERGIO SCORES!!!
I want Brooks to dunk on Channing.
Mr. Aaron Brooks...
how did u get that stat?
by Philthyanimal on Feb 11, 2008 6:15 PM PST up reply actions
I want a Bigger
GO BALZERS!
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" LowblowSergio....
MB calls it "bad luck" saving it back underneath his own bucket, I call it "bad decision-making."
as Mike B pointed out
El Mago gots one
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblowby Lizzy Lowblow on Feb 11, 2008 6:14 PM PST up reply actions
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Watch out...
It's amazing
Why would anyone want a hat
MB RARE QUOTE:
Nate is shadowing Yao...
Which is good.
This is the best rebounding
I'm working in LA
NBA.com
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblowby Lizzy Lowblow on Feb 11, 2008 6:20 PM PST up reply actions
NBA.com
by BlazersOrBust on Feb 11, 2008 6:20 PM PST up reply actions
Thanks
If you're using mozilla
by BlazersOrBust on Feb 11, 2008 6:39 PM PST up reply actions
We are ahead by 7 pts.
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" LowblowThat was on Joel for sure.
The ref looked like he was going to call a charge
The "Power Forward" Outlaw...
Their guards
Joel gets no calls...
yao
by Philthyanimal on Feb 11, 2008 6:25 PM PST up reply actions
What's the deal wiht the floor
If anyone other than Roy had just done that
BRoy I luvs it
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblowthis is absolutely a must win game
by soulja2boy on Feb 11, 2008 6:26 PM PST reply actions
There's no way...
Gotta win this one.
Channing "Clank" Frye...
he had position
He keeps gettin' better
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" LowblowThere is only one guy...
And it ain't Raef.
Blazers...
winded
by Philthyanimal on Feb 11, 2008 6:39 PM PST up reply actions
Looked like all ball
Aldridge should just go in and
I hope the Rockettes
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" LowblowRockets finish the quarter...
Blazers can NOT play slow with no low post offense and no penetration. Just isn't gonna be happening for them that way. They've got the offensive players for a running team and then and go play a Zach Randolph back-em-in pace.
Good luck with that.
This is still a winnable game, but they have to crank it up. They made their best move on the Rockets when they were pushing the ball...
After headfaking Yao
This Mexican food commercial is annoying -- dunno why they'd get a non-native Spanish speaker to do a Mexican commercial. When I'm an advertising executive, all my commercials will be things of glory.
Marty started and has some pts.
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblowby Lizzy Lowblow on Feb 11, 2008 6:42 PM PST up reply actions
Sorry for bother everyone
I wish I knew what to tell you
by BlazersOrBust on Feb 11, 2008 6:44 PM PST up reply actions
I will answer where Tony Luftman went
He moved to Wisconsin because he was so cheesey.
Wisconsin cheddar...
Now eating top endy Tillamook. It ain't close.
I don't think
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblowby Lizzy Lowblow on Feb 11, 2008 6:48 PM PST up reply actions
Go Cheese Heads!
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblowby Lizzy Lowblow on Feb 11, 2008 7:07 PM PST up reply actions
is tony really gone?
by soulja2boy on Feb 11, 2008 6:41 PM PST reply actions
We should start a pool...
in the reply to comments in his blog
Of course, they've been saying he'll be back soon for a few weeks now.
http://mikebarrettsblog.blogspot.com/2008/02/brandons-back.html
Thanks for the Warning
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblowby Lizzy Lowblow on Feb 11, 2008 6:50 PM PST up reply actions
LMA hits...
Skip to My Lou...
LMA pegs it...
I like Martell...
Brandon is clanking the FTs...
Ugh.
PTB Time Out
Rockettes gots their 5 pt. lead back.
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" LowblowBlazers need to pick it up...
8 boards for Joel...
Bai bai, season
Blazers need a bucket here...
Jack!
Skip to My Lou...
Jarrett with a nice 3!
Lol.
Joel's FT shot...
MB just said
Like Sergio?
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblowby Lizzy Lowblow on Feb 11, 2008 7:09 PM PST up reply actions
Last name...
Which is Last
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblowby Lizzy Lowblow on Feb 11, 2008 7:11 PM PST up reply actions
Play Joel...
Heck if I really know
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblowby Lizzy Lowblow on Feb 11, 2008 7:14 PM PST up reply actions
That's his surname...
A terrible first name, for sure.
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somebody please tell me why...
and the rest of the game is like 3-9 for 7 pts 1 rb.
It's so frustrating watching him try to post up on the other guy 5 ft from the paint for like 3 seconds, and then set a screen.
These refs are calling EVERYTHING
Hint, Portland is not the aggressive team.
Blazers are flaming out...
Need a deuce here...
7 point Rocket lead in the 4th...
Not watching the game...
That's not a compliment.
the rebound problem
Dave said
"Lenny Suckerpunch NEVER bet on me!" - Elizabeth "The Lizzard" Lowblowby Lizzy Lowblow on Feb 11, 2008 7:18 PM PST up reply actions
This Blazer team...
And there is no reason to sit Joel. If he's not in, Blazers lose.
Heh
Nothing happens inside a vacuum, but somehow when a player does one good thing well, and the team as a whole doesn't do that said thing well, it will be miraculously fixed by inserting said player.
Problem is, that player does a lot of other things badly.
Actually...
