Gameday Open Thread 5: 8:00-close
by Dave on Apr 26, 2009 8:00 PM PDT
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PrintHere's your final open thread of the evening. Use it to discuss the final minutes of the game and for all post-game reflections until we get an official recap posted.
We set these before the game to auto-post so I have no idea yet what's going on, but man...let this be a win.
--Dave (blazersub@yahoo.com)
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go back to O-Live
bayless leaves over my dead body
by thomasikehara on Apr 26, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
After the blazers are out
I’m not watching the rest of the play offs. They don’t deserve the ratings. When it comes down to it, the refs were the determining factor. The championship is just a trophy for the team that the refs decided should receive it. I loved that after the “charge” was called on roy, they brought up the “amazing highlight” of wade doing the same thing only out of control doing a 360 and hitting the shot with a blocking foul called.
“Where Roy doesn’t get the respect wade does, so we call an offensive foul on him and help Yao bring in the chinese market happens.” Some people will say “That’s just how it is, you have to accept it” I won’t. I will just walk away. I love basketball, but I hate the NBA. I only watch because the blazers are a very lovable team. I hate the NBA because they enforce gag rules that require the officiating to not be discussed. No team plays perfect, but this is a game of momentum. Whenever the blazers have it going, the uneven calls put it back in the rockets favor.
I don’t care who says it’s a cop out to blame the refs. The argument that the refs can not be held accountable is absurd. The world needs more accountability. I’ve kept the profanity out to abide by family site rules, but the officiating was trash again. Roy goes inside to force the call, he still believes the refs will be held accountable. I love the heart and the gut, but I also know that the calls have been consistent in this series. They have consistently called trash fouls on portland centers, and allowed Yao to make contact. When Artest had the reach in and knock away on roy, it would’ve been called as a reaching foul if anyone did that to Yao. That’s just wrong. This league sucks, and I’ll just prepare for the football season after this series ends. The rest of the playoffs aren’t worth it if the blazers are cheated out of the second round. At least in football the referees are held accountable and allowed to use video—that way they can’t blame it on getting the wrong call in the moment. If they need to review, let them review, then force them to stand by that decision. If my employees try to dodge accountability, they’ll be fired—or have their hours reduced to zero to prevent claims of unemployment—so fast it’ll make their head spin.
Adding this to post game vent read.
It's the "Zers" thing.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
Gargen.
"I don't know Twitter" - Rudy Fernandez
by RoodiePhirnandizz on Apr 26, 2009 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
MUST WIN!
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
Nate's 2nd half adjustments
have been money all series
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
you haven't heard me say that
he has made mistakes no doubt, but he’s made good moves too
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
funny
Blazers have been playing from behind all series. As soon as they get ahead Trav comes out of his shell.
glad he is back!
It's spelled "PRZYBILLA."
vanillathrillagorillaprzybilla
by RenoBlazerFan on Apr 26, 2009 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
don't let up now
keep pushing the lead and crush their spirits
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
by douglast on Apr 26, 2009 8:03 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs
Who knows what that song is on the SWA commercial about sunny Florida???
“Making it shiiiiiiii—iiiiiiiiii-iiiiiiiiine!”
With a crapload of heavy harmonies.
Sounds like Pooh Sticks production…
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
let's make your sleepless night
worth it by getting a big W
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
We have a little block party going
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
We gotta keep attacking and playing that great D
GIMME SOME MORE INTENSITY!
I miss Martell. Come back soon!
By the way if anyone wanted to know what awesome song
the lincoln commercial was its:
Major Tom (Coming Home) – Shiny Toy Guns
"Grayg"
-Nate
ONE MORE QUARTER. hold em off blazers!!!!
"I don't know Twitter" - Rudy Fernandez
by RoodiePhirnandizz on Apr 26, 2009 8:05 PM PDT reply actions
The next 12 minutes are biggest of the season
It's spelled "PRZYBILLA."
vanillathrillagorillaprzybilla
Blazers, please don't break my heart
You are so good at it, but I promise, I will do anything, just keep it up. Don’t stop for a second.
Brandon Roy
leading the game with 3 blocks…….
Oden and Przy are failures
L@kers..... here we come
Come on guys, one more quarter
I believe in Greg Oden. To all the haters - get down with the program or stay off the wagon for all time. #52
LETS WIN THIS!
I fear for the day Paul Allen is no longer the owner of the Blazers.
He needs to reproduce soon so we have an heir in succession.
Agreed
and your sig is AWESOME
I believe in Greg Oden. To all the haters - get down with the program or stay off the wagon for all time. #52
by blazeraddict on Apr 26, 2009 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I guess Trout can stay
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 26, 2009 8:05 PM PDT reply actions
LOL
It's spelled "PRZYBILLA."
vanillathrillagorillaprzybilla
by RenoBlazerFan on Apr 26, 2009 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Ha ha, we match better against you than the Rockettes
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
Coach interviews ftl
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
ohhhh ruuuudy
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 26, 2009 8:07 PM PDT reply actions
Rudy getting sick with it
I believe in Greg Oden. To all the haters - get down with the program or stay off the wagon for all time. #52
Just got to atleast stay even
with roy on bench
Traaaviiiis Outlaw!=Leerooooy JENKINS of basketball.
REBOUND PLEASE?!?!?!?!?!?
"I don't know Twitter" - Rudy Fernandez
by RoodiePhirnandizz on Apr 26, 2009 8:08 PM PDT reply actions
scola
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 26, 2009 8:08 PM PDT reply actions
REBOUND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
I HATE WAFER
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
KP and Nate were the ones that didn't like him...
Now MB never misses an opportunity to urinate on him.
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
D-#######################
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
It took me a minute, I was running through my Dictionary of Creative Swearing...
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
No rebounds = fail
LMA…please show up…Outlaw….somebody…go get the ball.
I fear for the day Paul Allen is no longer the owner of the Blazers.
He needs to reproduce soon so we have an heir in succession.
2 good defensive possessions nullified
by lack of rebounding. gave away 5 points WAY too quickly
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
no, it's sleep he needs
and he can get that after the middle of june
Blazers don't take enough inside shots to be blocked
I fear for the day Paul Allen is no longer the owner of the Blazers.
He needs to reproduce soon so we have an heir in succession.
gotta keep scoring the ball to withstand this inevitable Houston surge
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 26, 2009 8:10 PM PDT reply actions
They have to rotate in defense. The second and third help doesn´t come when de Rockets move the ball.
"They didn't know it was impossible, so they did it"
The tenor of this place changes quickly
The love is gone
broys gotta play point
as soon as he leaves to get soem rest lead goes away….
simple as that. He needs much much more time at the point. Thats what makes the team undefendable.
"Both Anthony Carter and Jameer Nelson were downright jubilant in the Magic locker room postgame. Carter said to no one in particular, "Brandon Roy, that man is unstoppable, it's like he's playing NBA Live" and Nelson was cracking on his teammates for not being able to guard Brandon. The kinds of jokes you can make when you win."
rewound the last 2
first rebound was just a bad luck long bounce. 2nd one was Scola outhustling us
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
he should be hungry again by now
It's spelled "PRZYBILLA."
vanillathrillagorillaprzybilla
by RenoBlazerFan on Apr 26, 2009 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
AND. ONE.
"I don't know Twitter" - Rudy Fernandez
by RoodiePhirnandizz on Apr 26, 2009 8:11 PM PDT reply actions
baby
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 26, 2009 8:11 PM PDT reply actions
LMA and 1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Blazer's Edge Ambassador to The Dream Shake Blog
LMA Rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I <3 LMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LMA - Putting the POWER in POWER FORWARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The concussion must have jarred him into "Destroy All Opposition Terminator Mode!" - BlazersOrBust
Scola
is the wackest flopper actor, hidden arm grabber i have seen….the guy is annoying as hell
"Both Anthony Carter and Jameer Nelson were downright jubilant in the Magic locker room postgame. Carter said to no one in particular, "Brandon Roy, that man is unstoppable, it's like he's playing NBA Live" and Nelson was cracking on his teammates for not being able to guard Brandon. The kinds of jokes you can make when you win."
