Gameday Open Thread - Spurs (2nd half)
by Ben Golliver on Nov 6, 2009 8:45 PM PST
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THIRST
Crap, I blew it
"you rock, sir" -prezofdeath
"You can add me to the list of those who think you rock" -Mortimer
"you rock
see above" -Zaron5551
"you still rock, sir." -Zaron5551
"dear sir: you rock" -austinpwnz
Hey, get outta there.....
Was I moderated out?
"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
First!!!!!!!!
"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
Nate is a GENIUS~~~~~~!~!!!
"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
Wow. wow. wow.
Who knew? Is Nate really a genius?
I am an oasis of Blazer fandom in a bleak desert of Laker fans.
Nate McMillan did this in Seattle with Antonio Daniels and Luke Ridnour.
Sometimes it worked, while other times it failed. On the whole, though, I don’t think it’s a good idea.
http://82games.com/0405SEA2.HTM
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
He rolled the dice, for sure.
Good to see Rex, even if it is a one game cameo…
"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
this is what I don't get
demand? With his play or through his agent? If he’s not happy, ship him out like Sergio for the good of the team. Even if some near-sighted fans want to marry him.
Blazers lead
Woot woot!!!
Elizabeth had a partner and he had a rap from the cops, Him and Lenny Suckerpunch were just out Tooling around
I want 2 win
lol
Elizabeth had a partner and he had a rap from the cops, Him and Lenny Suckerpunch were just out Tooling around
by Lizzy Lowblow on Nov 6, 2009 9:00 PM PST up reply actions
Heh! Nate.
He funny guy
"The match in Los Angeles is a good opportunity to begin to demonstrate that we want to make war." Rudy Fernández (translated)
by G_dubs on Nov 6, 2009 8:50 PM PST via mobile reply actions
No messing around. Third quarter collapses are for lesser teams.
My team went to the playoffs in my first year.
agreed
this is where miller pays off in spades
by Boumtje-Boumtje on Nov 6, 2009 8:52 PM PST up reply actions
Re: Online link for the new thread
http://www.justin.tv/blazerscasthq5
This is really high quality, make sure your connection can handle it :)
by Jerryd Oden on Nov 6, 2009 8:51 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
3/4 of the ESPN half time show
dedicated to Lebron…lol
Meh.
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
and 100% of the telecast of the first game
by where's billy ray on Nov 6, 2009 8:54 PM PST up reply actions
That makes more sense, though. He was in that game.
LeBron is the Brett Favre of the NBA.
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
Does that mean he will be playing retirement games soon???
"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
I assume the FA games will be similar to Favre's retirement games.
Will he or won’t he?
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
Yeah, he didn't get enough commentary in the Knicks post-game show, I guess....
I am an oasis of Blazer fandom in a bleak desert of Laker fans.
by RenoBlazerFan on Nov 6, 2009 8:54 PM PST up reply actions
No Parker in the 2nd half
according to the radio
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
no Parker ... game over
There is no one else on this team that can hurt you consistently
Spurs can still win with their defense.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
not a chance
the Blazer bigs have a huge advantage … if they use it
Manu Ginobili should see some minutes at the 1.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
Knowing Pop,
I wouldn’t be surprised if he throws in the towel early on this one if things don’t improve in the 3rd + George Hill is plenty serviceable at the 1. I don’t know if Manu will get that much time at the 1.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
yup--Pops will sit Duncan for the 4th if the game is out of reach
I am an oasis of Blazer fandom in a bleak desert of Laker fans.
by RenoBlazerFan on Nov 6, 2009 8:58 PM PST up reply actions
I prefer Oden against Duncan
I think he does better against tall but lanky guys.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
Joey Crawford disagrees.
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
I've never understood his mind games
did he do this kind of stuff earlier on in TD’s career, when he was healthier?
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
I don't think it's a mind game:
It’s preserving the knees of a guy who has logged over 1000 NBA games. And early November games are really not that important, generally.
I am an oasis of Blazer fandom in a bleak desert of Laker fans.
by RenoBlazerFan on Nov 6, 2009 9:01 PM PST up reply actions
I come and here looking for basketball conversations
and I find you guys counting… strange.
Andre to Roy alley oops = 24-7 = All day every day
I still say that Nate needs to go
even if we win, I still won’t like Nate starting both Blake and Miller. He hasen’t the balls to drop Blake completely. Drop Blake Nate and I’ll be happy …………………..for now.
what if the Blake Miller experiment works say 10 games into it?
I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it
*BASKETBALL PLAYER
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
I hear and I alter my thinking in kind
I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it
Hey, Corvid.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
That was my question but I didn't ask because I
didn’t want you to disappear. This place needs at least one voice of reason.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
Howdy Bowsy.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
pound the rock is at 677 in their gdt
finally some competition
Go Trail Blazers!!
I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it
hopefully the blazers
can come out with some energy and extend the lead, we really need a nice win to get the guys confidence up
I still don't like this backcourt
but SA is playing terrible tonight, so it’s going to stick
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
money dictating?
could it be that Nate just can’t make the right call because of $$ commitment to Miller and loyalty to Blake?
I agree
Why are we so worried about Blake’s feelings? If we want to start Miller, just do it. Blake’s a great bench player, but Miller is the more talented point man to pass the ball. It’s pretty obvious and a lot of non-Blazer fans I know where wondering what the hell we’ve been thinking.
Just hoping we don’t have another collapse like our last two home games..
We cannot let up now that Parker is out.
Must dig deeper.
Grizz leading L*kers by 2 at halftime
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
So, Bayless?
2 ugly turnovers, but then a sweet drive, +1. Seems to confirm his strengths and weaknesses. I am glad to see the guy get some pt either way
I am an oasis of Blazer fandom in a bleak desert of Laker fans.
i only remember 1
bayless leaves over my dead body
START MILLER
B-Roy is selfish (that's not a joke anymore)
by thomasikehara on Nov 6, 2009 8:57 PM PST up reply actions
The lineup he was in with seemed to play to his strengths. If I remember correctly, it was B-Rex, Rudy, Martell, Trout, and Przy.
