Gameday Open Thread: Rockets vs. Blazers

First

In your face, you know who! Woo, woo!

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by tominhawaii on Apr 3, 2008 12:01 AM PDT reply actions

Oh Yeah

The Blazers are going to win this game like they are a tag team match of The Rock and Mankind against the Hardy Boyz.

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by tominhawaii on Apr 3, 2008 12:03 AM PDT up reply actions

Mankind

always loses.

It's his gig.

--Dave

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 12:05 AM PDT up reply actions

P.S.

Please...nobody mention any Wrestlemania results in this thread. I couldn't afford the $55 for the pay-per-view so I'm waiting for the DVD and I don't want any spoilers!

--Dave

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 12:07 AM PDT up reply actions

Not with Mr. Socko, Mr. SockoFTW

I miss The Rock.

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by tominhawaii on Apr 3, 2008 12:14 AM PDT up reply actions

You miss The Rock? YOU MISS THE ROCK??? Well let the Rock tell you THIS: stand in LINE with the millions--AND MILLIONS--of whinin',cryin', strudel-eyein' Jabronis lined up AROUND THE BLOCK who miss the most electrifying man in sports entertainment today! No, no, NO...today, yesterday, tomorrow, and on all 79 of your grandma's birthdays! And don't even THINK she ain't eyein' the strudel too!

The truth is EVERYBODY'S been missing The Rock. Everybody's ALWAYS missed The Rock! Stone Cold Steve Austin missed The Rock. Mick Foley missed The Rock when he wasn't too busy jackin' his cactus. Or was he lovin' his dude? But never mind that! Every Hardy, Edge, Umaga (bleaaaahhh!), Big Show, Big Daddy, big 7-foot tall galoot and little wanna-be superstar who's ever stepped into The Rock's ring missed The Rock with every punch they threw! Heck, Hunter Hearst Helmsley even missed The Rock back when he was just a soft-knuckled, pie-craving fancy boy from Connecticut. Bow down to the King? There is only ONE King and The Rock is the ONLY man on the planet who sings just like him. But no, no, no...no free show tonight! No fancy pyro, no long walks, no "This Is Your Life" segment...because this ain't your life. This is The Rock's life! You're just living in it. Or, in this case, dying in it. Because anyone...AN-Y-ONE who gets in the way of the People's Champ and tries to keep that People's Belt from around the People's Waist--The Rock doesn't care if it's Raw, Smackdown, ECW, or any other federation you want to open with something big and shiny at the top--The Rock is going to TAKE that title, shine it up real nice, and...

Ah, ah, AH, The Rock KNOWS what you're thinking. Don't get ahead of The Rock now! The Rock will take that title, slap it upside your head forwards, backwards, inside and out until you don't know WHAT hit you, and then walk away while you watch those bright lights spinning...not the Champion for the moment (The Rock is looking at you, you over-hyped, square-faced, shuffling knucklehead) but the Champion for the Ages.

If you smell-ell-ell-ell-OW! What the Rock...is...cookin'.

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 1:05 AM PDT up reply actions

I´m lost in the middle

of that Wrestlemania stuff. It seems to me, after this reading, that The Rock will fight Jscot to decide who is going to rule the world or that The Rock would be better than Oneal if he woul have his calling NBA status or or that he woul be funnier than Tom talking about his dog jumping without balls on his Teddy Bear wearing a red devil outfit or or or...

by amlmart1 on Apr 3, 2008 1:44 AM PDT up reply actions

Er... Um....

I best be careful here, lest I give away my true identity. Um, yeah....

Let's just say there will be no fight to rule the world....

I'm frequently right, but always certain

by jscot on Apr 3, 2008 2:29 AM PDT up reply actions

Oh no! I just had this terrible awakemare of Shaq

wrestling in a Las Vegas showdown extravaganza with the latest Wrestlemania star. Oh ugh! As much disregard as I have for Shaq I couldn't wish that on him. Now, Kobe on the other hand...hmmm.

by annthefan on Apr 3, 2008 2:55 AM PDT up reply actions

Dave,

that just earned you +1 respect point.

by Sabonis4Ever on Apr 3, 2008 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions

close but no cigar JABRONIE

you would have had to walk that aisle and
you would have had to climb space mountain

I heartily endorse this event or product-- Krusty

by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions

To be the man you have to beat the man

All the women want to be with me, all the men want to be like me.
I can take more punishment than anyone in the business.

I heartily endorse this event or product-- Krusty

by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions

Diamonds are forever

--I'm every woman's dream and every man's nightmare.
--None of this was written to hurt anybody's feelings.
--Space Mountain may be the oldest ride in the park, but it has the longest line.
--When somebody has convinced you that you're not worth anything to anybody anymore, and they spend a lot of time doing it, you start believing it yourself.

thats enough I now have my summer calling

I heartily endorse this event or product-- Krusty

by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions

I didn't know.

Who knew that these things had culinary expertise?

"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 3, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions

You really forgot one thing, Dave

IT DOESN'T MATTER if you miss the Rock!

Jerry Sloan is a complete and total smeg head.

by GustyJ on Apr 4, 2008 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions

please

both the rock and mankind have seen there better days, and were individual grapplers foremost. The Hardy's have been competative as both tag team and solo jobbers, and still wrestle.

I think you are way off, and unless you are concocting some fantasy what if with thai peanut sauce its unlikely your team would be so convincing if victorious.

A better analogy might have been the PTB are going to punk the rockets like Tully Blanchard vs Magnum TI

I heartily endorse this event or product-- Krusty

by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions

I think we win this game

just a weird gut feeling.

by jksnake99 on Apr 3, 2008 12:02 AM PDT reply actions

From your gut to the basketball diety's ears.

Go Blazers.

by annthefan on Apr 3, 2008 2:57 AM PDT up reply actions

LMA

The Zers need to pound it in to LaMarcus tonight. Louis "Why is there hair in my grease" Scola can't stop him.

Superman wears Tyler Handsbrough underwear.

by JTDuck22 on Apr 3, 2008 11:06 AM PDT reply actions

First

by Sabonis4Ever on Apr 3, 2008 1:30 PM PDT reply actions

This one's for my Hoss-Pickers

I dedicate this Jersey Contest game to roseburgian, I 5rivalryforever and unblindloyalty. Here's hoping!

Trade Freeland!

by rockingharder on Apr 3, 2008 2:14 PM PDT reply actions

Stats Don't Lie

TiH Stats
Gonna be a close one. Blazers 265 - Rockers 257
That tells me the Blazers are going to win it but the they'll have to keep Mutombo in check since he's a 55.

Kick the Rockettes in their cheescake!

GO BALZERS!

"The Team with Caricature!"

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 3, 2008 6:39 PM PDT reply actions

I second that

Whether you like it, or you don't like it, learn to love it, because it's the best thing going today.-- Ric Flair

by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Does Portland's TiH include Oden?

Since he IS on the roster and all . . . but on the other hand he's not active.

Did you really put stuff on top of the eggs? Like, for real? He put . . . HE PUT THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE BOTTOM!

by QualityPie on Apr 3, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah

That's the next step in the evolution of the TiH stats.

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by tominhawaii on Apr 3, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions

This Roy guy is cool

http://blog.oregonlive.com/behindblazersbeat/2008/04/roy_will_likely_play_sunday_ag.html

He wants to play tonight, but Nate and Jay won't let him. I can't remember the reason, but it's something about wanting to hand the reins over to Jack next season and see if we can trade Roy while his value is high... I dunno, I was reading it fast.

He'll be back soon though, maybe against the Lakers if he wanted to come back tonight? Hoo doggies that'd be a sweetums mega love kiss nose face nice time!

Mortimer

by Mortimer on Apr 3, 2008 7:01 PM PDT reply actions

Err

I meant something alone the lines of "Maybe against the Lakers if not the Spurs on Sunday". I'm not sure what happened from brain to fingertips.

Mortimer

by Mortimer on Apr 3, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Maybe you was enjoyin'...

the idea of those "sweetums mega love kiss nose face nice times"? Huh?

38:19 Min, 11-18 FG, +11 +/-, 5 Off, 12 Rebs, 7 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 22 Pts - LMA vs Clips 3-21-08

by LaMarvelous on Apr 3, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions

I like cheese

I'm recording this game and will watch it after work, around 1:00 AM HST. I'll know the outcome because the Bedge is my crack. It will be a lot more exciting if I go home to a win. I don't want to have to kick my dog. I love my dog.

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by tominhawaii on Apr 3, 2008 7:27 PM PDT reply actions

Kicking your dog is bad.

Kicking a bee hive is worse.

All I wanted was a small smackerel!

"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 3, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions

You know, Christopher Robin...

you never can tell about bees.

38:19 Min, 11-18 FG, +11 +/-, 5 Off, 12 Rebs, 7 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 22 Pts - LMA vs Clips 3-21-08

by LaMarvelous on Apr 3, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions

Please, LMA, Please!!!!

