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

Been a while since we've had a game...or at least it seems that way.  Let us see what the evening holds.  Make your predictions, argue the matchup advantages, discuss strategy, and do all of the usual pre-game stuff right here.  Please be civil, stay on topic, and avoid posting links to illegal streaming sites or requests for same.

--Dave (blazersub@yahoo.com)

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Go Trail Blazers!!

Dogs have Owners, Cats have Staff.

by bow4meow on Dec 5, 2009 6:00 PM PST reply actions  

Not Bevis.

"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal

by timbo on Dec 5, 2009 6:09 PM PST up reply actions  

"cluck"

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

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2009 6:11 PM PST up reply actions  

agreed

GREEEEEEEEEEEEEEG OOOOOOOOOOOOOODEEEEEEEEEN

by kajuayn on Dec 5, 2009 6:56 PM PST up reply actions  

Bevis.

"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal

by timbo on Dec 5, 2009 6:09 PM PST up reply actions  

What's a Bevis?

Ceterum censeo Lakers esse delendam

by Norsktroll on Dec 5, 2009 6:18 PM PST up reply actions  

From what I can tell...

It looks like some kind of rope.

ἰδοὺ ἐνίκησεν ὁ λέων ὁ ἐκ τῆς φυλῆς Ἰούδα, ἡ ῥίζα Δαυείδ...

Καὶ εἶδον ἐν μέσῳ τοῦ θρόνου καὶ τῶν τεσσάρων ζώων καὶ ἐν μέσῳ τῶν πρεσβυτέρων ἀρνίον ἑστηκὼς ὡς ἐσφαγμένον,

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by T Darkstar on Dec 5, 2009 6:20 PM PST up reply actions  

Who knew there were that many advancements in rope-making technology? I hope timbo isn’t advertising for people to hang themselves after a loss ;-)

Ceterum censeo Lakers esse delendam

by Norsktroll on Dec 5, 2009 6:24 PM PST up reply actions  

Or to string up Steve Blake for starting.

That would be bad.

ἰδοὺ ἐνίκησεν ὁ λέων ὁ ἐκ τῆς φυλῆς Ἰούδα, ἡ ῥίζα Δαυείδ...

Καὶ εἶδον ἐν μέσῳ τοῦ θρόνου καὶ τῶν τεσσάρων ζώων καὶ ἐν μέσῳ τῶν πρεσβυτέρων ἀρνίον ἑστηκὼς ὡς ἐσφαγμένον,

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by T Darkstar on Dec 5, 2009 6:28 PM PST up reply actions  

Wrong

Hate the sinner, not the sin.

by CatMan2 on Dec 5, 2009 6:32 PM PST up reply actions  

They played last night. Great shot by Kobe!!!

"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal

by timbo on Dec 5, 2009 6:10 PM PST up reply actions  

that was a good shot though.

When Wader missed that free through, I was like —“Oh crap”.

Nothing Witty Here, move along.

by DaNoose on Dec 5, 2009 6:11 PM PST up reply actions  

Clips play tonight though.

They’re an LA as well.

ἰδοὺ ἐνίκησεν ὁ λέων ὁ ἐκ τῆς φυλῆς Ἰούδα, ἡ ῥίζα Δαυείδ...

Καὶ εἶδον ἐν μέσῳ τοῦ θρόνου καὶ τῶν τεσσάρων ζώων καὶ ἐν μέσῳ τῶν πρεσβυτέρων ἀρνίον ἑστηκὼς ὡς ἐσφαγμένον,

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by T Darkstar on Dec 5, 2009 6:11 PM PST up reply actions  

Still the San Diego Clippers to me...

"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal

by timbo on Dec 5, 2009 6:13 PM PST up reply actions  

Still the Buffalo Braves to me.

Not true. I’d have to root for them.

by CatMan2 on Dec 5, 2009 6:14 PM PST up reply actions  

that's low Timbo

Dogs have Owners, Cats have Staff.

by bow4meow on Dec 5, 2009 6:11 PM PST up reply actions  

booooooo

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

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2009 6:11 PM PST up reply actions  

Leaving for the game in a minute...

Does anyone know yet if LA is playing tonight?

"Greg Oden is developing an offensive game. This is the moment in Jurassic Park when they realize the raptors are breeding." - posted on Twitter

by vanceanthony on Dec 5, 2009 6:03 PM PST reply actions  

enjoy!

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

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2009 6:12 PM PST up reply actions  

Think of the benefits of tanking the rest of the season!

We could get Nate fired, get Roy traded, Start Miller, and be in the running for John Wall. On top of that, we get to enjoy the rebuilding process, and look forward to the day when our team can challenge for the playoffs once again. Yay!

