Gameday Open Thread: Grizzlies vs. Blazers
Here we go...game 81 of 82! Will the good guys be able to pull it off and reach that vaunted .500 plateau? Or will we see another disappointing effort on the penultimate night of the season?
Register all of your pre-, in-, and post-game thoughts right here!
--Dave (blazersub@yahoo.com)
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by BlazersOrBust on Apr 15, 2008 7:31 AM PDT up reply actions
I was slower than most my friends,
Two More Wins
My friend called me this morning...
So, he picked up the tickets tonight after he got off work. Then the phone call came late tonight, after I had started to fall asleep. It went as follows:
Me: "What!?!"
him: "Dude, we are sitting right behind Paul Allen!"
me: "no #$^& ? We got 100 level tickets?"
him: "no, these cost $275.00 a piece. We are literally a couple rows off the court, and right behind Paul Allen"
Me "OH MY $$#^#%^%&^$&$&$&$&$^&#%$@$%%$^%^&^&!!! YESSIR!!!!!"
Now I cant sleep, soooo excited...
Tell PA
http://www.flickr.com/photos/62498538@N00/2413153215/sizes/o/
LOL
ps I will believe I am sitting right behind Paul Allen when I am looking at the back of his balding head. Regardless though, I am going to be closer to nba action than I have ever been in my life. Soooooo excited...
Lookie at the Snapper

by Philthyanimal on Apr 15, 2008 1:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Graph
by porterfan30 on Apr 15, 2008 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions
AWESOME

by Philthyanimal on Apr 15, 2008 1:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh Yeah
Sweet!
Dave of the Day
http://www.davidruprecht.com/
42-40
I like you already
Tom & Hawaii
I know we're inconsistent...
Plus there will be no end of legally [mentally deficient] posts saying to trade Roy or Fire Nate if we lose. I don't wanna even not read 'em, I sez I don't wanna even see 'em!
I'm hoping for a big blow out, we see Sergio and McBob throw a huge alley-oop down, chalupas rain from the sky and Rudy Gay finds his way into a Blazers uniform in time for the Suns game later this week.
Since I think it's the last home game of the year, I envision a high scoring affair. I see Martell ripping a healthy heart out of Brian Cardinal and swallowing it whole, healing his own heart forever... and then he hits fourteen 3's, shattering the old NBA record of 12. I see LMA showing a mean side and giving Brian Cardinal stitches. Roy gets a triple double-- IN BLOOD. I don't know what that means, but it might involve Brian Cardinal going home in a body bag.
PURSUE EVERYTHING.
Mortimer
Martell's not playing
The Martell I know
He told me so when we stayed up till 4am playing Excitebike last night. We made our own monster track with turbo after turbo and jump after jump it was incredible!
Mortimer
You are my favorite poster on this board
by BlazersOrBust on Apr 15, 2008 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions
If you are going to the game...
Bio: She was @ the 76-77 championship game, season ticket holder, Blazer wedding (www.ptbfan.com), she has been to half the arenas to watch the Blazers play, Etc.
She lives the Blazers...
Please give her all the applause you got.
Thx
PTBfan
Go Sherry
She's Big Time
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__eI4u_tQD8
go team!
by you'vegottomakeyourfreethrows on Apr 15, 2008 1:59 PM PDT reply actions
During Warm ups is there any chance?
I dreamed this actually happened last night, and it seemed so real. When I woke up I was actually sad it wasn't Wednesday morning.
Mrs. Moe' and I will be in our usual seats in section 116 begging that last nights dream could actually come true.
Well
I bet when the Rockets lost in 5 in the first round, they might really be rethinking the acquisition of Shane Battier for him.
lose not lost.
Yah I was never excited about him pre-draft
Guy's a heckuva player though. I was totally wrong.
6 rpg for a reasonably-sized second year guy who's also a scorer is impressive. Only two TO per 37 minutes (against almost 2 assists) is really neat too.
by leeroyjenkins on Apr 15, 2008 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions
The Long Arms of Outlaw
L-MIP-A
Jumpin' JJ's 1 'n 33
A Buffet O' Goodness
Stevieo 'n Sergio bringin' up the ball
L' Frenchie, The Von Baron and a Human Cigar
Await us at Our Rose Garden for the final time this Season
ENJOY!
GO BALZERS!

