Gameday Open Thread: Blazers vs. Thunder--Post Game Edition
by Dave on Nov 1, 2009 6:15 PM PST
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PrintDiscuss the last dregs of the game plus all of the usual post-game topics in this thread. The recap will be coming later. Until then, have at it!
--Dave (blazersub@yahoo.com)
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"I like whatever metric makes a Blazer look better." jonestr
Reporter: Four assists tonight too, Travis. You're starting to shed that idea that you're just a shooter. You're starting to pass the ball more too...
Travis: (Deadpans) Aw, I just got tired..
tony luftman cursed us
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
"New Man Law: If you don't show up for the draft you don't get to come later if you're picked. If you believe in yourself, show up and sit there. If nobody else believes in you, take it and cry like a man...in front of the cameras."
-Dave
GO BALZERS!
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 Nov 1, 2009 6:21 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Let's do this
"I like whatever metric makes a Blazer look better." jonestr
Reporter: Four assists tonight too, Travis. You're starting to shed that idea that you're just a shooter. You're starting to pass the ball more too...
Travis: (Deadpans) Aw, I just got tired..
outlaw freakin scares me!!
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
"New Man Law: If you don't show up for the draft you don't get to come later if you're picked. If you believe in yourself, show up and sit there. If nobody else believes in you, take it and cry like a man...in front of the cameras."
-Dave
n why can't oden block those
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
"New Man Law: If you don't show up for the draft you don't get to come later if you're picked. If you believe in yourself, show up and sit there. If nobody else believes in you, take it and cry like a man...in front of the cameras."
-Dave
n why can't andre nail 3's like blake
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
"New Man Law: If you don't show up for the draft you don't get to come later if you're picked. If you believe in yourself, show up and sit there. If nobody else believes in you, take it and cry like a man...in front of the cameras."
-Dave
This game should be a loss in both teams brackets
M 80- So what does Portland give up? Big D- Nothing, Pritchard is such a genius that teams just give him players for free. (Comments from Blog a Bull on July 9, 2009)
by JWise on Nov 1, 2009 6:24 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
If not both,
at least for the “Thunder”
by Bicycle Rider on Nov 1, 2009 6:29 PM PST up reply actions
blake!!
i still want you off the bench
bayless leaves over my dead body
andre miller>hedo, blake
START MILLER
the ref's r out to get us...
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
"New Man Law: If you don't show up for the draft you don't get to come later if you're picked. If you believe in yourself, show up and sit there. If nobody else believes in you, take it and cry like a man...in front of the cameras."
-Dave
This game confirmed my suspicions
that, contrary to popular belief, the Thunder still suck.
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by CaptainSexyJacob on Nov 1, 2009 6:27 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Haha
"I can cross 'stab Hitler to death' off my list of cool crap I thought I'd never get to do." -Brock Samson
Also, COMCAST SUCKS!!!
by randommanthefirst on Nov 1, 2009 6:28 PM PST up reply actions
who r u people and where have you come from.
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
"New Man Law: If you don't show up for the draft you don't get to come later if you're picked. If you believe in yourself, show up and sit there. If nobody else believes in you, take it and cry like a man...in front of the cameras."
-Dave
I have faith that this will start a win streak
"I like whatever metric makes a Blazer look better." jonestr
Reporter: Four assists tonight too, Travis. You're starting to shed that idea that you're just a shooter. You're starting to pass the ball more too...
Travis: (Deadpans) Aw, I just got tired..
awesome
"No disrespect to Jeff Blake"
by Eat Politicians on Nov 1, 2009 6:29 PM PST up reply actions
cooool.....
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
"New Man Law: If you don't show up for the draft you don't get to come later if you're picked. If you believe in yourself, show up and sit there. If nobody else believes in you, take it and cry like a man...in front of the cameras."
-Dave
Later this week I'll give away the Powerball numbers.
by Oden_Favre_28 on Nov 1, 2009 6:29 PM PST up reply actions
right on!!
