Gameday Open Thread: Blazers vs OKC (Second Half)
by Timmay! on Jan 3, 2012 6:51 PM PST
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PrintOKC leads by 2 going into the half, 53-51. Hang out here and discuss a hopefully-happy game result. The usual rules apply. -- Tim
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Aldridge looking strong.
Gonna need a big second half from him to bring this one home.
that batum feed to aldridge off the wing
was beautiful bball
It seemed to click finally that he better get chip on his shoulder because now that hes the man teams are gonna go at him . Perkins is of course gonna try and punk him ...his response was excellent
Now of course someone needs to tell Crash hes playing soft .
by Willie Beamon on Jan 3, 2012 6:14 PM PST up reply actions
Against good teams
Wallace shrinks. Like clockwork.
by heybabydrinkyourmilk on Jan 3, 2012 6:17 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I think he's made three field goals in the last three games
by heybabydrinkyourmilk on Jan 3, 2012 6:24 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Whoa
And that one off the side of the backboard, haha
by heybabydrinkyourmilk on Jan 3, 2012 6:26 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
We r n this game
I like our chances. OKC is playing good, but barely a step ahead of us. I think they will be gassed out by the 4th qtr.
by cavejunctionblazer on Jan 3, 2012 6:12 PM PST reply actions
this
unfortunately their team looks fit, not like cupcake connoisseurs
Keep the intensity.
Minimize forced-iso shots.
Putbacks putbacks putbacks
"All is vanity and vexation of spirit."
http://year5000.bandcamp.com
scrap harder
"All is vanity and vexation of spirit."
http://year5000.bandcamp.com
by Y5k on Jan 3, 2012 6:14 PM PST up reply actions
I wasn't overly happy about that
until I released we really dont have a guard.
Can we trade Patty for Rubio?
"All is vanity and vexation of spirit."
http://year5000.bandcamp.com
by Y5k on Jan 3, 2012 6:15 PM PST up reply actions
I think I saw a flying pig earlier today!
LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
no, it was a pig on a zipline
in a Geico commercial on League Pass
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(((o)))
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Lot of Christian Singles .com and Catholic church commercials on the OKC NBA feed.
I thought everyone in the “heartland” was already saved.
"All is vanity and vexation of spirit."
http://year5000.bandcamp.com
by Y5k on Jan 3, 2012 6:21 PM PST up reply actions
like Env. activism commercials in Portland?
"All is vanity and vexation of spirit."
http://year5000.bandcamp.com
by Y5k on Jan 3, 2012 6:23 PM PST up reply actions
I was thinking about it
He seemed to have better handles than Felton and wouldn’t be too bad in this uptempo offense that we run….
and cute
"All is vanity and vexation of spirit."
http://year5000.bandcamp.com
by Y5k on Jan 3, 2012 6:22 PM PST up reply actions
Supposedly
He is 6’ tall… but yeah he is small.. It’s not fair to say other small PG’s ahve never done well..
oh Mighty Mouse..
I miss him.
I always wanted to see Damon and Brandon (both somehow in their prime)
But Felton has better love handles
"All is vanity and vexation of spirit."
http://year5000.bandcamp.com
by Y5k on Jan 3, 2012 6:22 PM PST up reply actions
Did you guys see LaMarcus with the dribble drive earlier?
That tells me he’s capable of the pick and roll. He needs to work on setting better screens though.
LaMarcus basically said the same thing. He doubyed he'd get as many
dunks without Andre.
#52--------I believe in Greg Oden
Weeeeeee are the champions
no time for losing..
felton should never be a score first guard.
he was trying to be.
I got sad.
A nice effect of Blazers higher pace
is that when other team opens a lead, it doesn’t feel so insurmountable. At times, it used to feel like we were doomed if we got down double digits.
Thanks CSN
for playing that Ms. Turkey ad constantly.
Johnson, Johnson, Smith, Smith, Thomas, Williams, and Babbitt: the Blazer's law firm.
Our offense is still discombobulated
and we’re only behind by 2. Not too bad!
