Gameday Open Thread: Clippers vs. Blazers-- Mini-Recap Post-Game Edition
by Dave on Dec 30, 2009 9:38 PM PST
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PrintReflect on the game here as you await the Media Row Report.
Leading just about the entire way, the Portland Trail Blazers held on for a 103-99 home victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, despite losing LaMarcus Aldridge for the game due to a sprained left ankle suffered during the first quarter.
The Blazers received solid contributions from just about everyone off the bench, including power forward Jeff Pendergraph, who had a career-high 14 rebounds to go along with 8 points.
Brandon Roy paced the Blazers with 25 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Martell Webster chipped in with 15 points.
The Clippers had five players score in double figures, led by center Chris Kaman with 25 points and guard Eric Gordon with 24.
The Blazers are undefeated (1-0) since signing Shavlik Randolph.
-- Ben Golliver | benjamin.golliver@gmail.com | Twitter
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by LaMarvelous on Dec 30, 2009 9:41 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Didn't see the game
How bad is LMA? Are we talking DTD or out a couple weeks? Or worse? Any prognostification being done yet?
I loved seeing both P.Beast and Cunningbeast in at the same time
by Emperor_Doom on Dec 30, 2009 9:42 PM PST reply actions
Bright side
I must say, as horrible and unfortunate as all these injuries have been, I am enjoying watching Bayless and the rookies getting quality minutes.
"It all depends on where his growth will come and we think his growth will come within us" -- Kevin Pritchard on Jerryd Bayless
ummm, did ben hack into dave's account?
Gameday Open Thread: Clippers vs. Blazers—Post-Game Edition
by Dave on Dec 30, 2009 9:38 PM PST in News 11 comments, 11 new
More photos " by Don Ryan – AP
about 2 hours ago: Los Angeles Clippers center Chris Kaman, right, flips the ball out as Portland Trail Blazers’ Brandon Roy, left, and Jeff Pendergraph defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009. (AP Photo/Don Ryan)
Boxscore
Reflect on the game here as you await the Media Row Report.
Leading just about the entire way, the Portland Trail Blazers held on for a 103-99 home victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, despite losing LaMarcus Aldridge for the game due to a sprained left ankle suffered during the first quarter.
The Blazers received solid contributions from just about everyone off the bench, including power forward Jeff Pendergraph, who had a career-high 14 rebounds to go along with 8 points.
Brandon Roy paced the Blazers with 25 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Martell Webster chipped in with 15 points.
The Clippers had five players score in double figures, led by center Chris Kaman with 25 points and guard Eric Gordon with 24.
The Blazers are undefeated (1-0) since signing Shavlik Randolph.
— Ben Golliver | benjamin.golliver@gmail.com | Twitter
bayless leaves over my dead body
Start Bayless (in a 2 guard lineup)
if you should strike Oden down he will become more powerful than you can possibly imagine
#52
#4
I just realized that we have no one left who does cool dunks.
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bayless
bayless leaves over my dead body
Start Bayless (in a 2 guard lineup)
if you should strike Oden down he will become more powerful than you can possibly imagine
#52
#4
by thomasikehara on Dec 30, 2009 9:49 PM PST up reply actions
true
bayless leaves over my dead body
Start Bayless (in a 2 guard lineup)
if you should strike Oden down he will become more powerful than you can possibly imagine
#52
#4
by thomasikehara on Dec 30, 2009 9:50 PM PST up reply actions
Webslinger
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 Dec 30, 2009 9:50 PM PST up reply actions
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fun fun fun fun fun
and the wonderful thing about Dante is:
He’s the only one. – Elgin
OK...so girls in movies where guys wear hockey masks have a better survival rate than the average Blazer player. - Dave
Blazers are even with Denver in the standings!!!!
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We were a half game back - not any more
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ya,
but that is measured only by (wins-losses)/2. Since we have played 2 more games and are over .500, we get demoted. (As, in the next two games, Denver isn’t expected to play .500 ball, so the expectation is that they are better.)
There really is no “correct” answer though.
Loved the effort on boards by Pendergraph
First of all, I hope LMA gets well soon. With that said, I’m glad Pendergraph and Dante played the minutes they did. Both of them showed great hustle and awareness on the defensive end, especially in the zone. They were physical and didn’t shy away from contact. I was shocked at how well Dante was able to stay in front of his man.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
he was guarding a perimeter player in Thornton and played actual defense.
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an intriguing and unforeseen development
by blacknoiseNW on Dec 30, 2009 9:58 PM PST up reply actions
If he can keep it up ...
What does that mean for Travis? So far I love what I’m seeing from Pendergraph … he’s tough, he can make shots, grab rebounds and that quarter-ending block was pretty sweet! If Batum comes back just as good as he was before and Webster can get a bit more consistent there won’t be a lot of minutes at SF and if Pendergraph keeps this up (or Cunningham … he’s doing pretty good too) where is there time for Outlaw?
Unleashed in the fast break unit
Oden Outlaw Webster Rudy Andre. – Elgin
OK...so girls in movies where guys wear hockey masks have a better survival rate than the average Blazer player. - Dave
smart draft picks
Both Pendy and Ferno are clearly ready to contribute. I’m thankful KP didn’t gamble on less experienced youth
"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."
blair would have been cool tho
I'm going on a Dave boycott until AK1984 is brought back.
"Did they really expect me to bow down to Jesus?!?" ~Sophia
by Philthyanimal on Dec 30, 2009 11:13 PM PST up reply actions
pendergraph was awesome
i can’t wait to see what type of numbers he’ll be putting up a couple of years from now.
What does Pendy have to do with Milsap?
Don’t you mean Dejuan Blair?