ἰδοὺ ἐνίκησεν ὁ λέων ὁ ἐκ τῆς φυλῆς Ἰούδα, ἡ ῥίζα Δαυείδ...

Καὶ εἶδον ἐν μέσῳ τοῦ θρόνου καὶ τῶν τεσσάρων ζώων καὶ ἐν μέσῳ τῶν πρεσβυτέρων ἀρνίον ἑστηκὼς ὡς ἐσφαγμένον,

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by T Darkstar on Dec 5, 2009 6:06 PM PST reply actions  

Isn't Scola out?

"I don't play for what they write about me, I play for my teammates, my coaches, the city of Portland." - Steve Blake

by RudyisSick! on Dec 5, 2009 6:07 PM PST reply actions  

BlazerFreeman
  
Blazers pregame: LA and Oden expected to play vs. Rockets.

Odenized

by CroRupt on Dec 5, 2009 6:09 PM PST reply actions  

Why is Miller Starting?

I have hoped he would be in the starting line-up from day one, but now I fear that this is just a ploy to build up his worth for a trade after the 15th… Could it be?

"I don't play for what they write about me, I play for my teammates, my coaches, the city of Portland." - Steve Blake

by RudyisSick! on Dec 5, 2009 6:10 PM PST reply actions  

BlazerFreeman
  
No changes to starting lineup as Coach Mac says its time to be “patient.”

Odenized

by CroRupt on Dec 5, 2009 6:11 PM PST up reply actions  

Quik!- that liar.

Nothing Witty Here, move along.

by DaNoose on Dec 5, 2009 6:13 PM PST up reply actions  

Rudy Out
Portland Trail Blazers forward Rudy Fernandez said he will not play tonight against the Houston Rockets at the Rose Garden.

Fernandez stated that his lower back is again giving him trouble.

He walked out of the Blazers’ locker room in street clothes at 6 p.m. tonight, and said he was preparing to undergo an MRI in 10 minutes.

Link

by Evanescent on Dec 5, 2009 6:12 PM PST reply actions  

oh man.

Anybody else on this team want to get hurt?

Nothing Witty Here, move along.

by DaNoose on Dec 5, 2009 6:14 PM PST up reply actions  

Hmmmmm.

"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal

by timbo on Dec 5, 2009 6:14 PM PST up reply actions  

From Start to Bench???

"I don't play for what they write about me, I play for my teammates, my coaches, the city of Portland." - Steve Blake

by RudyisSick! on Dec 5, 2009 6:15 PM PST up reply actions  

ah man ...

so much for that famed depth.
LA needs a big night and so will Dante.
Marty’s gonna have to BRING IT.
And Brandon’s gonna get some serious test-yer-meddle minutes.

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

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2009 6:16 PM PST up reply actions  

I wonder where all the "WE HAVE TOO MANY PLAYERS FOR THE NUMBER OF MINUTES -- CONSOLIDATE NOW!!!" people went...

"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal

by timbo on Dec 5, 2009 6:17 PM PST up reply actions  

back into their caves ... they'll be back.

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

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2009 6:25 PM PST up reply actions  

ha ha!

"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal

by timbo on Dec 5, 2009 6:37 PM PST up reply actions  

Ah [scatological expletive]!

ἰδοὺ ἐνίκησεν ὁ λέων ὁ ἐκ τῆς φυλῆς Ἰούδα, ἡ ῥίζα Δαυείδ...

Καὶ εἶδον ἐν μέσῳ τοῦ θρόνου καὶ τῶν τεσσάρων ζώων καὶ ἐν μέσῳ τῶν πρεσβυτέρων ἀρνίον ἑστηκὼς ὡς ἐσφαγμένον,

Blazersedge.com || New to Blazers' Edge?

by T Darkstar on Dec 5, 2009 6:18 PM PST up reply actions  

As a moderate sort

do you think we could generally get away with using high-brow substitutes for more colorful language?

by CatMan2 on Dec 5, 2009 6:26 PM PST up reply actions  

like poo-poo?

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

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2009 6:28 PM PST up reply actions  

O prefer dookie

..it’s poetic.

Nothing Witty Here, move along.

by DaNoose on Dec 5, 2009 6:29 PM PST up reply actions  

one rhymes with choo-choo

the other rhymes with …?

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

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2009 6:31 PM PST up reply actions  

Pookie.

"Aneurysm".

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

by annthefan on Dec 5, 2009 6:32 PM PST up reply actions  

Spooky

Dogs have Owners, Cats have Staff.

by bow4meow on Dec 5, 2009 6:33 PM PST up reply actions  

flukey ??

