Gameday Open Thread: Blazer vs. Pacers--Second-Half and Onward
by Dave on Dec 9, 2009 5:15 PM PST
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PrintHere's your second-half thread. You can also conduct the post-game festivities here until the Recap becomes available. Here's hoping all goes well in the game.
--Dave (blazersub@yahoo.com)
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u should start a new thing 'last'. who cares if noone sees it-you'll know you're cool.
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
I already tried it
TiHa would typically make a comment cuz he always has to have the last word
Dogs have Owners, Cats have Staff.
Sorry. I didn't expect to be first and my comment was sincere
since the Oden injury has left a bad taste in my mouth.
Go Trail Blazers!
#52, #25, #88 ... hike!
by Y5k on Dec 9, 2009 5:23 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
LaMarcus, 3 rebounds through 22 min.
I know you’re our Soft Forward, but how about some rebounding to go with all those fadeaways? Thanks.
Time to show those loyal 3,000 Pacer fans that the Blazers are the best basketball team in Oregon.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
I always love the
“Brian Wheeler used to be fat but he had surgery so he’s not” radio ads.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I'm in Albany, NY
so the Knicks’ and Nets’ games are blacked out for me.
I hate NBA.com’s blackout rules for LPBB. I pay good money so why can’t I watch all games? I don’t want to get cable just to watch a couple of games on TNT each year.
thanks. Can't tell because both games are showing the halftime scoreboard...
but if it works for you, should work for me as well. I hope.
And for those of us who didn't choose crappy Eastern Conference teams as part of our 7 team package?
NBALP sucks.
"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 9, 2009 5:24 PM PST up reply actions
Don't even joke
it was probably seriously discussed in board meetings.
"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 9, 2009 5:28 PM PST up reply actions
When LMA gets hot early
That usually means we’re going ot rock it.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
so thats why we're on a losing streak
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
Probably not
But I noticed that if LMA did well in the first last year, we usually ended up with a blowout win.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Dahntay Jones is the only reason they're even it
Hibbert and Pyscho T are trying their darndest to shoot them out of it.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Its our tradition
Seriously, back in the Drexler days it was always some fourth or fifth scorer that would light us up, like Hornacek.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Blazers playing good defense or the Pacers fail at offense?
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
WELL IF YOU MUST KNOW
I ran to a friend’s house to get the present his wife got him so I could hide it at my place. Had to do it before he got home.
#52
A little of both at times
Indy’s offense isn’t sharp though. They don’t have a lot of well known players and it shows.
he was told he was one more injury away from never playing again.
Oden fan for life
by dario argento on Dec 9, 2009 5:24 PM PST up reply actions
I'm afraid of Indy's outside shooting.
They have guys who can get hot from 3pt land any moment.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
The Blazers fail at holding onto the ball. Never seen a team commit more away from the ball fouls.
So many illegal screens because our gaurds don’t wait for them to be set.
I think scrapping should be scrapped
just play some ball.
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by EngineerScotty on Dec 9, 2009 5:24 PM PST up reply actions
If Blake scraps more, he's under all-star consideration.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Too many stars on the All-Star team
they need some guys like Steve Blake, to provide hustle.
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by EngineerScotty on Dec 9, 2009 5:25 PM PST up reply actions
Slow and steady wins the slowest pace in the NBA award.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
by blzrfan on Dec 9, 2009 5:26 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
+1
good one.
"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 9, 2009 5:26 PM PST up reply actions
Problem with Greg Oden dunks
is that they don’t use the full shot clock.
With Oden gone, now we can resume our natural style of play.
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by EngineerScotty on Dec 9, 2009 5:26 PM PST up reply actions
Supposedly, the reason Jerry Glanville
got rid of Mouse Davis at PSU is that the run-and-shoot worked so well and scored so quickly, it kept the Vikings’ terrible D on the field more often.
I wonder…
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by EngineerScotty on Dec 9, 2009 5:27 PM PST up reply actions
Do you have a choice?
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by EngineerScotty on Dec 9, 2009 5:28 PM PST up reply actions
I think it'll be fun to be at a game with 3,000 fans.
You can basically be a coach by yelling.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Blake's three point shot looks messed up
He never used to wave his hand so hard at the end of the extension.
Blake reminds me of Kiki Vandeweghe
after the back injury.
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I'm not sure why, but that made me laugh
That’s the first and last time that comparison will likely ever be made.
After the back injury
Kiki no longer could shoot. Which made him useless.
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by EngineerScotty on Dec 9, 2009 5:29 PM PST up reply actions
because its sad but true
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
I honestly think our offense isn't conducive to hustling.
How much more energy can you bring by standing in the corner?
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
greg's out, refs have to meet our foul quota
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
Wow. That's suprising.
an offensive foul
by rise_stand_resist on Dec 9, 2009 5:30 PM PST reply actions
why do we pass przy the ball at the 3 pt line every time down?
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
shouldn't he just stop and pull his man to half court? :)
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
I have wondered the same thing
There is absolutely nothing good that will come out of that….
RUDY > MJ
#52
The defender doesnt even bother leaving the paint most of the time...
and why should they, Joel isnt a threat unless he catches the ball within 5 feet of the hoop…
RUDY > MJ
#52
Because we all secretly want Przybilla to hit one one of these days.
How cool would that be?
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Joel PrzyODEN
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
did u see him white-slam that home!?
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
It's Miller time!!
We gotta play Miller more. He can’t shoot but the man is so much more of a creator than Blake.
are we in the twilight zone?
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
This game feels like preseason.
In all aspects.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
If Rex is on the bench, Pryzzy's gonna have to be the guy driving the lane...
"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
If Jerryd Bayless is in the game, he'll just foul the guy and send him to the line.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
He's impressed me this year
I’ve been a critic of him, but between his improvement and us not having anyone I’d like to see him play more
Your confusing thesis has captured my attention. Tell me more.
by terryisntbald on Dec 9, 2009 5:40 PM PST up reply actions
shut up barrett. quit thinking you matter.
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
The game is all about the broadcasters
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by EngineerScotty on Dec 9, 2009 5:34 PM PST up reply actions
sadly, yes.
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
Lol. Barrett ripping on Rice.
You can see his intolerance growing by the second.
Being a Blazer fan is not exactly healthy.
Just defense???
"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
All of this team's point guards are poor on defense in one way or another.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
he'll foul'em is one of the most annoying rice-isms.
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
I missed the game up until now
what’s the story? Are the blazers expanding or giving up the lead? Have they been getting inside or just making jumpers?
Your confusing thesis has captured my attention. Tell me more.
Game is like 2 very bad teams going at it.
Poor play by both sides.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
blake'll do that.
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
By all indications.
The Blazers are not a good team right now.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
But what does that have to do with us?
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by EngineerScotty on Dec 9, 2009 5:36 PM PST up reply actions
Yuuuup
This is ‘07-’08 all over again except without heart.
"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 9, 2009 5:45 PM PST up reply actions
Good lordy Blake is bad
and MB likes to sniff his bum bum. There is not a bigger Blake homer than MB….
RUDY > MJ
#52
Considering that's his one and only pro-level skill...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
He dribbles out the shot clock well too
by southern oregon on Dec 9, 2009 5:37 PM PST up reply actions
Something bassy taught him
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by EngineerScotty on Dec 9, 2009 5:38 PM PST up reply actions
More than anything, this is where the problem lies with Steve Blake.
If he’s not shooting efficiently, then there’s no use for him out on the hardwood. As a floor spreader at the off guard position, he did fine last year. This year, however, he’s been a complete invalid.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
What happened to 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
lol really? you shoulda gotten a commish override. can you do that in espn?