" Welcome to the Bedge....where good, is never good enough"…Rudiculous
by 92wastheyear on Dec 30, 2009 10:56 PM PST up reply actions
the previously uninjured ankle, to clarify. He had been playing on a tweaked ankle previously.
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Oh great now both have been tweaked
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maybe it will help balance him out
"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."
Good Point "All of Life Must Have Balance"
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by LaMarvelous on Dec 30, 2009 10:01 PM PST up reply actions
thank goodness for a few days rest
this team needs it… and earned it
"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."
Tweakers suck
OK...so girls in movies where guys wear hockey masks have a better survival rate than the average Blazer player. - Dave
Clips Nation not too happy
"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."
Oops
Reading this again, it may come off wrong. I didn’t mean to sound as if the observation was obvious, but rather that it would be nothing new for Clippers fans. Sorry if anyone misunderstood.
Can't blame them
If they want to hope their team is playoff contenders, they need to find a way to beat an injury-ravaged Portland. They’ll have another chance next week, and hopefully not do it then either.
I don't blame them
they’re kinda acting like most everyone did around here when the injuries started mounting and there were alot of question marks… I feel sorry for Clipper fans. Haven’t they endured enough frustration over the life of the franchise?
"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."
Hmm
It’d be nice if we were just ravaged
by doomsdaymachine on Dec 31, 2009 5:55 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
I'd also like to take a moment to say Steve Blake had another good game
keep up the good work Steve
"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."
+1
He looked great out there. Glad to see the outside shot dropping. Go Steve!
Funny how when Blake is off the haters emerge
but when he plays well the silence if deafening
"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."
he did two things tonight: shot open jumpers and made two horrible inbounds passes.
It wasn’t a particularly noteworthy night.
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by Cablinasian on Dec 30, 2009 10:10 PM PST up reply actions
the 4 point play was nice
I think where Blake isn’t getting credit is on the defensive end of the court. Often overmatched, Blake is always willing to body up against anyone.
"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."
Actually I thought his defense was weak and they were going after him like
The lame sheep in the flock,almost every 3 pointer they made was on his watch.
by southern oregon on Dec 30, 2009 10:17 PM PST up reply actions
Thankfully Baron left his shooting irons at home
If he was normal, yikes…
52 + 88 = 140% better team.
No silence from me.
I still think Blake is our weakest guard by far. Yes, he hit some 3’s, but his defense tonight was particularly bad. I wasn’t angry though at him playing so many minutes because who else is going to? We had like 4 players.
#10
by dario argento on Dec 30, 2009 11:05 PM PST up reply actions
Yup.
His defense accounted for many of the perimeter breakdowns. Not off screens, just players driving right by him.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
I can’t wait for him to resign for another three years.
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by Cablinasian on Dec 30, 2009 11:07 PM PST up reply actions
Here's the thing.
Rudy is poor on the perimeter as well, but he can rebound much better. His shot is also more deadly. Problem with Rudy is that he tries to do too much with the ball, he should a straight up catch and shoot guy. Blake knows his limits, and willing to give up the ball to Bayless or Roy. That’s what allows Blake to stay on the floor.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
so Blake’s strength is in realizing his inferiority? Interesting.
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by Cablinasian on Dec 30, 2009 11:13 PM PST up reply actions
Yes, in regards to the other players on the floor with him.
Exhibit A is the Clippers. Every single player on that team thinks too highly of themselves.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
The only thing Steve can do better than Rudy is dribble the ball
Which is a skill Nate values highly
by southern oregon on Dec 30, 2009 11:14 PM PST up reply actions
only prob is he is capable of doing exactly one thing after dribbling: pass to Roy.
No ally-oops, no pass into an advantageous position, no layups, no pull up jumpers. He catches/shoots or dribbles + passes to Roy or LMA in a position he could have established without any help.
That-and the fact that he until lately has not been able to hit a 3-is why i and others have ripped on blake so much.
Again, 2 things he COULD do, and here’s how it looked—and will probably return to looking:
1) pass to Roy/LMA after taking 8 seconds off the clock with no discernable advantaqe on offense
2) catch & shoot
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
eyes blinking
and head bobbling STOPS
Shakes head while squinting eyes %%
thanks for the correction…
That was like a poem
It was beautiful, man.
#52 by Mortimer on Dec 17, 2009 10:35 PM PST
Ah..only if that was true
If anything, Rudy takes Webby minutes and we’ll probably get to see the 4 guard lineup somewhere down the line: Miller, Bayless, Blake, and Roy.
52 + 88 = 140% better team.
eyes blinking
and head bobbling~~~~~
That was like a poem
It was beautiful, man.
#52 by Mortimer on Dec 17, 2009 10:35 PM PST
ahh, meant those in reverse...
That was like a poem
It was beautiful, man.
#52 by Mortimer on Dec 17, 2009 10:35 PM PST
he is playing better team defense
i think i’ve only noticed one obvious blunder tonight.
I'm going on a Dave boycott until AK1984 is brought back.
"Did they really expect me to bow down to Jesus?!?" ~Sophia
by Philthyanimal on Dec 30, 2009 11:14 PM PST up reply actions
I don't hate Blake.
I just don’t think he’s a very good NBA point guard.
It’s a sad day when Blake makes 2 of 5 three pointers and that somehow constitutes him playing well, especially against the Clippers. No, he is and was completely and utterly mediocre.
Seems like a nice guy though.
by Nick Van Excellent on Dec 31, 2009 1:00 AM PST up reply actions
Guys at Clipsnation calling out Mike and Mike
man these blazers announcers SUCK
I really don’t think I could listen to them all year….and I grew up in Portland and the Clyde Drexler years.