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
"New Man Law: If you don't show up for the draft you don't get to come later if you're picked. If you believe in yourself, show up and sit there. If nobody else believes in you, take it and cry like a man...in front of the cameras."
-Dave
can I get mine the following week, I kinda dont wanna share ya know.. i'll wait for second I don't mind
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
"New Man Law: If you don't show up for the draft you don't get to come later if you're picked. If you believe in yourself, show up and sit there. If nobody else believes in you, take it and cry like a man...in front of the cameras."
-Dave
Yup, also
The Blazers won the NBA championship in 2011, 2012, 2014 and 2015. Blazers lost to the newly reformed Seattle SuperSonics in 2013, who were able to clone the entire 1996 Chicago Bulls teams in their primes, sadly though they only had a lifespan of 1 year. Greg Oden become a monster for the rest of his career, but admitted to steroid use at the end of his career. Regardless he still made it into the hall of fame, ironically Pete Rose is still denied the baseball hall of fame. Brett Favre come out of retirement and lead the Packers to 3 straight superbowl victories before retiring for good.
by Oden_Favre_28 on Nov 1, 2009 6:42 PM PST up reply actions
Durant sucks.
The TV announcers for OKC do not seem smart (either that, or they aren’t very good at saying what they mean), but they don’t talk as much as others so that is nice.
*Unless KP has a secret plan that makes this statement incorrect.
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FTs....
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
Grits
Hilarious
"I can cross 'stab Hitler to death' off my list of cool crap I thought I'd never get to do." -Brock Samson
Also, COMCAST SUCKS!!!
by randommanthefirst on Nov 1, 2009 6:30 PM PST reply actions
Give Oden a rebound
Deserves a dbl-dbl
"What happened to Bayless anyway? Did he turn into a pumpkin? Most teams don’t just let #11 picks rot." - Xiane
pft... if he can't get one against the thunder he don't deserve one.
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
"New Man Law: If you don't show up for the draft you don't get to come later if you're picked. If you believe in yourself, show up and sit there. If nobody else believes in you, take it and cry like a man...in front of the cameras."
-Dave
Oden/Outlaw need to learn how to tag team those rebounds.
They usually fight each other.
*Unless KP has a secret plan that makes this statement incorrect.
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God
I hate how he has superstar status.
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by CaptainSexyJacob on Nov 1, 2009 6:32 PM PST up reply actions
SUCK IT OKC!!!
The Kings have the best bench I’ve seen. There are easily 14 guys on this team good enough for every bench in the league. Now if we could only get some starters, I’d totally jizz in my pants.
Kings fan
actually made 2 for 2 in the stretch run!
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
Nice shooting from Blake tonight
Good on him
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
Honestly, I don't know why Greg
fights hard for position. Our offense pretty much ignores the center.
by Stryder9 on Nov 1, 2009 6:33 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
He's already there,
might as well get some exercise.
by Bicycle Rider on Nov 1, 2009 6:34 PM PST up reply actions
Rec'd
The worst part is the wings look at the pass and just hold it until the D recovers. Throw the thing
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
steve blake shakes the ref's hand real classy....
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
"New Man Law: If you don't show up for the draft you don't get to come later if you're picked. If you believe in yourself, show up and sit there. If nobody else believes in you, take it and cry like a man...in front of the cameras."
-Dave
The Blazers + Thunder players sure seem friendly.
Are Blake and Etan Thomas dating?
*Unless KP has a secret plan that makes this statement incorrect.
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Durant will invite Oden over for dinner after the game.
Thay are permanent buds. They can laugh at the draft hype together – therapeutic.
"Travis went all wang-dang diddly wubba SPROING wow-wow on everybody " Dave's recap, season opener
blake + thomas
weren’t they teammates on the wiz
A win's a win
hopefully we figure ourselves out and start playing well when we get home
"I can cross 'stab Hitler to death' off my list of cool crap I thought I'd never get to do." -Brock Samson
Also, COMCAST SUCKS!!!
by randommanthefirst on Nov 1, 2009 6:34 PM PST reply actions
Man Kevin Durant just did horribly...