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

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2009 6:35 PM PST up reply actions  

Kooky

"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal

by timbo on Dec 5, 2009 6:37 PM PST up reply actions  

good one

Dogs have Owners, Cats have Staff.

by bow4meow on Dec 5, 2009 6:38 PM PST up reply actions  

and it goes back to Dukey as

in : a blue devil.

Full circle baby.

Nothing Witty Here, move along.

by DaNoose on Dec 5, 2009 6:38 PM PST up reply actions  

It depends.

There are some creative ways to say things. But even if it’s “high-brow” stay away from sexually explicit stuff, or things that are really gross.

What did that judge say about pornography? What ever it was, it’ll be kinda like that here.

ἰδοὺ ἐνίκησεν ὁ λέων ὁ ἐκ τῆς φυλῆς Ἰούδα, ἡ ῥίζα Δαυείδ...

Καὶ εἶδον ἐν μέσῳ τοῦ θρόνου καὶ τῶν τεσσάρων ζώων καὶ ἐν μέσῳ τῶν πρεσβυτέρων ἀρνίον ἑστηκὼς ὡς ἐσφαγμένον,

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by T Darkstar on Dec 5, 2009 6:30 PM PST up reply actions  

I tried using high-brow equivalents for "screwed the pooch" in a game thread once and it came out sounding WAY dirtier...

"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal

by timbo on Dec 5, 2009 6:39 PM PST up reply actions  

I can imagine.

ἰδοὺ ἐνίκησεν ὁ λέων ὁ ἐκ τῆς φυλῆς Ἰούδα, ἡ ῥίζα Δαυείδ...

Καὶ εἶδον ἐν μέσῳ τοῦ θρόνου καὶ τῶν τεσσάρων ζώων καὶ ἐν μέσῳ τῶν πρεσβυτέρων ἀρνίον ἑστηκὼς ὡς ἐσφαγμένον,

Blazersedge.com || New to Blazers' Edge?

by T Darkstar on Dec 5, 2009 6:40 PM PST up reply actions  

I Hunger

For wins!

The ability to destroy a planet is insignificant next to the power of Greg Oden.

by fajunga on Dec 5, 2009 6:14 PM PST reply actions  

big time.

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

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2009 6:17 PM PST up reply actions  

was Oden a question mark?

Dogs have Owners, Cats have Staff.

by bow4meow on Dec 5, 2009 6:15 PM PST up reply actions  

whaddup?

Dogs have Owners, Cats have Staff.

by bow4meow on Dec 5, 2009 6:17 PM PST up reply actions  

whaddup with greg?

was he hurtin?

Dogs have Owners, Cats have Staff.

by bow4meow on Dec 5, 2009 6:20 PM PST up reply actions  

WITH WHAT???

and don’t you dare say a contusion!

Dogs have Owners, Cats have Staff.

by bow4meow on Dec 5, 2009 6:23 PM PST up reply actions  

oh yea

I thought he walked that off

Dogs have Owners, Cats have Staff.

by bow4meow on Dec 5, 2009 6:25 PM PST up reply actions  

He played the rest of the game anyway

But it was sore, and they’re being careful. He didn’t play in practices, other than just shootarounds.

He’s a gametime decision, but Greg sounded like he planned to play.

by Timmay! on Dec 5, 2009 6:27 PM PST up reply actions  

Aaron Brooks called "An Oregon Duck that lives in Seattle" by the Comcast talking head...

I knew I didn’t like him…..

"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal

by timbo on Dec 5, 2009 6:15 PM PST reply actions  

Canzano's little bro Jason Quick up next on the pregame show.

"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal

by timbo on Dec 5, 2009 6:15 PM PST up reply actions  

Not me, plays silence…

by bnoise on Dec 5, 2009 6:39 PM PST up reply actions  

95.5 isn't broadcasting either. I called them.

"Aneurysm".

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

by annthefan on Dec 5, 2009 6:46 PM PST up reply actions  

I hear nothing but dead air and/or advertisements.

"Aneurysm".

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

by annthefan on Dec 5, 2009 6:51 PM PST up reply actions  

yea it's ads

did the fan say it was technical problems?

Dogs have Owners, Cats have Staff.

by bow4meow on Dec 5, 2009 6:51 PM PST up reply actions  

They had no idea it was happening.

"Aneurysm".