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Darn
Hey JT

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by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 15, 2008 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions
AHHHHHH
Ok... I'm good
Cool

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by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 15, 2008 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Pullin' Out "The Snake"
jksnake99
YEAH! hssssst, hssssst

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by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 15, 2008 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Last minute sub
Sorry Lenny :(

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by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 15, 2008 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I might have a link for you online people
This site posts links during game time.
http://www.stoogetv.com/player.html
I'm watching the Clips vs Hornets. I love watching Chris Paul play.
lol
I'd want to get out of Clipperlandia if I was Brand as well.
Shake it, shake it like a poloroid picture!
Cp3 steal to Tyson Chandler
wait a tick
Cp3 scores
I like you Al Thorton
Coach is givin' his Team Props

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He stole that idea from me
I think I heard

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by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 15, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Let's see LA Smoke Rudy...
Which kind of Homer?
or
??
Online link
what program i need?sopcast?
by soulja2boy on Apr 15, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Just copy and paste in Windows Media Player
Don't tell me let me guess...
I opened with FireFox
I wonder
LOL
There.

Now I feel like I'm there.
I can dig it

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by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 15, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I wish Oden was here
Dean The Greek
BRoy with a reminder

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Trout coming off the bench
Frye for 2!!
and creates a turn over

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by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 15, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I like that made basket
Blazer's guard play
anyone got sopcast link?
by soulja2boy on Apr 15, 2008 7:21 PM PDT reply actions
Frye for 2!!
Frye scores again
Blake for 2!!
So um.
How are we doing folks?
- Frye two fouls...bummer.
- Blazers might be over-thinking and passing up some great shots.
- Marc Iavaroni looks like some kind of undead creature from the crypt.
I would too
And then had your best player traded away for...Jarvis Critterton.
How Do, Pardner

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by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 15, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice suit Joel
Good to hear he's there tonight

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by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 15, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
LMA for 2!!
Wow tough shot for LMA
Dirty Diaper induced anology?

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by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 15, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions
LMA DUNKS!!
....umm
Omg!
LMA has 2
18-16
wow Trout
Um
RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRROTTEN!!!
Yeaaaah
Sergio is in...
Sergio is in
That was a pretty bad defensive posession
Raef for 2!!
JJ33 for 3!!!
lol
27-24
Raef is a Yahoo Top Performer!!
hey it's kevin!
JJ33 for 3!!!
God we can't make a shot
We had Sergio on Rudy Gay
Pay attention to what KP is saying here
Ramon Sessions hit a game winner actually
JJ33 again!
lol
Surge for 3!!!
Frye for 2!!
lol wait
JJ33 for 3!!! His 4th!
Jones is hot!
Jones for three again
Suddenly the Blazers wake up!
Welcomeback

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by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 15, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually
The food is ALL that you've been dreaming of
Yeaaaah
hear what you mean. finally

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by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 15, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow Nice Move by Gay
Oops, Conely
Woo 43-42
Gay gets 3rd foul!
or was it illegal "D"?

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by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 15, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Just heard it

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by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 15, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Yikes LMA
Where oh where is my LMA?????
BRoy is 1-6?!?!? Waaa?
Frye for 2!!
Blake for 3!!!
lol KP
You gots Kitchen Patrol?

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by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 15, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Messy posession.
BRoy for 3!!!
Brandon finally comes alive
7 point halftime lead is good for a game this awkward. What say we make it 22 by the end of the third?
Agreed.
Also, having KP on for the 2nd quarter was a nice treat. It's interesting to listen to him talk about the guys.
Using the words "Got rid of Zach" was surprising, it's the first time I'd heard him use that exact phrase about the trade.
Timmay!

