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Gameday Open Thread: Blazers vs. Pistons

The end of road trip has arrived. This afternoon, the Portland Trail Blazers visit Detroit to play the Pistons (4:40 tip-off!). Detroit would love to get a home victory, but they've struggled through a rough stretch. Can the Blazers help make it rougher?

Injury report: The Blazers have informed the media that forward Gerald Wallace "has a sprained right middle finger and will not start." Nicolas Batum will start in his place and Wallace will be on the active roster.

Read: Dave's Preview | Blazers Media Notes | Facebook | Ben's updates on Twitter
Watch: Comcast Sportsnet (Portland) | Blazers live streaming | NBA League Pass (National)
Listen: 750 AM The Game (Portland) | NBA Audio League Pass (Free)

The usual rules apply:

1. No swearing | 2. No pictures | 3. Be Nice!
4. Don't discuss unofficial game streaming

And, of course, have fun. Go Blazers! -- Tim

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GO BLAZERS!!!!1!!!11!!!!1one

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 21, 2012 3:31 PM PST reply actions  

Blazers for the win!

All people improve the gene pool; some by birth, some by their demise!

by blazerfrog on Jan 21, 2012 3:38 PM PST reply actions  

Who has the big game tonight? My vote: Aldridge roles again.

"Tommy: Did you hear I finally graduated?
Richard Hayden: Yeah, and just a shade under a decade too. All right. "

by jbay4 on Jan 21, 2012 3:46 PM PST reply actions  

Aldridge is a good bet...

…but since Nic is getting the start I’m going to hope it’s #88 with an impact game.

#7... GO BLAZERS!!!

by Ilikeemall on Jan 21, 2012 4:22 PM PST up reply actions  

nic is getting the start?

are they benching wallace for what looks like his chronic tiredness?

by 50backflips on Jan 21, 2012 4:35 PM PST up reply actions  

two nights in a row?

that would be turning a corner in his career

by Doganpc on Jan 21, 2012 4:45 PM PST up reply actions  

Yikes! Gerald apparently hurt a finger in the game last night and people are

deciding now if he’ll play tonight. Gerald wants to play but don’t know if he’ll have the final say.

#52--------I believe in Greg Oden

by annthefan on Jan 21, 2012 3:47 PM PST reply actions  

Batum with the start!

first start of many!

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 21, 2012 3:49 PM PST up reply actions  

Uh good let Batum get the start. Since people keep calling for it.

by PeregrinePDX on Jan 21, 2012 3:49 PM PST up reply actions  

my rotation(in 2k11)

PG: Felton/Nolan
SG: Batum/Crawford/Ewill
SF: Wallace/WE$
PF: LMA/Rhino/CJ
C; Camby/KT/CJ

OSU '06
GForce Crash Wallace FTW!

by TyboOSU on Jan 21, 2012 4:25 PM PST up reply actions  

I really hope Nolan gets more minutes... like 10+

"Tommy: Did you hear I finally graduated?
Richard Hayden: Yeah, and just a shade under a decade too. All right. "

by jbay4 on Jan 21, 2012 3:49 PM PST reply actions  

You missed the game this morning, I guess.

Bummer!

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 21, 2012 3:55 PM PST up reply actions  

Real Shame.

"Tommy: Did you hear I finally graduated?
Richard Hayden: Yeah, and just a shade under a decade too. All right. "

by jbay4 on Jan 21, 2012 3:59 PM PST up reply actions  

Rice stayed up all night!

Elizabeth had a partner and he had a rap from the cops, Him and Lenny Suckerpunch were just out Tooling around

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jan 21, 2012 3:59 PM PST up reply actions  

thats funny-

Same here! Yay bonus

Tell me again why we traded Miller?

by RenoBlazerFan on Jan 21, 2012 4:00 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

me three

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 21, 2012 4:02 PM PST up reply actions  

nope

not yet … waiting.

Elizabeth had a partner and he had a rap from the cops, Him and Lenny Suckerpunch were just out Tooling around

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jan 21, 2012 4:00 PM PST up reply actions  

instead of Italicize how about Youtalicize?

zing!

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 21, 2012 4:03 PM PST up reply actions  

good

im not going crazy, I was really confused

by Peteyhasnohead on Jan 21, 2012 4:01 PM PST up reply actions  

Implies a fast paced game

to me.

