Quick: Miller and Fernandez Might Start
On Wheels at Work today, Jason Quick reported that Nate McMillan is considering moving Andre Miller into the starting lineup again, possibly as soon as tomorrow's game against the Houston Rockets. Quick also reported that Rudy Fernandez worked with the first team in practice today and that this change wasn't caused by any injury to Martell Webster.
Greg Oden is listed as probable tomorrow with his ankle. I would be very surprised if he didn't play. LaMarcus Aldridge did not practice today and is listed as questionable (gametime decision) tomorrow. More from practice later this afternoon. For now, read the analysis posted this morning.
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Good.
Dre > Blake
Rudy > Webster
Of course the spanish translation for defense is a look of shock and horror when the whistle blows….
Start Miller
Thank you.
I’d like Webster to stay in the starting lineup though.
Rudy off the bench 1st and playing lots of minutes though.
PG-Miller
SG-Roy
SF-Webster
PF-LMA
C-Oden
Try it for a few games please.
Enjoy the Ride
This is Houston
Brandon can handle their SFs without much trouble, so a three guard lineup is fine (as long as it isn’t two PGs).
"Woulda, Coulda, Mighta and Shoulda – the Four Horsemen of the Procrastocalypse" - Red-5
Rudy is a starter by nature
He’s not a 6th man. Yes he’s young and needs to develop but he’s a natural born star. Fighting it causes a rift in the continuum.
by jiminut on Dec 4, 2009 1:47 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I was about to say you were wrong until I saw what the rift was in.
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good
except marty is awful when he comes off the bench
bayless leaves over my dead body
Start Andre (in a 2 guard lineup)
"Good defense always beats bad offense."-Al Iannazzone, Yes Network
That's too bad
because he is a bench player.
by Foofighting101 on Dec 4, 2009 1:36 PM PST up reply actions
They all would make good bench players
We will need 5 good “team players” on the floor though….This could be the problem…..
They can switch lineups all they want, this team has deeper issues……Yes, they can be fixed, but unfortunately, I haven’t heard the right answer from any of the players or coaches, yet…..the reason? simple lack of fundamental application and the good play and teamwork that go along with it. Without sound fundamentals, your just a bunch of average players that look just plain silly…..it’s like jumping in the Corvette and taking down the road with no gas in the tank …….. gee, even Charles Barkley notices it…..
Praise Jesus.
Start your five best players? Why, I’d never thought of THAT before.
by Foofighting101 on Dec 4, 2009 1:33 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
If that's true, then why is Miller starting?
A ball hog that can’t shoot shouldn’t be starting unless it’s to showcase him for a trade.
Start Andre Miller NOW to showcase him for a trade.
Webster is actually playing pretty well right now.
Interesting.
My question is, how awful will are bench be?
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
we got killed
by a Golden State team that only had 7 available players. That’s obviously not ideal, but I do think that you want to try and maximize the number of minutes for your best players. We’ve done that with Roy and Aldridge, and would probably do it with Greg if it weren’t for foul trouble. Splitting the point guard minutes down the middle may actually serve to hamper both Miller and Blake. Give the better player the majority of the minutes, this goes for Fernandez over Webster too.
by Foofighting101 on Dec 4, 2009 1:44 PM PST up reply actions
Our new bench will be terrific
Przy, Dante, Webster, Jarryd, Blake
Strong on defense, balanced scoring and energy.
Who is handling the ball?
Blake is pretty bad if he isnt playing with ball-dominating, playmaking guard
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
There’s no 2nd unit with these players. That’s all gone and bye bye now. One or two starters should be playing at all times.
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by hobobob on Dec 4, 2009 5:04 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
if not 4...AT ALL TIMES. and nate or whoever should absorb a few t's from time to time to keep the team focused on bball instead of stupid refs.
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Nate does that once and you think its a trend?
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Nate, please stop considering and do it already.
And don’t do that half-butt indecision thing you did with Batum last season.
by Stryder9 on Dec 4, 2009 1:37 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
MRI vs radiographs (x-rays)
You really don’t get a whole lot of new info from a MRI that you wouldn’t see on a normal radiograph (r x-ray to most). Where MRI blows radiography out of the water is when you are looking at a soft tissue injury, such as a cranial cruciate rupture, but not so much for a direct bony lesion. CT might give you some more info, but contusions (bone bruises) are fairly straightforward injuries diagnostically.
