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Kitten_tiny by Dave on in News Comment 330 comments

This is the last Friday Night game of the year!  Man, the season has flown by.  Do you think we can take the Kings and bring ourselves within one game of finishing at .500?  Or will this be a colossal flop provoking streams of angry comments before our posters drown themselves in Henry's and Paul deLay?

Register all of your pre-, in-, and post-game comments here.  For those of you rooting for Hosses we'll try to get their predictions up about an hour before the game.

--Dave (blazersub@yahoo.com)

Don't forget to check out the everlastingly insightful SactownRoyalty for the Kings' point of view.

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Oh yeah, I forgot...
FIRST!

Neener-neener.

--Dave

by Dave on Apr 11, 2008 2:54 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sorry
You were already zeroeth.
I'm frequently right, but always certain

by jscot on Apr 11, 2008 2:56 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Awwwwwwwwww...
I didn't know that was a rule.

:::slinking off to go to bed now, sniffling:::

Darn ruler of the universe.

--Dave

by Dave on Apr 11, 2008 2:58 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Young man!
You just stayed up past your bed time to see what would happen on this thread.

Tomorrow, you'll have to go to bed early.

I'm frequently right, but always certain

by jscot on Apr 11, 2008 3:00 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

OK...
2:30 it is.

--Dave

by Dave on Apr 11, 2008 3:02 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You might want
to modify your wording on the MB link you gave.  It could be taken wrong....
I'm frequently right, but always certain

by jscot on Apr 11, 2008 3:03 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks
You just saved us from a host of Rebecca Haarlow comments.  Now I really am going to bed.  Everyone enjoy this thread tomorrow!

--Dave

by Dave on Apr 11, 2008 3:09 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just in Case
Anyone was wondering, Dave made a comment about Planters cashews and chicken wings.  

 

What is love? Baby don't hurt me. Don't hurt me. No more.

by tominhawaii on Apr 11, 2008 5:14 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Want a winning season?
Have to get this one.  Simply have to.

Want a .500 season?  Probably need this one.

Want the Kings to say they were as good as us, and we just got a couple more breaks this year?  Lose this one.

I prefer the win.

I'm frequently right, but always certain

by jscot on Apr 11, 2008 2:58 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

4 games left
2 against non-playoff sub .500 teams, and 2 against playoff over .500 teams. With our current 39-39 record, we need 2 wins out of 4 to get that .500 season, and 3 wins out of 4 to make it a winning season.

Tonight @ sac is a must win if we want to have a winning season, and is a "really really want to win" if we want a .500 season.

Tomorrow @ home against Dallas, is a Must win if we want a winning season, and will also be a must win if we lose to Sac but still want a .500 season.

Then Memphis at home is a must win no matter what.

Finally we end @ phx, which will prolly be a loss.

I predict we end up 42-40! Going 3-1 in our final 4 games!

lol ya I am a Blazer fan, can't ya tell?

by usmcr3049 on Apr 11, 2008 9:10 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry, you are wrong
Finally we end @ phx, which will prolly be a WIN, because phx will want to rest and we´ll want to win.

by amlmart1 on Apr 11, 2008 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

sorry but YOU'RE wrong...
PHX won't be able to rest, as they need homecourt to win in the playoffs.

by usmcr3049 on Apr 11, 2008 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry or not sorry, I was wrong
But we´ll win anyway, I hope. ;-)
The devil knows more due to being old than by being the devil.

by amlmart1 on Apr 11, 2008 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I want this win
More than any other win in recent memory.  Heck, I don't want this win, I need this win.  
What is love? Baby don't hurt me. Don't hurt me. No more.

by tominhawaii on Apr 11, 2008 4:46 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sac in Arco...
never an easy game.

by jksnake99 on Apr 11, 2008 9:38 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

14th!
Look for Channing and LaMarcus to have big games again. Roy will reach double digit assists, but no higher than 14 points. Blazers win with a closer score than the game indicates.
Your ad here.

by JTDuck22 on Apr 11, 2008 10:14 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Go Blazers!
"Competition is a process or variety of habitual behavior that grows out of a habit of mind." -Willard Beecher

by you'vegottomakeyourfreethrows on Apr 11, 2008 10:34 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ninth!
booyah

Go Blazers!

by fatwansaboni on Apr 11, 2008 11:30 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Can we win?
Yes... I dare say I think and believe we can.

On this, all depends.

I hope Artest sits out.  He is mean to us :-(  Why does he have to be so big and strong and good at basketball?  There are lots of other things one can take pride in being skilled at; knitting for one, taxidermy for another.  Why basketball?  He needs to take up a hobby or at least take the night off to reflect on how much he has killed us the last few games.  Basketball isn't everything, Mr. Artest.  Go be good at other things and leave basketball to those who aren't as big and strong and skilled as you.  You owe your country to commit yourself elsewhere!  For at least tonight!

Don't the Kings want more ping pong balls?!  How silly they are, they should want to lose!  WE'RE the ones trying for a winning culture, if they try to win they are just apeing our schtick.  Real original, Sacramento, but we thought of winning the game looooong before you did.  You're just the Salem, OR of California!  Sorry, that was mean :-(  It's just that winning means a lot to us and is important to the franchise and the Blazer fanbase, and we'd really appreciate it if you'd not insist on trying to win as well.  Because we thought of it first and fair is fair and we BOTH can't win you silly heads.  Geesh you're silly.