The Clippers announcers are a pleasure to listen to
If they’ve used to hearing their own announcers, Mike and Mike may feel like a downgrade.
Lawler is rad.
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by Cablinasian on Dec 30, 2009 10:07 PM PST up reply actions
Very good announcing crew
I’d take them in Portland in an instant. Well spoken, fair, and if the home team messes up, they’ll say so.
I want Calabro NOW.
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by Cablinasian on Dec 30, 2009 10:12 PM PST up reply actions
said like the girl from Willy Wonka.
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by Cablinasian on Dec 30, 2009 10:12 PM PST up reply actions
he announces Seattle Sounders games, I don’t think he does that many ESPN telecasts.
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by Cablinasian on Dec 30, 2009 10:20 PM PST up reply actions
I was kind of suprised at their
How can we the mighty Clips? not beat these runts tude
by southern oregon on Dec 30, 2009 10:23 PM PST up reply actions
They weren't that bad
They felt the Clips should be able to beat the injury-depleted Blazers who lost their second-leading scorer during the game.
If they want to be contenders, they should have that attitude. In general, they were very fair and complimentary to many of the Blazers, including talking directly with them before the game, and discussing it during slow periods.
Their announcers are not going to make them contenders but
They are pretty competent except for the the Bayless was a 2nd pick lack of homework
by southern oregon on Dec 30, 2009 10:32 PM PST up reply actions
Actually said the Blazers 2nd round picks Bayless and Pendergraph
Keeping them in the game
by southern oregon on Dec 30, 2009 10:35 PM PST up reply actions
Considering Rice kept calling (Eric) Ben Gordon and mispronouncing DeAndre Jordan's name..
It’s probably not as big affront…
52 + 88 = 140% better team.
Clippers are a pack of roaches
Ricky Davis? Really? – Elgin
OK...so girls in movies where guys wear hockey masks have a better survival rate than the average Blazer player. - Dave
Yeah, they are quite good
Probably best in the league. Does their homework and very knowledgeable of their own team and opposing team, as well as being even-handed.
They get a little sarcastic with the Clips now and then, but who can blame them?
52 + 88 = 140% better team.
I can deal with Rice...he is spontaneous. Mike Barrett has been getting on my nerves for awhile now. Captain OBVIOUS for one thing.
And they just go ON and ON…not calling out the plays..just blabbing…
like I said
Schonely spoiled it for alot of people
"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."
no, no, no. if anything the snapper spoiled it. even then you're wrong. mike and mike plain suck. they are (among) the worst announcers in the league. period.
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
And they're absolutely right.
The one thing that really galls me about the Blazers organization.
That and being “cursed” and all…
Yes! Yes! In the face!
This is a win, but not one I feel good about. We let Bayless over dribble on so many critical possessions instead
of getting Roy the ball. Nate never brought in Miller and we nearly lost the game in the end.
Horrible coaching and substitution patterns in the end. Brilliant idea taking the guy with 14 rebound out of the game.
Do you prefer Blake dribbling out the clock with his I am going to pretend to drive move?
That other teams just love to see?
by southern oregon on Dec 30, 2009 11:00 PM PST up reply actions
Isn't it funny how Blake only pretend to fast break and push the ball but then backs it out. This is
the kind of guy that you see at the rec center that always pump fakes and then since he has no other moves just passes it out. It’s so obvious too that the defense doesn’t even have to worry.
by BRoyInThe4th on Dec 30, 2009 11:14 PM PST up reply actions
I agree. Very poor coaching.
- Blake inbounding again at key times
- Bayless and Blake overdribbling
- Pendy sitting the whole 4th (why play old man Juwan 38 minutes— even if he’s doing well— when you have Jeff?)
- Several plays late Roy never touched it
- Too much Blake, not enough Miller
#52
Bayless was the difference in the 4th quarter.
He may have overdribbled at times, but he killed the Clippers on the pick and roll. Camby, Jordan, and Kaman couldn’t stay with him.
I can’t criticize the play much except for Pendergraph sitting the entire 4th quarter.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
he had a great stretch at the beginning of the 4th for sure
That was huge in this game. Overall it was a nice game from Bayless.
Down the stretch it killed me that there were plays where Bayless dribbled dribbled dribbled and handed to Blake for a tough jumper with Roy never touching it.
#52
I don’t remember more than one bad Blake shot.
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by Cablinasian on Dec 30, 2009 11:14 PM PST up reply actions
one wasnt his fault IIRC
he was passed the ball with 1 second left on the clock
I'm going on a Dave boycott until AK1984 is brought back.
"Did they really expect me to bow down to Jesus?!?" ~Sophia
by Philthyanimal on Dec 30, 2009 11:20 PM PST up reply actions
Roy should have touched it more.
This is why Blake tends to play in the 4th. He’s going cede the ball to Roy. I always want the ball in Roy’s hands at the end.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
yeah, I like Jerryd as an off the ball scorer down the stretch, but for Roy to never touch it on a key possession is fustrating
unless there is a mismatch LMA or Miller can exploit or something.
#52
Yeah Nate sitting Pendergraph the whole 4th quarter was mind boggling
"Good, Better, Best, never let it rest until your good is your better and your better is your best." Tim Duncan
Actually not really, consider
Nate choose to play Juwan over Pendy because he provides some offense with an outside shot, he is a vet and in a close game has more experience and a better awareness of the court and game. Pendergraph, will get time, but right now he is energy and hustle and Jerryd was providing that plus offense.
Still a great game from Pendergraph and I love watching him play, fire!
I just realized something weird.
Travis Outlaw’s injury came in the first quarter.