What are you impressions of Roy?
"He's just a very, very good basketball player. Very smart. Very heady. He can do a little bit of everything on the court. As coaches, when we scout Portland we kind of put him in the same category as Kobe (Bryant), LeBron (James), Dwyane Wade. We treat him the same. He's that good."
- Byron Scott
Right, but when you get bruises (aka small fractures)
it’s a good idea to look at the rest of the knee. Sometimes they result from instability.
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True
I was just pointing out that MRI won’t tell us anything more about the contusion. I’m not sure whether they did a MRI when he first injured it or not. It would depend what part of the “knee” the contusion is located. if it’s not part of the articular surface of either bone (Tibia, fibula or femur) , rather just in that general area of the body it’s unlikely due to instability.
Doesn’t help I thought it was along the shin. :P
What are you impressions of Roy?
"He's just a very, very good basketball player. Very smart. Very heady. He can do a little bit of everything on the court. As coaches, when we scout Portland we kind of put him in the same category as Kobe (Bryant), LeBron (James), Dwyane Wade. We treat him the same. He's that good."
- Byron Scott
What scares me is that he knew exactly where it was and drew and X on it.
Not totally sure why, but that sounds like a tibial plateau fracture to me.
I’m sure they did an MRI anyway. It’s not like you skimp on that sort of thing with an NBA player.
Um, but I understand what you were saying, and please don’t think I think I know more than you about it.
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lets just get it over with and scope it.
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Starting PG:
Blake then Miller then Blake then Miller.
Which is it Nate?
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
When miller was in the starting lineup
Blake was NOT the starting point guard. he was the 2 guard.
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
Which is why that din't work...Blake is worthless at the 2 guard.
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twice in the preseason
the RAMBO lineup was trotted out there
When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
If he plays really well he will.
*Unless KP has a secret plan that makes this statement incorrect.
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if we get blown out again
I will take responsibility and begin trade miller posts
bayless leaves over my dead body
Start Andre (in a 2 guard lineup)
"Good defense always beats bad offense."-Al Iannazzone, Yes Network
Is your Miller antipathy straight TiH-in' it
or do you actually not like the guy on the Blazers?
"One of the bright spots of the young season has been rookie point guard Jonny Flynn, whose name sounds like he should be the lead character in a Broadway Musical. "What are you doing here, Jonny Flynn?" "Why I'm here to court trouble, and woo a girl, and build the most fantastical contraption the world has ever seen!" -- Dave, Game 7 Blazers versus Timberwolves preview
by BlazersOrBust on Dec 5, 2009 5:47 AM PST up reply actions
Both
I don’t think it makes sense for a “ball hog” to be on the floor with Roy since they are both play makers. Roy’s strength isn’t coming off screens and catching and shooting. Miller never should have been signed, even thought I understand why he was.
I think he told Oden he’d get him the ball so that Oden would like him more than Blake. I think he’s pouty and I want him off the team.
Start Andre Miller NOW to showcase him for a trade.
Yeah, I can't wait 'til we have are own "Waterbug Point Guard".
I don’t remember where that term came from but I like it.
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Yeah . . .
because Blake really had him locked down.
by Foofighting101 on Dec 4, 2009 2:09 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I'm not saying
that it makes Miller better, I’m just saying it’s a mute point. There are what, 2 or 3 point guards in the NBA who can come close to successfully keeping Brooks in front of them on D? If that.
by Foofighting101 on Dec 4, 2009 2:11 PM PST up reply actions
I liked it better when it was mute
"Woulda, Coulda, Mighta and Shoulda – the Four Horsemen of the Procrastocalypse" - Red-5
I don't think too many people
think that we should change pg’s to shore up the defensive side of things…
That's exactly why most of us wanted a PG before Miller came here
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Miller will murder Brooks on offense, too.
These guys will own one another on offense.
The only thing I care about is that Miller keeps Brooks from getting Oden into foul trouble.
*Unless KP has a secret plan that makes this statement incorrect.
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Agreed. Brooks is a shrimp compared to Andre.
Miller should post him up everytime.
UGh
this team is such a mess. Hopefully they are tyring to up millers trade value
by BBG on Dec 4, 2009 2:10 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
how's that being a homer?
man that’s the dumbest term ever. use of the word homer makes me want to puke. people say it to be cool. I guarantee I’m cooler than anyone else ever and that words makes you uncool.