Was it really Blazers defense that made him go 3 of 21?
The Kings have the best bench I’ve seen. There are easily 14 guys on this team good enough for every bench in the league. Now if we could only get some starters, I’d totally jizz in my pants.
Kings fan
He was 3 for 17
In our last game against them last year.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
If Durant only played against the Blazers people would be talking about Oden as the best of his class.
Durant would be the notable flop.
*Unless KP has a secret plan that makes this statement incorrect.
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Anyone else watching the Grizzlies - Nuggets game?
Go Rudy (Gay) !!
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by CaptainSexyJacob on Nov 1, 2009 6:35 PM PST reply actions
Marty Blazer: "There's no excuse for bad play — it's just a lack of effort."
Dude gets it.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Martell is quickly becoming
my favorite guy on the team.
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
Martell is >K&be!
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
"New Man Law: If you don't show up for the draft you don't get to come later if you're picked. If you believe in yourself, show up and sit there. If nobody else believes in you, take it and cry like a man...in front of the cameras."
-Dave
Oden grabs the last board for his double double. Only bright spot tonight?
Aut disce, aut discede; manet sors tertia, caedi
Thats just a given, though, right?
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by Occam's Blazer on Nov 1, 2009 6:39 PM PST up reply actions
Durant really passes the ball well.
OMG I just jizzed in my France
15-10 Durant. But Oden had 10 boards to Durant's 5
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by Occam's Blazer on Nov 1, 2009 6:36 PM PST up reply actions
Oops- actually 16-12 in the points department
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by Occam's Blazer on Nov 1, 2009 6:41 PM PST up reply actions
Mania...
like Blazer Mania!
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
NO PICS IN THE GAME DAY THREADS!!!
World's phoniest apology-- "I'm sorry."
by bow4meow on Nov 1, 2009 6:37 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
lol
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
"New Man Law: If you don't show up for the draft you don't get to come later if you're picked. If you believe in yourself, show up and sit there. If nobody else believes in you, take it and cry like a man...in front of the cameras."
-Dave
Blazers made a mistake by not telling Channing to shoot 3s as opposed to long twos. With all our stat geeks, you'd think someone would have been on that.
Not that he’ll keep it up at this pace, but the Suns are using him much more intelligently than the Blazers did.
I always said
He had talent, he just wasn’t going to get a chance with us.
His style is also not our style. Too much back to the basket for NAte.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I seriously doubt the coaching staff was actively telling him to shoot long 2's
If anything, they just weren’t emphasizing his need to step back and make 3’s. I’m sure with Phoenix’s style of play, they’ve done there best to tell him to shoot the long ball.
"Ain't nothin' in this world for free."
hard to believe anyone missed his secret ability to hit 3's
considering his first four seasons he was a combined 20 for 70 beyond the arc
World's phoniest apology-- "I'm sorry."
Either way really
If you hit 1 of 20 three pointers, it’s still more efficient than 1 of 30 2-pointers with a toe or foot on the line.
Oh, gotcha
Just saying that even when the shots aren’t going in, the three pointer is still more efficient when you eventually hit one, vs the long two pointer.
It’s just never a good idea to take a shot with a foot on the line. Frye seems to have fixed that now.
i guess
33% from 3 is the same as 50% from 2 range… but there are alot of players whose range doesn’t quite eek beyond the arc. So an inch or two can make a real difference, especially if a guy has to consciously check whether or not he’s behind the line as opposed to shooting the shot without double checking
World's phoniest apology-- "I'm sorry."
Durant just can't get it done against us
Doing that without Thunder killer LMA is pretty good.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I liked the first 5 mins. of the game.
We were making a concerted effort of moving the ball and going inside first. Why do we go away from that?
I'm at work and didn't get to watch the game
What’s up with Aldridge?
