Spain vs. France: Gameday Open Thread
by Ben Golliver on Sep 17, 2009 10:28 AM PDT
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You can feel the intensity leaking off Casey Holdahl's blog post as he hotly anticipates today's big time EuroBasket showdown between Spain and France.
Spain v. France is a classic clash of experience versus youth. Spain isn't an old team by any stretch, but the core group of Pau Gasol, Juan Carlos Navarro, Jorge Garbajosa and Felipe Reyes has been playing together at EuroBasket since 2001, with the likes of Rudy Fernandez, Marc Gasol, Carlos Cabezas and Alex Mumbru all returning from the 2006 World Championship team. They've played in big games. They can handle the pressure.
The French, at least as it pertains to the current roster, are the exact opposite. This is the first time this group, with Tony Parker, Boris Diaw, Nicolas Batum, Ronni Turiaf and Florent Pietrus have played together for an extended period of time. You could look at that one of two ways. The positive spin is that they're young and still, in some respects, getting to know each other, so they're likely to improve every game. The flip side is that they've never been in this situation before as the favorites in the knockout round against a team most observers would consider the second best in the world...
jay aych over at The Painted Area chimes in with a must-read preview as well...
Think France matches up well on the perimeter, and Batum's size could give Navarro trouble. But I have serious questions about how the French big men defend on the block. They're giving up some size to the Gasol Bros. and they have a tendency to pick up fouls. Though, putting Pau on the foul line might not be a bad idea.
Have to go with the Spaniards in this one. France will need to prove they can knock down a good rate of perimeter jumpers to have a chance. If France can find a way to keep the Spanish defense honest, then they can make things interesting.
But to boil this down to bloodsport simplicity... In the red/yellowish corner: Rudy Fernandez and Victor Claver. In the red/blueish corner: Nic Batum. It was truly fascinating to see how evenly split you guys were over which side to root for.
The game tips at Noon Pacific so you've got just a little less than two hours to burn. Until then, I imagine you'll probably just be gazing at Rudy in Spanish Esquire.
To watch the game: ESPN360.com. If you've never used it before, I recommend going through the setup process early and giving it a test run prior to noon. If you've got other links to the video or audio of the game, please drop them in the comments of this thread.
Share your in-game thoughts, observations and play-by-play calls below. I'll be watching/commenting along with you.
-- Ben (benjamin.golliver@gmail.com
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Let's go Blazers, let's go! (clap-clap)
Personally, I don’t care who wins as long as the 2 Blazers and the future Blazer perform well.
Blazers win!
by The X-man on Sep 17, 2009 10:44 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
Yes please?
Come on you gotta listen unto me,
lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
by HurraKane212 on Sep 17, 2009 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions
There will be one. Currently Serbia is still playing Russia and leading 66-56 in the third.
There's Gotta Be More To Life
My guess is that the game cast will show up here once the game starts
http://live.fibaeurope.com/netcasting/Default.asp
Do you think that is right?
I get the paper, so I don't care!
by Name's Ash on Sep 17, 2009 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
ESPN360 will not let me watch due to my internet provider??
Is there anywhere else to watch the game?
Link please!!!
Big D from Blog-A-Bull - "Pritchard is such a genius that teams just give him players for free."
Greg Oden - The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946
by FiveOhThree-RipCity!! on Sep 17, 2009 10:50 AM PDT reply actions
try channelsurfing.net atdhe justin.tv or ustream
Come on you gotta listen unto me,
lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
by HurraKane212 on Sep 17, 2009 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Thanks!
Big D from Blog-A-Bull - "Pritchard is such a genius that teams just give him players for free."
Greg Oden - The only other rookie with more than 500 points, 400 rebounds, and 65 blocks in under 1400 minutes played. Since 1946
by FiveOhThree-RipCity!! on Sep 17, 2009 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions
claro
"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 Sep 17, 2009 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions
tengo que comer algo pero despues de eso si
Fue mas que quieres saber?
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
My goal
All three of our guys play well and none of them gets hurt.
And then late in the game Pau Gasol goes down with a season-ending knee injury (or not).
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
all I know is
both of our players better come out injury free.
S
The Princess of Blazersedge
Sport is my boyfriend
meh
i’m still kind of bitter about that . I mean how anti climactic KP… I waited all day during the draft and we get……….
………. Victor Claver
Im so excited I can hardly contain myself
S
The Princess of Blazersedge
Sport is my boyfriend
He is good, but of course it’s not instant gratification. More like investing in something that will pay dividends later.
There's Gotta Be More To Life
welcome to...
the INFERNO
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
I want Batum to dunk on Gasol for a 3rd time,
that is all…
Come on you gotta listen unto me,
lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
On the contrary
He’s thinking: “I…think I’ll stay over here for a little while…and live to make another fiddy mill.”
Honor Alaa Abdelnaby.
First in the NBA. At least alphabetically
by jstbeachy on Sep 17, 2009 10:59 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Wanna laugh while we wait? KP tricked the Bulls/Nuggets in giving us three draft picks for a guy who shoots 23% from the line.
http://www.blogabull.com/2009/9/14/1030643/omer-asik-cant-shoot-free-throws
Those are now Pendergraph, Mills, and the pick to trade up for Claver.
There's Gotta Be More To Life
I dont care who you are...
That’s funny right there.
Blazers win!
by The X-man on Sep 17, 2009 11:10 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
His 2-point percentage is outstanding, however
"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 Sep 17, 2009 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions
As much as that trade was dumb,
Omer Asik still looks to be a serviceable big – which is a valuable commodity.
But no, he can’t hit FT’s right now. He’s like Ben Wallace. [Only obviously: -able to dunk/layup on offense, and actually do things on O: and -much worse on Defense] :P
I support the Tornado Release [See: Joakim Noah]
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Will have to get used to no pics in game day threads again :)
Unless SBN and people have updated their bandwidth
There's Gotta Be More To Life
A good laugh is shared by all when Pau attempts to show his new muscles, and Rudy pops the balloons
Blazers win!
by The X-man on Sep 17, 2009 11:13 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
lol
"Goals are good. Plans are better." -Ben.
by Sabonis4Ever on Sep 17, 2009 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Pau tells Rudy the L@kers will win in the Rose Garden this year
"BEER IS LIVING PROOF THAT GOD LOVES US"
- Benjamin Franklin-
by We-B-Dunkin on Sep 17, 2009 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions
At least they have separate towels
"Goals are good. Plans are better." -Ben.
by Sabonis4Ever on Sep 17, 2009 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions
Serbia beats Russia, advances to semifinals and secures berth for 2010 world championships
There's Gotta Be More To Life
Dolje Rusi!