Elizabeth had a partner and he had a rap from the cops, Him and Lenny Suckerpunch were just out Tooling around

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jan 21, 2012 4:03 PM PST up reply actions  

success!!

< / i >

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 21, 2012 4:05 PM PST up reply actions  

99% cure rate.

"Tommy: Did you hear I finally graduated?
Richard Hayden: Yeah, and just a shade under a decade too. All right. "

by jbay4 on Jan 21, 2012 4:10 PM PST up reply actions  

I love me some Genesee.

I feel like I’m drinking a Dharma Initiative-issued beer. Awesome feeling.

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 21, 2012 4:20 PM PST up reply actions  

Oh, buddy.

If you ever have like 2 months to kill, watch Lost.

Good work of your frugality, btw. I’m right there with you.

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 21, 2012 4:25 PM PST up reply actions  

Interesting
BREAKING: Mavs coach Rick Carlisle says Dirk Nowitzki will be out at least four games to work on his conditioning.

by Corvid on Jan 21, 2012 4:12 PM PST reply actions  

First thing that pops into my head when i hear or see "knee": Oden

"Tommy: Did you hear I finally graduated?
Richard Hayden: Yeah, and just a shade under a decade too. All right. "

by jbay4 on Jan 21, 2012 4:14 PM PST up reply actions  

What is the latest Oden update? anything recent?

"Tommy: Did you hear I finally graduated?
Richard Hayden: Yeah, and just a shade under a decade too. All right. "

by jbay4 on Jan 21, 2012 4:15 PM PST reply actions  

He's not coming back this season. I have lost all hope in him so that if he does. I can be happy.

"Tommy: Did you hear I finally graduated?
Richard Hayden: Yeah, and just a shade under a decade too. All right. "

by jbay4 on Jan 21, 2012 4:17 PM PST up reply actions  

They said they didn't expect him to come back, but are hopeful

So I’ve ruled him out, and it’ll be a nice surprise if he appears.

by Timmay! on Jan 21, 2012 4:21 PM PST up reply actions  

He was sent

to a discrete location in Siberia to train in many unconventional ways.

by Countless512 on Jan 21, 2012 4:28 PM PST up reply actions  

Sabas!!!

Elizabeth had a partner and he had a rap from the cops, Him and Lenny Suckerpunch were just out Tooling around

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jan 21, 2012 4:29 PM PST up reply actions  

My boss is a huge Pistons fan. GO PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS!!!

"All is vanity and vexation of spirit."
http://year5000.bandcamp.com

by Y5k on Jan 21, 2012 4:17 PM PST reply actions  

Anyone know when the League Pass audio feed starts?

like, exactly tipoff?

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 21, 2012 4:21 PM PST reply actions  

probably 4:30

Elizabeth had a partner and he had a rap from the cops, Him and Lenny Suckerpunch were just out Tooling around

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jan 21, 2012 4:23 PM PST up reply actions  

Word, just started.

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 21, 2012 4:26 PM PST up reply actions  

a little early

lol

Elizabeth had a partner and he had a rap from the cops, Him and Lenny Suckerpunch were just out Tooling around

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jan 21, 2012 4:28 PM PST up reply actions  

Thanks!

I’m gonna bookmark that for sure.

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 21, 2012 4:28 PM PST up reply actions  

ty

Elizabeth had a partner and he had a rap from the cops, Him and Lenny Suckerpunch were just out Tooling around

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jan 21, 2012 4:28 PM PST up reply actions  

Rice tweet ...

No gordon. Stucky to start in his place

Elizabeth had a partner and he had a rap from the cops, Him and Lenny Suckerpunch were just out Tooling around

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jan 21, 2012 4:24 PM PST reply actions  

NO GERALD!!

Wheels just said. He’ll dress but not play.

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 21, 2012 4:24 PM PST reply actions  

bummer

OSU '06
GForce Crash Wallace FTW!

by TyboOSU on Jan 21, 2012 4:27 PM PST up reply actions  

yeah my bad.

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 21, 2012 4:27 PM PST up reply actions  

wait he just clarified and said he’s coming off the bench. disregard my first statement.

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 21, 2012 4:27 PM PST up reply actions  

why can't the Pistons and the Raptors be in our division?!