"The match in Los Angeles is a good opportunity to begin to demonstrate that we want to make war." Rudy Fernández (translated)
Banged knees
He’s fine and probably could have come back but decided not to.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
lol
Nuggets can’t miss this quarter
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by CaptainSexyJacob on Nov 1, 2009 6:40 PM PST up reply actions
Stat Bo has only taken 6 shots
How very un Stat Bo like.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
relentless
I guess it works as long as you have a captain capable of steering the ship (Billups)
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
I hope LMA isnt out
I can’t handle 30+ minutes of Travis Outlaw. Also, Rudy only got 13 minutes tonight, strangeness. Every blazer that played scored as well with 5 people in double figures….
According to the Mikes
He could have come back but decided it wasn’t worth the risk.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Rudy looked off tonight...
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by Occam's Blazer on Nov 1, 2009 6:42 PM PST up reply actions
He only took 3 shots
They were doing a good job getting out on him on the 3s.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Yeah, but he looked hesitant to drive even when he had Collison on him a couple times. Has to be able to take advantage of that mismatch
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by Occam's Blazer on Nov 1, 2009 6:48 PM PST up reply actions
the bench played poorly
except for Travis of course. Andre Miller had a terrible line. His total lack of an outside shot really seems to have been exposed. He’s not doing anything to take away Blake’s starting position
World's phoniest apology-- "I'm sorry."
Blake definately showed why he should be on the court at the end tonight
With that kick out from Roy for the 3 that really put it away.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
that really ought to be Rudy IMO
Roy-Rudy-Web-LMA-Greg, or Trout instead of LMA if he’s out a while.
Isn't Roy also a slow starter?
He seems to struggle at the beginning of seasons.
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by CaptainSexyJacob on Nov 1, 2009 6:47 PM PST up reply actions
it seems like he's going a fraction of his real speed.
am I just imagining things, or is he actually as slow as he appears?
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
seems he is not as slow as he is playing
It seems he’s looking for Andre Iguadala and having to remind himself he isn;t playing for the 6ers anymore
World's phoniest apology-- "I'm sorry."
lmao.
The Andre-Andre connection was something of beauty, wasn’t it.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
I'd rather see webster continue to sky up.
he’s already got 3 highlight reel dunks.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
it's good to see
Web could really make the Trail Blazers offense extremely potent with his ability to shoot and slash. The defensive hustle is just gravy
World's phoniest apology-- "I'm sorry."
Yeah
On a side note, the OKC announcers were saying he was “so horrible on defense last night that he only played 14 minutes”. I was like, whaat? I’m sure that’s what happened with Nic Batum, too, when he didn’t play many minutes last year…:P These guys just don’t realize all the players we have vying for minutes.
in the post game interview w/MB
Web said the team got on his case about getting outworked and he had no excuse for that… So I didn;t notice it really but apparently Web did..
point is he bounced back strong
World's phoniest apology-- "I'm sorry."
he doesn't make excuses for himself.
not sure if it was a fair jab, though, on the part of OKC announcers
I doubt it... didn;t sound fair and balanced
who were their announcers— O’reilly and Hannity?
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Yeah- they were awful
Especially at the end of the game, blaming the Blazers for “uglying” it up. It takes 2 to tango, and it was Etan who was holding and elbowing down in the post…
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by Occam's Blazer on Nov 1, 2009 7:18 PM PST up reply actions
I think Andre needs more time to learn his teammates styles of play
but right now with the ball he looks incredibly out of sync
World's phoniest apology-- "I'm sorry."
NOne
According to the Mikes he wanted to come back in the second half but Jay Jensen said that he’d be fine if he sat out.the rest of the game. Looked fine on the bench late.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
seriously, thank god.
We either need another 4, or pendy needs to come back super fast (and look really good).
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
Yup
He probably could have gone but they’ll need him against Atlanta and SA this week.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
If Bargnani played his first year like he has started this year, Roy wouldn't have won ROY.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
yeah, Bargnani has improved. He's a weapon on offense now.
He still makes LMA look awesome on D and on the glass though.
So if Bargs played like a 5 year vet he would win ROY over a rook? I agree.
