Game 4 postgame Vent Thread (a.k.a. the "__insert name here__sucks thread")
by douglast on Apr 26, 2009 8:53 PM PDT
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PLEASE try to avoid starting 37 different fanposts tonight...
The story of this series is this:
In games 3 and 4, Houston executed and made big plays in the final 5 minutes. Portland didn't.
Hats off to the Rockets - they are playing clutch ball.
Portland had a ton of chances to take either game in Houston, but our lack of experience I think told the story. But don't take anything away from Houston, they made plays when they needed to. The offensive rebounding in the 4th quarter was obviously the key to the win. Some of that is great hustle by Houston, and some of it is just poor boxing out and rebound by Portland.
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And some of it is pathetic
coaching by Nate who lives in a dream world where you should have incredible faith in Outlaw and Jarret Jack regardless of reality.
"Death is not final," Gita says. "If any man thinks that he slays, and if another thinks that he is slain, neither knows the truth. The Eternal in man cannot kill: the Eternal in man cannot die. The soul in man is neither born nor does it die. Weapons cannot cut it; fire cannot burn it; water cannot drown it.
The Bhagavad Gita
Rudy is amazing to have survived not only the Ariza flagrant but also several attempts by snipers to end his life (look for it at second 30 and again later. Credit to Norkstroll for this incredible documetary footage!):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siKWh0DkCz8
by Idog1976 on Apr 26, 2009 8:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i feel the same way
with our “depth” there should be no way that Blake gets 40+ mins where Rudy cant get 25.
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 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
refs suck, crowd pleasing ego centric cowards
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.
by lurtsman on Apr 26, 2009 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
crazy
and i’m sure david stern really wanted SA to win 4 championships too.
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 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
With all of the international players that have rolled through there....
and Sterns desire to not only globalize the nba, but to create dyansties to lure casual fans in…. Its not that far fetched…
RUDY > MJ
by myemic23 on Apr 27, 2009 2:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was an offensive foul on Roy and a great play by Hayes.
by tweener on Apr 26, 2009 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
ROFLMAO! You think that was bad reffin'?!
Get a clue.
—2002 Sacramento Kings
by MiledAnimal on Apr 26, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
That series wasn't that terribly reffed
People just love to say it is. The Kings lost that series all on their own.
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by pookeyguru on Apr 27, 2009 9:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Specifically the 4th qtr was what got people's attention
Kings still lost the series anyway. I don’t accept excuses. The Kings lost. Period. The Lakers didn’t win. The Kings lost. End of story.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Apr 27, 2009 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
fair enough
I always felt game 6 was on the refs and game 7 was on the Kings and their FT shooting.
by jksnake99 on Apr 27, 2009 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Game 7 was most definitely on the Kings.
However, when David Aldridge pens a column for ESPN that called out the refs (and which ESPN subsequently hid), you know something went badly wrong in Game 6.
In the bigger picture, there’s really no difference between always blaming officiating, and refusing to ever blame officiating. Either stance loses track of the middle ground. It’s a topic that’s worthy of level headed discussion.
But probably not in the midst of a playoff series.
by Timmay! on Apr 27, 2009 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with your point Timmay about losing the middle ground
I know game 6 was officiated poorly. It was not the reason the Kings lost the series. There’s a difference there.
I think the NBA in some ways has tried to work on improving officiating by having a farm of “officials” at the NBDL level. Hopefully as we move forward, that crops re-invigorates the current less than stellar crop of officiating.
The only way to have a legitmate NBA (and Stern knows this) is to have the best officiating whistling the best players in the world. I think people have forgotten some important points about how difficult it is to ref a guy like Shaquille O’Neal or Kobe Bryant live. Or LeBron James and yadda yadda yadda. These guys aren’t just the best players in the world cuz the zebra’s want them to be: they’re also more difficult to officiate.
That being said I hate star calls, and I hate all the flopping Kevin Martin does to get to the line. Until referee’s stop calling it though, I suspect fans will always have an uneasy feeling toward the zebra’s.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Apr 28, 2009 2:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another addendum to my lil statement is
I think fans should have to referee a NBA game if they think it’s so easy. I know High School referee’s have said the NBA ref’s are terrible, but, the high school game is easier to ref than the NBA game is. Point blank.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Apr 28, 2009 2:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It wasn't just the fourth quarter.
I’m not going on what I heard. I watched the entire game. I was constantly having to pick-up my jaw from the floor from the first quarter on.
The most egregious call I remember seeing was in the second quarter. Scott Pollard was standing as motionless as the Statue of Liberty on defense, both arms straight up in the air. Shaq slammed against him two or three times and the refs tagged Pollard for the foul. I almost tagged my TV with a brick.
I understand you wanting to put that game behind you, pookeyguru, but it is widely regarded as the most incompetently reffed game in NBA history.
And sure, jksnake, the Kings should have hit their free throws in game 7, but I’m guessing they played that game expecting that there was no way the refs were going to let them win, which affected their concentration at the line.
I’m not saying Kings fans should obsess over that series, and it doesn’t mean you can’t and shouldn’t move-on with your life, but when even Ralph Nader is calling for an investigation, something is clearly wrong.
by MiledAnimal on Apr 27, 2009 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Many fans in the world think there was something egregiously wrong in that whole series
I’m just not one of them.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Apr 28, 2009 2:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
miled
There was a guy who actually tried to say there was a huge conspiracy theory against the Kings, and even made these series of YouTubes (I doubt they’re still live) about how David Stern always had it in for the Kings starting with the day they got screwed out of Patrick Ewing. (That really made me laugh. But, whatever.)
I hate conspiracy theories. They’re stupid. Is officiating a problem in the NBA? Yes, but not because Portland is down 3-1 or the Kings lost a close series to a team that simply seized the moment (and got lucky too).
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Apr 28, 2009 2:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree that there is no organized conspiracy
at work in the NBA to favor big-market teams. There may be an unconscious bias, but anything overt would have been exposed eventually.
Funny thing about game seven in that Kings-Lakers series is that it looked to me like the refs were favoring the Kings, perhaps in an attempt to atone for their sins in game six. But as I wrote above, I think the Kings were too upset about game six to win game seven.
by MiledAnimal on Apr 28, 2009 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And that makes it even worse Miled
You shouldn’t make up a bad call from the time previously. I think we can agree on one thing overall: Officiating needs to improve.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Apr 28, 2009 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've been watching the NBA for almost 40 years
and I cannot tell whether the officiating is better or worse now than it was back in the 1970s when there were only two refs working each game.
I think the league does try very hard to do the best possible job of reffing games. I hate to say it, but this is probably as good as it will ever be. Maybe we should just accept it and get back to calling for a trade or firing the coach each time we lose a game.
by MiledAnimal on Apr 28, 2009 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think its tougher now
that Stern decided to make the NBA an individual star game. I dont begrudge him for doing it, the NBA reached untouched levels of popularity by doing it. But if those same stars werent allowed to play with a slight advantage fans would be upset when great plays were called off.
The NBA is a hard thing to describe to someone who doesnt watch it often and has played or watched basketball in the past. Often I answer questions on why this or that isnt illegal with “Thats just the way they call it these days.” which isn’t really saying anything.
The upside to this is, while teams like Houston, L.A., Cleveland, Miami, Boston, Orlando and San Antonio get calls that drive us nuts, those fans legitimately believe the calls are correct. Once we get Brandon to that point where he gets calls just because he wears #7, we will probably lose sight of the bad officiating and enjoy the spoils you get in the NBA from having an elite talent.
by GreatOden'sRaven on Apr 28, 2009 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And even though it isn't really remembered greatly
John Stockton’s dagger in game 4 of the 99 series was equally as awful as Horry’s shot in the 02 series. Oh man, good times.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
by pookeyguru on Apr 27, 2009 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't be silly
Look man, I’m sorry your team lost. It was a close game and while referees aren’t perfect, I honestly don’t think they did that bad of a job officiating (any more so than any other regular NBA game, and I have no reason to be biased).
