2009-2010 Blazers Schedule
by Ben Golliver on Aug 4, 2009 11:10 AM PDT
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PrintThe Portland Trail Blazers released their 2009-2010 schedule earlier today.
Please vote on how many wins you foresee this season; click through to view the entire schedule. Or see a pretty formatted version on Blazers.com.
While you wait for some thoughts from Dave, here's a thorough analysis from Mike Barrett.
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PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS 2009-10 REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE
October
Tuesday Oct. 27 Houston 7:00 p.m.
Thursday Oct. 29 Denver 7:30 p.m. TNT
Saturday Oct. 31 at Houston 5:30 p.m.
November
Sunday Nov. 1 at Oklahoma City 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday Nov. 3 Atlanta 7:00 p.m.
Friday Nov. 6 San Antonio 7:30 p.m. ESPN
Sunday Nov. 8 Minnesota 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday Nov. 10 at Memphis 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday Nov. 11 at Minnesota 5:00 p.m.
Friday Nov. 13 at New Orleans 5:00 p.m.
Saturday Nov. 14 at Charlotte 4:00 p.m.
Monday Nov. 16 at Atlanta 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday Nov. 18 Detroit 7:00 p.m.
Friday Nov. 20 at Golden State 7:30 p.m.
Saturday Nov. 21 Minnesota 7:00 p.m.
Monday Nov. 23 Chicago 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Nov. 25 New Jersey 7:00 p.m.
Friday Nov. 27 Memphis 7:00 p.m.
Saturday Nov. 28 at Utah 6:00 p.m.
December
Tuesday Dec. 1 Miami 7:00 p.m.
Saturday Dec. 5 Houston 7:00 p.m.
Monday Dec. 7 at New York 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday Dec. 9 at Indiana 4:00 p.m.
Friday Dec. 11 at Cleveland 5:00 p.m. ESPN
Saturday Dec. 12 at Milwaukee 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday Dec. 15 Sacramento 7:00 p.m.
Thursday Dec. 17 Phoenix 7:30 p.m. TNT
Saturday Dec. 19 at Orlando 4:00 p.m.
Sunday Dec. 20 at Miami 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday Dec. 22 at Dallas 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday Dec. 23 at San Antonio 5:30 p.m.
Friday Dec. 25 Denver 7:30 p.m. ESPN
Monday Dec. 28 Philadelphia 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Dec. 30 L.A. Clippers 7:00 p.m.
January
Saturday Jan. 2 Golden State 7:00 p.m.
Monday Jan. 4 at L.A. Clippers 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday Jan. 5 Memphis 7:00 p.m.
Friday Jan. 8 L.A. Lakers 7:00 p.m.
Sunday Jan. 10 Cleveland 6:00 p.m. ESPN
Wednesday Jan. 13 Milwaukee 7:00 p.m.
Friday Jan. 15 Orlando 7:30 p.m. ESPN
Monday Jan. 18 at Washington 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday Jan. 20 at Philadelphia 4:00 p.m.
Friday Jan. 22 at Boston 4:30 p.m.
Saturday Jan. 23 at Detroit 4:30 p.m.
Monday Jan. 25 New Orleans 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Jan. 27 Utah 7:00 p.m.
Friday Jan. 29 at Houston 5:30 p.m.
Saturday Jan. 30 at Dallas 6:00 p.m.
February
Monday Feb. 1 Charlotte 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Feb. 3 at Utah 7:30 p.m. ESPN
Thursday Feb. 4 San Antonio 7:30 p.m. TNT
Saturday Feb. 6 L.A. Lakers 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday Feb. 9 Oklahoma City 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Feb. 10 at Phoenix 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday Feb. 16 L.A. Clippers 7:00 p.m.
Friday Feb. 19 Boston 7:30 p.m. ESPN
Sunday Feb. 21 Utah 7:30 p.m. ESPN
Tuesday Feb. 23 at New Jersey 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday Feb. 24 at Toronto 4:00 p.m.
Friday Feb. 26 at Chicago 5:00 p.m.
Saturday Feb. 27 at Minnesota 5:00 p.m.
March
Monday March 1 at Memphis 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday March 3 Indiana 7:00 p.m.