I need me some LaMarvelous LaMonster Tonight!!!

38:19 Min, 11-18 FG, +11 +/-, 5 Off, 12 Rebs, 7 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 22 Pts - LMA vs Clips 3-21-08

by LaMarvelous on Apr 3, 2008 7:39 PM PDT reply actions

(sigh)

I assume I'm not the only one rooting for NO OVERTIME in this Cleveland-Chicago game?

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 7:42 PM PDT reply actions

Hi Dave!

I don't really care one way or the other about that game. I just care about this game. Are you going to be here for the whole game?

38:19 Min, 11-18 FG, +11 +/-, 5 Off, 12 Rebs, 7 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 22 Pts - LMA vs Clips 3-21-08

by LaMarvelous on Apr 3, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh now I get it

that one is holding up this one. Stupid programming choice.

38:19 Min, 11-18 FG, +11 +/-, 5 Off, 12 Rebs, 7 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 22 Pts - LMA vs Clips 3-21-08

by LaMarvelous on Apr 3, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions

But if THAT game goes over . . .

. . . it'll stay on, and cut into valuable air time for OUR game.

OR . . . as it's sounding, our game is being delayed until those Eastern Conference goofballs sort their weak stuff out.

Did you really put stuff on top of the eggs? Like, for real? He put . . . HE PUT THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE BOTTOM!

by QualityPie on Apr 3, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions

I think the latter one is likely...

38:19 Min, 11-18 FG, +11 +/-, 5 Off, 12 Rebs, 7 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 22 Pts - LMA vs Clips 3-21-08

by LaMarvelous on Apr 3, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah

I'll be here tonight as far as I know. I've had professional suff and then family visits going on the last couple of weeks so it's been a while, but I'm thinking this could be a rare win for us and I don't want to miss it live with the BE folks!

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Rare win for us

this month, I mean.

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Especially with Dirk's quick return.

That makes THAT game way less winnable.

Did you really put stuff on top of the eggs? Like, for real? He put . . . HE PUT THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE BOTTOM!

by QualityPie on Apr 3, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions

yea sure

well believe it when we see it

Whether you like it, or you don't like it, learn to love it, because it's the best thing going today.-- Ric Flair

by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Wow. Hey.

I just discovered the radio link at the PTB site.

It doesn't conk out a half-hour before game time like the one at the KXL site.

I haven't heard Wheels call a game in YEARS . . . could this actually hold up tonight?

[Note: Portlander in Vancouver, B.C., since August 2005]

Did you really put stuff on top of the eggs? Like, for real? He put . . . HE PUT THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE BOTTOM!

by QualityPie on Apr 3, 2008 7:45 PM PDT reply actions

Wait for it. Your gonna lose the feed. Try

NBA.com if you want to listen to Wheels. It's free.

by annthefan on Apr 3, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeh, but I gotta go through the eMail.

I never remember until the game is underway.
Don't feel like messing with that dance in gametime.

It's holding up, tho'.

Did you really put stuff on top of the eggs? Like, for real? He put . . . HE PUT THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE BOTTOM!

by QualityPie on Apr 3, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions

JJ1 is the Chalupa player...

Fat Chance

38:19 Min, 11-18 FG, +11 +/-, 5 Off, 12 Rebs, 7 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 22 Pts - LMA vs Clips 3-21-08

by LaMarvelous on Apr 3, 2008 7:49 PM PDT reply actions

Tonight's key to the game:

No puddle-glumming.

(JJ's getting the start? No MarWeb in the starting line-up.)

Did you really put stuff on top of the eggs? Like, for real? He put . . . HE PUT THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE BOTTOM!

by QualityPie on Apr 3, 2008 7:51 PM PDT reply actions

Wheels just said Bayno is in fact gone...

bummer.

Good Luck Bill!

38:19 Min, 11-18 FG, +11 +/-, 5 Off, 12 Rebs, 7 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 22 Pts - LMA vs Clips 3-21-08

by LaMarvelous on Apr 3, 2008 7:52 PM PDT reply actions

Pryz wins the tip!

38:19 Min, 11-18 FG, +11 +/-, 5 Off, 12 Rebs, 7 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 22 Pts - LMA vs Clips 3-21-08

by LaMarvelous on Apr 3, 2008 7:53 PM PDT reply actions

Battier for three.

THAT wasn't very sportsmanlike.

Did you really put stuff on top of the eggs? Like, for real? He put . . . HE PUT THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE BOTTOM!

by QualityPie on Apr 3, 2008 7:54 PM PDT reply actions

Pryz with the tip!

38:19 Min, 11-18 FG, +11 +/-, 5 Off, 12 Rebs, 7 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 22 Pts - LMA vs Clips 3-21-08

by LaMarvelous on Apr 3, 2008 7:55 PM PDT reply actions

Joel, Joel . . . Joel, Joel . . .

Born is the ki-innnnnng of Bee Ay El Ellllllll.

Did you really put stuff on top of the eggs? Like, for real? He put . . . HE PUT THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE BOTTOM!

by QualityPie on Apr 3, 2008 7:56 PM PDT reply actions

Wheels just sed:

MarWeb in the hospital with "flu-like symptoms".

Did you really put stuff on top of the eggs? Like, for real? He put . . . HE PUT THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE BOTTOM!

by QualityPie on Apr 3, 2008 7:57 PM PDT reply actions

Trout for 2!!

38:19 Min, 11-18 FG, +11 +/-, 5 Off, 12 Rebs, 7 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 22 Pts - LMA vs Clips 3-21-08

by LaMarvelous on Apr 3, 2008 7:57 PM PDT reply actions

Martell is headed to the hospital

due to flu-like symptoms.

by annthefan on Apr 3, 2008 7:58 PM PDT reply actions

Wait

He's still too young to be hung over, isn't he?

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions

i wasnt

We drink a little harder, stay a little longer, party 'til dawn, and keep going strong-- Ric Flair

Whether you like it, or you don't like it, learn to love it, because it's the best thing going today.-- Ric Flair

by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions

I really don't care about thesae wrestling quotes.

Unless you can venture into Junkyard Dog territory.

[SERIOUSLY old school, as in pre-Hulk Hogan]

I totally lost the plot on that stuff when the Hulkster came along.
Considering I was, like, eight at the time, I don;t remember much from when I actually paid some attention.

[goes off to write a long essay on the topic of "Hulk Hogan : Pro Wrestling :: Bob Marley : Reggae"]

Did you really put stuff on top of the eggs? Like, for real? He put . . . HE PUT THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE BOTTOM!

by QualityPie on Apr 3, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions

Step back and see what's causin' all this!

that flair quote is part of a tangential reply to earlier posts which I have decided to make my theme tonight...

You like that don't you, Wooooooo! -- Flair

Whether you like it, or you don't like it, learn to love it, because it's the best thing going today.-- Ric Flair

by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions

No Martell

:(

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 8:00 PM PDT reply actions

Three words: all night long!

another flairism

Whether you like it, or you don't like it, learn to love it, because it's the best thing going today.-- Ric Flair

by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 8:00 PM PDT reply actions

I need to go be a good Dad, I'll be back.

38:19 Min, 11-18 FG, +11 +/-, 5 Off, 12 Rebs, 7 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 22 Pts - LMA vs Clips 3-21-08

by LaMarvelous on Apr 3, 2008 8:00 PM PDT reply actions

Nice way to hit the open one Trout!

Basic shots: the key to 18+ points on a regular basis.

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 8:01 PM PDT reply actions

What?

You mean that triple axle fade away jumpers aren't as good as a spot up shots?

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions

Speaking of which:

How many of those kinds of shots last night were at least partly because the shot clock caught up with us?
Was running out of clock a factor in our poor choice of shots last night?

Did you really put stuff on top of the eggs? Like, for real? He put . . . HE PUT THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE BOTTOM!

by QualityPie on Apr 3, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions

With the point guards somewhat

With everyone else, pretty much it was our choice.

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions

Przy board, Trout basket.

Welcme to next year's bench team.

Did you really put stuff on top of the eggs? Like, for real? He put . . . HE PUT THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE BOTTOM!

by QualityPie on Apr 3, 2008 8:01 PM PDT reply actions

So, correct me if I'm wrong, but:

We're more likely to win if we're NOT dominant after one quarter, right? Not down big, either--just a competitive quarter.

If so, things look good.

Did you really put stuff on top of the eggs? Like, for real? He put . . . HE PUT THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE BOTTOM!

by QualityPie on Apr 3, 2008 8:03 PM PDT reply actions

Seems that way

but really it's having a sustainable offense, not going out on a streak of three-pointers early that you know are going to be short and wide by the second half.

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Hey

Couldn't the Blazers have a commercial like that featuring Greg Oden?

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 8:04 PM PDT reply actions

Speaking of commercials

No Blazer broadcast tonight. I'm going to miss my favorite song!

At the door there's a man who will greet you
and the food is all that you've been dreaming of...

