Gameday Open Thread: Blazers vs. Jazz--Second Half
by Dave on Nov 28, 2009 7:15 PM PST
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d fence d fence d fence!!!!!
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
hay hay hay
The Dude: Hey, careful, man, there's a beverage here!
by cavejunctionblazer on Nov 28, 2009 7:16 PM PST reply actions
Great day for KGW to stop working on my cable box.
Who’s buying drinks?
But I love you :-(
by Mortimer on Nov 19, 2009 7:04 PM PST
I could be watching this on television!?!
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
i don't recommend it.
At least the Jazz announcers aren’t too annoying on my illegal method of viewership.
But I love you :-(
by Mortimer on Nov 19, 2009 7:04 PM PST
do you
really want to SEE the blazers get outplayed this badly?
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((o))
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it'd beat searching for a stream before it got yanked....
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
so is everyone screaming for Nates head? Or a trade?
Just being sarcastic. But sheesh, we look outta sync…
The Dude: Hey, careful, man, there's a beverage here!
by cavejunctionblazer on Nov 28, 2009 7:17 PM PST reply actions
Rudy will score 15 in the 3rd quarter
I really hope he does. The Blazers, McMill, and my fantasy team all really need him to.
""Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious."-Charles Shackleford of the NCSU basketball team" - Basketbawful
So how about that weather--lol
The Dude: Hey, careful, man, there's a beverage here!
by cavejunctionblazer on Nov 28, 2009 7:19 PM PST reply actions
what happend to oden/
did he get 3 fouls? is that why nate pulled him with 2 mins left in the 2nd quarter?
it's nate!
why else? lol
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
Nope - only 2
Frustrating to see, Utah made its run right after Joel got in
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 28, 2009 7:20 PM PST up reply actions
If it involves making the interwebs unhappy
phase 1 is complete. Seriously, I get he wants GO to have fouls to spare in the 2nd half, but sometimes you need to go game by game
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 28, 2009 7:22 PM PST up reply actions
...to lose the game?
Really?
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
"We're shooting 100 percent - 60 percent from the field and 40 percent from the free-throw line." - Norm Stewart
to prevent him from picking up his third
effectively benching him for expected foul trouble.
great trust, eh?
The only thing on our side is it is highly unlikely the Jazz
will continue to shoot 69% from the field
Actually...
If our defense keeps letting them catch the ball 3 feet from the basket, it’s very possible.
"Rudy is not everyday a shooter," Fernandez said. "He's defense. He's passes. He's assists."
HAND IN FACE
Like the immortal Doug Collins once said, “if a team scores more than 100 points, and keeps its opponent to less than 100 points, they will likely win the game.” THAT IS THE METHOD FOR SUCCESS
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
"We're shooting 100 percent - 60 percent from the field and 40 percent from the free-throw line." - Norm Stewart
and in the junk.
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
I know from experience that Miller taking a jumpshot is worthy reason of suicide
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
"We're shooting 100 percent - 60 percent from the field and 40 percent from the free-throw line." - Norm Stewart
If this game would get made into a movie, Roland Emmerich would direct it
Ceterum censeo Lakers esse delendam
it could be that bubba sparxxx song "ugly"
The Dude: Hey, careful, man, there's a beverage here!
by cavejunctionblazer on Nov 28, 2009 7:22 PM PST up reply actions
or Uwe Boll
it’s almost that bad
Come on you gotta listen unto me,
lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
by HurraKane212 on Nov 28, 2009 7:37 PM PST up reply actions
not yet, but it isn't lookin to change directions ...
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
where's batum n outlaw when you need em!!!!!
by portlandgiirl91 on Nov 28, 2009 7:22 PM PST reply actions
what is smh.
also, it’s thanks to your “waa” that I got to hear that. Of course my wife says that waaambulance is not new.
you should weld my waaambulance back together
first time i remember hearing ‘waaambulance’ was on sixth sense but it wasn’t new then.
by galacticlove on Nov 28, 2009 8:08 PM PST up reply actions
wow - what a game - these guys are suffering from L-Tryptofan poisoning
The Dude: Hey, careful, man, there's a beverage here!
by cavejunctionblazer on Nov 28, 2009 7:22 PM PST reply actions
these injuries man.
batum and outlaw i really miss em now
ok back to the game for me--catch yall after
The Dude: Hey, careful, man, there's a beverage here!
by cavejunctionblazer on Nov 28, 2009 7:23 PM PST reply actions
d fence d fence d fence!!!
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
PLAY GO
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
"We're shooting 100 percent - 60 percent from the field and 40 percent from the free-throw line." - Norm Stewart
Williams lighting us up
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)
/blake!!
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
I just noticed the empty seats
Were they empty all game? In Utah on a Saturday night against a long time rival?
Meh they're probably hanging over from BYU vs. Utah
What else would they be doing?
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
"We're shooting 100 percent - 60 percent from the field and 40 percent from the free-throw line." - Norm Stewart
blazer ball!!!
Nooooo
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
GO gets away with one there
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)
Steve shake and Blake
scorin in the paint at will
by CunninghamForMVP on Nov 28, 2009 7:26 PM PST reply actions
I chuckle when Blake scores inside.
It’s almost like he catches the defense off guard that he actually shot the ball inside.
d fence d fence d fence......
foul?? cummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmonnnnn!!!
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
fence fence fence fence fence
No d. That’s what de Blazers have been playing so far
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
"We're shooting 100 percent - 60 percent from the field and 40 percent from the free-throw line." - Norm Stewart
get em back in it marty!!!
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
Aldridge!!!
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
11 pts!!
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
back to 13
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
feed oden!!