NOPE RON
"I don't know Twitter" - Rudy Fernandez
by RoodiePhirnandizz on Apr 26, 2009 8:12 PM PDT reply actions
stupid pass by blake
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 26, 2009 8:12 PM PDT reply actions
Blake argh...
I fear for the day Paul Allen is no longer the owner of the Blazers.
He needs to reproduce soon so we have an heir in succession.
nice board rudy
"I don't know Twitter" - Rudy Fernandez
by RoodiePhirnandizz on Apr 26, 2009 8:13 PM PDT reply actions
yes rudy
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 26, 2009 8:13 PM PDT reply actions
PRZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Blazer's Edge Ambassador to The Dream Shake Blog
LMA Rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I <3 LMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LMA - Putting the POWER in POWER FORWARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The concussion must have jarred him into "Destroy All Opposition Terminator Mode!" - BlazersOrBust
up 6 again
way to get it back guys
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
Back to back
big plays from Joel
I believe in Greg Oden. To all the haters - get down with the program or stay off the wagon for all time. #52
CMON BLAZERS!!! YES
"I don't know Twitter" - Rudy Fernandez
by RoodiePhirnandizz on Apr 26, 2009 8:13 PM PDT reply actions
Huge Rudy rebound and Joel board. Little things
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
euroboarding
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 26, 2009 8:14 PM PDT reply actions
Rudy doing the dirty work
I believe in Greg Oden. To all the haters - get down with the program or stay off the wagon for all time. #52
way to go get it Rudy
he’s the only Blazer that does that other than Joel
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
Close out this game lets go
Gottem on the ropes!
Traaaviiiis Outlaw!=Leerooooy JENKINS of basketball.
ARGH
"I don't know Twitter" - Rudy Fernandez
by RoodiePhirnandizz on Apr 26, 2009 8:14 PM PDT reply actions
Yao is really good
and I hate him for it
I believe in Greg Oden. To all the haters - get down with the program or stay off the wagon for all time. #52
why are we doubling artest on the corner?
i don’t like it at all. and we get hurt by it every time
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
That hook is not defensible
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
defendable
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
unblockable
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
horrible
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
didn't take adv last time
hope we do different.
Traaaviiiis Outlaw!=Leerooooy JENKINS of basketball.
damn rest for yao
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 26, 2009 8:15 PM PDT reply actions
LETS GO BLAZERS
"I don't know Twitter" - Rudy Fernandez
by RoodiePhirnandizz on Apr 26, 2009 8:16 PM PDT reply actions
Make Yao play the pick and rolls.
I fear for the day Paul Allen is no longer the owner of the Blazers.
He needs to reproduce soon so we have an heir in succession.
wow
that was terrible
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
oden did same thing artest did
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 26, 2009 8:17 PM PDT reply actions
That was crap
I believe in Greg Oden. To all the haters - get down with the program or stay off the wagon for all time. #52
Of course
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
McCutchin' ed Again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Blazer's Edge Ambassador to The Dream Shake Blog
LMA Rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I <3 LMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LMA - Putting the POWER in POWER FORWARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The concussion must have jarred him into "Destroy All Opposition Terminator Mode!" - BlazersOrBust
no call on one end, cheap call on the other
potential 4 point swing
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
wow wow ow owwowowowowowowowowwoowow
u wana put a hammer to his head!!!!@
Oden...Aldridge...Roy.....THE REAL BIG THREE
Oden....how many times can you commit the same foul?
Never learns.
I fear for the day Paul Allen is no longer the owner of the Blazers.
He needs to reproduce soon so we have an heir in succession.
OMG let him foul out
You smell it? You smell it? Playoffs son. Nothing else in the world smells like that. I love the smell of Playoffs in the morning.
need mindreader from heroes to convince refs oden is a 6 year veteran
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 26, 2009 8:18 PM PDT reply actions
You've got to be kidding
Roy’s why we’re in this
just like game 3
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
How many games has Oden actually fouled out this year?
2, 3? I hate that Nate benches him with 5, he gets 6 Nate!
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That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
by Norsktroll on Apr 26, 2009 8:18 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I agree!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
Lets go guys
I believe in Greg Oden. To all the haters - get down with the program or stay off the wagon for all time. #52
He has to be stopped by playing in front of him. Once Pryz is behind him, it is over...
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
offensive tempo sucks
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 26, 2009 8:20 PM PDT reply actions
make up call
bayless leaves over my dead body
by thomasikehara on Apr 26, 2009 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Nate time out two possessions ago!
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
Scola should have 12 fouls
I hate this guy dirty as all sin
"Both Anthony Carter and Jameer Nelson were downright jubilant in the Magic locker room postgame. Carter said to no one in particular, "Brandon Roy, that man is unstoppable, it's like he's playing NBA Live" and Nelson was cracking on his teammates for not being able to guard Brandon. The kinds of jokes you can make when you win."
what an overated bust
bayless leaves over my dead body
by thomasikehara on Apr 26, 2009 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
oops
not ment for a reply here
bayless leaves over my dead body
by thomasikehara on Apr 26, 2009 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Been watching the NBA for almost thirty years
And even as Portland is still in this series, I have to stop and wonder if it’s worth it, if they don’t take officiating seriously.
And I’ve commented on bad calls on both sides tonight.
I'm not seeing it as harshly. Most of the calls seem basically correct to me.
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
yep
and this is supposed to be the “professional” league.
not to mention how much money is at stake in these games
hes from argentina too right?
"Both Anthony Carter and Jameer Nelson were downright jubilant in the Magic locker room postgame. Carter said to no one in particular, "Brandon Roy, that man is unstoppable, it's like he's playing NBA Live" and Nelson was cracking on his teammates for not being able to guard Brandon. The kinds of jokes you can make when you win."
by loyal_blazer on Apr 26, 2009 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
the good news is
manu is balding a bit,
the bad news is scola is not
you are just manu deprived...
"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life,(of the Blazers), (of KP's madness), of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity." - Albert Einstein
by BlazerandBeaverBELIEVER on Apr 26, 2009 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
need rudy and outlaw to help take us home
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 26, 2009 8:21 PM PDT reply actions
Yao is a good player
He’s hitting the shots.
I fear for the day Paul Allen is no longer the owner of the Blazers.
He needs to reproduce soon so we have an heir in succession.
The refs took it out from us
They keep calling fouls for fronting.
I fear for the day Paul Allen is no longer the owner of the Blazers.
He needs to reproduce soon so we have an heir in succession.
What happened to ball movement?
Need more of it. Players need to start moving.
I fear for the day Paul Allen is no longer the owner of the Blazers.
He needs to reproduce soon so we have an heir in succession.
missed all series
You smell it? You smell it? Playoffs son. Nothing else in the world smells like that. I love the smell of Playoffs in the morning.
we're forgetting what got us the lead
come on guys
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
Gall there's nothing I hate more than uneducated "fans"
aka my brother. “Jailblazers losing AGAIN?!?”
Goodbye Deke. The NBA will miss Mt. Mutombo.
Sophia just managed to sneak a swear into the Blazers chat. Lol
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
Travis, once again, trying to do things he does not do well...
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
Super Trout!!!
I believe in Greg Oden. To all the haters - get down with the program or stay off the wagon for all time. #52
BROY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Blazer's Edge Ambassador to The Dream Shake Blog
LMA Rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I <3 LMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LMA - Putting the POWER in POWER FORWARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The concussion must have jarred him into "Destroy All Opposition Terminator Mode!" - BlazersOrBust
way to make up for it Trout!