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 8:05 PM PDT reply actions

stealing my thuinder

you should know thats been my gig

Whether you like it, or you don't like it, learn to love it, because it's the best thing going today.-- Ric Flair

by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions

I thin that Im in love!!!

Whether you like it, or you don't like it, learn to love it, because it's the best thing going today.-- Ric Flair

by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions

spell checking

ok Ill clean it up

Whether you like it, or you don't like it, learn to love it, because it's the best thing going today.-- Ric Flair

by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions

LMA

just abused Scola

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 8:05 PM PDT reply actions

I hope

Pryzbilla is with us until he is 41.

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 8:06 PM PDT reply actions

I missed the first quarter

because its too late to be doing much inside.... but has Doug Collins berated the PTB rebounding woes yet?

Whether you like it, or you don't like it, learn to love it, because it's the best thing going today.-- Ric Flair

by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 8:07 PM PDT reply actions

Haven't heard it yet

but the quarter is not over.

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions

I mean ...

isnt that what he's paid to do?

Whether you like it, or you don't like it, learn to love it, because it's the best thing going today.-- Ric Flair

by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions

beautiful pick and pop by LMA

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 8:07 PM PDT reply actions

Lamarcus has decided

not to go 2-15 tonight. That helps.

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 8:07 PM PDT reply actions

Man

Roy you need to step your clothing game up.

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 8:08 PM PDT reply actions

LMA runs the floor beautifully

Too bad he never seem to utilize it.

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 8:09 PM PDT reply actions

He has to rebound

That puts a monkey wrench in the plan.

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions

One thing we've taken for granted:

Travis Outlaw's passing game has gotten MUCH better this year.

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 8:09 PM PDT reply actions

thats because Outlaw is the man

Cause he's a 48 minute man!

Whether you like it, or you don't like it, learn to love it, because it's the best thing going today.-- Ric Flair

by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions

Crap

The Rockets seem to figure that Raefer Alston can penetrate all day on our defense.

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 8:11 PM PDT reply actions

Blazers attacking the rim better tonight.

And even if it's not translating into a lot of makes, the foul situation is totally different from last night.

(And no K[x]be tonight could have something to do with it, too.)

Did you really put stuff on top of the eggs? Like, for real? He put . . . HE PUT THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE BOTTOM!

by QualityPie on Apr 3, 2008 8:11 PM PDT reply actions

Good call

I am glad you are back.

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Hey, thank you. Very much.

BTW, absence because of deciding I needed to go cold turkey on Computer use, especially going online.
Good to be back (but not TOO back, if you know what I mean).

Did you really put stuff on top of the eggs? Like, for real? He put . . . HE PUT THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE BOTTOM!

by QualityPie on Apr 3, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions

I hear you

Excellence...in moderation.

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Actually, so are the Rickets.

Both teams are penetrating at will.

Did you really put stuff on top of the eggs? Like, for real? He put . . . HE PUT THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE BOTTOM!

by QualityPie on Apr 3, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions

success attacking the rim

sergio did this tactic well last night until coach froze him on the bench

Whether you like it, or you don't like it, learn to love it, because it's the best thing going today.-- Ric Flair

by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 8:13 PM PDT reply actions

He got second half minutes

and didn't attack the rim the same way as he had in the first half.

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions

I remember that.

Came in late in the third, and his only presence in the third was a bad 20-foot chuck with, like, ten on the shot clock.

Did you really put stuff on top of the eggs? Like, for real? He put . . . HE PUT THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE BOTTOM!

by QualityPie on Apr 3, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions

why did he go way from what was working

Whether you like it, or you don't like it, learn to love it, because it's the best thing going today.-- Ric Flair

by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Sergio?

You'd have to ask him. Not used to playing in the second half maybe?

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions

not sure

I think the coaching had something to do with sergio's lack of penetration... but thats just me... I think Nate let the reigns loose early then pulled em back.. inconsequentially

Whether you like it, or you don't like it, learn to love it, because it's the best thing going today.-- Ric Flair

by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions

Brandon is dressed

like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 8:15 PM PDT reply actions

[listening to the radio feed]

Brandon Roy is naked except for a leather collar?!?

Did you really put stuff on top of the eggs? Like, for real? He put . . . HE PUT THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE BOTTOM!

by QualityPie on Apr 3, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Reindeer skin-brown blazer

over a red v-neck sweater.

He just needs the antlers and the nose cover.

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions

Sounds like a Belgian hitchhiker.

Not that there's anything WRONG with that . . .

Did you really put stuff on top of the eggs? Like, for real? He put . . . HE PUT THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE BOTTOM!

by QualityPie on Apr 3, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah

I would be Brandon's fashion consultant if he hired me.

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions

lol. Well

That wasn't the best shot Sergio. But I digress.

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 8:16 PM PDT reply actions

Nice LMA

Good job hitting the O glass pass few games

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 8:16 PM PDT reply actions

LaMardridge turning Trout's bad pass . . .

. . . into an and-one alley-oop with a second left?!?

DOOD!!!!

Did you really put stuff on top of the eggs? Like, for real? He put . . . HE PUT THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE BOTTOM!

by QualityPie on Apr 3, 2008 8:17 PM PDT reply actions

I think the voice-activated radio thing

they advertise in those car commercials should come with automated veto.

"Artist: Kenny Gee"

"Sorry...I cannot do that."

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions

LaMarcus to the locker room.

Injured on that put-back-while-fouled to end the first quarter?

Did you really put stuff on top of the eggs? Like, for real? He put . . . HE PUT THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE BOTTOM!

by QualityPie on Apr 3, 2008 8:21 PM PDT reply actions

LaMarcus taken back to the training

room by Jay Jensen

by annthefan on Apr 3, 2008 8:22 PM PDT reply actions

Ugh

Do we really need more injuries. We are becoming the Washington Wizards :(

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions

SHAME ON YOU LUTHER HEAD

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 8:22 PM PDT reply actions

Hey, everyone:

Any of the Rickets seem like worthy targets for Blazer acquisition?

I gotta remember to ask again after the game . . .

Did you really put stuff on top of the eggs? Like, for real? He put . . . HE PUT THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE BOTTOM!

by QualityPie on Apr 3, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions

oh cmon Doug Collins!

just come out and say it

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by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 8:24 PM PDT reply actions

Press release from the desk of Doug Collins:

"I apologize for my hair in the eighties."

Did you really put stuff on top of the eggs? Like, for real? He put . . . HE PUT THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE BOTTOM!

by QualityPie on Apr 3, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions

Having to play without Lamarcus

would just be salt in the wounds.

No Oden, no Roy, no LMA? Ugh.

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 8:24 PM PDT reply actions

LaMarcus back on the bench.

by annthefan on Apr 3, 2008 8:25 PM PDT reply actions

Lol

Is Sergio out on the floor with Blake? Never seen this one

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 8:26 PM PDT reply actions

Happened last night

for a while.

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions

Wow that's odd

I didn't get to see last nights game.

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions

SHort-lived

Here comes Jack

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions

You would think

Von Wafer would see some time with Roy out.

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 8:26 PM PDT reply actions

I really miss the Spirit Mountain theme song

Whether you like it, or you don't like it, learn to love it, because it's the best thing going today.-- Ric Flair

by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 8:27 PM PDT reply actions

Reality show

You, Me and Luther Head.

That has VH1 potential.

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 8:28 PM PDT reply actions

Radio word on LaMardridge as he comes in:

Hip flexor strain. Play through it.
Word still to come on MarWeb.

Did you really put stuff on top of the eggs? Like, for real? He put . . . HE PUT THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE BOTTOM!

by QualityPie on Apr 3, 2008 8:30 PM PDT reply actions

That progressive graph

they showed of the Western playoff race was AWESOME!

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 8:30 PM PDT reply actions

Pretty play by Blake

Runner off the backboard.

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 8:30 PM PDT reply actions

Ugh Rockets rain more 3's on us

Like PacMan Jones makes it rain with Benjamin's

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 8:31 PM PDT reply actions

has radio carbon dating ,,,

... determined Mutombos age?

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by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 8:32 PM PDT reply actions

Doesn't work

on silicon-based life forms.

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions

Mutombo is a horta

you heard it hear first

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by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions

Mutombo is really a Decptacon.

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions

are the decepticons...

carbon based life-forms?

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by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions

Blazers are driving the lane...

............................ like a normal NBA team tonight.

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 8:32 PM PDT reply actions

OK

We need a ferocious second half. Just blitz them and let it all hang out.

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 8:32 PM PDT reply actions

yea but...

somebody needs to step up to accomplish that... did you have somebody in mind?

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by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions

I vote

Everyone!

by Mortimer on Apr 3, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions

asking to much of everyone

well, we know Trout is going to put forth his best effort, .... I think if Martell decided to show up and maybe a point guard on the team, any will do, the PTB might have a chance

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by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions

Blazers utilizing the backboard.