Sunday March 7 at Denver 7:30 p.m. ESPN
Tuesday March 9 Sacramento 7:00 p.m.
Thursday March 11 at Golden State 7:30 p.m. TNT
Friday March 12 at Sacramento 7:00 p.m.
Sunday March 14 Toronto 6:00 p.m.
Friday March 19 Washington 7:00 p.m.
Sunday March 21 at Phoenix 7:30 p.m. ESPN
Thursday March 25 Dallas 7:30 p.m. TNT
Saturday March 27 at New Orleans 5:00 p.m.
Sunday March 28 at Oklahoma City 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday March 31 New York 7:00 p.m.
April
Thursday April 1 at Denver 7:30 p.m. TNT
Saturday April 3 at Sacramento 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday April 7 at L.A. Clippers 7:30 p.m.
Friday April 9 Dallas 7:00 p.m.
Sunday April 11 at L.A. Lakers 12:30 p.m. ABC
Monday April 12 Oklahoma City 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday April 14 Golden State 7:30 p.m.
*All times Pacific
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58 wins
Stats and Thoughts:
Monthly breakdown, based on 08-09 records:
Oct .650 (3)
Nov .431 (16)
Dec .526 (15)
Jan .534 (15)
Feb .499 (13)
Mar .402 (13)
Apr .447 (7)
So, let’s hope for a quick start in October/November to propel us through the Dec/Jan rough patch, then try to go on a big March run.
West Non-Conference Schedule:
this is favorable to us
LAL 2 home, 1 away
San Antonio 2 home, 1 away
Phoenix 1 home, 2 away
New Orleans 1 home, 2 away
other 6 teams are all 2/2
if we can protect home court early it’s not inconceivable that we could go to New Orleans at 9-0
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
Why is it "Non-conference" and not "non-division?"
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sorry, should be non-division
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
This is the first thing I looked up
what differentiates temas schedule difficulty is which team do they only play 3 times. Well Douglast beat me to it (darn work), but as you can see the f team we only play 3 times this season are San Antonio, L@kers, Phoenix , and New Orleans. Therefore the Blazers schedule will be easier than most teams since these are all teams with winning records.
Last year was not as easy, which means we should be able to match last years record if not easily go into the 60’s. I love that if it comes down to a tie-break with LAL, we have the same advantage that Houston held over us last year.
Does anyone know which team we played 3 times last season?
I know I can look it up (and will later), but if someone has the information already, it would be good for perspective. Information about other Western playoff teams this year and what team they play thrice would be good too, although I suspect I’ll have to do that one myself.
Last year
Dallas, Golden State, Houston, Sacramento.
I’ll post my analysis tomorrow (hopefully, work is suddenly hitting hard), and will try to mention who the other Western contenders have for three games. If I forget, remind me in the comments and I’ll post it.
When I rule the world, everyone will know how to use Excel.
http://www.nba.com/blazers/schedule/index.html
system is not doing so hot with tables right now.
by Ben Golliver on Aug 4, 2009 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions
My thoughts here
First Observations on the Blazers Schedule
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
My notes:
1. The “home” (and season) opener is against Houston slated for the American Airlines Arena in Miami, FL. Huh?
2. The November schedule looks fairly light so the Blazers need to get off to a flying start.
3. Their longest road stint is a five game trip in November involving Memphis, Minnesota, New Orleans, Charlotte and Atlanta.
4. December has a nasty stretch of two four game away trips with two home games (and a week) in between. The back end is a series of games against Orlando, Miami, Dallas and San Antonio. Ouch.
5. Christmas Day has a home game against Denver.
6. The season ends with two home games against OKC and Golden State. The defense will need to be good against these high scoring teams if the Blazers are in a last minute battle for seeding.
I like the Blazers for a similar record to last season. I voted for 55-57 wins.
1. Is an errror
Press releases for both teams say its at the RG and the RG schedule is clear that day.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
That's a relief
Thanks, I was just about to investigate further. I immediately thought of a scheduling conflict or some strange promotional exercise.
Given that every single home game will be sold out
There is no way the Blazers would give up that $.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Unless
Stern ponied up with some serious dollars and a contractual obligation to actually host an All-Star weekend in the Rose City. Yeah I know, fat chance right?
