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Gameday Open Thread: Mavericks vs. Blazers

Kitten_tiny by Dave on in News

Here we go...Game 80 of 82.  The next to the next to the last chance to yell "FIRST!"  (Although I think there should be some penalty for being first in a Gameday thread of a game we bomb.  Maybe it was YOUR fault!)

After you're done with the usual friendly banter, be sure and register all of your game-related thoughts too.

--Dave (blazersub@yahoo.com)

Don't forget Mavs Moneyball for all of your Maverick news, notes, and correctly casual assumptions of victory.

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I like Uno.

wht do you mean draw four?!
"It just showed once again that half the world doesn't know how the other three quarters live." -P.G. Wodehouse

by T Darkstar on Apr 12, 2008 7:13 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Um. Dave?
You were first in the Sac game. Just sayin.

by annthefan on Apr 12, 2008 3:39 AM PDT   0 recs

Um. Ann.
He knew that.  That's exactly why he said what he said.  

What you don't know is that he was just dying to have someone say what you said.  And he'll come on and claim that his "first" doesn't count because the ruler of the world disqualified it, so you can't blame HIM for Sacramento.  And THEN, if the worst happens tonight, he'll blame YOU, and YOU fell for it by trying to blame him.  Now, you're trapped.

I've been training him on my off weekends so that he knows how to do this kind of stuff.

We're forming a meld of Spanish proverbs, dry (twisted?) British humour, astute basketball insight, shrewd perspective on humanity, expertise on American Idol, and unfettered ego.  

The world isn't ready for what we're creating here.  The world doesn't even deserve the glories of what we're creating here -- yet.  I'll sort the place out soon enough, though.

I'm frequently right, but always certain

by jscot on Apr 12, 2008 11:29 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

OOOOONNOOOOOOOO!
My only excuse is that I was at the end of an 18 or 20 hour day, endured so that I'd be able to see last nights game. I'm doing the same today. I'll try to stay alert. Wait! The voices are telling me the kids will win tonight. All is not lost! Go Blazers!

by annthefan on Apr 12, 2008 2:08 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Ha Ha
If we were brash young street hooligans with hearts of gold and an edgy side, I would have said "Face!" To you.  
Early to Bedge and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.

by tominhawaii on Apr 12, 2008 3:58 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Wow
the voices in your head are good!

by Section323 on Apr 13, 2008 1:38 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

The Kings are jerks
I hope the Mavs are nicer.  We could still be friends, no need to fight.  They just gotta let us win on the home court because getting to 40 wins is what I'll be happy with.  If we get it against Memphis, fine, but if we get it against Dallas we can try for that blessed 41st win against the Drizzlies.  It just plain works better and even the most hardcore Mavs fan (is there such a thing, aside from Cuban?) will agree.

Jason Kidd is a hall of famer but way overrated.  I still don't like this trade for the Mavs at all, because getting an elite PG was not their problem and they traded away any hope they have of slowing the Amares, Duncans, Boozers, Wests, and Shaqs of the world.  If they're pinning their hopes on Dampier having more than 2 good games in a series, they pretty much deserve to lose.

Brandon Bass is a nice bench player.  I have been a big fan of Josh Howard for a long time, but the few games I've watched since Kidd joined the team haven't made Howard look a good as he was before.  Jason Terry isn't my type of guard, but he is good for the Mavs.  I really liked Devin Harris, and I think he would still be a much better fit than Kidd.  Better defender at this point in their respective careers (especially against quickies like Tony Parker or Barbarososa), better shooter, doesn't need to dominate the ball-- Harris is a lot better.  PLUS, they had to trade Diop, another key player once the playoffs roll around.  Harris + Diop is mucho grande better than Kidd, ESPECIALLY in the traditionally post oriented playoffs.

I just don't get it.  

Obviously Dallas is still a good team and we shouldn't beat them since they aren't the Lakers and we don't really care about the Mavs.  They just aren't as good as they were before, and will have a shorter shelf life after the blockbuster deal.

We gotta pray (PRAY!), we got to pray (PRAY!), we got to pray just to beat the Mavs today.  Let us bow our heads and hope that our Kids still have upset tummies over last night's poop milkshake of a game and come out trying to put on a show for the home crowd-- and we can hope that the Mavs have a emotional let down since they clinched their spot in the playoffs.  It could happen!

I wish Martell was back, we need him.

I'm in the Championship in my fantasy league (first time I've ever done fantasy, too!) and I need Brandon Roy and LMA to play big, with lots of steals and blocks and good percentages across the board.  Surely everyone else will agree.