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
lol really?
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
Harter.
"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
Although your version has possibilities...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
I had a HS math teacher
named Dick Large
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by EngineerScotty on Dec 9, 2009 5:38 PM PST up reply actions
The funniest teacher name I had was Harry Rice
it just made me not want to eat during class
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by terryisntbald on Dec 9, 2009 5:39 PM PST up reply actions
My kiwi friend thinks the name Randy Johnson is riotously funny...
"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
if you were to miss one
this is as good as any
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
Watching Roy on defense makes me so sad.
He really doesn’t care.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
roy hasnt exactly had problems with foul trouble
so he shouldnt be paranoid about picking up fouls
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
It's effort, not fouls
but talking about being less aggressive on d because of fouls makes me miss Oden
Your confusing thesis has captured my attention. Tell me more.
by terryisntbald on Dec 9, 2009 5:41 PM PST up reply actions
Kentucky vs Uconn
should be a good game
John Wall.
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
Super Rodgers Bros.
#52
'he hate me'
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
What is the deal with LPBB?
It was working and suddenly changed to a different game. Now it won’t load. Awesome.
by Nick Van Excellent on Dec 9, 2009 5:38 PM PST reply actions
Yeah hopefully folks are yelling at their support crew.
They should be making up for this if you’re a paying customer.
oden was the most compelling storyline. im depressed he's out.
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
inadvertant flagmods please disregard
by southern oregon on Dec 9, 2009 5:40 PM PST up reply actions
norsk-you can't get a commish override on stuff like that?
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
blazers are last year's hornets.
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
ok, this years hornets befofre the oden injury
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
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I'll take Gerald Wallace
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by EngineerScotty on Dec 9, 2009 5:40 PM PST up reply actions
He leads the league in rebounds.
I would have given Batum up for him last season.
by Nick Van Excellent on Dec 9, 2009 5:42 PM PST up reply actions
Kevin Pelton wrote about that today
all the stat guys are trying to wrap their minds around it
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by terryisntbald on Dec 9, 2009 5:43 PM PST up reply actions
thats what i said
but people freaked about trading batum and his “upside”
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
For sure.
You always trade potential for realized brilliance.
by Nick Van Excellent on Dec 9, 2009 5:46 PM PST up reply actions
jeff foster is still living?
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
Other than the "bad at basketball" part
is there much difference?
That, and Hansborough probably has half a brain (did go to dook after all).
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by EngineerScotty on Dec 9, 2009 5:43 PM PST up reply actions
Pacers have their scrappy lineup on the floor.
This is big trouble. You know scrappy wins all games.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Actually, open 8 footers win games...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Roy's coming alive
The advantage of Jones having 4 fouls
by rise_stand_resist on Dec 9, 2009 5:42 PM PST reply actions
roy taking a 30 footer isn't coming alive.
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
'blake can make that 3 pointer' keep telling urself that rice.
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
how fitting that blake didn't take that 3
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
not his fault
he was going to get that rebound — had his guy blocked out — until someone lost Foster
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
Super Rodgers Bros.
#52
roy complains so much he doesnt deserve it
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
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Very nice move by Blake
Let’s give some credit there.
by Timmay! on Dec 9, 2009 5:43 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Yeah
Pass leading to a 3 point play is always good
by rise_stand_resist on Dec 9, 2009 5:43 PM PST up reply actions
Blake had a WIDE WIDE WIDE WIDE WIDE open 3, and wouldn't take it...
"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
but he ca nmake it, rice said so .
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
Smart move.
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by EngineerScotty on Dec 9, 2009 5:43 PM PST up reply actions
A 3 point specialist should drill that shot 10 times out of 10...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
That lane was too wide open, even for Steve
And he’s been missing like crazy. IMO he made the right move. But it’s a sign he doesn’t trust his shot.
Pry to Foster: "Shut up!"
"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
They sound like idiotic relatives of mine...
"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
mike barrett sounds like he is actually angry
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
The Mikes' definition of "jinx" is:
when you say someone’s a good ft shooter every time and they miss 1 out of 10
Your confusing thesis has captured my attention. Tell me more.
by terryisntbald on Dec 9, 2009 5:45 PM PST up reply actions
Greg Oden ugly or Bill Laimbeer ugly?
by rise_stand_resist on Dec 9, 2009 5:45 PM PST up reply actions
We have a winner
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by EngineerScotty on Dec 9, 2009 5:47 PM PST up reply actions
I'd take a close game vs what happened Monday
This team is reeling and struggling. I’ll take every win we can get right now.
Indiana is the 4th worst team in the NBA and is missing their best player.
Just thought I’d throw that out there.
#52
Sounds like us.
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by EngineerScotty on Dec 9, 2009 5:46 PM PST up reply actions
a win is a win is a win is a win is a win
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
Super Rodgers Bros.
#52
I think that's a pretty fair estimate right now
I’m curious how they’re playing a month from now. I’m accepting of their lull right now after being shellshocked.
They played like this all year
the only difference is earlier they had more talent to make up for playing poorly.
Your confusing thesis has captured my attention. Tell me more.
by terryisntbald on Dec 9, 2009 5:49 PM PST up reply actions
Did you except better though?
We are down 2 starters and our 2 best players off the bench…
RUDY > MJ
#52
That we're ahead against ANYBODY right now is a positive.
Oden going down killed what little confidence there was on this team. Gotta start building it up somewhere.
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We're up 10 and playing good
We have their best defender in foul trouble
by rise_stand_resist on Dec 9, 2009 5:46 PM PST up reply actions
Not very good
Looks like a non-playoff team playing out the last few games right now. They seem to care, just can’t do much.
Leading by 4, though 71-67. Indy is struggling too.
Brandon Roy's an awesome PG
and Andre Miller is our best spot up 3 point shooter from the corners….
20 bucks says the Pacers end up with Cole Aldrich
even though its not a need
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
Come on Brandon, you're not even trying on D.
Durant can outplay you on D at this point. It doesn’t matter if you are scoring if you give it right back.
My LPBB switched to DET
and won;t load PDX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
EXCLAMATION!
Come on you gotta listen unto me,
lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
If you complain the NBA will fine you
by southern oregon on Dec 9, 2009 5:48 PM PST up reply actions
the NBA where failure happens...
Initial Question/Comment: why isnt the blazer game streaming? I know others are having this problem as well…
8:51:43 PM
SystemSystem
http://www.NBA.com
8:51:43 PM
SystemSystem
Thank you for contacting NBA.com League Pass customer service
lol,
I’mma write a nasty letter
Come on you gotta listen unto me,
lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
Sign me on it
I’m so annoyed with this situation.
"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 9, 2009 6:01 PM PST up reply actions
Terrible flop by Pryz.
"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
lol joel come on man
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
Andre hits the set shot 3.
"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
Our bad luck had to be made up somewhere.
There you go. That pretty much covers it all. :(
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minutes
is the box score accurate?
blake with 27 minutes second only to LA?
Miller + Bayless with 20 minutes total?
I like blake, but…
Bench him.
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by EngineerScotty on Dec 9, 2009 5:50 PM PST up reply actions
I'm getting to the point that I can't take it any more.... He's the third best PG and he gets 30++ minutes....
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
I like Inferno's "Front teeth knocked out" mouthguard........ Funny!
"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
Im having Oden withdrawals
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
I'm sick of Steve Blake.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
i hate rice-not the food.
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
This is an entertaining game thread and I can't even watch (thanks NBALP!!!!)