Brandon Roy is still young and committing the charge is something inexperienced people might do in a tight playoff game. Every fan in the league thinks that their team is being hated on by the referees. Look at the Rockets’ blog everyone there is talking about how Yao is getting hated on consistently by the refs. There are times when I feel pissed too when I perceive the refs hating on the Lakers and feel like I’d rather switch to the NFL too (though LA has no football teams). It’s okay.
But do you honestly think that David Stern is sitting in his office telling his refs to call games in favor of one team? If he did that don’t you think he’d be blackmailed and exposed by now?
And finally, yes it’s true referees do tend to favor superstars more. But that comes with having superstar status. D-Wade earned superstar status. It sounds unfair but any team that drafted appropriately to get a player of superstar status get’s it. Brandon Roy will one day be a superstar (maybe 4 years down the road). Then he’ll start getting bullsh calls that other players don’t. It’s just how the game works.
And finally, if you’re pissed that you might not make the second round, consider that there are 14 teams that didn’t even make the playoffs, and 8 teams that won’t make the second round. Imagine what it must be like to be a Suns fan. Or a Rockets fan and to have never seen your team make the second round. Be happy you guys have a good team and many good years to come.
by laker on Apr 27, 2009 4:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
4 years before Roy will be a super-star?
A better prediction is that in 4 years the Lakers will have no super-star.
Brandon Roy just destroyed everything in his path. There's your rational analysis -- Dave
Also: COMCAST SUCKS!
by TwoDeep on Apr 27, 2009 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
*Tweet!* Flagrant foul 1.
Laker is condescending and preachy, but he’s playing by the rules.
by MiledAnimal on Apr 27, 2009 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
I got 6 years of playoff blue balls going on, and I'm ready to release. GO BLAZERS. ~Mortimer
by Philthyanimal on Apr 27, 2009 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was my first Tweet!. Pretty exciting.
I’m not trying to be nasty to “laker”. I’m in the minority on BE as I’m a big Kobe fan -- think that he’s the best player in the NBA. Last year when Koby was unhappy I proposed that we trade Oden for him. In 4 years however, because he has been playing NBA ball for so long, his skills and ability to stay healthy will likely have declined to the point where he will be less than a “super-star”.
Brandon Roy just destroyed everything in his path. There's your rational analysis -- Dave
Also: COMCAST SUCKS!
by TwoDeep on Apr 29, 2009 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
look
Outlaw played a good game today. I would have had him in for that last play also— I doubt he executed the play as called though.
I would be playing Rudy more in place of Outlaw or Blake. Nate’s made some questionable calls for sure.
However, in this particular game I’d look at the 2 Battier 3s after awful D rebounding, Blake’s awful TO, and Roy’s choke down the stretch long before I’d look at Nate.
by jksnake99 on Apr 26, 2009 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
no problem with Outlaw being in the game
if he was the first option, I don’t like it though.
Rudy needs more PT, and needs to be given more opportunities to be a playmaker rather than a spot up shooter.
The blake turnover on the 4 on 2 break was killer and I saw it coming as soon as he slowed up.
D rebounding the entire 4th killed us
3 straight turnovers was an exact copy of what happened in game 3
Roy needs to remember the 07-08 Roy and make passes off his drives.
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 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
That's just it
I won’t use the dreaded phrase but the man makes mistakes like that CONSTANTLY. Blake isn’t gonna get it done as our starting PG that much is clear. We need a better rebounding back up PF. Our SF position needs to rebound better as well. We made mistakes no doubt, but why give a pass to Nate and yet hold the players accountable? Do coaches have no effect on the game? If so let me pick up Nate’s paycheck and ya’ll can hate on me. If they do indeed effect the game then Nate’s choice of Outlaw taking that shot over Rudy or Roy is a game killer.
"Death is not final," Gita says. "If any man thinks that he slays, and if another thinks that he is slain, neither knows the truth. The Eternal in man cannot kill: the Eternal in man cannot die. The soul in man is neither born nor does it die. Weapons cannot cut it; fire cannot burn it; water cannot drown it.
The Bhagavad Gita
Rudy is amazing to have survived not only the Ariza flagrant but also several attempts by snipers to end his life (look for it at second 30 and again later. Credit to Norkstroll for this incredible documetary footage!):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siKWh0DkCz8
by Idog1976 on Apr 26, 2009 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
how do you know Outlaw wasn't the 3rd option on that play and Houston took away the first 2?
We do need an upgrade at PG. Our whole team needs to rebound like we have all year.
Nate deserves some criticism for sure… but not as much as Blake, LMA, Outlaw… and most of all, Roy (who was brilliant until the final few minutes).
by jksnake99 on Apr 26, 2009 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
looked like he was the first inbound option
but that doesn’t mean he wasn’t supposed to hit a guy curling off a pick.
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 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why do you think he did not execute that play?
he ended up with an open look at a three. He shot pretty well tonight, at least from the perimeter
"its tough to play with one eye, unless you're a pirate." Delonte West
"una canasta a Pau en la cara" Rudy
by Honka Playboy on Apr 26, 2009 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hurried
we had time at that point, same exact problem with blake’s shot the other night. If you watched the boston game they, Boston ran an end of game play perfectly, patiently and forced another OT before losing. hurried looks with time on the clock are not what you want
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by PDXBuckeye on Apr 26, 2009 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I need a drink....
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 8:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I need 10
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by The VD Special on Apr 26, 2009 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Late game turnovers and terrible clock management will be the fall of us in this series.
After Blake’s shot last game, Outlaw heaves it with 8 seconds to go. Is this just bad coaching or nervous play? I don’t understand it.
by Bskey on Apr 26, 2009 8:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
judging from our substitution patterns
i’d say bad coaching.
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 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Once again
ignoring the incredible clutch constantly in a zone shooting of Rudy/Roy for the unmitigated brilliance of Outlaw.
"Death is not final," Gita says. "If any man thinks that he slays, and if another thinks that he is slain, neither knows the truth. The Eternal in man cannot kill: the Eternal in man cannot die. The soul in man is neither born nor does it die. Weapons cannot cut it; fire cannot burn it; water cannot drown it.
The Bhagavad Gita
Rudy is amazing to have survived not only the Ariza flagrant but also several attempts by snipers to end his life (look for it at second 30 and again later. Credit to Norkstroll for this incredible documetary footage!):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siKWh0DkCz8
by Idog1976 on Apr 26, 2009 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A lot of coaches like to do that to get a chance at an offensive rebound
Outlaw’s shot came off funny, and Blake had a shot at the board. It was a good clean look at a 3. No complaints here
"its tough to play with one eye, unless you're a pirate." Delonte West
"una canasta a Pau en la cara" Rudy
by Honka Playboy on Apr 26, 2009 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That works if your rebounding has been reliable.
Ours however, has not. And I would rather get one good look for Rudy or Roy than a rushed shot and a chance at another rushed shot.
by Bskey on Apr 26, 2009 11:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trade Steve Blake
Too many mistakes when it counted and terrible D
by ifarr on Apr 26, 2009 8:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
make him the backup
Trade for Hinrich
by jksnake99 on Apr 26, 2009 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Although I hesitate to disagree with you again,
I just want him off the roster entirely.
I would like to formally retract any and every last drop of love I have ever shown Steve Blake. Personally apologies go out to jksnake99 and AK1984, Blake will choke away any chance Portland will ever attain at greatness.
ps... If any one has personal information concerning Blakes where abouts, please contact me at Blakemustbedeltwith@gmail.com
by Screen Name on Apr 26, 2009 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's been a very solid PG for us this year
He’s shown himself to be more harm than good down the stretch, but he’s still a highly useful player. Much more so than Sergio or Bayless.
by jksnake99 on Apr 26, 2009 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Significantly...
…more harm than good down the stretch…
At this point I would rather try and grow Bayless.
I would like to formally retract any and every last drop of love I have ever shown Steve Blake. Personally apologies go out to jksnake99 and AK1984, Blake will choke away any chance Portland will ever attain at greatness.
ps... If any one has personal information concerning Blakes where abouts, please contact me at Blakemustbedealtwith@gmail.com
by Screen Name on Apr 26, 2009 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He got one ball poked away from behind
on a semi-break. Your teammates are responsible for alerting you to that.