Let's get this one!  Gooooo LMA!  Gooooo Roy-Bot!  Booooo Spencer Hawes!  Refs, call Mikki Moore on his flopping!  Ignore the fake dreds, it just makes him look like he was shot when barely touched.  

YAY BLAZERS!

Mortimer

by Mortimer on Apr 11, 2008 1:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Man you crack me up Mortimer!
Brought a smile and a couple of chuckles :)
Have a great evening!

by blazersrock on Apr 11, 2008 3:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

For all those that watch the games online
Raptorsnation is dead it looks like.
Channelsurfing will not show any games with video.

I think this site gives out links for the games, be on at game time and send a request.
http://www.stoogetv.com/player.html
This site works the same way,
http://p2ptv.createmybb.com/index.php

Although you need to register to see the chatbox.
If that doesn't work out there is sopcast on www.myp2p.eu. Go to the live sports section.

Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 4:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

THANKS. GOOD HELP-
The devil knows more due to being old than by being the devil.

by amlmart1 on Apr 11, 2008 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey while you bring it up...
Is there a good way to see a game later if you miss the live showing?

by Timmay! on Apr 11, 2008 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah
The best and easiest way is through bit torrent, although they don't always have Blazers games up the day after.
I use this program
http://www.utorrent.com/

The best basketball torrent sites I've found are
www.sportbit.org
and
http://bt.davka.info/

There are a few others. If you want to use Sportbit you need to be registered, and registration closes in a few days(weeks?).

If you've never used bit torrent. Basically you click on the link and you download a small portion of the overall file, then you choose where you are going to save the file. Then wait for the file to finish downloading. The speeds can vary, but on these 2 sites I get speeds of about 1-2mbps download. It's very simple, basically a 2 click process.

The other way is to get links from http://www.myp2pforum.eu/nba-basketball/17177-temp-links-nba-lp-archived-games-merged-215.html

That page they used to give out archive links but recently they haven't.

IF you have any questions about email me at dheepan.ramanan@gmail.com

Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also
This Game is scheduled to be televised on Portland's local channel KGW.
"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm in a Gollum State O' Mind
I wants It. It is Mine.

I am a Stinker. I want it all.

It is My Precious. It is not yours.

I just wants It, you can't take It, cause I have It and you don't.

I am a Lizard-Ped Man!

GO BALZERS!

"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 4:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Pre_Game is on Radio KXL
No internet feed for me. Listenin' on a 110V. portable.

Whoever has a Sprained Thumb for the K*ngs, is sittin' out tonight.

"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 6:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I like the quote
Becky is lookin' forward to a "Manly Game of Basketball" tonight.
"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

According to Dave's preview that's Artest
that would be a break.

Hopefully the Kings don't pull a "Blazers against the Lakers last week."

by Section323 on Apr 11, 2008 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's what I thought
GO BLAZERS!

Even Game, eh?

"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Artest is out?
Blazers by at least 14.
Blazersedge... where Josh McRobert happened.

by JTDuck22 on Apr 11, 2008 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm watchin' Nate talk about playin' 'gainst
Artest! Probally recorded earlier?
"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

[and that was wrong...]
"You don't live by the jumpshot, you die by the jumpshot." ---Charles Barkley, 2/7/08

by timbo on Apr 12, 2008 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh
"Blazers against the Lakers on Tuesday," I mean.
Last week's game, not so good.

by Section323 on Apr 11, 2008 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was at the Tuesday game
And i still have Beat LA ringing in my ears.
Blazersedge... where Josh McRobert happened.

by JTDuck22 on Apr 11, 2008 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I want to keep...
...that Winnin' Buzz goin' for a while longer.
"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Si senor
Blazersedge... where Josh McRobert happened.

by JTDuck22 on Apr 11, 2008 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

like thru the summer
I Luvs me Summers, until the start o' this year's season.
"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol
Just found some new signature material. If all

 I'm remembered for is being a good basketball player, then I've done a bad job with the rest of my life.
- Isiah Thomas

Blazersedge... where Josh McRobert happened.

by JTDuck22 on Apr 11, 2008 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kruel Gruel Dude
"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tony seems to say Ron will play?
Anyone have a new scoop?

Not like we won't know in 15 minutes, but I'm impatient.

by Section323 on Apr 11, 2008 6:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Your statement answers itself
TONY says
If all I'm remembered for is being a good basketball player, then I've done a bad job with the rest of my life. - Isiah Thomas

by JTDuck22 on Apr 11, 2008 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, okay
Barrett says no.

Did I mishear Tony, or do they not tell him anything, or does he not listen.  It's weird, really.

by Section323 on Apr 11, 2008 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

just heard
no artest tonight.

by bustabucket on Apr 11, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Luftman Love
"THE MAN" says "A high scorin' affair' TONIGHT!
"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 6:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Is anybody in a fantasy championship this week?
I'm up 6-3 in a yahoo league.
If all I'm remembered for is being a good basketball player, then I've done a bad job with the rest of my life. - Isiah Thomas

by JTDuck22 on Apr 11, 2008 6:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The Dark Ricey Tonight
"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 7:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He looks like...
...he has been in one!
"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think that I'm in LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE!
Jerry Sloan is a complete and total smeg head.

by GustyJ on Apr 11, 2008 7:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Spirit Mountain Casino
Strikes Again!
"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 7:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Has anyone had dreams of
Spirit Mountain's Food? I think they lie.
If all I'm remembered for is being a good basketball player, then I've done a bad job with the rest of my life. - Isiah Thomas

by JTDuck22 on Apr 11, 2008 7:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I Luvs...
...their breakfast buffets. All I can eat. Good travelin' food.
"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Keys
3 Pointers

"D" Boards

and other things!

"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 7:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

sold out arena at arco
Fernandez,Roy,Outlaw,Aldridge,Oden---wait for it! My Video about BROY7

by soulja2boy on Apr 11, 2008 7:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LMA!
"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 7:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Who's the rasta haired scrawn guardin' LMA?
"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 7:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LMA looks BIG
under the boards
"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 7:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Shots are off tonight
But rebounding is strong so far.

by Timmay! on Apr 11, 2008 7:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LMA II
"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 7:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Gotta Get Back
"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Get Back to Where You belong
"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lookin just plain lousy folks
The Blazers look terrible out there. Missing all their shots. No effort from anyone except Frye.

10-6 Sac.

Nature bats last.

by fisheyes on Apr 11, 2008 7:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow nothing's going in
Everything is off by 6+ inches, even a foot or two from the hoop.

by Timmay! on Apr 11, 2008 7:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Timmay!
We're just warmin' Up
"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope so! :)
It'll be a long evening otherwise!

I'm hoping everyone gets a shot or two and settles down, big time.

by Timmay! on Apr 11, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dbl fingers
hehe
"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

....Spencer Hawes?
Are you kidding me. I wish Joel was here to elbow him into the 4th row.
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 7:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LMA III
"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 7:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Terrible Jump pass by JJ33
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 7:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Spencer Hawes again.
....yeahhhhhhh
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 7:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Pull Hawes Headband
O'er his eyes
"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 7:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow they're struggling
It looks like they don't care, but it seems like they're just off. They never play well in SAC.

by Timmay! on Apr 11, 2008 7:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's win this quarter Boys
"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 7:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Am I the only one who doesn't care
about the hoop summit at all?

If it's just me, it's nice to know.

by Timmay! on Apr 11, 2008 7:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nope
I don't either.
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Timbo's favorite player Channing
is the only one playing so far

by annthefan on Apr 11, 2008 7:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Also
Do you remember the last time we played the Kings and Mikki Moore got every plausible charge call?

and isn't it great that they charge $899 per eye on lasik? Who would honestly only get one eye fixed?

Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 7:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

But then
you could wear a pirate patch!
"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ugh!
Matador D, open 3.

Kings are playing Mikki Moore and Spencer Hawes at 4 and 5. We don't need to shoot jump shots.

Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 7:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

JJ1 Chunks it up
So Sad
"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 7:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Jarrett Jack bricks a jumper
Hey I just remembered, doesn't Brandon Roy play for us?

by Timmay! on Apr 11, 2008 7:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yea, he gave the ball to JJ1
"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Last month was horrific as well.
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jarrett does a good thing :)
he does his pig-headed, rip-the-ball-out on the rebound, leading to a jumper.

by Timmay! on Apr 11, 2008 7:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nate will not be happy
neither am I
"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 7:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dear Brandon,
We've heard you're a pretty good player. Some people have given you the knock that you disappear during games, almost uninterested.

Let's prove 'em wrong tonight, k?

by Timmay! on Apr 11, 2008 7:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

blazers should just get on the plane and leave
what a pathetic effort....not watching this anymore...

by blzrfan on Apr 11, 2008 7:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You said it buddy
Might as well just get on the plane and leave. I wouldn't watch anymore either but I'm sick and I got no energy to do anything else.

Come to think of it, though, this game is already making me sicker. Just disgusting. Let's all turn off our televisions and enjoy the evening light outside.

Nature bats last.

by fisheyes on Apr 11, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Kings have no shot blocker in
Yet we are settling for 18-20 foot jump shots.
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 7:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

A urine-poor performance by the Blazers
They look like they just don't care. Like they're not interested in trying. What is the matter with this team? Pathetic. Absolutely pathetic. I am very disappointed.
Nature bats last.

by fisheyes on Apr 11, 2008 7:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Gotta agree with the gang here
It's been a terrible game. this isn't the same team that played the Lakers. I'm not even sure why.

THIS is the first game where it looks like the team has checked out. I hope they turn it around.

by Timmay! on Apr 11, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I would honestly put Sergio in right now
And James Jones has really dropped off the past few weeks. Well more like 2 months but still.
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

lol and Sergio is in the game
And promptly bricks a three.
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sergio goes in for a layup
FINALLY.
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 7:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

SAC by 15
They really look disinterested out there.

by Timmay! on Apr 11, 2008 7:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

38-22
ugh...down by 16. Quincy Doobie annihilating the Blazers.
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 7:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This is their worst performance
since the Seattle game (and Indiana before that)

I'm forgetting one other bad performance in there.

by Timmay! on Apr 11, 2008 7:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Our lineup is terrible
We have

Sergio
JJ1
JJ33
Trout
Raef.

