Gameday Open Thread: Spurs vs. Blazers

FIRST!!!!!!!!!! Yippeeeeeeeeeeee!

by annthefan on Apr 5, 2008 11:40 PM PDT reply actions

Oops. I don't know what got into me.

by annthefan on Apr 5, 2008 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions

Well done

Thirds here.

GO BALZERS!

"The Team with Caricature!"

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 6, 2008 4:33 AM PDT up reply actions

Second!

No one else claimed it!

Tyler Hansbrough wears Kansas underwear.

by JTDuck22 on Apr 6, 2008 8:34 AM PDT up reply actions

Hey Man!

I'm callin' CUTS!

"The Team with Caricature!"

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 6, 2008 8:50 AM PDT up reply actions

Hey Lizardman--

..................................... How's the love letter to Luftman coming?

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 8:54 AM PDT up reply actions

Sloooow

vERY SLOW. HE HE!

dARN THE cap lock< See whats I mean! Crap like this is makin' it hard. I luvs me Luftman thow.

"The Team with Caricature!"

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 6, 2008 9:04 AM PDT up reply actions

Tiiimmbbbooooo!

"The Team with Caricature!"

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 6, 2008 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions

What I did Yesterday

I gots two laptops
and cans o' beer
I gots two laptops
and cans o' beer
They'ar `tudes
610's and 620's
They'ar `tudes
610's and 620's

Bang `em together
I gots mo' beer
Bang `em together
I gots mo' beer

"The Team with Caricature!"

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 6, 2008 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions

Spurs are not the most fearsome team...

......................................................... They just put up a franchise low the other day, and looked bad doing it -- scored something like 29 points in the second half. The Blazers have a hard time with quick guards like Tony Parker, but it's a pretty vanilla team, as NBA powers go, and the general matchup with the Blazers isn't bad -- if they have Roy. It would be nice to have Marty as well, but that's hoping for too much, I reckon.

Probably 4-to-1 odds against the Blazers, maybe 5-to-1, but not unthinkable that they can pull the upset.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 8:53 AM PDT reply actions

Pwned!

Timmy by LMA.

Whats they gots left? Chain smokin' Euros? Pwned!

Let's Go Blazers! Let's Go!

I needs a dubya.

"The Team with Caricature!"

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 6, 2008 9:01 AM PDT up reply actions

Question:

Does a player get credit for a rebound when he catches an air ball?

Nature bats last.

by fisheyes on Apr 6, 2008 12:23 PM PDT reply actions

Was wondering that recently

we voted no, but I forgot to check the scoreboard to confirm

by Section323 on Apr 6, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Not if he was the shooter

If he was the shooter, and caught it, he gets credit for a turnover (unless someone else tipped it first).

Unless the rules have changed sometime in the last 20 years, if the scorer judged that it was a shot, the shooter would be charged with a missed shot, and it would be a rebound for the guy catching it. If the scorer judged that it was a pass rather than a shot, the "shooter" would be charged with a turnover, and it would be a steal for the guy catching it.

If I were going to get it, and a bigger guy jumped in front of me and got it, he would have stolen my rebound. The scorer might call it a rebound, but I would know it was a steal.

I'm frequently right, but always certain

by jscot on Apr 6, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions

Comcast

Am I the only one who's watching on Comcast and getting some rock climbing show instead of our beloved Blazers?

by 2011champs on Apr 6, 2008 2:11 PM PDT reply actions

Bueller?

by 2011champs on Apr 6, 2008 2:14 PM PDT reply actions

Wow. Nevermind.

Just realized it's only two o'clock. Hehe. Let's pretend this never happened.

by 2011champs on Apr 6, 2008 2:15 PM PDT reply actions

lol.

Nice.

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

by Dheepan on Apr 6, 2008 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions

Ruuuuuuuuuuddyyy!

"The Team with Caricature!"

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 6, 2008 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions

No Chalupas Tonight

The Fans are hungry. The Sixth Man Growls.

"The Team with Caricature!"

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 6, 2008 2:40 PM PDT reply actions

Twenty-third

Trade Freeland!

by rockingharder on Apr 6, 2008 2:55 PM PDT reply actions

Epic melt down by the suns

They fall to the Mavs. Bad for us. We'd rather have Dallas in the lottery than the Nuggs.

by Sabonis4Ever on Apr 6, 2008 2:59 PM PDT reply actions

Anybody have a link

to watch the game?

by TallTimber on Apr 6, 2008 3:05 PM PDT reply actions

Yeah

If anyone has a link through it out here.