Greg Oden’s injury came in the first quarter.
Joel Przybilla’s injury came in the first quarter.
Lamarcus Aldridge’s rolled ankle came in the first quarter.
The first quarter has not been kind to us this year.
"Ain't nothin' in this world for free."
I can just see Nate asking, Okay Who Wants to Start?
And all the players looking down or shaking their heads in fear.
Starting line up.
Shav
Penderbeast
CunningWarrior
Fab Five Guy
Miller (he never gets hurt)
by Emperor_Doom on Dec 30, 2009 11:12 PM PST up reply actions
I had the pleasure of..
hanging out with Dante at a friends house two times in the last week. He is quite a funny guy, and a high quality individual, and i am glad to see him get the minutes that he got tonight. His mid range jumper is deadly especially when playing H-O-R-S-E, and it looked pretty good tonight
"Good, Better, Best, never let it rest until your good is your better and your better is your best." Tim Duncan
Do you call him the Inferno?
Ask him if he likes it.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
I didn’t know Hubie Brown was a frequent commenter at Blazersedge.
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by Cablinasian on Dec 30, 2009 11:03 PM PST up reply actions
Kaman and Camby all the slowest front court in the league.
Even slower than Minnesota.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
If I'm Dumbleavy I would be happy to keep getting paid the $'s year after year
For being an incompetent buffoon
by southern oregon on Dec 30, 2009 11:06 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I dunno, Aldridge being out
probably helps our rebounding.
#52
this. i don't think we'll miss him as much as we expect. i love lma and all but i think we overrate him and his effect on the game.
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
In the box score there is BA... what is that?
I know what BS is. Fox News, budump, bump.
BS is Block Shot.
But what is BA?
Tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me!!!
by Emperor_Doom on Dec 30, 2009 11:07 PM PST reply actions
Blocks Against
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by LaMarvelous on Dec 30, 2009 11:11 PM PST up reply actions
Bayless' TS% is dropping like crazy
he has definitely not figured out how to score when there are good shotblockers around. The assists are super encouraging though.
He also took at least 2 shots with his toes on the 3 point line.
#52
Growing pains
No one keeps up a TS% like he started out with. If he can keep it about where it is now with his high usage, that’s more than enough. Assists are definitely a good sign, though.
On the bright side, though, this might mean the end of the “Bayless has been playing at an all star level all year” comments.
#52
I'm more excited about the assists
then the 29, and 31 point games. It’s shows he has some court vision and has more than just a scoring element to his game.
Juwan Howard, drafted June 29th, 1994. Netscape first released November 14th, 1994
agreed
If he is gonna be a scoring machine…I’d hope he’d be a reserve player, however if he rounds out his game with 3 pt shooting and playmaking skills, I dont see why he couldnt be the PGOTF.
I'm going on a Dave boycott until AK1984 is brought back.
"Did they really expect me to bow down to Jesus?!?" ~Sophia
by Philthyanimal on Dec 31, 2009 1:11 AM PST up reply actions
Loved the corner 3 from LaMarcus
Would like to see the Blazers use that weapon more often. He can hit it at a much better efficiency than those stupid pick and pop 20 footers.
#52
Totally agree. He's starting to do it more, so let's hope that streak continues.
I’d rather he stay in the paint, but I think LMA will always want to shoot the long ball.
#10
by dario argento on Dec 30, 2009 11:16 PM PST up reply actions
We don't want LA shooting threes!
It’s a nice bonus but we aren’t giving this guy near max dollars to be an outside shooter. LA needs to man up and get busy in the post(he’s been better lately) If he shots a 3 and makes it every once in a while its nice, but you don’t draw a play up for that.
some of the best PFs can shoot 3s
I’d rather LMA shoot 33% from 3 occasionally rather than shoot mid range shots off of a pick and pop at a 45% clip.
I'm going on a Dave boycott until AK1984 is brought back.
"Did they really expect me to bow down to Jesus?!?" ~Sophia
by Philthyanimal on Dec 30, 2009 11:25 PM PST up reply actions
If you use LMA the way the Suns use Frye you cant bitch about the guy dont rebound from the 3 point line
by southern oregon on Dec 30, 2009 11:26 PM PST up reply actions
frye avgs 2 less boards a game
while playing 5 fewer mins and averages almost double the blocks as lma. it is comparing apples and oranges however. without lma or greg we wouldnt have a post presence to keep defenses honest.
I'm going on a Dave boycott until AK1984 is brought back.
"Did they really expect me to bow down to Jesus?!?" ~Sophia
by Philthyanimal on Dec 30, 2009 11:43 PM PST up reply actions
The problem with the "Portland " guy in the corner for the 3 is he cant rebound or
Get back on D,the Suns have Channing shooting from the middle of the court and he is in position to get back
by southern oregon on Dec 30, 2009 11:32 PM PST up reply actions
Depends if its a guy like Nic or Web who can and will run
Or some old dude who aint going to get back even if they try[see Blake and Miller]
by southern oregon on Dec 30, 2009 11:40 PM PST up reply actions
If Dante can add the corner 3, he can play small forward in Nate's system.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
he played great perimeter D on Thornton.
draft patrick patterson
#52 #88 #10 #8 #5 #25
by Cablinasian on Dec 30, 2009 11:21 PM PST up reply actions
I admit I lowered my expectations of this team after all the injuries
…But this team keeps surprising me with how they are gutting out wins. Kudos to them. Makes me proud to root for this team.
+1
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by Philthyanimal on Dec 30, 2009 11:23 PM PST up reply actions
most by Steve. He is just not a clutch inbounder or foul shooter.
draft patrick patterson
#52 #88 #10 #8 #5 #25
by Cablinasian on Dec 30, 2009 11:21 PM PST up reply actions
he did have a nice inbounds pass
that led to a howard dunk.