40 wins in the NW would be a major accomplishment this season.

by poorwebguy on Jan 21, 2012 4:32 PM PST reply actions  

they said suited, not starting

if the game goes well hopefully he won’t have to play but nothing about officially not going to see any minutes, atleast according to Mike and Mike

by Peteyhasnohead on Jan 21, 2012 4:34 PM PST up reply actions  

Thanks guys

Ben had already updated the injury report ahead of me with all of this info. He’s fast. :)

by Timmay! on Jan 21, 2012 4:35 PM PST up reply actions  

Wants to play

of course

Elizabeth had a partner and he had a rap from the cops, Him and Lenny Suckerpunch were just out Tooling around

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jan 21, 2012 4:36 PM PST up reply actions  

Oh, ouch!

I hope he throws down 50.

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 21, 2012 4:39 PM PST up reply actions  

They take him on road trips?

eGADS!

Elizabeth had a partner and he had a rap from the cops, Him and Lenny Suckerpunch were just out Tooling around

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jan 21, 2012 4:38 PM PST up reply actions  

lucky cat

i think casey and sarah are on this trip as well.

i need that kind of job.

PHILLY!

by CleBlazer on Jan 21, 2012 4:39 PM PST up reply actions  

I've got a really ugly picture in my head ...

… of Blaze sitting on the plane.

Elizabeth had a partner and he had a rap from the cops, Him and Lenny Suckerpunch were just out Tooling around

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jan 21, 2012 4:41 PM PST up reply actions  

His big head would be in Mike Rice's way

when he’s just trying to watch his How I Met Your Mother reruns.

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 21, 2012 4:42 PM PST up reply actions  

Apparently the city of Detroit has better things to do

then pay to see a basketball game, because it’s empty in there

by Peteyhasnohead on Jan 21, 2012 4:41 PM PST reply actions  

GAME ON !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GO BLAZERS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by LaMarvelous on Jan 21, 2012 4:42 PM PST reply actions  

LMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by LaMarvelous on Jan 21, 2012 4:42 PM PST reply actions  

LMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by LaMarvelous on Jan 21, 2012 4:44 PM PST reply actions  

BATOOOOM JAMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by LaMarvelous on Jan 21, 2012 4:45 PM PST reply actions  

When is the last time we didn't start sloppy?

I know where I come from, and when you always have in mind where you come from the rest will be easy. I think the rest will be easy.

-- M. Rivera

by GMan83201 on Jan 21, 2012 4:46 PM PST reply actions  

Nice reverb on the rad-io

Elizabeth had a partner and he had a rap from the cops, Him and Lenny Suckerpunch were just out Tooling around

by Lizzy Lowblow on Jan 21, 2012 4:48 PM PST up reply actions  

No matter what any NBA team does...

… at the end of the day, winning is the key to attendence.

by Timmay! on Jan 21, 2012 4:48 PM PST up reply actions  

Someone Piston the arena

So nobody came

These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx

by RDreamer on Jan 21, 2012 4:48 PM PST up reply actions  

Groan!!!

#52--------I believe in Greg Oden

by annthefan on Jan 21, 2012 4:49 PM PST up reply actions  

I'll be here all week

These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx

by RDreamer on Jan 21, 2012 4:50 PM PST up reply actions  

Thank you you're beautiful ladies and gentlemen

Please tip your waitresses

These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx

by RDreamer on Jan 21, 2012 4:52 PM PST up reply actions  

He plays that enough himself

I know where I come from, and when you always have in mind where you come from the rest will be easy. I think the rest will be easy.

-- M. Rivera

by GMan83201 on Jan 21, 2012 4:49 PM PST up reply actions  

i wouldn't try it

he’ll give you alcohol poisoning

by blazers12 on Jan 21, 2012 4:49 PM PST up reply actions  

FELTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by LaMarvelous on Jan 21, 2012 4:48 PM PST reply actions  

BATOOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by LaMarvelous on Jan 21, 2012 4:49 PM PST reply actions  

FINALLY BIG RAY.

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 21, 2012 4:49 PM PST reply actions  

Batum is looking to make a statement today

I know where I come from, and when you always have in mind where you come from the rest will be easy. I think the rest will be easy.

-- M. Rivera

by GMan83201 on Jan 21, 2012 4:49 PM PST reply actions  

CAMBY TO LMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by LaMarvelous on Jan 21, 2012 4:49 PM PST reply actions  

this lineup just has so much more spacing

i don’t think it’s a good thing to have camby be so crucial for our success.