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

by Dheepan on Apr 6, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions

Throw

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

by Dheepan on Apr 6, 2008 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Does Mark Mason do the cool intro?

For returning Blazers? For example, if Ime starts, would he do the

Imeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee UUUUUUdooookaaaaa

thing?

"martell and blake make mormons angry"

by prezofdeath on Apr 6, 2008 3:06 PM PDT reply actions

Well he didn't start

but I still am curious...

"martell and blake make mormons angry"

by prezofdeath on Apr 6, 2008 3:07 PM PDT reply actions

Place sounds loud already

Rock the Garden

"martell and blake make mormons angry"

by prezofdeath on Apr 6, 2008 3:08 PM PDT reply actions

james jones with the rare start

by Sabonis4Ever on Apr 6, 2008 3:09 PM PDT reply actions

"The Thrilla" !

55th Tip o' this Season!

"The Team with Caricature!"

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 6, 2008 3:13 PM PDT reply actions

Has there ever been a shutout in the NBA?

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 3:15 PM PDT reply actions

Pryz -- 2.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 3:15 PM PDT reply actions

Pryz for 2.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 3:15 PM PDT reply actions

Pop already yawning. I think he's breathless

with fear at the prospect of losing this game.

by annthefan on Apr 6, 2008 3:16 PM PDT reply actions

Pryz the scoring machine for 2 more...

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 3:16 PM PDT reply actions

Priz

Leading scorer for the game

by Sabonis4Ever on Apr 6, 2008 3:16 PM PDT reply actions

Anybody else noticed that

We have gotten away for feeding LmA in the first.

by Sabonis4Ever on Apr 6, 2008 3:17 PM PDT reply actions

With the two ugly shots he took

it's no wonder

by jamon51 on Apr 6, 2008 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions

What's the Blazers' masonic handshake?

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 3:18 PM PDT reply actions

This game could be very, very ugly...

............................................. It could easily be about 15-2 by now...

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 3:19 PM PDT reply actions

Having watched 2 NBA games earlier...

.......................................... I can say with some authority that 90% of the Blazers' problems are related to their chronic-verging-on-hopeless inability to run the break. The reason they get so few points in the paint is because they are UNABLE to rebound-outlet-runrunrun-pass-take it to the rack. They just plod along, pass the ball around the perimeter, settle for a long jumper...

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 3:22 PM PDT reply actions

I just logged in

to say I can't believe they called that foul on Joel. That reeked of favoritism.

by Timmay! on Apr 6, 2008 3:23 PM PDT reply actions

it was

horrible!

by jamon51 on Apr 6, 2008 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions

TIMMAY!!!

I agree.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions

Pryz -- 3.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 3:24 PM PDT reply actions

Anyone know if Raptorsnation

is working? Chat isn't there :(

He's Coming! Oden Slayer of Giants

by Idog1976 on Apr 6, 2008 3:24 PM PDT reply actions

Trout Time

We needs mo' points.

"The Team with Caricature!"

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 6, 2008 3:24 PM PDT reply actions

Solid Snake Blake

And 1

by Sabonis4Ever on Apr 6, 2008 3:24 PM PDT reply actions

make up call

LOL

by jamon51 on Apr 6, 2008 3:24 PM PDT reply actions

Joel -- 4.

Good D on Timmy.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 3:25 PM PDT reply actions

nice

good call too

by jamon51 on Apr 6, 2008 3:26 PM PDT reply actions

Trout

Plz get hot

by Sabonis4Ever on Apr 6, 2008 3:26 PM PDT reply actions

Travis buries the open 3, slava Boga.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 3:26 PM PDT reply actions

Bogu.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions

I hate case endings...

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions

LmA hard foul

Love it

by Sabonis4Ever on Apr 6, 2008 3:26 PM PDT reply actions

It's a start.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions

My boy Travis!

by annthefan on Apr 6, 2008 3:28 PM PDT reply actions

Trout forces "Pop"

to call TO!

"The Team with Caricature!"

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 6, 2008 3:29 PM PDT reply actions

I wonder how much of Joel's...

........................................... extraordinary rebounding numbers these past few weeks have been related the the utter failure of anybody else on this team to play low... I mean, he's big (25% of the battle) and has good technique (25% of the battle) and WANTS to get those boards (50% of the battle) -- but it certainly helps having to fend off NOBODY in his colors on the boards...