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 26, 2009 8:24 PM PDT reply actions
outlaw actually had a great pass leading that break
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
BRANDIZZLE
"I don't know Twitter" - Rudy Fernandez
by RoodiePhirnandizz on Apr 26, 2009 8:24 PM PDT reply actions
Outlaw redemption
I fear for the day Paul Allen is no longer the owner of the Blazers.
He needs to reproduce soon so we have an heir in succession.
;lskdngsrdkljgseklnaer'
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 26, 2009 8:25 PM PDT reply actions
Exactly
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
I just have a way with words...
Goodbye Deke. The NBA will miss Mt. Mutombo.
by prezofdeath on Apr 26, 2009 11:38 PM PDT up reply actions
BROY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Blazer's Edge Ambassador to The Dream Shake Blog
LMA Rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I <3 LMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LMA - Putting the POWER in POWER FORWARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The concussion must have jarred him into "Destroy All Opposition Terminator Mode!" - BlazersOrBust
BRANDON ROY.
"I don't know Twitter" - Rudy Fernandez
by RoodiePhirnandizz on Apr 26, 2009 8:26 PM PDT reply actions
GET. A. REBOUND.
"I don't know Twitter" - Rudy Fernandez
by RoodiePhirnandizz on Apr 26, 2009 8:26 PM PDT reply actions
To be fair, he's giving up at least 6 inches of height plus god knows how much wingspan to Yao.
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
To be fair, he's giving up at least 6 inches of height plus god knows how much wingspan to Yao.
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
13 2nd chance pts in the 4th
if we lose, look no further
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
I wish Battier would go away
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
this really sucks
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 26, 2009 8:27 PM PDT reply actions
crap
"I don't know Twitter" - Rudy Fernandez
by RoodiePhirnandizz on Apr 26, 2009 8:27 PM PDT reply actions
flag
It's spelled "PRZYBILLA."
vanillathrillagorillaprzybilla
by RenoBlazerFan on Apr 26, 2009 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions
LMA FAIL
I fear for the day Paul Allen is no longer the owner of the Blazers.
He needs to reproduce soon so we have an heir in succession.
28 second chance points for houston.
"I don't know Twitter" - Rudy Fernandez
by RoodiePhirnandizz on Apr 26, 2009 8:27 PM PDT reply actions
Blake out, Rudy in
Please, anything on the boards helps, and Rudy has the offensive game as well
I believe in Greg Oden. To all the haters - get down with the program or stay off the wagon for all time. #52
if you had told me we'd lose because of our D rebounding, I would have laughed at you
unbelievable.
Still very much in this. Let’s do it.
Blazers have lost the rebounding battle every game against the Rockets
They are not a good rebounding team….only the center position is solid.
I fear for the day Paul Allen is no longer the owner of the Blazers.
He needs to reproduce soon so we have an heir in succession.
we are the #1 rebounding team in the league, so your comment is absurd
However, in this series, Houston (also an excellent rebounding team) has simply been better.
Dude...stop using those stats
Blazers are neutralized by the Rockets every game. Watch the game…Rockets box out…Blazers don’t. Its that simple. Blazers have gotten by on the back of offensive rebounding and great defensive rebounding from the centers.
I fear for the day Paul Allen is no longer the owner of the Blazers.
He needs to reproduce soon so we have an heir in succession.
i'm about to implode
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 26, 2009 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions
only my six year old has kept me from cussing up a storm
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 26, 2009 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
my short term angel is overruling my long term angel presently
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 26, 2009 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
LMA...never boxes out....he should learn a thing or two from Scola
I fear for the day Paul Allen is no longer the owner of the Blazers.
He needs to reproduce soon so we have an heir in succession.
I'm going to have a heart attack
Someone stop Battier.. please.
The Flu needs to contain the Battier flood
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
LMA has no excuse for not getting that rebound
none.
"We have a different style, a European style," he says adjusting his jacket for emphasis. "They know it's cool.''
We make all of Houstons player look like all stars
The NBA: Where Amazingly Bad Officiating Happens.
That Landry rebound over LMA is just...I don't know...I guess thats LMA
Softie McSoft.
I fear for the day Paul Allen is no longer the owner of the Blazers.
He needs to reproduce soon so we have an heir in succession.
Houston shooting 40% tonight -- it is all offensive rebounds for them tonight.
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
Yep. Very frustrating
But the good news is… we could be watching this with nothing vested in it, like the last 5 years.
And a ton of turnovers
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
Let's get loud
#uprise
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
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That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
i'll have to do some reading when i have free time
Goodbye Deke. The NBA will miss Mt. Mutombo.
by prezofdeath on Apr 26, 2009 11:39 PM PDT up reply actions
GO BLAZERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
It's spelled "PRZYBILLA."
vanillathrillagorillaprzybilla
Winning time gentlemen
Let’s get it!
I believe in Greg Oden. To all the haters - get down with the program or stay off the wagon for all time. #52
need to cause a turnover or two to pull this out
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 26, 2009 8:32 PM PDT reply actions
GO BLAZERS
"I don't know Twitter" - Rudy Fernandez
by RoodiePhirnandizz on Apr 26, 2009 8:32 PM PDT reply actions
I like that big long pause....gives the rockets a chance to get freaked out about being up only 2
Goodbye Deke. The NBA will miss Mt. Mutombo.
Outlaw and Blake got lost on rotations
I fear for the day Paul Allen is no longer the owner of the Blazers.
He needs to reproduce soon so we have an heir in succession.
I blame Haarlow's yellow blouse
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
god they keep trying to jinx us
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 26, 2009 8:34 PM PDT reply actions
LMA MAKES 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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LMA Rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I <3 LMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LMA - Putting the POWER in POWER FORWARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The concussion must have jarred him into "Destroy All Opposition Terminator Mode!" - BlazersOrBust
Nice clutch FTs by LMA
I fear for the day Paul Allen is no longer the owner of the Blazers.
He needs to reproduce soon so we have an heir in succession.
blake noooo
"I don't know Twitter" - Rudy Fernandez
by RoodiePhirnandizz on Apr 26, 2009 8:34 PM PDT reply actions
Why Steve, ugh
I believe in Greg Oden. To all the haters - get down with the program or stay off the wagon for all time. #52
BLAKE IS KILLING ME
"We have a different style, a European style," he says adjusting his jacket for emphasis. "They know it's cool.''
how was that not a jump ball?
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
LMA fails to box out again
I fear for the day Paul Allen is no longer the owner of the Blazers.
He needs to reproduce soon so we have an heir in succession.
nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
I never want to hear about the savvy
of Steve Blake again
I believe in Greg Oden. To all the haters - get down with the program or stay off the wagon for all time. #52
BLAKE'S GOING TO LOSE THIS GAME FOR US TOO.......
Not like the Utah Jazz... it's about REAL jazz. Go Dawgs, Go Blazers!
that should have been a jump.
"We have a different style, a European style," he says adjusting his jacket for emphasis. "They know it's cool.''
CMON BLAZERS
"I don't know Twitter" - Rudy Fernandez
by RoodiePhirnandizz on Apr 26, 2009 8:36 PM PDT reply actions
LMA is so scared to shoot
I fear for the day Paul Allen is no longer the owner of the Blazers.
He needs to reproduce soon so we have an heir in succession.
sucky
"I don't know Twitter" - Rudy Fernandez
by RoodiePhirnandizz on Apr 26, 2009 8:36 PM PDT reply actions
Steve, if you're going to be out that far, take the three
You drive me nuts when your foot is on the line.
LMA was open and should have shot the top of the key jumper
Goodbye Deke. The NBA will miss Mt. Mutombo.
not Blake's fault-- he had to shoot that
LMA was scared to take the big shot and Roy wasted too much time.
The turnover was awful though.
Execution in the 4th quarter has killed us
no rebounding, too many turnovers.
IF we lose, look within.
