Gameday Open Thread: Nets vs. Blazers--Pre-Game Edition

by Dave on Nov 25, 2009 6:00 PM PST in Gameday Threads

Is there any way on earth the Nets get their first win tonight? Barring a massive Portland breakdown, probably not. But you can talk possibilities and strategies right here until the game starts. You know the drill: respect, be on-topic, no streaming video links or requests for them.

--Dave (blazersub@yahoo.com)

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Blowout! Go Blazers!

Ceterum censeo Lakers esse delendam

by Norsktroll on Nov 25, 2009 6:02 PM PST reply actions

This game is gonna be within 10 points, I think.

"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

by timbo on Nov 25, 2009 6:03 PM PST up reply actions

After 1 quarter

"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely

by skywaker9 on Nov 25, 2009 6:03 PM PST up reply actions

Nets win by 17

IWR

by The Most Interesting Man in the World on Nov 25, 2009 6:14 PM PST up reply actions

you're kinda boring...

"Comcast executives eat puppies and kittens. And worst of all, they are L@kers fans."

by Eat Politicians on Nov 25, 2009 6:45 PM PST up reply actions

He lives vicariously through himself...

"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

by timbo on Nov 25, 2009 6:57 PM PST up reply actions

Niet for the Nets

It’ll be another big night for the Oden Monster.

"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely

by skywaker9 on Nov 25, 2009 6:03 PM PST reply actions

I would like to see Bayless own the nets just like he did last year

by tweener on Nov 25, 2009 6:04 PM PST reply actions

I hear Brandon was seen burning a flag and praying to the East in the parking lot before warmups...

But I love you :-(
by Mortimer on Nov 19, 2009 7:04 PM PST

by TheTinfoil on Nov 25, 2009 6:06 PM PST reply actions 1 recs

Canzano ....

is driving me nuts. This whole staged shock and his continued characterization of Roy as a diva is aggravating. The Diva in Portland time and time again is the one and only J Canzano. Plus the code language he keeps using on religion is just driving me crazy. Ask Tinfoil I am a dyed in the wool conservative, but the cheap allusions he’s making are trite and belittling.

Down with the Ruskies

by TheSabasFan on Nov 25, 2009 6:10 PM PST up reply actions

yep.

But I love you :-(
by Mortimer on Nov 19, 2009 7:04 PM PST

by TheTinfoil on Nov 25, 2009 6:16 PM PST up reply actions

As someone who disagreed (although it was a good conversation) over the Miller situation

glad that we have some common ground here. Canzano should be embarrassed – that was a baseless hit piece that was designed to do nothing but make Roy look bad. Add the fact that baldy had written about the exact same practice 11 months ago in a largely positive light and we have a hypocrite of the highest order on display.

The Blazerverse and The Wire: A comparison
Brandon Roy = Stringer Bell (smooth technician dedicated to his craft)
Nate McMiillan = Cedric Daniels (well intentioned leader, but he can be too rigid for his own good at times)
Martell Webster = Wee Bey Brice (straight up solider who follows orders; every organization needs these guys to be successful)
Jerryd Bayless = Marlo Stanfield (he's new to the game, but he's watching and waitng; he will take over and there will be casualties)
Rudy Fernandez = Jimmy McNulty (he gets results, but the leadership wishes he was less of a wild man; the ladies love him)
Greg Oden = Michael Lee (he started off a quiet kid, but he's beginning to tap in to his huge potential to change the game)
Andre Miller = Lester Freamon (do not let the laconic demeanor fool you, the veteran knows what's up)
John Canzano = Scott Templeton (scummy muckraker who stays up at night polishing his award)

by blazeraddict on Nov 25, 2009 6:24 PM PST up reply actions

Canzano should write for US Weekly

That is consistently the tone that he takes with every piece.
He is an gossip/entertainment writer stuck on a sports beat.

dinasour type of guys choir boys

by mittsabishy on Nov 25, 2009 6:33 PM PST up reply actions

The bald faced truth is

Canzano is just trying to stir up controversy with shame faced gossiping and innuendo. I really do hate to be a negative guy, but I could see nothing constructive in the article at all. It was just embarrassing for the Oregonian.

by Focus on Nov 25, 2009 6:18 PM PST up reply actions

Anyone want yo go to the game???

I have 2 tix in the 300’s I am giving away….if interested shoot me an email at 92watheyear@comcast.net asap and I will forward them to you via email

"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles

by 92wastheyear on Nov 25, 2009 6:06 PM PST reply actions

Going, going, gone

(Not to me, I’m the opposite of local.)

Ceterum censeo Lakers esse delendam

by Norsktroll on Nov 25, 2009 6:14 PM PST up reply actions

Thanks Norsk

I send them to Rudi….who is looking for someone to drive him…lol ….seeya all later …go Blazers!!!