You looking for a good time?
my point was along those lines, yes.
even Shelden freaking Williams had a double double a few nights ago. Randy Foye scored 16 a game last year.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
Al Jefferson & Ryan Hollins
Not to totally discount his performance, but he’s not exactly going up against Dwight Howard.
"Ain't nothin' in this world for free."
Ryan Hollins has the length and athleticism to give Andrea Bargnani trouble, but Al Jefferson is ...
definitely a glorified Zach Randolph. For the Minnesota T’wolves, getting a good return on Jefferson should be one of David Kahn’s top priorities. Trading the draft rights of Ricky Rubio to the New York Knicks next summer for unprotected first-round draft picks in 2012, 2014, and 2016 should be another order of business.
Dear Paul Allen:
Waive Patty Mills & sign Ime Udoka.
Sincerely,
AK1984
3-2 Yankees 5th
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I hate baseball.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
I know why Durant was off tonight.
He was shown on ESPN last night on the sidelines in Stillwater watching his Texas Longhorns beat Oklahoma State. We all said we hoped Texas would win big and he would do a little celebrating. It’s a theory but it could be right.
yep
I was wondering if how happy his team would be if they saw him at that game last night…
Oden With Double double
Yeah first of year
"Knowledge will get you from A to B. Creativity will get you anywhere." Einstein
And he missed a couple boards too
Due to bad missed over the back calls.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
We should lead the league in rebounds
If we stop leading in TO’s we will be ok
by southern oregon on Nov 1, 2009 6:56 PM PST up reply actions
seriously,
I’ve noticed that the game seems to be called differently for perimeter players and for bigs. He can get mauled fighting for rebounds and position and never get a call, but guards/forwards can drive from the perimeter, initiate a light touch and draw a foul. No consistency between the perimeter and the post officiating.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
We need some 7'+ refs that know what its like to get mauled in the post
I also hate the Wade play where a player lowers his head and shoulder and bowls into a post player to get a foul call
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by Occam's Blazer on Nov 1, 2009 6:56 PM PST up reply actions
problem is,
roy tries to do the same thing, (albeit to limited effect). I don’t mind the game being called uniformly (definitely will make us more formidable defensively as our centers won’t foul out constantly if refs swallow their whistles instead of calling a foul whenever an opposing guard flails to the ground after losing the ball out of bounds)
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
I think there is a difference between Wade and Roy's game though.
It seems Roy makes an attempt to get to the rim. While he might yell to draw attention he rarely throws himself into the opposing players. He seems like he’s actually attempting a shot, rather than simply trying to draw free throws.
taking off homer glasses
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by Occam's Blazer on Nov 1, 2009 7:03 PM PST up reply actions
I haven't seen Wade at all this year, and only saw him last year during
the home blowout. So I won’t comment on his game here as I am not well informed, other than knowing he is tops in the league at getting to the line. I agree with you though that Roy’s game is different, that’s why I put that disclaimer that he does it to a “limited effect”. I love Roy’s game because he is so under control, except for when he is about to shake and bake or cross over, and then you’re just like “I can’t believe he did that”.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
Agreed. Roy when he's on is amazing
Roy= Scalpel
Wade= Bowling Ball
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by Occam's Blazer on Nov 1, 2009 7:11 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
excellent analogy.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
That's the way the NBA is being officiated
Refs protect the stars and shooters. It has become more and more a perimeter-shooting, slash to the basket type of game.
yea I know,
sometimes I think those rules were only implemented in order to give K@be a fighting chance at emulating MJ.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
See the restricted area
Or as I call it, the “Shaq rule” Implemented so Shaq could dunk on people without always getting called for charging.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I hate the restricted area
that rule has got to go. And while they are at it get rid of the defensive 3 second call which apparently is like offensive holding in football and can be called whenever the refs feel like.
World's phoniest apology-- "I'm sorry."
That was due to the elminiaton of illegal defense
This is only slighly more understandable than that was.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
To be fair there is a safety arguement to be made in the implimentation of the restricted area.