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
We can still do this
but a lot of opportunities have been left on the table
I believe in Greg Oden. To all the haters - get down with the program or stay off the wagon for all time. #52
+ 100000000000000000000000
I believe in Greg Oden. To all the haters - get down with the program or stay off the wagon for all time. #52
by blazeraddict on Apr 26, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
everyone wants lma to stop shooting jumpers, then we blame hiim for not shooting..
Blazer fan in NYC!! REPRESENT!!!
Terrible possession
we need a PG
"We have a different style, a European style," he says adjusting his jacket for emphasis. "They know it's cool.''
4th quarter chokes ftl
"I don't know Twitter" - Rudy Fernandez
by RoodiePhirnandizz on Apr 26, 2009 8:38 PM PDT reply actions
what would rudy do
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 26, 2009 8:38 PM PDT reply actions
I will bet $20 that Houston takes a long jumper with the clock running out
and get an offensive rebound.
book it. Ugh
Front Yao
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
LMA killed that last possesion by not shooting
I fear for the day Paul Allen is no longer the owner of the Blazers.
He needs to reproduce soon so we have an heir in succession.
agreed
I got 6 years of playoff blue balls going on, and I'm ready to release. GO BLAZERS. ~Mortimer
by Philthyanimal on Apr 26, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Huge TO Nate...
You smell it? You smell it? Playoffs son. Nothing else in the world smells like that. I love the smell of Playoffs in the morning.
roy penetrating, pryz backscreen for rudy to the corner, rudy 3 game over
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 26, 2009 8:39 PM PDT reply actions
if Rudy isn't in for this possession
then Nate is a fool
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
whichever opportunity arises
It's spelled "PRZYBILLA."
vanillathrillagorillaprzybilla
by RenoBlazerFan on Apr 26, 2009 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions
MIRACLE. GO GO GO
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
Was I imagining it when the announcers said
that there was no reason to hold for the final shot?
Rudy, Rudy, Rudy
Blake does not have it right now, his head is not where it needs to be
I believe in Greg Oden. To all the haters - get down with the program or stay off the wagon for all time. #52
RUDYFTW
"I don't know Twitter" - Rudy Fernandez
by RoodiePhirnandizz on Apr 26, 2009 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions
or outlaw banking in a 3 for the win
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 26, 2009 8:40 PM PDT reply actions
i cant watch this...
"I don't know Twitter" - Rudy Fernandez
by RoodiePhirnandizz on Apr 26, 2009 8:40 PM PDT reply actions
GREG ATTACK!
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
ROY ATTACK!
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
RUDY ATTACK!
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
SUPATROUT ATTACK!
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
here we go.
"I don't know Twitter" - Rudy Fernandez
by RoodiePhirnandizz on Apr 26, 2009 8:41 PM PDT reply actions
BLAKE ATTACK!
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
offensive foul ther eyou go i guess.
"I don't know Twitter" - Rudy Fernandez
by RoodiePhirnandizz on Apr 26, 2009 8:41 PM PDT reply actions
I hate these refs
I believe in Greg Oden. To all the haters - get down with the program or stay off the wagon for all time. #52
Saw the replay
it was the right call, dang it
I believe in Greg Oden. To all the haters - get down with the program or stay off the wagon for all time. #52
by blazeraddict on Apr 26, 2009 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
nothing wrong with that call.
"We have a different style, a European style," he says adjusting his jacket for emphasis. "They know it's cool.''
gotta understand the situation, brandon
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 26, 2009 8:42 PM PDT reply actions
Great TO Nate, great TO............................................
You smell it? You smell it? Playoffs son. Nothing else in the world smells like that. I love the smell of Playoffs in the morning.
I dont think that was the play neither
You smell it? You smell it? Playoffs son. Nothing else in the world smells like that. I love the smell of Playoffs in the morning.
hate the play
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
Are you kidding...
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
even if there i no call
shot was clearly blocked
"We have a different style, a European style," he says adjusting his jacket for emphasis. "They know it's cool.''
But if it's not a charge, then it has to be a block call with free throws.
That was the right call since we aren’t la or cleveland
Bad mistakes by the Blazers in the 4th
I fear for the day Paul Allen is no longer the owner of the Blazers.
He needs to reproduce soon so we have an heir in succession.
good call
Roy needs to recognize the 1 on 3 and pass
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
Miss it, miss it...
I believe in Greg Oden. To all the haters - get down with the program or stay off the wagon for all time. #52
Too many turnovers
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
That was a play where Roy already decided to take it to the hoop
I fear for the day Paul Allen is no longer the owner of the Blazers.
He needs to reproduce soon so we have an heir in succession.
brandon 3 TOs and a missed shot in final stretch
"We have a different style, a European style," he says adjusting his jacket for emphasis. "They know it's cool.''
mcmillan compeltely outcoached on play
"Both Anthony Carter and Jameer Nelson were downright jubilant in the Magic locker room postgame. Carter said to no one in particular, "Brandon Roy, that man is unstoppable, it's like he's playing NBA Live" and Nelson was cracking on his teammates for not being able to guard Brandon. The kinds of jokes you can make when you win."
again, that was not Nate's fault
that’s completely Roy’s fault. He had shooters wide open and he blew it.
disagree. outlaw was wide open for a kickout 3
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 26, 2009 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
once again our best role player riding pine
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 26, 2009 8:43 PM PDT reply actions
mcmillan outcoached by mcmillan hahaha
"Both Anthony Carter and Jameer Nelson were downright jubilant in the Magic locker room postgame. Carter said to no one in particular, "Brandon Roy, that man is unstoppable, it's like he's playing NBA Live" and Nelson was cracking on his teammates for not being able to guard Brandon. The kinds of jokes you can make when you win."
theres the miss. rudy for 3. ot. cmon.
"I don't know Twitter" - Rudy Fernandez
by RoodiePhirnandizz on Apr 26, 2009 8:43 PM PDT reply actions
Yes
I believe in Greg Oden. To all the haters - get down with the program or stay off the wagon for all time. #52
RUDY!
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
Still a chance to tie
I fear for the day Paul Allen is no longer the owner of the Blazers.
He needs to reproduce soon so we have an heir in succession.
epic game
non-sarcastic
"So, then, I was like, it'd be really dirty if I put up 42. So I did!" -Brandon Roy, post-game comments after game 2 of the first round of the 2009 NBA Playoffs
Is there a Ray Allen in the house?
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
PLEASE BE WHERE AMAZING HAPPENS
I got 6 years of playoff blue balls going on, and I'm ready to release. GO BLAZERS. ~Mortimer
Rudy 4 point play for the win.
"I don't know Twitter" - Rudy Fernandez
by RoodiePhirnandizz on Apr 26, 2009 8:44 PM PDT reply actions
Brando caught a serious case of Kobe-itis in the fourth quarter
He made some very questionable decisions
travis 29 footer with 8 seconds left.
cool
"I don't know Twitter" - Rudy Fernandez
by RoodiePhirnandizz on Apr 26, 2009 8:45 PM PDT reply actions
that's the shot?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!?!?!?!?
are you kidding me?
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
You would think after the catastrophe last game, they would figure that out... Nuts.
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
yep
"I don't know Twitter" - Rudy Fernandez
by RoodiePhirnandizz on Apr 26, 2009 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously?
After a timeout thats the best you got?
I got 6 years of playoff blue balls going on, and I'm ready to release. GO BLAZERS. ~Mortimer
it is over.
we will not beat houston 3 times in a row to win this series
It's spelled "PRZYBILLA."
vanillathrillagorillaprzybilla
wth has happened to our playcalling?
rushed loooong 3 with 9 seconds left?
"We have a different style, a European style," he says adjusting his jacket for emphasis. "They know it's cool.''
Great TO again............
You smell it? You smell it? Playoffs son. Nothing else in the world smells like that. I love the smell of Playoffs in the morning.