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
Feed him a hamburger that you stole from Kevin Durant!
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
"We're shooting 100 percent - 60 percent from the field and 40 percent from the free-throw line." - Norm Stewart
Nooooo
Yesss!!!
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
ughghghghgh
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
Wheels: The mustard came off the hot dog, there.
But I love you :-(
by Mortimer on Nov 19, 2009 7:04 PM PST
why didn't roy pass to aldridge there?
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
because McMill told him to feed Greg Oden?
Spaldings?
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
"We're shooting 100 percent - 60 percent from the field and 40 percent from the free-throw line." - Norm Stewart
ODEN!
ODEN ODEN ODEN ODEN ODEN ODEN
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
"We're shooting 100 percent - 60 percent from the field and 40 percent from the free-throw line." - Norm Stewart
SEND NATE MCMILL OUT THERE
Since he can’t seem to manage Miller and Blake properly. He was a good PG, right?
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
"We're shooting 100 percent - 60 percent from the field and 40 percent from the free-throw line." - Norm Stewart
16 points....
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
14
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
Nice shot by Roy
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)
12 oops
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
Williams absolutely destroying us
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)
Steve Blake makes Aaron Brooks look like MJ
And Tyronn Lue. And every other guard who has an ounce of speed.
Steve Blake makes D Will seem like John Stockton
Seriously, DWill is like on pace for 34 points, 20 assists, 5 steals
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
"We're shooting 100 percent - 60 percent from the field and 40 percent from the free-throw line." - Norm Stewart
there's Roy we know!! woot Woot!!!
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
Boozer outquicks GO and that should be all for the quarter
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)
And the game. Game over
Land Rondo.
"He needs to realize that he can't stop every shot, especially from a smaller and offensively potent player. Get your hands up, make him shoot it over you, but let him shoot every once in a while. They score a little but you stay in the game a lot. And when you stay in the game...smashy smashy!" Dave on Greg Oden
by loyal_blazer on Nov 28, 2009 7:31 PM PST up reply actions
I wnat oden to smash boozer's face
Frye-lock and I'm on top rock you like a cop
is Joel mad? was there a midget smackin him around on the bench....
I hope sooo… he’s commin in.
Play mean Joel!! play mean!!!
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
absolutely inexcusable
'Cuse 88-Cornell 73. My Big Red failed to beat the spread by 2 points. Hence the new avatar.
...
thats what tends to happen when a team is shooting nearly 70%
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by brandonmitchell on Nov 28, 2009 7:32 PM PST up reply actions
game over.
'Cuse 88-Cornell 73. My Big Red failed to beat the spread by 2 points. Hence the new avatar.
1 board for joel.. go joel go!!
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
There ya go boyyyyyy
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
very nice
Frye-lock and I'm on top rock you like a cop
Meanwhile, Boozer has 7 assists?!?!?!
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
"We're shooting 100 percent - 60 percent from the field and 40 percent from the free-throw line." - Norm Stewart
ohhhh dodged a bullet... ..
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
webster and dante rebound. I like that
Land Rondo.
"He needs to realize that he can't stop every shot, especially from a smaller and offensively potent player. Get your hands up, make him shoot it over you, but let him shoot every once in a while. They score a little but you stay in the game a lot. And when you stay in the game...smashy smashy!" Dave on Greg Oden
JOEL!!!
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
Sup guys ..just thought I'd chime in with a big YUCK
I was hoping for some fire tonight….still waiting..
At some point we’re going to have to stop running plays for Oden and concede any points he gets on offense will come from putbacks. I was hoping last night was a bad ngiht but he looks pretty bad tonight too with one exception where he probably traveled.
Blazer Fan
d fence ...d fence... d fence!!!
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
cummmmmon guy's!!!
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
JOEL SCORES A BASKET!
Extra-ordinary
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
"We're shooting 100 percent - 60 percent from the field and 40 percent from the free-throw line." - Norm Stewart
Aldridge!!!! 11 point game!!
were in it!! to win it!!
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
NOOOOOO
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
Derron Williams is raw
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)
Boozer's been drinking too much of the stuff Brewer's making
He’s absolutely on fire. 20 points, 8 boards, 7 assists
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
"We're shooting 100 percent - 60 percent from the field and 40 percent from the free-throw line." - Norm Stewart
uhhhghghghgh... no no no no no...
our 3 point Defence is non existant!!!
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
Bright side
Steve Blake has made all of his shots that aren’t threes
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
"We're shooting 100 percent - 60 percent from the field and 40 percent from the free-throw line." - Norm Stewart
Yall should trade Batum and Outlaw for Rudy Gay
The Grizzlies have some of the worst GMing and Ownership. they won’t realize that Batum and Outlaw are out
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
"We're shooting 100 percent - 60 percent from the field and 40 percent from the free-throw line." - Norm Stewart
oh wow... ok... well.. we need some serious man to man D training.
something.
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
62-76 we're biting our nails... on the ropes... it's now or never.. cummmon team!!!!!
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
KYROLO FESENKO TIME?
Time for Pryz to put up 10 points in a row.
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
"We're shooting 100 percent - 60 percent from the field and 40 percent from the free-throw line." - Norm Stewart
oh wow....
…..turnover… rudy-to – lma
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
Well, Dre is either hurt or surly right now
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)
that was all roy's awsome D
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
64-80 we lost...
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
FAIL
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
"We're shooting 100 percent - 60 percent from the field and 40 percent from the free-throw line." - Norm Stewart
put your hand in his face roy
Frye-lock and I'm on top rock you like a cop
no nate wants to get fired... theres no other expenation.