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
Yea he's the driver,
marty/rudy/trout are the spotters.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
I like what I saw
Give Blake a few minutes … just a taste…
I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it
too much dribbling
if he is going to play the point, he cannot just dribble out 15 seconds of the clock and then dash to the dish
The Damon Stoudamire Memorial Offense!
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
Watching him run the Blazers offense is like engaging in Russian Roulette.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
What happened to Al Jefferson?
Fantasy owners are cursing themselves. He should’ve kept all that weight.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Is Blake the anti-fast break?
Every time he even gets close to the basket he dribbles back out to the other side. Lay it up when your close brother!
LMA got PAID!!!!
love Hubie
smartest commenter in the buisness, and it’s not even close
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
Hey! That link changed to the Mike's!
http://www.justin.tv/blazerscasthq5
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
Let's GO Balzers!!!
Let’s GO!!
Elizabeth had a partner and he had a rap from the cops, Him and Lenny Suckerpunch were just out Tooling around
Oden TO. Blake was all alone in the corner.
"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
Yes, since I would rather see Blake shoot an open 3 than Oden predictably turn it over.
"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
didnt see the replay
but looked like he was raked across the arm going up
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
LMA, earning that contract watching the play.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
1st half thoughts
like the ball/plyaer movement the starters had – Roy played well coming off picks
2nd unit was very effective
Bayless provided a good spark, but probably should have been pulled a minute or so earlier
Oden is very aggresive
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
Oden's reverse pivot didn't get whistled, first time all year.
"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
It was a travel.
"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
Yes
If he masters that move with the jump hook as a counter, it’s over
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
Wide open 3 for the Spurs.
"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
Looked like 3 steps by Greg on that move, still nice
But slowly things happen that they cannot help and the Blazers Fellowship of the Ring begins to break apart
Bonner has a goofy looking shot
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
pushing the break leads to good things
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
Blake gets burned.
"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
Kalabro giving big props to Schonz.
"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
Calabro is a class act.
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
Even if I can't spell his name right.
"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
gotta like LMA post moves since the first quarter
he’s coming strong instead of fading away
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
Power move by Oden! Nice.
"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
To be a perfect wag: I think Oden could be a superstar if he could play against 35 year olds every night...
"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
I wonder what Greg would look like with a totally shaved head
I think he’d be scary looking.
ODEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"What happened to Bayless anyway? Did he turn into a pumpkin? Most teams don’t just let #11 picks rot." - Xiane
nice Greg!
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
well see
It is working out much better then I expected
I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it
but I don’t think it’s working because of Blake. Miller is playing really well and Oden is playing really well. SA also can’t hit open threes.
free bayless
Im just saying
let’s give it another go since it is working tonight… rather then just bag it as luck or some other undefined explanation
I wish people would stop saying "don't worry about it" as if I'm losing sleep over it
Oden
this could be a huge confidence boosting game for him.
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
i dont understand why he isnt playin rudy instead of blake
or even marty
Trade for Luis Amundson!!Do it KP!!
that is the question. or even martell
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
It makes no sense
They could hit those open looks Blake is getting, and play better D. Like Cab said, this is fools gold
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
called it.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
If this is what he does when he's not in foul trouble
this will be a fun season
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
Duncan looks so different from the Duncan I know
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
The Duncan you know or the Duncan you remember from when you were a kid...
"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
Yeah he's a step slow
I don’t know if this is a short term injury or the start of the slow breakdown.
A step and a half slow and earthbound. Which is why Oden is getting traction tonight.
"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
gonna take more than 1 game...
need more consistency
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
God save Google Chrome and atdhe.net
I can watch two games at the same time, one on TV, one online. If the Spurs and Lakers both lose I’ll be thrilled.
8 points 9 rebounds 1 block
in 22 minutes. Got blocked twice, though. The Grizz are sharing the ball. No, really, they are.
For a shooter
Bonner can’t shoot
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
Their whole team is having a rough night. Remember, this is a road back-to-back for them.........
"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
I like the way PDX is pushing tonight.
"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
first time
in 2 years i have seen everyone looking to push. do you hear Nate shouting on every rebound “Push”
If this San Antonio team were playing the Clippers in LA, who would be winning?
How about the Kings in Sacramento?
The Knicks at the Garden?
Just curious. San Antonio is really struggling.
So far they only lost to pretty good teams
But slowly things happen that they cannot help and the Blazers Fellowship of the Ring begins to break apart
They looked similar against Chicago
But slowly things happen that they cannot help and the Blazers Fellowship of the Ring begins to break apart
observation from my first game chat
Blazers play bad, Blazers fans are pissed.
Blazers play well, Blazers fans are pissed.
Yep. It's painful sometimes.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
Spoiled fans
"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 9:21 PM PST up reply actions
Grandpa Bankshot bricks two FTs......
"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
Andre turns his ankle.
"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
Blair stepped on his foot and his ankle twisted...
"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
who is caling the game on espn?
are these spurs announcers?
I was just thinking how good they were
They almost seemed like Spurs announcers, but not in a homer way. Just they way they talk about the players.
Calabro's allegiance is with the city of Seattle.
He was the Sonics’ announcer and was offered the HJC job, but he turned it down to stay in Seattle.
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
Gotcha. Makes sense.
I would love to see Calabro in PDX. He’s fantastic.
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
Blake looked like a spastic chicken right there
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
SAS: 2/12 from the arc.
"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
Hubie: "They've been waiting to play Blake and Miller together..."
He was doing so well…
Great hustle by the big men
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
Backdoor lob to Roy.
"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
Blake assist.
"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
Oden felt he went too long without a foul.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
That was an alright foul
Fighting for position with Duncan. Pretty standard. I can handle that…
We got Rex in
Here’s hoping to see Dante as well.
I'm really hoping for The Inferno.
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
He's fun to watch, I think he'll develop into a version of Trout that's smarter on the court, and his best chance to get minutes is while Nic is out.