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by Philthyanimal on Dec 30, 2009 11:24 PM PST up reply actions
Nor a clutch dribbler or a passer...
But he does get some key tips for defensive boards. Who knew?
52 + 88 = 140% better team.
I always thought Batum is a great guy to inbound the ball.
Not sure if Nate trusts him.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Grandpa would have been a better choice to inbound the ball,not kidding
by southern oregon on Dec 30, 2009 11:24 PM PST up reply actions
Actually, I agree
I never liked putting small guards to inbound since they have hard time seeing the whole floor if the guy in front of them is bigger. I’d rather put a bigger guy with passing skills than a PG inbounding.
52 + 88 = 140% better team.
Have you gotten over passing on Blair?
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
I think Pendergraph and Dante are much better players defensively.
That’s where the Blazers needed help.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
And you can't blame that on KP.
The whole league was scared to death that the lower half of Blair’s leg would come flying off.
Pendy’s a very good choice for a safe pick.
Yes! Yes! In the face!
like I say, KP's record on draft day is excellent.
The jury is still out on him as far as everything else, but its hard to complain about his overall drafting record.
#52
was a second round draft pick that was passed on by a lot of teams.
draft patrick patterson
#52 #88 #10 #8 #5 #25
Earlier in that same draft then
taking PetKo the pick before Landry.
#52
The Blazer's process to evaluating draft picks is no doubt good, just pointing out it's not flawless
Not to speak of the draft at the transition period to KP
Why should the Blazers have any concerns with potential injury worries?
They can take the risk, they are two deep at every position.
sorry, just a flashback to the good ol’ days that seem so very long ago…
did anyone get the license plate number of that truck that just ran over me?
AM I LIVING A TWILIGHT ZONE EPISODE???!!?!?!?!?!??!
That was like a poem
It was beautiful, man.
#52 by Mortimer on Dec 17, 2009 10:35 PM PST
Blair is tied with Pendergraph in PER.
Small sample size, but still.
by Nick Van Excellent on Dec 31, 2009 1:21 AM PST up reply actions
If the Blazers can get into the playoffs....
Is there no doubt Roy is a serious MVP candidate? He is playing lights out… Now, of course.. I know it’s early… But, just sayin’
"You can lose lots of money chasing women, but you will NEVER lose women chasing money. " - Mr.Landis
he's simply not anywhere near LeBron's level
Roy has been back to his top-10 player form lately though, which is great to see.
#52
So you think it's clear cut Lebron over K**e??
I mean, you’re right… Cleveland is nothing without Bron… But damn, imagine the Blazers right now without Roy..?? Or even the last 10 games without him
"You can lose lots of money chasing women, but you will NEVER lose women chasing money. " - Mr.Landis
We won the one game we didn’t have him
by danielfarrell on Dec 31, 2009 2:04 PM PST up reply actions
The MVP is a totally stat driven thing
Durant looks good on paper but compared to the “soft” LMA he is damp,cheap tissue paper with dazzling stats that impress the casual fan
by southern oregon on Dec 30, 2009 11:36 PM PST up reply actions
Durant is impressing more than the casual fan. He is a legitimate top 10-15 player in the league. Certainly not MVP level though.
If the MVP was done by advanced stats, it would be a lot more fair than it is. Nash was not nearly deserving of those two MVPs he won.
#52
I honestly think Z-bo who I have dissed for years is far more deserving of an all star spot than Durant
But he is not annointed from on high and Stearns pretty boy Kevin will get it
by southern oregon on Dec 30, 2009 11:45 PM PST up reply actions
I do not understand your evaluation of Durant at all
I think you are incredibly offbase. I often agree with your evaluations, but wow.
Durant>>>ZBo.
#52
I watch with my eyes,you watch with you stats
We can still be friends
by southern oregon on Dec 30, 2009 11:49 PM PST up reply actions
Honestly...
I think in sports, across the board,,, The MVP vote is the one award that is consistent and genuine across the board… They look at a teams success, the key playor and factor in where they would be without him…
"You can lose lots of money chasing women, but you will NEVER lose women chasing money. " - Mr.Landis
you need star power for mvp
brandon isn’t even a house hold name in the nba yet.
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by Philthyanimal on Dec 30, 2009 11:45 PM PST up reply actions
Come on....
A LOT better?
"You can lose lots of money chasing women, but you will NEVER lose women chasing money. " - Mr.Landis
Got any 4th quarter stats for Roy vs Durant?
by southern oregon on Dec 30, 2009 11:56 PM PST up reply actions
Roy and Durant is a much closer comparison than Roy with those first 5
Durant’s been significantly better overall this year, but Roy’s starting to catch up— he’s been amazing this month. I don’t have any 4th quarter stats, no. It’s true that Durant’s “clutch play” stats at 82games.com are pretty terrible, but that comes with big time small sample size caveats.
Durant and Roy are both easy, no brainer allstar picks and both will be either 2nd or 3rd team all NBA. If starting a franchise right now, I take Durant in a relatively easy choice mainly because of his age.
#52
Really?
I respect you opinion but really??
by southern oregon on Dec 31, 2009 12:08 AM PST up reply actions
How large a sample do you need to see he is a wimp in crunch time?
by southern oregon on Dec 31, 2009 12:11 AM PST up reply actions
Certainly more than what we've seen so far
Come on SO, he’s already hit a couple game winners in his career. He’s younger than Roy was when he entered the league.
That team is 17-14 with zero bigs. Durant is incredible. So is Roy, but Durant’s younger and already about as good.