Seriously Nate. Where are we going to get points?

Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 7:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Meh. The other players weren't scoring
Seems like nobody wants to score. This is a really frustrating game so far.

by Timmay! on Apr 11, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Portland timeout
Nate looks furious. Can't blame Nate for this game, this is all on the players. They don't even seem bothered that they're losing.

by Timmay! on Apr 11, 2008 7:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Just plain the worst ever
I have forgotten why I root for this team of shiftless imbeciles.
Nature bats last.

by fisheyes on Apr 11, 2008 7:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

old it dear
never let go
"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I went for some cheddar
& a glass o' wine. Now we're down by a quarter worth o' pts.

Who's responsible for this?

"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 7:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

All of 'em
Except maybe Frye.

by Timmay! on Apr 11, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

this is our country
but this is NOT our team.
Nature bats last.

by fisheyes on Apr 11, 2008 7:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

come to think of it
this might not be our country either. Sure as heck ain't our truck.
Nature bats last.

by fisheyes on Apr 11, 2008 7:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

CHRIST
STOP SHOOTING JUMPERS THIS IS THE KINGS!!!!!!!

IF SERGIO CAN WALK IN FOR A LAYUP SO CAN YOU!

Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 7:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Shocking...
Travis went to the hole and he got fouled. Go figure. Perhaps going to the hoop is useful?

by Timmay! on Apr 11, 2008 7:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Thank you Trout
We need to do this every play.
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 7:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

My screen went GREEN!
"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

the lipless wonder at the line
That is Spencer Hawes for those of you who are following along at home.
Nature bats last.

by fisheyes on Apr 11, 2008 7:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

TROUT!
"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 7:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

God I wish we had Oden
We really lack strength right now with LMA+Frye.

Oden would destroy Hawes.

Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 7:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hip
"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

left or right?
"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blazers getting back in it.
FTs for Trout.
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 7:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

BIG swing from 20
Keep it goin'.

We will We will

Turn It

"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone see the details
of Travis's injury? Just from when he got knocked down (either time)?

by Timmay! on Apr 11, 2008 7:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Lakers-Hornets
at www.justin.tv/corpsehead if anyone is interested. Heated game already. Chandler and Gasol geting rough.

by TallTimber on Apr 11, 2008 7:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ok
Blazers cut the lead to 13. 43-30 Kings. Kings had to call a timeout. Maybe Trout is gonna save the day!

Go Blazers!! Go Blazers!! WHOOOOO!!

Nature bats last.

by fisheyes on Apr 11, 2008 7:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

....SAC commentators
"Boston is definitely a notch above everyone in the west and maybe Detroit as well"

Did they decide that record=quality?

I think that the Lakers, Spurs, Utah, maybe even NO is better or at least as good as Detroit and Boston.

Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 7:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Roy has been nearly invisible.
Now JJ1 is in. I really really despise the Blake+JJ1 back court.
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 7:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LMA wants to take this Game
Get the ball to 'em
"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 7:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LMA
Sheldon Williams is like 6 8. Shoot over the top man.
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 7:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Pass in to LMA
better than the long jumper
"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 7:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

STOP SHOOTING THREES
Wow.
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 7:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Games like this are why
I'm open to KP doing some shaking up in the offseason. Not an overhaul, just a reminder that dead weight will be gone.

by Timmay! on Apr 11, 2008 7:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I wish
The Blazers would get more pissed off.
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 7:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Luftman
This has not been a Hi-Scorin' Game for PTB!

Please Update at Half time

"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 7:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Almost halftime
Portland has 33 points. They can't throw the ball into the ocean right now. And their offense isn't giving them easy possessions.

by Timmay! on Apr 11, 2008 7:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

61% FG for
Scrotville!
"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Most of them are refusing to drive
Whenever they put a move on the kings they are blowing by their defenders. Their jumpers aren't falling don't rely on them.
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think they have ADD
Attention deficit disorder. It's an epidemic among youg people. Nate should confiscate their cell phones and i-pods and laptops and make them be present in the moment all the time. That'll cure their ADD.
Nature bats last.

by fisheyes on Apr 11, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I really thought they'd want it
More than this. They don't seem to care out there.

It would be really nice to see a 2nd half rally and some emotion.

by Timmay! on Apr 11, 2008 8:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Travis drives and scores
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 8:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nevermind
Awful defense, back to 15 five seconds later

by Timmay! on Apr 11, 2008 8:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That was a missed shot
But a good possession. We can drive on the kings.

Roy should be able to eviscerate the kings interior D, bruised butt or not.

Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 8:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bruised Buttts
Do Not heal in two days.

Without a very special poltice, of coarse.

"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 8:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I just happen to have a really good
butt poultice in my apothecary butt I haven't been able to figure out how to apply it yet.

by annthefan on Apr 11, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Down to 10
We have played awful but I'll take down by 10 at half.
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 8:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Terrible foul by LMA
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 8:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Frye Baby!
"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 8:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

NICE PLAY FRYE~!
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 8:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

THERE YOU GO RAEF
BLOCK THAT MIDGET FRONT COURT!
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 8:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

10 point lead, 19.6 left in half
Portland calls timeout. I want to see a really good play, well executed, to end the half. I'm not even half as worried about whether the shot goes in.

