Projections after 3/23

by jscot on Mar 23, 2009 11:56 PM PDT

Projection explanation in my Sched Ahead Threads.

Projections

1	L.A.	65.7
2	S.A.	53.6
3	Houston	52.9
4	Denver	52.4
5	N.O.	51.5
6	Portland	51.1
7	Utah	48.6
8	Dallas	48.4
9	Phoenix	44.0

Well, that pretty much reeked. The only consolation is that I said yesterday that this was the most dangerous game of the home stand. Since we'll win the next three, that is going to make me look brilliant, and anything that makes me look brilliant isn't entirely bad.

Actually, I blame Sophia. She was worried and nervous about this game when I hadn't told her to be.

Phoenix won their fifth straight, over Denver, so it didn't hurt us that much as far as the division is concerned. That streak needs to end after six, meaning they get one more (against Utah) and lose to us in Portland. Meanwhile, Denver can go on to lose two more games this week (maybe even 3?), and this Philly thing will just be a distant blip on the horizon.

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I predicted 50 wins

if we get to that benchmark, I’ll be okay.

It seems that Roy is exhausted, though. I don’t think we’ll go far in the playoffs with a ragged Roy.

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by Cablinasian on Mar 24, 2009 12:04 AM PDT reply actions

Iggy gives Roy fits, it's a problem

There won't be clean officiating in the NBA until David Stern is forcibly removed by the US Congress in 2013 for fixing games.

by 123_G.O._RipCity on Mar 24, 2009 12:08 AM PDT up reply actions

it wasn't just Iggy. The 76ers scheme of throwing 2-3 defenders at him was key in their success. We just couldn't break that aggressive overloading zone they were using with consistent outside shooting.

by dario argento on Mar 24, 2009 12:33 AM PDT up reply actions

Roy did not do a good job of beating the double outside the 3 point line.

If the double is coming that far out you have to find the open guy on one of the sides for a quick 4 on 3. Roy was dribbling back to half court most of the time waiting for the double to disperse. Didn’t like that.

by Zaig on Mar 24, 2009 9:06 AM PDT up reply actions

I assume that was without factoring in the injuries to Oden and Martell (who did?)

To get 50 wins is even more impressive, given the circumstances. I estimated 50 wins with both of them as major factors, but without taking into consideration the major contributions of Batum and Fernandez. I mean, who’da thunk it? Although I still get frustrated at how the Blazers play in certain games (or parts of games), I’m still extremely pleased with what they have accomplished this year.

by dbomb on Mar 24, 2009 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Two weeks ago I said I didn't think we would win both the Phoenix and Philly game

So I am both to blame for the loss and a genious. This game sucked, no more need be said.

Way to stay positive jscot

There won't be clean officiating in the NBA until David Stern is forcibly removed by the US Congress in 2013 for fixing games.

by 123_G.O._RipCity on Mar 24, 2009 12:11 AM PDT reply actions

hopefully he'll be regenerated in the next few days

and rudy looking a little better should mean he can spell brandon longer at sg without the team losing its offense.

and of course we can look forward to more effective minutes from greg.

meanwhile let’s hope outlaw’s finger is ok. hes our 3rd leading scorer and has been playing well (less so tonight).

ignacio

by ignacio on Mar 24, 2009 12:13 AM PDT reply actions

I predicted 48 before the season started

Hopefully, we pass that.

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by prezofdeath on Mar 24, 2009 12:26 AM PDT reply actions

When the season started I predicted 48 or 49.

My hope was we would win 51 to keep our 10 wins per season increase going. The fact that we may exceed that is awesome and I really hope we do, because even with this loss we can win 51 or 52 games.

There won't be clean officiating in the NBA until David Stern is forcibly removed by the US Congress in 2013 for fixing games.

by 123_G.O._RipCity on Mar 24, 2009 12:37 AM PDT up reply actions

looking back at your examination of the schedule

utah clearly should have trouble. i would like to see us finish no lower than 6th and have the might of oden come as a surprise to the team in 3rd.

bringing him off the bench still makes some sense to me, as it seems to vastly reduce the anxiety about those initial 2 fouls. when he starts and picks up quick fouls, it definitely bums out the team and the crowd, as well as providing satisfaction to our foe.

ignacio

by ignacio on Mar 24, 2009 12:34 AM PDT reply actions

Why do some people believe Roy is worn out?

by TrentEdwardsHoF2018 on Mar 24, 2009 10:58 AM PDT reply actions

Because he had a bad game last night

and it’s the best thing they can come up with.

Fact is Philly has always given him fits. Iggy manned up and Williams is one quick dude.

by keepfryealive on Mar 24, 2009 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions

The real question:

Why would anyone hype Trent Edwards?!? :-)

As for Roy, he did look meh out there, the double team really got to him.

by Zaig on Mar 24, 2009 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions

I am still scared of Phoenix. They are hot and they are desperate and they have 2 Hall of Famers.........

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by timbo on Mar 24, 2009 12:05 PM PDT reply actions

Stop already

Phoenix can’t catch us…we should be Phoenix FANS. If we play just .500 ball the rest of the season, Phoenix would almost have to win out to beat us, and that ain’t happenin’ with their schedule.

by blazer91 on Mar 24, 2009 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions

It's ok

Fear is good for timbo. Let him hold onto it a little longer. By the end of the week, he won’t be able to experience it any more, so let him have it now while he can.

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by jscot on Mar 24, 2009 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions