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Gameday Open Thread: Blazers vs. Hornets

Kitten_tiny by Dave on

Finally the chance is here to take on one of the true titans of the Western Conference!  I am so looking forward to testing ourselves against Chris Paul and...what?  What do you mean "not here"?  Well at least there's David West then.  He's pretty accomplis...huh?  No way!  I suppose next you're going to tell me that Peja Stojakovic didn't...YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING.  Then who?  Hilton Armstrong?!?  Who the HECK is Hilton Armstrong???  Well geez, then Brandon and Greg and the boys better win today.  That's all I've got to say.

You can register your own thoughts here in the comment section before, during, and after the game.  Enjoy the massacre!

I wonder if we can get an interview with Oden...

--Dave (blazersub@yahoo.com)

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Haha!

Integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

by prezofdeath on Jul 20, 2008 2:12 PM PDT   0 recs

So childish.

"Besides, AnntheFan will be here any minute to #25 you." T Darkstar

by annthefan on Jul 20, 2008 2:24 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

by prezofdeath on Jul 20, 2008 2:28 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

lol

A Time For Heroes,
It's not right for young lungs to be coughing up blood
And it's all
It's all in my hands
And its all up the walls
Well the stale chips were up and the hopes stakes were down
Until Kp came into Town!
'Sing it Petey!

by Dheepan on Jul 20, 2008 2:52 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

It's one of those time-delayed bombs

As soon as SB Nation fixes the picture feature, it’ll go off.

Integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

by prezofdeath on Jul 20, 2008 2:54 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm kidding, of course. I'm just jealous, really.

"Besides, AnntheFan will be here any minute to #25 you." T Darkstar

by annthefan on Jul 20, 2008 3:14 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Was that an intentional pun?

You’re being childish.

I’m kidding, of course.

Integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

by prezofdeath on Jul 20, 2008 3:59 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

gregs playing?

Oden...Aldridge...Roy.....THE REAL BIG THREE

by CroRupt on Jul 20, 2008 2:29 PM PDT   0 recs

And Charles Barkley McLovin'

Ala Buddy Fraham.

Integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

by prezofdeath on Jul 20, 2008 2:33 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

so is that a no....?

Oden...Aldridge...Roy.....THE REAL BIG THREE

by CroRupt on Jul 20, 2008 2:35 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

correct

Integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

by prezofdeath on Jul 20, 2008 2:42 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Is it just me or are like all pictures and avatars failing to load on SB Nation right now?

Integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

by prezofdeath on Jul 20, 2008 2:47 PM PDT   0 recs

Apparently all of SBNation is experiencing the same thing. It's annoying

"Besides, AnntheFan will be here any minute to #25 you." T Darkstar

by annthefan on Jul 20, 2008 2:49 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

failing to load

on my computer

Well, Jane, it just goes to show you, it's always something! If it's not one thing, it's another! -Roseanne Roseannadanna

by naybobjoe on Jul 20, 2008 2:50 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm gettin' a select few

Elizabeth had a partner and he had a rap from the cops, Him and Lenny Suckerpunch were just out Tooling around

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jul 20, 2008 3:21 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Now me too

And I was already adjusting my adblocker. Phew ;-)

Coach, I promise I wasn't running hard ...

by Norsktroll on Jul 20, 2008 4:32 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

My own avatar seems to never load.

It just has the file name there.

Integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

by prezofdeath on Jul 20, 2008 4:33 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

mine also

Oden/Pryz
LMA/Frye
WebFoot/Trout
Roy/Rudy
Blake/Bayless
**Champs 08-09**

by BigCelPhone on Jul 20, 2008 3:10 PM PDT   0 recs

Aw, heck

just go to TrueHoop, haha.

Oden/Pryz
LMA/Frye
WebFoot/Trout
Roy/Rudy
Blake/Bayless
**Champs 08-09**

by BigCelPhone on Jul 20, 2008 4:20 PM PDT   0 recs

Or just read this
There is a chance that Jerryd Bayless’ 36-point special against Phoenix on Saturday will be his final shining moment at summer league. The Portland rookie, who was added to the select team today, attended the noon practice, but did not participate because of pain in his hand. According to a summer league official, he had an MRI and the results were negative.

Integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

by prezofdeath on Jul 20, 2008 4:22 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Will not play

but I don’t think it has anything to do with his hand.

—Dave

by Dave on Jul 20, 2008 4:25 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Now there is some real reporting.

Integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

by prezofdeath on Jul 20, 2008 4:30 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

That sounded sarcastic, but it really wasn't

Appreciate the reporting, Dave. You and whoever was the “big sponsor” are awesome.

Integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

by prezofdeath on Jul 20, 2008 4:30 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

TrueHoop Update

(UPDATE: I just spoke to Bayless, he says the hand is fine and he is playing.)

??

by ColoradoBlazerFan on Jul 20, 2008 4:35 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

WT heck?!

I thought he was with USA team?

Integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

by prezofdeath on Jul 20, 2008 4:44 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

No Bayless?

Time to start drinking.

Bayless4Ever

by Sabonis4Ever on Jul 20, 2008 4:30 PM PDT   0 recs

TiH told me, "I like the way he thinks."

Integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

by prezofdeath on Jul 20, 2008 4:34 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Nothing

He’s the MVP

by Dave on Jul 20, 2008 4:45 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Bayless is warming up

Don’t know what that means, but every word we’ve had says he isn’t playing.

by Dave on Jul 20, 2008 4:40 PM PDT   0 recs

On Truehoop it says

they spoke to Bayless and his hand is fine and he IS playing… what a warrior!

by JoeBlazer on Jul 20, 2008 4:51 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

OK

Nate McMillan says he may try to play.

Maurice Lucas says he probably won’t play.

Take it for what it’s worth.

—Dave

by Dave on Jul 20, 2008 4:44 PM PDT   0 recs

Interesting

I guess we’ll find out in a few minutes.

Integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

by prezofdeath on Jul 20, 2008 4:46 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Bayless has a twin

He’s the basketball version of The Illusionist. Christian Bale is the only person secretly aware of his doppleganger.

A Time For Heroes,
It's not right for young lungs to be coughing up blood
And it's all
It's all in my hands
And its all up the walls
Well the stale chips were up and the hopes stakes were down
Until Kp came into Town!
'Sing it Petey!

by Dheepan on Jul 20, 2008 4:47 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

the latest: he is not listed as a starter

"You'd rather say 'whoa' than 'giddyup.'" ~ Dean Demopoulos

by Ben. on Jul 20, 2008 4:46 PM PDT   0 recs

so it's the Petko show?

Fo sho?

A Time For Heroes,
It's not right for young lungs to be coughing up blood
And it's all
It's all in my hands
And its all up the walls
Well the stale chips were up and the hopes stakes were down
Until Kp came into Town!
'Sing it Petey!

by Dheepan on Jul 20, 2008 4:47 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Petko's stats for tonight:

Points: 16
Rebounds: 4
Assists: 2
Shouldabeenassists: 22

Integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

by prezofdeath on Jul 20, 2008 4:48 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

If this was around the horn, you'd be getting inside info bonus points.

Integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

by prezofdeath on Jul 20, 2008 4:47 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

no offense to batum

but he even looks a little tentative in the layup line

"You'd rather say 'whoa' than 'giddyup.'" ~ Dean Demopoulos

by Ben. on Jul 20, 2008 4:48 PM PDT   0 recs

The dude needs some self confidence

Is there a steroid you can take for that?

Integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

by prezofdeath on Jul 20, 2008 4:49 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

It is called

Bayless juice.

Bayless4Ever

by Sabonis4Ever on Jul 20, 2008 4:51 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

You mean this stuff?

If SB Nation will show it…lol their picture thing is really getting annoying.

Integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

by prezofdeath on Jul 20, 2008 4:53 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

haha

nice….i do see it

Bayless4Ever

by Sabonis4Ever on Jul 20, 2008 5:05 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I promise

I will have broadband before the the season starts,this rural land line sucks.

by southern oregon on Jul 20, 2008 4:51 PM PDT   0 recs

Promise kept

If you are in range of a cell phone tower then my company provides unlimited nation-wide mobile broadband (no contract), you don’t need to wait for DSL or cable: www.millenicom.com

by dvcastle on Jul 20, 2008 5:15 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

OT a little bit here

but just read that DJ Augustin’s points were like 19.7 a game, with only 1.7 assists per game.

And he’s a “true point guard”

Bayless’ is putting up at least 1.7 a game I’d wager.

Integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

by prezofdeath on Jul 20, 2008 4:52 PM PDT   0 recs

Wilkommen

zu Summer League

by Dave on Jul 20, 2008 4:54 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

bayless just presented with the player of the tourney

i screwed up and didnt get a picture of it

sorry

just realize he didnt break the bayless face at all even though his mom presented it to him

"You'd rather say 'whoa' than 'giddyup.'" ~ Dean Demopoulos

by Ben. on Jul 20, 2008 4:55 PM PDT   0 recs

Ben, why bother?