I guess no one say tonight that he got outplayed by either Brooks or Lowry, so they have to find something
"its tough to play with one eye, unless you're a pirate." Delonte West
"una canasta a Pau en la cara" Rudy
by Honka Playboy on Apr 26, 2009 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
With the crowd that loud
no way he could have heard them. even the announcer said that he should have had the foresight to recognize there was defenders behind him.
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 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm generally pro-Blake
but that was careless of him. He passed Artest going up the floor. Artest had already at that point poked two or three balls away from our guys during the game. I’m surprised that it did not occur to Steve that Artest might try that with him.
Even so, there’s no guarantee we would have scored on that possession.
Poor Steve, he’s this year’s Jarrett Jack.
.
by MiledAnimal on Apr 27, 2009 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
no matter what
i’m glad we have blake instead of jack.
I got 6 years of playoff blue balls going on, and I'm ready to release. GO BLAZERS. ~Mortimer
by Philthyanimal on Apr 27, 2009 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A "FLOOR GENERAL" is responsible,
for being aware of who is where on the play.
COURT VISION = requirement
I would like to formally retract any and every last drop of love I have ever shown Steve Blake. Personally apologies go out to jksnake99 and AK1984, Blake will choke away any chance Portland will ever attain at greatness.
ps... If any one has personal information concerning Blakes where abouts, please contact me at Blakemustbedealtwith@gmail.com
by Screen Name on Apr 26, 2009 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
And a big part of the reason it was a “semi break” is despite having numbers, Blake hesitated and was trying to figure out whether to pull it out or go to the basket. He is what he is – a backup point guard starting, and that isn’t getting it done right now.
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by blazeraddict on Apr 26, 2009 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
trade blake?
i dont think that any other team in the nba would be willing to trade for such a bad pg. every team in the league, including portland has at least two 1s that are better than steve blake. the trailblazers should develop jerryd bayless and give him the starts with sergio off the bench with rudy! during this series i think that having roy at point with rudy as a 2 was very effective against the rockets, and the blazers should use this lineup for at least 15-20 minutes a game. as for blake.. lets just hope that the clippers are looking for a backup pg for mike taylor (which the blazers traded away) and baron davis.
by jontwin on Apr 26, 2009 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Chicago...
pull out the unthinkable over Boston, then I’d say Kirk’s not going anywhere.
by Artest4Prez on Apr 27, 2009 6:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'mm axe my thread Douglast, keep this one up.
by Zaig on Apr 26, 2009 8:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is the player of the game Mccutchin?
I watched the channel 8 kgw feed, was tnt interviewing him postgame? he certainly contributed to the most points…
"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 8:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
good point by kenny
our skill guys stood around, their hustle guys hustled
Goodbye Deke. The NBA will miss Mt. Mutombo.
by prezofdeath on Apr 26, 2009 8:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Blake is so much more clutch than Rudy?
by southern oregon on Apr 26, 2009 8:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely NOT!!!
Blake is an eternal choker. He MUST be off the roster next year, PERIOD!!!
I would like to formally retract any and every last drop of love I have ever shown Steve Blake. Personally apologies go out to jksnake99 and AK1984, Blake will choke away any chance Portland will ever attain at greatness.
ps... If any one has personal information concerning Blakes where abouts, please contact me at Blakemustbedeltwith@gmail.com
by Screen Name on Apr 26, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We suck!
Trade Outlaw
Trade Blake
We should have traded LMA for Amare
Fire McMillan
/endsarcasm
The NBA: Where Amazingly Bad Officiating Happens.
by The Roybot on Apr 26, 2009 9:00 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I definitely could hear more Blake and Outlaw hate
by trailblazersfan on Apr 26, 2009 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Specifically, Blake hate is all I have a thirst for...
I would like to formally retract any and every last drop of love I have ever shown Steve Blake. Personally apologies go out to jksnake99 and AK1984, Blake will choke away any chance Portland will ever attain at greatness.
ps... If any one has personal information concerning Blakes where abouts, please contact me at Blakemustbedeltwith@gmail.com
by Screen Name on Apr 26, 2009 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm just sad because the last two games were so winnable
Especially this one, up 5 points in the final quarter and then literally turning it over
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 9:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Roy had some open guys on his drive at the end too, he forced that play, great D by the Rockets
by trailblazersfan on Apr 26, 2009 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
Roy’s selfishness for the loss :(
"Death is not final," Gita says. "If any man thinks that he slays, and if another thinks that he is slain, neither knows the truth. The Eternal in man cannot kill: the Eternal in man cannot die. The soul in man is neither born nor does it die. Weapons cannot cut it; fire cannot burn it; water cannot drown it.
The Bhagavad Gita
Rudy is amazing to have survived not only the Ariza flagrant but also several attempts by snipers to end his life (look for it at second 30 and again later. Credit to Norkstroll for this incredible documetary footage!):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siKWh0DkCz8
by Idog1976 on Apr 26, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Officiating?
Why can’t the Blazers get a fair shake? Hate to be think conspiracy, but damn if it doesn’t look like those officials want to see a Houston/Laker matchup. So frustrating to watch.
by IPIUIRIE on Apr 26, 2009 9:01 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Agreed so much!
I don’t want to think a conspiracy, but the way NBA refs “ref”, it’s hard to think there isn’t
I support Takimoto in his effort to support Roger Kieschnick in his quest to becoming the best Kieschnick ever to play professional baseball.
by The VD Special on Apr 26, 2009 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
McKutchin for the Houston win. Our rebounding kinda sucks when we can barely keep a center on the floor. That said LMA and our other “power” forwards need to learn to you know…BOX OUT!
"Death is not final," Gita says. "If any man thinks that he slays, and if another thinks that he is slain, neither knows the truth. The Eternal in man cannot kill: the Eternal in man cannot die. The soul in man is neither born nor does it die. Weapons cannot cut it; fire cannot burn it; water cannot drown it.
The Bhagavad Gita
Rudy is amazing to have survived not only the Ariza flagrant but also several attempts by snipers to end his life (look for it at second 30 and again later. Credit to Norkstroll for this incredible documetary footage!):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siKWh0DkCz8
by Idog1976 on Apr 26, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hayes had a late game two-hand shove on Aldridge that cost us a crucial rebound.
Aldridge did box out, but apparently Hayes was allowed to put the box on the ground, stomp it and toss it in the recycling. There were some late game bad calls but the Blazers lost this one on their own though.
by Bskey on Apr 26, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was the rebound he took from Roy, resulting in a Battier three. Infuriating. Easy call
"its tough to play with one eye, unless you're a pirate." Delonte West
"una canasta a Pau en la cara" Rudy
by Honka Playboy on Apr 26, 2009 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
weaksauce
the way these two teams plays, there will be bad calls. I won’t disagree we’ve got the worst of them but…
You can’t blame the refs for 5+ turnovers in the 4th quarter
You can’t blame the refs for 9+ offensive boards leading to 15+ second chance points.
You can’t blame the refs for bad shot selection on our final two possessions that mattered.
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 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well the boards one you can kind of
Oden was supposed to be in the game, bad him for blocking Yao though.
by Zaig on Apr 26, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he hadn't fouled out, so...
he could have been in the game if we wanted him to be
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 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
True, but he woulda been in from 7-4 minute mark or so
and Joel woulda been more rested
by Zaig on Apr 26, 2009 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some people always blame the refs no matter what
Can’t really reason with them. They are inherently unreasonable with officiating expectations.
Life is not by chance. Basketball is life.
by blzrfan on Apr 26, 2009 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
you can’t look at one bad call and say, oh that wouldn’t matter.
When it changes when and where minutes are played, and how long, it matters. Just like it mattered in game 3 when we could of have had Oden against the bench for big minutes.
GO
THE TEACHER ......come into my classroom "THE PAINT" for some tutelage.
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"The rancor reflected in that remark I won't dignify with comment. But I'll address your general attitude of hopeless negativism." – Everett "O Brother, where art Thou?"
by Blazer1342 on Apr 26, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
complaining about 12 different refs
makes us look pathetic. look…we lost this game. we were outcoached, out executed, out scrapped. brandon lead both teams with free throws for the 2nd or 3rd game now. why would the nba want a houston laker matchup? we have supposedly the 2nd highest tv ratings for an nba team behind cleveland…if anything they’d be on our side.