I believe that's spelled hearst.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
Errr. Hearse.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
Bottom line
we were out-executed in the 4th quarter two straight games.
no refs, this is on us. Out played and out coached in the 4th both games
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
I think it's entirely possible. Do a few more little things each game and we can do it
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 26, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Agreed
Game 5: Defend the homecourt
Game 6: Execute where you failed to do so in games 3 and 4
Game 7: In portland, where you want it
I believe in Greg Oden. To all the haters - get down with the program or stay off the wagon for all time. #52
by blazeraddict on Apr 26, 2009 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Outlaw would be the 4th option to take a 3 there
Roy, Rudy, and Blake would have been better options.
I fear for the day Paul Allen is no longer the owner of the Blazers.
He needs to reproduce soon so we have an heir in succession.
What a bad execution down the stretch
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
Deja vu
Another horrible 3 when we had time at the end. Ugh
I believe in Greg Oden. To all the haters - get down with the program or stay off the wagon for all time. #52
+1
All we can hope for is that the guys learn from it for the next time they’re in that situation
I believe in Greg Oden. To all the haters - get down with the program or stay off the wagon for all time. #52
by blazeraddict on Apr 26, 2009 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions
thats what young teams do
The way they played at the end of the season gave false hope.
Still a lot of developing to do
folks, this is not on Nate and its not on the refs
Its on Aldridge and Blake for not boxing out Landry and Lowry, and Roy for doing an absolutely terrible job running the offense down the stretch (not trusting his teammates).
by jksnake99 on Apr 26, 2009 8:47 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I would really like to know the real play
That was a terrible shot.
I fear for the day Paul Allen is no longer the owner of the Blazers.
He needs to reproduce soon so we have an heir in succession.
Need 4 point play
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
Remember when SA used the double screen to open up Finley for three in the final game of the season?
Or earlier, when Boston did the same for Ray Allen?
Yeah. Good work, other teams.
I'm telling you
I can practically guarantee that’s what nate was trying to set up with Outlaw as the decoy.
unfortunately Outlaw took it upon himself to take a terrible shot
that should have been the play before....
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
RUDY ONCE AGAIN
pointing out Nate is making some really bad decisions.
"We have a different style, a European style," he says adjusting his jacket for emphasis. "They know it's cool.''
play should have been called for Rudy.
but yes, you have a point.
"We have a different style, a European style," he says adjusting his jacket for emphasis. "They know it's cool.''
WTF!
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
+1
I hope these heartbreaking close losses will make us better next year…
by ClydeTheGlyde on Apr 26, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Why was the play not drawn up for Rudy before I do not understand.
I fear for the day Paul Allen is no longer the owner of the Blazers.
He needs to reproduce soon so we have an heir in succession.
bc nate thinks that trout>rudy
I got 6 years of playoff blue balls going on, and I'm ready to release. GO BLAZERS. ~Mortimer
by Philthyanimal on Apr 26, 2009 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I dont even know how to properly express my rudy outrage
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 26, 2009 8:49 PM PDT reply actions
Mike Rice: Might have been better to give it to Rudy
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
please make the 2nd
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 26, 2009 8:50 PM PDT reply actions
Adelman just proved
that he is one of the best coaches who hasn’t won a title. he outcoached nate again.
I got 6 years of playoff blue balls going on, and I'm ready to release. GO BLAZERS. ~Mortimer
tough loss.
major major major 4th quarter choke. frustrating. im out guys.
"I don't know Twitter" - Rudy Fernandez
by RoodiePhirnandizz on Apr 26, 2009 8:51 PM PDT reply actions
Please explain how they're going to change the gameplan enough to take 3 in a row.
Against a veteran squad that’s been dying to get out of the first round for the past SIX years. I’ll cheer like hell for them in Game 5 and 6 if we can get it, and even 7, but any objective person can see this is going to be really difficult.
I agree
The Blazers escaped game 2 with a 42 point outburst by Roy and a great game by Aldridge too… but still only won by 4.
The other three losses: One was a Texas-sized beatdown, one was due to playing catchup all game long, and one was due to inferior rebounding (actually every loss included inferior rebounding). So that doesn’t exactly instill confidence in me that they will figure out how to routinely execute on offense and shut down the Rockets on defense for three games in a row.
1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21... I know...
by FibonacciSequence on Apr 26, 2009 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions
This Houston team is a touch matchup for the Blazers.
Blazers could have beaten any other team in the bottom half of the Western conference..
With this squad you are right
They have gotta change the way they do things.
As our leader, this is all on Roy.
woah that wasn't one second.
started clock waay before Roy touched it.
"We have a different style, a European style," he says adjusting his jacket for emphasis. "They know it's cool.''
I don't. We can't execute three games in a row
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
After 4 games....it is what it is....we can't handle the pressure
but our mistakes today will be our “experience” 3 years from now when we are winning
Hope we wont be getting knocked out of the play-offs in the 1 round like Rockets for 6 straight years. Why they could not learn faster?
And Oden, once again, is a rookie, so non-stop fast break basketball is like fast-forwarding a song while he's trying to learn the lyrics.
What the hell happened in the 4th quarter? It's going to be VERY tough to win 3 in a row. I guess the better team will win the series.
The BEdger previously known as BR7formvp.
give it up man
we choked two 4th quarters in a row.
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
dude brandon got 13 ftas
the most in the game again…the refs weren’t against us.
I got 6 years of playoff blue balls going on, and I'm ready to release. GO BLAZERS. ~Mortimer
by Philthyanimal on Apr 26, 2009 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Ridiculous bounces didn't win this series. Portland's inexperience and inconsitenty that lost it.
The BEdger previously known as BR7formvp.
I repeat: not on Nate
bad rebounding, Roy choking, Blake’s awful turnover and Outlaw taking the dumb shot.
absolutely correct
I expect him to play better down the stretch though. Brilliant game— choke down the stretch.
No on Nate?? OMG, Game 3 and 4 had terrible decissions, terrible
You smell it? You smell it? Playoffs son. Nothing else in the world smells like that. I love the smell of Playoffs in the morning.
there were some bad decisions, for sure
but I pointed out a lot of mistakes made by the players that were out of his control.
you don't think Roy and Aldridge should have been in?
I would have played Rudy more also, but a lot of the people who made mistakes were the team’s best players.
i don't think Trout should have shot the 3
without working for a better look after a timeout.
I got 6 years of playoff blue balls going on, and I'm ready to release. GO BLAZERS. ~Mortimer
by Philthyanimal on Apr 26, 2009 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions
agreed, but is that on coach or player?
not saying Nate was perfect— criticism of him is fine for sure, but I would personally look at the 4th quarter rebounding and turnovers.
he has 4 TO's in the 4th....when it matters most
he will learn…hopefully next game
we can't give him a free pass
just bc he is brandon. brandon has gotten so used to carrying this team, that he isn’t looking to make the pass when the game counts anymore. his best asset has always been his decision making and bbiq.
I got 6 years of playoff blue balls going on, and I'm ready to release. GO BLAZERS. ~Mortimer
by Philthyanimal on Apr 26, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
LA is the problem not Roy
Uh, you did see the possession where Roy twice set up LA for wide open looks only to have LA pass them both up so we end up with Blake taking a desperation 3?
Did LA take any big shots down the stretch? the next clutch shot he takes in this series will be the 1st.
a
lma may not be mentally tough
many of our players arent…i guess that comes with experience. he hasn’t shown the initiative to take the big shot in his 3 years here, so i don’t really expect him to any time in the near future.
I got 6 years of playoff blue balls going on, and I'm ready to release. GO BLAZERS. ~Mortimer
by Philthyanimal on Apr 26, 2009 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
LA is the problem not Roy
Uh, you did see the possession where Roy twice set up LA for wide open looks only to have LA pass them both up so we end up with Blake taking a desperation 3?
Did LA take any big shots down the stretch? the next clutch shot he takes in this series will be the 1st.