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by hobobob on Dec 4, 2009 5:09 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Now wait just a minute,
just cause your mama says yourer cool ,dat don’t mean you are1 .Secondly,the guy who I posted to calls himself a homer,so I use it mockingly.Awwight
by DowntownVinnie on Dec 4, 2009 5:13 PM PST up reply actions
spelling's for nerds anyway
the rant’s only half serious.
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nerds and homers
...and that's a good thing
by In Walks Rudy on Dec 4, 2009 7:57 PM PST up reply actions
and dweebs...^^ :)
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Tiparillo is a fan of this line-up!
""He's (Andre Miller's) a big breath of fresh air for me," Oden said. "When he comes into the game, he's like, 'G.O., we are going to run a play for you so you can try to get the other big man in foul trouble.' That definitely puts a big smile on my face."
This sounds like the best starting line up to me. Hope Brandon Roy doesn't have a nervous breakdown over it.
We need to either start winning with Miller as the starter or trade him. No more playing around.
Ha, no kidding.
Two other guys in the lineup that are creative with the ball! Is Roy’s head going to implode?
that
and he’ll be without his blanky
by DowntownVinnie on Dec 4, 2009 3:28 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Pay attention. There are very good reasons Roy played better with Blake
shooting is a major concern.
If you think Miller makes the team better than Roy, that’s fine. Create a trade Roy post, contact KP and get it done. I’m sure there’re a few teams out there that might be happy to get him.
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Shouldn't say pay attention. My bad, you are.
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Damnit,
i know he does,but thats about it.Don’t get me wrong .I like Steady Eddies mistake free game.I just see his weaknesses exposed more than I would like to…………you feel me?
by DowntownVinnie on Dec 4, 2009 5:16 PM PST up reply actions
Sort of
There’s not much to argue with there. But, does Miller do much better, and would he do better than Blake/Roy would when Blake shows up? I doubt it. The problem here is D, and hitting 3s. They’re pretty much even in one category, the other isn’t close.
If Miller learned to not take away from Roy’s more significant game, then he’d be worth starting. Until then, what’s it really matter because Blake’s playing like crap anyway. But, Blake can come back. Miller’s never going to get good from outside and not instinctively take the ball from Roy. Once Miller, if Miller learns to bolster rather than detract from what Roy does,then there’s the time to start Miller. Until then, alpha’s alpha and beta’s adjust. That’s how to win.
That said, if Miller can make the rest of the team better while slightly detracting from Roy, it’d be alright to start him. That hasn’t happened yet either. Maybe it will, but you’d want to see a glimmer before starting him.
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I don’t think either can defer to the other.
by DowntownVinnie on Dec 4, 2009 11:43 PM PST up reply actions
People keep saying that the PG needs to be a 3-pt threat, but what is Webster/Fernandez?
LA can shoot pretty well too when he needs to. There are other options than just the PG when looking for an outlet pass.
"She turned me into a newt!
A newt?
...I got better."
by Seijeff on Dec 4, 2009 8:27 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah, because the main attribute for a PG should be the ability to space the floor.
Seriously, do people understand what a PG is supposed to do in an offense? I know that we went without a pure PG for a while, but the whole idea that our PG needs to shoot 3’s are starting to get ridiculous. It’s the wing players’ job to shoot the 3 ball, not the PG. Let guys like Brandon, Rudy, and Martell space the floor and let Miller do his PG thing.
by xedubx on Dec 4, 2009 9:42 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Imagine Roy and Rudy
both driving defenders wild, running off screens, under the hoop, run run run! move without the ball. move brandon move. see brandon. see brandon run.
Hopefully it's not
See Brandon methodically dribble down the shot clock. SHOOT BRANDON, SHOOT!! SHOOT BRA—shot clock violation.
by Foofighting101 on Dec 4, 2009 2:26 PM PST up reply actions
That's happened so much this year.
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The only time I can think of Brandon running off a screen
is late-game inbounds plays.
Who is going to guard Ariza?
If this is true....
then thank you Nate! My prayers have been answered!
Play the best 5, amass as many points as possible, make them play catch up, rest starters as needed…repeat…
"Do me a favor. Put your lip over your head... and swallow." Max Goldman
according to 82games.com...
miller-fernandez-roy-aldridge-oden has been our “worst” lineup but they’ve only played 19.7 minutes together.
http://www.82games.com/0910/0910POR2.HTM
but who cares. that should be our starting lineup if at the least to get everybody’s head back on straight.