They seem to be awful in these situations.

by Timmay! on Apr 11, 2008 8:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

you are right about that
I predict a JJ dribble out the clock
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wowwwwwwww
That was a surprise there
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll take 8 down
Means we will win by 6!
"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 8:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ugh.
Awful possession, but Blake spins open anyway, and misses a 3 footer.

by Timmay! on Apr 11, 2008 8:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We need to win the third quarter
GO BLAZERS!
"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 8:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Unfortunately
That is our worst quarter by far.
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

...The Blazers are a good offensive team?
Also. The Kings half time show is ALMOST as bad as Tony Luftman Michael Holton combo.
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 8:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No Artest
No reason to lose!
"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 8:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't understand
Why Nate didn't sub in LMA/Roy/JJ33 for that last shot. Why bother taking a TO for the last shot if you aren't going to sub in your best shooters?
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 8:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Need mo' cheddar
can't lose ten points during Half Time, can we?
"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 8:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I HEARD iT
I know a place..........
"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 8:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

....I just saw
an asian woman on slits on a unicycle trying to catch bowls onto a basket balanced on her head.

Kind of hot.

Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 8:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

stilts
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

boo! trade roy!
hes horrible!we need to trade him hes a bad teamate, hes too unselfish
Fernandez,Roy,Outlaw,Aldridge,Oden---wait for it! My Video about BROY7

by soulja2boy on Apr 11, 2008 8:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm sorry I called them shiftless imbeciles
Just play hard and act like you want to win. I can't stand watching players who look like they don't care.
Nature bats last.

by fisheyes on Apr 11, 2008 8:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I gots Aldridge with three buckets!
Am I missin' somethin'?
"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 8:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

................ok
I'm sorry to say. That the Kings halftime announcers are actually worse than the Luftman/Holton tag team.
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 8:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Fat Lever
Just talked about how Spencer Hawes dominated the paint inside the Websters are other bigger Portland players.

At least when Bill Walton is ridiculously off base it's because he's high.

Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 8:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow I didn't read that
against Webster and the other bigger Portland players.
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think
It's time for some McLovin minutes.

Where's the Asian sideline reporter! Angela Tsai, she was kind of cute. Rex Kalamian is just as terrible as the rest of the SAC broadcasting crew.

Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 8:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Roy on the board.
43-51
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice pass by Frye
We have 3 guards on the floor.
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 8:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Frye scores inside again
53-47.
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 8:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't understand
Why we have Jack+Blake on the floor when we could have Outlaw. It's working right now, but still
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 8:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Good effort by Frye
But he should have passed it back out.
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 8:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

4 point game
Ugly looking fast break but it ended in a dunk, can't complain
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 8:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow
How many steps was that by Salmons?
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 8:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Good foul by Jack
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 8:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We have missed a lot of layups this game
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 8:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

...and where did everyone go O.o
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 8:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

A lot of excitement (sarcasm)
I still expect Portland to win, though.... (positive thinking - plus missed the first half)
Trail Blazers - reigning champs of the NBA lottery !

by DaveR on Apr 11, 2008 8:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

lol Nate
"Mikki Moore is movin all night long ref!"
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 8:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I hate Nates obession with
playing Travis at the 4.
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 8:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow
Brandon has looked atrocious tonight.
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 8:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

perhaps part of the problem is ...
when the Blazers are 'expected' to win, not as much motivation.  Could be the Kings just want it more.  Beating Portland is now an accomplishment (a good thing).
Trail Blazers - reigning champs of the NBA lottery !

by DaveR on Apr 11, 2008 8:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Blake not helping us much with his shooting tonite
Trail Blazers - reigning champs of the NBA lottery !

by DaveR on Apr 11, 2008 8:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Disgusting
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 8:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Back to 14 point lead
Portland's offense is stagnant and their defense isn't bailing them out.

by Timmay! on Apr 11, 2008 8:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

16 point lead again
Wide open shots for SAC

by Timmay! on Apr 11, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We are down by 14
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Good, Outlaw to the rescue (?)
Trail Blazers - reigning champs of the NBA lottery !

by DaveR on Apr 11, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Three nights ago, the Lakers
said Portland looked like a playoff team and they looked like the Clippers.

Tonight Sac looks like a playoff team, and Portland looks like the Clippers. Maybe Miami.

by Timmay! on Apr 11, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We should try playing Travis/Frye/LMA
At the same time.
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 8:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Anything to get Travis off the 4
But keep him in the game. Other than making him Center.

by Timmay! on Apr 11, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah
Why does Travis play the 4 so much? He shoots mostly jumpers anyways and with his length he can get them off on 3s.
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If this was in Portland
How loud would the crowd be booing this performance?

by Timmay! on Apr 11, 2008 8:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Uh, they wouldn't
they'd be annoyed, but the crowd doesn't boo much (except Kobe)

by Section323 on Apr 11, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The crowd booed loudly twice this season
I'll see if I can remember the games.

by Timmay! on Apr 11, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was the Philly game
I think
Nature bats last.

by fisheyes on Apr 11, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's really sad to see this kind of effort
If they really want to go .500 this game is going to be an easy one to get. Especially with Ron Artest out, who always kills us.