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
Love Juwan
coaching GO up on the sidelines
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
Duncan out. White towel, meet Pop?
But slowly things happen that they cannot help and the Blazers Fellowship of the Ring begins to break apart
LMA terrific back door from Rudy...
"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
That was incredible
"What happened to Bayless anyway? Did he turn into a pumpkin? Most teams don’t just let #11 picks rot." - Xiane
In fact, I'd say his current amount of playing time is rudiculous.
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
Blake limiting Rudy's minutes is almost comical.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Yeah
Rudy should only play 12 minutes a game..Come on Nate
STEVE FREAKING BLAKE
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
Last year Sergio
played only 15 minutes per game. Should Blake play more than that? Right now he is averaging 26. Even if you don’t take him down to 15, there are a lot of minutes there.
Rudy is the type of guy that can be invisible for 4 minutes
than do about 8 great things in the next 2.
Thus, he needs to just be allowed to play good long stretches, so those “runs” happen
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
yep
doesn’t help that has last two games have been 17 and 14 minutes. looking at another 15 minute night tonight.
Said it before and I'll say it again
Rudy and Martell deserve more minutes
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
yep...Blakes a good backup
but let’s get our young talent minutes and develop them
webster is playing incredibly high iq basketball. I am impressed.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
He's fast becoming my favorite Blazer...
"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
He's been one of my favorites since he was drafted
So exciting…
i think he put a little english on that one...
by where's billy ray on Nov 6, 2009 9:20 PM PST reply actions
If Rudy had a little bit better handles, that PG discussion could really begin. He has the passing down.
But slowly things happen that they cannot help and the Blazers Fellowship of the Ring begins to break apart
There would be no discussion
Rudy with a handle = the Rubio hype with a better jumper
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
I wouldn't mind if Rudy was part of that 3-guard lineup instead of Blake.
If that’s the only way to get him more minutes. Still not convinced it’ll work in the long term though.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
I like how he plays with Broy
stating the obvious, but they can play without a “true” PG in the game
blazers getting a bit lazy
keep pounding it inside
That's how you get to 55 wins, for sure.
"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
Fewer set plays tonight. Which is good. Let them freelance a little.
"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
been saying this for awhile
or at least plays involving movement in place of isolation
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
They have been running plays this season?
I thought all we’ve seen is free lancing…
LMA got PAID!!!!
Pryz RB12
"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
In 15 minutes!
"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
Those are Blair-esque numbers!
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
Martell's shot is off, but his confidence is nice
He’s not disappearing just because he’s not hitting shots. Looks good.
he's terrorizing the passing lanes
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
This is why he should start over Blake
he’s a complete player, not a one trick pony
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
If his effort is consistent, he will be valuable even when he shot is off...
As opposed to Blake…
REX!!!!!!!!!!
"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
Bayless sighting
"What happened to Bayless anyway? Did he turn into a pumpkin? Most teams don’t just let #11 picks rot." - Xiane
RETURN OF B-REX!
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
why blake and not Rudy?
any explanation for that?
I don't know
if someone had those kind of compromising pictures of me, I don’t think I’d call it love.
nope
been asked about a million times. and look at the minutes:
Blake 26
Roy 25
Miller 21
Webster 11
Rudy 10
Bayless 4
Anything wrong with this picture?
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
Racism?
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
No, but Rudy is from Spain
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
No, you guys! Spanish people!
Sheesh. You make a half-hearted racism joke…
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
Like the cop from Don't Be a Menace...
Mos’t of all I hate that black a** Wesly Snipes. Lol.
LMA got PAID!!!!
Including Rudy.
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
Spurs just ran a beautiful pick and roll.
Kind of jealous.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
10 point lead
down from 17
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
SAS, 8-0 run
"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
End of the 3rd Q: PDX by 10.
"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
Oden gets the mention on the bumper going into the break.
Good to see him get a little positive attention.
ball movement stopped,
shooting dried up. We’ll be fine in the 4th as long we put more effort to move the ball like 1st q and first half of 3rd.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
better bring Miller back
the “flow” ain’t so good w/o him
Richard Jefferson the big loser so far
Big fat -16
The big winner for the Blazers...?
That would be Martell with a +12
overrated new player of the year
he’s been living off his rep for a while.
I just realized why I hate the Miller Blake Roy backcourt so much
Blake/Miller and Roy have to guard a bigger guy
Blake/Miller and Roy are both guarded by a bigger guy
Someone explain to me why this is a good idea???
Kenny Wheaton #20; The Pick - 1994 v UW. Matthew Harper #20; The Pick #2 - 2007 v USC. John Boyett #20;...
Well we outscored SA 29-14 in the first quarter
Probably the first good reason.
by Seven06Renault on Nov 6, 2009 9:29 PM PST up reply actions
was that the 3 guard lineup
or Miller starting???
Kenny Wheaton #20; The Pick - 1994 v UW. Matthew Harper #20; The Pick #2 - 2007 v USC. John Boyett #20;...
Miller starting
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
that's my thought
Kenny Wheaton #20; The Pick - 1994 v UW. Matthew Harper #20; The Pick #2 - 2007 v USC. John Boyett #20;...
Well he had like two assists and was 0/2 shooting
So … seems unreasonable.
by Seven06Renault on Nov 6, 2009 9:31 PM PST up reply actions
you can get away with it against SAS
because their 2 is not an attacking 2, but against other teams, 2 defenseively liabilities at the 1 and 2 is not a great idea…
Kenny Wheaton #20; The Pick - 1994 v UW. Matthew Harper #20; The Pick #2 - 2007 v USC. John Boyett #20;...
Bayless, Rudy, Webster, Outlaw, and Przybilla.
They need to run hard and not play half court basketball.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
not a complete group
no inside presence … ain’t gonna work
for short spurts it can
and did in the 1st half
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
Agreed
That first quarter was the blueprint for what that unit should do
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
Cringe.