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
He landed really hard last night and hurt his back,
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
Is the Blazers defense that bad tonight or
are the Jazz that hot tonight?
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
A little of both
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 28, 2009 7:39 PM PST up reply actions
Mostly our defense is just that bad.
"Rudy is not everyday a shooter," Fernandez said. "He's defense. He's passes. He's assists."
LMA's D is straight crap lately
Land Rondo.
"He needs to realize that he can't stop every shot, especially from a smaller and offensively potent player. Get your hands up, make him shoot it over you, but let him shoot every once in a while. They score a little but you stay in the game a lot. And when you stay in the game...smashy smashy!" Dave on Greg Oden
Boozer and Williams looking like Stockton and Malone
I wonder if Utah regrets matching Milsap’s contract?
by Basketball Smurf on Nov 28, 2009 7:39 PM PST reply actions
Nah, as said in the first half thread having AK and Millsap off your bench isn't a bad lineup
Ceterum censeo Lakers esse delendam
i was thinking more along the lines of the owner and his pocket book..
with AK47 and Milsap off the bench they are deep and come at you in waves along the front line. If they keep playing like this they could challenge anyone in the Playoffs
by Basketball Smurf on Nov 28, 2009 7:41 PM PST up reply actions
Boozer is looking so nice lately.
he’s having a great year.
of course, power forwards taking jump shots won’t get you far in the playoffs unless you have someone in the post to get them open ala Yao.
I'm just not crazy about player nick names...
by Hipster Olympic Team! on Nov 28, 2009 7:41 PM PST up reply actions
LaMarcus Aldridge would like to have a word with you... maybe
by Basketball Smurf on Nov 28, 2009 7:44 PM PST up reply actions
well LaMarcus is playing on the right team
with a big man who can pass. The core of this roster is very solid. they really need a point guard though. Blake is crap, Andre is old, and J-Bay can’t shoot.
I'm just not crazy about player nick names...
by Hipster Olympic Team! on Nov 28, 2009 7:51 PM PST up reply actions
64-84 20 point lead 3rd 2:05 left.
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
We can come back from this.....
it ain’t over until we see howard in….
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
did he dress for this? lol
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
um. it's over.
I'm just not crazy about player nick names...
by Hipster Olympic Team! on Nov 28, 2009 7:41 PM PST up reply actions
Anyone good in the lottery this year JK
Land Rondo.
"He needs to realize that he can't stop every shot, especially from a smaller and offensively potent player. Get your hands up, make him shoot it over you, but let him shoot every once in a while. They score a little but you stay in the game a lot. And when you stay in the game...smashy smashy!" Dave on Greg Oden
Well
if we got John Wall, I could forgive us…
Come on you gotta listen unto me,
lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
by HurraKane212 on Nov 28, 2009 7:44 PM PST up reply actions
Nah, 1 to 100 they have a 14.5
Land Rondo.
"He needs to realize that he can't stop every shot, especially from a smaller and offensively potent player. Get your hands up, make him shoot it over you, but let him shoot every once in a while. They score a little but you stay in the game a lot. And when you stay in the game...smashy smashy!" Dave on Greg Oden
by loyal_blazer on Nov 28, 2009 7:40 PM PST up reply actions
if this was one game...its one thing.. but two consecutive games.
change needs to happen. something. bench someone. start some new…mainly as a motivation tool …. if not, then coach needs to go (not because its his fault 100%, because its the few options left).
what the hell is wrong with the Blazers?
I jut don’t see the same heart and desire lately that we have grown accustomed to. It’s a shame ’cause without it we are going nowhere fast. First round flameouts are not gonna cut it with as much talent as we have.
Well in a nutshell,
they have played their hearts out for a while, overachieving with subpar coaching. They have burned out a lot of energy and desire and it’s catching up.
Land Rondo.
"He needs to realize that he can't stop every shot, especially from a smaller and offensively potent player. Get your hands up, make him shoot it over you, but let him shoot every once in a while. They score a little but you stay in the game a lot. And when you stay in the game...smashy smashy!" Dave on Greg Oden
by loyal_blazer on Nov 28, 2009 7:42 PM PST up reply actions
Nate has lost the team.
They’re going to give up 70% shooting for a game. Time for a trade or a firing…someone has to light a spark if McMillan can’t.
If Nate has lost the team
then they’d better not make a trade. Teams always make that mistake when the coach is the problem. I’m really starting to worry we’re repeating the Bulls’ history.
Your confusing thesis has captured my attention. Tell me more.
by terryisntbald on Nov 28, 2009 7:44 PM PST up reply actions
I agree.
But something will give if this garbage continues much longer.
by Free Bayless on Nov 28, 2009 7:45 PM PST up reply actions
nah
i’m a bulls fan. you guys have way too much talent for that. I’d be more worried about repeating the Kings history.
by Basketball Smurf on Nov 28, 2009 7:45 PM PST up reply actions
Like the Bulls we have one weakness we haven't fixed for years
just like how the bulls were a post threat away from being title contenders, the blazers are the right point guard away. We could have traded for someone like Billups or Hinrich like how the bulls could have gotten Gasol for some of their young players who weren’t on the team 2 years later anyways.
Your confusing thesis has captured my attention. Tell me more.
by terryisntbald on Nov 28, 2009 7:50 PM PST up reply actions
if I see any similarity
its that Paxson fell in love with “his guys” and I think Pritchard/Nate are doing the same things as well. There is this fear of changing the team. There are so many Blazers players the team refuses to trade, its hard to get the guys you need. You want Billups, Hinrich, etc. but they aren’t willing to give anyone up to get them. That is how you end up with Miller.