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

by annthefan on Dec 5, 2009 6:55 PM PST up reply actions  

figures nobody there paying attention

not broadcasting = minor detail

Dogs have Owners, Cats have Staff.

by bow4meow on Dec 5, 2009 6:56 PM PST up reply actions  

rudy is out for tonight in case no one saw that yet

by Ben Golliver on Dec 5, 2009 6:17 PM PST reply actions  

and yeah i just scrolled up and saw that everyone saw that. sorry. im at 60 percent tonight with a head cold

by Ben Golliver on Dec 5, 2009 6:18 PM PST up reply actions  

Damn

I was gonna pull a “DO YOU EVEN READ BLAZERS EDGE????”

But I love you :-(
by Mortimer on Nov 19, 2009 7:04 PM PST

by TheTinfoil on Dec 5, 2009 6:18 PM PST up reply actions  

ok

disregard my flag

Dogs have Owners, Cats have Staff.

by bow4meow on Dec 5, 2009 6:19 PM PST up reply actions  

even the media is on the injured list. This madness must end.

i cry for nic

by Cablinasian on Dec 5, 2009 6:20 PM PST up reply actions  

the top 2 players on the blazers 2010 draft board when down with injuries today too (seriously)

by Ben Golliver on Dec 5, 2009 6:20 PM PST up reply actions  

and Abdul Gaddy has been silently murdered by Isiah Thomas and Venoy Overton, gotta imagine he’s on their board.

i cry for nic

by Cablinasian on Dec 5, 2009 6:21 PM PST up reply actions  

i dont think he’s coming out this year

by Ben Golliver on Dec 5, 2009 6:22 PM PST up reply actions  

not when he’s stuck behind the homeless man’s Jerryd Bayless.

i cry for nic

by Cablinasian on Dec 5, 2009 6:24 PM PST up reply actions  

Ben's got a head contusion

Dogs have Owners, Cats have Staff.

by bow4meow on Dec 5, 2009 6:20 PM PST up reply actions  

LMA to play tonight, says Canzano Jr.

"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal

by timbo on Dec 5, 2009 6:18 PM PST reply actions  

"Hairy Canzano"???

"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal

by timbo on Dec 5, 2009 6:19 PM PST up reply actions  

No changes in starting lineup?!

ARGHHHH. NO RUDY?! ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Kings have the best bench I’ve seen. There are easily 14 guys on this team good enough for every bench in the league. Now if we could only get some starters, I’d totally jizz in my pants.

Kings fan

by dyshooter182 on Dec 5, 2009 6:18 PM PST reply actions  

I know it makes my backside hurt...

"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal

by timbo on Dec 5, 2009 6:22 PM PST up reply actions  

I still don't think Rudy should start.

But I want Miller to start

The Kings have the best bench I’ve seen. There are easily 14 guys on this team good enough for every bench in the league. Now if we could only get some starters, I’d totally jizz in my pants.

Kings fan

by dyshooter182 on Dec 5, 2009 6:22 PM PST up reply actions  

I'd like RAMWO as a test

I suspect Nate would prefer RAMFO, so he canceled changes when Rudy went down.

by Timmay! on Dec 5, 2009 6:23 PM PST up reply actions  

FARMO

OFARM
FOAMR

But it could have easily been O’BARF

Being a Blazer fan is not exactly healthy.

by dpnim on Dec 5, 2009 6:39 PM PST up reply actions   2 recs

love it. lol.

Nothing Witty Here, move along.

by DaNoose on Dec 5, 2009 6:39 PM PST up reply actions  

Nate gonna be in a boot on the bench tonight.

"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal

by timbo on Dec 5, 2009 6:20 PM PST reply actions  

So says Harry Canzano.

"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal

by timbo on Dec 5, 2009 6:21 PM PST up reply actions  

I feel like I need to add a disclaimer every time that monkey opens his mouth...

"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal

by timbo on Dec 5, 2009 6:21 PM PST up reply actions  

you do.

Eventually, Scott Templeton and all his acquaintances went to jail.

But I love you :-(
by Mortimer on Nov 19, 2009 7:04 PM PST

by TheTinfoil on Dec 5, 2009 6:22 PM PST up reply actions  

the injury big has bitten players, coaches and ownership with equal vigor this year.

Patty
Rudy
Nate
Paul
LaMarcus
Nic
Pendy
… who am I missing?

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

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2009 6:23 PM PST up reply actions  

suddenly Greg's one of the team's ironmen.

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

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2009 6:24 PM PST up reply actions  

ha ha!!!

"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal

by timbo on Dec 5, 2009 6:24 PM PST up reply actions  

Seriously, having LMA + Pryz + Oden is all I need to see...

"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal

by timbo on Dec 5, 2009 6:24 PM PST up reply actions  

I guess Roy is okay, too.

"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal

by timbo on Dec 5, 2009 6:25 PM PST up reply actions  

YES!!!