Is Russia out?
"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 Sep 17, 2009 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions
quit going OT in the GD thread
Ha for big man coach!
by prezofdeath on Sep 17, 2009 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions
there's a topic?
"Fernandez, to my eyes, is the Blazer who walks that walk most comfortably. A lot of Portland's fans (egged on, dare I say, by their local broadcasters) lament things like how Ron Artest or Yao Ming get to hit Brandon Roy's arms.
But I suspect Fernandez sees all that and thinks: We get to hit arms! Cool!"
http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-39-135/On-Playoff-Experience.html
macho man
my junk is bigger than rudy`s. just give me a second to put this shirt down my trunks and i`ll show him!!!!
LGF.
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
by Cablinasian on Sep 17, 2009 11:48 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Les Bleus!
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
by Cablinasian on Sep 17, 2009 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Go FRANCE!!!
"Fernandez, to my eyes, is the Blazer who walks that walk most comfortably. A lot of Portland's fans (egged on, dare I say, by their local broadcasters) lament things like how Ron Artest or Yao Ming get to hit Brandon Roy's arms.
But I suspect Fernandez sees all that and thinks: We get to hit arms! Cool!"
http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-39-135/On-Playoff-Experience.html
by ratbastird on Sep 17, 2009 11:50 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Go SPAIN!!!
"Fernandez, to my eyes, is the Blazer who walks that walk most comfortably. A lot of Portland's fans (egged on, dare I say, by their local broadcasters) lament things like how Ron Artest or Yao Ming get to hit Brandon Roy's arms.
But I suspect Fernandez sees all that and thinks: We get to hit arms! Cool!"
http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-39-135/On-Playoff-Experience.html
by ratbastird on Sep 17, 2009 11:50 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs
wait... where are the cheerleaders???
I want to root for them!
"Fernandez, to my eyes, is the Blazer who walks that walk most comfortably. A lot of Portland's fans (egged on, dare I say, by their local broadcasters) lament things like how Ron Artest or Yao Ming get to hit Brandon Roy's arms.
But I suspect Fernandez sees all that and thinks: We get to hit arms! Cool!"
http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-39-135/On-Playoff-Experience.html
GO SPELLING!!!
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by The Arkitect on Sep 17, 2009 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions
He spelled it correctly. Link.
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
by Cablinasian on Sep 17, 2009 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
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by prezofdeath on Sep 17, 2009 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions
I think you mean the Cablinasian Technology Center. The CTC is focused on delivering the truth to the Blazersedge masses.
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
by Cablinasian on Sep 17, 2009 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions
flagged.
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
by Cablinasian on Sep 17, 2009 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions
for AWESOMENESS?!
You wouldn't know traveling if it drove up in a greyhound bus. -- Larry Bird Lewis
by prezofdeath on Sep 17, 2009 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions
rec’d.
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
by Cablinasian on Sep 17, 2009 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions
Dual monitor setup was made for a time like this
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
amen
You wouldn't know traveling if it drove up in a greyhound bus. -- Larry Bird Lewis
by prezofdeath on Sep 17, 2009 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh how I love that universities get full access to ESPN360...
Grad students like me can goof off and watch Rudy and Nic do their thang.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
boo yahhhhhhhhh
You wouldn't know traveling if it drove up in a greyhound bus. -- Larry Bird Lewis
by prezofdeath on Sep 17, 2009 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions
French announcers…i think…lol
http://atdhe.net/9127/watch-russia-vs-serbia
Here is a link if you have Veetle (free plugin for all browsers)
http://www.veetle.com/viewChannel.php?cid=4965075a92c16
Welcome Juwan Howard. I hate you (from your time with the Mavs).
I don't care too much-- I mostly want Rudy, Victor and Nic to play well and stay healthy
but I think I will find myself rooting for France.
ESPN 360 appears to be on tape delay.
They’re just starting the Servia/Russia game.
Here is the justin.tv link for the france/spain game:
http://www.justin.tv/jvasqblas3
"Ain't nothin' in this world for free."
same.
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
by Cablinasian on Sep 17, 2009 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Video now live on ESPN 360
They just activated the link.
They are playing “We will Rock you” in the background.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
We will we will ROCK YOU!
You wouldn't know traveling if it drove up in a greyhound bus. -- Larry Bird Lewis
Can I get a wooooooooooooooooooot wooooooooot in this place?!?!
You wouldn't know traveling if it drove up in a greyhound bus. -- Larry Bird Lewis
not sure what team benefits.
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
by Cablinasian on Sep 17, 2009 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions
reyes is the best
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
BATUUUUM!!
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
whoa batum tried clyde the glide
You wouldn't know traveling if it drove up in a greyhound bus. -- Larry Bird Lewis
haahahhah
You wouldn't know traveling if it drove up in a greyhound bus. -- Larry Bird Lewis
by prezofdeath on Sep 17, 2009 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
ruuuuuudy!!!!!! 333333333
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
am i missing something here?
love is my religion :)
by dougall5505 on Sep 17, 2009 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions
you must be behind
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
Man this announcer makes the guys who did UNLV-OSU sound smooth.
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
man, its better than the justin.tv link...crazy talking spaniards are ridiculous!
"Ain't nothin' in this world for free."
are you kidding?!?
This crazy spaniard is the best announcer I’ve never understood!!
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
by idoltime on Sep 17, 2009 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Stupid open thread is thirty seconds ahead. Anticlimactic.
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
o i see. thats why everyone is ahead. why are they ahead?
love is my religion :)
by dougall5505 on Sep 17, 2009 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions
RUDYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!
UNO DOS TRES!
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Wooooooooooooooooooooooooot
You wouldn't know traveling if it drove up in a greyhound bus. -- Larry Bird Lewis
wow Turiaf
ridiculous
You wouldn't know traveling if it drove up in a greyhound bus. -- Larry Bird Lewis
Batum loves bringing the ball up the court.
loves it.
the poster formerly known as sergioftw, in recovery
This announcer is terrible
seriously its 3-3 and has the making of classic?
by Starvin' Marvin on Sep 17, 2009 12:07 PM PDT reply actions
Navarro will not be draining threes on Batum as he did vs. Poland.