However, one problem the Bulls had the Blazers do not, is that there was no clear pecking order. Nobody knew who the Bulls best player was. With the Blazers, the pecking order should be Roy, Oden, Aldridge. Get players to fit in with that, and the Blazers should be fine.
by Basketball Smurf on Nov 28, 2009 7:55 PM PST up reply actions
In interviews he's talked about that
he said how much he likes all the guys and that makes it harder to part with them, so there is a real concern that he’s losing his objectivity. I think part of it is that if he traded away 3 or 4 or our guys for one player you’re basically saying “this is the final move” so if it doesn’t work out you get fired, but you can just have a really good team for a longer time. I doubt KP is just trying to do nothing and save his job, but that fear of making the one move is a little bit of a factor.
Your confusing thesis has captured my attention. Tell me more.
by terryisntbald on Nov 28, 2009 8:08 PM PST up reply actions
Nate, meet hot seat
'Cuse 88-Cornell 73. My Big Red failed to beat the spread by 2 points. Hence the new avatar.
by jksnake99 on Nov 28, 2009 7:42 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Hate to think it.......
But Bill Simmons is starting to look not to far off from his predictions about this team..
by jordanneale on Nov 28, 2009 7:42 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Someone in the JD just said the same thing. Not so much his wins prediction, but about not making the next step and getting in conflict with the coach.
Ceterum censeo Lakers esse delendam
He said what a lot of Blazer fans were
he just was more over the top with the 41 wins, but all the stuff about Miller not fitting and us getting him just to get something was stuff that everyone was saying. And usually “drill sargent” coaches are good with young teams but wear out their welcome once they get good.
Your confusing thesis has captured my attention. Tell me more.
by terryisntbald on Nov 28, 2009 7:46 PM PST up reply actions
I still don't think Miller is the problem.
I think the drill sargeant coach without the Xs and Os and game planning doesn’t work with players who have been paid.
by Free Bayless on Nov 28, 2009 7:49 PM PST up reply actions
yeah, that looks dead on.
'Cuse 88-Cornell 73. My Big Red failed to beat the spread by 2 points. Hence the new avatar.
Sad
But I will not be surprised if this team can only squeeze out 41 wins. Don’t get me wrong I don’t think that’s what is going to happen, but I wouldn’t be surprised.
by jordanneale on Nov 28, 2009 7:55 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Right now they look like about a 48 win team
obviously not in this game, but overall this season. The problem is if you lose 7 games you’re supposed to win (like Memphis at home) then you’re at 41.
Your confusing thesis has captured my attention. Tell me more.
by terryisntbald on Nov 28, 2009 8:09 PM PST up reply actions
foul on joel?
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
The Portland Trail Blazers. Where "we're making Kyrylol Fesenko and Hasheem Thabust look good" happens.
Ceterum censeo Lakers esse delendam
by Norsktroll on Nov 28, 2009 7:43 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Don't forget jamaal tinsley.
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
I'd make a highlight video
but neither has any non-Portland highlights
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 28, 2009 7:45 PM PST up reply actions
We're down by 20 to Utah
One of the players needs to step up and set an example
by CunninghamForMVP on Nov 28, 2009 7:43 PM PST reply actions
hahahahah
what are you going to get for Blake and Juwan?
I'm just not crazy about player nick names...
by Hipster Olympic Team! on Nov 28, 2009 7:44 PM PST up reply actions
just what this team needs.
a 2nd rounder to cut at the end of summer league…
I'm just not crazy about player nick names...
by Hipster Olympic Team! on Nov 28, 2009 7:50 PM PST up reply actions
i don't like seeing this happen to such talented players
by portlandgiirl91 on Nov 28, 2009 7:43 PM PST reply actions
LMA is soft
he needs to get his butt kicked by Boozer a few more times before he learns how to play more physical ball.
our team is still VERY, VERY young.
I'm just not crazy about player nick names...
by Hipster Olympic Team! on Nov 28, 2009 7:45 PM PST up reply actions
What is our best win this year?
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
We don't have a good win. Spurs have been awful on the road.
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
OKC is a good home team this year.
That’s our best win.
'Cuse 88-Cornell 73. My Big Red failed to beat the spread by 2 points. Hence the new avatar.
But Durant was 3-21.
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
Roy was 5-18 or whatever
'Cuse 88-Cornell 73. My Big Red failed to beat the spread by 2 points. Hence the new avatar.
But still, our best win nearly a quarter of the way through the regular season
is against the thunder.
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
our schedule has been soft serve
The only really good team we have played so far is Atlanta
Garden Variety Internet Denizen
WORD UP.STAY.FRESCO
This is why there was some concern
when they played badly against those bad teams and barely won.
Your confusing thesis has captured my attention. Tell me more.
by terryisntbald on Nov 28, 2009 7:55 PM PST up reply actions
In all fariness to Nate, he is missing Batum and Trout.
But, I have been on his coaching for 2 years. Not just the last few games. I also questioned him playing Trout so much in the first place.
Land Rondo.
"He needs to realize that he can't stop every shot, especially from a smaller and offensively potent player. Get your hands up, make him shoot it over you, but let him shoot every once in a while. They score a little but you stay in the game a lot. And when you stay in the game...smashy smashy!" Dave on Greg Oden
I like Nate
but this is a league where it’s much easier to change coaches than players. I’m preaching patience, but he needs to get a good game out of these guys soon
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)
Wait till the end of December...
The heat will be on Nate. The upcoming schedule looks nasty. We’re going to have to learn to sink or swim. Treading won’t cut it anymore (thankfully).
LMA isnt even touching Boozer what a lady
Land Rondo.