Insert 30 seconds describing Tim Duncan's bank shot.

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 8:32 PM PDT reply actions

New Gatorade Tiger...

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions

Hey Dave

Are you also Jungle Dave?

http://www.gamesbob.com/jungledave

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by tominhawaii on Apr 3, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions

These are the Daves I know, I know

But no...I am no other Dave online.

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah

I know, but it's fun to find new Dave's and ask if they are you.

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by tominhawaii on Apr 3, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions

Yup

It's a new hobby I am trying to develop.

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by tominhawaii on Apr 3, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions

Beats needlepoint

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions

I used to knit

But people don't have much use for a scarf in Hawaii.

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by tominhawaii on Apr 3, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions

New Gatorade Tiger

now with Swedish model wife.

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 8:35 PM PDT reply actions

So people pay money to watch wrestling on TV?

.......................................................... Wacky.

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 8:36 PM PDT reply actions

whats the difference

between wrestling ppv's and people... who waste time watching Days?

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by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions

$20 an hour

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions

Pryz -- 5.

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 8:37 PM PDT reply actions

38-30

...Not looking good for the boys in white.

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 8:37 PM PDT reply actions

....JACK

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 8:38 PM PDT reply actions

WHAT WAS THAT?

Ghost foul or dumb move by Jack?

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 8:38 PM PDT reply actions

Wheels just said something . . .

. . . about Mike Rice going ape on a parking lot attendant last night, and then just just moved on.

HEY! BRIAN WHEELER! What thee heckamoses was THAT all about?!?
You can't just let something like THAT go without details! YOU brought it up, dude!

Did you really put stuff on top of the eggs? Like, for real? He put . . . HE PUT THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE BOTTOM!

by QualityPie on Apr 3, 2008 8:38 PM PDT reply actions

Mike Rice

he went baboon??! someone get the scoop

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by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions

Better keep him out of Mexico...

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions

I am back, but it looks like...

the Blazers offense isn't. Sigh

38:19 Min, 11-18 FG, +11 +/-, 5 Off, 12 Rebs, 7 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 22 Pts - LMA vs Clips 3-21-08

by LaMarvelous on Apr 3, 2008 8:39 PM PDT reply actions

LMA seems functional...

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 8:39 PM PDT reply actions

WHY

Why does Dikembe always play like Shaq against us?

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions

oh cmon

always... and like shaq? cmon. occasionally and reminiscent of MAYBE

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by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions

This Year

It's because his has a high jersey number. It won't happen next year due to the TiH paradox.

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by tominhawaii on Apr 3, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions

Ohhhh yeah.

I forgot the pattern reverses every other year.

Did you really put stuff on top of the eggs? Like, for real? He put . . . HE PUT THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE BOTTOM!

by QualityPie on Apr 3, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions

And T-Mac isn't much of a factor!

Okay, this is scaring me . . . the TiH principles are actually starting to make sense . . .

Did you really put stuff on top of the eggs? Like, for real? He put . . . HE PUT THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE BOTTOM!

by QualityPie on Apr 3, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Next year

People will say it's Oden but we'll all know it's the law of the TiH stats.

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by tominhawaii on Apr 3, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Blazers COULD win this game...

......................................... but without Marty, it's looking like a long shot.

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions

Unless James Jones can imitate 'Good Martell'.

Which, so far, he hasn't been able to do tonight.

Did you really put stuff on top of the eggs? Like, for real? He put . . . HE PUT THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE BOTTOM!

by QualityPie on Apr 3, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions

Wow

Did TMac just take an uncontested free throw jumper? Wooooooooow.

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions

Lead is 13...

............................. Blazers are on the ropes.

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions

Or smashed through the ropes with a metal chair...

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions

Or pulled through the ropes . . .

. . . by the promoter's mistress.

And her purse dog.

Did you really put stuff on top of the eggs? Like, for real? He put . . . HE PUT THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE BOTTOM!

by QualityPie on Apr 3, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions

Trout for 2!!

38:19 Min, 11-18 FG, +11 +/-, 5 Off, 12 Rebs, 7 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 22 Pts - LMA vs Clips 3-21-08

by LaMarvelous on Apr 3, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions

Blazers getting run out of the gym.

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions

...Knockout?

God without Roy we are literally worse than the Memphis Grizzlies.

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 8:42 PM PDT reply actions

That KFC commercial

is disturbing somehow.

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 8:43 PM PDT reply actions

That's what I've been saying for a while

Now Charles is going to make fun of us at halftime.

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions

how disturbing is it?

is it more or less disturbing then Michael Holton?

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by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions

It's disturbing

in the same way it would be if Holton and Luftman started blowing air kisses to each other.

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions

fine take it another level

you task me... I like that

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by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Martell is not sick...

coach should make him play thru it....
I know the real story--- Martell got bombed with his love-icon Kobe in LA last night and obviously Kobe slipped him a mickey

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by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 8:44 PM PDT reply actions

Houston = 7 x 3s; Blazers = 0 x 3s.

Houston on 14-4 run.

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 8:45 PM PDT reply actions

LMA for 2!!

38:19 Min, 11-18 FG, +11 +/-, 5 Off, 12 Rebs, 7 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 22 Pts - LMA vs Clips 3-21-08

by LaMarvelous on Apr 3, 2008 8:45 PM PDT reply actions

Pryz -- 6.

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 8:46 PM PDT reply actions

Need to cut it to 24 by the half

Oh sorry...I was flashing back to '05-'06.

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 8:46 PM PDT reply actions

JJ1 for 3!!!

38:19 Min, 11-18 FG, +11 +/-, 5 Off, 12 Rebs, 7 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 22 Pts - LMA vs Clips 3-21-08

by LaMarvelous on Apr 3, 2008 8:46 PM PDT reply actions

Pryz -- 8.

I lost one somewhere...

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 8:46 PM PDT reply actions

LMA for 2!!

38:19 Min, 11-18 FG, +11 +/-, 5 Off, 12 Rebs, 7 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 22 Pts - LMA vs Clips 3-21-08

by LaMarvelous on Apr 3, 2008 8:46 PM PDT reply actions

50-41.

Nice.

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 8:47 PM PDT reply actions

LaMardridge dunks! Joel rebounds!

Could this be . . . a run?

[JJ hits a trey]

It could be!
And Rickets shots aren't falling now!

Did you really put stuff on top of the eggs? Like, for real? He put . . . HE PUT THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE BOTTOM!

by QualityPie on Apr 3, 2008 8:47 PM PDT reply actions

Horrible.

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 8:47 PM PDT reply actions

WTF Blake

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 8:47 PM PDT reply actions

JJ1 for 2!!

38:19 Min, 11-18 FG, +11 +/-, 5 Off, 12 Rebs, 7 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 22 Pts - LMA vs Clips 3-21-08

by LaMarvelous on Apr 3, 2008 8:47 PM PDT reply actions

Pryz -- 9 and the buzzer sounds...

52-43 at half.

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 8:48 PM PDT reply actions

OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

RAMPANT EMBARASSMENT.

Two Blazers do not pick the ball up, each looking at the other, Houston comes running in, scoops it up and scores.

That was the saddest looking thing I've seen in a long time.

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 8:48 PM PDT reply actions

yeah.

That was something out of a 5th grade YMCA game or Space Jam.

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions

whats that thing called

thats implanted in peoples throats because they destroyed their vocal chords with cancer... eh hmmm... Dikembe... (cough)

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by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 8:49 PM PDT reply actions

Tracheotomy?

Or, as Denis Leary said, two places to smoke from at once?

Did you really put stuff on top of the eggs? Like, for real? He put . . . HE PUT THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE BOTTOM!

by QualityPie on Apr 3, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions

yea whats up with Deke?

Is his throat that dry or did the interviewer stick the mic on his larynx?

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by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions

That's how he talks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3MA9m9_FJQ

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions

This is great as well

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POkyWhh3Ihw&feature=related

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions

After looking at the boxscore...

............................................ It just hit me that there's no way the Blazers can win this game without a scorer... Travis is going to have to go bananas in the second half...

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 8:51 PM PDT reply actions

Finishing the half on a run.

I've always wondered about that (especially when I see the OTHER team do it, and especially to open up a close game).
Seems to me, for that team that goes on a run to end the half (but NOT the game), there's two ways to look at it:

Too bad the half ended, right when they were getting hot.
They played harder, right when the other team had one step in the locker room.

Well? Any thoughts?

Did you really put stuff on top of the eggs? Like, for real? He put . . . HE PUT THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE BOTTOM!

by QualityPie on Apr 3, 2008 8:52 PM PDT reply actions

Well for the Blazers

We always have terrible 3rd quarters, so it's usually option A for me.