Spurs don’t have a great lineup to hurt us as much as other teams.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
The Lakers and Nuggets
will maul that group. Roy on Melo or Artest? Ugly
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
Lead down to 8.
"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
Maybe the first insightful sideline coach interview this season
But slowly things happen that they cannot help and the Blazers Fellowship of the Ring begins to break apart
Miller TO.
"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
We are self destructing
lead to 8, down from 18 not long ago. 10-0 run
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
Sophia would go ballistic over just about all of these responses.
"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 9:36 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
My score prediction is starting to look like a possibility
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
I love streaming games on my computer.
Paul Allen blocking this (for other games) makes him look like the LAST guy you’d think made his gajillions being innovative with computers. =-/
What makes you think he's the one blocking it?
Isn’t it Comcast?
It's the NBA blocking it.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
The refs seem to have forgiven Brandon for past transgressions
Minus the OKC game, he’s getting a fair amount of the close calls now.
Spurs getting hot. Lead is 7.
"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
This is a bad matchup on D for Oden
he hates stepping out
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
LMA guns and misses.
"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
That's what the Blazers do. Which is the ultimate tragedy.
"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
can we stop shooting 1 on 1 jump shots please!!!!
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
Aldridge, stop trying to be McDyess
Kenny Wheaton #20; The Pick - 1994 v UW. Matthew Harper #20; The Pick #2 - 2007 v USC. John Boyett #20;...
Get the ball to Gregory!
He has McDyess on him!
Oden affecting shots
"What happened to Bayless anyway? Did he turn into a pumpkin? Most teams don’t just let #11 picks rot." - Xiane
And LaMarcus gobbling up the boards. Reversed roles.
But slowly things happen that they cannot help and the Blazers Fellowship of the Ring begins to break apart
Andre drove and faked a pass to nobody. He had nothin'...........
"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
That was either foul shots or a turnover. Which turned out FORTUNATELY.
"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
LMA really needs to take advantage of Jefferson.
He’s getting pushed around by him.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
I like that by Miller
now lets get the ball to Greg with McDuyess on him
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
But they do go in.
"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
espn commentators are excellent.
saying gold nuggets like “oden is on mcdyess, test mcdyess with the big fella”.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
I think they saw that Oden had success on Duncan in the third,
and logically assumed that we would go with what seems to work.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
McMillan didn't get to be coach of the Blazers by following logical thought patterns!
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
Oden blocking shots
"What happened to Bayless anyway? Did he turn into a pumpkin? Most teams don’t just let #11 picks rot." - Xiane
great D by Oden
Kenny Wheaton #20; The Pick - 1994 v UW. Matthew Harper #20; The Pick #2 - 2007 v USC. John Boyett #20;...
like a thanksgiving turkey
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
Memphis has no answer for Kobe. That won't be another loss for LA.
But slowly things happen that they cannot help and the Blazers Fellowship of the Ring begins to break apart
will memphis have an answer for anyone?
bayless leaves over my dead body
thanks for starting Andre
by thomasikehara on Nov 6, 2009 9:38 PM PST up reply actions
they have an answer for AI.
“No.”
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
Tonight LAL is going with 3 legit players: Kobe, LO, and Artest. Pau and Drew both out....
If Memphis can’t win with Marc Gasol and Zach against this lineup, they’re truly a bad team……
"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
I really hope this 3 guard lineup doesnt bite the blazers in the ass down the stretch
So far, so good….
Blake has looked like an almost average defender tonight
by southern oregon on Nov 6, 2009 9:39 PM PST up reply actions
because he is guarding a 2 that stands at the 3 line and jacks jumpers
Kenny Wheaton #20; The Pick - 1994 v UW. Matthew Harper #20; The Pick #2 - 2007 v USC. John Boyett #20;...
above average .. i'd say
he’s almost looked quick
I like Miller-Roy-Rudy better than these three
The more I watch this season, the less I understand Steve Blake’s huge role on the team.
agree on both points
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
ODEN!!!!!!!!!!
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
ODEN IS A MONSTER
"What happened to Bayless anyway? Did he turn into a pumpkin? Most teams don’t just let #11 picks rot." - Xiane
Brandon, what the heck!?!?!?!?
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
TERRIBLE BLAZER PLAY.
"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
Blake, shifting the momentum by himself.
Amazing veteran plays.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
I'm about done with Blake.
"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
roy screwed up the second one. I thought he had Oden on the alley oop,
but he just floated it out like a Jake Delhomme pass.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
The BAD part is right...
"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
Can we put somebody in for Nate's pet now?
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
glad blake doesn't slap the elbow of the guy lying it up on the fast break anymore
bayless leaves over my dead body
thanks for starting Andre
seriously
spectacular defense.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
Good that he didn't leave the floor on that one
But slowly things happen that they cannot help and the Blazers Fellowship of the Ring begins to break apart
Let's not blame this all on Blake...
Miller and Roy had a good deal to do with that incredibly bad stretch…
Did we trade for Jack while I slept? What was that jump pass?
But slowly things happen that they cannot help and the Blazers Fellowship of the Ring begins to break apart
Oden becoming a monster
WOW, nice block on Duncan
"Knowledge will get you from A to B. Creativity will get you anywhere." Einstein
You say that as if he had time to warm up.
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
We dont need Blake for his offensive prowess
by Bicycle Rider on Nov 6, 2009 9:44 PM PST up reply actions
We want him to do well at everything else...
and he doesnt
by Bicycle Rider on Nov 6, 2009 9:45 PM PST up reply actions
Rudy needs consistent minutes to produce
jerking him around for 2 minutes stints is completely wasting the way he can turn around a game.
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
Rudy is a better passer
and with Andre Miller teeing up the shooters, Rudy would match Blakes numbers in terms of open shots hit
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
That's why I hate up-tempo offense.