"He needs to realize that he can't stop every shot, especially from a smaller and offensively potent player. Get your hands up, make him shoot it over you, but let him shoot every once in a while. They score a little but you stay in the game a lot. And when you stay in the game...smashy smashy!" Dave on Greg Oden
horrible interior defender
'Cuse 88-Cornell 73. My Big Red failed to beat the spread by 2 points. Hence the new avatar.
Getting a hand up on a 15 foot jumper isnt even terrible interior D, just Zbo-ing it
Garden Variety Internet Denizen
WORD UP.STAY.FRESCO
If LMA were a lady he would have slapped Boozer up side the head.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
who knew the key to this team was Travis outlaw...we all thought the heart was with Roy..where is travis?
is he on the bench… is he attending practices? where is travis?
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
Travis would be checking Boozer.
ouch…
I'm just not crazy about player nick names...
by Hipster Olympic Team! on Nov 28, 2009 7:46 PM PST up reply actions
are you trolling?
I'm just not crazy about player nick names...
by Hipster Olympic Team! on Nov 28, 2009 7:46 PM PST up reply actions
Whats Larry Brown up to after the season is over?
Land Rondo.
"He needs to realize that he can't stop every shot, especially from a smaller and offensively potent player. Get your hands up, make him shoot it over you, but let him shoot every once in a while. They score a little but you stay in the game a lot. And when you stay in the game...smashy smashy!" Dave on Greg Oden
I'm hoping for "hating on Gerald Wallace and shipping him out"
But that could work too
Ceterum censeo Lakers esse delendam
his new "jump shot" got a good sniff, yes.
“meet the new jumper
same as the old jumper”
I'm just not crazy about player nick names...
by Hipster Olympic Team! on Nov 28, 2009 7:47 PM PST up reply actions
Nate: "offensley we didnt play well on offense. Defensley we didnt play well on the defensive side of the ball"
Land Rondo.
"He needs to realize that he can't stop every shot, especially from a smaller and offensively potent player. Get your hands up, make him shoot it over you, but let him shoot every once in a while. They score a little but you stay in the game a lot. And when you stay in the game...smashy smashy!" Dave on Greg Oden
Well, this was all good fun, but it's time to watch the Lakers.
"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
go warriors!!
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
GSW BEAT LAKERS
Then Kings win in LA 103-84. Kobe scores 2 points on 0-39 shooting.
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
"We're shooting 100 percent - 60 percent from the field and 40 percent from the free-throw line." - Norm Stewart
nighty night sleep tight.
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
next game is on tuesday
that break better be enough for the blazers
by portlandgiirl91 on Nov 28, 2009 7:49 PM PST reply actions
when is the last time the Blazers won in Utah?
Damon’s last second shot?
I know it’s been more recent than that but…
wow. the Blazers can’t win big Western conference games on the road yet.
they’ll get there eventually.
I'm just not crazy about player nick names...
by Hipster Olympic Team! on Nov 28, 2009 7:49 PM PST reply actions
durig the 13 game win streak 2 years ago
'Cuse 88-Cornell 73. My Big Red failed to beat the spread by 2 points. Hence the new avatar.
Getting embarassed after getting embarassed at home against the Griz
Is pretty embarassing
Garden Variety Internet Denizen
WORD UP.STAY.FRESCO
they are not going to win at home either.
Land Rondo.
"He needs to realize that he can't stop every shot, especially from a smaller and offensively potent player. Get your hands up, make him shoot it over you, but let him shoot every once in a while. They score a little but you stay in the game a lot. And when you stay in the game...smashy smashy!" Dave on Greg Oden
by loyal_blazer on Nov 28, 2009 7:50 PM PST up reply actions
no way
Utah is not a great road team. they have no post game.
I'm just not crazy about player nick names...
by Hipster Olympic Team! on Nov 28, 2009 7:52 PM PST up reply actions
I fear that the players aren't going to care what McMillan says at this point.
They’ve reached that point where they don’t want to hear from Sarge.
by Free Bayless on Nov 28, 2009 7:51 PM PST up reply actions
Blazers need interior scoring.
It is totally pathetic that a team as big and talented as the Blazers is dead last in points in the paint. Aldridge is soft and Oden is still very raw offensively and other than miller, our guys are AWFUL at getting the ball to our big guys. No way we can win a title being last in points in the paint.
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
how do you get more points in the paint though?
go to Oden more? Put Aldridge down there?
by Basketball Smurf on Nov 28, 2009 7:51 PM PST up reply actions
Just saying its a glaring weakness.
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
start bayless and tell him to drive until he fouls out or breaks his neck.
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
Roy no hustle. Hes been stripped more times in the last 5 games than I have seen him in his whole career.
Land Rondo.
"He needs to realize that he can't stop every shot, especially from a smaller and offensively potent player. Get your hands up, make him shoot it over you, but let him shoot every once in a while. They score a little but you stay in the game a lot. And when you stay in the game...smashy smashy!" Dave on Greg Oden
also true
his decision making doesn’t seem like its been there
Garden Variety Internet Denizen
WORD UP.STAY.FRESCO
I'm pretty sure our defense still sucks...
"Rudy is not everyday a shooter," Fernandez said. "He's defense. He's passes. He's assists."
Goes to show that our #1 D was a product of our weak opposition...
We’re in for a rude awakening with the schedule coming up.
Keep shooting them jumpers Blazers!
Land Rondo.
"He needs to realize that he can't stop every shot, especially from a smaller and offensively potent player. Get your hands up, make him shoot it over you, but let him shoot every once in a while. They score a little but you stay in the game a lot. And when you stay in the game...smashy smashy!" Dave on Greg Oden
How Many Blowouts Does It Take
For this Bum to get his walkin papers?