PHILLY!

by CleBlazer on Jan 21, 2012 4:50 PM PST reply actions  

Bad timing, but I was totally down with trading Wallace for draft picks.

by AP_18 on Jan 21, 2012 4:51 PM PST reply actions  

The internets told me Ben Wallace just made a nine-foot shot

Surely this cannot be true.

These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others. -Groucho Marx

by RDreamer on Jan 21, 2012 4:51 PM PST reply actions  

that too

a fadeaway over marcus

PHILLY!

by CleBlazer on Jan 21, 2012 4:51 PM PST up reply actions  

fadeaway too

I know where I come from, and when you always have in mind where you come from the rest will be easy. I think the rest will be easy.

-- M. Rivera

by GMan83201 on Jan 21, 2012 4:51 PM PST up reply actions  

What a great pass from Camby

"All is vanity and vexation of spirit."
http://year5000.bandcamp.com

by Y5k on Jan 21, 2012 4:51 PM PST reply actions  

STUPID CALL FROM REF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by LaMarvelous on Jan 21, 2012 4:53 PM PST reply actions  

Ugh.

Now Aldridge will be in and out for the rest of the game. So much for duplicating last night’s performance.

I know where I come from, and when you always have in mind where you come from the rest will be easy. I think the rest will be easy.

-- M. Rivera

by GMan83201 on Jan 21, 2012 4:53 PM PST reply actions  

RHINO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by LaMarvelous on Jan 21, 2012 4:53 PM PST reply actions  

Goin right to work

Crash. Coming soon to an arena near you.

by BubbaJackson on Jan 21, 2012 4:53 PM PST reply actions  

I was just noticing that.

How can they only get that few people there out of such a huge city?

by dbomb on Jan 21, 2012 4:57 PM PST up reply actions  

RHINO HUSTLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It’s a new dance…

LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by LaMarvelous on Jan 21, 2012 4:57 PM PST reply actions  

RHINO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by LaMarvelous on Jan 21, 2012 4:57 PM PST reply actions  

RHINO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OSU '06
GForce Crash Wallace FTW!

by TyboOSU on Jan 21, 2012 4:58 PM PST reply actions  

Oh I love Rhino!!!

#52--------I believe in Greg Oden

by annthefan on Jan 21, 2012 4:58 PM PST reply actions  

almost got another O rb

OSU '06
GForce Crash Wallace FTW!

by TyboOSU on Jan 21, 2012 4:58 PM PST reply actions  

He iz teh suk

I know where I come from, and when you always have in mind where you come from the rest will be easy. I think the rest will be easy.

-- M. Rivera

by GMan83201 on Jan 21, 2012 5:00 PM PST up reply actions  

RHINO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by LaMarvelous on Jan 21, 2012 5:00 PM PST reply actions  

Absolute Fact!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by LaMarvelous on Jan 21, 2012 5:00 PM PST up reply actions  

note, smith not killing us

ok to rest LMA
Fouls to the rescue.

by Berkeley on Jan 21, 2012 5:00 PM PST reply actions  

BATUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by LaMarvelous on Jan 21, 2012 5:04 PM PST reply actions  

Gosh dang

Stuckey walked by batum for that poster!

by comptoncory on Jan 21, 2012 5:04 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

once again I have to put equal blame on crawford and nate

crawford needs to make better decisions… but why is Nate using him as a PG… he is a SG

by Kazper on Jan 21, 2012 5:05 PM PST reply actions  

I think because as poor as Crawford plays PG

He is a better backup than Nolan Smith. At least that is the most logical explanation to me.

I know where I come from, and when you always have in mind where you come from the rest will be easy. I think the rest will be easy.

-- M. Rivera

by GMan83201 on Jan 21, 2012 5:06 PM PST up reply actions  

BATOOOM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Awesome

LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by LaMarvelous on Jan 21, 2012 5:06 PM PST reply actions  

Batum reminding us that he is relevant

I know where I come from, and when you always have in mind where you come from the rest will be easy. I think the rest will be easy.

-- M. Rivera

by GMan83201 on Jan 21, 2012 5:06 PM PST reply actions  

And that is why Crawford is the backup PG

I know where I come from, and when you always have in mind where you come from the rest will be easy. I think the rest will be easy.

-- M. Rivera

by GMan83201 on Jan 21, 2012 5:07 PM PST up reply actions  

I dunno, I kinda like the aggressiveness.

Maybe hoping to catch them napping at the end of the clock?

