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Will Nate McMillan change his starting lineup?  Will the Blazers be able to slow down Tony Parker? Will Manu Ginobili kill any bats? Will DeJuan Blair grab 84 rebounds in a single game? Pressing questions that you should discuss here.

-- Ben Golliver | benjamin.golliver@gmail.com | Twitter

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the answers: yes. yes. no. no

Go Trail Blazers!!

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 5:36 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I disagree

I think Manu WILL kill another bat

by Bicycle Rider on Nov 6, 2009 5:41 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I think the bat will bite Manu

and he’ll get rabies

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 5:50 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

THE BAT LIVES!!!

I know less than half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.

by haildablazer on Nov 6, 2009 7:03 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Pounding the Rock has there eye on Outlaw

Don’t get any ideas Travis…. you’re red & black 4life… got it?!

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 5:41 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

something tells me pops won't like travis

bayless leaves over my dead body
START MILLER
B-Roy is selfish (that's not a joke anymore)

by thomasikehara on Nov 6, 2009 6:05 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

If anybody can get Travis to play a certain way it would be Pops.

That guy is not to be messed with.

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 6:07 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Any guesses of who will not play?

I say bayless, cunningham, pendegraph, mills and batum. Feels like howard will get some pt tonight

I will throw my mouthpiece across the court if I disagree with you.

by SabasforThree on Nov 6, 2009 5:46 PM PST via mobile reply actions   0 recs

Miller & Blake to start...

according to Brian Smith on twitter…
‘#Blazers expected to start Miller, Blake, Roy, Oden, Aldridge.’
‘Bayless expected to be first point guard off #Blazers’ bench’

http://twitter.com/blazerbanter

by Evanescent on Nov 6, 2009 5:51 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I hope this is a joke

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 5:52 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Is Rudy Out?

Trade players for picks and draft Cole Aldrich 2010

by jlarose78 on Nov 6, 2009 5:56 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't get it.

If you are starting Roy at SF, why not put Rudy at SG instead of Blake? I honestly don’t get it at all.

How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009

by douglast on Nov 6, 2009 6:13 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

From his blog, and a post a couple of days ago...

‘Personally, I feel very good physically, and my back is not causing problems.’

http://rudy5.net/blog/?lang=en

Taking him at his word, it seems that Nate just prefers Blake at SG.

by Evanescent on Nov 6, 2009 6:23 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't either

If you’re playing Blake with Miller and Roy he’s going to be off the ball and just out there to shoot 3s, so why not play Rudy who has more size and moves well without the ball. I don’t want to see Blake and Miller on the court at the same time.

Your confusing thesis has captured my attention. Tell me more.

by terryisntbald on Nov 6, 2009 6:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Go Trail Blazers!!

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 5:52 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Go Blazers!!!!

I know less than half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.

by haildablazer on Nov 6, 2009 7:04 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Bayless needs an opportunity

the PTB need some kind of spark… why not give Bayless a chance?

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 5:51 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Steve blake is not a starting 2-guard.

free bayless

by Cablinasian on Nov 6, 2009 5:52 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I agree

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 5:53 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

yes he is

stop rabble-rousing on Blake L-Train. You’re just being a rabble rouser. Rabbler!

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 6:01 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

He's not a starting anything

"What happened to Bayless anyway? Did he turn into a pumpkin? Most teams don’t just let #11 picks rot." - Xiane

by MadBlaze on Nov 6, 2009 5:59 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Because Rudy is clearly better than him

No way in hell do you play Bayless over Rudy unless Rudy is really hurting…

by Rudiculous on Nov 6, 2009 6:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

he doesn’t want it to be awkward with Steve on their summer road trips.

free bayless

by Cablinasian on Nov 6, 2009 5:57 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Nate McMillan : Steve Blake :: Nancy Lieberman : Anna DeForge

If anyone gets that reference, then kudos to said person(s).

Dear Paul Allen:

Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.

Sincerely,
AK1984

by AK1984 on Nov 6, 2009 7:31 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

I cheated - went with Google

Rec’d

I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden

by blazeraddict on Nov 6, 2009 7:32 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

He has another job offer under the table somewhere else

and is trying to hasten his departure out of Portland

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 6:01 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Nate's reasoning

From Blazer Banter:

“McMillan said he made the change because he wants to see increased movement, more speed and better flow in Portland’s offense.”

by IntergalacticP on Nov 6, 2009 7:25 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Should be

Rudy, Roy, Miller, Oden, LA with Bayless 1st off bench

Trade players for picks and draft Cole Aldrich 2010

by jlarose78 on Nov 6, 2009 5:57 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Yes.

Does he not realize how bad the three guard lineup has worked this year? Is he really so obsessed with Blake that he risks putting Roy against bigger guys offensively and defensively for more minutes a game?

This is just sad at this point.

by TSE on Nov 6, 2009 6:02 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Needs to but won't

If Blake has to start all year in Nate’s mind, we have issues.

"What happened to Bayless anyway? Did he turn into a pumpkin? Most teams don’t just let #11 picks rot." - Xiane

by MadBlaze on Nov 6, 2009 6:00 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Make it green

"What happened to Bayless anyway? Did he turn into a pumpkin? Most teams don’t just let #11 picks rot." - Xiane

by MadBlaze on Nov 6, 2009 6:03 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

How many Rec's does it take

on Blazer’s Edge?

"Get on board early," Black said, alluding to, what he feels, is a crop of up-and-coming players.

"I would tell those fans that we're going to play good baseball. We're going to play hard. We're going to have exciting young players..." -Bud Black

by The Kipper on Nov 6, 2009 6:27 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

more then the Nuggets site

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 6:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

lol

Found that out quickly.

That gameday thread was very soothing

"What happened to Bayless anyway? Did he turn into a pumpkin? Most teams don’t just let #11 picks rot." - Xiane

by MadBlaze on Nov 6, 2009 6:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

which would be?

5?

"Get on board early," Black said, alluding to, what he feels, is a crop of up-and-coming players.

"I would tell those fans that we're going to play good baseball. We're going to play hard. We're going to have exciting young players..." -Bud Black

by The Kipper on Nov 6, 2009 6:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

you visiting from PtR?

yea its 5 …

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 6:32 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Nah

I like the Blazers. Just new to this site… /Cough… more of a baseball fan… /cough

"Get on board early," Black said, alluding to, what he feels, is a crop of up-and-coming players.

"I would tell those fans that we're going to play good baseball. We're going to play hard. We're going to have exciting young players..." -Bud Black

by The Kipper on Nov 6, 2009 6:34 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

welcome

thought you were asking as a PtR’r cuz some goofballs from BE went to the Denver site and rec’d their puny game day thread to death

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 6:35 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks

I’ve lurked here for awhile. Just joined recently.

"Get on board early," Black said, alluding to, what he feels, is a crop of up-and-coming players.

"I would tell those fans that we're going to play good baseball. We're going to play hard. We're going to have exciting young players..." -Bud Black

by The Kipper on Nov 6, 2009 6:39 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Baseball it my primary sport too.

Not a Yankees fan though, more of a Notayankees fan.

I know less than half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.

by haildablazer on Nov 6, 2009 7:06 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Baseball it?

ugh

I know less than half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.

by haildablazer on Nov 6, 2009 7:07 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yes! Another baseball guy

Save me from he heathens in the JD

I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden

by blazeraddict on Nov 6, 2009 7:09 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

i'm a JD baseball guy.

Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse

by DrivetheLane on Nov 6, 2009 7:09 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

No wonder I agree with you so much

I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden

by blazeraddict on Nov 6, 2009 7:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Miller has shown nothing

all caps nothing. Why would anybody want Miller over Blake? I’m higher on Bayless right now then anybody and I think Bayless is never going to be a PG therefore has no long term existence in Portland. is the PG situation in Portland that whacked?