I like people being gone in droves.
"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
Mark Price? Sure,
Mark Bryant even…
Come on you gotta listen unto me,
lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
Waive Steve Blake.
At least then we would have an open roster spot.
by Nick Van Excellent on Dec 9, 2009 5:52 PM PST reply actions
we are being out-whited by Indiana
led by Psycho-T and Jeff Foster
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
Super Rodgers Bros.
#52
Steve Blakes PnR D
on that last play was TURRRRIBLE
End of 3 Quarters: PDX 77, IND 75
Indiana wins the quarter. Offensive rebounds.
"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
At this point
I want KP to trade Blake to take him away from the coaching staff.
"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
Your between-quarters over-under:
The next time Portland looks good at the offensive end (smooth, flowing, getting good shots, not just making bad ones) for the majority of a game.
15 games.
Over/under?
Majority of the game?
Over.
"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 9, 2009 5:53 PM PST up reply actions
Seriously
how many games have we had this YEAR like that? Two or three? And that was when we could field more than a skeleton crew of players.
"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 9, 2009 5:54 PM PST up reply actions
I'll say under just for the sake of my sanity
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by terryisntbald on Dec 9, 2009 5:54 PM PST up reply actions
just watching Blake's boxscore makes me want to vomit
can’t watch the game, guess that’s a good thing?
does it seem like 90% of the time MIller is in
Blake is also in? It seems like they have some problem with miller playing without Blake, it’s so weird. Just let Andre be the point.
our announcers are so bad that i prefer to watch opposing broadcasts.
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
whats happnin' guys and gals ??
how they look (im in class cant watch only c score)
S
The Princess of Blazersedge
It just takes an iron fist to keep the riff raff under control and her princess hand is mad strong- Idoltime
oh jeez
The Princess of Blazersedge
It just takes an iron fist to keep the riff raff under control and her princess hand is mad strong- Idoltime
Indiana is out-whiting Portland
it’s how they are staying in the game
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
Super Rodgers Bros.
#52
Bad the worst part is if we win the Blake is the man nonsense will be graven in stone
by southern oregon on Dec 9, 2009 5:55 PM PST up reply actions
You just know he will brick 5 more shots in the 4th...
Than finally get one to fall that helps us win. All of Blakes horribleness is forgotten by the coaching staff….
RUDY > MJ
#52
When Dunleavy beat Roy for that backdoor....
I really wanted a coach to yell at him. That was the second in the 3rd quarter it happened. First time Rush beat him.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Dante could have been whistled for a foul over the back crashing back there...
"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
A great place to throw lobs
now if they had someone who could catch one…
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by EngineerScotty on Dec 9, 2009 5:58 PM PST up reply actions
Thats It
I’m buying seats across from the Blazer bench, and bringing a sign that reads:
“Bench Blake, You Tools”
It worked eventually
took until the end of the season though.
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by EngineerScotty on Dec 9, 2009 5:59 PM PST up reply actions
And if PA is true to form
he’d replace Blake with Chris Duhon.
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by EngineerScotty on Dec 9, 2009 5:59 PM PST up reply actions
you've got to be freaking kidding me
4th quarter starts… Blake is still on ???!!!!!!!
If Rudy was healthy, we'd be starting Miller-Roy-Rudy-LMA-Joel
Just a feeling. Rudy’s injury changed the plans for the updated starting lineup.
What do you bet they leave Blake in and pull Dre???
"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
Tyler has more desire to get rebounds than the Blazers.
If Oden was there, Tyler would be on the ground when he tried for an o board.
Giving him a 90 second rest so they can play him the last 7:30 uninterrupted...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
We will need him to dribble out the clock when we are behind
by southern oregon on Dec 9, 2009 6:03 PM PST up reply actions
so freaking TRUE!!!!!
On the upside I should be able to have my CHOICE of season ticket seats next year….
That's just good coaching
gotta rest your key players for the stretch. Hand o’ applause.
"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 9, 2009 6:03 PM PST up reply actions
Hansborough is a crappy shooter, but he hustles.
Mark Madson…
"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
Darius Songaila.
Mark Madsen was literally useless on offense.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
otherwise we'd be wasting minutes...
DOIIIIIIIIIII
I know, right?
I am really excited to see Howard grow as an NBA player.
"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 9, 2009 6:00 PM PST up reply actions
::facepalm::
"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 9, 2009 6:02 PM PST up reply actions
These refs are letting Hansbourgh do anything he wants.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
yup. we really need to stop relying on refs. they wont give you anything in the playoffs. start playing like it in the regular season.
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
This game about the blazers tonight, not the refs
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by terryisntbald on Dec 9, 2009 6:04 PM PST up reply actions
McMillan is coaching from an earpiece.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
This one doesn't
I think he has zero.
"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 9, 2009 6:02 PM PST up reply actions
Was it his decision or Nate's to give the team tranquilizers before the game?
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by terryisntbald on Dec 9, 2009 6:04 PM PST up reply actions
no, punked. you thought the blazers were gonna win.
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
Sound good to me.
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by EngineerScotty on Dec 9, 2009 6:07 PM PST up reply actions
Trade him to Indy
he’ll fit in.
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by EngineerScotty on Dec 9, 2009 6:06 PM PST up reply actions
Tie game. 7:30
"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
Do we win or lose?
"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
Yes.
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by EngineerScotty on Dec 9, 2009 6:04 PM PST up reply actions
Ha!
"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 9, 2009 6:05 PM PST up reply actions
FIRST!!!
you’re welome bow4meow
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
roy didn't make that--seriously?
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
Blake is in for the last 7:30.
Did I call that or
Did I call that or
Did I call that?
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
nate called it. before 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 fact he called the whole substitution scheme before tipoff.
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
You should be Nate's surrogate instead of Dean
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by terryisntbald on Dec 9, 2009 6:06 PM PST up reply actions
pretty sure a monkey could be nates surrogate
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
Yeah....
"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 9, 2009 6:23 PM PST up reply actions
Yes, and yes, and yes
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by EngineerScotty on Dec 9, 2009 6:06 PM PST up reply actions
Steve Blake must have something on Nate.
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
not really
considering how many injuries this team has suffered…
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
Super Rodgers Bros.
#52
Indiana is without their backup PG and lone star
And Hibbert is dinged up since the 2nd quarter. Looks pretty even.
Nate would love coaching the Pacers
their ‘scrap’ and ‘hustle’ and whiteness allow them to rebound and keep games somewhat close
"Your best?!?!! Losers always whine about their best. Winners go home and &^%@ the prom queen"
Super Rodgers Bros.
#52
I'll take Dave's word from the preview
a team with Roy and LMA shouldn’t lose to a Grangerless pacers
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by terryisntbald on Dec 9, 2009 6:08 PM PST up reply actions
Steve Blake.
Fouling to prevent a layup.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
No, MB, you can't hear both coaches
because Dean just sits and makes his prescheduled subs
good foul. lol.
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
because hes 1 foul closer to fouling out?
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
Roy loses his man again.
Causes LMA to rotate then Murphy hits the open J.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
more like rice needs a timeout. time to go get liquored up.
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
Who thinks
that if we had signed Hedo, Nate would start Martell?
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yeah, we need ot keep the 3rd unit intact.
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
we're a cross between last year's hornets and this year's warriors.
underachieving after a great season, plagued with defense, and an awful defensive team. oh wait, GSW is good at offense and NOH has an NBA caliber PG. Nevermind.
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
what happened with roy?