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 3:30 PM PDT reply actions

whooty whooty whoo

whoo whoo whoo

"The Team with Caricature!"

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 6, 2008 3:30 PM PDT reply actions

MB says that's 6 for Pryz...

.................................. I'll trust him.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 3:32 PM PDT reply actions

man it sucks to be poor

any links Damir...anyone?

He's Coming! Oden Slayer of Giants

by Idog1976 on Apr 6, 2008 3:32 PM PDT reply actions

None of the regular links

are working today.

by TallTimber on Apr 6, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions

paste this into sopcast

sop://broker.sopcast.com:3912/37452

He's Coming! Oden Slayer of Giants

by Idog1976 on Apr 6, 2008 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Sergio

No Bueno

by Sabonis4Ever on Apr 6, 2008 3:34 PM PDT reply actions

Sergio holds the ball for the last shot...

........................................................... and manages to avoid my going:

"clink-clink-clink-clink-clink-clink" on my highball glass.

Good man, I knew he could do it!

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 3:35 PM PDT reply actions

Thirteen point 1st Quarter

How low can you go?

"The Team with Caricature!"

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 6, 2008 3:36 PM PDT reply actions

1st Quarter Summary:

Blazers chuck up some bricks, Thrilla pulls down the boards and provides a third of our offense.

"martell and blake make mormons angry"

by prezofdeath on Apr 6, 2008 3:37 PM PDT reply actions

Blake + Brandon + Sergio in 1st Q: 1-for-10.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 3:38 PM PDT reply actions

13 points for PDX in 1st...

..................................... new home low for this year.

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

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

Portland now 5-for-27...

..................................... 3-for-25 for those not named Pryz.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 3:40 PM PDT reply actions

This seriously could be a 20 pt. game now.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 3:41 PM PDT reply actions

Wow WORST GAME EVer...

by dsx460 on Apr 6, 2008 3:42 PM PDT reply actions

So far, anyway...

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions

Only 3 players have scored for us

Joel, Blake and Outlaw

by TallTimber on Apr 6, 2008 3:42 PM PDT reply actions

Might as well put in Pryz...

...................................... Blazers need the offense.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 3:43 PM PDT reply actions

This is such an ugly game, I can't stand it

no one is getting ANY shot to go in. Our PG's aren't even getting anyone looks...

by dsx460 on Apr 6, 2008 3:44 PM PDT reply actions

Where's the offense?

Surprised the game isn't worse at this rate. Did Dave ever get around to posting the Hoss picks?

by amitp06 on Apr 6, 2008 3:44 PM PDT reply actions

I like the way Von comes out to the middle

to greet the players coming off the court. He spends all his time on the bench but he still supports his team and doesn't project negative body language. Good team guy.

by annthefan on Apr 6, 2008 3:44 PM PDT reply actions

Sergio still in?!?! Bring Roy please....

by dsx460 on Apr 6, 2008 3:44 PM PDT reply actions

Travis!

by annthefan on Apr 6, 2008 3:45 PM PDT reply actions

Travis has the hot hand...

................................. As opposed to everyone else.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 3:45 PM PDT reply actions

Pryz -- 7.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 3:45 PM PDT reply actions

Good defense by Jack.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 3:46 PM PDT reply actions

Someone has taken over Timbo's fingertips..

by annthefan on Apr 6, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh my god!!!

............................. MB: "A rare fast break bucket by Portland."

Quick TO by Pop, who is a really GREAT coach, by the way.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 3:48 PM PDT reply actions

Jack has good potential, nice fast break!!

by dsx460 on Apr 6, 2008 3:48 PM PDT reply actions

Our Boy BRoy!

"The Team with Caricature!"

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 6, 2008 3:48 PM PDT reply actions

Pryz -- 8.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 3:51 PM PDT reply actions

Actually, NBA.com has it at 9...

I lost another one.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Jack bad pass; Jack another bad pass.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 3:52 PM PDT reply actions

I kinda feel sorry

for anyone who bought tickets today. This definitely hasn't been a high point of the NBA season so far for either team.

by Timmay! on Apr 6, 2008 3:52 PM PDT reply actions

Remember, SA is coming off...

...................................... their worst half in franchise history, I think it was, against Denver.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions

Scooooooore!

"The Team with Caricature!"

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 6, 2008 3:53 PM PDT reply actions

What is this insanity?!?!?