Then no worries, cause the lineup would be Miller, Roy, Rudy, Dante, Oden :)
Ceterum censeo Lakers esse delendam
Hopefully not for long
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
Small sample size
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-Charlie
The fans will never get their heads back on straight.
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I will when we're crushing teams into the court like we're supose to.
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At this point.....
can they play any worse than they have recently ???
How long until we know when Nic will be back ?
"That's just how I get down"........ Andre Miller
I bet they can play worse.
Something tells me we might find out sooner rather than later…
I'm just not crazy about player nick names...
by Hipster Olympic Team! on Dec 4, 2009 2:50 PM PST up reply actions
you can't play worse
than giving up 31(?) points to the Grizz at home and in the same amount of time you score 2.
Its theoretically possible to have not scored those two points though.
It would be marginally worse, but it would be worse.
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A newt?
...I got better."
12-7 is a decent record, considering all of the injuries,
but I feel like Nate wasted the first quarter of the season hemming and hawing over what was painfully obvious to most of the rest of us: Miller > Blake.
The reason Rudy makes some sense in this lineup is that he can handle the ball, which makes it easier for he and Brandon to work together and space the floor. Andre can work the other side of the floor with Greg. Andre is also stout enough to hang with some 3’s on the block. LMA can roam around the concession area getting ice for his knee and launching the newly revealed NBA 10 point shot. AWESOME! David Stern is a genius.
I'm just not crazy about player nick names...
by Hipster Olympic Team! on Dec 4, 2009 2:49 PM PST reply actions
[blushes]
I'm just not crazy about player nick names...
by Hipster Olympic Team! on Dec 4, 2009 3:09 PM PST up reply actions
12-7 was decent when we had it, too
"Woulda, Coulda, Mighta and Shoulda – the Four Horsemen of the Procrastocalypse" - Red-5
ha ha ha ha ...
I’da took 13-7 any day.
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Considering the talent level of this team and ease of schedule
I’d say 12-8 is below par for what they’re capable of doing.
"Ain't nothin' in this world for free."
NOT when it should be...
something like 12-4 at worst. Seriously, this was supposed to be an ELITE team. Never mind that anymore.
Too little to late or better late then never?
It just makes me wonder with the trade rumors of Andre Miller if this isn’t just a stunt to showcase Dre to bump up his trade value. Miller should of been starting in preseason.. I hope they are not just setting him up to fail. Hopefully he can get Oden going early and Greg can do some damage. I kinda wish that Greg would stand up and say that he wants
Andre to stay. Perhaps that would make KP think twice before trading him away. I can’t help but feel disappointed by Brandon’s play and attitude this year. If in fact we do end up trading Miller it’s really not doing much in the way of making Portland look attractive for future free agents.
Nobody is going to bump Millers trade value.
Everyone knows his value (with the possible exception of Nate).
The guy has been around for a while and very very steady.
by Jeffe Portland on Dec 4, 2009 6:02 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Don't care if it's to showcase Dre or not...
As long as he gets in the starting lineup with Oden…
And I’m convinced that once Dre realizes it’s go time, and he’s allowed to run (with Rudy and LMA, soon, hopefully!), this could be really fun to watch…
Sure hope this rumor is true….
I just did and Writer Mark J. Miller just changed Lionel Hollins name to Lionel Hampton....
What is with these writers and their inability to check the facts?
Of course you were probably referring to Mark J. Miller’s article about trading ’dre, huh?
So maybe this chance at the starting lineup is to get his trade value back up to something more than just his contract.
This rumor stuff is worth exactly what you have paid for it – nothing.
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So basically
dre and blake will each play about 25-30 minutes. How is that much different than before? Tinkering with the starting lineups isnt going to make a world of difference. If i had to guess i think KP and Nate have assured B-roy that miller will be gone very soon and to just have him out there until they can find a team to trade him to. That little peace of mind would probably explain roy’s change in attitude lately. At least i hope……
Yeah, let's trade our best point guard so Roy has a better attitude
It’s becoming harder to admit I’m a UW graduate.
It's too bad
I thought he was different than most NBA players.That’s what happens when you get paid,I guess
by DowntownVinnie on Dec 4, 2009 3:38 PM PST up reply actions
That 54 win season did more harm then good then....
If ROY thinks he’s going to win with Blake at point. He’s NOT MJ, Kobe or the like.