"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
so above avg game for him
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
This is the year that I will be an All-Star
—LaMarcus Aldridge
"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 9, 2009 6:10 PM PST up reply actions
LMA's not going to get tons of rebounds. who do you think he is,
Greg Oden?
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
So much for "with Oden out maybe LMA will go inside"
I feel dumb for saying that
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by terryisntbald on Dec 9, 2009 6:11 PM PST up reply actions
At least LMA is better than Channing Frye.
"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
PLAY J-BAY!!! Blake and Miller are both stinking it up.
Barring a trade, J-Bay/Roy is your 4th quarter backcourt of the future.
For the love of all that is logical, get the guys some minutes.
I'm just not crazy about player nick names...
by Hipster Olympic Team! on Dec 9, 2009 6:10 PM PST reply actions
future or now?
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
well I say now but
I wouldn’t expect Blake or Miller to figure much into this team’s future
I'm just not crazy about player nick names...
by Hipster Olympic Team! on Dec 9, 2009 6:12 PM PST up reply actions
Pacers stunt team has some impressive passers.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
we should look into that
Blaze and a stunt teamer to be named later could be dealt for our stunt team pg of the future.
"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 9, 2009 6:11 PM PST up reply actions
on that play they showed, joel shoulda touch passed to lma
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
I want to upgrade Blake and Webster
I can’t believe that people thought Webster would be better than Batum!
I really miss Outlaw…
Come on you gotta listen unto me,
lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
i thought the exact same thing
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
now he'll shoot 100 times more.
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
I'm not complaining.
If he makes them, I takes them. It’s not like he wasn’t going to take them anyways.
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LMA blocked out Foster.
Time to die peacefully. Blake hits a clutch 3.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
It's like prodding an open sore right now for jake
you should be nice!
"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 9, 2009 6:14 PM PST up reply actions
nope
he is not
Come on you gotta listen unto me,
lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
Roy broke his jaw!! Out for 2 seasons!!
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
i kid i kid
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
well with our luck...
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
Derek Anderson?
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by EngineerScotty on Dec 9, 2009 6:13 PM PST up reply actions
Did they call ANYTHING on the guy that bowed Roy?
by rise_stand_resist on Dec 9, 2009 6:12 PM PST reply actions
I predicted he averages at least 25ppg the rest of the season once Oden got hurt
Garsh I am awesome….
RUDY > MJ
#52
he is dirty
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
how sad that blake is 5th all time 3 point shooter for us
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
It's total made, not %
and last year and in the past he was good, but he’s stinking this year
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by terryisntbald on Dec 9, 2009 6:14 PM PST up reply actions
yeah i got 4 / 5
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
good job blake.
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
are we seriously trying to piss off bayless?
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
He hasn't learned to Play The Right Way yet.
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by EngineerScotty on Dec 9, 2009 6:15 PM PST up reply actions
T.J. Ford is a starting PG I don't want us to trade for
by Norsktroll on Dec 9, 2009 6:14 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
I would take him over Blake
"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 9, 2009 6:15 PM PST up reply actions
T.J. Ford's contract is ugly, though.
Dear Paul Allen:
Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.
Sincerely,
AK1984
Yeah, not talking about anything beyond court performance
"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 9, 2009 6:17 PM PST up reply actions
mike rice tells andre PnR doesn't work with Roy
at least somebody within the organization has the balls to tell andre to step off!
Well he's paid $80 million to do that
"Rudy is not everyday a shooter," Fernandez said. "He's defense. He's passes. He's assists."
dude lma , wha the heck, u catch and shoot-thats all u do.
Please, for the love of all that is holy, please stop using the following: "Book it.", "FTW", "Epic" & "Fail".
...no seriously--stop.
Maybe if we gave him another million a year he would have taken it
I don’t know if we’re paying him enough for him to put out effort
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by terryisntbald on Dec 9, 2009 6:17 PM PST up reply actions
probably best thing about oden being out is he has to try. he cant hide anymore
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bout time
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by EngineerScotty on Dec 9, 2009 6:16 PM PST up reply actions
Roy!!
That was some awful D by the Pacers.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Interesting the way Roy chased Andre off the ball. He HAD to carry to make that last play happen.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
Andre came up to him like "Give me the ball, I'm the point guard" and Roy just chased him off...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
That's what the leader does
We need Roy to carry us when we play like this
by rise_stand_resist on Dec 9, 2009 6:17 PM PST up reply actions
Roy ball works against awful defensive teams like the Pacers.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
True there are limits
But haven’t seen a clutch Roy much this year. He may be dominating the ball, but he’s getting it done tonight.
Roy has been looking good for the few minutes I've seen him.
I love getting home from work at the end of the game on east coast trips.
Vintage Roy
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
what is up with the cavs?
the other night they lost to the grizzlies
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
I read that it's bc it's the LeBron show..all the other players on the Cavs stand around
& watch LeBron..sound familiar?
Huge asbestos mine there.
many people sick with the meso there. they used to use the asbestos as fill. in their yards etc.
And you know where Dwight Howard went during this offseason?
Cuz I’ll tell you.
"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 9, 2009 6:27 PM PST up reply actions
We need to dig a mass grave
for whatever NBA execs came up with the taxicab commercials. I avoid them like the plague.
"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 9, 2009 6:32 PM PST up reply actions
They are TNT, ain't they?
They are awful.
I think they just figured Rainn Wilson could improv funniness, but it’s such a dumb idea on a horrible generic “urban city” set.
#52
I like them much better than their endless KG and Barkley adds last year
Then again I wouldn’t mind cutting melting faces out of Indiana Jones :)
They're on my league pass ALL THE TIME
so I thought it was an NBA thing. They are terrible. I don’t know why a tremendously annoying person driving NBA stars around saying annoying things is supposed to make me want to watch basketball games.
"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 9, 2009 6:36 PM PST up reply actions
so over at Indycornrows (whats up with the name?!?)...
they dont have a game day thread but the main guy there is full of compliments for roy…
http://www.indycornrows.com/2009/12/9/1193479/game-thread-19-portland-trail
I don't see VDN lasting the year.
I’m thinking a Christmas firing like Scott Skiles.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
I didn't see him lasting LAST year
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by EngineerScotty on Dec 9, 2009 6:19 PM PST up reply actions
Bulls are in full meltdown mode right now.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
I think we're in full meltdown mode right now
"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 9, 2009 6:21 PM PST up reply actions
My rule of thumb for coaches
the more they talk to the espn people between quarters the worse they are. VDN just rambles endlessly while Popovich and Jackson just say a few words and go back to the game
Your confusing thesis has captured my attention. Tell me more.
by terryisntbald on Dec 9, 2009 6:21 PM PST up reply actions
He didn't get fired
He quit and said he doesn’t think the players respond to him anymore, so he stepped down.
Or so he says.
#52
I hate Wojwhatever
Just throw that in there.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
He's such a jerk
Wonder what KP did to him. Guarantee you there’s a back story there.
"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 9, 2009 6:27 PM PST up reply actions
Indy is starting to jack up shots early to catch up
Unless they start falling, this game is over soon.
Iverson having great game tonight
3 assists and 6 turnovers on 2 for 9 shooting.
Being back in philly helps
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by EngineerScotty on Dec 9, 2009 6:20 PM PST up reply actions
wrong arena
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by EngineerScotty on Dec 9, 2009 6:21 PM PST up reply actions
Blazers puttin it away in the second half
Well done guys.
by rise_stand_resist on Dec 9, 2009 6:20 PM PST reply actions
Nice coordination between Dre and Roy...
Roy takes a possession, Dre takes a possession……..