It leads to too many horrible turnovers.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
Those plays were middle school errors.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Way to completely destroy the momentum-incuding block that Oden had on Timmay
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
seriously,
I thought we would put the spurs away with that play.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
that was a really ugly sequence
Roy back-passing on a secondary break … ouch … to no one … out of control
That TO by Blake was embarassing
Roy made a mistake immediately after, but B lake’s pass was… inexcusable given the way the play developed.
only 1 of them should be starting
bayless leaves over my dead body
thanks for starting Andre
by thomasikehara on Nov 6, 2009 9:46 PM PST up reply actions
i like oden.
oden is almost out-playing duncan. lets feed him the ball more.
Good to see that the Nuggets lost.
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
Lead down to 5.
"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
Portland will win
but this shows the small lineup is not the cure all
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
Blake routinely wastes shot clock by mindlessly dribbling like he's going to make a move.
Worse than Stoudamire because Blake is frankly not a threat to score.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
we need a lineup change
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
This is turning ugly
"What happened to Bayless anyway? Did he turn into a pumpkin? Most teams don’t just let #11 picks rot." - Xiane
How do the bad shooters always end up with the ball as the clock expires?
Nate got the ball movement he wanted, but not to the right people
But slowly things happen that they cannot help and the Blazers Fellowship of the Ring begins to break apart
This is unbelievable
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
MILLER AGAIN SHOOT A 3.
That is a turnover. Terrible offense. Blake + Miller = disaster.
"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
He can't help it if the shooters give up the ball to him
But slowly things happen that they cannot help and the Blazers Fellowship of the Ring begins to break apart
Martell and/or Rudy now please
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
Naaaaaaah.
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
this lineup is good starting the game but
this is not working now. please put in rudy
The 3 guard lineup is definitely coming back to bite us in the ass
First half was absolutely fools gold….
And the lead is 3.
ChokeCity.
"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
Hopefully this ends the 3-guard experiment once and for all.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
the problem is
there is nothing wrong with the 3-guard lineup, we just aren’t playing the right 3 guards
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
Roy, once again, forgets how to dribble. Near TO.
"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
AND AGAIN
IF YOU WANT TO STASH SOMEBODY IN THE CORNER, PLEASE MAKE IT A SHOOTER!!!!!!!!!!
AAAAAARRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG
Yea! Roy vs Spurs....nice offense Nate.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
STOP WITH THE STUPID 1-4 ISO ALREADY
IT HAS NOT BEEN GOOD THIS YEAR
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
RUDY. MARTELL. TRAVIS. B-REX. PUT SOMEONE ELSE IN NOW.
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
You have to decide.
"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
I don't care. Any of them. Just take Blake out and put one of those guys in.
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
yea, spectacular vertical
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
Not part of Nate's happy fun club?
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
Props to Roy.
He’s bailing out Nate again.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Miller sits?!?
"What happened to Bayless anyway? Did he turn into a pumpkin? Most teams don’t just let #11 picks rot." - Xiane
I never thought I'd be so happy to see Travis come in at the 3.
Wrong PG sitting down, though.
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
YES ODEN IS MAKING GOOD THINGS HAPPEN!
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
definately
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
Roy.
"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
ODEN!!!!!!!!!!!!
player of the game
"What happened to Bayless anyway? Did he turn into a pumpkin? Most teams don’t just let #11 picks rot." - Xiane
Roy to Oden and we're back to 8....
4:15 on the clock.
Roy taking over.
"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
Oden saved that play too, what a weak pass.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
yeah, never saw that coming
must have been that lob pass practicing
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
ODEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Finally Home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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LMA Rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I <3 LMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LMA - Putting the POWER in POWER FORWARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The concussion must have jarred him into "Destroy All Opposition Terminator Mode!" - BlazersOrBust
That's why two-way pivotmen win titles.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
Our late game offense is still lacking
San Antonio played poorly tonight. A win is a win if this holds up, but there is still a lot of work to be done here
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
Wheres the and one for ODen
"Knowledge will get you from A to B. Creativity will get you anywhere." Einstein
No, no, no. Oden FOULS. He doesn't GET fouled. You've got it all backwards!
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
that shouldn't even be an assist.
Oden had to grab that out of the air from two spurs.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
Wow....Blazers have 9 assists in this game.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Amazing when you consider
we started two point guards and Roy is a good passer
Your confusing thesis has captured my attention. Tell me more.
by terryisntbald on Nov 6, 2009 9:53 PM PST up reply actions
My guess is that it was a split-second decision to pass the ball inside.
It seems that Brandon Roy is still way too tenative to pass to Greg Oden, though, which needs to change if #7 wants to get a ring. Frankly, Roy isn’t good enough to win it all by himself and LaMarcus Aldridge isn’t a true #2 option.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
Is Wheels still that big?
I thought he was losing weight after surgery?
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
On the radio commercial, it says he's lost 80 points or something insane like that.
I think we’re all underestimating how big he was before.
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
Wheels > Gastric bypass surgery
But slowly things happen that they cannot help and the Blazers Fellowship of the Ring begins to break apart
The Blazers' radio play-by-play guy
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
Brian Wheeler
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
i hate blake in the game
bayless leaves over my dead body
thanks for starting Andre
by thomasikehara on Nov 6, 2009 9:53 PM PST up reply actions
Steve has also played 33 minutes so far
Seriously, how can anyone take Nate saying you earn your PT at face value?
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
Rex in for Miller?
Miller might be tired. Rex would get to the line and make free throws.
Miller isn't in
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
LMA does his best Channing Frye impression
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
watch the two offenses
our is all standing still the spurs are running people around
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
It's quite amazing.
We’re trying our hardest to get the ball to an isolation.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
By now, we should all realize that Nate McMillan doesn't understand the meaning of motion.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
Can somebody remind me why Richard Jefferson is supposed to be good....
"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
He costs 3 times as much as Travis
But slowly things happen that they cannot help and the Blazers Fellowship of the Ring begins to break apart
Blake
clutch??
"What happened to Bayless anyway? Did he turn into a pumpkin? Most teams don’t just let #11 picks rot." - Xiane
BLAKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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LMA Rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I <3 LMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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The concussion must have jarred him into "Destroy All Opposition Terminator Mode!" - BlazersOrBust
Oden affected that shot.