You can;t get assists when the other guys are afraid to take a shot.
agree
It's spelled "PRZYBILLA."
vanillathrillagorillaprzybilla
by RenoBlazerFan on Apr 26, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Lots of dumb turnovers
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
Nate didn't lose the game. We are a worse team than Houston. They have more talented players.
The BEdger previously known as BR7formvp.
talent is fairly even
execution is the difference, which you can only hope is experience
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
Experience + even players = superior players in the playoffs.
The BEdger previously known as BR7formvp.
Portland has more talent, in my view,
It is raw, and it will get better with time. As a Rockets fan, I can see that this portland team will be a force to reckon with in the years to come..
Me too
I hate Scola that much
I believe in Greg Oden. To all the haters - get down with the program or stay off the wagon for all time. #52
by blazeraddict on Apr 26, 2009 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions
You should see his underwear!!!
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
by timbo on Apr 26, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
LOL
Goodbye Deke. The NBA will miss Mt. Mutombo.
by prezofdeath on Apr 26, 2009 11:40 PM PDT up reply actions
we'll grill em
Goodbye Deke. The NBA will miss Mt. Mutombo.
by prezofdeath on Apr 26, 2009 11:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Blazers failed as a team in the 4th quarter
Mistakes from all the players. Rebounding, turnovers, timid shots….everything.
I fear for the day Paul Allen is no longer the owner of the Blazers.
He needs to reproduce soon so we have an heir in succession.
It's not "fire Nate"
It’s “pull your head out of your arse and see what everybody else can see in Rudy” Nate.
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 26, 2009 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
oops replying to cloudydays
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 26, 2009 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Nate....
dunzo… enjoy the best team you’ll ever coach next year. You blow it like this again next year and you’re beyond done.
lol way to be pessimistic, nate has improved every season since he got here. if you think he’s done after next year because of this you’re a fool.
by greatestfall on Apr 26, 2009 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
If he gets abused next year like he has so far this year
in the playoffs especially, you’ve got to get rid of him. No reason the players should suffer from having an inferior coach.
+1
This is a bit over the top. Disappointing, yes. All Nate’s fault – no.
I believe in Greg Oden. To all the haters - get down with the program or stay off the wagon for all time. #52
by blazeraddict on Apr 26, 2009 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Nate is a middle of the pack coach
Trout and Blake are middle of the road players… Its not any different.
We can do better than middle of the pack coach. We have the money, we have the roster. JVG or Larry Brown… want to win a Championship in the next 3 years? Welcome aboard.
by as11osu on Apr 26, 2009 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Van Gundy and Brown combined
have one more NBA ring than Nate. He’s earned at least a couple more years before coaching even becomes a consideration
I believe in Greg Oden. To all the haters - get down with the program or stay off the wagon for all time. #52
by blazeraddict on Apr 26, 2009 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions
We have the most money and one of the top two or three rosters
we deserve better. I also think he’s a little lower than #10.
there is no "deserve" about it
Nate and his staff have done a great job developing the talent. His game coaching hasn’t been amazing, but I don’t know which better coach is available right now. I don’t see Jackson, Sloan, Pop, Brown, SVG, Adelman, etc. leaving their teams any time soon. Do you?
I'd be okay for Larry Brown for a year or two.
Just teach us how to win and leave. I’m fine with that.
I like Championships, I don't know about you.
Plus we’d have the same roster for a long time. We’d be mighty fine with that scenario.
Joke, right? Larry Brown hates everyone he finds on his roster
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
Agreed
Let Rudy and Roy alternate bringing the ball up in the second half, Blake has a nasty habt of making horrible plays at the worst time
I believe in Greg Oden. To all the haters - get down with the program or stay off the wagon for all time. #52
by blazeraddict on Apr 26, 2009 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I love Blake but I don't see how Nate would want him in the game
over Rudy during crunch time
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 26, 2009 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions
we're the youngest team in the playoffs, guys
let’s keep it together.
no way we lose these games next year
Yellow Mamba FTW!
of course
but i’m just saying that we shouldn’t lose sight of the big picture.
don’t u care about THAT?
Yellow Mamba FTW!
Tough Loss,
young team. The Blazers will get back up.
If this series loss results in KP seeing the need for a new PG...
…I call that a win.
How fitting that the prince of darkness brings us this segment
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
Rockets are a good time whiners.
You crybabies blaming Roy, Nate are just so tedious.
It is their responsibility
I’m not crying. And I would much rather keep Nate and Roy for all time than any other option you give me.
They need to improve. But they are our leaders. You don’t change leaders for something like this.
Sleep and funny movie
I might watch some Mythbusters and try to figure out what went wrong. Find the mythical Supatrout. Something like that.
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
A with a 1/2 B
I believe in Greg Oden. To all the haters - get down with the program or stay off the wagon for all time. #52
by blazeraddict on Apr 26, 2009 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions
someone please post a VENT thread before we have 44 fanposts in the sidebar
Goodbye Deke. The NBA will miss Mt. Mutombo.
There is a vent and a complaining thread. Which one would you like?
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
both?
Goodbye Deke. The NBA will miss Mt. Mutombo.
by prezofdeath on Apr 26, 2009 11:40 PM PDT up reply actions
with a poll please
did the referee keep calling invisible fouls and cost us the win ?
CHOKE ARTISTS
Why is trout taking that shot, Roy is the rocket killer.
Why is Blake not looking behind him.
Why is Roy charging.
Why are we the most frustrating team in the NBA.
IWANTTODIE.
- Sam
screw you
if your not crying and frustrated after watching that your not a fan.
- Sam
by RipCitySam on Apr 26, 2009 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
it was a choke
no other way to define it. lost the 4th by 7, got killed on the glass, stupid mistakes. choke.
I love our players, but they choked tonight, and im upset.
- Sam
OTOH, maybe they just got beat. I'm sure Houston made some bad
plays at the end. We just aren’t looking for them.
Inexperience is why.
These sorts of things going against us will be the things going in our favor when we learn from mistakes.
Honestly, it’s a pipedream for our extremely young team to go into the playoffs their first year and win it all. Let’s all get some perspective here.
who says we have to win it all?
the hornets didn’t have any experience last year, and they made a deep push.
I got 6 years of playoff blue balls going on, and I'm ready to release. GO BLAZERS. ~Mortimer
by Philthyanimal on Apr 26, 2009 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Major choke
I think we can still win the series, we are learning, every game getting closer. Not the refs fault this game, but monty needs to be investigated. 9 fouls on our centers, one on yao?
regardless, we should never have been expected to win this series. These mistakes and quick shots, these bad decisions, the loss of composure, are all the things that we learn not to do next year and we are awsome. Rockets such a bad matchup
Hey everybody!
Is this the thread were we can turn on each other and argue because the team lost a close playoff game?
Yay!
Yes
It’s all your fault. Or mine. Let’s not discuss that. &#^ you
(totally joking)
I believe in Greg Oden. To all the haters - get down with the program or stay off the wagon for all time. #52
by blazeraddict on Apr 26, 2009 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I swear
I will turn this thread around! One more word, not kidding :)
I believe in Greg Oden. To all the haters - get down with the program or stay off the wagon for all time. #52
by blazeraddict on Apr 26, 2009 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions
fwiw, i don't think Outlaw was supposed to take that last shot
i would guess that he was going to be a decoy for Rudy or Roy like Pierce does for the Celtics
ok so, fist six minutes 4 fouls on our big men, and then nothing until portland goes up and then two fouls in consecutive possessions on Joel. I haven’t been a blame the refs guy, until now. I hope McClutchin’s bookie is pleased, because this game was flippin’ fixed for him nicely. Dear David Stern, stop pooping on my favorite team. /end rant.
Seriously idiotic talk in here...
we lost because we couldn’t get a freakin defensive rebound. Houston got 16 offensive rebounds. As a consequence, they got 13 more shots than us. Game. Set. Match.