I have a feeling if this ASG in Dallas goes well
They’re going to go the way of the NCAA and start hosting all of them in impersonal domes.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
It's all about the amenities
Accomodation and other commercial spinoffs. I’m sure that’s always been the holdup here.
they would have to either beat lakers, spurs, jazz and mavs to do that...
all teams that have alot more experience in deep playoffs. id love it but im not betting any of my money on that. experience is huge, i finally came to admit that to myself last year.
Experience is huge
but so is Greg Oden!!
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ESPN making weather predcitions?
Feb. 4: San Antonio at Portland (TNT)
Looking into the crystal ball, we foresee a late night of television watching while the snow piles up outside and a snow day from school awaits the kids the following morning.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=sheridan_chris&page=ScheduleHighlights-090804
The NBA: Where amazingly bad officiating happens, is encouraged, and rewarded.
Very nice
I could smell a sweep. Especially if the Lakers are secure in their playoff position before that last game (which I hope they are not but more likely than not they will).
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
60+ wins guys?
yeeesh. to me teams just dont always get better and better. sometimes they stagnate. jazz were up and coming when they made conference finals a couple years ago and so were hornets.
sometiems injuries and just random stuff happens and maybe west is harder this year. i looked at okc and other teams and thought: those wont be easy wins. to me id be happy with same amount of wins as last year with being a little more competative in the playoffs.
That's my feeling too
I’d be happy if they managed an identical record. I’d take that if a djinn offered that to me pre-season over the chance to improve.
to see it broken down
I did just that in one of the other threads. 61-21 is very possible with this schedule
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by usmcr3049 on Aug 4, 2009 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Anyone know when the mini packs will be announced?
Curious to know what games I’ll get with my 1/4 season “Weekend” pack.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
That's a darn good question. I count 8, including
Houston, Utah, Lakers, & Cleveland
1/4 Season Weekend Pack just purchased.
So 3 weekday games added then?
Rubio, trades, or free agency.
by by on Aug 4, 2009 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
They'll send an e-mail out next week
But they have more than enough weekend games, even if you drop either or both Laker games and the Cleveland game. I think they may also consider “Thursday” as the “Weekend”.
Also, I think the 11 games includes 1 pre-season game.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
The Weekend 1/4 Season
Thurs: Denver, Phoenix, San Antonio, Dallas
Fri: San Antonio, Memphis, Denver, LAL, Orlando, Boston, Wash, Dallas
Sat: Minn, Houston, GS, LAL
Sun: Minn, Cleveland, Toronto
Worst Case:
1x Pre-Season
2x Minn
1x Memphis
1x Wash
1x GS
1x Toronto
1x Phoenix
1x Houston
2x Other
Still, I like the odds.
by by on Aug 4, 2009 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
from Mike Barret's Blog
Last season you probably heard us talk so often about Portland constantly catching teams on the second of back-to-back sets. This happened 27 times, and the Blazers were a staggering 23-4 in these games. Needless to say, it’s a huge plus to catch a team that is tired. This season, the Blazers will only meet teams playing the second of a back to back 14 times. That’s a huge difference.
This might be more significant than we realize
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
Although a lot of those games
Were our ridiculous comebacks (like vs. Indiana, down 19, etc.) and so if we can do a better job of not falling behind big this should not be a serious issue.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
when you consider "comeback" could well mean: other team ran out of gas
that is a significant note. The problem with all our “improved record over last year” hopes, is that it tends to look at the positives (Oden better, Miller, more experience) without considering whatever negatives, such as this. So, I am thinking maybe a bit (few games) better than last year is fair hope. But we need some good fortune, particularly health. With health, we are definately dangerous.
After reading Barrett's blog I am thinking 54 wins....
much tougher schedule this year, don’t catch near as many teams on the second inight of back-to-backs.
Well..
We only play the Lakers 3x this year and two of those are in the Rose Garden.
Also, I’m loving that we have 18 games on national TV this year and 10 of them are at home! All of our games vs. Denver are on national TV. I absolutely have to see Cleveland this year with Shaq. Looks like an exciting schedule! I can’t wait for the season to start. My guess is 56-68 wins by the way. I think even with a tougher schedule, Miller and (hopefully) an improved Oden will net us +2-4 wins.