"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
Sure, why not.
"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
we would all love him
if he would sit on the perimeter and drain open 3’s a la Steve Kerr.
Otherwise, he should never touched the ball. And pray that the person he is defending never touches the ball too.
Oen is singlehandedly covering the whole court on defense.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
What was that all about?
Ginobli just kicking Blake, even after the ball is gone.
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
I'm surprised he didn't fall over.
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
Oden getting props
"What happened to Bayless anyway? Did he turn into a pumpkin? Most teams don’t just let #11 picks rot." - Xiane
chance for redemption now Greg
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
and he hits both
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
ODEN MAKES BOTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Blazer's Edge Ambassador to The Dream Shake Blog
LMA Rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I <3 LMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LMA - Putting the POWER in POWER FORWARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The concussion must have jarred him into "Destroy All Opposition Terminator Mode!" - BlazersOrBust
Oden hits 2 key FTs.....
"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
Hubie Brown is having flashbacks of Artis Gilmore while watching Greg Oden.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
Makes both!!!
"What happened to Bayless anyway? Did he turn into a pumpkin? Most teams don’t just let #11 picks rot." - Xiane
Listening to Wheels online for the last 2:00.... he's fired up!
“We’re proud of ya Jefferson!!!” he says.
"whoever scores the most points is probably gonna win the game"
smart play
those are the ones you let go
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
Greg didn't smile
But slowly things happen that they cannot help and the Blazers Fellowship of the Ring begins to break apart
It's like it's 2004 all over again!
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
Outlaw handles the ball, Blazers survive.
"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
Outlaw handles the ball, .Blazers survive
heart jumps in throat
by where's billy ray on Nov 6, 2009 9:59 PM PST up reply actions
Okay, that was a pretty sick dunk by Jefferson. Good job by GO to not pick up the foul.
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BROY MAKES BOTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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LMA Rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I <3 LMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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The concussion must have jarred him into "Destroy All Opposition Terminator Mode!" - BlazersOrBust
Might as well knock him down, Greg.
"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
What do Rudy and Martell need to do
to get minutes from Blake and Outlaw? The PT distribution is backwards
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
Wait for them to be traded/for their contracts to expire
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
or maybe his stones...
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LMA Rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I <3 LMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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The concussion must have jarred him into "Destroy All Opposition Terminator Mode!" - BlazersOrBust
Yeah, that was a bad call on Greg Oden.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
Lazy Refs ftl
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
The pope is Catholic.
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
Good TO by Blake there. Quick thinking.
"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
2 point guards in the game
but we can’t handle the press
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
Oden got called for that
what, he fouled him with his breath?
Hip check, but there was a foul before
But slowly things happen that they cannot help and the Blazers Fellowship of the Ring begins to break apart
this is insane to play miller and Blake at the same time
and have no time for rudy and martell, I agree.
It will cost this team big down the road
I hope they figure it out before the playoffs, but Nate is nothing if not stubborn, this could be the lineup
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
by blazeraddict on Nov 6, 2009 10:03 PM PST up reply actions
Hubie is looking like Jean-Paul Sartre.
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
TROUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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LMA Rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I <3 LMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LMA - Putting the POWER in POWER FORWARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The concussion must have jarred him into "Destroy All Opposition Terminator Mode!" - BlazersOrBust
Oden must be training to be a Jedi.
He can get called for fouls without even touching someone, as if hes doing it with his mind.
Miller to Oden FTW!
great.. back to the Iso
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
Oden needs to stop swinging though...
but good block. He’s even affecting the threes
Nothing Witty Here, move along.
yea, he's affected at least 4 or 5 3's.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
Careful when accusing Blazers of "getting high".... that used to be kind of an issue around this place.
"whoever scores the most points is probably gonna win the game"
That's close to dagger if Miller can hit these.
"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
+1000000000
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
Greg Oden's block > Travis Outlaw's jump shot.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
MILLER MAKES BOTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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LMA Rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I <3 LMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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The concussion must have jarred him into "Destroy All Opposition Terminator Mode!" - BlazersOrBust
DAGGER.
"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
I really hope we're not going to sit
through these two PG lineups for games to come.
Nate hasn't done anything twice all season long......
"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
Nate McMillan did it in Seattle with Antonio Daniels and Luke Ridnour, so he'll do it in Portland with ...
Steve Blake and Andre Miller. I don’t like it one bit, but that’s nevertheless McMillan’s modus operandi to go small in the backcourt if the option in there.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
Come on Greg, don't foul out
But slowly things happen that they cannot help and the Blazers Fellowship of the Ring begins to break apart
But I have a different answer in the JC :)
But slowly things happen that they cannot help and the Blazers Fellowship of the Ring begins to break apart
miller doesn’t miss those free throws does he
by portlandgiirl91 on Nov 6, 2009 10:05 PM PST reply actions
This is the point in the game when Ruben Patterson used to wave his arms to excited the crowd...
"whoever scores the most points is probably gonna win the game"
I'm amazed the refs didn't call a foul on Oden.
I’ve seen that called all the time on Oden. Refs are truly maddening.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
miller is +14, highest +/- on the team.
RIP CITY
by greatestfall on Nov 6, 2009 10:06 PM PST up reply actions
He had to take at least three shots with no time on the shot clock.
Due to teammates passing up looks, or just dribbling for too long (Blake).
who knew when we were all calling for Miller to start, that Blake's minutes would go UP 10 a game
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
Geez, no kidding.
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
Does anyone know LMA's
quarter by quarter scoring stats? Is it just me or does he disappear in the 4th alot?
Part of that is Nate's penchant for playing Travis in the fourth.
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
But usually it's at the 3
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
by blazeraddict on Nov 6, 2009 10:07 PM PST up reply actions
yes
but in his defense, he gets NO plays called for him in the 4th. heck, he hasn’t been getting many plays called for him at all in the 2nd half
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
True
He always starts the game hot, we need to keep feeding him
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
by blazeraddict on Nov 6, 2009 10:10 PM PST up reply actions
roy misses 1
book it
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
Because it worked tonight.