I was so mad I almost broke my TV. But guys. Come on. Some of the knee jerk emotional posts are ridiculous.
True. Who got the first two defensive rebounds of the fourth quarter?
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 26, 2009 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Ruuuuuuuuuuuuuudy (if my recollection is correct)
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 26, 2009 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah...you gotta hand it to him
he saw what his team needed and made it happen.
Not that it wasn't the right call
But seriously.. those plays suck so much and should be banned.. best post-game post so far.
I'm so happy that Portland had the Jailblazers. I can take any loss now without punching a hole in my wall.
The BEdger previously known as BR7formvp.
I'm sad. The last two games were so winnable
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
I still like our team, for the most part, and our coach.
Losses are disappointing, but we have outperformed expectations and we will be better next year. Out.
It's spelled "PRZYBILLA."
vanillathrillagorillaprzybilla
I think we can still be better in this series
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 26, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
CONGRATS TO HOUSTON
OUT OF FIRST ROUND IN 7 ATTEMPTS
ONLY TO BE OUT IN THE SECOND ROUND THIS YEAR
"shaq and zach randolph have the same trainer... "
best one liner i ever heard.
Damn, you're assuming Portland can't beat these guys three times in a row?
Or assuming that the Lakers will stomp Houston?
NEITHER of those assumptions is a given.
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
When I say this loss wasn't on Nate, it doesn't mean I think he's the greatest coach ever or anything
just that I expect more from the players, especially Roy. Roy choked down the stretch.
Sadly, yes.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
Me too. Everyone has lapses.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
Personally I think choked is too strong a word
This was more of a learning experience for Brandon that he will mull over all Summer and come out ready in the fall.
Yeah
This was yellow mamba’s first attempt at a game winner in the playoffs and, surprise!, he didn’t hit it. give him a break. he’ll get a few of those by the time his career is done.
Yellow Mamba FTW!
no yellow mamba please. bad.
It's spelled "PRZYBILLA."
vanillathrillagorillaprzybilla
by RenoBlazerFan on Apr 26, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
It was a pretty predictable play
Most of our stretch plays in close games are “give it to Brandon and let him drive”. Houston scouted it well, give them credit. We just didn’t adjust and expect that they’d be prepped.
That depends on whether that was the drawn up play.
It may have been “drive the ball and lay it up Brandon”.
Hopefully postgame interviews will shed some light.
At the same time, it doesn't absolve Nate either
This one’s on everyone.
Let’s face it, that same play has won multiple games over the last two years (Most recently against the knicks). Houston just scouted it and took a chance on getting an offensive foul call, and succeeded.
Chuck: "Once Portland gets themselves a low post game, they're gonna be scary the next three years..."
I think Chuck finally figured out that the Blazers DO have a “go to” guy tonight…
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
yup.
everyone who jumped on the bandwagon and said that the blazers were the second best team in the west are getting slammed back in to reality.
Yellow Mamba FTW!
this series still isn't over people
win Game 5 at home, and we know now that we can win in Houston, provided we REBOUND….
...
Things I learned:
- We really can’t play on the road.
- I never want to hear another Houston fan bring up flopping after tonight, Houston is full of them.
- Should of been a jump ball, oh well
- We lost because of offensive rebounds.
-brandonmitchell.org
by brandonmitchell on Apr 26, 2009 9:02 PM PDT reply actions
...
oh yeah and also complaining to the league about officiating really does work. Yao got special treatment tonight.
-brandonmitchell.org
by brandonmitchell on Apr 26, 2009 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Those two consecutive possessions with missed rebounds leading to Battier 3's...
are going to haunt me all summer if the Blazers don’t pull out this series.
The game was lost right there.
Hit it. Yes he did. Ohhhh yeah.
by Badalona Baddie on Apr 26, 2009 9:03 PM PDT reply actions
It would have
Game 1 was easy in that way, they were so clearly better…
Proud member of Duck nation!
Too bad this series wasn't a 1-2-2-2 format with the first one in Houston
then we could’ve lost our playoff virginity on the road
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 26, 2009 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm crying right now
First time I’ve done that since the 2000 WCFs, but you know what, it means I care..
Proud member of Duck nation!
Now it is literally one game at a time.
We can’t look at it any other way. We start by winning in P-town then that game in Houston would be a fight to the death, but if we win that we have all the momentum in the world.
i think you can at least
take away from these games that portland CAN win in Houston, they just haven’t been able to yet.
Yellow Mamba FTW!
We didn't box out hard enough to get those calls
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 26, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions
don't blame the refs
Oden has had trouble with foul trouble regardless of who is reffing. Maybe the problem isn’t the refs but Oden?
I got 6 years of playoff blue balls going on, and I'm ready to release. GO BLAZERS. ~Mortimer
by Philthyanimal on Apr 26, 2009 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions
ye but most of the calls this series have clearly been going houston's way
but i really wanted us to get this one….
so what?
brandon does it in the game…adelman does it before and after. its as much of part of the game as flopping, or intentionally fouling.
I got 6 years of playoff blue balls going on, and I'm ready to release. GO BLAZERS. ~Mortimer
by Philthyanimal on Apr 26, 2009 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
It would be a little nice to see our team comment on the refs between games
During a game, the refs say that the Blazers are one of the best teams to work with. Meanwhile, the other team is lobbying for calls during and in between games.
Roy was great tonight, but he really choked down the stretch
on the charge, he had Outlaw at the top of the key with no defender in his area code.
I'm afraid I don't understand the Trout play
Why did he shoot it to early when they had the whole clock?
I am he as you are he as you are me and we are all together.
They want a chance to rebound it, but they still shoot too early. And Outlaw should be the #3 or 4 option for that shot
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
We would have needed a Ray Allen for that shot. Oh wait, Rudy is that player
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
he probobly was
they probobly denied the inbounds to the other guys. Still, no reason to force it that early.
well, theoretically, you'd like to leave time for an O rebound and a kickout 3
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 26, 2009 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions
It was a designed pick and pop
They figured on the offensive board (since you tend to get those on a missed 3) and enough time for a second shot…
Proud member of Duck nation!
We have improved every game this series.
That’s all you can ask from a team this young. Nobody expected to get out of the West anyway…
3 wasn't really worse
It’s just that we weren’t in the RG. Had a nice comeback to make it competitive.
Well we played worse. I'm not taking into consideration whether we were on the road or not.
The BEdger previously known as BR7formvp.
Homecourt is a legit factor.
Like when Nate yells “THREE” and Yao get’s called (even if it wasn’t really three that time).
At home, there’s a lot more people doing the yelling for you.
That's what experience gets you
And not having to use up all that energy because you trailed the fist 36 minutes. They didn’t panic as we thought they would…
Proud member of Duck nation!
it wasn't the best shot but i don't think they would have
gotten a better look even if we ran out more of the clock
RIP CITY TIL I DIE! RIP CITY TIL I DIE!
I bleed all night all red and black, RIP CITY TIL I DIE!
Proud member of Duck nation!
I fear Houston will play relaxed and have another lights out shooting game in game 5
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 26, 2009 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I think what makes the Trout thing worse
Was seeing Rudy do the same thing so efficiently. He should have been the guy to shoot the 3 in the earlier possession. Also, I felt Roy’s offensive foul was bogus…seeing other Rockets players fall to the ground after the whistle was blown was ridiculous.
I am he as you are he as you are me and we are all together.
The Outlaw play was bad for sure. Outlaw is the 3rd or 4th choice there-- but we don't know what the play was.
I don’t know whether to blame coach or player, but it was bad.
I thought the Roy charge was a good call. He has to pass that ball. Outlaw was wide open for what would have been a potential game winning 3.
This loss will sting
Houston had so many key offensive boards…oh yeah, the Przybilla turnover hurt a lot, too.