Is him requesting Blake play in the lineup
the only display of this so far? I hear all this talk of Roy getting cocky, but haven’t seen much substance.
I don't wanna believe it
but where theres smoke,there’s usually fire
by DowntownVinnie on Dec 4, 2009 3:47 PM PST up reply actions
are you saying we shouldn’t build around our superstar to benefit his style of play? cause that sounds pretty counterproductive to me.
Whoo Whippity Whoo Wee!
by fajunga on Dec 4, 2009 4:05 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Bro
YO-YO aint takin us to the promised land,Can you say first round exit?
by DowntownVinnie on Dec 4, 2009 3:36 PM PST up reply actions
No
Amd you are correct,but who else do we got.Bayless
by DowntownVinnie on Dec 4, 2009 3:44 PM PST up reply actions
If he didn't drive and retreat
I wouldn’t call him that
by DowntownVinnie on Dec 4, 2009 3:49 PM PST up reply actions
Since you are not going to reply
My bad, I retreat,………………….like Blake when he drives to the hoop.heh heh
by DowntownVinnie on Dec 4, 2009 4:01 PM PST up reply actions
well, you did say you called him that becuase
he ‘drive and retreat’ that’s not really a nickname somebody would want, that’s you putting him down/making fun of him/ whatever you want to call it. It’s just not nice.
I’m just having fun with ya, you decide for yourself if you should continue to call him that, but I think you know the answer.
Vinnie, you are all over the place!
You’re like a kid who just had a Mt Dew and a couple of candy bars. How far off am I?
let me just ask you, why can’t you call him Blake? What’s the reason for such a negative ’nick’name? c’mon, let’s try Blake. Say it with me BL……AAAAAAKE. You can do it, I know you can.
Hold on let me try
BBBBB…..BBBBBB..BBBBBBBBBBBB……….Blanky,…..I tried. And ….Bingo…….there is a 12 yr old that still comes out of my 50 yr old head.
by DowntownVinnie on Dec 4, 2009 11:53 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
LOL! Love it Vinnie! Love it!
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I would leave Martell at the 3 if I had my druthers
But starting Miller without Blake has me excited. Besides, when Nic returns he’s probably the starter at the 3 for defensive purposes as it is, so at some point Martell needs to learn to bring it off the bench.
The Blazerverse and The Wire: A comparison
Brandon Roy = Stringer Bell (smooth technician dedicated to his craft)
Nate McMillan = Cedric Daniels (well intentioned leader, but he can be too rigid for his own good at times)
Martell Webster = Wee Bey Brice (straight up solider who follows orders; every organization needs these guys to be successful)
Jerryd Bayless = Marlo Stanfield (he's new to the game, but he's watching and waitng; he will take over and there will be casualties)
Rudy Fernandez = Jimmy McNulty (he gets results, but the leadership wishes he was less of a wild man; the ladies love him)
Greg Oden = Michael Lee (he started off a quiet kid, but he's beginning to tap in to his huge potential to change the game)
Andre Miller = Lester Freamon (do not let the laconic demeanor fool you, the veteran knows what's up)
John Canzano = Scott Templeton (scummy muckraker who stays up at night polishing his award)
But starting Miller without Blake has me excited.
It’s at least a starting point to see what we have with Miller and Roy.
I’d prefer starting Webs over Rudy so nobody is forced to play out of position, but baby steps.
yep
the RAWMO starting lineup is being avoided like it’s H1N1
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Nate doesn't want that to happen because if it worked he might have to admit he was wrong...unacceptable.
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check this out-food for thought-Miller Fans
OOOH.
If that were the case,I wouldn’t be as bummed
by DowntownVinnie on Dec 4, 2009 5:09 PM PST up reply actions
Second unit:
Roy, Blake, Dante, Priz, Howard
Roy and Blake can play catch and dribble a lot, and the other three can wait around for the rebounds.
I still think we should juststick a Fathead behind the three point line in place of Blake
Same results
not a steve blake fathead
they don’t make those!
Maybe Roy can be the entire second unit all by himself.
I shouldn’t be bustin’ on a fellow Husky, but I think the greenbacks have gone to his head quickly.
hard to believe my eyes
but i am starting to think the same
gooooooooooooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaallllllllllllllllll
Kelley O’hara with 27 minutes remaining!! 1-0 Stanford.
Draft Ryan Wittman
the goal apparently set off a fire alarm. The whole building cleared and I just got back.