Very pathetic.

Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 8:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It looks to me like something is wrong with Roy
This is a classic "find out later he was sick or injured" kind of game.  He's barely shot the ball.

Although when this happens, I wish someone else could play, so we might get a few points.

by Section323 on Apr 11, 2008 8:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes
A crippled Brandon Roy isn't any good to us. We have Von Wafer and McRob who would love some minutes and would probably play with some energy. Use them in the rotation, playing a bunch of guys out of position is not going to get the job done. Especially when Jack hasn't played well, and when Blake has played terrible.
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nate refuses to play those two
I'm not sure why, it really can't get worse.

by Timmay! on Apr 11, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know
Nate might possibly have the worst ideas on player rotation of any Blazer coach in memory.
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

End of the thrid, 78-62
The quarter wasn't as close as the score indicates.

by Timmay! on Apr 11, 2008 8:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah
as I predicted the Blazers had a horrendous third quarter.
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 8:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

They haven't had a good road 3rd
since... hmmm. I don't remember.

by Timmay! on Apr 11, 2008 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gotta love LaMarcus
turnin' it up !
Trail Blazers - reigning champs of the NBA lottery !

by DaveR on Apr 11, 2008 8:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

c'mon Travis - start feelin' it !
Trail Blazers - reigning champs of the NBA lottery !

by DaveR on Apr 11, 2008 8:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Seriously, owned by Sac, minus Artest
It's just surprising and disappointing.

by Timmay! on Apr 11, 2008 8:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That's what I'm talkin about (another 2)
Trail Blazers - reigning champs of the NBA lottery !

by DaveR on Apr 11, 2008 8:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Three's aren't going in
If we'd have hit a third more 3's, it would be a different ball game, even with the lack of energy.

by Timmay! on Apr 11, 2008 8:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

James Jones is playing like
A player that was picked up in a cereal box. Jesus.

I can see why PHO gave him up for 2mil in cash.

Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 8:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I really suspect that James and Brandon
are both playing hurt. They're acting like it.

by Timmay! on Apr 11, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree
but sucking it up and playing is not useful if you don't score.

by Section323 on Apr 11, 2008 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If Jones can't hit jump shots
He should stay on the IR. He's useless otherwise.

He needs to see if that knee needs surgery, it keeps coming back.

Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think it's clear when James starts bad, he
will stay bad.

His bad games really hurt us.

I don't feel at all that the Blazers are "disinterested" or don't care about this game (or even that they "expected" to win- I don't think we can ever truly expect a win on the road).

However, these are the times that Nate's inflexibility grates.  When your player is having a terrible game, try someone else.

End complaint. Go Blazers.

by Section323 on Apr 11, 2008 8:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's give it to LMA
for the rest of the game. Either take it in, or kick it out of the doubleteam.

Seems like as good a time to practice that as any. :)

by Timmay! on Apr 11, 2008 8:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

C. Frye has played pretty well
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 8:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LMA block that foul he's a guard!
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 8:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

foul not fool ;)
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not a glutton for punishment
It'll be time to start movie night soon if this game continues like this.

Come on guys, let's come back!

by Timmay! on Apr 11, 2008 8:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

God
I miss Martell. Although he isn't the best, he wouldn't allow John Freakin Salmons to dump 14 points on us in 18 minutes.
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 9:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This game sucks
I hate playing the kings.

by Sabonis4Ever on Apr 11, 2008 9:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No kidding
I didn't mean to be prophetic when I said that I hoped the Kings wouldn't play like we did against the Lakers.

And it looks like our defense is imitating the Lakers' (lack of) defense, too.

by Section323 on Apr 11, 2008 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Next time you predict the future
Predict a positive one for the Blazers.

by Sabonis4Ever on Apr 11, 2008 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ooh, some defense would be nice
That would be a fun project for the summer, guys.

by Section323 on Apr 11, 2008 9:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sarcasm is all we have left
It's our reward for watching this awful, awful game.

by Timmay! on Apr 11, 2008 9:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

[if you can't say something nice...]
[........................................don't say it at all. Like me...]
"You don't live by the jumpshot, you die by the jumpshot." ---Charles Barkley, 2/7/08

by timbo on Apr 12, 2008 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

[Actually, I was just too lazy to post...]
[............................................if the team can mail one in, why can't I?]
"You don't live by the jumpshot, you die by the jumpshot." ---Charles Barkley, 2/7/08

by timbo on Apr 12, 2008 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Matchups again
That is abundantly clear tonight, isn't it.

by Section323 on Apr 11, 2008 9:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yes
Nate's terrible rotation hurts us. We have size on them and we refused to use it on them.
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

18 pts for JOOOOOOHn Salmons
I can't take this bile the SAC announcers are spitting about John Salmons defense.
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 9:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Think Sac would have beaten
the Lakers tonight?