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
no chance
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
oooorrr then again!!!!
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
Rudy = ballllllllllllllller
You wouldn't know traveling if it drove up in a greyhound bus. -- Larry Bird Lewis
by prezofdeath on Sep 17, 2009 12:08 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Wow TP with the insane layup.
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
deeeeee-ow!
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
TP is the Travis Outlaw of Europlay. One foot inside the three point line.
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
dude terry porter is retired....get over it
by tevisthe4th on Sep 17, 2009 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions
#30
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
by Cablinasian on Sep 17, 2009 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions
even though he scored, Pau's falldown was hilarious
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
hahaha ridiculous
You wouldn't know traveling if it drove up in a greyhound bus. -- Larry Bird Lewis
by prezofdeath on Sep 17, 2009 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions
he was balling in the Serbia game
You wouldn't know traveling if it drove up in a greyhound bus. -- Larry Bird Lewis
by prezofdeath on Sep 17, 2009 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions
this will be the best game of the tournament
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
when does France go to hack-a-Pau?
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
In the final minutes, when he always chokes at the FT line
Welcome Juwan Howard. I hate you (from your time with the Mavs).
hey, the ESPN announcer only mispronounced Gonzaga by a little bit
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
I <3 rudy
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
vicarious flag
for Twiggs
You wouldn't know traveling if it drove up in a greyhound bus. -- Larry Bird Lewis
by prezofdeath on Sep 17, 2009 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions
reeeeckeee ruuuubeeeeoooo
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
rudy looks like he’s playing on fast forward
by Ben Golliver on Sep 17, 2009 12:12 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I like Rubio's point-for-screen, ignore-and-shoot-three combo
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
Beautiful game.
You wouldn't know traveling if it drove up in a greyhound bus. -- Larry Bird Lewis
by prezofdeath on Sep 17, 2009 12:13 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
the number of turnovers already is ridiculous
6 for France?!
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
batum gmyft
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
give me your fake ta tas??
You wouldn't know traveling if it drove up in a greyhound bus. -- Larry Bird Lewis
by prezofdeath on Sep 17, 2009 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions
they could get more if they just passed to each other...
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
ooh nic...
"its tough to play with one eye, unless you're a pirate." Delonte West
"una canasta a Pau en la cara" Rudy
I love the Euro fast break. SPRINT! SPRINT TO THE THREE POINT LINE!
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
I keep waiting for the espn annoucer
to say something like
“Reggie… passes to the man… annnnd boom goes the dynamite”.
"Ain't nothin' in this world for free."
How does Rubio maintain such a high level of energy?
He works his butt off.
You wouldn't know traveling if it drove up in a greyhound bus. -- Larry Bird Lewis
he should have energy after sucking for the whole tournament.
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
by Cablinasian on Sep 17, 2009 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
he doesn't get concerned with what is happening in the game?
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
ouch
You wouldn't know traveling if it drove up in a greyhound bus. -- Larry Bird Lewis
by prezofdeath on Sep 17, 2009 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
ruuuuuuuudy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
Batum assist for Parker getting fouled!
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
wowwwwwwwwww
that was reggie miller esque
You wouldn't know traveling if it drove up in a greyhound bus. -- Larry Bird Lewis
baaaaaaaallllllllllllllinnnn
You wouldn't know traveling if it drove up in a greyhound bus. -- Larry Bird Lewis
by prezofdeath on Sep 17, 2009 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions
ben isn't really here
he just has something auto-comments
rudy straight baller
every five minutes
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
haha
You wouldn't know traveling if it drove up in a greyhound bus. -- Larry Bird Lewis
by prezofdeath on Sep 17, 2009 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions
wow
where thas this Spanish team been?!?!!
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
yeah they're looking better for sure
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
glove should be there
love is my religion :)
by dougall5505 on Sep 17, 2009 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Ya think she scared everyone off? :-)
by Corvid on Sep 17, 2009 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
rec
she is supposed to be in a Blazer shirt
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
lol she probably thinks its a franti concert
love is my religion :)
by dougall5505 on Sep 17, 2009 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Get that %# out of here Batum!
You wouldn't know traveling if it drove up in a greyhound bus. -- Larry Bird Lewis
score update?
"The playoffs now are my grind. My grind for a championship,'' Roy said. "Whatever needs to be done to get there I'm gonna do it.''
I wonder if I should start listening to all NBA games
on ESPN desportes.
This is the best announcing job of ALL TIME!!!
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
You arent getting this annoying announcer?
by Starvin' Marvin on Sep 17, 2009 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm on justin.tv
espn360 doesn’t work for my provider (clear) apparently
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
can i have the link
im tired of listening to this dude
by Starvin' Marvin on Sep 17, 2009 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions
http://www.justin.tv/jvasqblas3/popout
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
What is YGMYFT?
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
mmmm, tangerines
thanks.
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
LOL does Rudy get the assist?
You wouldn't know traveling if it drove up in a greyhound bus. -- Larry Bird Lewis
if there's any justice in the world, yes
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
Rudy es espectacularrrrrrr!!!
These announcers are awesome.. GOOOOOOAAALLLLL!!!!!
"I don't always know what I'm talking about but I know I'm right." - Muhammad Ali
Doesn’t the US get that title after Olympic gold?
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
by Cablinasian on Sep 17, 2009 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions
how much would it suck to have a seat right in front of a fan with one of those horns.
i’d probably punch somebody.
Oh man, the fan/player faces montage there was great
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
I want Batum to start dominating
now
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
Nic's back in!
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
Nico looks like he is ready to kill.
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
by Cablinasian on Sep 17, 2009 12:25 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
that play he did Blazers style, standing in the corner
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
Justin.tv blows this year with this "premium account" stuff. Will have to get league pass broadband again.
Welcome Juwan Howard. I hate you (from your time with the Mavs).
Justin has a pretty good Serbian feed running
"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 Sep 17, 2009 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
and an epic spanish one
I really hope it last throughout the whole game.
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
the Serbian commentators are pretty sure Spain has paid the refs
"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 Sep 17, 2009 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
lol it seems like it.
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
by Cablinasian on Sep 17, 2009 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions
No interior defense, still. But Ronny is undersized.
