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

Welcome to the first home game in a while.  Here's your chance to jaw about Portland's chances of defeating the Kings tonight.  Please keep it respectful and on-topic.  Enjoy!

--Dave (blazersub@yahoo.com)

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Got an A in my last two PhD Courses at Portland State (two minutes ago)

Hopefully the Blazers get similar grades tonight.

DETHRONE THE KINGS!

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

by skywaker9 on Dec 15, 2009 6:01 PM PST reply actions  

Congratulations

Now you can get on with the serious business at hand.

#52

by KINGofMACct on Dec 15, 2009 6:14 PM PST up reply actions  

Indeed

Three weeks before I have to go back to work (as a grad assistant).

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by skywaker9 on Dec 15, 2009 6:33 PM PST up reply actions  

Let Miller start. Let Bayless play. Let the Blazers win!

Let KP trade Blake for a quality 4-5 back-up.

If it all happens I will be as happy as a kid on Christmas morning.

by upper left corner on Dec 15, 2009 6:03 PM PST reply actions  

Anyone at the RG yet?

If so, can you tell us what the scoreboards say as to whom will be starting?

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by skywaker9 on Dec 15, 2009 6:03 PM PST reply actions  

LeBron's evil cousin maybe

Somehow I doubt we have enough cap room to do even that.

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by skywaker9 on Dec 15, 2009 6:07 PM PST up reply actions  

Blake for a bag of popcorn

On game day, I leave the turkey alone because it is some chemicals in that thing. Nate Mcmillian 11/26/09

by slim503 on Dec 15, 2009 6:11 PM PST reply actions  

Miller is starting :) and bayless will get 25 mins or so

On game day, I leave the turkey alone because it is some chemicals in that thing. Nate Mcmillian 11/26/09

by slim503 on Dec 15, 2009 6:15 PM PST reply actions  

B rex for 20 points tonight

On game day, I leave the turkey alone because it is some chemicals in that thing. Nate Mcmillian 11/26/09

by slim503 on Dec 15, 2009 6:15 PM PST reply actions  

Go Trail Blazers!!

"In order to keep a true perspective of one's importance, everyone should have a dog that will worship him and a cat that will ignore him."

by bow4meow on Dec 15, 2009 6:27 PM PST up reply actions  

Wierd little scene in Houston

Looked like maybe a fan threw a handful of crushed ice in the air and it landed in the Pistons bench

by southern oregon on Dec 15, 2009 6:20 PM PST reply actions  

Trade for the future

Wait until very close to the trade deadline, then trade Blake and his expiring contract to a lousy team that will place high in the draft. Use Bayless as backup to Miller for the rest of the year.

Then, on draft day, either trade up even higher (if needed to get one of the top 2 PGs in the draft) – or trade out for a veteran.

by Memphremagog on Dec 15, 2009 6:20 PM PST reply actions  

Few teams have the cap space to just absorb Blake for a first round pick

And those that figure to place high in the lottery don’t usually trade first round picks until, well, after the lottery when they know where they will pick just before draft day.

Miller - Roy - Webster - Aldridge - Przybilla. Is that so hard?

by Norsktroll on Dec 15, 2009 6:24 PM PST up reply actions  

Hello faithful Balzer fans

I’m a faithful Kings fan, and I would like to first and foremost say it really really sucks that Oden is out. I was rooting for the guy and loved seeing him play. I think we all see the potential in him, it sucks that he suffered another injury.

Here’s hoping for a fun and competitive game, just the mere fat that as a Kings fan I can say that without lying to myself after the season Kings had last year makes me all kinds of excited.

Good game all, let the basketball begin (in 30 minutes or so >_<)

Now, If you would all excuse me, I’m going to revert to my usual homer-ism:

GO KINGS, ZOMG BLAZERS SUXXORS! EVANS >>> ROY. EVANS4RoY!

;P

"It's as Ann as the nose on plain's face."

by Apoet on Dec 15, 2009 6:23 PM PST reply actions  

I can get behind Evans4R.O.Y.

The rest remains to be seen. Roy was a R.O.Y. too, and his numbers were actually better (in most categories and efficiency stats) and continued to improve. Until, well, now. Evans might also decline a bit as the rookie wall hits and Martin comes back to take over some shots.

Miller - Roy - Webster - Aldridge - Przybilla. Is that so hard?

by Norsktroll on Dec 15, 2009 6:26 PM PST up reply actions  

Thanks for the visit Apoet

Sacramento fans have class. Does SactownRoyalty do a poetry contest? I’m looking for a site that does. … eh hmm….