Start with it.

LMA
Greg
Pryz
Brandon
Millertime

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

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2009 6:33 PM PST up reply actions  

Lucas

But I love you :-(
by Mortimer on Nov 19, 2009 7:04 PM PST

by TheTinfoil on Dec 5, 2009 6:24 PM PST up reply actions  

Right ... ugh.

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

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2009 6:27 PM PST up reply actions  

and TRAVIS.

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

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2009 6:28 PM PST up reply actions  

crap. how could I forget.

OK:

Patty
Rudy
Nate
Paul
LaMarcus
Nic
Pendy
Lucus
Travis

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

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2009 6:29 PM PST up reply actions  

Wow our terrific depth is really thinning out. This is looking really bad.

The Kings have the best bench I’ve seen. There are easily 14 guys on this team good enough for every bench in the league. Now if we could only get some starters, I’d totally jizz in my pants.

Kings fan

by dyshooter182 on Dec 5, 2009 6:22 PM PST reply actions  

Ah, if Golden State can win with 6 guys, so can Portland.

"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal

by timbo on Dec 5, 2009 6:24 PM PST up reply actions  

08'-09 Utah Jazz

Being a Blazer fan is not exactly healthy.

by dpnim on Dec 5, 2009 6:40 PM PST up reply actions  

after he beats COD

The ability to destroy a planet is insignificant next to the power of Greg Oden.

by fajunga on Dec 5, 2009 6:27 PM PST up reply actions  

yesterday he told me possibly as early as xmas but he didn’t want to firmly commit to it.

by Ben Golliver on Dec 5, 2009 6:27 PM PST up reply actions  

booo-yeah.

Nic
Pendy
Patty
Travis for 2010

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

by Y5k on Dec 5, 2009 6:28 PM PST up reply actions  

roger dat

Dogs have Owners, Cats have Staff.

by bow4meow on Dec 5, 2009 6:29 PM PST up reply actions  

Travis has a late season return planned, I believe. March?

I’m not sure he’ll be 100% this season unless there’s a deep playoff run.

by Timmay! on Dec 5, 2009 6:29 PM PST up reply actions  

do you get the vibe that the team expects Nic to be back late this season, or are they counting on him being out?

i cry for nic

by Cablinasian on Dec 5, 2009 6:29 PM PST up reply actions  

their mentality is to prepare as if he’s done for the year. if he comes back, he comes back. they aren’t counting the days. too many games between now and then.

by Ben Golliver on Dec 5, 2009 6:32 PM PST up reply actions  

cool, thanks.

i cry for nic

by Cablinasian on Dec 5, 2009 6:50 PM PST up reply actions  

When is Nicolas Batum even expected to come back? I really miss him now more than ever.

The Kings have the best bench I’ve seen. There are easily 14 guys on this team good enough for every bench in the league. Now if we could only get some starters, I’d totally jizz in my pants.

Kings fan

by dyshooter182 on Dec 5, 2009 6:30 PM PST reply actions  

He's my new hero, for sure.

"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal

by timbo on Dec 5, 2009 6:30 PM PST up reply actions  

Funny how people don't notice defense and efficient offense until it's gone.

Then again, I said at the time that this was actually a huge blow for us.

by xedubx on Dec 5, 2009 6:41 PM PST up reply actions  

I notice

Dogs have Owners, Cats have Staff.

by bow4meow on Dec 5, 2009 6:42 PM PST up reply actions  

I miss his transition/fast break defense.

Being a Blazer fan is not exactly healthy.

by dpnim on Dec 5, 2009 6:41 PM PST up reply actions  

that requires effort

Dogs have Owners, Cats have Staff.

by bow4meow on Dec 5, 2009 6:43 PM PST up reply actions  

Who is the ugliest player in the NBA?

The ability to destroy a planet is insignificant next to the power of Greg Oden.

by fajunga on Dec 5, 2009 6:31 PM PST reply actions  

Chris Kaman

He looks like one of those chainsaw massacre guys.

Nothing Witty Here, move along.

by DaNoose on Dec 5, 2009 6:35 PM PST up reply actions  

Blazers going retro tonight...

White dudes have heads shaved to replicate male pattern baldness, black dudes wearing afro wigs…

"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal

by timbo on Dec 5, 2009 6:31 PM PST reply actions  

that reminds me

can somebody link me to that funny Greg Oden pic… the afro one?