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by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 15, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm Good

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by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 15, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, is that the deal?
Pretty cool, nice touch for the fans.
31 point 2nd Quarter!! Not bad!
MB laughs
A Stupid Halftime Show????
Darn! No CSN, No Luftman

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by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 15, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Mmmmmmn
They gots any 2003 "New Beetles"?

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by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 15, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions
When was the last time JJ33 shot like that?
I doubt it as well
I hope that he is still here next season.
Classic song, although I forgot the title
JJ1 drives for 2!!
Brandon Roy
Now let's just hope an oversized Shaq float doesn't run into Brandon's car, knocking him to the pavement.
Did Roy win
KP is now on the air - KXL!
LMA hits a pair!!
JJ1 for 2!!
REBOUND
Blake drives for 2!!
JJ1 for 3!!!
Oh I was wondering what happened
and I still want more

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by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 15, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Jarret Jack a scorin machine!
11-1 Blazer run!
did he shout out LEBRON!
Is Jack some sort of barometer for this team?
Watch out!

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by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 15, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
JJ1 can barely handle 'em

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by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 15, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions
KP's comments
I might be able to
JJ1 for 3!!!
Noooooooooo

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by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 15, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm havin' a Great Time, Man

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by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 15, 2008 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Trout for 2!!
KILL! KILL! KILL!
I don't know if it's a typo or what
I assume he's not in a uniform, right? Does this mean anything?
Obviously he's not going to play, but I thought maybe putting him in a uni would be cool, a little taste of next year.
Kinda scary that the lead is 20
JJ1 leads all scorers with 15 points!
Help Save the Sonics!
We Miami Heat fans have put together a proposed plan of action here: http://thesouthfloridafan.blogspot.com/2008/04/how-to-help-seattle-keep-their-sonics.html
It involves this:
IMPLORE EVERY NBA TEAM BLOG TO POST THE ADDRESS OF THEIR OWNERS. IN ADDITION, LETTERS SHOULD INCLUDE SOMETHING LIKE THIS:
"As a form of protest, we vow to boycott any game next season in which the Oklahoma City Sonics play, whether it be in our arena or watching it on television."
Spread this around as much as you can. It's going to take the other teams to prevent this from happening. Let's save the Sonics!
by thesouthfloridafan on Apr 15, 2008 8:50 PM PDT reply actions
TERRIBLE CALL
Interesting
Hey Snake

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by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 15, 2008 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
You are
Surprise!

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by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 15, 2008 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Dear Jarrett
So don't jump on them. You never know what the referees may call. Especially when one of your nicknames is "The Momentum Killer"
It was not a smart foul
Plus the Grizz missed the free throws
JJ1 drives for 2!! And 1?
They needed to stop the run
Just got back from practice...
teetering on

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by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 15, 2008 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Listless first half
Blake for 3!!!
Thanks
Frye for 2!!
I like how Channing
JJ33 for 3!!! His 5th!!!!
Jones is 5 of 5? Sweet!
Is Hakeem Warrick
oh, you're right
Frye for 2!!
Dude, Jones
Bogus call on Aldridge.
LMA just cant get a break...
4th Q Greetings
A win over Phoenix
That burger king commercial was funny.
And1 for Aldridge.
LMA fir 2!! and 1?
BRoy for 3!!! Chalupas!!!!
First to 100

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by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 15, 2008 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions
CHALUPAS!
Just got back from class...
Nice to see James Jones getting his stroke back, maybe he'll have a revenge game against the Suns.
Another streaky game where the Blazers get a lead, then let the opponent get back in the game, then go on another little run?
OMG!
Thanks

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by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 15, 2008 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
JJ33 for 3!!! His 6th!
McLovin'!!!
As in "Indiana Josh'

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by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 15, 2008 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions
JJ33 misses a trey, than hits the next one.
Standing O for LMA!
I'm Standing

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by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 15, 2008 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Trout for 2!!
lol... Josh drives to the hole and misses the rim
Wafer is next
This is a great way to