Couldn’t you just use a file picture? Other than mom, same shot.

—Dave

by Dave on Jul 20, 2008 4:56 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

"I'd like to thank my mom, my dad, and all who helped me attain this great achievement.

And Mister Tim Duncan, for being such a great role model.”

Integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

by prezofdeath on Jul 20, 2008 4:58 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Whats up with channelsufing?

it says live event….....

Bayless4Ever

by Sabonis4Ever on Jul 20, 2008 5:02 PM PDT   0 recs

Tape-delayed again

Curse you, NBA.com.

by torsoheap on Jul 20, 2008 5:09 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

bayless

giving high fives to all the starters as if he was an assistant coach

"You'd rather say 'whoa' than 'giddyup.'" ~ Dean Demopoulos

by Ben. on Jul 20, 2008 5:02 PM PDT   0 recs

It'll be interesting

to see how Batum steps up in this game. If at all.

by Dave on Jul 20, 2008 5:05 PM PDT   0 recs

He doesn't seem like a 'step up' player just yet

If he DOES play really well everyone will say he stepped up but I’d bet it was just a coincidence.

And I really like him, I’m jus’ sayin’ yo…

I hope he continues to try to take the ball at the hoop like early yesterday, because they all looked good and just were a bit off.

by Mortimer on Jul 20, 2008 5:08 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Batum is doing

his “don’t pass me the ball” shuffle.

And tonight the part of Jerryd Bayless will be played by J.R. Pinnock.

by Dave on Jul 20, 2008 5:09 PM PDT   0 recs

bayless with large icepack on his left hand

could be a prop

"You'd rather say 'whoa' than 'giddyup.'" ~ Dean Demopoulos

by Ben. on Jul 20, 2008 5:09 PM PDT   0 recs

Isn't he already cold enough? What are they trying to do to him?

Actually one article I read said he was giving autographs to tons of little kids and stuff. Made him sound like a really friendly guy. Any truth to that, sideline reporters?

Integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

by prezofdeath on Jul 20, 2008 5:11 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

He's given a few I think

And don’t call me a sideline reporter. I’m not blonde.

by Dave on Jul 20, 2008 5:14 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Not a NATURAL blonde...

"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"

by timbo on Jul 20, 2008 5:15 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

The carpet is blonde

Dave dyes the curtains to be taken seriously

by Mortimer on Jul 20, 2008 5:16 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Blazer fans

appear to be rocking the signage.

by Dave on Jul 20, 2008 5:11 PM PDT   0 recs

Any I <3 Darius Miles signs?

Integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

by prezofdeath on Jul 20, 2008 5:13 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

now bayless's ice pack is wrapped

the plot thickens

"You'd rather say 'whoa' than 'giddyup.'" ~ Dean Demopoulos

by Ben. on Jul 20, 2008 5:11 PM PDT   0 recs

Wait...wait...

There is condensation on the ice pack. I repeat, condensation on the ice pack.

Stay tuned.

by Dave on Jul 20, 2008 5:12 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

We've hit critical temp, critical temp--I repeat--critical temperature!

Integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

by prezofdeath on Jul 20, 2008 5:14 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I guess a WNBA game went long?

It hasn’t started yet on NBA tv.

by Mortimer on Jul 20, 2008 5:13 PM PDT   0 recs

So, what exactly happened the first 7 mins?

The game just came on for NBA tv viewers.

by Mortimer on Jul 20, 2008 5:14 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I want detailed play by play

Numbers, how far the shot was, how it bounced around the rim, where the defense was, how tight the shoes were, EVERYTHING NOW TODAY PRONTO.

by Mortimer on Jul 20, 2008 5:15 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Pinnock has been scoring a ton

Petteri has been ball-handling.

Hill has his own fan club.

by Dave on Jul 20, 2008 5:15 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Zombie 51 blew that rebound, NOH for easy put back 2.

"He shoots....................... he scores!!!"

by timbo on Jul 20, 2008 5:15 PM PDT   0 recs

without the weight of jerryd bayless hanging over the team

we are off to a great start

obviously he has been holding us back

"You'd rather say 'whoa' than 'giddyup.'" ~ Dean Demopoulos

by Ben. on Jul 20, 2008 5:15 PM PDT   0 recs

summer league ewing theory

"You'd rather say 'whoa' than 'giddyup.'" ~ Dean Demopoulos

by Ben. on Jul 20, 2008 5:16 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

He's a cancer

And the hand injury is the cure.

by Mortimer on Jul 20, 2008 5:16 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs