Gameday Open Thread: Magic vs. Blazers (First Half)
by Timmay! on Jan 11, 2012 7:00 PM PST
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PrintDon't look now, but it's another game. Tonight, a rested Orlando Magic play the Portland Trail Blazers (Tip off 7:10pm). Believe it or not, the Magic have been hanging around town since their last game Sunday. On the third game in four nights, can the Blazers keep up with Orlando?
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Camby played a lot of minutes last night,
but we’ll need as much kryptonite out of him as we can get tonight.
"There is nothing shrewd about running a red light and later finding out it kept you from being hit by an asteroid." - philofthenorth
by KeepItCopacetic on Jan 11, 2012 7:01 PM PST reply actions
nah, we'll have LA and Gerald slide over to give Batum a lot more mins than last night
"I was a victim of a series of accidents, as are we all."
by thankyouforblaze on Jan 11, 2012 7:05 PM PST up reply actions
weak sausage
again the other teams announcers
by cavejunctionblazer on Jan 11, 2012 7:01 PM PST reply actions
Generic wieners?
LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
it should be the home teams announcers every time
road games should be the road teams announcers
by cavejunctionblazer on Jan 11, 2012 7:02 PM PST up reply actions
i like mike and mike
and theyve hardly got any game on league pass this season so far
by cavejunctionblazer on Jan 11, 2012 7:04 PM PST up reply actions
so many mike rice twss moments last game.
but, what’s new. guy’s a pro’s pro.
I don't always root for an NBA franchise, but when I do, I prefer the Portland Trail Blazers.
by Oh. Em. Gee. on Jan 11, 2012 7:07 PM PST up reply actions
WOOOOOOOOOOOOT WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Moisture is the essence of wetness, and wetness is the essence of beauty.
woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooot
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I turned on the Magic league pass audio
Adonal Foyle is working as their analyst tonight on the radio and you can barely understand him with that accent. This is going to be good.
and were poppin bottles of sparkling apple cider
Made in washington
La Illaha Illallah Muhamadur Rasulallah
My kids want to say hi to everybody
and they want me to ask if Big Greg can come out and play
La Illaha Illallah Muhamadur Rasulallah
there really yummy
its sorta like a kosher burger
except it has cheese
La Illaha Illallah Muhamadur Rasulallah
Ahhh... the best of both worlds
Next, y’all be eatin’ pizza :)
we allready do
we got a Halal pizza delivery in the neighborhood
La Illaha Illallah Muhamadur Rasulallah
HEEEEEEEEEEEYYYY YYYYOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!11
I don't always root for an NBA franchise, but when I do, I prefer the Portland Trail Blazers.
well, he'll start taking more, since Nate's gonna let him play more 2 guard
"I was a victim of a series of accidents, as are we all."
by thankyouforblaze on Jan 11, 2012 7:07 PM PST up reply actions
Hoo-ray
"I was a victim of a series of accidents, as are we all."
by thankyouforblaze on Jan 11, 2012 7:07 PM PST reply actions
Lets GO BLAZERS LETS GO!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by cavejunctionblazer on Jan 11, 2012 7:07 PM PST reply actions
Stan Van Gundy
he looks silly the way he stands with his arms crossed—i like him though
by cavejunctionblazer on Jan 11, 2012 7:08 PM PST reply actions
he may be most improved this year
but his stats will likely fall for the remainder of the season towards a more normal output
"I was a victim of a series of accidents, as are we all."
by thankyouforblaze on Jan 11, 2012 7:12 PM PST up reply actions
lol, who isn't going for the James Harden look?
“… and he’s well on his way”
"I was a victim of a series of accidents, as are we all."
by thankyouforblaze on Jan 11, 2012 7:11 PM PST reply actions
Oh boy. Andre Miller already complaining in Denver
about time for Dre to complain
though I disagree with him that he should be a starter
"I was a victim of a series of accidents, as are we all."
by thankyouforblaze on Jan 11, 2012 7:13 PM PST up reply actions
lol, I love them
but he’s overdone it
"I was a victim of a series of accidents, as are we all."
by thankyouforblaze on Jan 11, 2012 7:14 PM PST up reply actions
GAME ON !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GO BLAZERS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i have jrich on my fantasy team
but i benched him in place of wessy.
hope i dont get screwed!
PHILLY!
lol good idea but youll be slurrin your type in no time
by cavejunctionblazer on Jan 11, 2012 7:14 PM PST up reply actions
im with you on this one
vodka lemonade for me
by cavejunctionblazer on Jan 11, 2012 7:16 PM PST up reply actions
Magic are running lay up drills at half speed against us...
Being a Blazer fan is not exactly healthy.
Every Blazer fan knew this was going to happen. I think Batum should be brought in for Wallace on every back to back.
Batum is the only fresh starting quality player we will have on back to backs.
not lloking to great
maybye we wont blow them out until the 3rd
Is it to late for me to change my prediction?
La Illaha Illallah Muhamadur Rasulallah
I like Patrick Ewing
DH is lucky to have him as a coach
by cavejunctionblazer on Jan 11, 2012 7:17 PM PST reply actions
We used to be killer on back to backs
we used to be younger too
I still thinks this start is more mental, and the other team is just being given confidence.
wow, awful
"I was a victim of a series of accidents, as are we all."
by thankyouforblaze on Jan 11, 2012 7:21 PM PST reply actions
anyone else on league pass
getting a lot of white noise on this game?
aaaaand thats the game.
On the plus side, now I can do something productive around the house.
by Free Bayless on Jan 11, 2012 7:21 PM PST via mobile reply actions
LAOOOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
probably with PA.
Nah dont know where, but he is there
Rice just said he's in the house and that's why Wes did the 3 goggles!!
#52--------I believe in Greg Oden
rough
thats a savage hole to dig out from
by cavejunctionblazer on Jan 11, 2012 7:23 PM PST reply actions
WES MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by LaMarvelous on Jan 11, 2012 7:23 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
When will Nate wake up and play our secret weapon?
ELLIOT WILLIAAMSSSS
THOMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yeah, Im glad Im just listening to the Orlando announcers,
Wheels just too despondent…
Wheels would be good for the kiddy feed, you don’t even have to speak english to know whats happening…
Somewhere Michael Jordan is smiling at Gerald Wallace Blazer highlights.
did Crawfords 3 right there hit backboard first?
"I was a victim of a series of accidents, as are we all."
by thankyouforblaze on Jan 11, 2012 7:27 PM PST reply actions
FELTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can't handle Wheels.
I miss Schonely. If my choice is following the game on ESPN Gamecast or the radio, I’ll choose Gamecast.
Respect These Cheers.
I don't always root for an NBA franchise, but when I do, I prefer the Portland Trail Blazers.
by Oh. Em. Gee. on Jan 11, 2012 7:31 PM PST up reply actions
I don't have league pass so I have to go with the audio to follow the game
So I’m stuck with Wheels unless the Blazers are on ESPN or TNT.
you can click the Orlando announcers instead...
Somewhere Michael Jordan is smiling at Gerald Wallace Blazer highlights.
yeah, unbelieveable, the opposition made a shot !!!!!!!!!
:<|
Somewhere Michael Jordan is smiling at Gerald Wallace Blazer highlights.
MB is so full of it. They are made shots because no one is near the shooters. Every Orlando 3 has been a good shot.
The switching on screens has been really bad.
Magic schooling the Blazers,
I hope they are real quick learners.
Somewhere Michael Jordan is smiling at Gerald Wallace Blazer highlights.
So, for every 2 pts we score, they respond with 3.
Gonna be a long night.
This is killin' me!
Going under EVERY screen on a team that shoots threes for a living will get ya beat!
#7... GO BLAZERS!!!
getting torched from the three.
It’s not like this isn’t their game though. Adjustments, and need them fast.
Hot sauce in my bag.
behind the scenes action ?
How has Patty’s shooting been ?
Somewhere Michael Jordan is smiling at Gerald Wallace Blazer highlights.
Getting burned by JJ frakking Reddick?!
Come on, guys!
by Respect 58 on Jan 11, 2012 7:35 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
yeah, he is not really a 'little person'
Somewhere Michael Jordan is smiling at Gerald Wallace Blazer highlights.
Howard on the bench.
This is our chance!
by Respect 58 on Jan 11, 2012 7:39 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
for some reason im still not worried
by cavejunctionblazer on Jan 11, 2012 7:35 PM PST reply actions
just sayin
ive seen games where we were down by a grip, and yet we won. even tho this will most likely be a forgettable game, I always feel we can come back against anyone.
by cavejunctionblazer on Jan 11, 2012 7:38 PM PST up reply actions
Wallace is really ineffective in the second game of a back to back
Tale of two players
Henne is the greatest and the Dolphins will go 14-2 this year and win the SB
This is a disaster
I’m in some kind of waking nightmare.
Johnson, Johnson, Smith, Smith, Thomas, Williams, and Babbitt: the Blazer's law firm.
apparently no one wants to guard the 3 pt line
it’s like they didnt even look at the scouting report BECAUSE THATS ALL THE MAGIC DO
Apparently this is one of those games where the Blazers a content to be steamrolled...
…and don;t bother playing any defense
You people need to relax
It’s just one bad quarter. They’re not shooting terribly, just need to pick up the D. And I doubt the Magic can sustain this FG%.
I did say it was gonna be a blowout
I did say babs would be getting 30+minutes
give me a little credit
this sucks
I feel like a loser
Im going to bed
La Illaha Illallah Muhamadur Rasulallah
See ya quitter.
The smarter you are, the more likely you are to be tripping balls at any given moment.
Bring Back Dre.
why not? this game is already
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
I don't always root for an NBA franchise, but when I do, I prefer the Portland Trail Blazers.
by Oh. Em. Gee. on Jan 11, 2012 7:39 PM PST up reply actions
Oh god.
I’m drowning.
Johnson, Johnson, Smith, Smith, Thomas, Williams, and Babbitt: the Blazer's law firm.
Nobody is covering the arc
Its a three fest
Henne is the greatest and the Dolphins will go 14-2 this year and win the SB
What happened to the age old game plan?
Of shutting down everybody on the team not named Dwight Howard and let him just get his own?
SMH Blazers, your D looks turrible!
The smarter you are, the more likely you are to be tripping balls at any given moment.
Bring Back Dre.
get the Rhino out of there
he’s killing us on both sides of the ball
I dont get why anyone freaks out about howard beeting you on offense.
I would rather them feed him in the post all game long and dare him to beat me then give up wide open shots
With this game
It’ll be really darn tootin’ hard to stick to Rule #1.
"My shoulder is OK. And away we go." -- Nic Batum
"wang-dang diddly wubba SPROING wow-wow" -- Dave
'Blazers defense porous at best' Orlando announcers
Somewhere Michael Jordan is smiling at Gerald Wallace Blazer highlights.
somehow I don't think that is a 'homer' statement.
Somewhere Michael Jordan is smiling at Gerald Wallace Blazer highlights.
I dont know whats worse
The interior defense or exterior. This is a horrid display
Henne is the greatest and the Dolphins will go 14-2 this year and win the SB
I'm done watching this.
Hot sauce in my bag.
by JmarcL4 on Jan 11, 2012 7:42 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
she knows that i get a liitle moody sometimes
she is telling me “it is only a game” in her cute broken english
La Illaha Illallah Muhamadur Rasulallah
Ah. So she's trying to help you out by allowing you to experience the calming
effects of a familiar routine. What a good wife.
#52--------I believe in Greg Oden
"In tonight's game, the Blazers were replaced by
a bunch of guys who’ve never played basketball before. Hilarity ensued."
Johnson, Johnson, Smith, Smith, Thomas, Williams, and Babbitt: the Blazer's law firm.
"Luke Babbitt entered the game. That's all you need to know folks."
by KD1 on Jan 11, 2012 7:44 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I said he was geeting 30mins tonight
and that the game would be over by halftime
La Illaha Illallah Muhamadur Rasulallah
"And you thought things couldn't get worse?"-Wheeler
He’s on fire tonight. I’m kinda enjoying him tonight.
i mean seriously
how hard is it about midway through the 1st to just stop doubling and stay home on shooters?
"But if Ding Dongs and prime rib were the path to NBA pivot stardom we'd all be wearing the uniform." -Dave
Wow nothing is falling...
This is pathetic.
The smarter you are, the more likely you are to be tripping balls at any given moment.
Bring Back Dre.
Felton is terrible on defense
He has strength but doesnt fight through the picks. He’s slow laterally so he has to use his strength better to muscle the defender, Sadly, he does neither.
Henne is the greatest and the Dolphins will go 14-2 this year and win the SB
It kinda looks like nobody cares tonight
No rebounders, no effort on D, lazy shot selection, etc.
im turning this off
tired of being tired used an excuse too, this is a horrible job following a gameplan. You can’t be uptempo either when you are taking the ball out of the basket every time down the court
The tempo isn't even there tonight.
Face it, the team can’t win if fatigued. This is going to be a problem all season.
We need to push the pace.
But everybody is so lazy that it’s just not happening. We need a sweet rebound from Wallace with a great outlet pass to a streaking Batum for an easy dunk, get the crowd energized and our team back in it mentally.
The smarter you are, the more likely you are to be tripping balls at any given moment.
Bring Back Dre.
44-24 with 9:01 to go
I didnt realize it was that bad.
Henne is the greatest and the Dolphins will go 14-2 this year and win the SB
Whaaa?
He’s never been a good outside shooter. Just look at his career stats. He’s can make in the lane and can get hot occassionally, but has never ever been consistent in any sort of way
Henne is the greatest and the Dolphins will go 14-2 this year and win the SB
Felton is -19 so far this game lol
Henne is the greatest and the Dolphins will go 14-2 this year and win the SB
Aldridge played the same amount of minutes
And he was -8
Henne is the greatest and the Dolphins will go 14-2 this year and win the SB
Not the same minutes though
Felton played some of his with the bench when one of the runs happened.
No one player is at fault on this one.
word round the campfire is
orl has been off since sunday, they sure look rested, we look asleep
by cavejunctionblazer on Jan 11, 2012 7:45 PM PST reply actions
Nice mail in job on the second night of a back a back and a getaway day.
Pathetic performance for the second time in a week.
GO BATUM.
Someoen has to pick up the awful slack.
by CoryBauer on Jan 11, 2012 7:48 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Someone said earlier that if we get within ten by halftime
they won’t worry. I can live with that.
Johnson, Johnson, Smith, Smith, Thomas, Williams, and Babbitt: the Blazer's law firm.
LOL
9 three’s so far
Henne is the greatest and the Dolphins will go 14-2 this year and win the SB
ahh, when does Magic start missing ?
kinda need that
Somewhere Michael Jordan is smiling at Gerald Wallace Blazer highlights.
"If Stan Van Gundy was in uniform he would probably hit a 3."-Wheeler
The way things are going for Orlando right now, that might be true.
its a sweet video
he can dribble for a fatty
"I was a victim of a series of accidents, as are we all."
by thankyouforblaze on Jan 11, 2012 7:54 PM PST up reply actions
Wallace needs to a wake-up slap.
by Respect 58 on Jan 11, 2012 8:00 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
collapse on howard = 3 pts instead of 2.
LEARN.
by Free Bayless on Jan 11, 2012 7:51 PM PST via mobile reply actions
GUYS STOP DOUBLING HOWARD
LET HIM GET HIS, COVER THE 3 POINT SHOOTERS PLEASE
The smarter you are, the more likely you are to be tripping balls at any given moment.
Bring Back Dre.
It's not like a team
used that strategy to beat them in the first round last year or anything…
Johnson, Johnson, Smith, Smith, Thomas, Williams, and Babbitt: the Blazer's law firm.
mb try a 3-2 zone?
3 guys out top on the 3 pt shooters, 2 guys to crash on howard?
Whatever we’re doing now isn’t working.
am i crazy
or does LMA look aleast as big as howard size wise? Are they way diiferent im height and weight?
by cavejunctionblazer on Jan 11, 2012 7:52 PM PST reply actions
Very similar in height and weight.
Howard has more upper body strength (beach ball sized shoulders) and is 1" shorter. Weight pretty much the same.
The smarter you are, the more likely you are to be tripping balls at any given moment.
Bring Back Dre.
LMA can only guard Howard
In his dreama.
Henne is the greatest and the Dolphins will go 14-2 this year and win the SB
I've watched every game so far this season
Even sat through the Phoenix game for whatever reason…but this is getting really difficult to watch. You make a great play then you give up more 3’s. Nice.
I do think it's better if Howard gets his points. First of all, we know Howard can't close games. Secondly
his teammates will pass him up in the 4th and start chucking. So better start focusing on the 3 point shooters.