"In order to keep a true perspective of one's importance, everyone should have a dog that will worship him and a cat that will ignore him."

by bow4meow on Dec 15, 2009 6:30 PM PST up reply actions  

Have you tried emailing Dave about it?

I don’t know why we quit.
Because it’s fun to do this bit.
And I doubt anyone threw a fit.
It’s great practice in English Lit.
And as American as a baseball mit.
I’m sure there’s more, but now I sit.

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by T Darkstar on Dec 15, 2009 6:42 PM PST up reply actions  

I did email Dave to ask

I think he thought I was taking him to task
So I haven’t bothered to ask of him twice
twisting of words just another one of my vice
so around I wait hoping someday to see
my chance to take the title from some guy named T

"In order to keep a true perspective of one's importance, everyone should have a dog that will worship him and a cat that will ignore him."

by bow4meow on Dec 15, 2009 6:49 PM PST up reply actions  

I don't know about poetry....

but I think we ought to do up “Talk Like a Pirate Day” next year!

Free Andre Miller and if that doesn’t work: Keel Haul Nate! Aharr!!

You can observe a lot just by watching.
-- Yogi Berra

by Rick C in Tigard on Dec 15, 2009 7:04 PM PST up reply actions  

Rip City We have something to believe in again... BAYLESS

Root for him!!

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by slim503 on Dec 15, 2009 6:27 PM PST reply actions  

should be a good game

kings have been a lot better than i thought they would be, im hoping the blazers win but its an exciting game

by Yawnie on Dec 15, 2009 6:29 PM PST reply actions  

Their only road win is at Utah

Which has lost TWICE to the Wolves, so I don’t know what to think of them.

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by skywaker9 on Dec 15, 2009 6:33 PM PST up reply actions  

Grrr, Nate still won't say if he starts Miller.

Miller - Roy - Webster - Aldridge - Przybilla. Is that so hard?

by Norsktroll on Dec 15, 2009 6:30 PM PST reply actions  

If Blake starts over Miller...

will the boos be audible?

"In order to keep a true perspective of one's importance, everyone should have a dog that will worship him and a cat that will ignore him."

by bow4meow on Dec 15, 2009 6:32 PM PST up reply actions  

Blake already has a small contingent booing him

Has since the Minnesota game after he almost cost us Detroit. Last three times I’ve been he’s gotten booed by some in the starters.

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by skywaker9 on Dec 15, 2009 6:34 PM PST up reply actions  

Really now

shouldn’t the boos be directed at Coach?

"In order to keep a true perspective of one's importance, everyone should have a dog that will worship him and a cat that will ignore him."

by bow4meow on Dec 15, 2009 6:36 PM PST up reply actions  

Yeah well

They always say McMillans name right after Roy’s and we don’t want to EVER sound like we’re booing #7.

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by skywaker9 on Dec 15, 2009 6:38 PM PST up reply actions  

lol .... true

"In order to keep a true perspective of one's importance, everyone should have a dog that will worship him and a cat that will ignore him."

by bow4meow on Dec 15, 2009 6:39 PM PST up reply actions  

Well, given the sparse Clips crowds

Isn’t lack of noise normal?

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by skywaker9 on Dec 15, 2009 6:45 PM PST up reply actions  

Makes sense

Since all the lower bowl folks at Faker games are stars who come to be seen, not make noise.

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by skywaker9 on Dec 15, 2009 6:47 PM PST up reply actions  

Hi Blazersedge

Kings fan here – Who do you think will guard Tyreke Evans tonight, since he is our best player, at least with Martin out?

"Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive." Proverbs 17:28

by kwill on Dec 15, 2009 6:40 PM PST reply actions  

Dre Miller

Hopefully.

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by skywaker9 on Dec 15, 2009 6:40 PM PST up reply actions  

welcome kwill

I was wondering if the Blazers will go more zone tonight. Do the Kings have zone buster type players?

"In order to keep a true perspective of one's importance, everyone should have a dog that will worship him and a cat that will ignore him."

by bow4meow on Dec 15, 2009 6:41 PM PST up reply actions  

Yea, most everyone can shoot

And all a team needs to do to break the zone is go to the middle, usually.

"Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive." Proverbs 17:28

by kwill on Dec 15, 2009 6:43 PM PST up reply actions  

Yea,

Sometimes he’s really good and other times….you just don’t know what your gonna get. They could try it with Donte in and it may work. It just depends on if he will be good or play like last year

"Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive." Proverbs 17:28

by kwill on Dec 15, 2009 6:46 PM PST up reply actions  

Donte will probably start

"Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive." Proverbs 17:28

by kwill on Dec 15, 2009 6:47 PM PST up reply actions  

If I were the Blazers

I would only try a zone when Brockman or K9 are in. I think that would be the best opportunity for it to work

"Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive." Proverbs 17:28

by kwill on Dec 15, 2009 6:45 PM PST up reply actions  

Thanks BTW

"Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive." Proverbs 17:28

by kwill on Dec 15, 2009 6:50 PM PST up reply actions  

Steve Blake.