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 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about this? They don't know how to call a game with Yao in their
"its tough to play with one eye, unless you're a pirate." Delonte West
"una canasta a Pau en la cara" Rudy
by Honka Playboy on Apr 26, 2009 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
in *there*
"its tough to play with one eye, unless you're a pirate." Delonte West
"una canasta a Pau en la cara" Rudy
by Honka Playboy on Apr 26, 2009 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can agree with...
As a Houston fan, most refs have no clue how to call Yao for the better or for the worse.
by Artest4Prez on Apr 27, 2009 6:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You think Portland-LA is going to generate the kind of ratings that China/Houston-LA is going to produce? You are mistaken
I support Takimoto in his effort to support Roger Kieschnick in his quest to becoming the best Kieschnick ever to play professional baseball.
by The VD Special on Apr 26, 2009 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
all this conspiracy crap is a joke
if the NBA has been fixing games to maximize ratings…then why would they fix it so SA won 4 championships? China is a huge market for the NBA, but if that was the case don’t you think Houston would have gotten out of the first round every year? We have the the highest local TV ratings in the western conference…its not like the NBA wouldnt have benefited from us advancing. Hell look at NOH last year…they couldnt even sell out their arena during the playoffs, yet they made it rather far.
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 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I prefer to imagine that there’s a concerted evil effort and not just complete incompetence. No, ok you’re right. I’m being silly. It’s just complete incompetence.
by pxilpooshr on Apr 26, 2009 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
its ok
i wrote a paper about how americans these days don’t take personal responsibility but are quick to blame others. its just a coincidence how this whole ref conspiracy thing is related.
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 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s called being spoiled rotten.
by pxilpooshr on Apr 26, 2009 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since this thread took over, I'll repeat my comment
While I was pissed about the calls, that’s never a valid excuse for a loss. We lost this one by giving up offensive boards. Nothing more or less. We shot well enough, we defended well enough, we just couldn’t get a defensive rebound to save our lives.
We played more efficiently than Houston, but we kept giving them extra opportunities.
2 hot 2 stop it
by dan_the_man on Apr 26, 2009 9:01 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
true enough
our rebounding was horrific
Goodbye Deke. The NBA will miss Mt. Mutombo.
by prezofdeath on Apr 26, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not an excuse?
I would tend to disagree. Houston kept getting more opportunities because we were afraid to pick up more fouls. The officials essentially neutered any physical play we could have and should have been able to. It wouldn’t have been an issue if the calls were made on both ends of the court but from my point of view, the Blazers were getting bullied by the refs while the Rockets were getting free passes left and right, not only with foul non-calls but other violations (3-seconds, traveling, etc.)
by IPIUIRIE on Apr 26, 2009 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Here's why I say it isn't an excuse
There’s nothing you can do about it. What’s the point of talking about things you can’t control? We might as well complain that we had more close shots pop out of the rim, and god hates us. If it is 100% refs, we can never win.
I’d prefer to focus on things we can change. Rebounding, shot selection, defensive schemes, etc.
2 hot 2 stop it
by dan_the_man on Apr 26, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed to an extent
I obviously agree that it is out of my control but at the same time it doesn’t make it right. My main “complaint” is that it’s unjust. I know it’s a strong word to be using talking about a game of basketball but it’s how I live my life as well. I even feel guilty when I feel calls are going our way and the other team is getting shafted because it’s also unjust. There are rules to the game of basketball. Rules that are non negotiable and if they are broken, it’s the ref’s job to call them. I understand that ref’s call games differently and have their own tendencies for leniency or strictness and that’s fine, but irregardless, they need to call them the SAME on both ends of the court.
This is a loss, I can’t change that either. Nothing will make me feel better about it. As for the things we can change, I agree, we can change those things but it makes no difference if the reffing changes what we’ve changed… if that makes any sense.
by IPIUIRIE on Apr 26, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
we pay money for this though
we should be able to expect some level of performance for the dollar
Goodbye Deke. The NBA will miss Mt. Mutombo
Support families in crisis in Portland www.give10tell10.org
by PDXBuckeye on Apr 26, 2009 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
say, for example
making the playoffs after just barely making .500 last year?
by pxilpooshr on Apr 26, 2009 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that part is great
just not ‘just’ to see it end because the league wants yao to win a series
Goodbye Deke. The NBA will miss Mt. Mutombo
Support families in crisis in Portland www.give10tell10.org
by PDXBuckeye on Apr 26, 2009 11:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
you're wrong
This was a 1 point game the referees made the game. No more no less. You can’t always be so great you can’t beat both the opposite team and the bad referee. Sometimes in tight games you just have to be better than the opponent. The referees were dishonest especially in the beginning and in the end when they called the offensive foul on Roy.
If the referee makes the game unbalanced you can play better but the referee can also un balance the game even more.
by chuky on Apr 26, 2009 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree that there were a lot of lousy calls against us,
but sadly, that charge on Roy was legit. It IS true that in that situation, you almost never see that call made, but it was a fair call.
2 hot 2 stop it
by dan_the_man on Apr 26, 2009 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was
definitely an offensive foul on Roy. The bad calls were the neutering of our Center position. Other then that they did a darn good job. McKutchin had it in for Oden big time that was obvious. There were no weak guard bump fouls on Oden it was all guarding Yao.
"Death is not final," Gita says. "If any man thinks that he slays, and if another thinks that he is slain, neither knows the truth. The Eternal in man cannot kill: the Eternal in man cannot die. The soul in man is neither born nor does it die. Weapons cannot cut it; fire cannot burn it; water cannot drown it.
The Bhagavad Gita
Rudy is amazing to have survived not only the Ariza flagrant but also several attempts by snipers to end his life (look for it at second 30 and again later. Credit to Norkstroll for this incredible documetary footage!):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siKWh0DkCz8
by Idog1976 on Apr 26, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
mostly when yao did not have the ball
and there was that rebound joel made where he was knocked to the ground, a houston player ended up standing on top of him and no whistle.
Goodbye Deke. The NBA will miss Mt. Mutombo
Support families in crisis in Portland www.give10tell10.org
by PDXBuckeye on Apr 26, 2009 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
legit call for sure, and heart breaking
it's not likely at all that we will win, but I've followed this team all season and I'm not giving up an inch until the Rockets pry every living breath out of my soul
- trailblazersfan
by Screen Name on Apr 26, 2009 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can someone please title this post....
This will stop the multiple posts about the same topic….HOPEFULLY.
by JasonT on Apr 26, 2009 9:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
should've been
( ) sucks and Rudy can’t get no respect.
by JasonT on Apr 26, 2009 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe
you meant to say either Outlaw and/or McMillan sucks and Rudy can’t get no respect.
"Death is not final," Gita says. "If any man thinks that he slays, and if another thinks that he is slain, neither knows the truth. The Eternal in man cannot kill: the Eternal in man cannot die. The soul in man is neither born nor does it die. Weapons cannot cut it; fire cannot burn it; water cannot drown it.
The Bhagavad Gita
Rudy is amazing to have survived not only the Ariza flagrant but also several attempts by snipers to end his life (look for it at second 30 and again later. Credit to Norkstroll for this incredible documetary footage!):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siKWh0DkCz8
by Idog1976 on Apr 26, 2009 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's a fill in the blank in front of sucks...but the Rudy can't get no respect stays.
by JasonT on Apr 26, 2009 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blake?
I would like to formally retract any and every last drop of love I have ever shown Steve Blake. Personally apologies go out to jksnake99 and AK1984, Blake will choke away any chance Portland will ever attain at greatness.
ps... If any one has personal information concerning Blakes where abouts, please contact me at Blakemustbedeltwith@gmail.com
by Screen Name on Apr 26, 2009 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Joel made the worst mistake of the night down the stretch
with that horribly rushed reset pass that he threw into the backcourt.
Things happen for a reason they say, but I say there's a reason things happen.
by sixth on Apr 26, 2009 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He looked like he was throwing a football,
but… hmmm… you might be right. I suggest a poll.
Worst play of the game?
(A) Blakes turnover on the break?