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 6:05 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Miller has shown a lot in the last ten years. Let’s give him some credit.

free bayless

by Cablinasian on Nov 6, 2009 6:06 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

agreed

but in the Nate system he hasn’t shown squatilly doo. Here comes Miller, the defender backs off giving him the 12 foot jumper. Miller penetrates. Entire Spurs team blocks shot.

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 6:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

he’s been successful for ten years and is always a horrible starter. Let’s give it more than five games.

free bayless

by Cablinasian on Nov 6, 2009 6:09 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

so what you are saying is the problem is Nate's system

yep, I agree

How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009

by douglast on Nov 6, 2009 6:14 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

well the talent is there

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 6:16 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Blake has shown nothing. all caps nothing.

free bayless

by Cablinasian on Nov 6, 2009 6:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Blake looked good against OKC

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 6:09 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

and he’s barely been able to dribble all season. a few more threes happened to go down against OKC.

free bayless

by Cablinasian on Nov 6, 2009 6:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

hey cab

I was only shooting down your Blake has done nothing comment….

I hear what you are saying tho

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 6:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

How many games have you seen?

His presense on the floor makes everyone better he had 11 assist off the bench in 24 or so….He feeds Greg like Seymour its fun to watch MILLER IS FAR BETTER BLAKE.

by broyandgo on Nov 6, 2009 6:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

5 so far this season

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 6:09 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

any one game +/- has too much noise to mean anything substantial.

free bayless

by Cablinasian on Nov 6, 2009 6:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

true...

a 13 point swing still means something though. If it was 2 or 3 points, meh, but 13 is worthy of notice IMO…

by Rudiculous on Nov 6, 2009 6:14 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

it really isn't.

All it says is that the team played better in that game when Blake was in. That doesn’t mean Blake or Miller had anything whatsoever to do with that. Plus/minus is very noisy over entire seasons. For one game, its worthless, except to remember what parts of the game the runs happened in.

by jksnake99 on Nov 6, 2009 6:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

With that theory(not saying I disagree)

You might as well just say +/- is completely worthless, whole season or one game…

by Rudiculous on Nov 6, 2009 6:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

no. Over the course of the season there is enough data that it’s worth looking at. More data = good. 48 minutes data = bad.

free bayless

by Cablinasian on Nov 6, 2009 6:19 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Why though

If a players +/- can be drastically effected during a given game, that makes that data “noisy” and useless. How does using 82 sets of noisy, inaccurate data all of the sudden turn into a solid set of statistics?

by Rudiculous on Nov 6, 2009 6:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

say Steve Blake goes 4-5 from three against OKC. Drawing from that one game you could say that he is an 80% three point shooter… but there is a lot of luck involved. It’s not good to draw any conclusions from that data other than he had a good night. Over the course of the season, however, his percentage will tend somewhat toward his true ability and the data will be more reliable.

As the sample size grows, the data is better.

free bayless

by Cablinasian on Nov 6, 2009 6:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

True

I guess my point is that if you are going to use one game as a data point, it has to mean something…

Agree to disagree though, I am a fan of +/-, and although I think one game is obviously not a good way to draw conclusions, it can still be used, possibly with a bucket of salt…

by Rudiculous on Nov 6, 2009 6:29 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

what if Jamal Crawford goes nuts while being defended by Brandon/Rudy? Does Andre get punished for that as he was on the court during that explosion?

free bayless

by Cablinasian on Nov 6, 2009 6:30 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Using +/-, yes

I see that it has major flaws, I just think if it means something over an 82 games, it should mean something during one game as well, even if it is basically nothing…

by Rudiculous on Nov 6, 2009 6:32 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

+/-

is only effective in hockey. its useless in the NBA.

by pdxlifer on Nov 6, 2009 7:03 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

any one game single +/- has an insane amount of noise. A thirteen point swing is very little in one game considering all the factors.

free bayless

by Cablinasian on Nov 6, 2009 6:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

To Miami

and Wade is playing awful

weird

"What happened to Bayless anyway? Did he turn into a pumpkin? Most teams don’t just let #11 picks rot." - Xiane

by MadBlaze on Nov 6, 2009 6:03 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Is Rudy hurt badly?

free bayless

by Cablinasian on Nov 6, 2009 6:03 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

His feelings should be

I would wanna run back to Spain if my coach thought Steve freaking Blake was a better 2 guard than me

"What happened to Bayless anyway? Did he turn into a pumpkin? Most teams don’t just let #11 picks rot." - Xiane

by MadBlaze on Nov 6, 2009 6:04 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Sooo, to mix things up a little

I suggest we win tonight. Nothing crazy, just win.

I went to the malls and I balled too hard
'Oh my god, is that a Black Card?'
I turned around and replied, why yes but I prefer the term
African American Express

by Claire on Nov 6, 2009 6:05 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

The P and the B aren't even near each other!

Come on, man!

I know less than half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.

by haildablazer on Nov 6, 2009 7:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

um, is blake going to guard ginobli?

with roy on jefferson and andre on parker

we better score a lot

bayless leaves over my dead body
START MILLER
B-Roy is selfish (that's not a joke anymore)

by thomasikehara on Nov 6, 2009 6:10 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Are the Heat actually good?

Ditto Phoenix??

"What happened to Bayless anyway? Did he turn into a pumpkin? Most teams don’t just let #11 picks rot." - Xiane

by MadBlaze on Nov 6, 2009 6:15 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Which is perplexing

"What happened to Bayless anyway? Did he turn into a pumpkin? Most teams don’t just let #11 picks rot." - Xiane

by MadBlaze on Nov 6, 2009 6:16 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

RAMBO!!!

free bayless

by Cablinasian on Nov 6, 2009 6:16 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

THATS IT

With Batum out he misunderstood the public desire for a RAMBO lineup and substituted Blake in his place.

Silly Nate

"What happened to Bayless anyway? Did he turn into a pumpkin? Most teams don’t just let #11 picks rot." - Xiane

by MadBlaze on Nov 6, 2009 6:17 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

That just might be it…

by Rudiculous on Nov 6, 2009 6:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

well, we just replaced the one perimeter starter who plays passable defense

with Miller, who really doesn’t…

How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009

by douglast on Nov 6, 2009 6:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Hello !

       I just rewatched the Houston game and Brooks torched everyone.
This is why I was looking forward to BRex getting consistant minutes.
He’s got the atleticism, work ethic, but lacks experience !

It's GO time !

by walkoff41 on Nov 6, 2009 6:20 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Game starts at 10:30 eastern time? I still dont understand this whole time zone thing.

Also, weatherman me the game. Whats vegas saying? Is Batums absence the reason we’re getting off to a slow start? Nothing computes!!!

by TrentEdwardsHoF2018 on Nov 6, 2009 6:19 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I don't understand the whole time zone thing either

It should be the same time everywhere on the planet thus no confusion.

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 6:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Thankyou.

I just got off the phone with my sister who confused me to no end by telling me it was 7:30 when all of my clocks were saying 9:30.

by TrentEdwardsHoF2018 on Nov 6, 2009 6:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

It's always a different time around the world

but it’s the same moment.

I know less than half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.

by haildablazer on Nov 6, 2009 7:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Very true

so Blake should sit right?

"What happened to Bayless anyway? Did he turn into a pumpkin? Most teams don’t just let #11 picks rot." - Xiane

by MadBlaze on Nov 6, 2009 6:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

No. Bayless doesn’t get minutes til’ Blake is gone at the deadline with travis

by broyandgo on Nov 6, 2009 6:25 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

We have this guy called Rudy

and another called Martell.

Either would be a better fit with Roy/Miller

"What happened to Bayless anyway? Did he turn into a pumpkin? Most teams don’t just let #11 picks rot." - Xiane

by MadBlaze on Nov 6, 2009 6:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

As lousy as some make Blake . . .

       to be, why would any team trade for him ?