Sorry, guys :( Hopefully you all can still win in 7.
I am he as you are he as you are me and we are all together.
A lot of people (including myself) think that
Rudy was probably the first option on that play.. these inbound plays aren’t designed to work only for a single player.
As long as the team doesn't completely deflate
This is one of the rare cases where I can believe in a comeback from 3-1 (thanks to home court). Win a do-or-die, desperation game at one of the best home arenas.. then finally get over the hump and steal one in Houston like we’ve seen is possible. Now it’s a one game series and anything is possible.. once again at home.
Totally Agree
This isn’t over and each game we are getting more exposure for our team.
Also this one is on the lack of rebounding hands down. Not Nate or Outlaw. If we rebound in that 4th then we would have been fine.
Postgame "show" here
http://www.nba.com/blazers/ripcityuprisecentral.html
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
And here ;)
http://www.blazersedge.com/2009/4/26/855369/game-4-postgame-vent-thread
That stop and go by Roy is straight sick. I'm calling him "The Flu" from now on. - Wendell Maxey
Is that where you go if you want to call out every Blazer
who didn’t live up to BEdger expectations?
If so…. Pass.
greg doesn't want to play
I feel sorry for Greg. He has to play one more game. You know what I mean if you read today’s Oregonian.
I don't know if I could take us taking it to 7
The chance of Houston stealing a game 7 in portland after we tried to do the impossible…I honesty don’t think my heart could take it.
You better get used to it. The next 8-10 years are gonna put that ticker to the test
"And look at Robin dancin' around Ha Ha Haaaah!
by The Rubberband Man on Apr 26, 2009 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh god...
Why did I have to live in Oregon? Why do I have to be utterly devoted to this team? Why must you build me up, build me up, blazers baby just to let me down?
For the record
everyone talking about rudy doing it easily … he had a way better look then outlaw he feet were nicely set and there was a late close from the defender outlaw had an earlier close and still almost hit the shot… anyways … we choked down the stretch…
Outlaw made a STUPID! decision
even if he makes that… were tied, they have the ball with plenty of time..
This year is NOT a building season!!
by collectiveshane on Apr 26, 2009 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions
but they wouldn't have gotten a better look...
plus i think they were hoping to get the o board on a miss and it’s better to be tied then to shoot a shot with no time left and miss it … give you another chance…
bench Blake
let Bayless freeee!
This year is NOT a building season!!
by collectiveshane on Apr 26, 2009 9:36 PM PDT reply actions
40 games ago is when this decision was made incorrectly.
Now, there’s nothing that can be done, except don’t make the same mistake next season. Blake isn’t big time, plain and simple.
by Free Bayless on Apr 26, 2009 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd like Sergio and Bayless as our two guards, hopefully Blake is gone next year..
This year is NOT a building season!!
by collectiveshane on Apr 26, 2009 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions
nah
Blake is better than Rodriguez, and Rodriguez would bring back more in a trade because of his youth and perceived “upside”. I say we should move Rodriguez for draft picks in the offseason and work Bayless into the starting lineup over the course of the season next year. Blake would be an excellent, solid, reliable backup at the 1.
Blake's potential is maxed out...
He was good during the regular season.. but he just chokes in the spotlight..
Sergio at least can run a fastbreak
This year is NOT a building season!!
by collectiveshane on Apr 26, 2009 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions
i'm a huge sergio fan
but i don’t think you’d find many takers who will back you up that sergio will bring back more in a trade than blake. besides…why would you want draft picks? we are clearly losing bc of our inexperience, lack of execution, and our poor mental toughness. you cant improve on these things by going younger.
I got 6 years of playoff blue balls going on, and I'm ready to release. GO BLAZERS. ~Mortimer
by Philthyanimal on Apr 26, 2009 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions
So in the second round
if Houston makes it, how much more with they complain?
They obviously wont get the benefit of the foul calls against the L*kers and all those flops that Scola does will be absolutely ineffective
The NBA: Where Amazingly Bad Officiating Happens.
Laker trolls?
Wow there are Laker fans that are such losers they are trolling on this site talking trash after the Blazers lose to Houston?
Talk about pathetic, sheesh get a life…
Some perspective
For all the people who rant about the referees, I’d suggest to lay off the KGW broadcasts for a little while and watch on TNT. I understand Rice and Barrett work for the Blazers but geez man you can’t whine about EVERY call.
The last 3-4 minutes of the game they let them play both ways and only called the obvious stuff (Roy’s offensive). Hayes may have gone over the back a few times but Aldridge HAS TO get that rebound. I just try to picture a team like Denver in this type of environment. There’s no way Hayes would have taken that away from Nene or Martin. Tonight it just showed that Houston had the tougher players down the stretch to pull it out.
If Portland is to even sniff any success in the playoffs they will have to fight through stuff like this and pull these types of games out. So far it doesn’t look like they have enough tough guys to do it. A team can get away with having 1-2 softies on it but Portland has about 4-5 right now. Hopefully Pritchard took notice of that tonight.
Good call
While in the past, I avoided national broadcasts because the announcers all seemed to take joy in any mistakes Drexler et al made, and never give us credit for anything, those days are gone. We seem to have the respect of the announcers at least.
The no jump bal thing
was pretty bad.
draft dejuan blair
Yao Ming: "Over time, [Oden] can even go beyond the Magic’s Howard."
Pelton: "Always love Hinrich’s D. Nobody on the Blazers (or most teams) gets into people like he does."
Actually
The officials are on my mind. After looking at box scores for all four games I made this fascinating discovery. in 4 games we have had 101 fouls called on us, to 83 for houston. Minus 18. which if those were all shooting fouls we’d be down a maximum of 36 free throw attempts as well. Now you know why people are mad at the officiating.
Granted some of the disparity to the continual fouls of Greg but nonetheless, i find it hard to believe a team like houston who struggled all season with fouls to only have committed 16 fouls in game 3 and 18 in game 4.
They are getting jobbed because they are young. Simple enough.
Wow, relax here folks.
We have 3 games to go. Pull it up, and act like we believe in this team.
Those of you who want to spend time in talking choke and who sucks, and those in the outside that are talking trash are another reason to just hunker down and have some damn faith, people!
Almost none of what what happened in that 4th quarter wasn’t possible the way the Blazers normally play. Now they gotta make those adjustments fast, and find a way. Who is surprised? We either gotta fix it or find another way to beat them.
And all of us here at BE gotta stay positive, and tell the Houston BOYS who seem to be ‘fixin’ to move on and play Round 2 when they still havent won a damn thing yet. and L*KER girls to stick it in their ear, and get ready for Game 5 in our town.
by Blaze n da Couv on Apr 26, 2009 10:13 PM PDT reply actions
We will see about that.
It’s one game at a time. If you guys lose in Portland your going to have a battle to the death on your hands in Houston and you know what happens if you lose that, so yeah I wouldn’t jinx yourself now.
fun stat of the night
78% of Blazer fouls were called by Monty McCutcheon.
draft dejuan blair
Yao Ming: "Over time, [Oden] can even go beyond the Magic’s Howard."
Pelton: "Always love Hinrich’s D. Nobody on the Blazers (or most teams) gets into people like he does."
Good Call
It was just getting a little heavy handed in here. I know there is pain in watching another defeat snatched from the jaws of victory, but it aint done yet.
And then the outsiders(yes you L*ker and HTown) started enjoying the carnage we were creating.
Come tomorrow, come Tuesday, we will be ready!
And yes we appreciate a good debate…heck I was a Raider fan in a Niner world back in the bay, so I know about trash talkin back and forth.
You know, Travis takes that shot and makes it, nothin said…we have been livin off shots like that and BRoys all year, that really arent always smart, but when they go down nobody complains and everybody just thinks it genius…
Lets talk after Tuesdays game, eh?
by Blaze n da Couv on Apr 26, 2009 10:56 PM PDT reply actions
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