Which is why Evans will win Rookie of the Year.

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by T Darkstar on Dec 15, 2009 6:44 PM PST up reply actions  

Yeah, I agree.

Blake is probably the best wing defender we have who is still able to play. At least he’ll try.

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by T Darkstar on Dec 15, 2009 6:47 PM PST up reply actions  

Do the Blazers double team much

It seems like when Reke goes to post (which he is trying to do more often) that teams bring the double.

"Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive." Proverbs 17:28

by kwill on Dec 15, 2009 6:49 PM PST up reply actions  

I don't remember seeing the Blazers ever double team effectively.

It happens rarely, and when it does, we leave everyone else wide open to drive the lane for easy baskets.

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by T Darkstar on Dec 15, 2009 6:51 PM PST up reply actions  

Of the starters it will have to be Miller

if he gets the starts. If it’s close in the 4th I’d like to see Bayless get a chance. He’s the only one with the lateral quickness to have a chance of staying in front of Evans.

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

by terryisntbald on Dec 15, 2009 6:53 PM PST up reply actions  

Bulls hanging touch with the Fakers

64-61 Fakers 5 left in the third, Kobe with 28, everyone else, suck.

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by skywaker9 on Dec 15, 2009 6:40 PM PST reply actions  

Noah having a ridiculous game

11 points, 12 boards, SIX BLOCKS and two dimes.

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by skywaker9 on Dec 15, 2009 6:48 PM PST up reply actions  

woot! woot!! - I am feeling under the weather tonight so there wont be much !!!!! tonight

Go Blazers!

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by LaMarvelous on Dec 15, 2009 6:48 PM PST reply actions  

Hey the L-Train felt under the weather on Saturday

Had his best game of the year.

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by skywaker9 on Dec 15, 2009 6:49 PM PST up reply actions  

Well, I will try to step up but no promises

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by LaMarvelous on Dec 15, 2009 6:51 PM PST up reply actions  

glad you got your woot! in

that’s all we ask

"In order to keep a true perspective of one's importance, everyone should have a dog that will worship him and a cat that will ignore him."

by bow4meow on Dec 15, 2009 6:51 PM PST up reply actions  

They can look like world beaters

or total crap, they really can.

I mean the Suns btw.

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by skywaker9 on Dec 15, 2009 6:50 PM PST up reply actions  

ESPN lineup just changed to include MILLER!

WOOT!

Roy
Webster
Miller
Pryz
LMA

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by skywaker9 on Dec 15, 2009 6:50 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

We’ll just call you Jephthah.

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by T Darkstar on Dec 15, 2009 6:54 PM PST up reply actions  

Nice

I noticed the Greek in your Sig. Did you take Kione in Seminary?

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by kwill on Dec 15, 2009 6:56 PM PST up reply actions  

Undergrad.

I use it quite a bit at seminary, and will after placement as well. :)

It’s fun stuff.

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by T Darkstar on Dec 15, 2009 6:57 PM PST up reply actions  

Nice

This isn’t the forum to really talk about it but I did too along with Hebrew (both Undergrad as well.

"Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive." Proverbs 17:28

by kwill on Dec 15, 2009 6:59 PM PST up reply actions  

My Hebrew has gotten embarrassingly rusty.

But both are very useful. Actually, there are a few posters up here that dabble in it. But you are correct in that it’s probably not the forum for it, even though I like to talk about it a lot.

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by T Darkstar on Dec 15, 2009 7:01 PM PST up reply actions  

Nice!

Good to hear that a change is taking place. Might make for a faster and more fun game.

Now who is coming off of the bench first, Blake or Bayless?

by Lowebrow on Dec 15, 2009 7:01 PM PST up reply actions  

Thanks for the time guys

Gotta get ready for the game on STR. Later

"Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive." Proverbs 17:28

by kwill on Dec 15, 2009 6:55 PM PST reply actions  

What channel tonight? I'm not finding it...

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by timbo on Dec 15, 2009 6:59 PM PST reply actions  

kgw

"In order to keep a true perspective of one's importance, everyone should have a dog that will worship him and a cat that will ignore him."

by bow4meow on Dec 15, 2009 7:00 PM PST up reply actions  

No Dr Phil today!

the start of the game is actually going to be on. This must be a sign the apocalypse is nigh!

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

by terryisntbald on Dec 15, 2009 7:01 PM PST up reply actions  

First Half Thread is up!

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