Bring on Avery Johnson! I bet you he’d light a fire within us and get us playing inspired ball with a defined system.
NATE IS ABSOLUTELY CLUELESS!!!
Game is off!!!
I’m out… done with the game. I’m tired of jump shot after jump shot…. no free throws… no sense of urgency… I give.
This might be Oden's first truly bad game of the year. 1 rebound.
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
He's not good enough to carry the team yet...
He’s going to struggle when the team struggles.
what?!?!?
Oden is playing ok.
I'm just not crazy about player nick names...
by Hipster Olympic Team! on Nov 28, 2009 7:54 PM PST up reply actions
3 for 5 from the field, but the fouls are crippling
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 28, 2009 7:54 PM PST up reply actions
rebounds & foul
over the last few games, those categories are going in the wrong directions.
Down by 27
I’m leaving
"Left hand, right hand, it doesn't matter. I'm amphibious." - Charles Shackleford
"We're shooting 100 percent - 60 percent from the field and 40 percent from the free-throw line." - Norm Stewart
Cunningham baby! thats what you miss when you turn it off folks!
Now give him a fat contract so he can disappear
Land Rondo.
"He needs to realize that he can't stop every shot, especially from a smaller and offensively potent player. Get your hands up, make him shoot it over you, but let him shoot every once in a while. They score a little but you stay in the game a lot. And when you stay in the game...smashy smashy!" Dave on Greg Oden
I'm done with this game.
Later.
Nate should be fired at the allstar break if there aren’t significant improvements by then.
'Cuse 88-Cornell 73. My Big Red failed to beat the spread by 2 points. Hence the new avatar.
Well somehow I dont think Nate will get fired after 2 bad games. It'll take 2 bad year.....this will be fun.
Land Rondo.
"He needs to realize that he can't stop every shot, especially from a smaller and offensively potent player. Get your hands up, make him shoot it over you, but let him shoot every once in a while. They score a little but you stay in the game a lot. And when you stay in the game...smashy smashy!" Dave on Greg Oden
later!
have fun.
I'm just not crazy about player nick names...
by Hipster Olympic Team! on Nov 28, 2009 7:56 PM PST up reply actions
12-7? hmmm.
it could be worse.
unfortunately, it doesn’t seem that any of the questions coming into this season have been answered. who is this team’s best point guard? hell if anybody knows…
I say with some rest Miller will get back to being a very effective player though.
I'm just not crazy about player nick names...
by Hipster Olympic Team! on Nov 28, 2009 7:55 PM PST reply actions
McMillan won't let Miller be effective.
by Free Bayless on Nov 28, 2009 7:56 PM PST up reply actions
i don't think roy will, but skrew it...
START bayless campaign starts today.
I’m on board.
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
More questions than answers.
I would really like to see just one road victory against a good team (Thunder are average at best). Most of our wins are against awful teams.
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
Strength of Schedule makes that record disconcerting if this trend continues
Which it may not continue.
GREAT JOB NATE, YOU COACHED ANOTHER JEWEL!!!
GO NATE! GO NATE!
who would have ever guessed the warriors are in oakland
by portlandgiirl91 on Nov 28, 2009 7:57 PM PST reply actions
It isn't all Nate's fault.
The schemes, game planning, and lack of ego-handling is his fault. The players deciding not to play hard is not his fault.
Changing coaches is much easier than changing the players though.
Agreed
The team has not brought the effort the last two nights. Nate has a share of the blame, but not all of it
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 28, 2009 8:00 PM PST up reply actions
I suppose when ur a player
and good schemes, game planning and lack of ego handling are not there your effort can dip every once in a while.
Land Rondo.
"He needs to realize that he can't stop every shot, especially from a smaller and offensively potent player. Get your hands up, make him shoot it over you, but let him shoot every once in a while. They score a little but you stay in the game a lot. And when you stay in the game...smashy smashy!" Dave on Greg Oden
by loyal_blazer on Nov 28, 2009 8:01 PM PST up reply actions
i don't want to watch this game anymore... but... I can't bring myself to turn it off... is that the signs of a problem?
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
Nah, you are a good fan my friend.
Land Rondo.
"He needs to realize that he can't stop every shot, especially from a smaller and offensively potent player. Get your hands up, make him shoot it over you, but let him shoot every once in a while. They score a little but you stay in the game a lot. And when you stay in the game...smashy smashy!" Dave on Greg Oden
by loyal_blazer on Nov 28, 2009 8:00 PM PST up reply actions
Blood is shooting out of my eyeballs
Embarassment. I’m tired of the commentators making excuses and all the folks saying don’t panic. Mike and Mike trying to be positive.
Let’s be honest – it’s a paper record based on beating awful teams.
There’s a bunch that needs to be fixed. With all of this talent, there is no excuse. They are playing worse than they did 2 years ago.
D fence!!! D Fence!!! Go Portland!!!! ...
… cry… gooo Portland…. snivel.
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
Oden showing signs of life.
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
hehehe
I'm just not crazy about player nick names...
by Hipster Olympic Team! on Nov 28, 2009 8:01 PM PST up reply actions
For those familiar with the Mariners
Bring out the Rally Fries
For those familiar with the Mariners, I would go with this favorite of ussmariner.com:
Past results are not a reliable indicator iof future performance. Results and performance are not always tied together.
by Free Bayless on Nov 28, 2009 8:03 PM PST up reply actions
Frustrating night
not the response i thought this team would give after being embarrassed yesterday
by CunninghamForMVP on Nov 28, 2009 8:01 PM PST reply actions
I expected it though
the starting lineup is just not getting this team off to a good start. no energy on D.