It's GO time !

by walkoff41 on Nov 6, 2009 6:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Blake is a servicable player

who doesn’t have an outrageous contract

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 6:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah there are places for Blake in this league

I bet Miami would like to have him. He’s a good steady PG, good for backup minutes and as a short term starter due to injury.

by Timmay! on Nov 6, 2009 6:29 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

don't use the 43% from 3 stat for Blake

those who bemoan his ability have to put their hands over their ears and go “la la la la la la” when you do that

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 6:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

If he didn't have that ability

Is he even in the NBA

Glad he can hit a 3, he just has very little else to offer

"What happened to Bayless anyway? Did he turn into a pumpkin? Most teams don’t just let #11 picks rot." - Xiane

by MadBlaze on Nov 6, 2009 6:32 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

i respect your opinion

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 6:33 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

How so ?

        Good three point shooter and high A to TO ratio, but can’t play
defense, can’t drive or get his own shot, dosen’t rebound, can’t post
or feed the post and can’t run the break. Did I get everything down ?

It's GO time !

by walkoff41 on Nov 6, 2009 6:30 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

His contract expires at the end of the year...

So, the other team waives him, and has a $4M ‘hole’ they can use to sign a free agent.

by Visionary2 on Nov 6, 2009 7:20 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

No

Blake, Miller, Bayless, Oden, and the Vanilla Gorilla should start. It would be like the title fight in Rocky 2 when Balboa pulls out the right hand shocks Creed who prepared soley for a southpaw.

by TrentEdwardsHoF2018 on Nov 6, 2009 6:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I have one more question before I go...

Last year, with Sergio Rodrigez, intelligent fans had a right to campaign for Bayless getting significant playtime. This year it comes off as foolish right? Is there any scenario in which McMillian could consider giving Bayless 20 minutes a game?

by TrentEdwardsHoF2018 on Nov 6, 2009 6:23 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

If Blake and Miller keep playing like this

he might

"What happened to Bayless anyway? Did he turn into a pumpkin? Most teams don’t just let #11 picks rot." - Xiane

by MadBlaze on Nov 6, 2009 6:25 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

For those with short memories . . .

       Parker slices and dices our swiss cheese perimeter D.
If the going gets tough, give BRex a shot.

It's GO time !

by walkoff41 on Nov 6, 2009 6:26 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

95.5 radio unknown telling PTB fans to relax

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 6:26 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

so...

McMillan is sending a message to the team tonight. Don’t be like Martell. Martell goes out and plays his butt off every night while trying to fit his role. This type of behaviour will result in immediate benching.

For the love of all things good…Bench Blake, start Miller, don’t punish martell for playing solid bball. It’s so simple…

by the glide on Nov 6, 2009 6:32 PM PST reply actions   2 recs

no kidding

This is only going to feed the Nate doesn;t know what he is doing anymore thread

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 6:36 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Webster has been great

I’m hoping starting Miller and Blake is some sort of hoax. Webster has been playing with more energy than anyone on our team, unquestionably makes them better and he fits with Roy. I don’t get this at all.

Your confusing thesis has captured my attention. Tell me more.

by terryisntbald on Nov 6, 2009 6:53 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

Rec'd

I skipped to the bottom and posted something similar before I saw your post. This is utter rubbish

I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden

by blazeraddict on Nov 6, 2009 6:56 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I can see Nate's logic

We are one of the wordt defensive teams in the league so we should start the 2 worst defenders on the team

by southern oregon on Nov 6, 2009 6:33 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Wooot-woooot!

SexRex, can you radio-link up a buddy in Asia with an iPhone-friendly feed?

"Quid, Me Anxius Sum?"
http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/Year5000

by Y5k on Nov 6, 2009 6:35 PM PST via mobile reply actions   0 recs

wait what in the blue hell

i just heard that blake, miller and roy are starting, what kinda lineup is that? why isnt marty starting?wow mcmillan has long his mind

Trade for Luis Amundson!!Do it KP!!

by CroRupt on Nov 6, 2009 6:35 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Nate has lost it for sure.

weren’t we the depest team in the league with too much talent in each position. How then is our starting lineup featuring 2 true point guards?

by the glide on Nov 6, 2009 6:37 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

idk why its so hard for him to start miller

Miller can distribute, and marty can hit 3s in the corner just like blake, except actually play some defense

Trade for Luis Amundson!!Do it KP!!

by CroRupt on Nov 6, 2009 6:38 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Critique Websters defense for me...

How much worse of a defender is he than Batum?

I heard one national columnist called his defense on Carmello Anthony “all NBA” despite his 41 pts. Confirm or deny.

by TrentEdwardsHoF2018 on Nov 6, 2009 6:39 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

He at least hustles

more than most on the team currently

by the glide on Nov 6, 2009 6:40 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

confirm

Melo woulda put up 40 on about anyone that night… he was red hot

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 6:41 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Its been damn good

Not as good of a perimeter defender but he has been physical and intense out there and also bodying guys up.

"What happened to Bayless anyway? Did he turn into a pumpkin? Most teams don’t just let #11 picks rot." - Xiane

by MadBlaze on Nov 6, 2009 6:40 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

i give props to him for doing what he did for this team so far

but his times is up, we have too much talent and he doesnt know how to use it

Trade for Luis Amundson!!Do it KP!!

by CroRupt on Nov 6, 2009 6:40 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

talking bout mcmillan by the way

Trade for Luis Amundson!!Do it KP!!

by CroRupt on Nov 6, 2009 6:41 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Nate ! Nate ! Nate !

        and off with his HEAD !

  • Five games in !

It's GO time !

by walkoff41 on Nov 6, 2009 6:42 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm with you

Others may take more time to see it

by the glide on Nov 6, 2009 6:43 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

The Batum passionate are . . .

         the same as the Miller-ites. They can do no wrong !
I love me some 3M !! He will continue to evolve !!!

It's GO time !

by walkoff41 on Nov 6, 2009 6:41 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Brendan Haywood beasted with 9/19 and 4 blocks.

free bayless

by Cablinasian on Nov 6, 2009 6:36 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Bayless, Batum, Oden, Aldridge, Roy

This needs to be our starting lineup next year. We would be a defensive juggernaught. State legislation…

by TrentEdwardsHoF2018 on Nov 6, 2009 6:36 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

BRABO

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 6:37 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

not this time

It started slow but has been getting funnier each week.

by the glide on Nov 6, 2009 6:51 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

watch The League...

You like funny shows. You will like The League regardless if you care abort fantasy football.

by TrentEdwardsHoF2018 on Nov 6, 2009 6:52 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

two and a half men

has gone way downhill

"What happened to Bayless anyway? Did he turn into a pumpkin? Most teams don’t just let #11 picks rot." - Xiane

by MadBlaze on Nov 6, 2009 6:50 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Please vote in my multiple choice question...

What has been the most dissapointing aspect of the season so far?

A) Batums injury leaves us sorely lacking a quality defender which hurts the team on the whole.
B) Andre Miller seems to be more of a wrench in the gear than anything.
C) It’s way too early to think about this. This team is better than last year and 5 games is too small a sample size.
D) Oden still stinks and can’t stay on the court.
E) Roy isn’t his usual MVP self.
F) Rudy Fernandez has played significantly worse than what he’s capable of.

VOTE!

by TrentEdwardsHoF2018 on Nov 6, 2009 6:49 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

+1

#88 > #23 > #25

by The Pirate on Nov 6, 2009 6:51 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

B

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 6:50 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

you said it

not me

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 6:51 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Sergio didn't stink!

He couldn’t shoot the ball when at the basket.

Real men are not afraid of riding pink wheels.

by DigDug on Nov 6, 2009 6:52 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

B

Real men are not afraid of riding pink wheels.

by DigDug on Nov 6, 2009 6:50 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

B

They haven’t figured out how to use him properly, and the correct answer isn’t “play him with Blake.”