"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles

by 92wastheyear on Nov 25, 2009 6:18 PM PST up reply actions

Go Blazers!

by bustabucket on Nov 25, 2009 6:07 PM PST reply actions

Go Trail Blazers!!

Dogs have Owners, Cats have Staff.

by bow4meow on Nov 25, 2009 6:10 PM PST up reply actions

Go Portland Trail Blazers!!!

by portlandgiirl91 on Nov 25, 2009 6:45 PM PST up reply actions

D Wade stinking it up in Orlando

Amazing the Heat are close, he’s 3/11.

"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely

by skywaker9 on Nov 25, 2009 6:08 PM PST reply actions

Oh and he just got Ted up

Nice job D Wade.

"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely

by skywaker9 on Nov 25, 2009 6:08 PM PST up reply actions

I can live with the Blazers losing some games this season, but not this one. Please lord, not this one.

by iCollective on Nov 25, 2009 6:08 PM PST reply actions

Or Friday vs. Memphis

I want to have a joyous time booing Stat Bo as his team loses again.

"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely

by skywaker9 on Nov 25, 2009 6:09 PM PST up reply actions

Ben’s on Talkin’ Ball tonight!!??

My team went to the playoffs in my first year.

by pxilpooshr on Nov 25, 2009 6:20 PM PST reply actions

also

Go Blazers.

My team went to the playoffs in my first year.

by pxilpooshr on Nov 25, 2009 6:20 PM PST up reply actions

Ben is on Talk'in Ball tonight.

I may have to check in after the game.

by JoeBlazer on Nov 25, 2009 6:21 PM PST reply actions

If Blazers win tonight - no practice on turkey day

-Quick

by levelhed on Nov 25, 2009 6:23 PM PST reply actions

I never like "sure" games

so I have to call this one a “must win”

Dogs have Owners, Cats have Staff.

by bow4meow on Nov 25, 2009 6:26 PM PST reply actions

Oden, Oden Oden....

while its only been 886 days worth…..

It still remains as pure as day 1; an oh so special dominant big man-a-coming our way day kind of dream that just may come true.

Rip City Baby

The Oden Era, Day 886

by Heymoe on Nov 25, 2009 6:26 PM PST reply actions

This game scares me

New Jersey should not be as bad as they are. Not good mind you, but they have some talent. Harris, Lopez, T. Williams, Lee, and CDR are legit starters or rotation guys. I smell a trap game…

by blazeraddict on Nov 25, 2009 6:26 PM PST reply actions

I love your sig

I haven’t seen all of the wire, but the comparisons I do get are quite good

Call Brandon Roy by his real nicknames: The Natural and Roybot. Lets put an end to "B-Roy"

by #7TheNatural on Nov 25, 2009 6:30 PM PST up reply actions

Thanks

Best show in TV history for my money.

by blazeraddict on Nov 25, 2009 6:33 PM PST up reply actions

Agreed

I love the Rex/Marlo comparison. Bonus for the Canzano/Templeton, where a story trumps journalism.

Still on the Rex bandwagon.

by dan_the_man on Nov 25, 2009 6:36 PM PST up reply actions

havin brews and watchin the game @ Big Al's w/ Gavin

Looking forward to a win, but we’re all leery of the Everest of trap games

Blazers win!

by The X-man on Nov 25, 2009 6:26 PM PST via mobile reply actions

Gavin probly gonna be braggin about the Rome show all night

anybody catch the big call of the day? Hilarious. Gavin is phony. Be sure to tell him I said so.

Dogs have Owners, Cats have Staff.

by bow4meow on Nov 25, 2009 6:29 PM PST up reply actions

I let him read it

He actually hasn’t talked much about it, til now when his dad asked him how it went

Blazers win!

by The X-man on Nov 25, 2009 6:35 PM PST via mobile up reply actions

fortunately I missed most of it

I did hear him talk about rehashing Chad’s worst moments which of course he promotes and then heard Chad balking at the threats of being suspended, which of course is another joke they have at the listeners expense.

Dogs have Owners, Cats have Staff.

by bow4meow on Nov 25, 2009 6:40 PM PST up reply actions

Not that it's a real worry,

but it worries me that the Nets haven’t won a game yet. They’re going to win a game sometime, you just wish it ain’t against you.

by JoeBlazer on Nov 25, 2009 6:29 PM PST reply actions

WEBSTERRRRRR

MARTELL WEBSTER WILL BE THE GUY WHO SCORES THIS NIGHT.

by Iwvelez on Nov 25, 2009 6:35 PM PST reply actions

Mavs on a 64 -34 run, 68 points after 2 quarters vs. Rockets.

Ceterum censeo Lakers esse delendam

by Norsktroll on Nov 25, 2009 6:37 PM PST reply actions

I'll tell you, after 6 guys beat Dallas on their own floor and they're back-to-backing with gusto against San Antonio tonight, the pain of the Golden State loss has been dramatically lessened...

"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

by timbo on Nov 25, 2009 6:38 PM PST reply actions