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by Hipster Olympic Team! on Nov 28, 2009 8:02 PM PST up reply actions
Im sure there will be adjustments
we can’t chalk these up to flukes, somethings gotta change. Never thought we’d miss Travis and Nic this much
by CunninghamForMVP on Nov 28, 2009 8:05 PM PST up reply actions
I'm still here.... it hurts though.
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
Watching with 1 eye
I hope they are learning something from tonight. Though so many things are going wrong that it’s hard to say where to start.
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oh thought it was for luck (with one eye thing)
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
Better days will come
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 28, 2009 8:03 PM PST up reply actions
I'm watchin' too. I like garbage time.
it’s when the Blazers I think are the real future of this team get to play.
and Oden out there in garbage time is pretty cool.
Nate went right to J-Bay off the bench. that’s not subtle.
changes are comin’, methinks.
I just J-Bay’s jumper catches up with his hustle.
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by Hipster Olympic Team! on Nov 28, 2009 8:04 PM PST up reply actions
Guys who I can definitively say played hard (not necessarily well or smart)
Bayless, Martell, Rudy, Cunningham, Oden. Everyone else looked like they were just floating out there
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)
Wife said ...
Wife accused me of being a fair weather fan. I say .. tough love.
These boys are paid too much to be soft on them. They stunk it up. Making Maynor and Fasenko (sp) look like all stars
At least Oden's bad games this year are like 10 pt nights.
Last year he had a bunch of 2 or 3 pt nights
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
he's looked ok to me.
I like Oden. I think he’s going to be sweet.
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by Hipster Olympic Team! on Nov 28, 2009 8:05 PM PST up reply actions
This does not hurt.
The Blazers were not winning a championship this year.
There is and will be some changes and improvements made. They have been there for a while. I think they start with coach. He needs to read Art of War or we need a new on.
The rest of the guys need to play on both ends, period, even you Brandon.
This is all about watching growth, or in this case regression LOL
Land Rondo.
"He needs to realize that he can't stop every shot, especially from a smaller and offensively potent player. Get your hands up, make him shoot it over you, but let him shoot every once in a while. They score a little but you stay in the game a lot. And when you stay in the game...smashy smashy!" Dave on Greg Oden
really? how convenient---I just fluffed my chest hair!
;)
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by Hipster Olympic Team! on Nov 28, 2009 8:06 PM PST up reply actions
:*(
:‘’’(
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by Hipster Olympic Team! on Nov 28, 2009 8:09 PM PST up reply actions
oden's for sure
really nothing better than that
by portlandgiirl91 on Nov 28, 2009 8:09 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah I recapped it below
They recreated it all the way down to letting the crowd in on it while he was signing paperwork in the back.
I appreciated it was a Laker fan.
If you're not watching the Utah broadcast, you missed them play a prank on a Laker fan
Made him think he won a million dollars (he even made a choke sign at Reggie after “hitting” the blindfolded shot.
Then gave him a “you got punked” novelty large check and all laughed at him.
Reggie gave a choke sign back at him afterward.
bahahaha everyone hates the Lakers they suck arskey
Land Rondo.
"He needs to realize that he can't stop every shot, especially from a smaller and offensively potent player. Get your hands up, make him shoot it over you, but let him shoot every once in a while. They score a little but you stay in the game a lot. And when you stay in the game...smashy smashy!" Dave on Greg Oden
by loyal_blazer on Nov 28, 2009 8:08 PM PST up reply actions
is a straight up man to man d illegal these days?
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
no kidding
Land Rondo.
"He needs to realize that he can't stop every shot, especially from a smaller and offensively potent player. Get your hands up, make him shoot it over you, but let him shoot every once in a while. They score a little but you stay in the game a lot. And when you stay in the game...smashy smashy!" Dave on Greg Oden
by loyal_blazer on Nov 28, 2009 8:09 PM PST up reply actions
I think we should just go ahead and loose by 30.
Sometimes you just need to get punched in the mouth.
Nothing Witty Here, move along.
Didn't we "get punched in the mouth" last night?
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
maybe we need two.
Nothing Witty Here, move along.
by DaNoose on Nov 28, 2009 8:11 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
last night was the mouth.
Utah has been working the body and is readying a stern groin kick as we speak.
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by Hipster Olympic Team! on Nov 28, 2009 8:10 PM PST up reply actions
Tonight it was like we spread our legs and asked them to kick us
Your confusing thesis has captured my attention. Tell me more.
by terryisntbald on Nov 28, 2009 8:12 PM PST up reply actions
Blazers look lazy
Not contesting shots, standing around on offense, keep thinking sheed or bonzi is on the floor. Roy seems to be doing a lot of standing around. Must be nice to have five years to just stand around. I am so disappointed in these last two games. Embarrassing!
It isn't all Nate's fault. The schemes, game planning, and lack of ego-handling is his fault. The players deciding not to play hard is not his fault.
I agree, but at the same time, It seems like his indecisiveness and lack of confidence is filtering down to the team. Nothing is stable with Nate except pulling Greg at the 6 minute mark, And pulling the hot man whenever he heats up….. Oh yea and completely setting Blake and the team up for failure.
Blake could be one of the best backup point guards, but Nate would rather him be one of the worst starters.
Quite Baffling Indeed.
by blaze1 on Nov 28, 2009 8:10 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
I just pointed out as a player if you feel all those things are lacking
your energy may start to lack after a while as well. Who wants to waste their energy on crap? Most people want to work smarter not harder.
Land Rondo.