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
Don't say that about our future Banger! or Bangle!
"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 Sep 17, 2009 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I love the guy, I've been a Gonzaga fan for years
But I’d rather have him at PF than center, no?
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
oh dang Parker made a loud smack when he fell
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
why yes I do feel obligated to comment on everything thank you for asking
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
turiaf =/= dominant post player
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
Rudy > MJ
Math is fun.
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
by Cablinasian on Sep 17, 2009 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
effective defensive post player
Sad excuse for an offesnve post presence.
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
and where is medmelon and ffa?
we need to immediately commence with our secret mission. Reyes runs the floor great still.
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
Lol, the Spanish color guy on La Sexta is singing already
Welcome Juwan Howard. I hate you (from your time with the Mavs).
He always does
Some people hate him, some love him.
He did the NBA for 10 years, so most of us are used to him
Nobody expects a Spanish Acquisition!
actually not
they lost the 2007 final on their home turf 60-59 to Russia
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
in following the tourney thus far
there have been a lot of big runs that have negated 15-20 point leads. Must be the style of play over there. I wish the NBA played that free-wheeling style – fun to watch.
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
Ok, let’s go over proper grammar.
France is an entity, a team.
“France are trailing.”
Would we say “Portland are trailing.” No.
France is trailing.
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
That bothers me too.
But then again, you could say “The Trailblazers are trailing.” It’s not that easy!
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
(shakes fist)
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
by Cablinasian on Sep 17, 2009 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I've noticed all European commentators do that
when referring to a team (or a group of people), even if its a single entity, they use “are.”
You hear stuff like Chelsea are leading Arsenal one-nil. Just the differences between British English and American English.
the 360 guy is presumably American, yes? It sounds bizarre.
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
by Cablinasian on Sep 17, 2009 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I think he's overcompensating on some of the names, too
He was emphasizing the -sol in Gasol for a while, and some others that sounded different.
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
BAAAAAAAAH – toom.
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
by Cablinasian on Sep 17, 2009 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions
that's the sound effect when Nic dunks
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
the announcer looks so dumb right now. remember when he called this game a instant classic in the first minute?
love is my religion :)
France are going to need to get it going soon to make that prediction come true.
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
by Cablinasian on Sep 17, 2009 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions
per your request...
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
Batumshakalakakakakaka
"its tough to play with one eye, unless you're a pirate." Delonte West
"una canasta a Pau en la cara" Rudy
BATUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUM
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
I actually yelled and smacked my hands together when I saw that.
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
wow
France really can’t get a break.
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
looked like Mumbru was holding on the rebound.
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
by Cablinasian on Sep 17, 2009 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
it did
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
reffing seems a little uneven.
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
by Cablinasian on Sep 17, 2009 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions
My announcer is yelling Canasta all the time. Maybe he plays his own cards game.
Welcome Juwan Howard. I hate you (from your time with the Mavs).
France seems to have rebounding problems.
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
Rudy Back In
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
nope
but his brother is on the team
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
didn't know that they were really brothers
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
yep. they look almost identical. Florent is a year or two older.
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
by Cablinasian on Sep 17, 2009 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
messed up wrist, Orlando held him out.
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
by Cablinasian on Sep 17, 2009 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions
decently. Had a nice three and a steal or two. Pretty mediocre for the whole tournament though.
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
by Cablinasian on Sep 17, 2009 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions
man i love how Rudy rebounds at his position
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
Can France get a foul call?
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
Parker is a pretty big star.
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
by Cablinasian on Sep 17, 2009 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions
MORT CALLS
mort gets the calls from cougars
love is my religion :)
by dougall5505 on Sep 17, 2009 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
so does rudy
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
that is his first name
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
that would be awfully confusing for everyone
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
I have watched france a number of times now
there offensive set (singular!) is sooooo annoying.
by unemployedreflection on Sep 17, 2009 12:37 PM PDT reply actions
I do not like that they give Turiaf the ball on the block
What do they expect him to do with it there?!?! He has no post moves and isnt big enough to muscle them over.
yeah it's unfortunate
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
exactly my point!
do not run your offense through Turiaf!!
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
He's a garbage man, hustle dude
He literally does not have post moves and is not a threat there. No one will double him, no one is scared of him tossing up a hook shot, it is just a bad idea.
Especially against good bigs like Spain has.
i don't know who angola is
but Angola in trouble
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
Angola won the African Championships and qualified for the world championships 2010, fool. They'll teach the US.
Welcome Juwan Howard. I hate you (from your time with the Mavs).
I know
It’s almost as classic as Shaq’s “Hi Peru” when asked what he knows about Peru. But Angola has gotten better since then, though they really just file a team full of small forwards. Kinda like the Warriors.
Welcome Juwan Howard. I hate you (from your time with the Mavs).
They're always so gangly and almost TOO athletic
They haven’t refined their athleticism to make it mean something.
Germany did that with a guy who makes Joel look mobile. It was ugly to watch him lose the ball on each dribble.
Welcome Juwan Howard. I hate you (from your time with the Mavs).
was just about to say
france needs to work on closing this half out well… not so much
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
Ricky looks like his mom should be waiting on the sidelines with a bowl of soup for him.
Backcourt game - 24/7
She's bringing
the orange slices and juice.
"I'm a man, but I can change.....if I have to......I guess." - Red Green
by antediluvian on Sep 17, 2009 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
and gets no assist...
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
Surrender now France, it’s what you do best.
2-4 the who
by 24thewho on Sep 17, 2009 12:40 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Cutting Petro might have been a mistake. France has no bodies down low.
Welcome Juwan Howard. I hate you (from your time with the Mavs).
I know all these words… but this order… I don’t understand.
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
by Cablinasian on Sep 17, 2009 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
yep.
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
by Cablinasian on Sep 17, 2009 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
have you seen his face? They look really alike.
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
by Cablinasian on Sep 17, 2009 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Florent = Mickael + sweet facial hair
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
by Cablinasian on Sep 17, 2009 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I miss marc gasol's grizzley adams look
or was he supposed to be gentle ben? either way, the more clean cut he gets the creepier he looks. like a shaved bear … or you buddy’s uncle who just got outta prison.
by unemployedreflection on Sep 17, 2009 12:42 PM PDT reply actions
Spain by 15 at the half
Rudy with 9-3-0 and 3 steals
Batum with 7-1-1 and 2 steals
Pau with a big 2nd quarter for 14 points total
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
Claver
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
He needs to get off Mortimer's face
I get the paper, so I don't care!
by Name's Ash on Sep 17, 2009 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
or stop busting on Mortimer's face
that’s no way to get PT
by unemployedreflection on Sep 17, 2009 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
even his PER is 0
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
horrible!!