Serious question. They're really on tonight.

by Timmay! on Apr 11, 2008 9:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That Brandon's good
We coulda used him tonight.

by Timmay! on Apr 11, 2008 9:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Kevin Martin was injured by the way
So basically the Blazers lost to a half of Kevin Martin, John Salmons and Spencer Hawes.
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 9:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

uuuuuuuuuuh.....
not looking good......
Trail Blazers - reigning champs of the NBA lottery !

by DaveR on Apr 11, 2008 9:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Next season
We won't remember this game if they're playoff-bound. And these games help KP decide who's going to be on that team. :)

But for tonight, that's enough for me. See y'all. :)

by Timmay! on Apr 11, 2008 9:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I wish we could play the Lakers at home
every game.

That might get boring, but it might not.

by Section323 on Apr 11, 2008 9:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

lol
Spencer Hawes is going to be a 2-3 time all star? Not sure about that one Sac. He's going to have to beat out Greg Oden, Andrew Bynum and Yao for an all star spot. They do realize that don't they?

God sometimes the pundits are just complete imbeciles.

Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 9:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

[Because he's a clankmaster...]
"You don't live by the jumpshot, you die by the jumpshot." ---Charles Barkley, 2/7/08

by timbo on Apr 12, 2008 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gotta go puke now
I expect more from this team. This game really sticks in my craw.
Nature bats last.

by fisheyes on Apr 11, 2008 9:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

like I said
or maybe you said
Nature bats last.

by fisheyes on Apr 11, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I Hope
Nate does his whole "they aren't putting any effort out on the court" aka It was all the players fault.
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 9:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Put in the human surrender flag
Our dear friend McBob.
Nature bats last.

by fisheyes on Apr 11, 2008 9:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Give him some garbage time
Heck, put in our whole garbage time crew. Von Wafer and the whole works.
Nature bats last.

by fisheyes on Apr 11, 2008 9:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

And Nate puts in the 3rd string crew
Thanks Nate, thanks. Maybe putting in Sergio, McRob, and Wafer would have helped us out this game. Maybe it wouldn't.

But when your team craps out like this you throw in any body you can find on your bench. That's pretty a standard technique.

Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 9:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

not that he would have put them in
but having that run to get within 4 guarantees the deep bench wouldn't play much.

by Section323 on Apr 11, 2008 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No
The reason we couldn't come back all the way is that they were gassed. Nate ran them the entire 1st half while we were getting dismantled by 20. This game we basically used Frye, LMA, Jack, Blake, Roy, and Travis. With a sprinkling of Raef and JJ.

When get behind by 20 on the road this late in the season, with this many injuries, with only a moral objective to play for, you are not going to win the game.

His second unit consisted of

Sergio
JJ1
JJ33
Travis
Raef.

That's when they made their run. JJ33 is most likely injured and in a slump. JJ1 has played horrific basketball for the past 6 weeks and is giving up size at the 2. Sergio can't shoot. Raef...is Raef. Putting out this unit was pretty much asking to get run over by a Sac team that was riding high with confidence after the first.

Say he played McBob at the 4, Frye/LMA at the 5, Travis at the 3, Von Wafer at the 2 take your pick of our guards. We might have been able to do better  .

Our bench has just not been there for the past 3 months but we have had the same rotation even with our injuries. I think Nate needs to risk playing players that are unproven when this sort of situation arises.

Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

well, probably true
but I think a coach would be hard pressed to decide to sub out his regulars just on the verge of a comeback, to put in players he obviously doesn't think are that good yet.

I can't imagine it ever happening.

We tend to get "gassed" more than a veteran team would, I think , so probably in the future it will just not be as much of an issue anyway.

by Section323 on Apr 11, 2008 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm saying
Our bench unit seems to always plays poorly these days, it's even more depleted now with injuries to Martell and Joel.

He needs to be doing something different when our bench gets outplayed night after night, but he's not.

We're still seeing Jarret Jack getting full minutes at the backup 2 when he's been totally ineffective for the past month+, we're still seeing James Jones at the 3 when he's played poorly the past 4 weeks, you have to put in some other plays when this happens.

Play some more Sergio, play Wafer who is a real 2 guard, play McBob, play Travis at the 3. You need to explore all your options.

Our bench has to hold the line for the starters and they've been letting them down.

Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The scrubs are not really making their case
for more time, are they, even in garbage time.
I guess it's hard to come in and light it up in 2 minutes.

by Section323 on Apr 11, 2008 9:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Game over.
That's my token comment.

Yuck.

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"You don't live by the jumpshot, you die by the jumpshot." ---Charles Barkley, 2/7/08

by timbo on Apr 11, 2008 9:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope next season
Nate uses Frye more. Seriously if Nate has Travis at the 4 next year again I am going to definitely start thinking of hiring another coach.  
Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 9:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Some of the Blazers are so terrible in those
"next game" ads.  It's (pause) going (pause) to (pause) be a (pause,mumble) great game.

by Section323 on Apr 11, 2008 9:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Our bench has sucked
We used to score about 35 points a game. Although some of it is on injuries, Nate has really cut back on the number of players played.

With Roy banged up we can't afford to have our starters play this much, especially considering the fact that our starting unit really isn't going to give us an advantage most nights.