To all interested (roughly 100% of you), here is the roster of a fantasy champion:

Brandon Roy
LaMarcus Aldridge
Deron Williams
Manu Ginobili
Rudy Gay
Randy Foye
Ronnie Brewer
Troy Murphy
Jermaine O'Neal
Marvin Williams
Josh Childress
Charlie Villanueva
Raja Bell
DROPPED BECAUSE OF INJURIES: Yao Ming, Chris Kaman, Martell Webster.

The injury bug hit me but I'm finishing strong.  Go team BINGO BANGO BONGO, greatest fantasy team ever!  

And GO PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS!

Love,
Mortimer

by Mortimer on Apr 12, 2008 4:02 AM PDT   0 recs

I am a first year player as well
and like you, I'm in the final. My roster:

Randy Foye (picked him up when he returned)
Mike Dunleavy
Jason Kidd
Luol Deng
Travis Outlaw
Adrei Kirilenko
Shaq
LaMarcus Aldrdige
Brendan Haywood
Steve Blake
Chris Bosh
Leandro Barbosa
Nate Robinson

I made over ten signings/droppings because I had a terrible draft (got 4 pointguards that are scrubs) but I've had this roster for a while. I'm playing the team I made a big trade with and I'm up 5-4.

The trade: My incoming players- Jason Kidd, Andre Kirilenko
His incoming-Kobe Bryant, Rudy Gay

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 12, 2008 9:04 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I Love MC Hammer
I used to get that song confused with Big Pimpin' and I would say, "You got to pimp, just to make it today."  Man, it would drive my wife nuts, she loves Zay-Z.  We even have a poster of him in our living room that says, "I got my MBA from Marcy Projects." - Shawn Carter
Then in big letters it says, "i am what i am."

Apparently he's Popeye.  Wait, what were we talking about again?  Oh yeah, Big Pimpin' mashes up with Pray.  

We got to pimp
Just to make it today
I said we pimp(pimp) ah yeah pimp(pimp)
We got to pimp
Just to make it to pimp

Early to Bedge and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.

by tominhawaii on Apr 12, 2008 4:22 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

All 3 of my teams are in the finals right now.
this is probably a good spot to congratulate JKsnake on winning the Bedge fantasy league.  It is him and I in the championship game right now. The problem is his team resemble the boston celtics while mine resembles the miami heat.  I am getting pounded!  I will probably win my other two leagues(one is ratb's league if I am not mistaken).  Fantasy basketball is fun...
Rudy > MJ

by myemic23 on Apr 12, 2008 4:40 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Get on The Train
The L-Train

He is The M I P

The M I P

Get on The Train

The L-Train

He is The M I P

The M I P

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

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 12, 2008 4:26 AM PDT   0 recs

Let's Diggler his Dirkle!
And make Nowitzki, Quitzki!  

I hope we can make the German un-germane!

Mortimer!

by Mortimer on Apr 12, 2008 4:50 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I hope so too Morty.
We'll put a damper on Dampier and we'll Stack Jerry's House! Hmm. The Mavs are rife with fun names. I could go on and on but I'll spare you. Go Blazers!

by annthefan on Apr 12, 2008 5:40 AM PDT   0 recs

First!
No one has said it yet.

I'm not making any predictions tonight, all though I did say LMA and Channing would have good games again and Roy would struggle, but I also said we would win by 14. Anyway, Beat D.A.!

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 12, 2008 8:57 AM PDT   0 recs

aww, the few, the proud, the hopeful
I would like to see well over 85 points tonight.  Because scoring right about 85 is just not fun to watch.

I think that Travis will score 25 tonight.  Go Travis.  And I'd like to see the third consecutive double double for Channing.  I've spent the whole season watching for a Channing d-d (he kept coming really close), so I'm happy for him.

by Section323 on Apr 12, 2008 10:39 AM PDT   0 recs

ATTENTION BEDGERS!!
I just found this via Mavs Money Ball. It is Hardwood Paroxysm's blog awards. Blazersedge is nominated for a few, and there are others that you can write in for. I think this blog could bring in quite a few awards if you all vote. http://hardwoodparoxysm.blogspot.com/2008/04/nba-blogger-season-awards-2008.html
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 12, 2008 10:44 AM PDT   0 recs

Idiots
They have us as a Pacific Division blog instead of NW Division.
I'm frequently right, but always certain

by jscot on Apr 12, 2008 11:34 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Yea
I did a write in vote for BE in our the northwest, and voted BE in the Pacific
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 12, 2008 3:53 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I think
The sexy pick for best community is GSoM. But, anybody who knows anything will represent the true power of the Bedge and choose correctly. Also, you should make this a diary.

by Sabonis4Ever on Apr 12, 2008 5:04 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Brew Hoop
I voted for him in all the east stuff.  It's a lonely blog over there.
Early to Bedge and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.

by tominhawaii on Apr 12, 2008 5:13 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Me too
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 12, 2008 5:27 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm savin'
Me "Sexy Pick" for other thangs.
"The Team with Caricature!"