0 for 0!!! total bust!!
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
I also heard he convinced Nash and Peterson to pass on CP3
Welcome Juwan Howard. I hate you (from your time with the Mavs).
Can't wait to see what a Howard, Outlaw, Blake, Bayless package can bring us
Welcome Juwan Howard. I hate you (from your time with the Mavs).
at least we will never have to evaluate that Hedo signing
dodged that bullet!
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
But with KP's incompetence it is just playing Russian roullette
Sooner or later, the bullet will be in the chamber.
FIRE KP.
it's really the only answer
TP 4 GM!
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
"nic batum is Kevin Pritchard's first mistake"
brought to you by Dave
S
The Princess of Blazersedge
Sport is my boyfriend
oh he sure did, he insinuated that nic was a bad pic but it's not a mistake b/c
“drafting so late is hard to get really good talent”
…
s
The Princess of Blazersedge
Sport is my boyfriend
I remember him liking his defense and off the ball game in summer league
I also remember him being higher on Batum then most, since EVERYONE was writing Batum off as a D-League player for the year back then.
Dave had to talk people off the ledge about Batum being a mistake. At least, it’s how I remember it. He wasn’t enthusiastic about Batum, but Batum played pretty lost in that summer league.
Hollnger wrote Batum should better pack a map of Boise
Welcome Juwan Howard. I hate you (from your time with the Mavs).
No one thought he'd be a rotation player
I know I still liked the pick because of his length and athleticism and potential, but he didn’t look very good in that summer league.
I may be wrong with how I remember Dave’s interpretation, it’s been a while.
yeah , i thought he was garbage and just liked his cuteness
now im just in love w/ how he plays… huge piece for us..
anyway, im right your wrong :D
s
The Princess of Blazersedge
Sport is my boyfriend
France never played like they believed they were a 5-0 team that half
It was as if they felt sorry for themselves that they had to draw Spain.
Full credit to Spain though— an excellent team when on their game.
perfect analysis of what I saw
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
Since France hadn't been too far before
I could see them mentally settling with a “awwww we did good enuff” type approach.
Looks like Spain's experience is paying off.
They’re playing better at both ends of the court. France is out of sync.
"Just kidding"
the real problem with this game is
i cant see :(
s
The Princess of Blazersedge
Sport is my boyfriend
why not? @work?
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
sorry
I skipped work for the game. I’d rather go in and spend the night there. Fortunately I have that choice
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
um no i can't skip work for anything at this point
and trust me I want to
s
The Princess of Blazersedge
Sport is my boyfriend
this one is espn deportes announcers. they are a billion times better than the horrible one on 360
by Starvin' Marvin on Sep 17, 2009 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
its just one dude and he can barely pronounce names
by Starvin' Marvin on Sep 17, 2009 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
All the links are blurry
I would google it, but I don’t have it installed on my computer.
I get the paper, so I don't care!
ME NEITHER!!!!
I NEED A LINK SO BAD!!!
SEPTEMBER 17, 2009: DAY OF DISASTER BC I COULDNT FIND A LINK!!!!
"Put your drawers on, and take your gun off."
I love Nic
But France clearly cannot win if he is their leading scorer.
where Parker at?
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
He can't play all out or everybody'll know he's Spiderman.
Oh, wait …
"Just kidding"
by CatMan2 on Sep 17, 2009 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
wait
was that Navarro and Rudy in a beer commercial?
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
Portland = Beer = Perfect Fit (in moderation of course. No Vin Bakers please.)
Welcome Juwan Howard. I hate you (from your time with the Mavs).
that was so cool
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
yeah the Spanish NT is sponsored by beer
It’s San Miguel beer they have their logo right in the front of their jersey shirt. Victor Claver was also in the commercial playing hair violin. drunk??? xD everyone was there in the far background except Pau and Rubio
Anyone still think France is about to win this thing?
They play horrible. Rubio eats Parker alive, as he plays unbelievable defense.
Diaw should run France’s offense.
That's a good point
If they are deadset on going into the block, throw it into Diaw. He isn’t a great post player, but he can pass.
He's the best post player AND the best playmaker they have
Excluding the Spain loss, Diaw has 4.2 APG (leading the French in assists). France is so predictable when he is off the court.
game threads are so much better now that i’ve discovered the ‘z’ key
love is my religion :)
by dougall5505 on Sep 17, 2009 12:55 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
u r so weird
The Princess of Blazersedge
Sport is my boyfriend
by BlazerFan1 on Sep 17, 2009 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
rec
i used to use c+x. that sucked now that i look back
by Starvin' Marvin on Sep 17, 2009 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
that was a sweet looking dunk by Batum
Clyde the Glide -esque
"Put your drawers on, and take your gun off."
incredible live. Just effortless.
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
by Cablinasian on Sep 17, 2009 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
that's hot
The Princess of Blazersedge
Sport is my boyfriend
by BlazerFan1 on Sep 17, 2009 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
i wouldn't.
"Fernandez, to my eyes, is the Blazer who walks that walk most comfortably. A lot of Portland's fans (egged on, dare I say, by their local broadcasters) lament things like how Ron Artest or Yao Ming get to hit Brandon Roy's arms.
But I suspect Fernandez sees all that and thinks: We get to hit arms! Cool!"
http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-39-135/On-Playoff-Experience.html
Batum jacked up 3 and it missed
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
Just wait until the soccer world cup 2010 in South Africa. They use something that makes it sound like you're in a bee hive.
Welcome Juwan Howard. I hate you (from your time with the Mavs).
que bueno ricky!!
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
Reminds me. I've been working on a new verse for the UO fight song
We will punch you when your head’s turned
If you give us any sass
If you look at us too funny
We will knock you to the grass
We can beat you with an end run
Or a real long forward pass
But if we end up losing
We’ll be sure to kick your *ss
"Just kidding"
threee for deee-ow!
41-57
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
he's euro...
isn’t he?