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
That last shot was DAGGER, by the way.
"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
Miller making some nice plays down the stretch.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Some one of you advanced statisticians should figure out what his percentage is on unguarded 3 point set shots...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
It seems to go up
When he holds it there for 5 seconds as he decides whether or not to shoot it while the defense gives him 10 feet and dares him to shoot it.
#52
I think he's pretty good on that shot.
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
The "I dare you" HORSE shot... I'll bet he's > 50% on that one...
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
It feels like it goes in most of the time
Yeah, the “I dare you” shot and he goes… well…. maybe… lemme see… line it up… well… ok, I’ll shoot YAY.
#52
Damn my mom won't be into Las Vegas for an other hour. She asked me about this game
and when I found out about Granger sitting out I said to bet on the Blazers. It will suck since they are going to cover the spread.
I can live with this 3 guard lineup to close games, especially with Rudy/Trav/Nic hurt.
It kills me that Blake plays 39 minutes (by the time this is over) to Miller’s 25 and Jerryd’s 14. Just asinine by Coach Dean.
#52
by jksnake99 on Dec 9, 2009 6:22 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
I would like to think that they are trying to boost his trade value...
But, watching him play terrible isnt convincing anyone to bring him onto their squad….
RUDY > MJ
#52
I would love to hear
The rationale, especially with no Rudy, that Bayless plays so little.
And when Blake isn’t hitting.
Hate to bitch after a win, especially with what has gone on lately, but the reliance on Blake confounds me.
#52
Leadership and intangibles, Mort
You just can’t quantify that kind of court presence.
"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 9, 2009 6:29 PM PST up reply actions
It really is almost comical at this point...
Blake plays way too much, Bayless plays too little. It really seems beyond obvious at this point….
RUDY > MJ
#52
Even the people who hate Bayless for the last 2 seasons
Think he’s playing too little.
Did he do something wrong that I missed? He seems to be earning minutes at a time when we need someone to earn minutes.
#52
and scoring well at a time where points are hard to come by for this team...
Especially points off the bench. I. Just. Don’t. Get. It….
RUDY > MJ
#52
and I am one of the Bayless haters you speak of..
I spewed plenty of vitriol towards Bayless in the past, but this is just crazy….
RUDY > MJ
#52
Well I don't think any head coach would appreciate if his assistant didn't follow the laid out game plan
But Dean indeed does seem to be a very loyal follower of Nate and won’t deviate from the plan at all.
i could live with miller not taking 5 three's again
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
MUCH needed win
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
This win feels like eating a vegetable for dessert.
It’s good for you, but lacks any sweetness.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Another great game for Webster and Blake
Keep impressing us, guys.
Gotta give your best players the most minutes!!
"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 9, 2009 6:28 PM PST up reply actions
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaay
Feels like so long since we won, even though we beat Houston.
That didnt feel like a win, of course, but tonight we won.
Huzzah.
#52
haha watching espn atl vs bulls
and everytime they make a 3 in atl the announcers goes for THREEEEE in a high pitched voice, cracks me up everytime
Odenized
You know things are bad when...
Joel more than doubles Webster’s scoring in almost the exact same minutes.
Webby's rope in my mind is steadily getting shorter
rust only lasts as a justification for majorly substandard play for so long.
"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 9, 2009 6:30 PM PST up reply actions
Nobody :(
I’m just sad because I had high expectations for Martell and he’s playing like an utter spaz on both ends.
"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 9, 2009 6:35 PM PST up reply actions
Martell only took 1 shot
In the second half.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Remember...
He has been out with an injury for a long time. Give it a few more games when he starts to oil off that rust. We’re only 20 + games into the season. We’ll start seeing a more productive player soon I think.
Blake on the other hand I am not too sure about. He has started almost (?) every game this season and has been inconsistent. What happened to Mr. (fairly) Reliable from last year?
I would be more willing to believe that
if Martell had ever “hit his stride” at some point in his career, but I honestly can’t remember him ever stringing together 3 solid games. Believe me, I want him to do well very badly, but roster spots at the SF are kind of valuable.
They miss Miller making clutch shots and decisions.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
philly is just losing a ton of games this year period
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
A win is a win is a win
B-Roy and Miller are clutch.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
how much are we going to lose by friday against the cavs?
they’re going to be mad. they’re losing right now and lost their last game to the grizzlies
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
Hinrich is playing so poorly, I think we can trade Blake for him.
Seriously. Bulls fans hate him.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
I'd make that deal.
Bulls management might if they saved money on the transaction.
But KP is a Blake addict, too.
I swear to god, if he re-signs him, I’m going to have a legendary conniption…….
"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal
I hope we do
just so I can see that happen. The entertainment value would be priceless.
"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 9, 2009 6:48 PM PST up reply actions
as much as we hate blake?
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
They hate Hinrich more
First off, Bulls fans have more hate in their heart, and their team is REALLY doing bad.
Rose hasn’t been good this year.
#52
I was just lurking BaB
they hate Hinrich MORE than we hate Blake. Sign me the heck up for that trade.
"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 9, 2009 6:38 PM PST up reply actions
Oops
not meant to be a reply to you, but to axel.
"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 9, 2009 6:38 PM PST up reply actions
The Bulls just suck now
They’re getting their ass kicked by everyone.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
They lost at home to the NETS!
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
I am so confused.
How do we justify this season if we will ultimately win nothing and still not develop the young guard?
get well soon, big guy.
#52
How does Portland justify having Patty Mills on the team?
Howard has played ok, but there were better options available. It was a strange summer for Portland starting with the draft.
Because we see what Juwon is going to give us going forward!!!!
"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 9, 2009 6:39 PM PST up reply actions
I've got nothing here.
I’m not as high on Bayless as some others, but it seems natural to increase his minutes.
My best guess is that the coaches are trying to stabilize the team after the injuries, so they’re “going with what has previously worked”
I don't care much for Bayless.
It’s Miller’s minutes I’m worried about.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Our handling of that situation has been head-scratchingly bizarre
I know it’s been said ad nauseum…but damn. What have we been DOING with him all year?
"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 9, 2009 6:43 PM PST up reply actions
I still think playing time is overrated as far as development goes...
Bayless is much better this year, and made his improvements while riding the bench. I think you play him because he has proven he can help the team win, not cause you are worried about developing him….
RUDY > MJ
#52
playing time with a young point guard is the most important thing. Look at Westbrook. Awful at first, learned from his mistakes.
get well soon, big guy.
#52
Obviously playing time is a factor in development, and will speed up the process...
Who knows if Westbrook would have made similar improvements with far less playing time. Whatevs though, we can all agree that Bayless should be playing more than he is….
RUDY > MJ
#52
I can’t think of many young point guards who were good immediately without playing time.
get well soon, big guy.
#52
If you think about playing say,15mpg for a young point guard....
That is about 1% of the work a given player puts in through out a given season. It helps, but won’t make or break a players development in the long run…
RUDY > MJ
#52
Yeah, but
you still don’t get in-game experience by sitting on the bench. Examples: what to do in clutch situations. Things like that. He has definitely developed his jumper more though, but you can do that outside the game.
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by CaptainSexyJacob on Dec 9, 2009 6:41 PM PST up reply actions
I think it is both
He needed to prove he can earn the minutes, but it seems like he has AND he will have a learning curve to go through to be a combo-guard next to Roy.
Just like Oden needs in-game minutes, Bayless does too, and maybe more so because of the many layers a PG has to deal with in a game.
#52
Blake.
39 minutes of missing most of his shots, then hitting a dagger 3 in the 4th quarter.