(B) Joels hailmary?
© Brandons charge with open shooters?
(D) Monty McCutcheon?
(E) Other?
it's not likely at all that we will win, but I've followed this team all season and I'm not giving up an inch until the Rockets pry every living breath out of my soul
- trailblazersfan
by Screen Name on Apr 26, 2009 11:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep
I also think personnel choices down the stretch made a HUGE difference.
"Death is not final," Gita says. "If any man thinks that he slays, and if another thinks that he is slain, neither knows the truth. The Eternal in man cannot kill: the Eternal in man cannot die. The soul in man is neither born nor does it die. Weapons cannot cut it; fire cannot burn it; water cannot drown it.
The Bhagavad Gita
Rudy is amazing to have survived not only the Ariza flagrant but also several attempts by snipers to end his life (look for it at second 30 and again later. Credit to Norkstroll for this incredible documetary footage!):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siKWh0DkCz8
by Idog1976 on Apr 26, 2009 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
nothings over
we can still do this. we will finally break through in game 6 if we can get game 5, and then it’s a one game series. “take it one game at a time” and all that
UDOKA!
by CLRNCE. on Apr 26, 2009 9:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Never happened
in all of NBA history.
"Death is not final," Gita says. "If any man thinks that he slays, and if another thinks that he is slain, neither knows the truth. The Eternal in man cannot kill: the Eternal in man cannot die. The soul in man is neither born nor does it die. Weapons cannot cut it; fire cannot burn it; water cannot drown it.
The Bhagavad Gita
Rudy is amazing to have survived not only the Ariza flagrant but also several attempts by snipers to end his life (look for it at second 30 and again later. Credit to Norkstroll for this incredible documetary footage!):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siKWh0DkCz8
by Idog1976 on Apr 26, 2009 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nobody has come back from a 3-1 deficit? Really??
by trailblazersfan on Apr 26, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't
believe so no.
"Death is not final," Gita says. "If any man thinks that he slays, and if another thinks that he is slain, neither knows the truth. The Eternal in man cannot kill: the Eternal in man cannot die. The soul in man is neither born nor does it die. Weapons cannot cut it; fire cannot burn it; water cannot drown it.
The Bhagavad Gita
Rudy is amazing to have survived not only the Ariza flagrant but also several attempts by snipers to end his life (look for it at second 30 and again later. Credit to Norkstroll for this incredible documetary footage!):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siKWh0DkCz8
by Idog1976 on Apr 26, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
actually
if my memory serves me…Detroit came back from 3-1 against the Magic when TMac was still there.
UDOKA!
by CLRNCE. on Apr 26, 2009 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Correct
and there has been at least one other one I think…can’t remember though
by dblieberman on Apr 26, 2009 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Rockets
have come back from down 3-1 twice
by HighLeveragePerformer on Apr 26, 2009 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
not true
Hit it. Yes he did. Ohhhh yeah.
by Badalona Baddie on Apr 26, 2009 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's happened a few times
8 according to one source I just found, but it didn’t list them
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 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe it's being
down 2-0?
"Death is not final," Gita says. "If any man thinks that he slays, and if another thinks that he is slain, neither knows the truth. The Eternal in man cannot kill: the Eternal in man cannot die. The soul in man is neither born nor does it die. Weapons cannot cut it; fire cannot burn it; water cannot drown it.
The Bhagavad Gita
Rudy is amazing to have survived not only the Ariza flagrant but also several attempts by snipers to end his life (look for it at second 30 and again later. Credit to Norkstroll for this incredible documetary footage!):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siKWh0DkCz8
by Idog1976 on Apr 26, 2009 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nobody has ever come back from 3-0
everything else has happened
by Gargen on Apr 26, 2009 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here it is
Detroit came back from a 3-1 deficit to advance over Orlando, not 3-0. The Magic won the first game, the Pistons won the second, Orlando won games 3 and 4 while Detroit won games 5, 6, and 7.
"Death is not final," Gita says. "If any man thinks that he slays, and if another thinks that he is slain, neither knows the truth. The Eternal in man cannot kill: the Eternal in man cannot die. The soul in man is neither born nor does it die. Weapons cannot cut it; fire cannot burn it; water cannot drown it.
The Bhagavad Gita
Rudy is amazing to have survived not only the Ariza flagrant but also several attempts by snipers to end his life (look for it at second 30 and again later. Credit to Norkstroll for this incredible documetary footage!):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siKWh0DkCz8
by Idog1976 on Apr 26, 2009 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe it can happen
We hold home court, and we finally win in houston (something we almost did twice in the last 3 days . . .)
Things happen for a reason they say, but I say there's a reason things happen.
by sixth on Apr 26, 2009 11:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It has happend 8 times
Hello Dum Dum
by ryryslyry on Apr 26, 2009 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
dude...
we’ve played 7 games against houston now…we won 2 games out of 7 and 1 of those was a miracle shot. what makes you think we can pull 3 straight?
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 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Devine intervention?
Or perhaps a blowout game 6 in Portland restoring confidence? Both of these away games were pretty close you know, especially considering the questionable officiating.
by IPIUIRIE on Apr 26, 2009 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What makes me think we COULD (though not necessarily WILL) do it
is that we have been increasingly competitive as the series progresses. Game one, at home, we get stomped, game 2 at home we win with a decent overall game. Game 3 at their house, we trail badly, but fight back to make it close. Game 4 at their house we are competitive the whole game (distinctly stronger than game 3), and fail to execute at the end. Now we go back home, where we should be the favorite for home Game 5. Then, if we have improved enough, we have the best shot at winning game 6 at their place, with the most “practice” to prepare us for the one road win we have to have. Which sets us up for game 7 at home. My point (nothing extradinary, I know), we just have to take it “one game at a time”, it is doable. So, really not “over”. We are competing with a good, experienced, veteran team. We know we are close. No reason to get too discouraged, as in “we can’t beat these guys”. We can beat these guys.
by Berkeley on Apr 26, 2009 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heartbreaking.
We deserved this game.. Once again the officials suck.
Regarding BRoy:"Another day, another buzzer-beater. This man is so clutch he sets his body clock to go off one second before his alarm does every morning."
~Rob D from NBAmate
by twiggs on Apr 26, 2009 9:03 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
see it works
(fill in the blank) and Rudy can’t get no respect.
by JasonT on Apr 26, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Joel was just on the Radio,
saying that the officiating was really different tonight and they had to really adjust.
it's not likely at all that we will win, but I've followed this team all season and I'm not giving up an inch until the Rockets pry every living breath out of my soul
- trailblazersfan
by Screen Name on Apr 26, 2009 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
...
all the rebounding discussion is and should be rooted in how the refs were calling off ball fouls on our bigs. Joel and Greg are and have been all year long the foundation of our agressive rebounding.
it's not likely at all that we will win, but I've followed this team all season and I'm not giving up an inch until the Rockets pry every living breath out of my soul
- trailblazersfan
by Screen Name on Apr 26, 2009 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and I agree with you,
just having somebody see it the same way opened up the flood gates, that’s al, sorry for the confusion.
it's not likely at all that we will win, but I've followed this team all season and I'm not giving up an inch until the Rockets pry every living breath out of my soul
- trailblazersfan
by Screen Name on Apr 26, 2009 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
even so...
houston still had to make the same adjustments.
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 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the adjustments
were in the post. Yao was getting calls. They didn’t really have to adjust in the same way.
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."
by Cablinasian on Apr 26, 2009 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The only adjustment that Houston had to make,
was in hiding their collective smirk after every whistle.
it's not likely at all that we will win, but I've followed this team all season and I'm not giving up an inch until the Rockets pry every living breath out of my soul
- trailblazersfan
by Screen Name on Apr 26, 2009 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
wait, how many fouls did Yao have against him again?
it's not likely at all that we will win, but I've followed this team all season and I'm not giving up an inch until the Rockets pry every living breath out of my soul
- trailblazersfan
by Screen Name on Apr 26, 2009 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Artest was 5-20
he abused Rocket fans. And one of those, the And One one the left block, he changed pivot feet TWICE
"its tough to play with one eye, unless you're a pirate." Delonte West
"una canasta a Pau en la cara" Rudy
by Honka Playboy on Apr 26, 2009 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was frustrated with that call,
but of course I seen a few that Roy picked up that he didn’t deserve, so I quickly forgot about it.
I would like to formally retract any and every last drop of love I have ever shown Steve Blake. Personally apologies go out to jksnake99 and AK1984, Blake will choke away any chance Portland will ever attain at greatness.
ps... If any one has personal information concerning Blakes where abouts, please contact me at Blakemustbedealtwith@gmail.com
by Screen Name on Apr 26, 2009 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
once or twice, yes
the rest of the time, Artest kept us in it, just like game 2.
by jksnake99 on Apr 26, 2009 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even Joel doesn't really know what to say
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 9:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
brain fart...
almost never happens. He will come back strong.
by JasonT on Apr 26, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know what to say Rebound and dont turn the ball over in the 4th and we win that game
by trailblazersfan on Apr 26, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We have five draft picks, and the Rockets have none
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 9:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
might
want to change your sig. No way anyone views that term “The Flu” in a positive light after the coming week. Trust me.
"Death is not final," Gita says. "If any man thinks that he slays, and if another thinks that he is slain, neither knows the truth. The Eternal in man cannot kill: the Eternal in man cannot die. The soul in man is neither born nor does it die. Weapons cannot cut it; fire cannot burn it; water cannot drown it.
The Bhagavad Gita
Rudy is amazing to have survived not only the Ariza flagrant but also several attempts by snipers to end his life (look for it at second 30 and again later. Credit to Norkstroll for this incredible documetary footage!):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siKWh0DkCz8
by Idog1976 on Apr 26, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
very true -- swine flu panic on way from mexico
ignacio
by ignacio on Apr 26, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't panic. I survived SARS and MCD already
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 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
May I suggest you to change your sig as well
It is seriously too long and takes too much real estate in the the comments.
Life is not by chance. Basketball is life.
by blzrfan on Apr 26, 2009 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
sure.
I will now.
"Death is not final," Gita says. "If any man thinks that he slays, and if another thinks that he is slain, neither knows the truth. The Eternal in man cannot kill: the Eternal in man cannot die. The soul in man is neither born nor does it die. Weapons cannot cut it; fire cannot burn it; water cannot drown it.
The Bhagavad Gita
Rudy is amazing to have survived not only the Ariza flagrant but also several attempts by snipers to end his life (look for it at second 30 and again later. Credit to Norkstroll for this incredible documetary footage!):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siKWh0DkCz8
by Idog1976 on Apr 26, 2009 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There
I cut it in half.
"Death is not final," Gita says. "If any man thinks that he slays, and if another thinks that he is slain, neither knows the truth. The Eternal in man cannot kill: the Eternal in man cannot die. The soul in man is neither born nor does it die. Weapons cannot cut it; fire cannot burn it; water cannot drown it.
The Bhagavad Gita
by Idog1976 on Apr 26, 2009 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can boil that down even more.
“Death ain’t all that. The soul man kicks booty.” —Gita Outtaheah
by MiledAnimal on Apr 27, 2009 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love sports but it seems like i get F-ed 95 percent of the time
This one was hard………….
"Grayg"
-Nate
by OSUBlazerfan on Apr 26, 2009 9:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Two games in a row
we are down one bucket with the shot clock off and over 10 seconds left,
Game 3, Blake hoists and misses a very very contested trois.
Tonight, Outlaw does the same thing.
People, there are 10 seconds on the clock, you don’t need to huck and pray.
Frye-lock and I'm on top rock you like a cop
by pklym on Apr 26, 2009 9:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Rudy has been there done that
put 20 on the US in the finals…him or Roy take that shot
"Grayg"
-Nate
by OSUBlazerfan on Apr 26, 2009 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No no no
we’re playing the 2007/08 season right? I mean Blake sit down so Jarret can come in and step out of bounds Oh and Outlaw since you are mr. clutch in this season take the shot I haven’t updated my memory to the 2008/09 season yet.
I mean is Nate playing NBA Live from last year or something?
"Death is not final," Gita says. "If any man thinks that he slays, and if another thinks that he is slain, neither knows the truth. The Eternal in man cannot kill: the Eternal in man cannot die. The soul in man is neither born nor does it die. Weapons cannot cut it; fire cannot burn it; water cannot drown it.
The Bhagavad Gita
Rudy is amazing to have survived not only the Ariza flagrant but also several attempts by snipers to end his life (look for it at second 30 and again later. Credit to Norkstroll for this incredible documetary footage!):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siKWh0DkCz8
by Idog1976 on Apr 26, 2009 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
uhhh......never invest emotianlly in sports
it sucks
"Grayg"
-Nate
by OSUBlazerfan on Apr 26, 2009 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
houston earned this game
their role players executed…landry, brooks, von wafer
we have not executed down the stretch…
BUT this series is not over…
by eypark on Apr 26, 2009 9:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
These young guys will be devasted
I will be shocked if we win Game 5
"Grayg"
-Nate
by OSUBlazerfan on Apr 26, 2009 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In my opinion the game was lost
on those consecutive possessions when we SHOULD HAVE THOSE DAMN LOOSE BALLS AND DEFENSIVE REBOUNDS…but didn’t, and then Battier nailed those 3s. I could be wrong but I don’t think we led again after the second one.
Hit it. Yes he did. Ohhhh yeah.
by Badalona Baddie on Apr 26, 2009 9:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Blakes turnover on the break scarred my soul
it's not likely at all that we will win, but I've followed this team all season and I'm not giving up an inch until the Rockets pry every living breath out of my soul
- trailblazersfan
by Screen Name on Apr 26, 2009 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it is hard to get boards when you are being shoved in the back
and knowing if you did the same their guys they would be on the line…Scola shoved our guys in the back on each of those
Goodbye Deke. The NBA will miss Mt. Mutombo
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by PDXBuckeye on Apr 26, 2009 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Game 5
I want to see who’s a quitter and who isn’t.
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 9:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
These guys are devasted
But if they do win, that will show heart
"Grayg"
-Nate
by OSUBlazerfan on Apr 26, 2009 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
you are right
on both points.
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 9:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I actually thought we should've went for the 3 when Roy got called for the offensive call....
I just wanted to go for the win and get the hell out of there. I know with that much time in a 2 point game, it would probably not be the wisest thing to do to run the clock down and shoot a 3, but I didn’t see us coming out on top in overtime or just getting a stop on the other end.
by JasonT on Apr 26, 2009 9:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Roy had guys open (I think) on the 3 point line I was hoping he would kick the ball and then offensive foul
and I almost broke something
by trailblazersfan on Apr 26, 2009 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that charging foul was biggest play of game to me
ignacio
by ignacio on Apr 26, 2009 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it absolutely was, biggest play of the season and Houston made a great defensive stop
by trailblazersfan on Apr 26, 2009 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't mind the setup so much
But Roy has to recognize when he’s going 1 on 3 and setup his teammates. That’s what’s going to take his game to the next level.
he’s actually reverted a bit in that regard – he used to do that a lot more in 07/08
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 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
shortening the rotation may be the normal thing to do in the playoffs.
but our team’s not normal…
Anyone think our team would benefit from second unit play so we can take advantage of our youth to tire teams out?
by eypark on Apr 26, 2009 9:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yes
why carry 10 guys who can supposedly play on other teams if you dont’ want to use them?
better off to consolidate.
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 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
we should have kept with it the entire time
the mind games nate is playing with sergio isn’t going to do him any good. i dont think he’ll recover in 1 game after his 3 minute stint today.
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 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sergio was worthless tonight...
and that’s being kind. No doubt he has lost his confidence by him limited playing time. But if you get the chace to get in there and play…make the most of it…so the coach will have to play you more.
by JasonT on Apr 26, 2009 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
sergio shouldnt have even played
its obvious he would struggle after not playing game 3. nate has yoyoed with a lot of our players confidence all year, and this was expected from sergio. there is nothing sergio can do effectively in 3 minutes. it was just an opportunity for him to fail.
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 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and fail he did with flying colors.