Dogs have Owners, Cats have Staff.

by bow4meow on Dec 5, 2009 6:33 PM PST up reply actions  

Yes! Score 1 male pattern baldness

"Good, Better, Best, never let it rest until your good is your better and your better is your best." Tim Duncan

by flynn4blazers on Dec 5, 2009 6:33 PM PST reply actions  

Someone mentioned Maurice Lucas earlier

You guys should really send “get well” cards to him. I did, but then the stupid card came back to me in the mail. I accidentally switched addresses between my place and the hospital he’s in….FML

The Kings have the best bench I’ve seen. There are easily 14 guys on this team good enough for every bench in the league. Now if we could only get some starters, I’d totally jizz in my pants.

Kings fan

by dyshooter182 on Dec 5, 2009 6:33 PM PST reply actions  

Ouch, Philly going down to the Bobcats at the last second

Who went down to the Nets last night. Philly really needs AI now :)

Ceterum censeo Lakers esse delendam

by Norsktroll on Dec 5, 2009 6:36 PM PST reply actions  

wow and by Toronto too...

The Kings have the best bench I’ve seen. There are easily 14 guys on this team good enough for every bench in the league. Now if we could only get some starters, I’d totally jizz in my pants.

Kings fan

by dyshooter182 on Dec 5, 2009 6:41 PM PST up reply actions  

ATL must be really really good. They handed the Raptors 146 :)

They should go for 166 against those Bulls.

Ceterum censeo Lakers esse delendam

by Norsktroll on Dec 5, 2009 6:42 PM PST up reply actions  

They're laying wood to Dallas so far tonight...

"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal

by timbo on Dec 5, 2009 6:48 PM PST up reply actions  

Nobody in chicago is in double digits

The ability to destroy a planet is insignificant next to the power of Greg Oden.

by fajunga on Dec 5, 2009 6:56 PM PST up reply actions  

that's sad

it’s the fourth quarter too

by portlandgiirl91 on Dec 5, 2009 6:58 PM PST up reply actions  

I bring so much to the table

"Good, Better, Best, never let it rest until your good is your better and your better is your best." Tim Duncan

by flynn4blazers on Dec 5, 2009 6:39 PM PST reply actions  

Hopefully not Tim Tebow!

He got the royal “NO WAY” from the almighty this afternoon.

But I love you :-(
by Mortimer on Nov 19, 2009 7:04 PM PST

by TheTinfoil on Dec 5, 2009 6:45 PM PST up reply actions  

which was awesome.

The ability to destroy a planet is insignificant next to the power of Greg Oden.

by fajunga on Dec 5, 2009 6:46 PM PST up reply actions  

Almighty was like,

“Common Tim, haven’t I given you enough?- stop calling me.”

Nothing Witty Here, move along.

by DaNoose on Dec 5, 2009 6:47 PM PST up reply actions  

What would be the ceiling for Tebow in the NFL?

Good wildcat QB? Decent slot receiver? Special teams ace?

by xedubx on Dec 5, 2009 6:50 PM PST up reply actions  

clipboard holder

bayless leaves over my dead body
Start Andre (in a 2 guard lineup)
"Good defense always beats bad offense."-Al Iannazzone, Yes Network

by thomasikehara on Dec 5, 2009 6:52 PM PST up reply actions  

..........................."And the correct answer is: Mormon..."

"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal

by timbo on Dec 5, 2009 6:51 PM PST up reply actions  

I suggest T-Darkstar

Dogs have Owners, Cats have Staff.

by bow4meow on Dec 5, 2009 6:45 PM PST reply actions  

Comcast using a new Tony Luftman substitute tonight...

"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal

by timbo on Dec 5, 2009 6:47 PM PST reply actions  

More like Milton Finkerbinkle.

"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal

by timbo on Dec 5, 2009 6:49 PM PST up reply actions  

Blazers are all about cutting costs these days...

"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal

by timbo on Dec 5, 2009 6:49 PM PST up reply actions  

we all miss Tony

what a crying shame they replaced Tony and not Michael… crying shame

Dogs have Owners, Cats have Staff.

by bow4meow on Dec 5, 2009 6:49 PM PST up reply actions  

Te-te-te- Tell em what they won

The Kings have the best bench I’ve seen. There are easily 14 guys on this team good enough for every bench in the league. Now if we could only get some starters, I’d totally jizz in my pants.

Kings fan

by dyshooter182 on Dec 5, 2009 6:50 PM PST up reply actions  

What is the starting lineup tonight?

Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!

by axel360 on Dec 5, 2009 6:50 PM PST reply actions  

same as last few weeks.

i cry for nic

by Cablinasian on Dec 5, 2009 6:51 PM PST up reply actions  

No Rudy or Miller like rumored?

Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!

by axel360 on Dec 5, 2009 6:51 PM PST up reply actions  

he got hurt at the civil war

The ability to destroy a planet is insignificant next to the power of Greg Oden.

by fajunga on Dec 5, 2009 6:53 PM PST up reply actions  

Still not as old as Greg!

Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!

by axel360 on Dec 5, 2009 6:56 PM PST up reply actions  

Greg is Morgan Freemans older brother.

The ability to destroy a planet is insignificant next to the power of Greg Oden.

by fajunga on Dec 5, 2009 6:57 PM PST up reply actions  

indeed

bayless leaves over my dead body
Start Andre (in a 2 guard lineup)
"Good defense always beats bad offense."-Al Iannazzone, Yes Network

by thomasikehara on Dec 5, 2009 6:53 PM PST up reply actions  

Still waiting for word, I believe.

There was a report that LMA was a go though.

by Timmay! on Dec 5, 2009 6:53 PM PST up reply actions  

weak!!!

espn thinks we are the L*kers!!! Insider pick on right of screen.
http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/scoreboard

by Ditez on Dec 5, 2009 6:53 PM PST reply actions  

and the rockets are the heat

bayless leaves over my dead body
Start Andre (in a 2 guard lineup)
"Good defense always beats bad offense."-Al Iannazzone, Yes Network

by thomasikehara on Dec 5, 2009 6:54 PM PST up reply actions  

Wow, that has flipped. They were getting thunked earlier when I checked in...

"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal

by timbo on Dec 5, 2009 6:55 PM PST up reply actions  

LA good to go...

LA is good to go, but Rudy not so much. Arg! Let’s get this out of our system now and not later. Please!

by DaraBlazer on Dec 5, 2009 6:54 PM PST reply actions  

In other news today,

Utah and Minnesota are tied. Payback

The Kings have the best bench I’ve seen. There are easily 14 guys on this team good enough for every bench in the league. Now if we could only get some starters, I’d totally jizz in my pants.

Kings fan

by dyshooter182 on Dec 5, 2009 6:55 PM PST reply actions  

I don't get why they don't give the keys to Paul Millsap

Boozer is gonna leave next season anyways…

The Kings have the best bench I’ve seen. There are easily 14 guys on this team good enough for every bench in the league. Now if we could only get some starters, I’d totally jizz in my pants.

Kings fan

by dyshooter182 on Dec 5, 2009 6:56 PM PST up reply actions  

Boozer is 60% of their offensive attack is why...

"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal

by timbo on Dec 5, 2009 6:57 PM PST up reply actions  

They're paying the wrong guy!

"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal

by timbo on Dec 5, 2009 6:58 PM PST up reply actions  

Yeah, but he's not gonna stay

so why not just develop Millsap anyways. I thought that was the plan.

The Kings have the best bench I’ve seen. There are easily 14 guys on this team good enough for every bench in the league. Now if we could only get some starters, I’d totally jizz in my pants.

Kings fan

by dyshooter182 on Dec 5, 2009 6:58 PM PST up reply actions  

anyone hopin for juwan to come in and smack Ariza into the ground?

rudy’s back pain is still a result of that ill-fated, dirty play by Ariza last season.

by CleBlazer on Dec 5, 2009 6:56 PM PST reply actions  

Nope

Ariza self-corrected by leaving the l*kers

Dogs have Owners, Cats have Staff.

by bow4meow on Dec 5, 2009 6:57 PM PST up reply actions  

Awesome Harry Glickman/Carnation Milk ad...

"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal

by timbo on Dec 5, 2009 6:57 PM PST reply actions  

Hey you guys, I'm seriously considering getting a Blazers logo tattooed on my shoulder sometime in the summer

Good idea or big mistake?

The Kings have the best bench I’ve seen. There are easily 14 guys on this team good enough for every bench in the league. Now if we could only get some starters, I’d totally jizz in my pants.

Kings fan

by dyshooter182 on Dec 5, 2009 6:57 PM PST reply actions  

depends on the rest of the season

bayless leaves over my dead body
Start Andre (in a 2 guard lineup)
"Good defense always beats bad offense."-Al Iannazzone, Yes Network

by thomasikehara on Dec 5, 2009 6:58 PM PST up reply actions  

Are you in the Navy, the Marine Corps, Maori, or a pirate?

If so, good idea. Otherwise: not so much…

"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal

by timbo on Dec 5, 2009 6:59 PM PST up reply actions  

Make it a Blazers logo Dragon with a koi fish over your bicep and it will be good.