I had to got to the store. Just got 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 6, 2008 3:54 PM PDT reply actions

You missed a bucket

"The Team with Caricature!"

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 6, 2008 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions

It's the new slow ball strategy...

.......................................... the two most painfully plodding teams in the NBA seeing who can score 80 first.

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

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

It might take overtime, bear in mind.

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

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

Joel is hurt.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 3:55 PM PDT reply actions

Travis!

by annthefan on Apr 6, 2008 3:55 PM PDT reply actions

LMA for 2!! finally

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 6, 2008 3:55 PM PDT reply actions

LmA

Takes tim to school

by Sabonis4Ever on Apr 6, 2008 3:55 PM PDT reply actions

Joel accidentally hit the bottom of the rim

with his hand while going up for a block (I'm always waiting for that to happen for some reason). Then he got it hit a second time on the next defensive possession.

He's probably coming out of the game for a few.

by Timmay! on Apr 6, 2008 3:57 PM PDT reply actions

Raef Time

by Sabonis4Ever on Apr 6, 2008 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions

We are shooting 29 %...

and we are still in this game.

Unbelievable!

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 6, 2008 3:58 PM PDT reply actions

Adding to the joy...

..................................... Towel Boy Tony and Good Times are gearing up for their expert analysis of this extravaganza.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 3:58 PM PDT reply actions

Joel left to the locker room

by Timmay! on Apr 6, 2008 3:58 PM PDT reply actions

LMA goes up weakly... and gets faced.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 3:59 PM PDT reply actions

BRoy 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 6, 2008 4:00 PM PDT reply actions

Brandon with the midrange

by Sabonis4Ever on Apr 6, 2008 4:00 PM PDT reply actions

LMA needs to take it strong to the hole.

by Timmay! on Apr 6, 2008 4:00 PM PDT reply actions

Good call on Raef.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 4:00 PM PDT reply actions

Leaned in with the shoulder, clearly.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh my, Duncan gets a lucky shot + foul.

by Timmay! on Apr 6, 2008 4:00 PM PDT reply actions

The Frenchman

Takes Timmy to the floor!

"The Team with Caricature!"

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 6, 2008 4:01 PM PDT reply actions

Refs are taking over

I hate watching the Spurs.

by robrun2 on Apr 6, 2008 4:01 PM PDT reply actions

Blazers = Beavers.

........................................ Pass it on.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 4:02 PM PDT reply actions

Wow, whistle-fest now

mostly against Portland.

by Timmay! on Apr 6, 2008 4:02 PM PDT reply actions

BRoy 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 6, 2008 4:02 PM PDT reply actions

Remarkable that the Blazers are in it.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 4:03 PM PDT reply actions

Roy's feeling better now.

by Timmay! on Apr 6, 2008 4:03 PM PDT reply actions

We gots 30!

"The Team with Caricature!"

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 6, 2008 4:03 PM PDT reply actions

Nice bid for the And One by Jack.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 4:03 PM PDT reply actions

Jack learned to fake someone!

by Timmay! on Apr 6, 2008 4:04 PM PDT reply actions

JJ1 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 6, 2008 4:04 PM PDT reply actions

As bad as Portland looks...

...wow does San Antonio look horrible.

by Timmay! on Apr 6, 2008 4:04 PM PDT reply actions

They looked like this v. Denver also.

................................... There is no doubt they are in a slump, and there is no doubt that the Blazers COULD win this game.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions

You meant Utah, right?

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 6, 2008 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions

"Ime's sitting in that corner"

"He didn't shoot that 3 for us last season, did he?"

"I don't think so"

"Ok! I'll just leave him alone every possession."

by Timmay! on Apr 6, 2008 4:05 PM PDT reply actions

5 point half lead

for da spurs
39-34
Too many points. We need to slow down.

by Sabonis4Ever on Apr 6, 2008 4:07 PM PDT reply actions

That was one

ugly half. For both teams.

by Eventine on Apr 6, 2008 4:07 PM PDT reply actions

Dizzy, spinnin'

1 o' 2. Down by 5 @ the Half!

"The Team with Caricature!"

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 6, 2008 4:08 PM PDT reply actions

This score looks like its a college 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 6, 2008 4:08 PM PDT reply actions

Good News / Bad News...

............................................. the Good News is that this game will inspire tens of thousands of American armed forces personnel around the world to get out and shoot some hoops, knowing full well they can do it as well as either of these teams...