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions

halftime update

so what are you all doing doing halftime?
remember... its a family site

Whether you like it, or you don't like it, learn to love it, because it's the best thing going today.-- Ric Flair

by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 8:53 PM PDT reply actions

halftime update

so what are you all doing doing halftime?
remember... its a family site

Whether you like it, or you don't like it, learn to love it, because it's the best thing going today.-- Ric Flair

by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 8:53 PM PDT reply actions

#!@*$¡§ing the %?!#$@!%.

Why do you ask?

Did you really put stuff on top of the eggs? Like, for real? He put . . . HE PUT THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE BOTTOM!

by QualityPie on Apr 3, 2008 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions

just curious

like a cat

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by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Call Out

I'm trying to call out a DS3 tech to the Alakea CO with no luck.

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by tominhawaii on Apr 3, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions

Just caught up on my DVR

Ugh that was awful to watch. I'm going to pretend I never saw Blake and Pryz looking at each other while the Rockets take it down.

If I see one more lucky shot (especially a 3) go in for Houston...

by Timmay! on Apr 3, 2008 8:56 PM PDT reply actions

TIMMAY!!!

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions

Ya know, if 2 garbage 3s....

............................. and the Blake/Pryz vaporlock went away, and this is essentially a tie game.

This one is winnable. But Travis needs to go berzerk.

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions

LMA needs to take it up a notch also

This is a fair first half for him but not great.

I want great dang it!

38:19 Min, 11-18 FG, +11 +/-, 5 Off, 12 Rebs, 7 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 22 Pts - LMA vs Clips 3-21-08

by LaMarvelous on Apr 3, 2008 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Barkley's such a pompus blowbag...

Gee, let's tune in to watch him giggle away at whatever little inside private joke he has goin' on. How wonderful for him. Nice work, if you can get it.

Trail Blazers - reigning champs of the NBA lottery !

by DaveR @ Blazer's Edge on Apr 3, 2008 8:58 PM PDT reply actions

McLovin has completely changed my view of him.

Hard not to smile at the name when you extend it to Oden's pooch.

Did you really put stuff on top of the eggs? Like, for real? He put . . . HE PUT THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE BOTTOM!

by QualityPie on Apr 3, 2008 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions

lol

I don't know natural conversation and chemistry is hard to find. I enjoy it.

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions

jersey contest

did you post what everyones picks were?

by CBASS on Apr 3, 2008 9:00 PM PDT reply actions

I tried

but the formatting was wonky and everyone's e-mail addresses were on there and it was just before the game so I deleted it in a nanosecond.

--Dave

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions

no problem

I just can't remember my picks, and I want to see everyone else's choices.

by CBASS on Apr 3, 2008 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions

One Time

I watched a lady at work eat Cheetos with chop sticks to keep her fingers clean.

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by tominhawaii on Apr 3, 2008 9:03 PM PDT reply actions

This one time, at band camp . . .

. . . I put a Chee-to in my nose.

[deadpan stare]

Did you really put stuff on top of the eggs? Like, for real? He put . . . HE PUT THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE BOTTOM!

by QualityPie on Apr 3, 2008 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Nice

Another time I watched her eat nachos. She could even dip the chips using chopsticks. It was amazing.

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by tominhawaii on Apr 3, 2008 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions

This seems more like a sick fetish Tom

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions

Nah

It's the Asian influence. Chopsticks are as common as forks here. I've done the chopsticks/Cheetos thing. It's a good idea if you use a keyboard.

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by tominhawaii on Apr 3, 2008 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Cheetos are a little nasty

TROUT FOR 3!

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions

One time I stuck a crayon in each ear...

and pencils up my nose

38:19 Min, 11-18 FG, +11 +/-, 5 Off, 12 Rebs, 7 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 22 Pts - LMA vs Clips 3-21-08

by LaMarvelous on Apr 3, 2008 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions

speaking of cheetoh's

this guy went to the Dr to inquire as to his sunset orange appendage... and the Doc asks if the guys been yea know with inclimate partnership, and the guys denies advocating only his pension for self gratification and cheetohs

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by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Update on Martell...

No new news...

Yawn

38:19 Min, 11-18 FG, +11 +/-, 5 Off, 12 Rebs, 7 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 22 Pts - LMA vs Clips 3-21-08

by LaMarvelous on Apr 3, 2008 9:07 PM PDT reply actions

2 Bricks to start off the 3rd

Not a good sign

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 9:10 PM PDT reply actions

Did you know

Dave used to be married to Carmen Electra?

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by tominhawaii on Apr 3, 2008 9:10 PM PDT reply actions

Jack playing well

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 9:11 PM PDT reply actions

JJ1 for 2!!

38:19 Min, 11-18 FG, +11 +/-, 5 Off, 12 Rebs, 7 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 22 Pts - LMA vs Clips 3-21-08

by LaMarvelous on Apr 3, 2008 9:11 PM PDT reply actions

Trout for 3!!!

38:19 Min, 11-18 FG, +11 +/-, 5 Off, 12 Rebs, 7 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 22 Pts - LMA vs Clips 3-21-08

by LaMarvelous on Apr 3, 2008 9:11 PM PDT reply actions

when will the doubters join the club

Trout is FOR REAL

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by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions

I nearly had a heart attack on that posession

SCOLA out of the game. yesssss.

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 9:13 PM PDT reply actions

I want to take Scola and stick him in a tub

with lots of Dr. Bonner's Soap.

by annthefan on Apr 3, 2008 9:14 PM PDT reply actions

LOLLLLL

Pryzbilla jumper. Not the shot you were looking for on offense.

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 9:14 PM PDT reply actions

Joy to the world

joy to the PTB !!!

Whether you like it, or you don't like it, learn to love it, because it's the best thing going today.-- Ric Flair

by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 9:14 PM PDT reply actions

Oh...my eyes! MY EYES!

They should have blurred out that Przybilla jumper! I am writing he FCC immediately!

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 9:14 PM PDT reply actions

Man

I hope someone youtubes that shot for a 07-08 highlight reel. Might be the first jumper from Pryz I've ever seen.

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 9:16 PM PDT reply actions

But seriously, for the half . . .

. . . I listened to the end of the second period of the Canucks hosting the Oilers.

For those of you who don't follow Vancouver hockey, the Canucks are down 2-0 with their season on the line,
wasting both a two-man advantage AND a five-minute power play without scoring.
They're about to get knocked out after leading the division just weeks ago
and being in a playoff spot for months, until two days ago--wasting 4 homes games to end the season.

Basically, for the past decade, the Canucks have see-sawed between two kinds of season:

Contending falsely and over-achieving but ultimately coming up short in the playoffs against a REAL contender, like the 1999 Blazers.
Getting in good position for most of the season and blowing it at the end, like the 2001 Blazers.

Its so weird, seeing a team go where the Blazers have already been.
Except I CARED about those Blazers teams, and couldn't really care less about these rubes.

But their fans go through the same sort of rollercoaster ride that we all did a presidential administration ago.
It's so hard to watch, trying to tell them, "Wait out the meltdown, blow-up, and re-build. This is NOT your best chance."

Did you really put stuff on top of the eggs? Like, for real? He put . . . HE PUT THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE BOTTOM!

by QualityPie on Apr 3, 2008 9:16 PM PDT reply actions

Pryz -- 11.

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 9:17 PM PDT reply actions

Jack

Seems to be the only PG on the team that insists on passing to Joel.

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 9:17 PM PDT reply actions

Pryz takes the charge!

38:19 Min, 11-18 FG, +11 +/-, 5 Off, 12 Rebs, 7 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 22 Pts - LMA vs Clips 3-21-08

by LaMarvelous on Apr 3, 2008 9:17 PM PDT reply actions

Pryz draws the charge...

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 9:17 PM PDT reply actions

LMA for 2!!

38:19 Min, 11-18 FG, +11 +/-, 5 Off, 12 Rebs, 7 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 22 Pts - LMA vs Clips 3-21-08

by LaMarvelous on Apr 3, 2008 9:17 PM PDT reply actions

The offense...

oy.

It seems so easy for three minutes and then all of a sudden it's like juggline eggs blindfolded on a greased tightrope

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 9:17 PM PDT reply actions

its a close game

the PTB are going to win this game...

Whether you like it, or you don't like it, learn to love it, because it's the best thing going today.-- Ric Flair

by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions

I feel this way also.

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions

Pryz called for a T?

What?

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 9:17 PM PDT reply actions

Przy draws the charge!

One of my favorite stats that teams track, but box scores don't: "Charges drawn".

Oooh, bad tech on Joel . . .

Did you really put stuff on top of the eggs? Like, for real? He put . . . HE PUT THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE BOTTOM!

by QualityPie on Apr 3, 2008 9:18 PM PDT reply actions

Pryz picks up a T, throwing an elbow.

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 9:18 PM PDT reply actions

LOL

Joel raps Deke in the back of the head.

I like it.

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 9:18 PM PDT reply actions

He's a toughie...

............................ which is why he's a good rebounder.

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions

Why is Trout standing around the 3pt line?