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
id like it if one of the guards was rudy, another was roy, and another andre
bayless leaves over my dead body
thanks for starting Andre
by thomasikehara on Nov 6, 2009 10:07 PM PST up reply actions
I think you are with the 99% on that one
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
Yeah, that also seemed odd to me.
It’s understandable that Hubie Brown likes a ten-man rotation — which he had with the Memphis Grizzlies earlier this decade — and he commented on that in the second quarter at one point. I don’t understand him liking the three-guard lineup, though.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
"An embarrassment of riches"
Nice description of our minutes crunch
But slowly things happen that they cannot help and the Blazers Fellowship of the Ring begins to break apart
I bet Blake is more scared.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
by blzrfan on Nov 6, 2009 10:08 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
He would have made a difference
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
by blazeraddict on Nov 6, 2009 10:08 PM PST up reply actions
Yes, this win does not comfort me at all.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
I hate how in the tank the Mike's are for Steve Blake
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
Mike Barrett and Mike Rice should be fired.
Kevin Calabro and Steve “Snapper” Jones deserve the TV announcing gigs.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
Calabro definitely
not much of a Snapper fan myself
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
by blazeraddict on Nov 6, 2009 10:11 PM PST up reply actions
Is Snapper still alive?
"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
Kevin Calabro is a national announcer......
"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
That was hard earned 14/7/4
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
Roy and blake reaped the benefits of his skilled play tonight,
as their shoddy perimeter defense was covered more than adequately by Oden’s presence underneath.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
he made shots
but did nothing else. PG’s are supposed to do more than just score.
This was not a good game for Blake, even though he scored.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
+1
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
by blazeraddict on Nov 6, 2009 10:12 PM PST up reply actions
he did
but the question is which would you rather see on a nightly basis, minutes-wise:
Blake 38, Rudy 12, Webster 13
OR
Blake 15, Rudy 26, Webster 22
I have NO problem with 3-guard lineup given matchups that allow it, but I can’t ever justify Blake over Rudy as the 3rd guard. I just can’t
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
BLAZERS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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LMA Rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I <3 LMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LMA - Putting the POWER in POWER FORWARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The concussion must have jarred him into "Destroy All Opposition Terminator Mode!" - BlazersOrBust
fool’s gold. They missed a lot of open jumpers, we played a midget lineup, Rudy only played 12 minutes, and LMA was terrible.
Fool’s gold.
free bayless
I will say, Oden played great.
This is what I hope to see this season.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
I think a lot of Blazer fans can see the problem with making Steve Blake a shooting guard that leads the team in minutes.
free bayless
It only delays the inevitable.
Nate thinks his offensive problems are personnel not schemes. I fear we will get a rude awakening.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
San Antonio missed a ton from beyond the arc, which would've made a huge difference.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
Agree 100%
Add in no Tony Parker, and this win is not an indication all is well in Blazerland
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
by blazeraddict on Nov 6, 2009 10:12 PM PST up reply actions
I'll await interviews tomorrow
But Nate’s big grin about his three-guard lineup during the 4th quarter ESPN interview left me concerned.
Look, people should just accept that Nate McMillan will go small in spite of it being a terrible idea.
It’s like when people won’t accept that McMillan will always be a slow-paced coach. If anything, McMillan is one of the more predictable coaches in the NBA.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
He said he wanted ball movement
Problem is, the ball often ended up in the hands of non-shooters like Miller or Oden late in the clock
But slowly things happen that they cannot help and the Blazers Fellowship of the Ring begins to break apart
well,
blame Oden for fool’s gold here, cuz he changed the game for us once he came in.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
I agree but..
Oden was out there and looked good against Duncan. I’ll bask in that positive for now.
Well, yes.
But it’s a W nonetheless.
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
If There Were Any Game
That showed the impact Oden can have on D, this is it.
ITS A GREAT DAY TO BE A BLAZER FAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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LMA Rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I <3 LMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LMA - Putting the POWER in POWER FORWARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The concussion must have jarred him into "Destroy All Opposition Terminator Mode!" - BlazersOrBust
+/- is a crappy stat for basketball, imo
I mean, it originated with hockey…a sport that has no meaningful stats other than goals & assists. That should tell you something.
Is it wrong that I feel like the Blazers dodged a bullet????
Boy am I happy its a win though…
GGGOOOOOOOOO BBBBBBLLLLLLLLAAAAAAAAAAAAAZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRSSSSSSSSSS
How did we dodge a bullett?
I don’t think we ever lost the lead in the entire game. I mean come 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 10:14 PM PST up reply actions
Parker. Tony Parker.
But slowly things happen that they cannot help and the Blazers Fellowship of the Ring begins to break apart
The Spurs couldn't hit the broadside of a barn from 3
no Tony Parker in the 2nd half, and it was a 3 point game in the 4th. A win is a good thing, but the team still isn’t where it needs to be
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
by blazeraddict on Nov 6, 2009 10:16 PM PST up reply actions
as i see it, it was a goodnight in the nba, denver loses, blazers win!
by portlandgiirl91 on Nov 6, 2009 10:12 PM PST reply actions
And the Lakers win!!!
"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
And the Celtics lose!!!
"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
Okay, so it was an okay night in the NBA.
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
Greg Oden > LaMarcus Aldridge.
I wonder how long until Nate McMillan, Brandon Roy, and even Aldridge himself comes to grip with that fact.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
Aldridge needs to embrace a Nowitzki/Sheed role.
Dude has an awful post game and panics when he’s doubled down low. He needs to work on shooting straight up when he gets the chance and working on his defense.
But yeah, Oden is the key, especially if he can develop his offense and avoid fouls.
heck no
Jermaine Oneal has a similar body to Aldridge, and he was never known as a soft dude. Aldridge needs to continue to embrace the physicality of the post. Don’t drift out and shoot jumper after jumper.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
Jermaine O'Neal works hard on defense, but is as equally soft to LaMarcus Aldridge on offense.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
really?