.............................................. the bad news is that it's time for Lizardman's favorite and his sidekick.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 4:09 PM PDT reply actions

I'm taking notes

Luftie is Mr. Half Time

"The Team with Caricature!"

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 6, 2008 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions

Brandon, 4-for-9, 9 pts.

............................................ not bad, actually.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 4:10 PM PDT reply actions

Spurs have scored 68 pts. in last 4 Qs...

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 4:12 PM PDT reply actions

Spirit Mountain Commercial -- 1.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 4:13 PM PDT reply actions

Detroit 39, Miami 27

And I thought this game was ugly.

by Eventine on Apr 6, 2008 4:14 PM PDT reply actions

Tony ragging Shaq...

.................................... over the bad technical called against him.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 4:14 PM PDT reply actions

Tony calls Chris Paul feeding Chris Paul...

........................................... REMARKABLE!

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 4:16 PM PDT reply actions

Blazers shooting 31% in 1st Half...

............................................ Which is below the proverbial "Rodriguez Line" (35%).

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 4:16 PM PDT reply actions

Awwwwwwwww...........

Joel out for the year with a broken hand.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 4:22 PM PDT reply actions

Second metacarpal broke

Pryz's left? hand!

"The Team with Caricature!"

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 6, 2008 4:22 PM PDT reply actions

Right hand

Wheels says his season is ovah!

"The Team with Caricature!"

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 6, 2008 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Joel has a broken hand. BLUE LANGUAGE.

by annthefan on Apr 6, 2008 4:23 PM PDT reply actions

No butt kissin'

Does Pryzzy haveta?

"The Team with Caricature!"

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 6, 2008 4:24 PM PDT reply actions

Bad news about Joel...

broken metacarpal in his shooting/rebounding hand.

I hope he is not out for the season.

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 6, 2008 4:24 PM PDT reply actions

Well, I'm gonna go walk the dog.

........................................... [insert joke about excrement here.]

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 4:24 PM PDT reply actions

This is going downhill fast

SA is hitting everything, POR can't get any offense. This could go south in a hurry.

by Timmay! on Apr 6, 2008 4:26 PM PDT reply actions

LaMarcus!

by annthefan on Apr 6, 2008 4:32 PM PDT reply actions

LMA may finally get it going after all...

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 6, 2008 4:33 PM PDT reply actions

Raef 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 6, 2008 4:35 PM PDT reply actions

Steve blake

with a sweet dish to Raef and we got a wide open layup. I dont say that too often

- BB

by Bucky Blazer on Apr 6, 2008 4:36 PM PDT reply actions

Frenchie for two!

"The Team with Caricature!"

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 6, 2008 4:36 PM PDT reply actions

San Antonio basketball ruins the NBA

It's that simple. It corrupts the product.

by robrun2 on Apr 6, 2008 4:37 PM PDT reply actions

Wow, I was just thinking similar thoughts.

Freaky.

by Timmay! on Apr 6, 2008 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions

It's like vanilla ice cream...

............................................... and I'm not talking Tillamook Vanilla Bean (tm) either.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions

BRoy 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 6, 2008 4:39 PM PDT reply actions

Brandon!

by annthefan on Apr 6, 2008 4:39 PM PDT reply actions

BRoy 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 6, 2008 4:39 PM PDT reply actions

Brandon!

by annthefan on Apr 6, 2008 4:40 PM PDT reply actions

BRoy

Is tryin' to take this Game over!

lets Go Blazers

"The Team with Caricature!"

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 6, 2008 4:41 PM PDT reply actions

I hear the Sixth Man!

"The Team with Caricature!"

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 6, 2008 4:42 PM PDT reply actions

Rock Chock

Go Blazers. Channel that Kansas winning Raef. Lead us to victory.

by Sabonis4Ever on Apr 6, 2008 4:48 PM PDT reply actions

Mike Rice is an idiot

Every time Raef is playing he claims that he's the active NBA leader in total fouls committed. Shaq has twice as many personal fouls as Raef over his career, and there are many, many more players who have more fouls.

by il serpente on Apr 6, 2008 4:48 PM PDT reply actions

FOULS/MINUTES PLAYED ???