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 9:19 PM PDT reply actions

Waiting for a cookie?

Queing up for Stones tickets?
Grounded for the quarter?

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions

No seriously

I think Nate just told him to play like Martell on offense. He's on the right hand corner every possession. No complaints right now, but I don't think that's the best way to use Trout.

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions

Hey Now!

if the thought police existed all detrimental thoughts towards Travis would be a class A Felony.. punishable by having to watch Kobe Bryant highlights with his homies

Whether you like it, or you don't like it, learn to love it, because it's the best thing going today.-- Ric Flair

by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions

Jack couldn't decide

between the swish and the bank. He took the bracket instead.

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 9:19 PM PDT reply actions

Pryz hits 2FTs!!

38:19 Min, 11-18 FG, +11 +/-, 5 Off, 12 Rebs, 7 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 22 Pts - LMA vs Clips 3-21-08

by LaMarvelous on Apr 3, 2008 9:20 PM PDT reply actions

Solid screen by LMA on that play

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 9:20 PM PDT reply actions

Blake for 2!!

38:19 Min, 11-18 FG, +11 +/-, 5 Off, 12 Rebs, 7 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 22 Pts - LMA vs Clips 3-21-08

by LaMarvelous on Apr 3, 2008 9:20 PM PDT reply actions

Blake just juked somebody out of his Nikes...

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 9:20 PM PDT reply actions

Whoo Hoos!!! Tie game!!!

38:19 Min, 11-18 FG, +11 +/-, 5 Off, 12 Rebs, 7 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 22 Pts - LMA vs Clips 3-21-08

by LaMarvelous on Apr 3, 2008 9:21 PM PDT reply actions

Jack get's a wild one to fall !

plus one for the lead !

Trail Blazers - reigning champs of the NBA lottery !

by DaveR @ Blazer's Edge on Apr 3, 2008 9:21 PM PDT reply actions

I was like OH NO ! .... OH YES !

Trail Blazers - reigning champs of the NBA lottery !

by DaveR @ Blazer's Edge on Apr 3, 2008 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions

we lead!

Fernandez,Roy,Outlaw,Aldridge,Oden---wait for it! My Video about BROY7

by soulja2boy on Apr 3, 2008 9:21 PM PDT reply actions

Three...point...play

Upcoming

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 9:21 PM PDT reply actions

Who wants to block Mutombo?

JOEL PRZYBILLA!

JJ with the basket!
And a free throw for the lead!
W00T! WooT!

Did you really put stuff on top of the eggs? Like, for real? He put . . . HE PUT THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE BOTTOM!

by QualityPie on Apr 3, 2008 9:22 PM PDT reply actions

Folks

We have a game.

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 9:23 PM PDT reply actions

I say we win this game

whats your call? I want to hear it

Whether you like it, or you don't like it, learn to love it, because it's the best thing going today.-- Ric Flair

by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions

I hinted strongly at it

before the game...twice. I thought we'd win it. I see no reason to change now.

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions

hinted....

thats like saying "just kidding"

Whether you like it, or you don't like it, learn to love it, because it's the best thing going today.-- Ric Flair

by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions

Suddenly we have 4 guys in double figures!

Blazers come alive!

38:19 Min, 11-18 FG, +11 +/-, 5 Off, 12 Rebs, 7 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 22 Pts - LMA vs Clips 3-21-08

by LaMarvelous on Apr 3, 2008 9:23 PM PDT reply actions

TNT's footage of the locker room

Gave us a Nate halftime speech where he basically said they need to show they want it more (hinted at: for a change).

Great to see them come out and respond. It often feels like Nate's speeches were ignored (when you get to see them on TNT)

KP motioning to the refs about counting the bucket was a great camera shot. :)

by Timmay! on Apr 3, 2008 9:23 PM PDT reply actions

Great to see Portland get the lucky play

by Timmay! on Apr 3, 2008 9:23 PM PDT reply actions

59-58

Blazers...lead?

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 9:24 PM PDT reply actions

Blazers have outscored the Rockets 16-6

in the third!

38:19 Min, 11-18 FG, +11 +/-, 5 Off, 12 Rebs, 7 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 22 Pts - LMA vs Clips 3-21-08

by LaMarvelous on Apr 3, 2008 9:25 PM PDT reply actions

Blazers lead!

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 9:25 PM PDT reply actions

Pryz -- 13.

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 9:25 PM PDT reply actions

Ack we need Pryz

Can't get in foul trouble

by Timmay! on Apr 3, 2008 9:26 PM PDT reply actions

Looks like THIS third quarter is tolerable.

[understatement]

Did you really put stuff on top of the eggs? Like, for real? He put . . . HE PUT THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE BOTTOM!

by QualityPie on Apr 3, 2008 9:26 PM PDT reply actions

Sort of the opposite of recent games...

...................................... slow start, but you could tell the game was closer than the margin showing and then came the Blazer run...

To reiterate -- if 2 of those garbage Houston 3s had boinked out like they should have, and if Blake and Pryz didn't screw that one play up, it would have been a 1 point game at half...

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions

Well that was short lived

61-59. Tmac 3

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 9:26 PM PDT reply actions

Rockets can't miss 3's tonight

by Timmay! on Apr 3, 2008 9:26 PM PDT reply actions

Lord of the Rings Movies

We once had an overnight with a bunch of teenage guys where we played (soda pop) drinking games to all three of those movies consecutively...extended versions. I had to chug every time Sam said, "Mr. Frodo!"

That was a bad idea.

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 9:26 PM PDT reply actions

hmmm....

we played a similiar game in college called "centurian" -- one ounce of root beer every minute for 100 minutes, leave the table early and lose.

<--- one time centurian.... somehow

Whether you like it, or you don't like it, learn to love it, because it's the best thing going today.-- Ric Flair

by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions

LMA for 2!!

38:19 Min, 11-18 FG, +11 +/-, 5 Off, 12 Rebs, 7 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 22 Pts - LMA vs Clips 3-21-08

by LaMarvelous on Apr 3, 2008 9:26 PM PDT reply actions

Wow

LMA taking Landry to school. Height does matter.

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 9:26 PM PDT reply actions

Come on Lamarcus

Carry us home!

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 9:26 PM PDT reply actions

LMA hits for his 19 and a tie.

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 9:27 PM PDT reply actions

as if

cmon this team isnt going to tank the rest of the season... tonights game is just to prove it

Whether you like it, or you don't like it, learn to love it, because it's the best thing going today.-- Ric Flair

by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 9:27 PM PDT reply actions

Outlaw! Woo!

by Timmay! on Apr 3, 2008 9:27 PM PDT reply actions

Trout hits 2 FTs!!

38:19 Min, 11-18 FG, +11 +/-, 5 Off, 12 Rebs, 7 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 22 Pts - LMA vs Clips 3-21-08

by LaMarvelous on Apr 3, 2008 9:28 PM PDT reply actions

Wow Hard drive by Tmac

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 9:28 PM PDT reply actions

Trout got denied.

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 9:29 PM PDT reply actions

Nice try though.

Trail Blazers - reigning champs of the NBA lottery !

by DaveR @ Blazer's Edge on Apr 3, 2008 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions

I was just going to say

that a nice formula for winning this game would be Travis matching T-Mac shot for shot. This was before Trout got stuffed like a Thanksgiving turkey.

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 9:29 PM PDT reply actions

Good D by Portland!

Forced a Rockets timeout.

Tied still, late in the third.

by Timmay! on Apr 3, 2008 9:29 PM PDT reply actions

you are just looking for a reason

arent you ?

Whether you like it, or you don't like it, learn to love it, because it's the best thing going today.-- Ric Flair

by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 9:31 PM PDT reply actions

This is the 3rd qtr. folks. May the curse

be broken forever.

by annthefan on Apr 3, 2008 9:31 PM PDT reply actions

I'm saddened to report...

... it usually applies to the 3rd Q on the road. Home is more hit and miss.

by Timmay! on Apr 3, 2008 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions

Doc Rivers

Is not a COY candidate.

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 9:32 PM PDT reply actions

blazers played yesterday

nate is playing the starters most of the game(but they are effective in the 3rd quarter), hopefully they don't wear down in the 4th

by spikex on Apr 3, 2008 9:33 PM PDT reply actions

Man

We are TERRIBLE on the break.

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 9:33 PM PDT reply actions

Another ultra-incomptent 2-on-1 break.

........................................... ending in a boinked jumper.

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 9:34 PM PDT reply actions

This is COACHING!!!!!

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions

I do not like to see

Jarrett Jack frozen, holding the ball. That is not his game in any way, shape, or form.

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 9:34 PM PDT reply actions

Aaaaaargh!

by Timmay! on Apr 3, 2008 9:34 PM PDT reply actions

...Down by 7,

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 9:34 PM PDT reply actions

WTF??????