Regarding Hedo Türkoğlu:
Look at the bright side, Blazers fans -- you dodged a bullet. He peaked statistically two years ago. He's allegedly 30 but could be closer to 32 or 33 for all we know. (Do you trust Turkish birth certificates? And isn't it weird that he played four years of pro ball in Turkey in the 1990s?)
- Bill Simmons of ESPN.com
My call: 58 wins and a loss to the Cavs in the Finals.
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by timbo on Aug 4, 2009 11:51 AM PDT reply actions 3 recs
I hope your posting that over at SSR!
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Look at the close of the season.
@OKC – W
NYN – W
@DEN – L
@SAC – W
@LAC – W
DAL – W
@LAL – L
OKC – W
GSW – W
A very gettable 7-2 to close the season sounds good to me, thoughthe Blazers play 3 back-to-backs in the last 10 games.
I know less than half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.
So does this mean we should start trolling over at the Dream Shake right now?
We need to get ready for the 27th.
of october.
Gives me time to polish my spreadsheets
When I rule the world, everyone will know how to use Excel.
As far as I know
my kids don’t comment. I think I’d know.
But just in case, does your dad live in Scotland?
When I rule the world, everyone will know how to use Excel.
Season defining games..
Rough back-backs all on the road:
Toughest trip by far next year..
- 12/18 & 12/19 vs. Orlando and then Miami
- 12/22 & 12/23 vs. Dallas and San Antonio
(That’s 4 games in 5 days.. in one road trip all vs. playoff teams from last year..)
- 1/29 & 1/30 vs. Houston & Dallas
- 1/22 & 1/23 vs. Boston & Detroit
Regarding Hedo Türkoğlu:
Look at the bright side, Blazers fans -- you dodged a bullet. He peaked statistically two years ago. He's allegedly 30 but could be closer to 32 or 33 for all we know. (Do you trust Turkish birth certificates? And isn't it weird that he played four years of pro ball in Turkey in the 1990s?)
- Bill Simmons of ESPN.com
Basically..
We’ll know a LOT about the Blazer’s season after Christmas.
Regarding Hedo Türkoğlu:
Look at the bright side, Blazers fans -- you dodged a bullet. He peaked statistically two years ago. He's allegedly 30 but could be closer to 32 or 33 for all we know. (Do you trust Turkish birth certificates? And isn't it weird that he played four years of pro ball in Turkey in the 1990s?)
- Bill Simmons of ESPN.com
17 games on national tv
wow, of course they do this the first time I get league pass, but great to see espn and what not sees what’s up
Probably more than that
I have a feeling some of ours will be picked up by ESPN/ABC late in the year since they pick games late that are important.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
A lot of people like watching the Blazers
A young and talented team with some fun players to watch (Roy, Rudy, Aldridge) as well as the greatest question mark in the NBA: Greg Oden.
Something about reaching 61+ wins
It just seems like such a mysterious number, kind of odd to me. I feel like its the measuring stick between teams that are “There” and teams that are trying to make it “There”
"It’s tough," Martinez said. "This is my house. This is my home."
We'll miss you, Vic
THE BACK-TO-BACKS ARE THE BIGGEST DEAL
As Barrett wrote in his blog, we caught a ton of games last year whrre the opponent was coming off of another game the night before. It happened 27 times last year and we were 23-4 in those games.\
That number is significantly down this season. I’m not saying we can’t win those games if the team is fully rested/at full strength, but it’s all that much easier when they are a bit tired out
by rip_city_swagger on Aug 4, 2009 12:15 PM PDT reply actions
How "significantly" is down?
If you happen to know the number…
"It’s tough," Martinez said. "This is my house. This is my home."
We'll miss you, Vic
by BLAZER_FAN_199 on Aug 4, 2009 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
only 14 of those this season down from 27, thats a big drop
by rip_city_swagger on Aug 4, 2009 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Indeed it is
I still have full confidence in our team to go out there every night and throw everything they have at their opponent. They’ll be fine.
"It’s tough," Martinez said. "This is my house. This is my home."