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions

This isn't what he says

He never says fouls per minute (and I'm not sure if Raef leads this stat), he also states he's the active leader in career fouls committed. And it's completely wrong. Though the Mikes are often completely wrong, so this doesn't come as a surprise.

by il serpente on Apr 6, 2008 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions

Wow. I forgot how small Damon is.

by annthefan on Apr 6, 2008 4:50 PM PDT reply actions

Frye 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 6, 2008 4:51 PM PDT reply actions

Channing!

by annthefan on Apr 6, 2008 4:51 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 6, 2008 4:53 PM PDT reply actions

Traaaaaaavis!

by annthefan on Apr 6, 2008 4:53 PM PDT reply actions

LMA has 10 and 10!!

Trying to generate some enthusiasm.

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 6, 2008 4:56 PM PDT reply actions

Is SA lulling anyone else to sleep?

by Timmay! on Apr 6, 2008 4:58 PM PDT reply actions

We are so close

Turn this Game PTB

Let's Go Home Team!

"The Team with Caricature!"

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 6, 2008 4:58 PM PDT reply actions

Patented JJ TO

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 6, 2008 4:58 PM PDT reply actions

Jarrett got sat down for that one.

by Timmay! on Apr 6, 2008 5:00 PM PDT reply actions

Steve!

by annthefan on Apr 6, 2008 5:01 PM PDT reply actions

Stupid call against Raef!

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 6, 2008 5:01 PM PDT reply actions

What did I miss?

The ref signaled offensive foul on Duncan. I turn away, turn back, and SA is inbounding and Nate is yelling.

by Timmay! on Apr 6, 2008 5:01 PM PDT reply actions

That was one of the most blatantly...

stupid things any ref has ever done.

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 6, 2008 5:03 PM PDT reply actions

Apparently Tim Duncan is incapable of fouling!

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 6, 2008 5:04 PM PDT reply actions

You are correct, sir.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions

Sigh at Travis

Dude you were like 6 inches over the endline.

by Timmay! on Apr 6, 2008 5:07 PM PDT reply actions

Philosophical question:

..............................are his feet too big or is the line too small?

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions

Still in this game, if it is a game.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 5:07 PM PDT reply actions

San Antonio looks proud that they're winning

There's nothing they should be proud of today. If they win, take it and never speak of it again. Don't go all smiling and "look how great I am" today.

by Timmay! on Apr 6, 2008 5:08 PM PDT reply actions

That really sucks for Pryz

He was trying to make it out of the season with 82 games under his belt and this "game" happens.

by Eventine on Apr 6, 2008 5:09 PM PDT reply actions

Why do the Blazers always play hot potato

with the basketball until time is either nearly or completely gone???????

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 6, 2008 5:11 PM PDT reply actions

Looked like lack of confidence.

by Timmay! on Apr 6, 2008 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions

Come back Zach, all is forgiven.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 5:12 PM PDT reply actions

No hot potato with Zach...

............................................... catch ball, dribble ball, shoot ball, score ball.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Sigh.

I wonder a bit how the 2nd half would go with Joel inside.

by Timmay! on Apr 6, 2008 5:12 PM PDT reply actions

Ginobli wouldn't be dunking...

...................................... that's for sure.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Tough game

These games happen though. It's San Antonio, they make every game less fun to watch (whether they're winning or losing).

It does make me wonder what KP will focus on upgrading in the offseason, the offense or the defense.

I'd lean toward the offense. The best defense in the world won't help if you can't get the ball in the hole.

by Timmay! on Apr 6, 2008 5:16 PM PDT reply actions

Two Centers sittin' on a bench

That be us, the rest of this season.

Wonder if Indiana Josh will see some PT?

"The Team with Caricature!"

by Lizzy Lowblow on Apr 6, 2008 5:16 PM PDT reply actions

The Blazers will go O-for...

................................ I'm calling it.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions

Pop clears bench, starters sit

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 6, 2008 5:17 PM PDT reply actions

When was the last time JJ33 made a shot?

by jksnake99 on Apr 6, 2008 5:19 PM PDT reply actions

I really wonder if he's hurting

I'm waiting to see if he's getting shut down soon too.

by Timmay! on Apr 6, 2008 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions

Good question...

what has happened to him?

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 6, 2008 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions

72-65.

MB: "And that is playoff basketball -- it may not be attractive, but it certainly is effective."

Or, it is two of the least-runningest-teams in the league laying a big fat, ummmm, ostrich egg on the floor.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 5:20 PM PDT reply actions

nobody is making you watch

by jksnake99 on Apr 6, 2008 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions

I managed to miss a good chunk...

...................................................... not enough.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions

This season is finito for the Blazers...

......................................................... insert fork.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions

The only saving grace...