Crash. Coming soon to an arena near you.

by BubbaJackson on Jan 21, 2012 5:08 PM PST up reply actions  

great run down the court

no idea how to finish the play. A short jumper his for the taking

scrappy

by Honka Playboy on Jan 21, 2012 5:08 PM PST up reply actions  

Brandon Knight played the whole quarter.

by AP_18 on Jan 21, 2012 5:07 PM PST reply actions  

So did Batum

I know where I come from, and when you always have in mind where you come from the rest will be easy. I think the rest will be easy.

-- M. Rivera

by GMan83201 on Jan 21, 2012 5:08 PM PST up reply actions  

wow, didn’t notice that. Who’s backing him up? Luke, Elliot?

by AP_18 on Jan 21, 2012 5:09 PM PST up reply actions  

as did nic

10/3 in 12 mins, 4-8 FG

PHILLY!

by CleBlazer on Jan 21, 2012 5:08 PM PST up reply actions  

kinda odd that nic plays well on the road

and gerald doesn’t.

would’ve thought that it would be backwards.

PHILLY!

by CleBlazer on Jan 21, 2012 5:09 PM PST reply actions  

I find it hard to believe that Babbit is better than

A nine-fingered Gerald Wallace

I know where I come from, and when you always have in mind where you come from the rest will be easy. I think the rest will be easy.

-- M. Rivera

by GMan83201 on Jan 21, 2012 5:10 PM PST reply actions  

Really? I do.

I know where I come from, and when you always have in mind where you come from the rest will be easy. I think the rest will be easy.

-- M. Rivera

by GMan83201 on Jan 21, 2012 5:11 PM PST up reply actions  

wow Babbit in 2nd?

OSU '06
GForce Crash Wallace FTW!

by TyboOSU on Jan 21, 2012 5:10 PM PST reply actions  

I fell bad for Elliot and CJ

Nate trusts Babbitt more…

"When the love is mutal, the hardest thing is to walk away." -Brandon Roy

by je'mapple on Jan 21, 2012 5:10 PM PST reply actions  

It's a positional thing for EW. We have too many people ahead of him.

Though I liked CJ last year, he’s looked terrible this year. Then again, Babs has looked even worse…

by bamyo on Jan 21, 2012 5:18 PM PST up reply actions  

JAMAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by LaMarvelous on Jan 21, 2012 5:11 PM PST reply actions  

I can see the docfunk comic tomorrow:

Ref: “How bad is Crash really hurt?”
Nate: “We’re going to play Luke Babbitt.”
Ref: “Ouch! Is Crash expected to survive?”

by Timmay! on Jan 21, 2012 5:12 PM PST reply actions  

Hey Timmay! I ordered that laptop today. Another good thing about Costco

is that they have a 90 day return policy on electronics so I’ll be able to put it through its paces before I decide if I want to keep it.

#52--------I believe in Greg Oden

by annthefan on Jan 21, 2012 5:15 PM PST up reply actions  

That's great, no restocking fee?

Totally worth a shot then, and make sure it’ll do what you want.

by Timmay! on Jan 21, 2012 5:15 PM PST up reply actions  

Thanks for your help!

#52--------I believe in Greg Oden

by annthefan on Jan 21, 2012 5:16 PM PST up reply actions  

It's gotta be about time for Aldridge to come back in right?

I know where I come from, and when you always have in mind where you come from the rest will be easy. I think the rest will be easy.

-- M. Rivera

by GMan83201 on Jan 21, 2012 5:14 PM PST reply actions  

rofl

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 21, 2012 5:16 PM PST up reply actions  

ROFL CRAWFUL

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 21, 2012 5:17 PM PST up reply actions  

I want Babbitt to be good...

…but he just ain’t!

#7... GO BLAZERS!!!

by Ilikeemall on Jan 21, 2012 5:17 PM PST reply actions  

EWill and Nolan in for Crawful and Matthews??

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 21, 2012 5:18 PM PST reply actions  

He traveled

LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by LaMarvelous on Jan 21, 2012 5:19 PM PST up reply actions  

Prince looks at his teammates in the time out and goes:

have you guys looked at the goofy looking guy guarding me… just give me the ball

by Kazper on Jan 21, 2012 5:19 PM PST reply actions  

Oh dear.

We can’t lose to the Pistons can we?

I know where I come from, and when you always have in mind where you come from the rest will be easy. I think the rest will be easy.

-- M. Rivera

by GMan83201 on Jan 21, 2012 5:20 PM PST reply actions  

Last game of a road trip? Totally.