If, as fans, we want to see highlight dunks we have to protect the players from being undercut while they are in the air, at full speed, around the rim
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by Occam's Blazer on Nov 1, 2009 7:09 PM PST up reply actions
Highlight dunks are fine
on fast breaks with no defense back… but Joel shouldnt get the whistle because his heel is on the line and his arms stright up when Jeff Green comes flying into the key out of control
World's phoniest apology-- "I'm sorry."
Agreed
But as a basketball player being undercut is one of the worst feelings in the world. Some discretion should be given to referees as to whether the offensive player is out of control or not, while still protecting the offensive player. How, I have no idea…
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by Occam's Blazer on Nov 1, 2009 7:16 PM PST up reply actions
being undercut
I see just as much if not more players being undercut knowing all they have to do is the lambo leap into the bigs knowing they get the call. The rule was designed to make the game more interesting to the lame-o couch-bot who needs to see nba jam type dunks to remain entertained… BOOM SHAKALAKA!!
World's phoniest apology-- "I'm sorry."
I would agree that
players throw themselves into bigs to get calls. However, there is a difference between that play and a player jumping into the air and having an opposing player slide underneath him, establishing position under the rim. i think players need a safe landing zone
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by Occam's Blazer on Nov 1, 2009 7:27 PM PST up reply actions
its a contact sport that involves risk of injury
and I hear what you are saying. But under the rim shouldn’t extend out as far as the restricted zone does. Under the rim is under the rim. Not under the rim, let them play D
World's phoniest apology-- "I'm sorry."
My arguement to that is that since players in the NBA are jumping from so far away,
they need the extra space to land. However, your point is well taken that players should have to weigh the risk of being injured with the reward that would come from throwing themselves at the basket in order to get a shot from closer in
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by Occam's Blazer on Nov 1, 2009 7:40 PM PST up reply actions
the latter would really benefit us right now...lol
But it’s left in place to limit the over-effectiveness of playing zone in the paint, versus driving scorers (which make the games more exciting and TV-friendly)
Lakers-Hawks is off to a good start on League Pass
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
Hee, Joe Johnson with 11 of ATL's 14.
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Hopefully Joe gets 50
There’s already Artest related grumbling in LA, dissension in the ranks is fine by me
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
I still want to see an on court fight between Kobe and Artest
That’d be awesome.
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What is the Artest grumbling due to?
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by Occam's Blazer on Nov 1, 2009 6:57 PM PST up reply actions
Lack of D
Tendency to shoot his team out of games.
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So Artest being Artest? Who woulda thunk it. His D was slipping even last year
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by Occam's Blazer on Nov 1, 2009 7:00 PM PST up reply actions
Too much shooting
not enough D
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
He just got a 4-points play
Against Kobe, sweet.
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He was like that at UCLA
Often reckless and trying too hard to make the difference himself.
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but he was drawing fouls like crazy.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
He'll be a good player
Just needs to learn to play under control more.
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yea,
good thing we didn’t get a chance at him, he would be riding the pine just like Bayless.
In fact, I think Westbrook should be used as proof that Bayless needs minutes on the court. Almost makes you feel bad that the blazers are in “win now” mode.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
I agree 100%
except, even in “win now” mode, I think Bayless would help this team if given minutes
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
Last year's team no,
but this year’s team yes. The execution is so bad right now, I don’t think another fearless driver would hurt at all.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
why can't Bayless get 5 minutes a half
to just come in and try to frustrate their PG?
World's phoniest apology-- "I'm sorry."
Someone tell Nate it's JBs sophomore season
and Dante is carrying the team’s luggage this year
World's phoniest apology-- "I'm sorry."
Agreed
How about those painful, -276 (per 48, lol) minutes Nate has Steve and Andre together
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
are you serious?
they are -276 together per 48? That is obscene.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
From the department of made up #s
My bad, thought the self-lol made it clear I was kidding. Obviously, I didn’t make the joke clear.