And only 1 Blazer player who would pass Low Post Rebounding 101 at any college anywhere.
Sorta like having a lot of money when you die... If you lose with your one low post player sitting on the bench with 2 more fouls to burn, you can't take it with you into the abyss that will be the second half of this season...
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Frustrating
by jgo24 on Feb 11, 2008 7:18 PM PST reply actions
I forgot to mention
Yet another jumper...
The Warriors and the Blazers and bad teams everywhere.
Read it again.
cuz
by Philthyanimal on Feb 11, 2008 7:22 PM PST up reply actions
Jack only out for a few seconds
I'm sorry
Two weeks late...
Stick a fork in this season...
Apathy...
Use another adjective.
yep
Playoff hopes are gone...
Start hoping Brandon Roy lands a top draft pick
by hotstuffdb22 on Feb 11, 2008 7:25 PM PST up reply actions
I wish we made the Harris trade
As much as I rarely agree with Timbo, I do agree that this is the dagger in our playoff hopes.
worst thing
by Sabonis4Ever on Feb 11, 2008 7:26 PM PST up reply actions
Bizarre comment...
sorry
My apologies to the BE faithful.
still a fork?
by soulja2boy on Feb 11, 2008 7:25 PM PST reply actions
Oh, there's lots of "development"...
why only 9 shots for Roy?
What scares me is that
totally wrong
But we have...
Horrible shot selection
Put in McBob...
It's over, sorry to say.
Can someone explain why
I'm sorry all I'm so frustrated right now...
Play him...
So is Sergio
Sergio has a slump
Dude your boy
he did get tons of PT last year
To be fair
Wow Geez
Well,
Now it's time for apathy...
Game over.
Season over.
But seriously Timbo
Sure, the Blazers are kinda sucky, and management is not making the same decisions you would. But there are reasonable reasons that they are not. Is it THAT important, and is it THAT hard to understand why they are not making a trade?
Because I'm serious...
Actually, put that in the past tense.
t
But here's the thing
This team has...
Shoulda made the deal for Shaq, that's what I say.
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YUP...
Thats more like it
by Sabonis4Ever on Feb 11, 2008 7:40 PM PST up reply actions
This team...
Barkley has it right -- jumpshooting teams ARE NOT PLAYOFF TEAMS.
It's clearly a personnel issue, not a coaching issue. And the GM doesn't believe in trading in season.
End of story.
Well the dog needs a walk, good night all.
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yeah timbo, we get it.
And the superiority that goes along with it
Maybe we should make a trade, I don't know, but the lack of one doesn't affect my ability to enjoy the season. Of course, I had a great time last season, so maybe I'm just a doofus. I like Jack, too!
I'd be more offended...
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if we made all our freethrows
by soulja2boy on Feb 11, 2008 7:37 PM PST reply actions
I wish Nate would realize when games are OVER
you know at least Sergio is not afraid to drive
I was thinking the same thing
Clyde the Cliche
We got our butts kicked tonight
3 Losses in a row....
That's a lot...
3 is a lot?
by Philthyanimal on Feb 11, 2008 7:50 PM PST up reply actions
Get ready for 4.
I'm not sure I understand
DON'T QUESTION THE COACH!
YAAAAAAAY!!!!
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But that would mean
Explain why he shouldnt
He held T Mac to 12 points off 6/15 shooting...
and he did a damn fine job against Carmelo not too long ago.
Now with JJ33 out...who would start in Martell's place? Roy at the 3?
by Philthyanimal on Feb 11, 2008 7:57 PM PST up reply actions
I too think that
DON'T QUESTION THE TEAM!
YAAAAAAAY!!!
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I was trying to fix my car...
I agree that it is time to stop thinking about the playoffs, and focus on player development - which I think that I read somewhere that was what this season was supposed to be all about in the first place. Play the the rookies dang it!
the rookies
The players we should be developing are the ones who are getting minutes- Roy, Aldridge, Outlaw, Webster, etc.
Sergio is the one guy who you could argue needs to play more.
Let's not get all Bi-polar
Beg to differ...
Like it did three weeks ago and will three weeks from now.
t
No, Timbo wanted playoffs...
Past tense. (R.I.P. City)
We will be having the same tiff 12 months hence: I'll be shrieking because KP isn't making the necessary moves to get into the playoffs in 2008-09, while the usual suspects, worshippers of team colors rather than great (or even competent) basketball, will assure me that it's all about player development anyway and the Blazers are still younger than the average age in the NBA (25 instead of 26!) and besides, they have super duper team chemistry and it really doesn't matter that we're not going to make the playoffs again because Oden is just a rookie and next year everybody will be a year older (and gosh, besides, at least we're not as bad as the Sonics!).
And so on and so on, year after year, until people finally figure out they are chasing a mirage -- that the NBA is also moving forward, that the Blazers are not moving forward as fast as the elite teams because of the GM's refusal to adapt to needs in-season, instead to over-rely on fancy dan draft day hi-jinks to build a perpetual "team of the future."
There's always "next year," you see -- the future is always sunny and bright.
Just you wait and see -- I'm calling my shot, clip and save.
t
KP's list of things to do after this lost:
-Trade Jack
-Cut Sergio
-Get a big man
-Sign Rudy
-Eat some fishy pizza
-Sexually harrass Frye
-Give Haarlow a perm
-Fire Tony
-Use the word culture 3 times in his next press conference
In binary...
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