It’ll depend on fouls in some ways. We only put out that lineup because of the foul trouble.

by Timmay! on Jan 21, 2012 5:20 PM PST up reply actions  

Plus Wallace's finger injury

I know where I come from, and when you always have in mind where you come from the rest will be easy. I think the rest will be easy.

-- M. Rivera

by GMan83201 on Jan 21, 2012 5:22 PM PST up reply actions  

uh.............

OSU '06
GForce Crash Wallace FTW!

by TyboOSU on Jan 21, 2012 5:20 PM PST reply actions  

Icky

I know where I come from, and when you always have in mind where you come from the rest will be easy. I think the rest will be easy.

-- M. Rivera

by GMan83201 on Jan 21, 2012 5:22 PM PST up reply actions  

the bench is sitting down

it’ll even out

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 21, 2012 5:21 PM PST up reply actions  

Called it in the Pregame

Trap Game

Trust and look for each other

by Hermistonmelons on Jan 21, 2012 5:21 PM PST reply actions  

its tough to watch babbit play

his game is just not NBA level, its sad really

by cavejunctionblazer on Jan 21, 2012 5:21 PM PST reply actions  

get crawful out of there

he killed the offensive rhythm with his chucking. and his defense is nonexistent

PHILLY!

by CleBlazer on Jan 21, 2012 5:21 PM PST reply actions  

Get the starters in

and get this thing back to even before half

by OfficerCosta on Jan 21, 2012 5:22 PM PST reply actions  

Phoenix game all over again? Remember guys, our 3 games in 3 nights starts Monday.

by lawalteral14 on Jan 21, 2012 5:22 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

wow

that means…5 games in 6 nights.

intense.

PHILLY!

by CleBlazer on Jan 21, 2012 5:23 PM PST up reply actions  

I'd try this rotation

Crawford comes in at the 2… Wes, you can start, but you have 6 minutes to show Defensive energy..Jamaal, you get your sweat on in your natural position

Trust and look for each other

by Hermistonmelons on Jan 21, 2012 5:23 PM PST reply actions  

They're doubling Aldridge

And the Blazers aren’t making good plays out of that

I know where I come from, and when you always have in mind where you come from the rest will be easy. I think the rest will be easy.

-- M. Rivera

by GMan83201 on Jan 21, 2012 5:25 PM PST up reply actions  

LMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by LaMarvelous on Jan 21, 2012 5:24 PM PST reply actions  

FELTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by LaMarvelous on Jan 21, 2012 5:25 PM PST reply actions  

Good timeout by Lawrence Frank

He saw signs the momentum might change, and kept the team in order.

by Timmay! on Jan 21, 2012 5:25 PM PST reply actions  

No, he sucks because he's not Andre Miller

I know where I come from, and when you always have in mind where you come from the rest will be easy. I think the rest will be easy.

-- M. Rivera

by GMan83201 on Jan 21, 2012 5:27 PM PST up reply actions  

Nico leading the team in minutes played with 13 atm

There’s a change.

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 21, 2012 5:27 PM PST reply actions  

It's either Batum or Babbit today apparently.

Dunno why Wes can’t play the 3.

I know where I come from, and when you always have in mind where you come from the rest will be easy. I think the rest will be easy.

-- M. Rivera

by GMan83201 on Jan 21, 2012 5:27 PM PST up reply actions  

Play some defense!!!!!

I’m tired of the lazy, undisciplined D this team plays.

by OfficerCosta on Jan 21, 2012 5:27 PM PST reply actions  

Felton's been hitting that mid range jumper last couple of games.

If he can be consistent with that, it’ll be huge. Then he just needs to gradually work his way out beyond the arc…

by bamyo on Jan 21, 2012 5:28 PM PST reply actions  

They forced a long three

I know where I come from, and when you always have in mind where you come from the rest will be easy. I think the rest will be easy.

-- M. Rivera

by GMan83201 on Jan 21, 2012 5:28 PM PST up reply actions  

Basketball Gods are not on our side this quarter

I know where I come from, and when you always have in mind where you come from the rest will be easy. I think the rest will be easy.