As a professional, he needs to be ready to come in and contribute. He played like garbage in the time he was in there. That’s why he was yanked so quickly.
by JasonT on Apr 26, 2009 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i hate to break it to you
but there are a ton of people who can’t produce on the fly. he was put in a situation that he couldnt have succeed in…Bayless wouldn’t have been able to…channing couldnt either..and hell even Greg is guilty of playing like crap in spot minutes as well. Nate should have recognized that its useless to play anyone for less than 5 minutes now.
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 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does Sergio have AI syndrome?
/s
it's not likely at all that we will win, but I've followed this team all season and I'm not giving up an inch until the Rockets pry every living breath out of my soul
- trailblazersfan
by Screen Name on Apr 26, 2009 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe I'm expecting too much of him
but for a supposedly “heady, smart” player, Steve Blake has made some HORRIBLE decisions in the past two games. I never expect Blake to win games, but I sure don’t expect him to lose them (team effort, but ugh)
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 9:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
agreed
if he can’t provide steadyness when the pressure is on…then he isn’t really all that valuable to 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 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whatever happens in the rest of this series,
I’m going to be so glad not to have to watch the Rockets anymore. Aesthetically they are just brutal to watch — no fast breaks, very few pretty plays, lots of pushing and shoving (and admittedly great defense). The most exciting thing for Rockets fans is when the refs call fouls on the other team for breathing on Yao.
I’m also sick to death of Von Wafer’s mohawk.
Hit it. Yes he did. Ohhhh yeah.
by Badalona Baddie on Apr 26, 2009 9:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
and all I ask now is that the season not end on our homecourt.
Hit it. Yes he did. Ohhhh yeah.
by Badalona Baddie on Apr 26, 2009 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i once liked them -- but it's hard to by now
ignacio
by ignacio on Apr 26, 2009 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
reminds me of us last year.
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 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Postgame "show" here, with chat and video. Moderated.
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
by Norsktroll on Apr 26, 2009 9:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
One game at a time and the 4th quarter
I know the Blazers will be kicking themselves for letting this game go. But they’ll bounce back and play their hearts out.
Its obvious this game was lost in the 4th quarter by poor rebounding, turnovers, and bad decisions. The Rockets outhustled the Blazers for rebounds, but they also made the Blazers rotate on D and chase them around. The Blazers were usually not in position to box out or just plain failed to box out. Credit the Rockets for their ball movement and hustle. They just wanted it more.
On offense, the team stopped moving the ball and started watching each other. Roy made a few mental lapses and Blake as well. These aren’t the typical mistakes the Blazers make. All season they were one of the best 4th quarter teams. Tonight they just made too many errors.
Looking forward to Game 5 and see how they bounce back. Certain players I will be watching closely to see their mental toughness.
Life is not by chance. Basketball is life.
by blzrfan on Apr 26, 2009 9:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
there is something wrong
if they couldn’t play their hearts out today after fridays loss.
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 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think they did
their hearts weren’t the problem tonight.
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 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The heart was there, but the hustle wasn't there to clean up after the 1st miss
Life is not by chance. Basketball is life.
by blzrfan on Apr 26, 2009 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really admire Shane Battier. That is all.
by pxilpooshr on Apr 26, 2009 9:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
did you see Artest's pose after he manhandled Roy, Birdman-esque
by trailblazersfan on Apr 26, 2009 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really really like Battier too by the way
by trailblazersfan on Apr 26, 2009 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You mean after he stiff armed Roy and got the call?
No I refuse to admit to seeing that.
by pxilpooshr on Apr 26, 2009 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Artest gets away with so much on the defensive end it really is a joke
I saw Roy’s jersey being pulled live a couple times on my 17" low def screen an no ********* call
by trailblazersfan on Apr 26, 2009 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
count the number of steps he made on that move....
I had the whole bar counting out loud
"its tough to play with one eye, unless you're a pirate." Delonte West
"una canasta a Pau en la cara" Rudy
by Honka Playboy on Apr 26, 2009 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I now hate Blake and simply don't have the energy to care any more.
Let’s hope the Blazers can do the impossible…
I would like to formally retract any and every last drop of love I have ever shown Steve Blake. Personally apologies go out to jksnake99 and AK1984, Blake will choke away any chance Portland will ever attain at greatness.
ps... If any one has personal information concerning Blakes where abouts, please contact me at Blakemustbedeltwith@gmail.com
by Screen Name on Apr 26, 2009 9:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The imposssible is 3-0
This is merely improbable…
Proud member of Duck nation!
by skywaker9 on Apr 26, 2009 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
if you're going
to change your signature to call out one player when it was a total and utter team effort to choke that game away, you should probably make sure you at least spell “dealt” right.
The Michael Ruffin of BlazersEdge, cuz Amlmart said so.
by BlazersOrBust on Apr 26, 2009 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you,
I’m a little emotional right now. I’ll probably change my sig again tomorrow to avoid any knocking on my door coupled with unnecessary and uncomfortable interviews, but tonight, I simply want nothing more then for Blake to pack up and leave Portland. He is IMO not built for the pressure of the playoffs.
I would like to formally retract any and every last drop of love I have ever shown Steve Blake. Personally apologies go out to jksnake99 and AK1984, Blake will choke away any chance Portland will ever attain at greatness.
ps... If any one has personal information concerning Blakes where abouts, please contact me at Blakemustbedealtwith@gmail.com
by Screen Name on Apr 26, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You are a little emotional
He did not cost us the game, except that he outplayed both of his counterparts
"its tough to play with one eye, unless you're a pirate." Delonte West
"una canasta a Pau en la cara" Rudy
by Honka Playboy on Apr 26, 2009 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your probably right,
I just hope that the team checks and sees that the email addy was never made. I feel bad, still don’t like Blake, but take much solace in the experience were accumulating.
...breathing in, breathing out, trying to calm down...
...grumble, grumble, %$#@ Blake!!! grumble, grumble...
by Screen Name on Apr 26, 2009 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
When I say
You’re probably right
, I mean that you’re right in that I’m over emotional right now. Blake most certainly cost us this game.
...breathing in, breathing out, trying to calm down...
...grumble, grumble, %$#@ Blake!!! grumble, grumble...
by Screen Name on Apr 26, 2009 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
12:16 AM and I'm drinkin alone, it sucks to be an East coast fan
by trailblazersfan on Apr 26, 2009 9:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Major red flags for KP to get things done this summer
Point Guard is #1.
Backup PF Banger #2
Veteran SF scorer #3 (Although this could be Webster)
And no more sergio and frye, im sorry
"Grayg"
-Nate
by OSUBlazerfan on Apr 26, 2009 9:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WHOA
major oversight!
- Trade Travis Outlaw or cut him.
"Death is not final," Gita says. "If any man thinks that he slays, and if another thinks that he is slain, neither knows the truth. The Eternal in man cannot kill: the Eternal in man cannot die. The soul in man is neither born nor does it die. Weapons cannot cut it; fire cannot burn it; water cannot drown it.
The Bhagavad Gita
Rudy is amazing to have survived not only the Ariza flagrant but also several attempts by snipers to end his life (look for it at second 30 and again later. Credit to Norkstroll for this incredible documetary footage!):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siKWh0DkCz8
by Idog1976 on Apr 26, 2009 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its tough to let him go
"Grayg"
-Nate
by OSUBlazerfan on Apr 26, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't let Trout go
Although were Webster here….
Proud member of Duck nation!
by skywaker9 on Apr 26, 2009 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like the guy
and maybe he can get an apartment with Frye (that would make a great sitcom by the way) but no way I want him on this team anymore I’ve had it!
Either Nate goes or Outlaw goes since Nate is unable to realize Outlaw blows games. Ugh!
I like Nate so unless Poppovich is available I say trade Outlaw.
"Death is not final," Gita says. "If any man thinks that he slays, and if another thinks that he is slain, neither knows the truth. The Eternal in man cannot kill: the Eternal in man cannot die. The soul in man is neither born nor does it die. Weapons cannot cut it; fire cannot burn it; water cannot drown it.