Your confusing thesis has captured my attention. Tell me more.

by terryisntbald on Nov 6, 2009 6:58 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

this could be a disaster

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by Ben. on Nov 6, 2009 6:49 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

this will* be a disaster

fixed

"What happened to Bayless anyway? Did he turn into a pumpkin? Most teams don’t just let #11 picks rot." - Xiane

by MadBlaze on Nov 6, 2009 6:49 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

i'm hoping

Nate comes to his sense by the 10:30 mark of the 1st and inserts Martell for Blake.

but yeah, this could get ugly.

Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse

by DrivetheLane on Nov 6, 2009 6:50 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

the best plan is for oden to win the opening tip then call a 20 second time out

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by Ben. on Nov 6, 2009 6:50 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

hahahaha.

like in the video games when you forget to change guys out.

Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse

by DrivetheLane on Nov 6, 2009 6:51 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

What worries me is that its unlikely he will change this starting linup straight away

even those it is defensively inept.

GO with 3 fouls before you can turn around twice is my prediction

"What happened to Bayless anyway? Did he turn into a pumpkin? Most teams don’t just let #11 picks rot." - Xiane

by MadBlaze on Nov 6, 2009 6:51 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

think positive

maybe it will work… at least San Antonio played last night and lost to a Jazz team that isn;t that impressive

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 6:51 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

all the more reason to start our best starting lineup

and try to build a huge lead against a tired team whose best player has bad knees.

Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse

by DrivetheLane on Nov 6, 2009 6:52 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I certainly don't agree with what Nate is doing

But I want to stay positive… after all its a 48 minute game and Nate is going to have to make changes… maybe something good will come out of it

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 6:54 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

there will be changes.

and I’ve been trying to stay positive too. But I think it’s been pretty clear over 5 games that the Miller-Blake-Roy combo does. not. work. at all. of all the lineups they’ve used, that 3 guard combo just isn’t effective. so it’s hard to be positive when you see the head coach decide to start what is obviously a bad combination. the only good that can come of it is if they really stink and Nate realizes to never play them together again.

Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse

by DrivetheLane on Nov 6, 2009 6:57 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

well maybe they can work out the kinks

it has only been 5 games after all… but I hear you DTL. If the 3 guard combo hasn’t worked why is Nate pushing it this way? Hard to fathom. All I hear is gears grinding

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 6:59 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

it's just odd to me

that the only major changes on this team are adding Miller (who we don’t know) and adding Webster after injury (a player we do know). the only difficult part should be finding minutes. the beginning of the season should be finding out if Miller and Roy can work together and if Miller can be trusted (I think he could) to have total control over the offense. and a lot of that is Miller learning Roy. but when all the players on the team are, pretty much, known quantities, how hard should it be to know what lineups will and won’t work? the only feasible 3 guard lineup includes Rudy, and that’s pretty obvious.

Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse

by DrivetheLane on Nov 6, 2009 7:03 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yup.

If someone does a bad job I’m going to tell them.

#88 > #23 > #25

by The Pirate on Nov 6, 2009 6:50 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

no

might just yell out “WHAT!???” when they introduce the starters though.

Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse

by DrivetheLane on Nov 6, 2009 6:50 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That would be hilarious

A simultaneous, loud HUH????

by Rudiculous on Nov 6, 2009 7:25 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I would boo

loudly

"What happened to Bayless anyway? Did he turn into a pumpkin? Most teams don’t just let #11 picks rot." - Xiane

by MadBlaze on Nov 6, 2009 6:52 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Can someone please find a report which refutes today's supposed line-up. Please.

Before I start sending “Fire Nate now” e-mails to every single Portland Trailblazers news reporter.

#88 > #23 > #25

by The Pirate on Nov 6, 2009 6:50 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

its confirmed

"What happened to Bayless anyway? Did he turn into a pumpkin? Most teams don’t just let #11 picks rot." - Xiane

by MadBlaze on Nov 6, 2009 6:52 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

This cannot be real, honestly?

Soft transition for Brandon and Blake?

Their paid a lot of money to do this, as grown adults, and we’re treating them like children?

#88 > #23 > #25

by The Pirate on Nov 6, 2009 6:53 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

3 G lineup

Becker just said it.

Nothing Witty Here, move along.

by DaNoose on Nov 6, 2009 6:51 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

which wouldn't be completely bad if it were the correct 3 guards

How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009

by douglast on Nov 6, 2009 7:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

we'll see what happens

I’ve got an open mind about it….better experiment now then later.

Nothing Witty Here, move along.

by DaNoose on Nov 6, 2009 7:19 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Has anyone said that they are wearing their "rip city" jerseys today???

wellll if they havent they are wearing rip city jerseys today

by je'mapple on Nov 6, 2009 6:53 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

If I were Martell I'd be livid

That guy has played very good basketball, and there are three ways to read this:

1. Nate is completely in the tank for Blake, regardless of performance (my view)
2. KP bought a high priced toy this off-season and it needs to start regardless of performance
3. Brandon Roy isn’t just the 2 guard, he’s also the coach and GM, and he’s Jordanesque in the latter category if this is the lineup he wants

This could be an absolute disaster. I almost hope it is, because we’ve all seen the effectiveness, or lack thereof, of the Miller-Blake backcourt. Nate needs to choose one. My view is it should be Miller, but benching Martell to stroke the egos of guys who whine at the expense of one who won’t is garbage. Sulk away Marty Blazer, maybe Nate will run a flipping play for you for a change!

I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden

by blazeraddict on Nov 6, 2009 6:55 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

luckily Martell has been nothing but a pro.

i’d be more worried if Rudy had been in Martell’s place to be honest.

Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse

by DrivetheLane on Nov 6, 2009 6:57 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Agree

That’s part of what makes me so mad about this decision. Martell is one of the few players who has produced to and above expectations this year, not to mention his attitude is great. Somebody has a sig quote from Martell that tells you everything you need to know about #23: “We have two great units on this team, and I’m excited about being part of either one”. He’ll handle this like a soldier, even though he has every reason to throw a fit.

Ben, remember the “If a Blazer were a Wire character, who would they be?” post? Martell Webster just answered Wee Bey in the affirmative. Soldiers always get done wrong, they’re expendable like that.

I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden

by blazeraddict on Nov 6, 2009 7:01 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

martell is just a pawn in the game!!!

Blazersedge.com || Twitter!

by Ben. on Nov 6, 2009 7:03 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I wonder if he has a odd affection

for tropical fish?

I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden

by blazeraddict on Nov 6, 2009 7:05 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

If you're going with The Wire

I’d say Martell is more Brody than Wee Bay. Just a worker, loyal to the end, but not an obvious superstar and doesn’t need to be.

Martell definitely got got tonight though.

Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse

by DrivetheLane on Nov 6, 2009 7:05 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I almost said Bodie

but Martell would have had no part of that Wallace business from the jump. Bodie redeemed himself later on, but Marty Blazer would have gone down swinging at that

I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden

by blazeraddict on Nov 6, 2009 7:06 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

rec'ed

a big slap in the face for martell.

by the glide on Nov 6, 2009 6:58 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

good thing marty is so awesome and cares more about the team than personal accolades

bayless leaves over my dead body
START MILLER
B-Roy is selfish (that's not a joke anymore)

by thomasikehara on Nov 6, 2009 6:59 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Why would he be livid?

The only reason why Webster is even starting this year is because Batum went down with an injury.