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 12, 2008 6:58 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I want a Game
Like the Game before the last Game.

GO BALZERS!

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

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 12, 2008 12:16 PM PDT   0 recs

I will be at the game tonight
Keeping it loud, bringing my father with me. He's a long time blazer fan but has never been to a regualar season game. I just hope they win, ill be rocking my Roy-Bot shirt, doing my part to support our little garden of eden here at BE. GO BLAZERS
- BB

by Bucky Blazer on Apr 12, 2008 12:55 PM PDT   0 recs

I cant wait to get me a
Rockin' Blazer's Edge shirt next year. It's goin right over my Aldridge jersey. Boo yah!

by Sabonis4Ever on Apr 12, 2008 4:59 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

40th!
Win o'the Season.

I want it and I want it tonight.

GO BLAZERS!

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

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 12, 2008 5:37 PM PDT   0 recs

Annie!
wadda ya tinkin'?
"The Team with Caricature!"

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 12, 2008 6:18 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

or Concoctin'
"The Team with Caricature!"

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 12, 2008 6:22 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm stocking up on butt poultices.
I'm expecting lots of ouchies because the kids are going to work their buttinskis to the bone tonight and they're gonna need 'em. I still haven't figured out how to apply 'em though.

by annthefan on Apr 12, 2008 7:08 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Cool
I can feel it on me arse now.
"The Team with Caricature!"

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 12, 2008 7:14 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Listenin'to Farmers Pre-Game
'bout Kidd & The M*vs, so far. With a lil' Avery thrown in, hehe.
"The Team with Caricature!"

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 12, 2008 6:21 PM PDT   0 recs

What's happinin' here
I went to check the TiH Stats and they are gone!

Some kinda "Freak-Out" wipe 'em?

"The Team with Caricature!"

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 12, 2008 6:55 PM PDT   0 recs

Some interesting matchups
in the TIH stats. It will be interesting how Channing #44 does agains Dirk #41. The point guards will be evenly matched with both being #2.
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 12, 2008 7:00 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I think
PTB Forwards Rule!
"The Team with Caricature!"

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 12, 2008 7:03 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Wow
Nice, I never thought of individual match ups.  You just took it to a whole new level.  We should work on calculations over the summer, just so that there are calculations.  
Early to Bedge and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.

by tominhawaii on Apr 12, 2008 8:16 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Tony promises "electric" atmosphere...
................................................... and he said it on television, so it must be true.
"You don't live by the jumpshot, you die by the jumpshot." ---Charles Barkley, 2/7/08

by timbo on Apr 12, 2008 6:59 PM PDT   0 recs

Luvs it Like a Lazer
I gots Lazers on my feet.
"The Team with Caricature!"

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 12, 2008 7:01 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Did you hear earlier
after Nate had said "We want to finish what we started", Tony said "wow, those are wise words"

Then he asked Rebeca if she was going to jump rope

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 12, 2008 7:01 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Thanks
I have added this to my notes on My Luftman Love.
"The Team with Caricature!"

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 12, 2008 7:04 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Wildhorse Casino < Spirit Mountain Casino
Commercial wise. I haven't been to either, and don't plan on ever.

by Sabonis4Ever on Apr 12, 2008 7:01 PM PDT   0 recs

And I promise...
................................................... a 12 point Maverick win.
"You don't live by the jumpshot, you die by the jumpshot." ---Charles Barkley, 2/7/08

by timbo on Apr 12, 2008 7:01 PM PDT   0 recs

Am I welcome to join in the revelry?
Were you born to resist or be abused?--- Foo Fighters

by bow4meow on Apr 12, 2008 7:03 PM PDT   0 recs

Welcome
you cat predictin' weirdo.
"The Team with Caricature!"

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 12, 2008 7:05 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

pfew...
well... thanks first of all duble-el, Ive been hanging with my tail between my legs for a few days....

my DJ prediction fell thru as my hoss, and then, well, lets just say I know when I do bad...

but thanks for calling me a weirdo... that really helps... HONESTLY!

GO PTB!

Were you born to resist or be abused?--- Foo Fighters

by bow4meow on Apr 12, 2008 7:08 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I picked Blackeye
so there!
"The Team with Caricature!"

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 12, 2008 7:12 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

you got me
I bow the the green amphibian
Were you born to resist or be abused?--- Foo Fighters

by bow4meow on Apr 12, 2008 7:14 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Hey Mr. Lizard--
You still owe me a Fan Letter to Tony Luftman!!!
"You don't live by the jumpshot, you die by the jumpshot." ---Charles Barkley, 2/7/08

by timbo on Apr 12, 2008 7:06 PM PDT   0 recs

This I know
and will not forget.

My Love of Mr.Luftman wllbe wel expressed.

"The Team with Caricature!"