The ability to destroy a planet is insignificant next to the power of Greg Oden.

by fajunga on Dec 5, 2009 7:00 PM PST up reply actions  

I miss the local Portland ads on League Pass

I’m really tired of Chris Paul asking me to have three glasses of milk per day.

by Timmay! on Dec 5, 2009 6:58 PM PST reply actions  

speakin of which

tyreke evans (on league pass) reminds me an awful lot of BRoy from his rookie year.

by CleBlazer on Dec 5, 2009 6:59 PM PST up reply actions  

Getting sold an appliance by Schonley is so much more awesome :)

Is there a Spirit Mountain Casino add? The Ford ad with Joel is pretty funny.

Ceterum censeo Lakers esse delendam

by Norsktroll on Dec 5, 2009 6:59 PM PST up reply actions  

It was a guilty pleasure for me to see other cities' commercials on LP last year

They still do it for games on the HD channel. I guess inserting NBA ads wasn’t worth the cost for HD.

by Timmay! on Dec 5, 2009 7:01 PM PST up reply actions  

there is a Spirit Mountain Casino commercial

but it’s so lame that it’s hard to notice… it’s not like AT THE DOOR IS A MAN WHO WILL GREET YOU!!!

Dogs have Owners, Cats have Staff.

by bow4meow on Dec 5, 2009 7:01 PM PST up reply actions  

Wonder what we could get for Andre Miller since everyone else around the league seems to think he will get traded?

Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!

by axel360 on Dec 5, 2009 6:59 PM PST reply actions  

Tony Luftman

The ability to destroy a planet is insignificant next to the power of Greg Oden.

by fajunga on Dec 5, 2009 7:00 PM PST up reply actions  

lebron james

bayless leaves over my dead body
Start Andre (in a 2 guard lineup)
"Good defense always beats bad offense."-Al Iannazzone, Yes Network

by thomasikehara on Dec 5, 2009 7:00 PM PST up reply actions  

OMG it's 7 PM!

n the game hasn’t started………

by portlandgiirl91 on Dec 5, 2009 7:00 PM PST reply actions  

Tip-off at 7:10

Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!

by axel360 on Dec 5, 2009 7:02 PM PST up reply actions  

It's the same for every team in the NBA, believe it or not.

Game tip-off is 10 minutes after the start of the official broadcast.

by Timmay! on Dec 5, 2009 7:04 PM PST up reply actions  

And 15 minutes for national broadcasts.

Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!

by axel360 on Dec 5, 2009 7:05 PM PST up reply actions  

Thanks, I forgot about that

I think they normally expect the 7:30 TNT game to start at 7:45 or 7:50.

by Timmay! on Dec 5, 2009 7:05 PM PST up reply actions  

i don't like that

but now i know that for sure so thanks

by portlandgiirl91 on Dec 5, 2009 7:05 PM PST up reply actions  

No prob.

It’s a chance for the station to fit in a few commercials, cover any storylines for that night’s game, and go over the starting lineups. It’s usually not bad once you expect it.

by Timmay! on Dec 5, 2009 7:07 PM PST up reply actions  

I think there is a correlation between the cheesy-suck pregame music they have this year and the crappy performance of the team...

"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal

by timbo on Dec 5, 2009 7:01 PM PST reply actions  

I don't want Greg to become the next Robert Traylor

Though I might learn to live with next Charles Barkley, only 7 foot tall.

Ceterum censeo Lakers esse delendam

by Norsktroll on Dec 5, 2009 7:04 PM PST up reply actions  

Wait whoa!

Kevin Love playing

The Kings have the best bench I’ve seen. There are easily 14 guys on this team good enough for every bench in the league. Now if we could only get some starters, I’d totally jizz in my pants.

Kings fan

by dyshooter182 on Dec 5, 2009 7:02 PM PST reply actions  

Its really weird

Theres a guy watching a cricket game next to me. Hes really getting into it.

The ability to destroy a planet is insignificant next to the power of Greg Oden.

by fajunga on Dec 5, 2009 7:03 PM PST reply actions  

computer lab at college. My laptop broke. :(

The ability to destroy a planet is insignificant next to the power of Greg Oden.

by fajunga on Dec 5, 2009 7:05 PM PST up reply actions  

Does anyone else's League Pass have a minor audio sync issue?

It’s always weird hearing the swish before the shot goes in.

by Timmay! on Dec 5, 2009 7:03 PM PST reply actions  

Broadband? I have to watch the postage stamp version because my

connection bogs down so that it’s stalled more than it streams when I try to watch the larger screens.

"Aneurysm".

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

by annthefan on Dec 5, 2009 7:07 PM PST up reply actions  

Who's reffing tonight?

I’d like to know who I’ll be complaining about

Dogs have Owners, Cats have Staff.

by bow4meow on Dec 5, 2009 7:06 PM PST reply actions  

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