I am serious, though, about Miller-Blake being a poor combo. Rather than do that, even in limited minutes, I’d go with Bayless
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
I agree with you
I was just curious where you can get stats about what lineups have been used and whatnot. 82games hasn’t updated for this season last time I checked…
I'd love to see the numbers on that combo
It has been ugly (or at least it looks that way)
I hate Comcast.
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I believe in Greg Oden
I didn't understand the Andre lane violation
anybody catch on to what MB and Rice were saying about that? They made it sound like the ref was getting uppity on ’dre
World's phoniest apology-- "I'm sorry."
not sure if you deliberately used that word,
but I’d advise against it.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
Cant cross the 3 point line until after the ball is released
They said that it is never called in the nba. Cant say I have ever seen it happen before..
That wasn't the problem. Miller was supposedly talking with the ref while the OKC player was shooting. It was the refs fault that he didn't tell him to get behind the line.
You looking for a good time?
it sounded like the ref was telling andre where to be
and andre sorta non-chalanted the ref who then blew the “dont upstage me” whistle
World's phoniest apology-- "I'm sorry."
I've never seen traveling called on one team 5 times in one quarter either...
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by Occam's Blazer on Nov 1, 2009 7:22 PM PST up reply actions
Thats because we've never seen Outlaw so intent on the dribble drive
by Bicycle Rider on Nov 1, 2009 7:25 PM PST up reply actions
Haha
Oh- and #25?
Not sure if that was an insult…
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by Occam's Blazer on Nov 1, 2009 7:28 PM PST up reply actions
melo is lights out right now.
Looks like a man on a mission.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
Neither team is playing much D
At all. Memphis shooting 58%, Denver 56%.
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ugly win is still a win
Finally the boys sealed the deal and kept OKC from coming back at the end. But damn, it was ugly.
Impressed with Webster and Oden the last few games, besides those two FT’s in the Denver game.
Impressed by TO's renewed effort on boards
He’s getting better at timing those jumps.
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i fail at embedding stuff
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRbD—OsXQA&feature=sub
Trade for Luis Amundson!!Do it KP!!
by CroRupt on Nov 1, 2009 7:42 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Damn
Foot: check
Launching zone (F*in’ deep): check
Landing zone (Etan Thomas’s grill): check
Welcome back air Martell!!!
I'll never forgive management for not airing the preseason!!!
by DribbleDriveDish on Nov 1, 2009 9:48 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Tied. I can go to bed in peace. This counts.
But slowly things happen that they cannot help and the Blazers Fellowship of the Ring begins to break apart
Channing Frye's numbers are an aberration to start the season, so he'll come back down to earth.
Regarding Nate McMillan, there’s several reasons to criticize him — such as his inability to coach the pick-and-roll on other side of the ball, his lack of tactical skills on offense, avoidence of establishing a proficient low-post game with his prodigious pivotman, rigid nature, et cetera — yet, you can’t entirely blame him for Frye’s ineffectiveness last season. Besides, Frye’s huge games have come against the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves — which are two teams that make me gag — so that’s not an impressive feat in my book.
Dear Paul Allen:
Waive Patty Mills & sign Ime Udoka.
Sincerely,
AK1984
yeah, I think the Blazers should have emphasized "no long twos with your foot on the line" to Frye
but to be fair, he wasn’t making any of his shots last year and was frankly all around terrible. Frye has traditionally shot well every other year, so he was due to be “on” this year. He’ll continue to be a poor rebounder and defender, but at least he’ll be somewhat of a weapon on offense now that he’s shooting 3s. It will be interesting to see what % he ends up with.
... and 5 rebounds in 36 minutes.
Phoenix’s system may be the most shooter friendly in the league, especially with Nash. Even Tim Thomas played decently on offense for them. Frye will likely put up better numbers (though probably not at the current level), but that only means is that he is a somewhat better fit there than maybe on any other team.
damn memphis scored 122 points
if we play them, i dont see us scoring that much
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it was a very fast paced game. When they play us, the pace will be much slower.
Memphis is an improved team this year, but the Blazers still ought to be able to handle them.
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