-- M. Rivera

by GMan83201 on Jan 21, 2012 5:28 PM PST reply actions  

WOW wesley pass to ALDRIDGE

it was a obvious dropoff pass and he took a junk layup

WITH ODEN ON OUR SIDE

by bowdown on Jan 21, 2012 5:29 PM PST reply actions  

were loosing by 13 to the Detroit Pistons

someone needs to tell them that this game counts just as much as the Laker Game

by Peteyhasnohead on Jan 21, 2012 5:29 PM PST reply actions  

Aldridge only has 1 rebound.

How many did he have in the first half yesterday?

I know where I come from, and when you always have in mind where you come from the rest will be easy. I think the rest will be easy.

-- M. Rivera

by GMan83201 on Jan 21, 2012 5:29 PM PST reply actions  

I think these refs feel sorry for the Pistons and are trying to help them out.

LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by LaMarvelous on Jan 21, 2012 5:29 PM PST reply actions  

tip for nate:

1) build lead
2) then put in babbitt

by blazers12 on Jan 21, 2012 5:30 PM PST reply actions  

tip for nate:

1) build lead
2) then put in babbitt anyone but babbit
3) when up 30 with 5 mins left, then put in babbit as a victory cigar

by Kazper on Jan 21, 2012 5:31 PM PST up reply actions  

4) Watch Babbit singlehandedly blow 25 of those points

5) Put starters back in
6) Never play Babbit again

I know where I come from, and when you always have in mind where you come from the rest will be easy. I think the rest will be easy.

-- M. Rivera

by GMan83201 on Jan 21, 2012 5:32 PM PST up reply actions  

7) Ship Babbitt to Idaho

8) Antione Walker stabs Babbit on team bus

"(creative University of Oregon fan quote!)"

by thuginator on Jan 21, 2012 5:36 PM PST up reply actions  

WES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by LaMarvelous on Jan 21, 2012 5:30 PM PST reply actions  

Yay. Back within single digits.

I know where I come from, and when you always have in mind where you come from the rest will be easy. I think the rest will be easy.

-- M. Rivera

by GMan83201 on Jan 21, 2012 5:30 PM PST reply actions  

Spoke too soon.

Somebody rebound por favor?

I know where I come from, and when you always have in mind where you come from the rest will be easy. I think the rest will be easy.

-- M. Rivera

by GMan83201 on Jan 21, 2012 5:31 PM PST up reply actions  

Are we gonna score 10 points the 3rd game of 3?

by lawalteral14 on Jan 21, 2012 5:30 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

Everyone

I know where I come from, and when you always have in mind where you come from the rest will be easy. I think the rest will be easy.

-- M. Rivera

by GMan83201 on Jan 21, 2012 5:32 PM PST up reply actions  

We can't chalk up this piss poor effort to the second night of a back to back

Pistons are too

I know where I come from, and when you always have in mind where you come from the rest will be easy. I think the rest will be easy.

-- M. Rivera

by GMan83201 on Jan 21, 2012 5:31 PM PST reply actions  

FELTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by LaMarvelous on Jan 21, 2012 5:32 PM PST reply actions  

Blazers keep using the "tired" excuse in games

Sadly in this season it’ll mean many, many losses.

by Neama on Jan 21, 2012 5:33 PM PST reply actions  

LMA AND 1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by LaMarvelous on Jan 21, 2012 5:33 PM PST reply actions  

Thank God.

Perhaps our best player should attempt to score a lot of points.

I know where I come from, and when you always have in mind where you come from the rest will be easy. I think the rest will be easy.

-- M. Rivera

by GMan83201 on Jan 21, 2012 5:34 PM PST reply actions  

that was a dangerous pass but it forced aldridge to be in a better position than he usually is. nice

by permaswoon on Jan 21, 2012 5:34 PM PST reply actions  

Classic LA "AAAAAAYYYYE!!!!"

during contact.

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 21, 2012 5:34 PM PST reply actions  

i also like the “dahhhh” when he makes a mistake or misses an easy shot

by permaswoon on Jan 21, 2012 5:38 PM PST up reply actions  

this defense is disgusting

their offense is horrible and we are making them look amazing, especially Stuckey

by Peteyhasnohead on Jan 21, 2012 5:35 PM PST reply actions  

DID u see MAtthews not make that obvious entry pass to LMA?

Really? why? is there better offense than LMA postup for us right now?