"We didn't start the fire. It was always burning. Since the world's been turning." - E. E. Cummings

by Sexual Tyrannosaurus on Nov 6, 2009 7:00 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Rec'd

Three players on this team have shown a consistent commitment to D: Oden, Pryz, and Webster. Of course, GO and Pryz will rarely play together, so pulling your best permimeter defender from the first 5 is pretty stupid

I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden

by blazeraddict on Nov 6, 2009 7:04 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I wouldn't say he outworked those three in that last game against Houston

in fact he underperformed if anything

"We didn't start the fire. It was always burning. Since the world's been turning." - E. E. Cummings

by Sexual Tyrannosaurus on Nov 6, 2009 7:05 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Okay and that was last year

Make no mistake Martell is going back to the bench as soon as Batum comes back.

"We didn't start the fire. It was always burning. Since the world's been turning." - E. E. Cummings

by Sexual Tyrannosaurus on Nov 6, 2009 8:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

The results of my scientific poll lead me to believe this problem is entirely fixable...

Coaching and Miller seem to be the problems. Coaches know more about the game and their team than your typical fans. Worst case scenario Blake plays 38 minutes a night like last year and we have our 54 win team back.

Something makes me think losing Batum is more significant than people realize.

by TrentEdwardsHoF2018 on Nov 6, 2009 6:55 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I think the realization is evident

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 6:56 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

then again...

Batum played well for us in the preseason and we still finished with a poor record.

by TrentEdwardsHoF2018 on Nov 6, 2009 6:57 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

preseason don't mean nothing

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 6:57 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

exactly

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 7:00 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Our team last year

would not win 54 this year. Other teams have improved and Miller was supposed to be our improvement. He needs to get comfortable with the starters so we can see if he can do what we paid him for.

by the glide on Nov 6, 2009 7:00 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Incorrect...

Greg Oden improved
Nic Batum improved
Martell Webster improved
LaMarcus Aldridge improved

by TrentEdwardsHoF2018 on Nov 6, 2009 7:03 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

have you watched any games?

Greg Oden – the same
Nic Batum – injured (and only played like 10 min. a game last year)
Martell Webster – didn’tplay last year
Lamarcus Aldridge – the same

by the glide on Nov 6, 2009 7:06 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'd be surprised if it wasn't entirely from bench play.

Bayless, Rudy, Martell, Outlaw, Pryzbilla.

#88 > #23 > #25

by The Pirate on Nov 6, 2009 6:59 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That second unit should put up a lot of points against the Spurs second unit

"We didn't start the fire. It was always burning. Since the world's been turning." - E. E. Cummings

by Sexual Tyrannosaurus on Nov 6, 2009 7:02 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Sexy Rexy!!!

Got a radio link for a brother?

"Quid, Me Anxius Sum?"
http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/Year5000

by Y5k on Nov 6, 2009 7:20 PM PST via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

Yo gimmie a couple of minutes cause I gotta run to the store real quick

but I’ll get it up for you no problem

"We didn't start the fire. It was always burning. Since the world's been turning." - E. E. Cummings

by Sexual Tyrannosaurus on Nov 6, 2009 7:23 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

You the man.

Love the iPhone except the no Flash part.
Thanks again, dude.

"Quid, Me Anxius Sum?"
http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/Year5000

by Y5k on Nov 6, 2009 7:35 PM PST via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

iPhone hates Justin et al for some reason.

"Quid, Me Anxius Sum?"
http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/Year5000

by Y5k on Nov 6, 2009 7:36 PM PST via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

sorry took so long

http://qik.com/sexrexhatesyou

"We didn't start the fire. It was always burning. Since the world's been turning." - E. E. Cummings

by Sexual Tyrannosaurus on Nov 6, 2009 8:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Sweet

Thanks a million

"Quid, Me Anxius Sum?"
http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/Year5000

by Y5k on Nov 6, 2009 8:26 PM PST via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

np

hey you got an email?

"We didn't start the fire. It was always burning. Since the world's been turning." - E. E. Cummings

by Sexual Tyrannosaurus on Nov 6, 2009 8:27 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Man I don’t know why it’s not working fo me today. I’ll keep trying, however.
Perhaps the tech gods conspire against me.

"Quid, Me Anxius Sum?"
http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/Year5000

by Y5k on Nov 6, 2009 8:31 PM PST via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

What's going on?

"We didn't start the fire. It was always burning. Since the world's been turning." - E. E. Cummings

by Sexual Tyrannosaurus on Nov 6, 2009 8:32 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Just no sound at all.

Says your profile has no videos uploaded, and there’s no radio feed. Odd stuff. Nice beard, by the way.

"Quid, Me Anxius Sum?"
http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/Year5000

by Y5k on Nov 6, 2009 8:39 PM PST via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

Try reloading the page

"We didn't start the fire. It was always burning. Since the world's been turning." - E. E. Cummings

by Sexual Tyrannosaurus on Nov 6, 2009 8:44 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

gimmie an email

ill send you a link, lets see if that works

"We didn't start the fire. It was always burning. Since the world's been turning." - E. E. Cummings

by Sexual Tyrannosaurus on Nov 6, 2009 8:46 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Matprobasco at gmail dot com

"Quid, Me Anxius Sum?"
http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/Year5000

by Y5k on Nov 6, 2009 8:50 PM PST via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

sent

hopefully this works

"We didn't start the fire. It was always burning. Since the world's been turning." - E. E. Cummings

by Sexual Tyrannosaurus on Nov 6, 2009 8:53 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Here's one more link

http://qik.ly/pUjt

I’m going to leave it on hopefully it works for you

"We didn't start the fire. It was always burning. Since the world's been turning." - E. E. Cummings

by Sexual Tyrannosaurus on Nov 6, 2009 9:04 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

try this

http://qik.com/video/3457897

"We didn't start the fire. It was always burning. Since the world's been turning." - E. E. Cummings

by Sexual Tyrannosaurus on Nov 6, 2009 8:48 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Kinda OT

But how long till CP3 asks out of NO

He has 17/13/6 and the Hornets are getting thrashed

"What happened to Bayless anyway? Did he turn into a pumpkin? Most teams don’t just let #11 picks rot." - Xiane

by MadBlaze on Nov 6, 2009 7:00 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

id give aldridge,and miller for him

in return for cp3 and armstrong

Trade for Luis Amundson!!Do it KP!!

by CroRupt on Nov 6, 2009 7:02 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'd give anyone/any combo

not including Roy and Oden.

I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden

by blazeraddict on Nov 6, 2009 7:03 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'd give Miller, LA, Outlaw and Blake

Still never happening

"What happened to Bayless anyway? Did he turn into a pumpkin? Most teams don’t just let #11 picks rot." - Xiane

by MadBlaze on Nov 6, 2009 7:04 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Agree

You don’t trade Chris Paul. He could literally be one of the greatest PGs ever when his career is over.

I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden

by blazeraddict on Nov 6, 2009 7:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

good thinking

we should go to At the Hive and start spreading rumors

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 7:02 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm trying to rationalise this but my brain just can't do it.

We’re playing one of the least effective combos we have, we’ve snubbed our hardest working player for said line-up, we failed to give our second/third best guard a chance in the starting line-up, we’re babying someone who really doesn’t need to be and we’re making things worse for Greg Oden.

Awesome.

#88 > #23 > #25

by The Pirate on Nov 6, 2009 7:01 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

It doesn't make sense

Webster is doing exactly what we need in a wing to play with Roy. I’d be ok with starting Miller over Blake, but not both at the same time. Ugh. I don’t like this at all. Since we’re going to have them on court together a lot, can we at least not take our centers out if they’re doing well like against the Hawks?

Your confusing thesis has captured my attention. Tell me more.

by terryisntbald on Nov 6, 2009 7:05 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I need a prediction from a fan who knows a little about Blazer basketball...

If you HAD to guess, how many games will Bayless see play time this year?

by TrentEdwardsHoF2018 on Nov 6, 2009 7:01 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

77

"What happened to Bayless anyway? Did he turn into a pumpkin? Most teams don’t just let #11 picks rot." - Xiane

by MadBlaze on Nov 6, 2009 7:02 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Nope

not gonna miss another this year!