Orlando is not a good team. They just shoot 3’s all game long and if they aren’t hitting they lose. This is why they never win in the playoffs.
yes, let howard do his thing.
good god.
I don't always root for an NBA franchise, but when I do, I prefer the Portland Trail Blazers.
by Oh. Em. Gee. on Jan 11, 2012 7:54 PM PST up reply actions
It is
Atlanta proved this in the playoffs.
Exactly the way to beat Orlando.
is to shut down everybody not named Howard.
The smarter you are, the more likely you are to be tripping balls at any given moment.
Bring Back Dre.
real bad job fighting through picks
which is causing us to have slow rotations leading to wide open 3 pt shooters
Dwight Howard is doing a wonderful job tonight.
Only two assists is a surprise. He must have a bunch of soccer assists.
lets see...
Orlando has made 10 3 pointers in a quarter and a half. yes, we should continue to sag off and pack the paint.
Ridiculous
"But if Ding Dongs and prime rib were the path to NBA pivot stardom we'd all be wearing the uniform." -Dave
Yep, Orlando WAS the team you shot 3's with.
RIP CITY - We're back!
by CyclonicWinds on Jan 11, 2012 7:59 PM PST up reply actions
And people wanna trade this kid Batum?
His BBIQ is awesome, and he’s silky smooth.
/keep batum/
The smarter you are, the more likely you are to be tripping balls at any given moment.
Bring Back Dre.
3:16 to cut this from 16 to around 10-12
"But if Ding Dongs and prime rib were the path to NBA pivot stardom we'd all be wearing the uniform." -Dave
big 2:40 here
"But if Ding Dongs and prime rib were the path to NBA pivot stardom we'd all be wearing the uniform." -Dave
ugh
two straight opportunities blown
"But if Ding Dongs and prime rib were the path to NBA pivot stardom we'd all be wearing the uniform." -Dave
you see that there
that was some defense!
That was some D.
We just can’t finish at ALL.
RIP CITY - We're back!
Where you at, Wallace?
Can’t see the game, but I’m seeing a doughnut.
Doers & Makers > Movers & Shakers
all over the place
"I was a victim of a series of accidents, as are we all."
by thankyouforblaze on Jan 11, 2012 8:01 PM PST up reply actions
ahhhhhhhh
real monstrous
"I was a victim of a series of accidents, as are we all."
by thankyouforblaze on Jan 11, 2012 8:01 PM PST reply actions
flag
too soon.
I don't always root for an NBA franchise, but when I do, I prefer the Portland Trail Blazers.
by Oh. Em. Gee. on Jan 11, 2012 8:03 PM PST up reply actions
I thought Wallace was actually going to pass it to Batum right there. It looked like he tried to, but his body wouldn’t let him.
by heybabydrinkyourmilk on Jan 11, 2012 8:01 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Well at least the energy is there now...
/small moral victory/
The smarter you are, the more likely you are to be tripping balls at any given moment.
/keep Batum/
haha
"I was a victim of a series of accidents, as are we all."
by thankyouforblaze on Jan 11, 2012 8:01 PM PST up reply actions
defense has really picked up
"But if Ding Dongs and prime rib were the path to NBA pivot stardom we'd all be wearing the uniform." -Dave
gotta sustain this push
"But if Ding Dongs and prime rib were the path to NBA pivot stardom we'd all be wearing the uniform." -Dave
is chuck calling himself a round mound
or is it scripted? id be a little offended if i had to make fun of myself from a script
comeback!
ATODASO! FREAKIN ATODASO!
"I was a victim of a series of accidents, as are we all."
by thankyouforblaze on Jan 11, 2012 8:03 PM PST reply actions
Reminds me of one of the classic heavy weight boxing matches...
The Blazers have been knocked down three times in the first six rounds but somehow keep standing…
RCTID
Uhhhhh Ohhhhhh Orlando
Can’t stay this hot all night. LESSSSSSSSS GOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hot sauce in my bag.
down to 10
finish strong now. 1 minute
"But if Ding Dongs and prime rib were the path to NBA pivot stardom we'd all be wearing the uniform." -Dave
He's 1-6 now
And two of his 4 assists were very lenient gimme’s by the scorekeeper
Henne is the greatest and the Dolphins will go 14-2 this year and win the SB
Jamal Crawford
Great shot selection, better defense
bad shot, bad d, bad rebounding effort on that sequence
could be difference between 10 and 14/15 at the half.