#52
So has Evans in a much smaller sample
I would rather build a team around Tyreke than Kevin the soft
by southern oregon on Dec 31, 2009 12:25 AM PST up reply actions
"Kevin the soft" shoots 9 fts a game (6.5 more than LMA and 2.4 more than Roy)
and is an excellent rebounder for an SF.
I think your eyes are lying to you.
#52
When I see him box out of go to floor for a loose ball just once
I might agree with you untill then I wil continue to think he is soft.
by southern oregon on Dec 31, 2009 12:34 AM PST up reply actions
Maybe a lot better based on body of work...
I mean, Howard is a C.. you cannot compare them… I will obviously concede with Kobe and Wade because they have won big games and that is the missing element with Roy is the playoff heroics. Chris Paul has done nothing to separate himself into that category, however, based on skill set alone, I guess… Same with Lebron, his skill cannot be denied. But all in all I still think you are slighting Roy a little.
"You can lose lots of money chasing women, but you will NEVER lose women chasing money. " - Mr.Landis
i highly doubt
that the casual fan knows who brandon roy is. these are the same casual fans in the RG that probably couldnt name 1 single player from the Clippers.
I'm going on a Dave boycott until AK1984 is brought back.
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by Philthyanimal on Dec 31, 2009 12:01 AM PST up reply actions
I live in Los Angeles county.
Wear my Blazer gear all the time, and strangers constantly come up to me to talk about Roy, Oden and Rudy. There are a lot of Laker fans down here, but a lot of Laker haters too. I hear a lot of, “They’re just so fun to root for. How could you not root for them?” about the Blazers.
Howard is a lot better ONLY because he does SOME kind of enhancement...come on...
And Roy is JUST as good as Wade. I agree…LeBron, Kobe and CP3 are better at this point than Roy. I think Roy would be better if he had the benefit of better coaching and was better playing off the ball. That won’t happen with Nate Mc in charge. King of “we are the underdogs” team leader. Want this team to focus on being healthy and strong and get a better coach. One who can coach a talented fully staffed team to the championship.
Why doesn't Bayless start at point?
when he plays sustained minutes he must be averaging like 8 assists per game. He shoots the three better than andre too.
R.A.M.B.O. will rise again!
he finishes games
thats what matters.
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by Philthyanimal on Dec 30, 2009 11:46 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I was at the game and folks have already mentioned this and I'l repeat it
Pendergraph in addition to being a rebounder, knows how to set a pick and move without the ball. He’ll be a decent offensive player in time.
Cunningham played some great defense, he can stay in front of guys out on the perimeter and in close.
Bayless, a little over dribbling, one too many heat checks, but he can see the court and pass. Any doubts about his court vision can be laid to rest. Once he learns how to avoid the block on his layups like Roy, he’ll be a complete player.
Agreed
He needs to get used to making big shots too. A couple times he followed up a couple buckets with some poor shot selection, but that’s bound to improve with time and experience. The 8 dimes were beautiful.
by ScottyDawg34 on Dec 30, 2009 11:47 PM PST up reply actions
Dont you go breaking my heart like that
by southern oregon on Dec 30, 2009 11:47 PM PST up reply actions
At the game, in a way that you don't notice on tv, you can see him give a little hip or shoulder fake
at that alone will draw a couple of defenders a couple steps closer. They’re getting blocks on him, but they’re leaving shooters open to do it and his learning how to take advantage of that. With the ball in his hands the offense opens up in a way that it doesn’t when Miller, Blake or Roy have it.
Bayless needs a teardrop.
That was like a poem
It was beautiful, man.
#52 by Mortimer on Dec 17, 2009 10:35 PM PST
Parker over Przybilla
video starts at 1:25
see 1:44 for close-in tear drop.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x41lnd_mix-movies-tony-parker-photos-video_sport
poor quality, questionable music, but some stellar moves.
not a bad role model for Bayless.
That was like a poem
It was beautiful, man.
#52 by Mortimer on Dec 17, 2009 10:35 PM PST
Bayless needs to try to dunk more. One sure fire way to intimate shot blockers is to dunk on their heads!
by danielfarrell on Dec 31, 2009 2:07 PM PST up reply actions
Pendy is definitely bringing back some fond memories of Rasta Monsta
Very similar game to Grant’s rookie year with Sac, although Grant had better handles.
And I love me some Rasta Monsta right now. You can’t have too many of those guys on any team.
52 + 88 = 140% better team.
Pendergraph
Przybilla with a 15-foot jumper? – Elgin
OK...so girls in movies where guys wear hockey masks have a better survival rate than the average Blazer player. - Dave
he's just fundamentally solid
all-around solid. It’s been a joy watching him play
The other thing I want to say is that KP didn't just draft well he was dead bang right
on the value of character and culture. We’re seeing that now.
In the long run this years Blazer's draft might be as good as the Kings
Which is saying a lot
by southern oregon on Dec 31, 2009 12:00 AM PST up reply actions
if you take into account where we were drafting, maybe
but Evans is a future allstar— far more valuable than 2 solid role players, and that’s without considering Casspi. Unless Claver becomes an allstar, I can’t agree with you here at all.
#52
Have you watched Caspri and Brockman play?
My friend
by southern oregon on Dec 31, 2009 12:12 AM PST up reply actions
yes.
Evans by himself makes the Kings draft better than the Blazers draft, without even considering those two.
If you are saying the Blazers did very well considering where they were drafting, I fully agree. If you are saying the Blazers draft class is better than Sac’s, I think you are very wrong.