He got abused on pick and rolls by Price and Ford, and picked up his dribbles forcing other players to shot against the clock.
Typical work day for The Blake.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Ugh...
And Miller still doesn’t start.
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by CaptainSexyJacob on Dec 9, 2009 6:40 PM PST up reply actions
I assume that Barrett got in his usual “See, THAT’S why Nate is smarter than all of those dumb fans. When it comes down to it, Blake hits the big shots in big moments.”
get well soon, big guy.
#52
he does nothing to put pressure on the defense
and does nothing to pressure the ball when playing defense.
how he gets so many minutes is totally beyond my comprehension. he is just, flat out, having a terrible season and is more deserved of a backside full of slivers than any other Blazer.
Miller stinks too though. he has officially jumped the shark in my book.
I'm just not crazy about player nick names...
by Hipster Olympic Team! on Dec 9, 2009 6:43 PM PST up reply actions
C.J. Watson has a nice stat line for someone you rarely hear about.
18 points, 2 threes, 2 assists, 2 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 turnover
Was he the one who toasted us?
"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 9, 2009 6:44 PM PST up reply actions
Blake is crap.
Miller aint much better.
They’re so disappointing this year. No consistency.
PLAY BAYLESS.
can we get a chant going at each home game now?
enough is enough.
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by Hipster Olympic Team! on Dec 9, 2009 6:41 PM PST reply actions
being positive isnt allowed
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
hahah!
well let’s keep it real here.
it’s a win against a bad team without it’s only two players that can take the Blazers 1-on-1.
also, developing Bayless is more important than almost anything else right now.
is his pull up going to be reliable? can he get to, say, 30% from 3? if yes, he is the PG of the future for this team. we already know what Blake and Miller can do.
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by Hipster Olympic Team! on Dec 9, 2009 6:46 PM PST up reply actions
Maybe they're not consistent
because the coaches play with their heads
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by CaptainSexyJacob on Dec 9, 2009 6:42 PM PST up reply actions
Blake has started every game and leads the PG's in minutes.
He is the worst starting PG in the league.
Miller is a vet and has no excuse for taking stupid shots and chucking the ball away.
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by Hipster Olympic Team! on Dec 9, 2009 6:44 PM PST up reply actions
MIller would be MUCH better if he was able to start and run plays from the floor.
He could also teach Blake the passing thing…though noone can dribble out the the clock as well as BLAKEY.
I agree. Miller should start.
It would help if Martell was reliable from outside.
Nate was going to possibly start Miller/Roy/Rudy?
Pritchard said 3 times yesterday, that he is most excited about seeing Jerryd get some PT. That tells me all I need to know. So why isn’t it playing out on the floor?
Jerryd is young. play him 30+ minutes at both guard positions.
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by Hipster Olympic Team! on Dec 9, 2009 6:50 PM PST up reply actions
The only reason I think Miller shouldn't start right now
is because a bench of Blake Dante Bay and Howard is UGH.
"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 9, 2009 6:52 PM PST up reply actions
I don't mind him not starting
But 39 minutes, Bayless playing so little, ditto for Miller… it’s just weird.
Especially now Miller off the bench makes some sense since we are depleted, but this is a great chance to play Bayless where he is natural— as a scoring 2 combo guard.
Don’t get it and I think it hurts us even when we win.
#52
I *kind of* understand that our best play is Roy in iso
and you space the floor with a shooter in the corner.
I understand that J-Bay is way less qualified to stand in that corner. I believe Marty being crap lately and Rudy being injured is actually hurting J-Bay’s important minutes but…
sheesh.
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by Hipster Olympic Team! on Dec 9, 2009 6:56 PM PST up reply actions
ISWYDT;)
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by Hipster Olympic Team! on Dec 9, 2009 7:00 PM PST up reply actions
I don't actually think that Bay is less qualified to stand in that corner
I’ve been much more impressed with the consistency of his jumper in his limited minutes than that of Blake’s.
"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 9, 2009 6:58 PM PST up reply actions
for 3 though?
he’s so sweet off the dribble. we know that. but that’s a play he creates.
Roy in crunchtime is the one making plays and needs guys that can catch and shoot like Rudy, Blake, Dante.
I’ve yet to see good consistent rotation out of J-Bay’s jump shot in those scenarios. that’s why he needs more PT IMO…
I also think this team COULD have 2 or 3 go-to plays rather than 1 but…
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by Hipster Olympic Team! on Dec 9, 2009 7:02 PM PST up reply actions
lol, the LPBB archive starts on the Philly-Detroit game (in the 3rd quarter) and cuts into Portland-Indy with 10 min to go in the game.
Fail.
I will be complaining some more.
#52
Strange...
So you watched all of that Detroit Philly game?
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by CaptainSexyJacob on Dec 9, 2009 6:44 PM PST up reply actions
I usually end up watching a nice pirated stream
Which is much higher quality and tons smoother, and when it finally gets shut down I switch to LPBB and suffer through it.
Takes all the joy out of watching some nights.
#52
On replays
The total lack of being able to rewind, fast forward past commercials, how much it lags, the delay between small and fullscreen, the picture quality… I ain’t picky, I just watch something that plays smooth and is useable.
I can’t believe how bad watching a replay on it is.
#52
I'll admit I haven't
tried out the fancy features and never try to watch it on full screen since I like to have the Yahoo boxscore open.
The picture quality is great for me, but my internet is fast.
Well, for me
The picture quality is the least of my complaints.
The inability to fast forward or rewind, especially when I miss a game and am just watching the replay, annoys me to no end.
Otherwise, it often has connection concerns and lag and is less reliable than pirated streams, as long as the streams don’t get taken down by the NBA.
#52
I'm in the middle of nowhere so
bandwidth isn’t much of a problem. I’m near NYC where the league office is. Maybe the servers are close by?
I’ll admit that I don’t think the new features justified the price bump.
Fine, I get it, you love LPBB and want to marry it
I wish you and your lovely new bride a long and fruitful life and we’ll just leave it at that, okay?
#52
I saw the best sig over at Blog a Bulls
1. Cut a hole in a box
2. Put your Kirk in that box
3. Make some team open that box
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
by blzrfan on Dec 9, 2009 6:48 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
have you seen Kirk play this year?
eek.
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by Hipster Olympic Team! on Dec 9, 2009 6:51 PM PST up reply actions
yes.
He’s still good at defense. Have you seen Rose play this year?
by Nick Van Excellent on Dec 9, 2009 7:20 PM PST up reply actions
idk man
he’s got some baller dunks
Portland > Tacoma
by CaptainSexyJacob on Dec 9, 2009 7:46 PM PST up reply actions
I just got back from the hawks bulls game
And let me tell you hinrich was pitiful. I actually appreciated Steve Blake more watching Kirk flail away. Guy I went to the game with was amazed at how much his game has regressed. Rose didn’t look much better. The hawks just dared him to shoot and he wasn’t up to the task. Chicago made our effort in new York look pretty darn good.
#52
by blazermaniac32 on Dec 9, 2009 8:16 PM PST up reply actions
I REALLY want John Wall on the Blazers.
Watching him now. Wow.
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
I looked for all kinds of ways to make a middle-school potty joke
by adding a letter to John Wall.
"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 9, 2009 6:51 PM PST up reply actions
Anyone watching John Wall on ESPN right now?
The kid is a player. He’d be starting for us.
I made this comment in the first quarter of the Blazers game tonight.
That’s how long the lag is on this dang thread!