"Fernandez, to my eyes, is the Blazer who walks that walk most comfortably. A lot of Portland's fans (egged on, dare I say, by their local broadcasters) lament things like how Ron Artest or Yao Ming get to hit Brandon Roy's arms.
But I suspect Fernandez sees all that and thinks: We get to hit arms! Cool!"
http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-39-135/On-Playoff-Experience.html
I'm 97% sure Garbajosa was involved in 9/11.
I have the paperwork verifying it around here somewhere…
Did you know Raul Lopez was drafted ahead of Tony Parker?
Welcome Juwan Howard. I hate you (from your time with the Mavs).
Navarro drive to Pau
easy shot. Spain has this unless some one goes off.
And no. It’s not Turiaf.
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
pretty drive and dish by Batum
Oden dunks that in Gasol’s face
"Put your drawers on, and take your gun off."
rudy drive rejected.. maybe by Turiaf
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
I'm sure Nic can sleep better at night...
…knowing he has been deemed “pretty good” by the ESPN360 announcer!
That was sweet. I had to look twice if that was Parker or Nico
Welcome Juwan Howard. I hate you (from your time with the Mavs).
i hate being teased.
"Fernandez, to my eyes, is the Blazer who walks that walk most comfortably. A lot of Portland's fans (egged on, dare I say, by their local broadcasters) lament things like how Ron Artest or Yao Ming get to hit Brandon Roy's arms.
But I suspect Fernandez sees all that and thinks: We get to hit arms! Cool!"
http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-39-135/On-Playoff-Experience.html
its not too late for someone to take out Gasol for the 09-10 season
"its tough to play with one eye, unless you're a pirate." Delonte West
"una canasta a Pau en la cara" Rudy
that's because it sucks
fire nate and KP!
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
he is a bust on Claver
And Bayless
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
he can have 10 more busts
roy for foye is worth 8 and la gets him 2 more
fire nate before its too late
Wow! Batum has made some nice passes and Turiaf has had some gutsy post scores!
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
Maybe scrappy is a better adjective?
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
That was a bizarre block. He hit it up.
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
I think Rudy's driving game just looks better in Europe.
Less defense, lower level of athleticism, etc.
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
But Martell can shoot, he’s obviously better.
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
Oh pish posh
The Martell quandary is that we got no idea how good he is.
I am stoked how nice Batum looks overall though.
if Martell comes back at or below the level he was during year 3, I wish Nate would just keep him on the pine all game
and play Batum and Rudy.
I can agree with that.
Webster needs to show up looking like he did in preseason for me to want him in the line-up. if he does, at that point Outlaw is probably gone.
I don’t see Webster AND Outlaw here at the deadline.
"Fernandez, to my eyes, is the Blazer who walks that walk most comfortably. A lot of Portland's fans (egged on, dare I say, by their local broadcasters) lament things like how Ron Artest or Yao Ming get to hit Brandon Roy's arms.
But I suspect Fernandez sees all that and thinks: We get to hit arms! Cool!"
http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-39-135/On-Playoff-Experience.html
reffing doesn’t seem equitable.
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
but to be fair
The lack of fair reff’in is not the determining factor here
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
Pau is on
TP needs one of those 20 pt quarters at this point.
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
does anyone know where i can buy a french team batum jersey
or a DKV Joventa rodolfo jersey?
fire nate before its too late
Batum is not going to be leading them back to victory
Right now. There is no question. Rudy > Nic.
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
by idoltime on Sep 17, 2009 1:14 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I'm amazed people thought there was a question ;)
by fanfaraway on Sep 17, 2009 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I think Nic even won the vote
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
or who we thought was better?
i thought it was " who are you rooting for?"
s
The Princess of Blazersedge
Sport is my boyfriend
couldn't tell personally
Ben makes the worse poll questions of ALL TIME!!
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
was definitely rooting
I voted france so Nic could have some winning experience but there’s no way I’d question which team or player is better right now. Rudy and Spain by a mile.
I was hoping the rough start might at least have kept the game closer though.
"Fernandez, to my eyes, is the Blazer who walks that walk most comfortably. A lot of Portland's fans (egged on, dare I say, by their local broadcasters) lament things like how Ron Artest or Yao Ming get to hit Brandon Roy's arms.
But I suspect Fernandez sees all that and thinks: We get to hit arms! Cool!"
http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-39-135/On-Playoff-Experience.html
those jerks
Spain’s D is looking really nice though.
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
Now we see
Why Spain won the World Title in 2006…
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
redeem team would be beating them by 20 right now
by Starvin' Marvin on Sep 17, 2009 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
whatev cloudy
USA would be killing and you know it
by Starvin' Marvin on Sep 17, 2009 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions
it'd be tough
Spain minus Calderon is definitely not the same team.
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
hahahahahaha
USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA!
by Starvin' Marvin on Sep 17, 2009 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm looking forward to worlds
I want to know how long until team US becomes overconfident and starts sucking in international play again.
I would love a Spain-USA rematch.
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
Agreed
Although I’m still rooting for Spain to beat the US team.
"Fernandez, to my eyes, is the Blazer who walks that walk most comfortably. A lot of Portland's fans (egged on, dare I say, by their local broadcasters) lament things like how Ron Artest or Yao Ming get to hit Brandon Roy's arms.
But I suspect Fernandez sees all that and thinks: We get to hit arms! Cool!"
http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-39-135/On-Playoff-Experience.html
until brandon/aldridge/oden join
that is.
"Fernandez, to my eyes, is the Blazer who walks that walk most comfortably. A lot of Portland's fans (egged on, dare I say, by their local broadcasters) lament things like how Ron Artest or Yao Ming get to hit Brandon Roy's arms.
But I suspect Fernandez sees all that and thinks: We get to hit arms! Cool!"
http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-39-135/On-Playoff-Experience.html
As am I.
The US needs to be beaten, with no available excuses. A straight victory. There needs to be some real competitiion like when the USSR and Yugoslavia existed to make it more interesting.
Plus
I’m really not a fan of most those players. Now if Roy, Aldridge, and/or Oden get in the mix, that could change. I know I should root for my country in theory, but I have to have a team I enjoy rooting for.
"Fernandez, to my eyes, is the Blazer who walks that walk most comfortably. A lot of Portland's fans (egged on, dare I say, by their local broadcasters) lament things like how Ron Artest or Yao Ming get to hit Brandon Roy's arms.