#52
We did have a very productive draft with some quality talent
But,Evans already can run an NBA team and score the rock very well.casspi can shoot the rock too as he showed against us and is starting for them.I think Evans might be injured, had a DNP tonight
by DowntownVinnie on Dec 31, 2009 12:31 AM PST up reply actions
and Sacramento had the fourth pick. We had the 24th and some second rounders.
draft patrick patterson
#52 #88 #10 #8 #5 #25
by Cablinasian on Dec 31, 2009 12:55 AM PST up reply actions
no one would have praised the kings
immediately after the draft. Rubio and Evans seemed like a horrible move. Now it leaves me wondering what if…
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by Philthyanimal on Dec 31, 2009 12:09 AM PST up reply actions
Maybe, noww
but he is a good prospect at #55
by DowntownVinnie on Dec 31, 2009 12:12 AM PST reply actions
Penderbender rocked the house tonight.
As Rice says"He’ll Bang ya" he’s playing with a lot of character for a rookie who has ben out for a while
by DowntownVinnie on Dec 31, 2009 12:16 AM PST reply actions
January is very tough
If we end up with a winning record for the month, it would be a huge achievement.
I’m thinking 7-8 or 6-9 is more likely.
#52
I think we'll finish with ~46-47 wins this year
which could be anywhere between 6th-9th place. Its going to be very tight.
#52
depends on how many Blake screw ups we can survive
by DowntownVinnie on Dec 31, 2009 12:34 AM PST up reply actions
My worst fear is a healthy Rudy sitting on the bench watching Blake play because
Nate needs his Blakey minutes
by southern oregon on Dec 31, 2009 12:39 AM PST up reply actions
the politics on Blakes minuttes flat Piss me off
Nate’s statement about let the players decide who plays is such Coachspeak
by DowntownVinnie on Dec 31, 2009 12:42 AM PST up reply actions
ok..I am replying to downtownVinnie...my post won't go below this post probably...
I agree. Am sick of Blake playing ANYTHING but role player 20 minutes at most.
Rudy isn't immune to bad mistakes.
He is just as capable as Blake of making them.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Steve can dribble better than Rudy
Rudy does everything else better
by southern oregon on Dec 31, 2009 12:46 AM PST up reply actions
I'd definitely trust Rudy more Takin the three
by DowntownVinnie on Dec 31, 2009 12:46 AM PST up reply actions
Straight and Simple, Rudy is a straight killer
good for late game heroics or closing out the quarter in bursts.
Steve Blake, not so much.
52 + 88 = 140% better team.
Blake is ok when he's just sitting there in the 1-4 play.
Another solid ball handler as well. You just don’t need Rudy’s skills at certain parts of the game. It won’t be as huge an upgrade as everyone thinks.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Yes Rudy makes plays, but he also gives them up via mistakes too
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
The solid veteran PG's Blake and Miller have been turning the ball over plenty
by southern oregon on Dec 31, 2009 12:54 AM PST up reply actions
Dre will
he’s More of a riverboat gambler
by DowntownVinnie on Dec 31, 2009 12:55 AM PST up reply actions
I'm not making Blake more than he is.
I think Rudy’s impact can be overstated due to his popularity and current injured backup QB status.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
A friend made the comment watching a game last week
A Blake fast break is dribble out the clock to 10 seconds and start the play
a Blake half court set is dribble out the clock to 6 seconds and start the play
some things never change
by southern oregon on Dec 31, 2009 1:04 AM PST up reply actions
This is why he is better when he isn't trying to create plays.
At the end of the game it’s going to be Roy, not Rudy. I’m fine if Blake is shooting well and he’s in the game. Blake has picked up his shooting, now up to 40% from downtown.
Blake’s playing time is going to be situational.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Used properly Steve is still usefull but he is a real
Liability on D and other teams lick their chops at the idea of no shot blocker behind him,he is a poor defender but it is not from lack of effort
by southern oregon on Dec 31, 2009 1:17 AM PST up reply actions
I think Miller has only had like 5 turnovers in the past six games.
At one point it was two turnovers in 4 games.
by Nick Van Excellent on Dec 31, 2009 1:04 AM PST up reply actions
I tell ya, I still believe in Cinderella, Tinkerbell and the Tooth Fairy
The Blazers will still will 54 games with Rudy and Nic back joining the new Blazers!
and Greg Oden will be back to lead them into the second round
you heard it here first.
Then I think of having to use LMA as our center,
and then seeing him injured in both ankles,
and watching a narrow victory at home – against the Clippers.
Gives me pause too. Yet I think you are a little too pessimistic.
I think given the weakness in NBA centers / teams they probably have a good shot at 50 still.
Actually, from a talent level, with Rudy and Nic back, they are a dangerous team. LMA matters and I’m betting on him.
Anyone walked down the list of games and re-calc’ed?
That was like a poem
It was beautiful, man.
#52 by Mortimer on Dec 17, 2009 10:35 PM PST
Roy looked upset after the game
Roy looked kind of pissed after the game. He may have felt they got a lucky win and somebody was hogging the ball at the end. Maybe he was in pain. Mike or Mike said something about getting hit in his ribcage and then quickly hushed up. Anybody hear that?
blake did fine tonight
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by Philthyanimal on Dec 31, 2009 12:49 AM PST up reply actions
what about the almost TO to brandon and the TO after that
by DowntownVinnie on Dec 31, 2009 12:50 AM PST up reply actions
I agree with Philthy. Blake played a decent game tonight and is doing a decent job in his new off the bench role.
It just so happens that once Rudy comes back the Blazers will have 4 guards who deserve more pt than him. That’s all.