We'll miss you, Vic
by BLAZER_FAN_199 on Aug 4, 2009 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I can't wait for the weekend of January 8-10...
First on January 8 the L*kers come to town.
Then on January 10 Lebron comes to Portland.
Those are 2 games that you can count me in on.
Red Hot and Rolling
Are there days again where all teams play?
"I'm addicted to polo y'all...respect my fresh" - Travis25Outlaw
All 82 Trail Blazers games will air locally on KGW-8, Comcast SportsNet, ABC, ESPN or TNT. Portland's complete broadcast schedule will be available in the coming weeks
Trade for Luis Amundson!!Do it KP!!
does that mean all games on kgw?
or is it spread out through all of the networks
Trade for Luis Amundson!!Do it KP!!
oh i thought it was like all games on kgw
got my excited for a sec, o well. Time to call comcast and start ranting
Trade for Luis Amundson!!Do it KP!!
Comcast might be willing to deal
They just reached a deal over ESPN360 and ESPNU, both of which they had been fighting with Disney on for years.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
No way they'd all be on KGW
NBC would have their heads for interrupting their prime-time programming too often.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
That's Right
They’re going to make us watch Leno five nights a week whether we like it or not.
I think KGW said
That NBC allows networks a certain number of nights a year that they can interrupt for local programs. Most of those tend to be weekend games for that reason, lower rated shows are replaced by higher-rated games.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
54 wins seems easily attainable
I voted for for 60 wins though because none of the teams on the schedule this year scare me! I counted 15 games I thought we would lose and added another 7 loses for fudge factor. That lands me at an even 60. Rip City!!
54 wins is never easily attainable
This is the Western Conference we’re talking about here.
TNT is announcing a delay for all 7:30 games
While we wait for “very funny” commercials to finish, and Chuck tell us all about the previous game. We will now switch over to a game in progress ca. in the 2nd quarter.
"I'm addicted to polo y'all...respect my fresh" - Travis25Outlaw
No what's the worst
Is that they actually delay the start of the game until the first one finishes. At the Houston game, the famous B-Roy game in November last year, it didn’t start until 7:45-7:50 because of that.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
That would be nice. I was more mad when they didn't delay it for a game.
"I'm addicted to polo y'all...respect my fresh" - Travis25Outlaw
See generally I would rather they start the game
Because most of the time you only miss the first few minutes. That’s what ESPN does.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Why don't they just reschedule all their 2nd games to 8pm start?
Dummies. - Elgin
Without you out there, we're nowhere here
Dead air risk
If you’re watching a game that starts at 5 PM, there is a very good chance that it ends before 7:30 (or very close to it). Therefore they’d have 30 minutes to fill and risk losing casual fans who don’t want to wait out the break between games.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Just fill it with clips of Barkley sayig "this is turrible"
by Escrote on Aug 4, 2009 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
good idea!
"It’s tough," Martinez said. "This is my house. This is my home."
We'll miss you, Vic
by BLAZER_FAN_199 on Aug 4, 2009 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
19 Back-To-Backs not so bad?
According to this handy-dandy little report by Mr. Blogfather:
http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-43-9/Lessons-from-the-Schedule.html
Only 8 teams have a fewer number of back-to-back games in the league. Also, with most of the sets Portland plays involving the stronger team first, it doesn’t look so bad at all.
Yes! Yes! In the face!
Here are the teams
New York Knicks 18
Boston Celtics 18
Miami Heat 18
Cleveland Cavaliers 18
Oklahoma City Thunder 18
San Antonio Spurs 17
New Orleans Hornets 16
Just another reason to think the Blazers could be very good this year, their schedule is very favorable.
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The first 3 games..
At home vs. Houston
At home vs. Denver
On road vs. Houston
Those first 3 games are pivotal if you ask me. Yao Ming or not, they were both playoff contenders. We need to get the bad taste out of our mouths regarding the Rockets too.
Regarding Hedo Türkoğlu:
Look at the bright side, Blazers fans -- you dodged a bullet. He peaked statistically two years ago. He's allegedly 30 but could be closer to 32 or 33 for all we know. (Do you trust Turkish birth certificates? And isn't it weird that he played four years of pro ball in Turkey in the 1990s?)