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

who wouldnt want to play in Portland
could there be a better place to be on a day like today... (valhalla does not count)
Were you born to resist or be abused?--- Foo Fighters

by bow4meow on Apr 12, 2008 7:11 PM PDT   0 recs

Seriously
This day came out of nowhere.

by Sabonis4Ever on Apr 12, 2008 7:13 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

This Day is A Biatch!
I was sweatin'.

Throwin' a softball, movin' my feet like a twenty year old.

Luvs it.

"The Team with Caricature!"

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 12, 2008 7:17 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I had to work
Refurbishing decks. Too hot.

by Sabonis4Ever on Apr 12, 2008 7:20 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I'd like to see a game
where we can give the knockout punch midway thru the 2nd.  I wanna see fans at the RG go home early bc we scored 100 early in the 4th and the game is no longer entertaining.  

by Philthyanimal on Apr 12, 2008 7:12 PM PDT   0 recs

BRoy for 2!!
43:12 Min, 9-18 FG, 4-5 FT, +14 +/-, 4 Off, 16 Rebs, 1 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 22 Pts - LMA vs LA 4-8-08

by LaMarvelous on Apr 12, 2008 7:14 PM PDT   0 recs

Brandon for 2
Sit down haters.

by Sabonis4Ever on Apr 12, 2008 7:14 PM PDT   0 recs

JJ1 for 2!!
43:12 Min, 9-18 FG, 4-5 FT, +14 +/-, 4 Off, 16 Rebs, 1 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 22 Pts - LMA vs LA 4-8-08

by LaMarvelous on Apr 12, 2008 7:14 PM PDT   0 recs

Frye for 2!!
43:12 Min, 9-18 FG, 4-5 FT, +14 +/-, 4 Off, 16 Rebs, 1 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 22 Pts - LMA vs LA 4-8-08

by LaMarvelous on Apr 12, 2008 7:15 PM PDT   0 recs

Frye
With the high socks. Knocks it down.

by Sabonis4Ever on Apr 12, 2008 7:15 PM PDT   0 recs

Did you hear Mike Rice...
talking about Travis like he exploded with potential at the end of last season... I must restrain myself
Were you born to resist or be abused?--- Foo Fighters

by bow4meow on Apr 12, 2008 7:15 PM PDT   0 recs

He did
The last five or so games he was the number one option and exploded. He set the free throw record and scored like 20-25 a game. Laid the ground work for his improvement this year.  

by Sabonis4Ever on Apr 12, 2008 7:17 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

without looking back
I think it was the last two games of the season Trout exploded... my point being some of us knew Travis was da Man before Nate let him play meaningless minutes
Were you born to resist or be abused?--- Foo Fighters

by bow4meow on Apr 12, 2008 7:21 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

how many minutes for sergio tonight?
I anybody needs the leash cut its Sergio
Were you born to resist or be abused?--- Foo Fighters

by bow4meow on Apr 12, 2008 7:16 PM PDT   0 recs

I=if
sorry spell check didnt catch that one
Were you born to resist or be abused?--- Foo Fighters

by bow4meow on Apr 12, 2008 7:17 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm all for cutting Sergio...
"You don't live by the jumpshot, you die by the jumpshot." ---Charles Barkley, 2/7/08

by timbo on Apr 12, 2008 7:19 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

give him some time
and let his play determine his potential... I dont know if Sergio is on the team to grease Rudy's arrival or is actually in the plans
Were you born to resist or be abused?--- Foo Fighters

by bow4meow on Apr 12, 2008 7:22 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm back
That move jack scored with worked for me a couple times in games today.
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 12, 2008 7:16 PM PDT   0 recs

I saw Jack at that game
scouting you
Were you born to resist or be abused?--- Foo Fighters

by bow4meow on Apr 12, 2008 7:17 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

you know it
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 12, 2008 7:19 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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

by timbo on Apr 12, 2008 7:20 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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

by timbo on Apr 12, 2008 7:20 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

LMA for 2!!
43:12 Min, 9-18 FG, 4-5 FT, +14 +/-, 4 Off, 16 Rebs, 1 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 22 Pts - LMA vs LA 4-8-08

by LaMarvelous on Apr 12, 2008 7:17 PM PDT   0 recs

Frye for 2!!
43:12 Min, 9-18 FG, 4-5 FT, +14 +/-, 4 Off, 16 Rebs, 1 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 22 Pts - LMA vs LA 4-8-08

by LaMarvelous on Apr 12, 2008 7:17 PM PDT   0 recs

Frye is on automatic!!
43:12 Min, 9-18 FG, 4-5 FT, +14 +/-, 4 Off, 16 Rebs, 1 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 22 Pts - LMA vs LA 4-8-08

by LaMarvelous on Apr 12, 2008 7:18 PM PDT   0 recs

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