#52
10 points,2 assists
is a BIG night for Blake lately
by DowntownVinnie on Dec 31, 2009 12:54 AM PST up reply actions
if you calm down you'll realize that you can't send blake to idaho
blake isn’t the explosive player that bayless is…and given his lesser role on the team, he did an admirable job at filling the role. with our team as depleted as it is, you can’t possibly be serious about throwing another unproven rookie to the mix.
in basketball you cant just plug guys in and expect them to produce with the same efficiency as if they were on another team or playing within another role. chemistry needs to be considered…and that chemistry is why Blake plays with Roy late in games when Roy typically excels.
I'm going on a Dave boycott until AK1984 is brought back.
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by Philthyanimal on Dec 31, 2009 12:59 AM PST up reply actions
I was just joking
so,You calm down.agreed I don’t expect Blake to Rock theRim or anything ,but I am not OK with his mediocre play in general
by DowntownVinnie on Dec 31, 2009 1:05 AM PST up reply actions
he is a backup
mediocre play is more than adequate for a backup. If blake can put up 20 mediocre minutes, I feel that is better than having your starters regularly play 38-40+ mins like the Suns do.
I'm going on a Dave boycott until AK1984 is brought back.
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by Philthyanimal on Dec 31, 2009 1:07 AM PST up reply actions
If Rudy could play 20 + minutes and Steve less then 10 I would be happy
I expect to be unhappy
by southern oregon on Dec 31, 2009 1:12 AM PST up reply actions
i recall nate saying
he was going to try to get rudy increased minutes (30+ range)….I dont ever see that happening.
I'm going on a Dave boycott until AK1984 is brought back.
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by Philthyanimal on Dec 31, 2009 1:13 AM PST up reply actions
Because he doesn't whine like other stars do to sell the call.
by DowntownVinnie on Dec 31, 2009 12:43 AM PST reply actions
He yells as he's shooting
He falls to the floor a lot and yells as he shoots. I wonder if the refs think he is over acting.
Roy normally gets a decent amount of calls
Today he definitely seemed to get the short end of the stick.
#52
I don't understand why he doesn't get AllStar respect
by DowntownVinnie on Dec 31, 2009 12:49 AM PST up reply actions
what do you mean?
brandon has the 3rd highest FTA of all SGs in the league…only behind Wade and Kobe.
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by Philthyanimal on Dec 31, 2009 12:54 AM PST up reply actions
and this is with brandon driving to the rim less than last year
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by Philthyanimal on Dec 31, 2009 12:55 AM PST up reply actions
OK, good stat,but being objective
He gets brutalized going to the tin and it doesn’t get called nearly as often as it would forTim Duncan,Kobe,Lebrawn
by DowntownVinnie on Dec 31, 2009 12:58 AM PST up reply actions
Maybe Brandon should be #1
Other players are conditioned to barely touch those guys because they know that the refs are so favorable to them. Brandon seems to get hit pretty hard a lot of times, and no call. Just my perception. Probably distorted and biased.
probably
Wade still drives recklessly to the hoop and often ends up on the floor…probably more so than Roy. Both are at the top of their position for FTA so whats the problem?
The NBA is starting to get lame with all these calls anyways. When you watch basketball its all about the flow of the game however these days its rare to see more than 4 possessions go by without a single call. Fans want points…but I hardly think that watching a professional shoot free throws all game is what people are paying to see.
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by Philthyanimal on Dec 31, 2009 1:03 AM PST up reply actions
I'm looking for a little consistency on the calls.
by DowntownVinnie on Dec 31, 2009 1:07 AM PST up reply actions
its the nba
not gonna happen
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by Philthyanimal on Dec 31, 2009 1:08 AM PST up reply actions
I didn't say money would grow on trees either!
Isaid I’m looking for consistency.
by DowntownVinnie on Dec 31, 2009 1:10 AM PST up reply actions
your not going to find it in the nba
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by Philthyanimal on Dec 31, 2009 1:13 AM PST up reply actions
ditto
I'm going on a Dave boycott until AK1984 is brought back.
"Did they really expect me to bow down to Jesus?!?" ~Sophia
by Philthyanimal on Dec 31, 2009 1:16 AM PST up reply actions
Unfortunately the whiners get more calls.
Kobe, LeBron, DWade; they are always in the refs ears whining. The squeaky wheels get the grease. It sucks though.
brandon has done his fair share of whining
compare Rook and Soph Roy to Roy of last year and this year. I
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by Philthyanimal on Dec 31, 2009 1:05 AM PST up reply actions
Brandon whines plenty
Little too much, if you ask me…and I am for whining.
52 + 88 = 140% better team.
Pendergrass and Cunningham
I can only follow the games on ESPN Gamecast (overseas), but it seems like Pendergrass and Cunningham are a nice surprise for our team.
You're right about everything except for Pendergrass?
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Pendergrass is not a spelling error.
Unless the “s” is next to “p” and “h”
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Haven't I told you to take out the garbage an hour ago?
The garbage won’t walk itself out the door, you know.
52 + 88 = 140% better team.
New thread up
Last?
That was like a poem
It was beautiful, man.
#52 by Mortimer on Dec 17, 2009 10:35 PM PST
Blake
Someone implied that it was unjust that people bash Blake when he plays poorly and are silent when he plays well.
Clearly, Blake critics recognized that they were engaging in unjust discrimination. Now they bash Blake good game or bad.
Haters and Bashers
The blazers edge is full of haters. They find every little thing wrong and then criticize until their little hearts are content. Doesn’t matter if we win or lose, they always look at the bad things. For once I would love for the blazers edge haters to sit back and relax. Enjoy a game or two and maybe talk about all of the minutes that these guys have to endure because of injuries. Sometimes I feel like I am on a blazers rival website.
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