WITH ODEN ON OUR SIDE

by bowdown on Jan 21, 2012 5:35 PM PST reply actions  

jeezus REFS

OSU '06
GForce Crash Wallace FTW!

by TyboOSU on Jan 21, 2012 5:36 PM PST reply actions  

Jesus CJ

completely turned around

scrappy

by Honka Playboy on Jan 21, 2012 5:36 PM PST reply actions  

You always know when Kurt's angry about a foul call on him

He does his angry mother walk straight to the ref. He honestly walks just as fast as he jogs up the court.

by Devyn on Jan 21, 2012 5:36 PM PST reply actions  

Jesus

16 free throws for the Pistons?

I know where I come from, and when you always have in mind where you come from the rest will be easy. I think the rest will be easy.

-- M. Rivera

by GMan83201 on Jan 21, 2012 5:36 PM PST reply actions  

hes wearing #3 tonight

OSU '06
GForce Crash Wallace FTW!

by TyboOSU on Jan 21, 2012 5:38 PM PST up reply actions  

Nah. He's getting a physical so that he can be traded to the Mariners

I know where I come from, and when you always have in mind where you come from the rest will be easy. I think the rest will be easy.

-- M. Rivera

by GMan83201 on Jan 21, 2012 5:38 PM PST up reply actions  

Jesus Montero for Michael Pineda trade?

Not following offseason baseball I take it?

I know where I come from, and when you always have in mind where you come from the rest will be easy. I think the rest will be easy.

-- M. Rivera

by GMan83201 on Jan 21, 2012 5:42 PM PST up reply actions  

dude that was a foul on CJ come on

he totally got his arm hit it wasnt a clean block

by cavejunctionblazer on Jan 21, 2012 5:37 PM PST reply actions  

yep

if he would have just gone straight up instead of swiping down on it for the block he would have been fine

by Peteyhasnohead on Jan 21, 2012 5:38 PM PST up reply actions  

foul?

looked like a 3 second violation on maxiell

PHILLY!

by CleBlazer on Jan 21, 2012 5:37 PM PST reply actions  

14 fouls, pistons 7

OSU '06
GForce Crash Wallace FTW!

by TyboOSU on Jan 21, 2012 5:37 PM PST reply actions  

SIGH

LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by LaMarvelous on Jan 21, 2012 5:38 PM PST reply actions  

Can we just stay in the locker room?

Head home early?

"(creative University of Oregon fan quote!)"

by thuginator on Jan 21, 2012 5:38 PM PST reply actions  

LOL

Trust and look for each other

by Hermistonmelons on Jan 21, 2012 5:38 PM PST up reply actions  

He is ICE cold from never seeing the floor

LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by LaMarvelous on Jan 21, 2012 5:41 PM PST up reply actions  

Remember when some thought this might be the best team in the West?

Best team in the West doesn’t lay eggs like this with such alarming regularity.

I know where I come from, and when you always have in mind where you come from the rest will be easy. I think the rest will be easy.

-- M. Rivera

by GMan83201 on Jan 21, 2012 5:38 PM PST reply actions  

Whoever said that was hoping to look smart

If the blazers surprised and played well. It backfired though, and now they just look stupid

by ZenGarden on Jan 21, 2012 5:40 PM PST via Android app up reply actions  

SSSSSSSSSLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWW GAME

refs need to lose those whistles and let these guys play

by cavejunctionblazer on Jan 21, 2012 5:38 PM PST reply actions  

Worst half of the season

Then again, we managed to play both Babbitt and CJ. No surprise.

by robrun2 on Jan 21, 2012 5:39 PM PST reply actions  

down 11. Could be worse

Refs will have to even this out in the 4th if it keeps on.

by poorwebguy on Jan 21, 2012 5:40 PM PST reply actions  

We got the B-team in general.

Pistons are generally being aggressive so they’re getting calls, but a few of the calls have been awful.

by Timmay! on Jan 21, 2012 5:41 PM PST up reply actions  

Agreed. Worst part about NBA League Pass.

For the money we pay we should be able to choose which feed we want. Most of the local announcers league-wide are AWFUL.

by looster401 on Jan 21, 2012 5:44 PM PST up reply actions  

Seriously

No one will ever beat the terribleness of the OKC Thunder announcers.

by robrun2 on Jan 21, 2012 5:44 PM PST up reply actions  

Blazers have no type of motion offense, back door cuts, or even getting to the line. If it isn’t posting up Aldridge down low then it’s iso one on one then hoping for the best… Nate just piles up wins from just having talent. Imagine a great coach like Rick Aldeman… Underwhelming team

by EriBlazer on Jan 21, 2012 5:42 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

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