"But if Ding Dongs and prime rib were the path to NBA pivot stardom we'd all be wearing the uniform." -Dave
is that 3 steps back?
"I was a victim of a series of accidents, as are we all."
by thankyouforblaze on Jan 11, 2012 8:06 PM PST up reply actions
Felton is not dishing the ball like last night.
His game will build off of that. He’s making some terrible decisions out there tonight.
You know what keeds?
How would WE feel if the Blazers had played like the Magic on their home court and end the first half only up by 12-15. Personally, I’d be worried…
RCTID
Felton
Am I the only one that is sick of Felton’s terrible shot selection?
No...
One hail mary doesn’t erase every other bad shot. (And that was not a good shot either.)
right, we don't need him to do more chuckin'
Somewhere Michael Jordan is smiling at Gerald Wallace Blazer highlights.
needed that
still can’t figure how we sag off anderson on that play.
down 12 all things considered is actually not bad.
"But if Ding Dongs and prime rib were the path to NBA pivot stardom we'd all be wearing the uniform." -Dave
yeah, Gerald looks at him then lets him shoot the open 3, sad after the Mikes had just mentioned it
"I was a victim of a series of accidents, as are we all."
by thankyouforblaze on Jan 11, 2012 8:08 PM PST up reply actions
as i said still not worried
im smellin ot comeback
callin it right now
by cavejunctionblazer on Jan 11, 2012 8:07 PM PST reply actions
BOOM.
I don't always root for an NBA franchise, but when I do, I prefer the Portland Trail Blazers.
by Oh. Em. Gee. on Jan 11, 2012 8:07 PM PST up reply actions
at least it's in the plausible range now
"But if Ding Dongs and prime rib were the path to NBA pivot stardom we'd all be wearing the uniform." -Dave
Does it even matter though? Give up a 3 because you made a bad play and didn't pass to Aldridge who was wide open.
Then you have to make an impossible shot just to break even for your mistake.
is the cup half emtpy?
I don't always root for an NBA franchise, but when I do, I prefer the Portland Trail Blazers.
by Oh. Em. Gee. on Jan 11, 2012 8:08 PM PST up reply actions
we need to step up the defense
give the ball to la and try and get anderson in foul trouble
defense stepped up last 5 minutes
need to sustain it now. and for God’s sake, just stay home on the perimeter
"But if Ding Dongs and prime rib were the path to NBA pivot stardom we'd all be wearing the uniform." -Dave
gotta be out on their shooters
specifically Anderson, and then keep attacking on offense and keep the pressure on them and ride the crowd to a comeback. Thats our recipe to bring this back
Minus 12 on the boards; they're hitting 61 3s, 63 overall
Hard to believe we’re still halfway in this thing…
were still in this
Nate the Great will make some halftime adjusments, we win at very end or in ot
by cavejunctionblazer on Jan 11, 2012 8:09 PM PST reply actions
We need our wings to be glued to their 3 point shooters.
I don’t care if Howard goes for 30/15 tonight, as long as we can contain Anderson, Hedo and JJ from making anymore 3 buckets.
The smarter you are, the more likely you are to be tripping balls at any given moment.
/keep Batum/
agreed
make howard beat us but play some hard d on everyone else
by cavejunctionblazer on Jan 11, 2012 8:11 PM PST up reply actions
That should have been the game plan from the start.
Is it a coaching issue that we came in ill-prepared for this?
Mike and Mike
Getting tired of hearing how “hot” Orlando is. The Blazer defense was terrible for the first 18 minutes of this game. Shocking that NBA players can make uncontested shots.
specifically a team that is built around hitting 3's
by Peteyhasnohead on Jan 11, 2012 8:11 PM PST up reply actions
yup. we should prob be down more, tbh
"I was a victim of a series of accidents, as are we all."
by thankyouforblaze on Jan 11, 2012 8:14 PM PST up reply actions
if you take away the 8 we spotted them
they only gained 4 on us. a few minutes of shut down D and a few of our guys getting hot and we’ve got a chance
Hmmm....
Would have been nice to go in under ten but this isn’t terrible considering Orlando’s been sleeping the last two days. It looks like the momentum is coming around and we aren’t calling this shit in right now.
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