I thought he liked to play physical basketball, at least that’s what the Mikes said when we played Toronto last year.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
Aldridge as Nowitzki?
Thats just cooky talk
by Bicycle Rider on Nov 6, 2009 10:16 PM PST up reply actions
I still think LMA will be the #2 option
and rightfully so this season. But this is what Greg’s offensive came could be, and will be as he gets more consistent. I actually think it’s a bigger question whether Oden surpasses Roy than he does LMA as the fulcrum of the offense.
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
by blazeraddict on Nov 6, 2009 10:14 PM PST up reply actions
On offense, Brandon Roy and Greg Oden will need to learn to work together for optimum success.
I have no doubt that Oden is capable of doing it, but Roy will need to set aside his ego — sooner rather than later — for the betterment of the team.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
I think Roy will accept this
as Oden begins to bring this type of performance nightly. I compare it to his UW days, specifically the team his Jr. year which, although playing a much more uptempo style (more shots for all) featured a number of players on offense and not just Roy
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
by blazeraddict on Nov 6, 2009 10:18 PM PST up reply actions
LMA is soft, he can't score inside.
We need him to be like Rasheed. Make 3’s and defend.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
gah.
I don’t want him to waste his talent shooting jumpers from the outside.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
That'll never be LaMarcus Aldridge's game, so you may as well just discard that pie in the sky wish.
Of everyone who was on the mid-’90s Washington Bullets roster, Juwan Howard is more like LaMarcus Aldridge than Juwan Howard, Chris Webber, et cetera.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
Crap, the second time I wrote Juwan Howard's name I intended to write Rasheed Wallace.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
Will you acknowledge,
that Aldridge has the physical tools to become a dominant low post player, as long as he adopts the mentality?
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
Will you acknowledge that the likelihood of that happening is next to nil?
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
If you can become a teddy bear in wolf's clothing Aldridge can
adopt the mentality of a dominant low post player. So there.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
by annthefan on Nov 6, 2009 10:35 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
What we saw from Greg tonight was way more important
than any jibber jabber about the guards
by southern oregon on Nov 6, 2009 10:15 PM PST reply actions
Wise words and true.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
How about dem Suns?
didn’t think they would work so well together with Lopez out
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Jersey contest answers
Portland 96, San Antonio 84
Roy’s points
Blazer rebounds
43%
Final Horn sounds
Ooo, I should have done okay. How many rebounds did the Blazers have?
"The best team in the county right now wears green and goes quack, quack." -Chris Dufresne, LA Times
formerly rockingharder
Barrett, I know you like/attend church with Steve Blake
but stop hyping him up to no end, it gets old
I hate Comcast.
Card carrying member of Team Bayless
I believe in Greg Oden
Did all the Blair fans notice that LMA and Travis Owned him?
by southern oregon on Nov 6, 2009 10:23 PM PST reply actions
DeJuan Blair does have some trouble on defense, which is his biggest flaw aside from limited range.
If Blair was a Trail Blazer, I still say he’d be a sane version of Danny Fortson circa the 2004-2005 season.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
It would be terrible if LMA wouldn't
But slowly things happen that they cannot help and the Blazers Fellowship of the Ring begins to break apart
SA defense did a good job of stopping easy passes. Add in to that the fact that we don’t move without the ball and it was a stagnant offense.
free bayless
Rudy Rudy Rudy
But slowly things happen that they cannot help and the Blazers Fellowship of the Ring begins to break apart
Y'know, I'm starting to side with those of whom who think Rudy Fernandez isn't long for Portland.
I didn’t think it’d become a problem until around the summer of 2011, but at this rate it’ll likely be an issue during the summer of 2010.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
We won in spite of Nate's blindness that Blake is better than Rudy or Martell
Thanks Greg,Nate owes you one
by southern oregon on Nov 6, 2009 10:28 PM PST up reply actions
With all the talk of getting Rudy more involved
I have to believe there are some lingering health issues going on
"What happened to Bayless anyway? Did he turn into a pumpkin? Most teams don’t just let #11 picks rot." - Xiane
You know what, if nothing else I want Batum back
so Nate has no excuse but to play him because of his terrific defense, and Outlaw will be pushed out of the sf rotation so both lineups will feature players who will move off teh ball (webster/Batum). Although I hope they don’t become frustrated and just sit in the corner when Roy takes over.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
lol
lots of isolation today.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
There was a lot of Steve Blake playing the 3 on offense, too, which is somewhat odd to contemplate.
Ironically, though, Kirk Hinrich would be perfect for that role of guarding 2s and playing the 3 on offense in a three-guard lineup that also features Brandon Roy and Andre Miller. Blake, however, has neither the defensive chops nor the ability to move well off the ball to fill that role effectively. Man, I’d be so happy to trade Travis Outlaw and Steve Blake for Kirk Hinrich. That way, a three-guard lineup can work effectively and, moreover, Rudy Fernandez would get more minutes off the bench at the 3.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
Totally agree
I still think the Bulls will do that trade once they realise that free agency is the most important thing to getting them back into the elite in the East
"What happened to Bayless anyway? Did he turn into a pumpkin? Most teams don’t just let #11 picks rot." - Xiane
The problem is that Kirk Hinrich seems more likely to end up in Los Angeles than Portland.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
That cannot be allowed to happen
LA would have another dynasty.
Might be overstating it but a core of Hinrich, Kobe, Artest, Gasol, Bynum and Odom for the next few years would be nigh on unbeatable. Both offensively and defensively they would have no weaknesses.
The main reason I think we won’t get Hinrich is that I truly believe KP made a genuine attempt to get him before we signed Miller.
"What happened to Bayless anyway? Did he turn into a pumpkin? Most teams don’t just let #11 picks rot." - Xiane
Nate needs to take a line from Hoosiers
and demand Greg gets at least 10 shots a game. I wanna see it on the COURT.
Post-game thread is up (for a while)
http://www.blazersedge.com/2009/11/6/1119579/gameday-open-thread-spurs-post
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