But I suspect Fernandez sees all that and thinks: We get to hit arms! Cool!"
http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-39-135/On-Playoff-Experience.html
how?
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
a bunch of men put on uniforms
and throw a ball and a orange metal ring?
fire nate before its too late
weak your not a true fan
ffa needs to get a ban for wanting portland to lose
fire nate before its too late
you want us to give up rudy to be a ref!
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
for a preseason game that doesnt count sure
roy and oden can be the other 2 we dont need any to get hurt
fire nate before its too late
I was being practical
it serves no purpose for Portland to beat Spain, whereas it makes Spain look good if they beat a good NBA team
that would be a fun match-up
Rudy would need to sit out for both teams to be fair. Either that or we clone him and an extra leg…
"Fernandez, to my eyes, is the Blazer who walks that walk most comfortably. A lot of Portland's fans (egged on, dare I say, by their local broadcasters) lament things like how Ron Artest or Yao Ming get to hit Brandon Roy's arms.
But I suspect Fernandez sees all that and thinks: We get to hit arms! Cool!"
http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-39-135/On-Playoff-Experience.html
USA beat Spain in the final by a decent margin
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
If our team is chosen wisely
I think we’ll pretty much always win.
If we choose the team like boneheads, as in 2004, we can lose to anyone.
PRETTY. MUCH. ALWAYS.
We’ll have a lockdown on athleticism for the next 100 years.
THANK YOU, SLAVERY.
We just gotta choose the teams right.
so is that the benefit of slavery?
having the most athletic people 200 years later?
by Starvin' Marvin on Sep 17, 2009 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions
That's a good theory
I had a history teacher who could explain several hundred years of European history with the thesis “Russia needs an ice-free harbor”
Welcome Juwan Howard. I hate you (from your time with the Mavs).
what about "Everyone hated the Jews"?
That explains at least a few hundred years.
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
the coach matters too
They’ll only lose if they lose focus
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
This couldn't have been what France talked about during halftime
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
Spain is pissed
They played quite badly early in the tourney and have just put their foot on the gas.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I'VE SEEN ENOUGH
it’s pretty clear to me that Batum and Rudy were the wrong picks in the draft…
see y’all in the JD
"Put your drawers on, and take your gun off."
then I don't want to be right
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
Frane isn't playing badly
I mean shooting 46% is okay.
Problem is that Spain is shooting 62%.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
the turnovers suck also
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
doesn't Spain have more FTs too?
It sure seems like it, I didn’t get a good look at the stats.
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
so France can finish no better than 5th now, yes?
What does this mean for their hopes to qualify for future tournaments?
top 6 get guaranteed spot in Worlds
if France wins their next game, they are in
How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009
Even with the French loss, I’ve been more than happy with Batum’s play in this game.
Hard to be excited about Rudy when I don’t think he’ll be a Blazer for long. :(
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
Unless he wants to be a top two offensive option. I just can’t see how he’ll stay happy when he’s stated he wants a big role and big minutes while on a team that is two deep at every position.
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
Bayless will be unhappy before Rudy judging by his interview
Welcome Juwan Howard. I hate you (from your time with the Mavs).
It might become a problem
But it isn’t now and I’ll wait for Rudy to become good enough to make it a problem.
As of last year, he wasn’t good enough to start at SG for a good team.
Hey, nice set from France
If only their offense had been like that all game.
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
Spain first needed to be sure they wouldn't meet Russia in the finals again before they bothered to show up
Welcome Juwan Howard. I hate you (from your time with the Mavs).
what stupid name will Nike come up with for the 2010 and 2012 USA basketball teams?
“Redeem Team” doesn’t really work anymore, though I guess the USA can still “redeem” their recent World Championships performances.
"Face-Stompin' Team"
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
"Please don't think about Indianapolis anymore team"
Welcome Juwan Howard. I hate you (from your time with the Mavs).
I wish I could assemble the roster for 2012.
Chris Paul
Brandon Roy
LeBron James
Melo Anthony
Chris Bosh
Kobe is good, but likes to take the shots in the clutch that would be better served with LeBron and co. Plus he’ll be pretty old in 2012. I have doubts about Wade’s longevity as well.
Reserves
Deron Williams
Dwight Howard
LaMarcus Aldridge
Derrick Rose
Kevin Durant
Andre Iguodala
Granny Danger
Euro game calls for a lot of the big NBA 3s to play the 4, so less bigs are needed. Bosh was much more effective than Howard.
"If the Lakers are Hollywood, then we are South Central." - Clipper fan.
Why take Granger? There are so many better wings
LMA maybe, if he continues to improve.
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
whaaaaat?
Granger is a great great 3 for the international game
"Put your drawers on, and take your gun off."
I'm just saying based on NBA players
I don’t know much about the adjustment.
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
even in the NBA
he still is one of the best wings around
"Put your drawers on, and take your gun off."
Durant would be fantastic coming off the bench at the 4
Rose
Iggy
Granger
Durant
Aldridge
"Put your drawers on, and take your gun off."
omg are they playing at the Rose Garden?
I see the wave
by Starvin' Marvin on Sep 17, 2009 1:21 PM PDT reply actions
a phenomena unique to the RG
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
g-love probably started it
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
seriously, I wouldn't care whose team the horns belonged to
I’d find them and do a kung fu bodily invasion move with them, if ya see what I’m sayin. That’s ridonkulous.
I want Claver in now
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
this
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
I think we are still the only team ever to use consecutive first round picks...
… on two players who platoon with each other for their European team.
John Nash FTL.
The Wolves used picks this year to draft two players from Joventut
And neither plays for them the next year(s)
Welcome Juwan Howard. I hate you (from your time with the Mavs).
rest reyes!
There is a possibility he will be a Blazer soon.
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
exactly
And I would hate to have to kill Norsk, jsnake, or Cabby.
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
My friend just called me and...
said we signed Juwan Howard…not sure how good his source is, but there you have it. I’ll look around the net to see if I can verify it.
We did
Look at the FP Post right above this one.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
Wow! 11 points!
France is making a game of it!
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
Spain has had trouble holding leads
The entire tourney.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
What a block, but Diaw was "called for the turnover" according to 360, wtf?
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
rudy is straight baller
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
by idoltime on Sep 17, 2009 1:30 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Translation of the French coach in the timeout
PLAY BETTER DANG IT!