(being a little sarcastic)

"What happened to Bayless anyway? Did he turn into a pumpkin? Most teams don’t just let #11 picks rot." - Xiane

by MadBlaze on Nov 6, 2009 7:05 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Whoa. KGW just reported a starting lineup of Blake/Miller/Roy/LMA/Oden?

Has Nate gone totally insane?

"We're going to play the right way. It ain't about you. It's about us. We can be successful if we play together. And that's what it's about. In this league, playing hard, playing together. Your numbers shouldn't matter." - Coach McMillan

by Hipster Olympic Team! on Nov 6, 2009 7:03 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I can't believe what my eyeballs are telling me...

wow…

but hey—-maybe coach figures Blake can easily guard Bowen?

"We're going to play the right way. It ain't about you. It's about us. We can be successful if we play together. And that's what it's about. In this league, playing hard, playing together. Your numbers shouldn't matter." - Coach McMillan

by Hipster Olympic Team! on Nov 6, 2009 7:05 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

He ought to

Didn’t Bowen retire?

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 7:06 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Has Nate gone totally insane?

Yes.

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 7:05 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

for reelz dude??

That WOULD be totally insane.

I wonder if some Vegas bookies are blackmailing Nate.

To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead. -- Thomas Paine, US patriot & political philosopher (1737 - 1809)

by Love on Nov 6, 2009 7:06 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Nate might be trying to make almost everyone hate Blake

By continuing to opt for him over better players.

Marty deserves to start, and neither Blake or Miller have played well so pick ONE but not BOTH.

by Mortimer on Nov 6, 2009 7:05 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Well, he's playing like a guy with a hurt back.

So I’m gonna go with him just downplaying it.

by Mortimer on Nov 6, 2009 7:06 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Let’s not totally overreact please

"We didn't start the fire. It was always burning. Since the world's been turning." - E. E. Cummings

by Sexual Tyrannosaurus on Nov 6, 2009 7:07 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

or I want a new coach

The spanish people can’t be too happy with how Nate has handled their boys. And I concur…

by Rudiculous on Nov 6, 2009 7:33 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

You know part of being hurt is how it affects your conditioning level

why have him play more minutes right now than he can handle right now

"We didn't start the fire. It was always burning. Since the world's been turning." - E. E. Cummings

by Sexual Tyrannosaurus on Nov 6, 2009 7:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Roy to guard Jefferson?

"I won't back down." -- Tom Petty

"History is important. If you don't know history it is as if you were born yesterday. And, if you were born yesterday, anybody up there in a position of power can tell you anything, and you have no way of checking up on it." -- Howard Zinn

by MojoMan on Nov 6, 2009 7:04 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Jefferson needs a breakout game. The Spurs need a breakout road victory and...

I don’t have a pretty good feeling for them accomplishing both tonight.

Seriously. Someone—-anyone—-for this lineup?

"We're going to play the right way. It ain't about you. It's about us. We can be successful if we play together. And that's what it's about. In this league, playing hard, playing together. Your numbers shouldn't matter." - Coach McMillan

by Hipster Olympic Team! on Nov 6, 2009 7:06 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

this eliminates Miller’s advantage posting up Parker.

free bayless

by Cablinasian on Nov 6, 2009 7:04 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Nate is on 95.5 in a minute

I want an explanation and it better be good.

"What happened to Bayless anyway? Did he turn into a pumpkin? Most teams don’t just let #11 picks rot." - Xiane

by MadBlaze on Nov 6, 2009 7:05 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

This just in:

Blake is actually Nate’s son!

YES. IT’S TRUE.

Now you know…

"We're going to play the right way. It ain't about you. It's about us. We can be successful if we play together. And that's what it's about. In this league, playing hard, playing together. Your numbers shouldn't matter." - Coach McMillan

by Hipster Olympic Team! on Nov 6, 2009 7:07 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

Ha ha! Who wouldn't?

RAR!

"We're going to play the right way. It ain't about you. It's about us. We can be successful if we play together. And that's what it's about. In this league, playing hard, playing together. Your numbers shouldn't matter." - Coach McMillan

by Hipster Olympic Team! on Nov 6, 2009 7:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I can always count on Mortimer

to keep it real!

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 7:08 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

you to portlandgiirl91

:>)

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 7:09 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah a win wouldn't be surprising

Even with the lineup changes, the Spurs are going to be tired, and Portland will want to win at home. Brandon may will the team to victory on his own.

by Timmay! on Nov 6, 2009 7:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

i still think the Blazers will win.

but this starting lineup is gonna make it more difficult

Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse

by DrivetheLane on Nov 6, 2009 7:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Rudy's fine.

no need to worry about that. this isn’t an injury thing. i’d be less calm if we didn’t already know the M-B-R combo doesn’t work.

Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse

by DrivetheLane on Nov 6, 2009 7:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

i'm excited to see bayless play!

i never understood the rambo lineup..something like that

by portlandgiirl91 on Nov 6, 2009 7:17 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm no huge Bayless honk

but Miller has made me want to see what B-Rex can do.. maybe that NJ game last year wasn’t a fluke… I’ve been wrong before

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 7:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

yeah i just wanna see what he can bring.

by portlandgiirl91 on Nov 6, 2009 7:19 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I AM a Rex honk, and the Miller/Blake disaster has me thinking the dude needs SERIOUS playing time...

"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 6, 2009 7:20 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm agreeing with you Timbo (for once)

except for the honk

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 7:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Not a lot of support

Can someone who thinks starting Blake and Miller together explain why this is a good idea?

Your confusing thesis has captured my attention. Tell me more.

by terryisntbald on Nov 6, 2009 7:07 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

"We need more flow to our offense"

Nate

"We're going to play the right way. It ain't about you. It's about us. We can be successful if we play together. And that's what it's about. In this league, playing hard, playing together. Your numbers shouldn't matter." - Coach McMillan

by Hipster Olympic Team! on Nov 6, 2009 7:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

"I just want to see this tempo pick up...and if get the opportunity...

slide Jerryd into the 2"

Nate

"We're going to play the right way. It ain't about you. It's about us. We can be successful if we play together. And that's what it's about. In this league, playing hard, playing together. Your numbers shouldn't matter." - Coach McMillan

by Hipster Olympic Team! on Nov 6, 2009 7:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

rudy and martells abilities and energy

are needed in the second unit? thats the only thing i can think of

by Peteyhasnohead on Nov 6, 2009 7:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

2nd unit

of Rudy, Martell, Outlaw, Howard, Przy might be interesting. but i’m really not sure that would work either.

Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse

by DrivetheLane on Nov 6, 2009 7:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

haha.

might as well. but only if Rudy starts at the 5.

Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse

by DrivetheLane on Nov 6, 2009 7:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

of course

I would give it all up for a billion dollars

by Tyler Durrden on Nov 6, 2009 7:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

It’s sounding like a case of Nate liking Blake.

free bayless

by Cablinasian on Nov 6, 2009 7:10 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

judging from the pregame show.

free bayless

by Cablinasian on Nov 6, 2009 7:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I am starting to believe the explanation

that McMillan is still butt hurt about getting benched for Payton and empathises with Blake. This is a horrible idea.

by the glide on Nov 6, 2009 7:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

This is conspiracy talk that is making way too much sense right now

I always read his quotes from the pre-season as applying more to Dre/Blake than Oden/Pryz. Nate was a solid but not spectacular pro who probably felt like he was a starter. Ugh

I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden

by blazeraddict on Nov 6, 2009 7:14 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Nate talking about pushing the tempo

someone check if he’s a pod person.