"He needs to realize that he can't stop every shot, especially from a smaller and offensively potent player. Get your hands up, make him shoot it over you, but let him shoot every once in a while. They score a little but you stay in the game a lot. And when you stay in the game...smashy smashy!" Dave on Greg Oden
by loyal_blazer on Nov 28, 2009 8:12 PM PST up reply actions
aw
that’s not nice, Timster!
hehe.
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by Hipster Olympic Team! on Nov 28, 2009 8:11 PM PST up reply actions
Dwyane Wade is licking his chops
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
Oh Juwan...
what a waste of cap space…
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by Hipster Olympic Team! on Nov 28, 2009 8:12 PM PST up reply actions
that was supposed to be a new post...
oops.
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by Hipster Olympic Team! on Nov 28, 2009 8:13 PM PST up reply actions
Why is Deron Williams, Carlos Boozer and Mehmet Okur still in?
We took our starters out!
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
they heard we like to run up the score on weak teams and are giving the bully a beatdown.
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
ok who's fineing our forwards for rebounding?
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
Travis
Land Rondo.
"He needs to realize that he can't stop every shot, especially from a smaller and offensively potent player. Get your hands up, make him shoot it over you, but let him shoot every once in a while. They score a little but you stay in the game a lot. And when you stay in the game...smashy smashy!" Dave on Greg Oden
by loyal_blazer on Nov 28, 2009 8:13 PM PST up reply actions
Jerryd Bayless is our second-highest scorer
I doubt that’s what Nate had in mind this morning
Ceterum censeo Lakers esse delendam
the whole game plan so he can
start bayless next game.
and proclaim himself a genius …after 20,000 edgers screamed it first.. (not me though) but yeah.
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
It should be Miller, but Bayless will do at this point.
Avoiding having the Blazers’ 9th most potent offensive player in the starting lineup would be a welcome change.
by Free Bayless on Nov 28, 2009 8:19 PM PST up reply actions
Nighty Night Friends..
We fought hard, and now know we need some soul searching.
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
Start Bayless!
Am I lucky number 20,002?
by M'sin.. on Nov 28, 2009 8:16 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Are these two games the start of something bad?
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
I guess I am feeling a little pessimistic after these last two games.
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
an awakening I hope...
seeds are ugly if you really look at them, but they bloom into flowers… so… yeah.
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
The start of something bad was:
“Players need to earn their minutes” followed by Miller’s performances dominating Blake’s in the preseason followed by “We won 54 games with Steve Blake last year, I like what he does for us”.
by Free Bayless on Nov 28, 2009 8:20 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Mike Rice - 'does he need to change the lineup'
Duh?
1. Start Miller.
2. Play Bayless as backup. He needs to develop. Blake needs to be put out to pasture because he can only be ridden to the lottery.
3. Light a fire under Roy’s behind. He should be watching tape and having it pointed to him where he’s blowing it.
4. LA needs to stop playing soft. 6’11’’ and can barely rebound.
skrew that, just start bayless and reward those that look like they have a pulse.
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
His best move is to throw himself under the bus
His team would respect that he’ll do the same to himself that he’s done to others.
Ok, here's why it's all ok.
1. These games will start correcting those shiny numbers that covered up the problems Portland was still having.
2. KP is very, very aware of what’s going down. This is happening early enough in the season that adjustments can still be made.
3. Every truly great team has a period on the way up where the team struggles and the fans have a minor breakdown. They can get through this and become a stronger team.
by Timmay! on Nov 28, 2009 8:21 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Ironically the Jazz also built their confidence with a game against Chicago
Ceterum censeo Lakers esse delendam
Do you think any team in the NBA would be interested in Blake?
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
Too bad Outlaw got hurt.
Than maybe we could package travis and blake (both expiring contracts) for something decent.
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
Yeah...that probably should have happened last year with RLEC.
Cake baking is not a viable roster construction method.
by Free Bayless on Nov 28, 2009 8:27 PM PST up reply actions
look at the numbers
Sergio: 6pts, 47%Fg, 46% from 3, 1reb, 3 asts in 12mins
Blake: 8pts, 37%Fg, 37% from 3, 3rebs, 4asts in 30mins.
I'm far from a Blake supporter, but he hasn't been in a position to succeed.
Starting him as a SG magnified his weaknesses. He’s a 15-20 min per game backup PG.
by Free Bayless on Nov 28, 2009 8:29 PM PST up reply actions
Agree
it’s been said, but if they’re going to play him with Miller all he does is shoot 3s so Rudy should be in. I think Blake is like Joel, he can either be one of the best backups or worst starters in the league.
Your confusing thesis has captured my attention. Tell me more.
by terryisntbald on Nov 28, 2009 8:31 PM PST up reply actions
And Sergio is on the rise, after initially not getting PT at all
Ceterum censeo Lakers esse delendam
wtf pt. II
Our offense is completely out of sync… no one seems to know their role.
And our defense is softer than Wheeler’s waistline.
I love this team, super optimistic on its future still, but...
we are NOT contending this year, if someone in this braintrust doesn’t continually try to develop Bayless, then I’m sorry, that’s just pathetic
He fell really hard last night and apparently hurt his back.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
Yeah he may have played light minutes to prevent aggravating his hurting back.
Especially since the game was out of hand early.
He almost killed himself last night to get those 2 points during the 30-something run
Fell on his hip/back. Sprained his ankles before.
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Not sure why the Blazers played so soft tonight
it’s not like they didn’t just get a beat down last night. Pathetic. Just pathetic.
paging timg56
'Cuse 88-Cornell 73. My Big Red failed to beat the spread by 2 points. Hence the new avatar.
Post game thread up
http://www.blazersedge.com/2009/11/28/1176601/gameday-open-thread-blazers-vs#comments
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