I knew he was big, fast, and athletic
but he’s got a jumpshot and control too. #1 pick. no brainer
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
Wall is just gonna be another PG who burns the Blazers.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
NBA scouts must be absolutely drooling watching this kid
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
New Jersey picks him, signs Lebron
and wins a title next year!:D
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by Hipster Olympic Team! on Dec 9, 2009 6:54 PM PST up reply actions
I was kinda joking...
Lebron is playing in _______________ next year!
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by Hipster Olympic Team! on Dec 9, 2009 6:59 PM PST up reply actions
Cleveland
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
that would be wild.
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by Hipster Olympic Team! on Dec 9, 2009 7:04 PM PST up reply actions
that would be AWESOME!
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by Hipster Olympic Team! on Dec 9, 2009 7:03 PM PST up reply actions
No that wouldnt be awesome
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
why? is CSKA Moscow on the Blazer's schedule now?
That David Stern. Quite the visionary;)
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by Hipster Olympic Team! on Dec 9, 2009 7:05 PM PST up reply actions
Miami
"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 9, 2009 7:02 PM PST up reply actions
hmmm.
do they have cap space?
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by Hipster Olympic Team! on Dec 9, 2009 7:03 PM PST up reply actions
Wade and Lebron? ouch.
That’s just not fair.
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by Hipster Olympic Team! on Dec 9, 2009 7:07 PM PST up reply actions
They have enough to sign another max player
"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 9, 2009 7:04 PM PST up reply actions
i hope the knicks dont win the lottery
a deron williams-john wall backcourt would not be fun to deal with for the next ten years
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
HEY BLAKE MADE A SHOT WHEN IT COUNTED
sorry I raised my voice…
I'm just not crazy about player nick names...
by Hipster Olympic Team! on Dec 9, 2009 6:59 PM PST up reply actions
He make one every 20 minutes when he is not busy being worhtless on defense or dribbling out the clock
by southern oregon on Dec 9, 2009 7:01 PM PST up reply actions
so true.
so, so true it hurts…
I'm just not crazy about player nick names...
by Hipster Olympic Team! on Dec 9, 2009 7:03 PM PST up reply actions
the truth hurts
especially if you’re steve blake
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
Turnover Wall....
no pun intended but his hitting his wall?
God that was lame. Sorry.
This Uconn/Kentucky game is out of control.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Compare that atmosphere to the Blazers-Pacers game
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
yeah not the out of control i like
seems to sloppy n fast pace for my liking
by portlandgiirl91 on Dec 9, 2009 7:11 PM PST up reply actions
Wall needs to become a Blazer next year
He is on espn playing now .. so damn good
On game day, I leave the turkey alone because it is some chemicals in that thing. Nate Mcmillian 11/26/09
John Wall Freshman for kentucky
On game day, I leave the turkey alone because it is some chemicals in that thing. Nate Mcmillian 11/26/09
Why would a student make a good Blazer?
For the front office? I am happy with KP.
Is he even majoring in sports management?
#52
as an intern
penn might take a gm job soon
bayless leaves over my dead body
Start Andre (in a 2 guard lineup)
"Good defense always beats bad offense."-Al Iannazzone, Yes Network
if you should strike Oden down he will become more powerful than you can possibly imagine
#52
by thomasikehara on Dec 9, 2009 8:51 PM PST up reply actions
Nate would probably still play Blake 40 minutes
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
what are the odds of the Blazers winning the lottery though?
They havn’t even officially missed the playoffs yet.
I'm just not crazy about player nick names...
by Hipster Olympic Team! on Dec 9, 2009 7:09 PM PST up reply actions
The New Jersey Nets haven't even officially missed the playoffs yet
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
IS IT TIME
for fans to take things into their own hands yet? Nate blind, Dean’s deaf and Blake is still starting. Seriously, if nothing will change, can the fans start organizing? Maybe get the ones sitting behind the bench to change START MILLER or something. I can’t take this anymore.
yeah the dude was really makin all his shots tonight
by portlandgiirl91 on Dec 9, 2009 7:11 PM PST up reply actions
I would like to hear a Miller lite commercial "tastes great,less filling " chant
To the tune of “bench Blake,play Bayless”
by southern oregon on Dec 9, 2009 7:10 PM PST up reply actions
I know this is certain.
John Wall isn’t going to learn how to play PG in a John Calipari system.
It’s like a organized playground ball.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Rose and Evans have done alright, even though Evans isnt a pure point
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
Evans and Rose aren't really PGs in the NBA.
Of course, most people seem to think Rose is a PG. But he is closer to Bayless than people think.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
both effective though
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
Evans the stronger and better defender
by southern oregon on Dec 9, 2009 7:15 PM PST up reply actions
Rose's defense is just straight up Blake-esque
in terms of being an awful defender
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
Besides Jeff Foster, I'm drawing a blank.
"I'm at the thingamajig talking the yakety-yak" - Kenny Smith
Bonner hasn't missed tonight and has two 3's
Uh, wake me when Foster has a game like that, okay? Smirk condescendingly.
#52
have we lost 4 straight road games?
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
an indy preview said we lost 3 strait going into this game
i guess they count saturday as a lost, i dont blame them
bayless leaves over my dead body
Start Andre (in a 2 guard lineup)
"Good defense always beats bad offense."-Al Iannazzone, Yes Network
if you should strike Oden down he will become more powerful than you can possibly imagine
#52
by thomasikehara on Dec 9, 2009 8:50 PM PST up reply actions
rudy's next
#Blazers all-time three-point shooters: Porter, 773; Stoudamire, 717; C. Robinson, 492; Drexler, 464; Blake and Wallace, 373.
Very nice play
You could see it coming and it went perfect.
Only problem with it, 1.4 secs left for Minny to win. That’s enough.
#52
I know Minny has a lot of issues
But I still have a lot of questions about Rambis
Still on the Rex bandwagon.
He's a rookie coach of course
And that team has no go-to dudes on it, especially on the perimeter, and he’s trying to shoe-horn in the triangle, which I hope they stick with.
Tough situation for him, so it’s hard to judge, but I’d think going for a closer shot, or into Jefferson or Love for a turnaround, woulda’ been better.
#52
Minny had 1.4 secs to score on the inbounds from halfcourt.
It went into Love, who passed it to Ellington right away from the long 3. Way off.
It appeared to be the designed play.
Maybe Ellington is lights out, I dunno.
#52
Would look great in a Blazers uniform
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
UConn was down 12-0
Now up 26-18
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
LMA
A very encouraging game from LaMarcus. When the Blazers decided to get him the ball on the block he dominated the game. He either scored or had the Pacers scrambling to pick up our shooters on the perimeter. If he and Portland can keep that up we’ll be better than many people are projecting.
We need to take the tape from the Cleveland_Houston game
And use it to gameplan Friday.
We’re similar to Houston in style after all.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
and injuries
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
Yeah
That’s why we’re similar.
Even if we had everyone but Oden we’d be similar.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
They are hard working bruisers
We’ve been a coasting finesse team, especially when Oden isn’t in :-(
#52
we both got lightning-quick point guards that can break you down off the dribble and take it to the hole
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
True but Brooks plays and Bayless dont
by southern oregon on Dec 9, 2009 7:34 PM PST up reply actions
i was talking about brooks and blake
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
whats so funny?
that doesnt describe blake?
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
Probably
Not coming out to shake your opponent’s hands when they beat your down in the conference finals last year was whiner move #1.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
And of course it wasn't even close
If it weren’t for a miracle shot they probably get swept.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I was just as bothered by the reason that he gave
It was too hard because he wanted to win so badly.