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I thought it was
keep posting up against bigger dudes and setting picks 40 feet from the basket.
by unemployedreflection on Sep 17, 2009 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions
oh wow pau
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
Okay, missed layup + Rudy -> Pau alley = game over
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
still bitter about pau’s alley opps to rudy in the dunk contest
love is my religion :)
by dougall5505 on Sep 17, 2009 1:34 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
He should have asked Nate Robinson, then jumped over him for the win
Welcome Juwan Howard. I hate you (from your time with the Mavs).
Or bribed whoever wrote that slam dunk contest to write him into the finale
Most preplanned slam dunk contest ever.
Why are only two of France's players willing to run the court? They keep breaking 2 on 2 then the other 3 defenders catch up
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
I love it that Rudy is trying for a tip now
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
Claver is in!
That’s just kind of an insult now, isn’t it?
by unemployedreflection on Sep 17, 2009 1:36 PM PDT reply actions
SHOOT IT CLAVER
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
Well, that didn't help Claver's stats at all
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
i guess rebounding rate went up
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
I didn’t say anything in the pole thread not to jinx it, but I had no doubt Spain was going to win this, and I have an excellent gut sense.
are you the Kwisatz Haderach?
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
anyone got a gom jabbar?
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
what a neat party gag that would make!
I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.
"Fernandez, to my eyes, is the Blazer who walks that walk most comfortably. A lot of Portland's fans (egged on, dare I say, by their local broadcasters) lament things like how Ron Artest or Yao Ming get to hit Brandon Roy's arms.
But I suspect Fernandez sees all that and thinks: We get to hit arms! Cool!"
http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-39-135/On-Playoff-Experience.html
I had a feeling
Although I have thought that Spain’s coach has sucked this whole time. I know it is common practice in these tourneys to play aat a different level for the ranking rounds vs. the elimination rounds.
France peaked too early.
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
That used to happen to us when we were a younger team
that is exactly how I saw it, they couldn’t get better, while spain was playing better and better with each game.
smart thinking
Team experience and talent-wise France is probably still not at Spanish circa ’06. Probably similar to 2004 Spain.
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
Hmm?
I wonder what they said to each other?
by littleharry96 on Sep 17, 2009 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions
soul mates
Did you see their gravitation towards each other once the whistle blew; I almost was pulled into the screen with them.
That’s real love my friends
by littleharry96 on Sep 17, 2009 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
exactly
It’s not about Rudy > Nic or Nic > Rudy
It’s about Rudy + Nic = the best NBA international 1-2 punch since… Parker and Ginobli?
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
if we can keep the Rudy haters from trying to dump him before he becomes a cancer
I’d lay some money on Rudy + Nic > Parker + Ginobli when all is said and done. Wouldn’t that be amazing? With Roy @ top 3 SG… we just need Oden + LMA > BWallace + RWallace circa 2004, and we would be a great team… and an ultra elite dynasty with a good PG.
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
I'm not bent
I just don’t see how we can keep someone as good as him happy with playing time.
I’m ALL for keeping him if possible.
"Fernandez, to my eyes, is the Blazer who walks that walk most comfortably. A lot of Portland's fans (egged on, dare I say, by their local broadcasters) lament things like how Ron Artest or Yao Ming get to hit Brandon Roy's arms.
But I suspect Fernandez sees all that and thinks: We get to hit arms! Cool!"
http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-39-135/On-Playoff-Experience.html
Claver
THEN RUDY FOR THREEEEEEE. (quick release is pretty)
SPAIN WINS SPAIN WINS SPAIN WINS
I like the FIBA logo. Colored fingers on a ball.
Welcome Juwan Howard. I hate you (from your time with the Mavs).
Why the heck
didnt france put Batum in for most the 4th? Turiaf had 4 fouls why not let him play too? I wasnt able to watch the game, but had gamecast open the entire time
Rip City Baby...People have no idea what is coming.
Follow my twitter www.twitter.com/PDXBlazersFTW, @PDXBlazersFTW. Lots of random Blazer Posts from links I find around the blogosphere.
Turiaf fouled out
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
When do the players have to report to camp?
Welcome Juwan Howard. I hate you (from your time with the Mavs).
soon. 27th?
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
like DaniBCN said, very similar to the '04 Olympics where the USA team sucked in the preliminaries then beat undefeated Spain in the QFs
We’ll see if this Spain team does better in the semis than that USA team did.
can i find a boxscore somewhere?
If not, does anyone know what the final stats were for Nic and Rudy?
see
here
http://live.fibaeurope.com/netcasting/Default.asp
I just listen for Casey. His voice gives me tingles. —Dave
Fun game thread. Smell ya later people.
You can measure skill and talent with your eyes, but productivity is shown through statistics.
851 comments for a noon game
Good show.
"...the primary focus of all obstacles is to induce labor, so progression can be born." - LiL C
I think we're all feeling Blazer-deprived
That’s the message.
"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely
I HATE IT
when work interferes with a good game day chat. I had this all ready to go….and then ended up on a 2 hour conference call….and i actually had to pay attention (that was the worst part).
Oh well….at least I got to go through this an hour too late.
"I'm a man, but I can change.....if I have to......I guess." - Red Green
by antediluvian on Sep 17, 2009 2:51 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
rec
too much work + conference calls + having to pay attention = no basketball fun
same situation . . . at least we have fun BEdgers (is it BEdgers or Bedgers? I never heard the end of that controversy?) comments to lurk over after all the fun has passed.
I'm a fan of
BEdgers myself…….
"I'm a man, but I can change.....if I have to......I guess." - Red Green
by antediluvian on Sep 18, 2009 8:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Rudy dribbling pretty well
It looks like rudy’s alot better with his dribbling in this game hope he can do that a little in portland
the posession at 1 hour 42 min was a good display of his handles
he brought the b all up ran the set & found G@sol for the ally-oop
Rudy outscored Batum & Spain Won!!!
Surprise. France had everything going for them a winning-streak, Big intimidating Men, strong talented players Diaw, de colo, Turiaf, Batum, Parker, and a whole days rest (unlike spain) But they Farted.
Also I expected more from France’s MVP Tony Parker but instead was outscore by that little kid it was a shocker for me anyway great play by Spain they deserve it
watch all the stats/score box here EuroBasket 2009
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