I know less than half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.

by haildablazer on Nov 6, 2009 7:10 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

somebody got to him

I would give it all up for a billion dollars

by Tyler Durrden on Nov 6, 2009 7:11 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

lol it’s funny because Blake and Andre tried to run a fastbreak against Atlanta and it failed miserably. Miller threw it ahead to Blake who circled back out to the perimeter.

free bayless

by Cablinasian on Nov 6, 2009 7:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Well, then by the law of halves he will foerver retain something of his manhood

I know less than half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.

by haildablazer on Nov 6, 2009 7:14 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

yeah.

Blake and fastbreak don’t mix.

Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse

by DrivetheLane on Nov 6, 2009 7:12 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

lol

Nate doesn’t even sound like he believes himself… I call sabotage

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 7:13 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

There certainly could be a bigger agenda going on

Nate could be getting instructions right now.

My first guess is that he’s not, but it’s possible.

by Timmay! on Nov 6, 2009 7:16 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Blakes instincts, exb. A

I know less than half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.

by haildablazer on Nov 6, 2009 7:13 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Blake cannot run a break

Nor can he finish it, unless its a spot up three. UGH

by Rudiculous on Nov 6, 2009 7:36 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

YES!

Travis to NY for Hughes so we can start 3 PGS!

Bayless is technically a 2. I figure he can be the 6th man.

"We're going to play the right way. It ain't about you. It's about us. We can be successful if we play together. And that's what it's about. In this league, playing hard, playing together. Your numbers shouldn't matter." - Coach McMillan

by Hipster Olympic Team! on Nov 6, 2009 7:13 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

"Nate hates Miller" - Kanye

(jk)

"We're going to play the right way. It ain't about you. It's about us. We can be successful if we play together. And that's what it's about. In this league, playing hard, playing together. Your numbers shouldn't matter." - Coach McMillan

by Hipster Olympic Team! on Nov 6, 2009 7:11 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

HELLO BLAZER FANS!!!

from the great high deserts of Nevada……

I didn’t read all the previous posts, but why on earth would Nate start Miller AND Blake. That lineup has not worked yet. Is this his way of easing Miller into a starting job? Does Nate not have the huevos to simply start Miller straight up? Guess we’ll find out in about 15 minutes.

I am an oasis of Blazer fandom in a bleak desert of Laker fans.

by RenoBlazerFan on Nov 6, 2009 7:13 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Everyone's trying to figure it out

and we haven’t had much success finding a lot of logic.

Your confusing thesis has captured my attention. Tell me more.

by terryisntbald on Nov 6, 2009 7:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

we don't know yet

trying to bring Miller into the starting unit without hurting Blake’s feelings?

I would give it all up for a billion dollars

by Tyler Durrden on Nov 6, 2009 7:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

He's probably to pround to admit he was wrong

and somehow this makes him feel better about making the switch.

by the glide on Nov 6, 2009 7:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Nate was recedntly replaced by a bodysnatcher, there's no other reasonable explanation.

I know less than half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.

by haildablazer on Nov 6, 2009 7:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I think Nate wants Jack back so he could start Miller Roy Blake Jack and Bayless.

I know less than half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.

by haildablazer on Nov 6, 2009 7:16 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Well...Terry Porter was starting in San Antonio at the 2 for a while, I think.

Getting Jefferson to guard B-Roy is a good idea. I don’t know…

I just don’t get how Blake is better than Martell or Rudy when you already have a PG out there.

It’s a head scratcher…

"We're going to play the right way. It ain't about you. It's about us. We can be successful if we play together. And that's what it's about. In this league, playing hard, playing together. Your numbers shouldn't matter." - Coach McMillan

by Hipster Olympic Team! on Nov 6, 2009 7:16 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Porter was a two guard who converted to the PG when drafted by Portland

"We didn't start the fire. It was always burning. Since the world's been turning." - E. E. Cummings

by Sexual Tyrannosaurus on Nov 6, 2009 7:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

But really. Martell is a batter 3 shooter than Blake

and seems to be a helluva lot more capable of guarding Jefferson.

Why? Why? Whyyyyyyyyy?

"We're going to play the right way. It ain't about you. It's about us. We can be successful if we play together. And that's what it's about. In this league, playing hard, playing together. Your numbers shouldn't matter." - Coach McMillan

by Hipster Olympic Team! on Nov 6, 2009 7:14 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

angling to get out of his head coaching job?

I would give it all up for a billion dollars

by Tyler Durrden on Nov 6, 2009 7:16 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Because Nate is out of control???

"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 6, 2009 7:16 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe this satiates Brandon's loyalty to Blake?

While giving him and Andre some much needed court hug time.

This is all very dysfunctional, isn’t it?

"We're going to play the right way. It ain't about you. It's about us. We can be successful if we play together. And that's what it's about. In this league, playing hard, playing together. Your numbers shouldn't matter." - Coach McMillan

by Hipster Olympic Team! on Nov 6, 2009 7:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Nate is burning his capital like nitro in a dragster...

"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 6, 2009 7:36 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

BlazerFreeman
  
Basically, Mac says the Blazers are calling too many plays, too many sets, and he wants to increase the tempo. This lineup should do that.

Trade for Luis Amundson!!Do it KP!!

by CroRupt on Nov 6, 2009 7:16 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

the best way to reduce calling too many plays and sets

is probably to start another PG, especially one that isn’t good at running. good grief.

Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse

by DrivetheLane on Nov 6, 2009 7:17 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Millers good at running

blake isnt

Trade for Luis Amundson!!Do it KP!!

by CroRupt on Nov 6, 2009 7:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

and Rudy instead of Blake wouldn't do it even better?

How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009

by douglast on Nov 6, 2009 7:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I want Blair...

Pouts.

I know less than half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.

by haildablazer on Nov 6, 2009 7:17 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Miller is nice, man. He hasn't played his game yet.

If they work him into the flow he’ll tear it up.

"We're going to play the right way. It ain't about you. It's about us. We can be successful if we play together. And that's what it's about. In this league, playing hard, playing together. Your numbers shouldn't matter." - Coach McMillan

by Hipster Olympic Team! on Nov 6, 2009 7:19 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I agree

McMillan needs to let him play a little. Give him some post ups and let him run.

by the glide on Nov 6, 2009 7:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

saw that

was going over his conract, tryin to figure out a loophole to get out of portland

Trade for Luis Amundson!!Do it KP!!

by CroRupt on Nov 6, 2009 7:18 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Tim Duncan is going to take the ball right at his chest.

I hope he’s ready to play smart D.

"We're going to play the right way. It ain't about you. It's about us. We can be successful if we play together. And that's what it's about. In this league, playing hard, playing together. Your numbers shouldn't matter." - Coach McMillan

by Hipster Olympic Team! on Nov 6, 2009 7:20 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

oden ain’t goin nowhere

by portlandgiirl91 on Nov 6, 2009 7:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Here to stay, absolutely.

I know less than half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.

by haildablazer on Nov 6, 2009 7:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

With the apostrophe that means go potheads.

Not that I’m against that…

I know less than half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.

by haildablazer on Nov 6, 2009 7:19 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Well, it just makes Blazers posessive.

So, maybe not.

I know less than half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.

by haildablazer on Nov 6, 2009 7:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Grammar =/= me

I know less than half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.

by haildablazer on Nov 6, 2009 7:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Stupid ESPN.

I know less than half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.

by haildablazer on Nov 6, 2009 7:20 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Should I stop wearing my opening night 2006 season hat?

It was the first season of Roy/Aldridge, but it’s also tainted by Randolph and Miles…

I know less than half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.

by haildablazer on Nov 6, 2009 7:18 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

at least wash it

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 7:19 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

A few times a season.

So it’s good then?

I know less than half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.

by haildablazer on Nov 6, 2009 7:20 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

yea

but why not buy a new one just to be safe

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 7:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Probably.

I’ll keep it around for sentimantal value, but I can’t in good consience wear it on gamedays.