38:19 Min, 11-18 FG, +11 +/-, 5 Off, 12 Rebs, 7 Ast, 1 Stl, 1 Blk, 22 Pts - LMA vs Clips 3-21-08

by LaMarvelous on Apr 3, 2008 9:34 PM PDT reply actions

This is an amazingly frustrating stretch.

by Timmay! on Apr 3, 2008 9:34 PM PDT reply actions

Lead is back to 7...

...................................Blazers have lost the ability to score.

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 9:34 PM PDT reply actions

the laziest passing team in PTB history

why cant these guys figure it out!!???

Whether you like it, or you don't like it, learn to love it, because it's the best thing going today.-- Ric Flair

by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 9:34 PM PDT reply actions

Make that 9 points.

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 9:35 PM PDT reply actions

um, timeout please?

by spikex on Apr 3, 2008 9:35 PM PDT reply actions

I want to throw something at the TV

by Timmay! on Apr 3, 2008 9:35 PM PDT reply actions

Wow Rockets

Do you need a gift receipt with this game?

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 9:35 PM PDT reply actions

Jack = 1 trick pony

by lee3022 on Apr 3, 2008 9:35 PM PDT reply actions

Blazers are flushing this game...

.............................................. incompetence on a fast break, being out-hustled. Weak, weak, weak finish to the 3rd Q.

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 9:35 PM PDT reply actions

Good morning.

Only audio for me, can you believe it?

by amlmart1 on Apr 3, 2008 9:36 PM PDT reply actions

http://www.justin.tv/kdktv

by spikex on Apr 3, 2008 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions

Great, thanks

by amlmart1 on Apr 3, 2008 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions

Uh-oh.

Blazers noticed it was the third quarter.

[gulp]

Did you really put stuff on top of the eggs? Like, for real? He put . . . HE PUT THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE BOTTOM!

by QualityPie on Apr 3, 2008 9:36 PM PDT reply actions

They erased all that work in 3 mins.

by Timmay! on Apr 3, 2008 9:36 PM PDT reply actions

time for coach to do something

poor execution and lazy passing is tantamount to inserting Von Wafer, Lafrentz AND Sergio for efforts sake

Whether you like it, or you don't like it, learn to love it, because it's the best thing going today.-- Ric Flair

by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 9:36 PM PDT reply actions

Huh what?

We were winning? 74-63. We have bad transition D too.

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 9:36 PM PDT reply actions

Horrible.

This game is over, people. Absolute implosion in last 3 minutes of 3rd Q.

t

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 9:37 PM PDT reply actions

How many Blake TO's in that stretch?

It sounded like 3 or 4 in a row!

Did you really put stuff on top of the eggs? Like, for real? He put . . . HE PUT THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE BOTTOM!

by QualityPie on Apr 3, 2008 9:37 PM PDT reply actions

That was a nice stretch of basketball

If I could have watched it objectively.

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions

you made me laugh

Whether you like it, or you don't like it, learn to love it, because it's the best thing going today.-- Ric Flair

by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions

Like running a marathon

right over a cliff.

"I'm doing it! I'm doing it! Look guys, I'm AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHhhhhhhh!"

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 9:37 PM PDT reply actions

lol

Trout.

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions

I don't even have words to type for that

They had nobody there to calm them down, and apparently no coach who knows how to form a T with his hands.

by Timmay! on Apr 3, 2008 9:38 PM PDT reply actions

We are very green.

That was sad though.

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions

That's a wrap

I can't stand to watch another minute of this garbage.

by il serpente on Apr 3, 2008 9:38 PM PDT reply actions

I can appreciate that.

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Hey

What happened to that other comment?

I'm tominhawaii and I approved this message.

by tominhawaii on Apr 3, 2008 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions

probably censored

did you call anyone as nefarious as say a band wagoner.... ? Lions and tigers and bears... ___

Whether you like it, or you don't like it, learn to love it, because it's the best thing going today.-- Ric Flair

by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions

It's like that famous stretch against Dallas

only in reverse.

by Timmay! on Apr 3, 2008 9:39 PM PDT reply actions

Yeah

That's what I was thinking.

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions

I am about 4 points from outta here...

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 9:41 PM PDT reply actions

Wow they're falling apart

and have nothing inside to fall back on to get one or two buckets.

by Timmay! on Apr 3, 2008 9:42 PM PDT reply actions

Pryz -- 14.

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 9:42 PM PDT reply actions

Nice 3 Jacko

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 9:42 PM PDT reply actions

Jack 3 stops the run

by Timmay! on Apr 3, 2008 9:43 PM PDT reply actions

Jack rips a 3, breaking 6 minute drought.

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 9:43 PM PDT reply actions

Ive never seen it happen before

a team come back by some much with only 10 minutes to go...

Whether you like it, or you don't like it, learn to love it, because it's the best thing going today.-- Ric Flair

by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 9:43 PM PDT reply actions

This game can still be won...

................................. but it will be an ugly win.

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Small ball. Ugh.

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 9:43 PM PDT reply actions

...Houston is small

and ran all over us with it,

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Collins quote:

....................... "Looks like a 6'5" and under league."

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions

And then Jack commits the O-foul

He is a hard man to support.

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 9:43 PM PDT reply actions

Easy offensive foul call

Jack did his bull impression (the animal, not the team... aww heck the team too)

by Timmay! on Apr 3, 2008 9:44 PM PDT reply actions

Blazers hitting the boards

Finally. We are like 8 inches taller than them.

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 9:45 PM PDT reply actions

actually appearred to be Frye

playing with emotion ...

Whether you like it, or you don't like it, learn to love it, because it's the best thing going today.-- Ric Flair

by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 9:45 PM PDT reply actions

Gotta laugh and Jones' 3 attempt

I can't blame him for jacking one to try to get on track.

Is it me, or does his 3 usually fail when his knee is hurting? Perhaps his knee has been acting up more than he's let on.

by Timmay! on Apr 3, 2008 9:45 PM PDT reply actions

Rofl. Street Kings

Keanu Reeves+Martin Lawrence.

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 9:46 PM PDT reply actions

I wish

I could transpose Channing Frye's mind on a better basketball player.

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 9:48 PM PDT reply actions

I like Channing a lot

but there's always a "BUT" after that sentence.

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Tracy McGrady has been unstoppable this half

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 9:49 PM PDT reply actions

McGrady hits again....

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 9:49 PM PDT reply actions

Thats weird

I always thought he needed a hair transplant

Whether you like it, or you don't like it, learn to love it, because it's the best thing going today.-- Ric Flair

by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 9:49 PM PDT reply actions

Tracy is doing his LeBron impression

by Timmay! on Apr 3, 2008 9:49 PM PDT reply actions

Pryz -- 15.

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 9:49 PM PDT reply actions

McGrady from 20 feet for his 28.

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 9:50 PM PDT reply actions

Man

James Jones is sucking it out there.

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 9:50 PM PDT reply actions

I hope he opts out and leaves.

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Thanks for the highlight recap TNT

I really needed to live all those Rockets shots again.

by Timmay! on Apr 3, 2008 9:51 PM PDT reply actions

T-Mac on fire. 30 pts.

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 9:51 PM PDT reply actions

Nice pass. Catch by joel!

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 9:51 PM PDT reply actions

Nice pass, Frye-Pryz Dunk

by Timmay! on Apr 3, 2008 9:52 PM PDT reply actions

Tracy is personally winning this game

by Timmay! on Apr 3, 2008 9:52 PM PDT reply actions

Can't buy a miss by the Rockets

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 9:52 PM PDT reply actions

Ugh apparently the Rockets are streaky

by Timmay! on Apr 3, 2008 9:53 PM PDT reply actions

Jones

Is worthless when his three isn't going in. We're starting to see that his hot shooting was a fluke; 27 year olds don't see their career shooting numbers jump 10% and sustain it. Expect him to shoot about 40% or less from three next year. Hopefully Pritch doesn't blow a bunch of money on him, or lock him up for more than a couple years.

by il serpente on Apr 3, 2008 9:53 PM PDT reply actions

T-Macked into submission

by Dave on Apr 3, 2008 9:53 PM PDT reply actions

What is this crap.

Why are we switching on our pick and rolls with TMac?

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 9:53 PM PDT reply actions

Superstars love to kill the Blazers...

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 9:53 PM PDT reply actions

Ouch it's getting dangerously close

to time to turn the game off.

I can't wait for a year or two when we can make McGrady put his obnoxious grin and finger wag where it belongs.

by Timmay! on Apr 3, 2008 9:54 PM PDT reply actions

what a vicious foul by Lamarcus

the league should review that and consider suspending Lamarcus for such flagrant misconduct

Whether you like it, or you don't like it, learn to love it, because it's the best thing going today.-- Ric Flair

by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 9:54 PM PDT reply actions

Roy is hopefully is back for the SAS

The Royless Blazers are painful to watch.

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 9:55 PM PDT reply actions

That was an awkward sentence

Almost as awkward as an offense run by Jarret Jack, 1am here I think I'm going to go to bed.

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Webster, too.