..................................... is that the low post disaster is going to be (re-)exposed to KP ahead of the draft and might tip him towards a 4 over a 1.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions

uh??

We have a low post player coming in next year. His name is Greg.

PG is still our biggest area of need.

by jksnake99 on Apr 6, 2008 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Oden is a 5.

We are going to get to witness Blazer 4s trying to play low. Which will be a catastrophe.

LMA MIGHT be able to step it up; Raef MIGHT get minutes. But the smart money is on a disaster of epic proportions to end this season.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions

Pritchard and Nate are both ex-PGs.

........................................... I am not optimistic.

Blazers have already squandered one lottery pick on Telfair. And they're gonna do it again, I think.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions

explain to me the following:

Even if we lose the rest of our games this season, how would that be a disaster of epic proportions?

Also, Telfair was not a Pritchard pick.

by jksnake99 on Apr 6, 2008 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Talk to me in two weeks, my friend...

................................................. tell me if the bouquet lingering in your living room is pleasing to the nose...

From laughing at Barkley for saying the Blazers weren't going to make the playoffs to a laughing stock 10-in-a-row flop, looking up at Sactoe.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Timbo, Timbo, Timbo

The Blazers are not a laughingstock and even losing out wouldn't change that. The 21 win Blazers- THAT was a laughingstock.

The end of this season stinks. No question about it. I'm hard pressed to call it a "disaster of epic proportions," though, when we had an uphill battle to make the playoffs to begin with.

by jksnake99 on Apr 6, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions

I can't blame him today

San Antonio plays one amazingly boring brand of basketball.

I really think it's a testament to the die-hard fans if they watched and rooted for them today, with nothing but pride on the line against a really boring team, while our team is slumping.

I love seeing the fans root them on nonetheless.

by Timmay! on Apr 6, 2008 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions

Our die-hard fans I mean, not theirs.

by Timmay! on Apr 6, 2008 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions

So you enjoyed it?

by il serpente on Apr 6, 2008 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions

This was an Ostrich egg omelet.

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 6, 2008 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions

I just want...

1 or 2 more wins this season. Please don't go into the offseason on a 9-10 game losing streak.

by jksnake99 on Apr 6, 2008 5:23 PM PDT reply actions

I hate to say it, but I think...

I am going to clear my signature until I see another inspired performance from LMA. I just hope that it happens before the season is done.

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 6, 2008 5:25 PM PDT reply actions

Looks like

We might end up finishing under Sacramento. Ugh.

by Eventine on Apr 6, 2008 5:27 PM PDT reply actions

Tony Luftman:

......................... says that Joel fractures hand, is out for season... "A bad break."

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 5:28 PM PDT reply actions

Yep. He was unintentionally funny once again.

by annthefan on Apr 6, 2008 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm sure his mama loves him anyway.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions

It sucks

That Joel won't reach his goal of playing all 82 games. That saddens me the most. I am going to burn him a CD to cheer him up.

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by tominhawaii on Apr 6, 2008 5:32 PM PDT reply actions

Macabre. I can't wait to see the song list.

by annthefan on Apr 6, 2008 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions

1st track

You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need, a late lottery pick.

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

by Dheepan on Apr 6, 2008 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions

I think that's second

First track has to be:

BB King - The Thrill Is Gone

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by tominhawaii on Apr 6, 2008 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions

How about

"Breaking Up Is Hard To Do".

by annthefan on Apr 6, 2008 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Awe Snap

I should have read this first. I would post my list in the diary about him, but I don't want to make people mad when they're passing out hugs.

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by tominhawaii on Apr 6, 2008 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions

rofl

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

by Dheepan on Apr 6, 2008 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions

:( This game is sad

The score is sad, our record is sad, and Joel's injury is very sad.

This game saddens me.

I'm happy I never got to watch it though.

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

by Dheepan on Apr 6, 2008 5:35 PM PDT reply actions

Sign your coach may be losing it:

................................... press guy asks what the Blazers are going to do at the low post.

Nate suggests (1) Frye. (2) Raef. (3) Outlaw.

Yes, Nate's answer to the lack of a center is................ TRAVIS.

This team has won its last game of the year.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 5:39 PM PDT reply actions

your suggestion?

Losing 2 centers tends to make you search for low post answers.

Timbo probobly wants us to cut McRobets and sign Luke Schenscher so we can get 1 extra win this season.

by jksnake99 on Apr 6, 2008 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions

That would be one more win...