I know less than half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.

by haildablazer on Nov 6, 2009 7:23 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

if this knicks games goes to overtime

ima hurt somebody

Trade for Luis Amundson!!Do it KP!!

by CroRupt on Nov 6, 2009 7:19 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

nvm i take that back

violence is not he answer and just realized its on kgw also

Trade for Luis Amundson!!Do it KP!!

by CroRupt on Nov 6, 2009 7:20 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

NICE

I locked my front door just in case though;)

"We're going to play the right way. It ain't about you. It's about us. We can be successful if we play together. And that's what it's about. In this league, playing hard, playing together. Your numbers shouldn't matter." - Coach McMillan

by Hipster Olympic Team! on Nov 6, 2009 7:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone else find it funny

That we were worried about our lack of a good pg and having a logjam at sf and now 5 games in we are starting two pg’s and no sf’s?

"What happened to Bayless anyway? Did he turn into a pumpkin? Most teams don’t just let #11 picks rot." - Xiane

by MadBlaze on Nov 6, 2009 7:20 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

my head hurts

Meanwhile, Rudy is swearing softly in Spanish

When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!

by two4larue on Nov 6, 2009 7:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I figured it out

The Spurs, with all their Youth, are planning on running a full-court press all-night and Nate is countering with 2 Point Guards to break their press.

by Peteyhasnohead on Nov 6, 2009 7:21 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

There you go.

and he wants to get B-Rex some minutes. I like THAT part of his thinking…

"We're going to play the right way. It ain't about you. It's about us. We can be successful if we play together. And that's what it's about. In this league, playing hard, playing together. Your numbers shouldn't matter." - Coach McMillan

by Hipster Olympic Team! on Nov 6, 2009 7:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Miller, Blake, and Roy

three guys who can give Oden plenty of looks on the offensive end. I don’t see Webster or Rudy doing that if they started, especially Webster. That second unit is going to be fun to watch with Bayless, Rudy and Martell putting the ball up.

"We didn't start the fire. It was always burning. Since the world's been turning." - E. E. Cummings

by Sexual Tyrannosaurus on Nov 6, 2009 7:21 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

what does this do for Oden's foul troubles?

Any speculations about having three smalls on the perimeter at once?

I would give it all up for a billion dollars

by Tyler Durrden on Nov 6, 2009 7:23 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

it won't be pretty.

Blazers make the Fans, Fans don't make the Blazers--broyposse

by DrivetheLane on Nov 6, 2009 7:23 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

exactly...

another short night for oden. Quick fouls and Timmy can sit in the post all night long

I would give it all up for a billion dollars

by Tyler Durrden on Nov 6, 2009 7:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I’ll go out on a limb and say it won’t make his life easier

Your confusing thesis has captured my attention. Tell me more.

by terryisntbald on Nov 6, 2009 7:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I think Mark Jackson is only capable of saying 3 phrases.

“Momma, there goes that man”
“He’s a knock down shoota”
“He makes plays offensively”

"Ain't nothin' in this world for free."

by Arby on Nov 6, 2009 7:23 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

recidy recidy fresh evra evra

Trade for Luis Amundson!!Do it KP!!

by CroRupt on Nov 6, 2009 7:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

"hehehe. I LIKE CLYDE"

- Magic on NBC

"We're going to play the right way. It ain't about you. It's about us. We can be successful if we play together. And that's what it's about. In this league, playing hard, playing together. Your numbers shouldn't matter." - Coach McMillan

by Hipster Olympic Team! on Nov 6, 2009 7:25 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Why do TNT and ESPN insist on 3 man booths?

"We're going to play the right way. It ain't about you. It's about us. We can be successful if we play together. And that's what it's about. In this league, playing hard, playing together. Your numbers shouldn't matter." - Coach McMillan

by Hipster Olympic Team! on Nov 6, 2009 7:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

NBC already learned that lesson.

I know less than half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.

by haildablazer on Nov 6, 2009 7:27 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

The dream is over: Denver loses. Mello will NOT go 82-0

The Blazers can make a b-i-i-i-i-i-g move in the standings with a win tonight!

"We're going to play the right way. It ain't about you. It's about us. We can be successful if we play together. And that's what it's about. In this league, playing hard, playing together. Your numbers shouldn't matter." - Coach McMillan

by Hipster Olympic Team! on Nov 6, 2009 7:24 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Oden's gonna get 2 fouls in no time

if BOTH Miller and Blake start.

Seriously, someone has to investigate if “Blakey” has some incriminating photos of Nate to have this kind of pull.

by CleBlazer on Nov 6, 2009 7:25 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

It's a nationally televised game

so David Stern has made a point to the refs to foul Oden out as quickly as possible… If Oden gets 12 minutes tonight I will be shocked.

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 7:27 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Tonight he was too busy

making sure everyone talked about Lebron and New York

Your confusing thesis has captured my attention. Tell me more.

by terryisntbald on Nov 6, 2009 7:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I wouldn't be surprised if Oden doesn't pick up fouls quickly.

He’s the star that the NBA wants to market. When they flipped to the game preview a few minutes ago, they were focused on GO. Look for a breakout game from the big fella.

"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder

by Mr. Knox on Nov 6, 2009 7:30 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

You must not have seen the ESPN pre-game. He's all they could talk about.

"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder

by Mr. Knox on Nov 6, 2009 7:37 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I am starting to think that Nate is sending a message to somebody...

There is no way he thinks this lineup could be our starters all season, so why even try?

My guess is that he has gotten a lot of pressure from within to start Miller, so he is throwing a tempertantrum about it. “See? I started Miller, NOW STAY OUT OF MY BUISNESS!”…

by Rudiculous on Nov 6, 2009 7:27 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

The message is to us.

That would be real mature…yet believable

by the glide on Nov 6, 2009 7:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I hope someone will have a good link tonight since the NBA sees fit

to black out nationally TELEVISED games on LPBB.

"Aneurysm".

When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie

by annthefan on Nov 6, 2009 7:29 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

isn't it on espn?

I would give it all up for a billion dollars

by Tyler Durrden on Nov 6, 2009 7:30 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Some of us don’t own televisions 8)

by Liface on Nov 6, 2009 7:32 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Raises hand.

"Aneurysm".

When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie

by annthefan on Nov 6, 2009 7:38 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

So are the local folks watching on espn, or KGW?

I would give it all up for a billion dollars

by Tyler Durrden on Nov 6, 2009 7:29 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

kgw

Real men are not afraid of riding pink wheels.

by DigDug on Nov 6, 2009 7:30 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

KGW

Mike & Mike all the way

I know less than half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.

by haildablazer on Nov 6, 2009 7:30 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

KGW

I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it

by bow4meow on Nov 6, 2009 7:30 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

ESPN

I have comcast so I get the Mikes for almost every game. I like to mix it up and see a more objective perspective of the team. If there’s any really bad fouls or fights I turn to the blazers’ broadcast to see what Ricey has to say.

Your confusing thesis has captured my attention. Tell me more.

by terryisntbald on Nov 6, 2009 7:34 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

to me they look alike. so i can never tell who is who.

by portlandgiirl91 on Nov 6, 2009 7:32 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Made me sick to my stomach

when Alex got a world series ring. I used to like him when he played for the Mariners but not so much afterwards.

by JoeBlazer on Nov 6, 2009 7:33 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I think I figured it out!

Nate, you sly dog… I think I just figured out the wisdom of this starting lineup…
Nate wants to run. He just said so on the pre-game show.
He had to get Dre in there.
But he ALSO wants to see what Bayless can do…
How to do that?
More Blake out the of PG slot rotation… quickly sub in Martell for him, and then Bayless, not Blake becomes the second guard…

Brilliant…

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the Rip City uniforms

it just gets better and better

When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!

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Is this the real thread. Does anyone care?

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