Don Nelson: We didn't execute our gameplan in the first half. What's the plan? Don Nelson: Hit threes.

by Dheepan on Apr 11, 2008 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Our backcourt didn't come to play tonight
Roy was invisible in the first half, Blake was 0-9 with 4 or 5 TO's, Sergio was Sergio, and although not a guard Jones was 0-6.  And none of them played a lick of defense.  Jack was the only decent one of the bunch and he had 3 turnovers and contributed to the lack of defense.  It's a shame because Aldridge was great, Outlaw was good and Frye played pretty well (15 pts and 14 rebounds!).  I thought the L*ker game would have given us a shot of confidence.   I was wrong.

by blazermaniac32 on Apr 11, 2008 9:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I didn't go to cheddar
Ok I had acouple mo' slices.

Here is what I did during the second half o' this Game.

My 14 yr, old Daughter is practicing with a travelin' fast pitch sortball tteam. My preperations have been inadequate, due to the basic laziness of a sixty year ld man. So I'm watchin' the second half with a cheap Easton Baseball glove on my hand and a can o' Hhubbard's Boot Grease (yes i've used mink oil & bees wax but it's boot grease this round). Rubbin' in grease and turnin' the glove inside out, stretchin' 'n bendin', workin' it out. "Cause it is not as flexie as her coach's (which she's been usin' cause she forgot her's at Home). I get into it all greasy, findin' a ball to throw into it. The Games is turned up LOUD on the TV but I'm focused on this glove. Made a big difference in an hour. The Game never drew my atten tion. So it is

"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 9:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Still a lil' greasy
Lizzy
"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay, I don't know if you should actually do this
but my best softball glove ever was conditioned as follows:
place softball in glove, place large rubber band around glove, soak glove and ball overnight in a bucket of water.

It was fabulous, the best pocket, no stiffness at all.  I used that glove for all of a high school and (Div III) college career.

(The only reason I'm not sure if you should try this is that it was my pitching coach that actually did said glove conditioning, and if I've misremembered, I'd hate to ruin something)

by Section323 on Apr 11, 2008 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm just too old
I would never put a leathr glove in water.

I just worked it, slept on it. always had a ball in it BUT most of all I used it. Played catch with it every day. Found the guy that could throw the hardestest and caught him with padding (sterofoam wafers or a cheap piece o' meat). Spaulding "Heart O' The Hide". My favorite was a Wilson (Small open web, I play short stop, gotta move the ball outta the palm o' your hand. My first glove was my Dad's and had no web. Great  learnin' tool). Gots chewed up by a black lab o' a freind o' mines kid. Used to buy 'em at Caplan's Down Town Portland in the basement.

My Daughter's Coach says the same thing. Soak it or boil it in water, grease it and wrap it with a ball in the pocket. I have heard the same thing about Bbrooksx Lleather Bicycle saddles. I just put bees wax on mine an d ride on it for a few thousand miles. I am a "Hard Ass".

"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Her glove is comin' round
after 'bout 20 hours o' workin' on it. 1,000'2 o' softballs pounded into it from all angles and fist poundin'. It will come around if she uses it and I teach her. I use to flex my glove tips on the ground. pound it with my fist, stretch it with my glove hand, make my pocket and get ready every play, until it started to fall apart. Relace it and work on gettin' another ready, until it was better than  the "beater" and I wanted to use it.
"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What position does she play?
I was a pitcher, but I suck now, because now I only ever play slow pitch, which renders my pitching pointless.  And I can't throw overhand due to all those years of pitching (plus some weird mental block-it's like I'm a Trail Blazer).

So I can play first and that's about it.

But my new glove isn't any good, so I use the old one. However, the padding is all gone, so it really hurts to play first.

That is why I'm learning Ultimate instead.

by Section323 on Apr 11, 2008 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is her first year
No position yet. She has been a Basketball Player.

I coached "Fast Pitch" Softball at the High School level for Eight years, knowing nothing to start but the embarrassment of pitchin' slow against fast.

The first thing is to get and use padding for practice, when you et 10 times the amount of catches as during a game. This might be enough to where you do not need to use it during a Game. However always use padding duing practice.

"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Follow up
I was taking a long time and wanted to get something posted.

If you are going to play 1st Base for a couple years, there is a specialized glove for the position. Check your 2nd Hand stores first. A First Baseman's mitt is like a elongated Catcher's mitt. It gives extended reach and protection to the fingers and thumb. The palm of the hand is always exposed. Use padding during practice. A 200 pitch Catcher, always needs protection.

The protection for the palm of the hand needs to cover the base 0f nthe index finger knuckle and all other,  mid palm and onto the heel of the palm. These are usually sold at Sporting Goods Stores as Catchers padding. I stated befor a 1/4" piece o' flank steak cut to size, will also work. I will be wel tenderized and sasoned, after use.

"Make your next move your best move." ~ Chris Bowles

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 11, 2008 11:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

scare quotes
This "game" should henceforth always be referred to in scare quotes. It definitely was not an actual game. It was a "game."
Nature bats last.

by fisheyes on Apr 11, 2008 9:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That's right
Wiggle your fingers in the air when you refer to this "game." Make little quotation marks in the air by wiggling your fingers.
Nature bats last.

by fisheyes on Apr 11, 2008 9:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

wow
I totally forgot to watch the game tonight.  I've watched every game this season atleast once.  Well I guess I'm glad I didn't see it judging from the box scores.  Can someone explain to me how our sharpshooters ended up 0-15?