Any word on Mister Flu-Like-Symptoms?

Did you really put stuff on top of the eggs? Like, for real? He put . . . HE PUT THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE BOTTOM!

by QualityPie on Apr 3, 2008 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions

Not a word on TNT

by Dheepan on Apr 3, 2008 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm guessing............ it's the flu.

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions

what are they thinking...

frye is like the only one crashing the boards and sub him out...

by spikex on Apr 3, 2008 9:55 PM PDT reply actions

they are thinking

.. I wonder what kind of bait to use for bass fishing this time of year?

Whether you like it, or you don't like it, learn to love it, because it's the best thing going today.-- Ric Flair

by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions

TMac: 23 of the Rockets' 33 2nd half points.

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 9:57 PM PDT reply actions

good for him

oh well, for what its worth, he'll never wear a ring unless he ends up on the Trail Blazers bench

Whether you like it, or you don't like it, learn to love it, because it's the best thing going today.-- Ric Flair

by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 9:58 PM PDT reply actions

Blake pots an open jumper...

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 9:58 PM PDT reply actions

Well, that 3rd Q implosion was the killer.

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 10:00 PM PDT reply actions

Lead is 13, 3 minutes to go...

..................................... and I am on to the rest of my evening.

Goodnight Tokyo.

t

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

by timbo on Apr 3, 2008 10:01 PM PDT reply actions

one more lackadaisical entry pass

just for good measure

Whether you like it, or you don't like it, learn to love it, because it's the best thing going today.-- Ric Flair

by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 10:01 PM PDT reply actions

its important to remember

only the future matters. the PTB are going to rule the NBA for along time, and in very short order. Im not even upset by this pathetic loss

Whether you like it, or you don't like it, learn to love it, because it's the best thing going today.-- Ric Flair

by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 10:02 PM PDT reply actions

I am.

I'm fine for Roy and Oden, but Aldridge needs to be at the level of a chapionship team's third option (see: James Worthy),
and SOME--not all, but some--of these role players (from among JJ, Webster, Trout, Sergio, James Jones, Frye, Blake, and Przybilla)
need to show themselves worthy of making more plays than mistakes, and they need to show it before contract-renewal/option-pickup time well before this time next year.

From what I'm seeing down the stretch this season, the only guys who are rising to the level needed to go where we think we're going
are Przybilla and . . . I dunno. Until recently, I'd've said Blake and Trout were dependable for supporting roles,
but both of them seem to have taken a step back from that dependability. Webster's seemed better, but his absence hurts that.

We can't just fill ALL of our needs on the free agent maket when we get cap space.
SOMEBODY outside of Roy and Oden needs to be counted on to fill supporting roles on a contender-level team.
Instead, everyone seems to be going the way of, say, Boris Diaw, if you know what I mean.

Did you really put stuff on top of the eggs? Like, for real? He put . . . HE PUT THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE BOTTOM!

by QualityPie on Apr 3, 2008 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions

may the force be with you

fellow PTB partisans... look for the good in everything my friends

Whether you like it, or you don't like it, learn to love it, because it's the best thing going today.-- Ric Flair

by bow4meow on Apr 3, 2008 10:05 PM PDT reply actions

TNT shot of Oden ...

he looked like he outgrew his jersey in the weight room..

Trail Blazers - reigning champs of the NBA lottery !

by DaveR @ Blazer's Edge on Apr 3, 2008 10:07 PM PDT reply actions

discouraging

This game was there for the taking. KP has his work cut out for him this summer- we've still got a very bright future but there is still plenty of work needed on this team.

by jksnake99 on Apr 3, 2008 10:25 PM PDT reply actions

why the h did sergio only play 6 minutes

playoffs are gone, everyone's hurt, why not give the kid some run?

by OregonDuckworth on Apr 3, 2008 10:33 PM PDT reply actions

Four hunderedth!

And so who says there are no such things as moral victories?

Did you really put stuff on top of the eggs? Like, for real? He put . . . HE PUT THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE BOTTOM!

by QualityPie on Apr 3, 2008 10:33 PM PDT reply actions

Four hunderedth!

Now that is an achievement. Much harder to achieve than 1st.

by annthefan on Apr 3, 2008 10:42 PM PDT reply actions

Some thoughts on the team

I know BA loves Pryzbilla, but he's a liability himself. He goaltends at least once a game it seems, he can't catch a pass to save his life, and he turns the ball over a ridiculous amount.

Turnover ratio measures the percentage of an individual's offensive possessions that end in a TO. A field goal attempt, an assist, or turnover is worth one possession, whereas a free-throw attempt is worth .44 possessions (this is to account for and-1s and technical free throws--.44 is the constant that works when you look back through history). He has the third worst turnover ratio in the league. This is inexcusable for a guy who is asked to do so little on offense. Not only does he not contribute on the offensive end, he actively detracts from it.

Another problem with the team is that only two Blazers can create their own offense regularly--Roy and Outlaw. Roy is a pretty efficient scorer, as he can often knock down the shots he creates or get to the foul line. Outlaw on the other hand is streaky, and the horse shots from last December and January aren't falling as readily anymore. If you need to get a shot off at the end of the clock, he's a good guy to go to, but there's no reason the ball should stick in his hands when he's in there with guys like Roy or Aldridge. He needs to learn to pass up those spin-move into 20-foot off-balance fade-aways with 17 seconds left on the shot clock. If continues to work on his 3-point shot, and more importantly begins to take it with a greater frequency (say 1.4 attempts every 10 minutes) he'll be far more valuable to the team.

Jack tries to create his own offense but fails often. How regularly do we see him jump up in the air and throw an errant pass to bail himself out once he gets into the paint? We need another shot creator. Jack also often blows an offensive play because he'll pass up an open shot, only to drive into the teeth of the defense and ruin any upper hand the offense had gained. Jack is pretty much garbage, and he needs to go this offseason.

Aldridge needs to learn how to get to the foul line and get rebounds. If he can work on his dribbling, that would also be great.

Watching Blake try to run the offense is oftentimes painful. Is anyone else tired of him pounding the ball 16 feet away from the hoop, running around, unable to get into the paint while the shot clock keeps ticking and ticking? He can't set anyone up because he is never a threat himself.

Jones had two fluke months and we need to let him walk. Martell brings more to the table for less money than what Jones will get on the FA market. Rewarding a guy with a bum knee he provides nothing but streaky shooting would be a bad move.

Frye I'm ok with as a backup 4. Watching other teams have lay-up drills with him and Aldridge in together is unbearable. He's a fine guy to spell Aldridge for 12-15 minutes a night.

Martell works fine in his offensive role, but he'd make himself a lot more valuable if he worked on his ball-handling and his shot off of back screens. What we really need him to be is a perimeter defensive stopper.

Sergio should get more burn than he does. This proved to be another developmental year, and he could have benefited. As it stands, he's afraid to do anything out there and plays incredibly tight. I think this is one of the primary reasons why his play has decreased this year. Aside from this he needs to work on his shooting and defense.

by il serpente on Apr 3, 2008 10:57 PM PDT reply actions

Something just struck me in that text.

Here:

Jack tries to create his own offense but fails often. How regularly do we see him jump up in the air
and throw an errant pass to bail himself out once he gets into the paint? We need another shot creator.
Jack also often blows an offensive play because he'll pass up an open shot,
only to drive into the teeth of the defense and ruin any upper hand the offense had gained.

That whole description sounded so familiar . . . and then it hit me: That's what Ruben Patterson was like as a Blazer.
Remember? There was no triple-team he wouldn't drive into, go up, and, faced with nothing after getting off his feet,
he'd try to force a shot (often blocked, sometimes stolen, almost always missed), or he'd make a panic dump to . . .
whomever, even if there was nobody there. He'd pass first, look second, because he was caught, in air and surrounded.

Remember that? As if it happened . . . oh, maybe tonight? Except he's shorter now, and a better passer and chucker,
but not quite good enough at either to cover his tendency to drive and lift first, and THEN see what he can do once he's up.

Did you really put stuff on top of the eggs? Like, for real? He put . . . HE PUT THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE BOTTOM!

by QualityPie on Apr 3, 2008 11:09 PM PDT up reply actions

We got

T-Mack'ed

by Sabonis4Ever on Apr 3, 2008 10:58 PM PDT reply actions

The story of the second half of the season

The White Unit has become a very subpar second unit.

Portland was winning because the white unit kept stepping up night in and night out and supplemented the good play of the starters. If you have not noticed, Roy, LMA, Przybilla, and to an extent Martell and Blake have elevated their games in the second half of the year.

But the entire white unit has completely collapsed it seems. Jack, is inconsistent. Outlaw went through several inconsistent stretches. Mr James Jones, has missed several games with injuries, and the inconsistency bug has hit him, too [he went 0-4 tonight]. Sergio has shown spurts, along with Frye, but we all know how long those last...

BTW, thanks again Fatty.

Xar Xar knows what I'm talking about :)

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