- Bill Simmons of ESPN.com
For the record,
60 wins is what I came up with when I went through the schedule game-by-game.
Regarding playing fewer teams playing on the second night of a back-to-back: some fairly large studies of this suggest its worth about 2 points. The Blazers won 6 games in during the entire season by 2 or fewer points or after OT in 82 games. So, a rough estimate is that playing teams on the second night of a back-to-back 13 fewer times will probably costs the Blazers 2 wins or so. Only playing the Lakers and Spurs once away each probably makes up for that.
Hey Ben...
…the first poll option really ought to be “45 or fewer”.
Or better yet, get that option out of there altogether. This team is going to roll.
Portland Trail Blazers, Future World Champions 2010-2021.
57 Wins
Tough 6 or 7 game out in the Western Semis. Maybe sneak into the WCF, but I doubt it.
thiink about it
we lost a lot of BS games Philly twice, Clips, OKC, the hedo bank, the cavs game, all our OT games we lost. With exp we can win those and be at 60 win team
if you are going to use that rational you have to account for the few games we won but probably shouldn't have...
Houston comes to mind first.
New York too
They had a foul to give, probably should have used it.
More games we shouldn't have won
Hornets when Chris Paul went down.
Spurs when Tim Duncan was trying to play through an injury and Popovich wouldn’t let him back in the game.
Knicks in NY and Wizards in DC, both of which should have beaten us but just collapsed late.
And there were a lot more injury-depleted opponents and iffy wins.
No more Sunday afternoon games
Last year, the Blazers’ tix office told me they practically begged the league for more Sunday afternoon games. This year, all our Sunday home games are at 6:00 or 7:30. Even the xmas game is 7:30.
Not one single day game for the kids on the whole schedule. Disappointing. Maybe they’ll stop bothering to sell those pesky kid size jerseys, too.
yeah that is disappointing
I loved taking my daugther to 1 or 2 of the 3pm start games. Guess the next best thing is a Friday or Saturday night
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
Heh..
Have you SEEN what the Blazer dancers wear and how they dance? That’s not even mentioning the drunk idiots and people yelling obscenities at the floor. I feel bad for ushers. That’s a rough job. I mean I love all of these things personally, but I’m 32. Sometimes I wonder how on earth dads take their pre-teen sons to these games. The entertainment is really suited for adults or at least young teenagers. I’d definitely rate Blazer games as a PG-13 experience. Heh. For the Sunday afternoon games, was everything the same in terms of dancers, serving beer and such? That’s probably a stupid question but eh, maybe it is.
Regarding Hedo Türkoğlu:
Look at the bright side, Blazers fans -- you dodged a bullet. He peaked statistically two years ago. He's allegedly 30 but could be closer to 32 or 33 for all we know. (Do you trust Turkish birth certificates? And isn't it weird that he played four years of pro ball in Turkey in the 1990s?)
- Bill Simmons of ESPN.com
Don't forget the ear-shattering sound effects and music
I’m not judging people who take small kids to these games, but it’s definitely something I wouldn’t do. If nothing else it can’t be good for their ears. I find it painful and I’m an adult.
Blazer Fan
by leeroyjenkins on Aug 5, 2009 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions
“Were our ridiculous comebacks (like vs. Indiana, down 19, etc.) and so if we can do a better job of not falling behind big this should not be a serious issue.”
Yes this year I’d like to not have to see them dig themselves out of a deep hole night after night.
And as they hold their own early in the game I also want to see them not let up.
Having more players than available minutes may help motivate them to keep up their intensity.
Although, in the long run, I think their player glut will lose them a few players who decide that their career is better served by being a starter on a crappy team rather than sitting on the bench all game long on a championship contender.
58/59
Hopefully be happily surprised like last year. Breaking it down…
19 back to backs (38 games). Of those, 30 are away. Of those 30 b2b away games, 17 are at ’09 playoff teams. I give us 20-18.
10 stand-alone away games. Of those only 1 is a Western playoff team. I give us 6-4.
34 stand-alone home games. I give us two losses (CLE) 33-1.
Total: 59-23
Home: 39-2 (CLE, S.A.)
Away: 20-21
Einstein says: The key to 60+ is winning away from home.
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