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by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 15, 2008 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Same here....
This is the best way to end the year.
Stupid school kept me from being there
Mike Rice: I want to see McBob score!
A Von Wafer sighting!
Broy and JJ33
McBob DUNKS!!!!!!!
JOSH DUNKS!!!!!!!!!
Super Trout DUNKS!!!! Twice!!!!
OH BABY!
Blazers WIN!!! Blazers WIN!!! Blazers WIN!!!
I guess you have to let the guys
We shouldn't shoot it here though.
Those two dunks were awesome. Sorry Memphis. It was worth it though.
Celebrate good times!
LOL
The timing for the blog switch could have been better but we got a very nice win, clinched a non-losing season (something I sure didn’t see coming after the Seattle and Charlotte games) and ensured that the good vibes will carry over to the off-season regardless of tomorrow’s result.
28 home wins! Wow.
I like the new look of the site also.
Yeah
That was a close one
"I knew a guy who was dyslexic. He was also cross-eyed. So everything came out right." Tummler from Gummo (1997)
by tominhawaii on Apr 15, 2008 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey
Why is my way old signature in there?
"I knew a guy who was dyslexic. He was also cross-eyed. So everything came out right." Tummler from Gummo (1997)
by tominhawaii on Apr 15, 2008 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
did you use that sig
on another sb blog?
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
I'm Back
Lizzy isn’t until a get my email from work.
http://www.blazersedge.com/images/fan.png
I was there. This is what I saw.
honkaplayboys.com
Nah
It had a lot of old info, I bet they saved all that junk a few weeks ago and that one stuck. I changed it. I see my old on up above. I wonder if my new one is here.
Yep, that’s a cool feature.
Ask not what Blazers Edge can do for you; ask what you can do for Blazers Edge.
by tominhawaii on Apr 16, 2008 12:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, sorry for cutting your Gamethread in half
We ought to be more careful in our timing. Thanks for laughing it off!
I'm one of four guys who built SB Nation 2.0. We are like the Borg, but friendly.
Did anyone else see
the interview Martell did with Jack on TV?
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
The Blog update crashed my browser...
which in turn destabilized my computer. So then I rebooted the computer and then my wife took over the computer for a while. Finally I am back.
"We just took the Jazz out behind the woodshed and tanned them twice for every single thing they've ever done wrong. " - Dave
Oh man, my first sig! What gives!
"We just took the Jazz out behind the woodshed and tanned them twice for every single thing they've ever done wrong. " - Dave
Actually it was my second Sig - Oh well
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 15, 2008 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions
What a great way
to finish off the season at home. Those Travis alley-oop dunks were awesome!
by Charles Barkley McLovin on Apr 15, 2008 10:34 PM PDT reply actions
I think this should fix my post...
I hope
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
Yep that worked...
Man this new Blog format is going to take some getting used to.
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 15, 2008 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Just got back form the game
Lets just say it was a raucous good time. F’in cant wait till October. SEASON TICKETS. And I got to shake hands with Mike and Mike.
You lucky dog - I am envious!
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 15, 2008 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions
We'll remember this season...
Finishing .500+ is a huge step for this team. I didn’t give them 35 wins without GO, then they turn around on a 13 game win streak that is a just a taste of things to come if GO and the FA work out. I think the PTB’s won 21 games 2 years ago ,and now I believe we are looking at 50+ next year. This is going to be fun for a long , long time. Thank You Trailblazer Players, Staff and Ownership for a great lesson in rebuilding with purpose. Thank you Dave for the Tee-Shirt; I got it a couple of days ago, and WIN Fatwansanobi; your a great hoss, I want that jersey. Thank all you posters too for geat insite and entertainment. Next year I’ll be on that Jersey Contest every game. I look forward to continued discussion this summer.
by Rick C in Tigard on Apr 15, 2008 10:46 PM PDT reply actions
JTD I saw that....
That was very funny…..Marty has got presence and voice plus, he’s kinda funny for a guy that is, and will, be tons richer than me forever…...Jack was lookin’ all Will Smith in the shades….very funny stuff.
by Rick C in Tigard on Apr 15, 2008 10:52 PM PDT reply actions
I wish I could have been there...
I would still be applauding them. The best season in years! Well worth staying up back East watching the games

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