Now its 1-1 with 8 minutes left.
Draft Ryan Wittman
Nate missing road trip
Wonder if this is a blessing in disguise?
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thinking the same
As much as I feel for Nate and his turn of events….I also am wondering if this might be a blessing for everyone….maybe the team will rise to the occassion ……
WE'RE GETTING THERE...
I absolutely love the Start Miller thing.. give the guy a chance… But… Martell to the bench? He’s played awful when coming off the bench and I think Rudy starting (without travis in the bench) would take our firepower from the second unit. Anyways.. at least McMillan is considering starting Miller.. thats a first.
1st vs 2nd unit is a bust
If I were dong the rotations, barring horrible foul trouble, I ALWAYS have at least one of our “big 3” in the game. Preferably two of the 3. If you have nothing but 5 subs in the game, it lets the other team rest their players or allows them to essentially take some offensive possessions off as you don’t have a real double-team threat on the floor. I know Nate loves the saying, but it’s not like we are doing hockey line changes or anything.
What are you impressions of Roy?
"He's just a very, very good basketball player. Very smart. Very heady. He can do a little bit of everything on the court. As coaches, when we scout Portland we kind of put him in the same category as Kobe (Bryant), LeBron (James), Dwyane Wade. We treat him the same. He's that good."
- Byron Scott
Keep Dante in the starting lineup
I’d be curious to see a starting lineup of Miller, Roy, Oden, LMA and Dante. It would lack 3 point shooting, but we would have a lot of size.
How big is the bandwagon?
The ability to destroy a planet is insignificant next to the power of Greg Oden.
too big
When the Blazers play bad I don't like them less... I like Blazers Edge less.
by In Walks Rudy on Dec 4, 2009 8:04 PM PST up reply actions
Waaaaaaaaaaay too big.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
Perhaps Greg can finally get his 15 shots per game now...
Unfortunately, Roy will probably start pouting again over his touches if that happens…
If that does indeed happen, it’s going to be the last straw for me as a Roy supporter. Hello, team Rudy.
Mark jackson and VDN and commentators on ESPN
talking about the Blazers and how self centered the players are, referring to BROY, Saying we need to put all our best players on the court. Their absolutely right.
INFERO > Outlaw
Oden for Prez
I'm not reveling in Nate's injury whatsoever, I really feel for the guy, that must be very painful...
But I think the change in coach will allow Miller more freedom to create, and Nate the ability to observe what the team can do when not being micromanaged.
"She turned me into a newt!
A newt?
...I got better."
isn't there a rule
that we can’t put our best 5 healthy players in the starting lineup
Yes, and heads will roll for this!!!!!
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LMA Rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I <3 LMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I have an idea
Lets start Pryz, Howard, Outlaw (on crutches) Bayless and Mills (on crutches). I mean, have we tried that yet? Also, I am available. You know, since we are experimenting.
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I don’t know who my team is really anymore, its like all the scrabble pieces are all jumbled up in the bag still.
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I hope this won’t be seen as an unconstructive post not worthy of this site.
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I predict a winning streak starting ………. now.
by zersrule on Dec 4, 2009 11:27 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
if we start winning I'm blaming you.
The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.
Head Czar of Amerika <--- Mortimer said so so there!!!
Oh, and I still maintain
out best basketball of the entire year was in that first half against the spurs with Miller at point and Macmillan NOT calling the plays. Just let them play, and encourage the concepts. Let them go.
Just my 2 cents
Dre makes GO better he actually looks for Go.
Blake looks for Roy.
Roy may not like it but he needs a hand in running the offense even though his extremely talented his still young having to be the Go to guy and the play maker is gonna take some out of you. I think this season in his play you can see it a little do I shoot or pass and he pauses just a faction off the dribble and it creates little mistakes.
I think they need someone to come in and either be the go to guy or playmaker even though Go is more efficient no one doubts Roy ability as the go to guy so I think they finally decided to go with Dre and piss off Roy by benching Blake.
Just my delusion View.
Dude!
Roy is a 2 guard. Happy to see Miller start in place of Blake, BUT STOP DANCING AROUND THE THING. Start Miller and Roy at their positions, and let’s see them figure it out.
"The only 'Advanced Metric' that matters is what you see with your eyes." -Timbo, Nov., 2009.
Signing Miller was the biggest mistake of KP's life
Start Andre Miller NOW to showcase him for a trade.
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