See, that's just it
A lot of people don’t realize that Lebron wanted it more than anyone ever has before. That fact exempts him from the standards of class and sportsmanship we expect from everyone else.
Still on the Rex bandwagon.
w0rd
And the nut shot in college is worse than anything Lebron has done.
#52
by Mortimer on Dec 9, 2009 7:36 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Anyone watching Houston Cleveland?
THAT is the reason Trevor Ariza should’ve been our #1 free agent target this year. No one is a better perimeter defender on LBJ. Few if any are better overall.
I think he and Rudy would have killed each other
Also we did have Batum.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Ariza is a physical defender
One perimeter defender is not good enough for an entire team. Nic, even when healthy can only do so much. Ariza gives defensive diversity, and 48 minutes of an elite perimeter defender. It’s like we have at center with Przy and Oden. Never worried about D inside. With Ariza we wouldn’t have had to worry about perimeter D sucking. At worst it would ever be, even with Blake would be above average.
Ariza and Batum are too similar
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
A great perimeter defender is a great perimeter defender
Having 2 of them on an entire team is hardly overkill. With fouls, injuries, and 48 minutes in games, 2 are necessary.
Also, Ariza is a much more physical defender
which is why he’s so effective versus LBJ as opposed to guys like Prince whom LBJ absolutely abuses.
Honestly, having two shutdown wing defenders is a pretty nice thing to have.
Plus Portland can easily afford to have lower offense in a spot or two, if you get great D. (And your whole team isn’t hurt.)
Kings making a run in San Antonio
Down 3 with 5.5 left.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I like Budinger a lot
I’m not sure why he slid that far.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
And of course I say that
As he has an 0fer tonight.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I think the word this year is that everyone on the Rockets is underrated
Except Clyde as their Mike Rice
Still on the Rex bandwagon.
Definitely.
Still wish we went after Ariza during the summer, but hey, I’m sure Batum>Ariza before we know it.
Not to mention that Ariza costs LOTS more
by southern oregon on Dec 9, 2009 7:43 PM PST up reply actions
Not now but in the future nic will catch him
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
I so want Nic to dunk in Arizza's face
Almost as much as I want Rudy to.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Well, I want Rudy to take Ariza down from behind
So he needs surgery and misses 4-6 weeks.
But that’s just me.
Still on the Rex bandwagon.
I nver wish for an injury
Especially now.
I do wish for people to get posterized.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I wish I were a better person than I am
I rarely wish for injuries. Never for college players. For pros, I feel like you reap what you sow.
Still on the Rex bandwagon.
Not yet. Not even close right now.
But with Batum’s huge potential, say that by, like, the end of next year.
yeah. arizas in his 7th year
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
seriously? dang
but i was saying batum is still so young
by portlandgiirl91 on Dec 9, 2009 7:50 PM PST up reply actions
The Schonz rocking it on "Talkign Ball"
Always love him.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Am I the only person alive who has never seen Wall play?
I don’t watch college ball. I don’t even know what team he’s on.
Still on the Rex bandwagon.
he's on south-central
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
just kidding. made up college. Kentucky
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
That should just about seal it fo the Rockets
Well we’ll be facing a Cavs team on a losing streak.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Maybe, but 3.5 minutes is a long time
I do enjoy watching Lebron lose, though. It’s a good show.
Still on the Rex bandwagon.
Man, if Wall makes an elbow jumper the announcers act like he just walked on water.
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
Kid is good but I dont see anything to justify the hype
by southern oregon on Dec 9, 2009 8:04 PM PST up reply actions
He made a couple plays early
That were “OMG that was amazing” plays but since then not much.
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Although that was a nice steal and finish there
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
True but I am more impressed with Cousins
by southern oregon on Dec 9, 2009 8:05 PM PST up reply actions
Pretty good game
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
Much lower scoring than expected
These are two run and gun teams.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Cavs are going to take out their frustration on us. Great.
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
They can try
I think if we can keep it close early they might run into some trouble.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
LeBron was fine
The rest of his team not so much.
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dont know how well shaq fits in there
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
They were actually calling Shaq for fouls
Unlike earlier in his career.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
he just clogs up the paint for lebron
and he’s old
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
Yeah, Shaq was a bad choice for them.
Shaq’s defense on the pick and roll is Blake-esque.
by Pooh Richardson on Dec 9, 2009 9:05 PM PST up reply actions
Why you need, or how you play
Ilguaskas, Varajao, Shaq is really beyond me.
Particularly since those guys are supposed to stay out of the lane and let LBJ drive (except Shaq – he doesn’t do that). I mean, they win games, and play good D, but Cleveland’s roster just doesn’t make sense to me.
Oh sweet jaysus me
Boozer had an Assist, SOUND THE ALARM!
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Yeah, I think so.
Some of the toads look ok, so I guess they’re going to settle in. I hope they aren’t cane toads.
Bound to happen
He plays out of control a lot of the time.
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Yeah but he's taken some unnecessary hits
On drives to the basket. Reminds me of Blake Griffin like that, and not in a good way.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Some dude who hasn't even played an NBA game yet
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
...named?
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
Hopefully the Wolves get him
so they can trade rubio to us
Roy, Aldridge, Oden, Rudy, Batum, Outlaw, Webster, Bayless, Blake, Miller, Joel... Holy crap!
You guys are really gonna have to do some losin' to get Wall.
You can’t let things like beating Indiana without Granger happen if you want him.
He has to balance out his five steals
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
But his shot is much better than in high school. He becomes useful in the half-court offense with dribble drives
And can stop on a dime, which combined with his great first step makes him almost unstoppable.
Yeah, he's going to be pretty good I think.
But you never know. Look how much everyone derided this draft and the high quality rookie play we’ve seen.
Lebron played worse than
Brooks OR Ariza.
Two Rockets outplayed him separately.
*Unless KP has a secret plan that makes this statement incorrect.
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Rockets have a knack for making LeBron look bad in Houston.
When you leave it to Les Bronettes, bad things happen.
Ariza is a LBJ destroyer
I cry on the inside when I see him do what he has always done, and realize we opted for a 30+ year old point guard that doesn’t fit Nate’s narrow view of what a point guard is supposed to do. How can you let Morey beat you to Ariza when you had 10 million waiting? Atrocious.
I thought you guys believed Ariza is the devil?
Besides, Houston and LA did a version of the baseball “challenge trade” – so LA has Artest until he’s like 46, and Houston has Ariza until he’s 29.
Probably covered before, but
how does Blake get more minutes than Roy? Did he do a better job dribbling down the shot clock?
Roy had an amazing game tonight.
I think he is back to form and will be an all-star again. It is up to him, but I think he can lead this team to great things, with or without Greg Oden.
Clyde the Glide, the greatest player ever
Cliff Robinson got mad at my brother who was trying to sell him a cellphone when my brother called him Uncle Cliffy. Apparently, he doesn't like that name very much.
by BeaumontTXBlazerFan on Dec 9, 2009 9:40 PM PST reply actions
How do you end up a Blazer fan in Beaumont? Just curious.
Roy should flourish – his patented drives in the lane and +1 foul calls are totally available with Oden out. Aldridge plays better when Roy draws the D inside on drives as well.
Clearly, there is a way to run the offense with Oden, but that was really happening, so Portland is back to the offense it knows best, and has been highly effective with. Losing the supporting cast hurts, but Roy and LMA are the engine that makes the offense go. And despite all the hate of Blake, he looks to me like a better fit for the very deliberate Portland half court offense. Miller is the better player, but not necessarily the better fit. That’s an outside perspective, for whatever its worth.
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