The Bhagavad Gita
Rudy is amazing to have survived not only the Ariza flagrant but also several attempts by snipers to end his life (look for it at second 30 and again later. Credit to Norkstroll for this incredible documetary footage!):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siKWh0DkCz8
by Idog1976 on Apr 26, 2009 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
man I think banger backup PF is clearly needed for series like this.
good call.
by pxilpooshr on Apr 26, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t pretend to understand personnel, contracts or trades well enough to make particular suggestions.
by pxilpooshr on Apr 26, 2009 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember all
the goal was to make it to the show, everything else was supposed to be extra.
Hello Dum Dum
by ryryslyry on Apr 26, 2009 9:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nate screwed it up Im sorry i know it was to get to the playoffs
but once your their and you have the chance to win, dont choke
"Grayg"
-Nate
by OSUBlazerfan on Apr 26, 2009 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed, but...
it’s still SO frustrating to lose games in the same way you have won them all year
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 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least if we lose
We’re losing to a team I respect, not the Fakers…
Proud member of Duck nation!
by skywaker9 on Apr 26, 2009 9:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
True
I love Adelman and I respect the poo out of Battier (been hating his daggers in this series though).
I do however hate Scola and have grown to hate von Mohawk as well.
"Death is not final," Gita says. "If any man thinks that he slays, and if another thinks that he is slain, neither knows the truth. The Eternal in man cannot kill: the Eternal in man cannot die. The soul in man is neither born nor does it die. Weapons cannot cut it; fire cannot burn it; water cannot drown it.
The Bhagavad Gita
Rudy is amazing to have survived not only the Ariza flagrant but also several attempts by snipers to end his life (look for it at second 30 and again later. Credit to Norkstroll for this incredible documetary footage!):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siKWh0DkCz8
by Idog1976 on Apr 26, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dont forget Ron Ron
The NBA: Where Amazingly Bad Officiating Happens.
by The Roybot on Apr 26, 2009 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Blazers can still win this series
Wait.. wrong thread..
by amitp06 on Apr 26, 2009 9:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I want to be on the drugs you’re on. Just kidding.
by pxilpooshr on Apr 26, 2009 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
zing!
"Death is not final," Gita says. "If any man thinks that he slays, and if another thinks that he is slain, neither knows the truth. The Eternal in man cannot kill: the Eternal in man cannot die. The soul in man is neither born nor does it die. Weapons cannot cut it; fire cannot burn it; water cannot drown it.
The Bhagavad Gita
Rudy is amazing to have survived not only the Ariza flagrant but also several attempts by snipers to end his life (look for it at second 30 and again later. Credit to Norkstroll for this incredible documetary footage!):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siKWh0DkCz8
by Idog1976 on Apr 26, 2009 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We need to stop complaining about the refs. They won't listen to us, and the definitely won't read BEdge.
The BEdger previously known as BR7formvp.
by L-TrainFTW! on Apr 26, 2009 9:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nate should listen to us... at least when we are right
"Grayg"
-Nate
by OSUBlazerfan on Apr 26, 2009 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should and will are two totally different things.
The BEdger previously known as BR7formvp.
by L-TrainFTW! on Apr 26, 2009 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the reffing really wasn't that bad
that foul that they called on brooks against blake when the latter slipped, for example. refs did a good job in a difficult game to call IMO.
The Michael Ruffin of BlazersEdge, cuz Amlmart said so.
by BlazersOrBust on Apr 26, 2009 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
my sole complaint was the McKutchin calls on our centers especially Greg.
"Death is not final," Gita says. "If any man thinks that he slays, and if another thinks that he is slain, neither knows the truth. The Eternal in man cannot kill: the Eternal in man cannot die. The soul in man is neither born nor does it die. Weapons cannot cut it; fire cannot burn it; water cannot drown it.
The Bhagavad Gita
Rudy is amazing to have survived not only the Ariza flagrant but also several attempts by snipers to end his life (look for it at second 30 and again later. Credit to Norkstroll for this incredible documetary footage!):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siKWh0DkCz8
by Idog1976 on Apr 26, 2009 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
we should stop typing altogether.
Oh wait this is just cathartic release for the group isn’t it? Oh well, carry on.
by pxilpooshr on Apr 26, 2009 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
we kept doing one thing right
and then giving it right back. roy steals it, blake turns it right back over on the 4 on 3. joel grabs the offensive rebound and hucks it out of bounds. any number of times in the fourth quarter we got defensive stops and gave up offensive rebounds. we should have won this game. god, we had every chance in the world to win and kept on giving them right back.
The Michael Ruffin of BlazersEdge, cuz Amlmart said so.
by BlazersOrBust on Apr 26, 2009 9:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I
agree.
The BEdger previously known as BR7formvp.
by L-TrainFTW! on Apr 26, 2009 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man if Andre Miller was just 4 years younger...
"Grayg"
-Nate
by OSUBlazerfan on Apr 26, 2009 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
here comes the Hinrich mafia....
by trailblazersfan on Apr 26, 2009 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aaron Brooks: 24 minutes, 1-5, 5 pts
Kyle Lowry: 24 minute, 1-6, 4 pts
Who got torched tonight?
"its tough to play with one eye, unless you're a pirate." Delonte West
"una canasta a Pau en la cara" Rudy
by Honka Playboy on Apr 26, 2009 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
those guys aren't playoff caliber starters either
Blake was the best PG on the floor tonight. He’s about the 18th-20th best starting PG. I’d love him off our bench.
by jksnake99 on Apr 26, 2009 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oden epically failed to take advantage of his size advantage with Yao out
0 points, 0 O-rebs.
by jksnake99 on Apr 26, 2009 9:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yao was out for a grand total of four minutes.
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."
by Cablinasian on Apr 26, 2009 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Oden was in for two of those 4
"its tough to play with one eye, unless you're a pirate." Delonte West
"una canasta a Pau en la cara" Rudy
by Honka Playboy on Apr 26, 2009 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We looked like a bunch of rookies out there
Oh wait Rudy is not a rookie
by southern oregon on Apr 26, 2009 9:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Rudy is a player....and cerebral
"Grayg"
-Nate
by OSUBlazerfan on Apr 26, 2009 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Humor helps...
ERNIE ON TNT: (after video of Rasheed exiting the locker room at warp speed)… “Rasheed, scoreless on 0-for-7 shooting, didn’t even give us a ‘One Team Played Hard’ tonight…”
Pontiff of the Pryz for Prez Posse...
by timbo on Apr 26, 2009 9:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
it's boff teams played hard god bless good night come on tnt know your sheed
by trailblazersfan on Apr 26, 2009 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In that series??
I think Timbo got it right the first time. – Elgin
Tonight felt like the day you open the mail and receive an acceptance letter to your dream school: the University of Playoffs. - Ben Golliver, Apr 15 2009
by 22baylor on Apr 27, 2009 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's face it, Greg is a bust
I couldn’t believe it but I thought Greg would make a difference in this series. Wow ,I don’t think he even wants to play.
by dosumthungreg on Apr 26, 2009 9:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he's played good D this series
His offensive rebounding has disappeared though, which is disappointing.
by jksnake99 on Apr 26, 2009 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
All our offensive rebounding has disappeared
The NBA: Where Amazingly Bad Officiating Happens.
by The Roybot on Apr 26, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
definitely need to trade fo Gerald Wallace
by trailblazersfan on Apr 26, 2009 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Yao and the Rockets boxing out has something to do with it
Life is not by chance. Basketball is life.
by blzrfan on Apr 26, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
for sure
They have “manned up” on the boards.
by jksnake99 on Apr 26, 2009 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it was a matchup of strenghts
Portland came in #1 in offensive rebound. Houston is top 3 or 4 in defensive rebounding. apparently good defensive rebounding trumps good offensive rebounding
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 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the problem is houston
is using two guys just to box out greg when he is in, no one else on our team is coming down to help…the few times we did we had some success, yao is too much for joel on the offensive glass, as he is for most humans
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by PDXBuckeye on Apr 26, 2009 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dwight Howard gets owned by Yao on a regular basis
Asking Oden to make a leap in production from the regular season is wishful thinking.
Life is not by chance. Basketball is life.
by blzrfan on Apr 26, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the hype of "Players get to play more physical" got to peoples head about having Greg be able to explode onto the scene
The NBA: Where Amazingly Bad Officiating Happens.