........................................... than the Blazers are GOING to have this year.

Actually, if KP had fixed the hole at the low post when he had a chance, the Blazers wouldn't be parading around with their buttocks exposed from the seat of their split trousers.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions

I sort of agree...

... but what low post fix were you talking about? When you have Oden waiting in the wings, it doesn't make much sense to trade away a ton of talent for a stop gap measure.

You are long on complaints and short on suggestions Timbo.

by jksnake99 on Apr 6, 2008 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions

I made various suggestions...

........................................... at the appropriate juncture.

Some good: Shaq, Shelden Williams; some not so good: Ben Wallace. But I called the low post defect EARLY and stewed over it for a good month while all and sundry were convinced that this was the Perfect-Chemistry-Marvelously-Balanced-and-Proportioned-Blazer Team-for-the-Ages (tm) in embryonic form...

This season KP did nothing but throw playing cards into a baseball cap on the other side of his office. His massive dealing this season was dumping one non-playing short-timer PG for a non-playing short-timer SG... So be it, he made his decision (and 98.7% of the BE community supported it) and now we get to see the end result in living color. It's gonna be brutal.

That's not negativity, that's realism.

I will note that KP's organizational model has been professed to be San Antonio -- and that's the style of play he seems to be committed to as well. I'm starting to wonder whether the Blazers will EVER be able to push the ball like a quality NBA West team with the current cast and crew...

Oh well, the 98.7% remain optimistic, deluded, and happy -- except while they're actually watching, at which time they're every bit as negative as I am said to be.

Right, Mr. Snake?

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions

absolutely

I get as frustrated as anyone during games. I just think all of those suggestions (Shaq, Shelden Williams) would have won us a few more games this year but not gotten us to the playoffs and ultimately hurt us down the road. I see the same holes in the roster that you do, I just take a longer term view about plugging them.

I don't think the Blazers will ever be a push-it team. I think we will improve on the break (hey, we can't get worse) with Oden rebounding and Rudy as another scorer, but I don't think we'll be great. Eventually (talking ~3 years down the road here), I think we'll be good enough in the half court that a mediocre fast break will be enough.

by jksnake99 on Apr 6, 2008 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Negativity is Timbo's schtick. I think we all

should get together and give him a group hug.

by annthefan on Apr 6, 2008 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions

Now now, there are several here...

.............................................. who are consistently more negative than I am. I just have about 5 things that drive me nuts. As follows:

(1) Sergio, in any form, at any time, with any haircut, on any court.

(2) Consistent inability to run the fast break.

(3) Consistent inability or unwillingness of anyone not named Pryzbilla to play the low post; partial credit given to late-season LMA here. Particular onus for this failing on Channing Frye, the "#2 all time blocks leader" of the Pac-10...

(4) The failure of Nate to address points 1, 2, and 3 above; instead playing players out of position in an attempt to gloss over structural failings. (He was worse about this early, finally figured out the reason Joel was on the team and this became rather less of a problem, from my POV).

(5) The failure of KP to address points 1, 2, and 3 above.

Really, that about covers it, unless we want to add Tony Luftman as point 6...

I even don't mind the Spirit Mountain ad, unlike some people, ha ha.

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

by timbo on Apr 6, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions

Songs for Joel

BB King - The Trill is Gone
The Rolling Stones - You Can't Always Get What You Want
The Who - Behind Blue Eyes lyrics
The Doors - The End
Neil Young - Helpless
Beck - Loser
The Church - Under the Milky Way
Johny Cash - Hurt
Our Lady Peace - Innocent
Pink Floyd - Goodbye Cruel World
The Cure - Siamese Twins
The Beatles - Eleanor Rigby
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Who'll Stop The Rain
Radiohead - Creep
U2 - Sunday Bloody Sunday lyrics
Q. Lazzarus - Goodbye Horses
Kix - Don't Close Your Eyes

If I had love in my heart, I would burn him a CD of these songs.

I'm tominhawaii and I approved this message.

by tominhawaii on Apr 6, 2008 6:27 PM PDT reply actions

My younger brother

loves just about every one of those bands...only thing missing is some ELP. You must have the same taste in music as him.

by jamon51 on Apr 7, 2008 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions

Crazy

I've heard of them but this is the first time I've ever listened to them. I think it's because they were big when I was still just an itch in my daddy's pants.

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by tominhawaii on Apr 7, 2008 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions

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