Right now freethrows are keeping us in the game
you gotta make your free throws!
by cavejunctionblazer on Jan 3, 2012 6:15 PM PST reply actions
yeah foul situation is
Ibaka 3
Perkins 2
Nazr 2
the key to the second half is attack and make those guys foul it really disrupts there running game when Ibaka and Perkins are not on the floor to swallow up rebounds and correct their defensive mistakes
by Willie Beamon on Jan 3, 2012 6:19 PM PST up reply actions
yep good point
we need to come out aggressive
by cavejunctionblazer on Jan 3, 2012 6:19 PM PST up reply actions
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WE won the 2nd qtr
HOPEFULLY THE 3RD AND 4TH WILL BE OURS ASWELL
OOPS CAPS LOCK ON SORRY!
by cavejunctionblazer on Jan 3, 2012 6:18 PM PST reply actions
NO PROBLEM
LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Caps like is cruise control for cool
Unfortunately you still need to steer.
The thing with the Thunder is at least one guy always goes absolutely berserk.
You hold Durant to 11 points and a guy like Harden or Westbrook walk all over your defense.
Oh no, I need to go get salsa. At least I'll make it back midway through the third..
We better win guys, the pressures on you.
savage!
i love that word, i love lingo!
by cavejunctionblazer on Jan 3, 2012 6:25 PM PST up reply actions
OKC going to try and contain LMA better
be interesting to see how he handles it. 19 and 5 in the first half
LETS GO BLAZERS LET GO!
LETS GO BLAZERS LETS GO!
by cavejunctionblazer on Jan 3, 2012 6:25 PM PST reply actions
Does Nate know how to defend the pick & roll?
Wes and Felton’s pick & roll defense and rotation help is non-existant. They get lots of easy chances with the pick & roll cause we always switch.
At least we’re hitting our shots and getting to the free throw line.
I will get sick if I see one more switch
where Durant winds up being guarded by Felton. Durant had some misses there, but that won’t keep happening.
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(((o)))
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WES MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MAtthew s with decent handles there...
"I was a victim of a series of accidents, as are we all."
by thankyouforblaze on Jan 3, 2012 6:27 PM PST reply actions
poor scotty
durant cant be called for a charge
by SNewtn on Jan 3, 2012 6:29 PM PST via Android app reply actions
Haha
Oden would have dunked that
by heybabydrinkyourmilk on Jan 3, 2012 6:29 PM PST via mobile reply actions
CRASH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HEY GUYS
I just started watching. Are we looking promising? You feel confident? Who have done it well for us?
WITH ODEN ON OUR SIDE
Let's see if aldridge shoots a shot from the paint in the second half
Over under .5
by heybabydrinkyourmilk on Jan 3, 2012 6:32 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Were you treated to the whole second qtr. of the WWE guy? Precious.
#52--------I believe in Greg Oden
YOU HAVE GOT TO MAKE YOUR LAYUPS
by ZenGarden on Jan 3, 2012 6:33 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
WES MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LMA going to have to score in motion against Perk
use speed to his advantage. He’s not getting far enough in the paint against Perkins trying to post up.
That was the biggest goaltend I ever saw in my LIFE
Batum Shakalaka
Finally remembered my login.
No more constant F5ing.
by ParticleAccelerator on Jan 3, 2012 6:34 PM PST reply actions
FELTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AARGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I sure wish Wheels wasn't such a whiner....
his sing songy, despondency at anything less than good news is obnoxious.
I think I would rather listen to the opposition announcers.
lol
we need Patty ASAP, huh, ann ?
:-)
He’ll show the naysayers !
From what I am hearing about Felton, worth a try. He had some good outings last year as backup.
I guess he has to heal a while though. Of course that gives Greg a cheerleader in rehab.
The best would be announcers that knew basketball and ask the players, but had absolutely no fandom or interest in the outcome at the same time
It’s probably impossible
by ZenGarden on Jan 3, 2012 6:37 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
And then he totally redeems himself!
by ParticleAccelerator on Jan 3, 2012 6:35 PM PST up reply actions
Im not going to blame the refs for the game....
But they have blown some pretty obvsious calls so far
take camby out
CJ should get some run this game
The tensions are so high because the stakes are so low!
by tylercomp on Jan 3, 2012 6:35 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Or not
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
LAOOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Finally a oop to LMA!!!
been waitin for that forever
by cavejunctionblazer on Jan 3, 2012 6:36 PM PST reply actions
What happened to ESPN3 streaming NBA?
by ParticleAccelerator on Jan 3, 2012 6:36 PM PST reply actions
Think thats only for ESPN programming
Batum Shakalaka
OK. Thanks. I do have Comcast, but haven't seen any streams lately,
by ParticleAccelerator on Jan 3, 2012 6:37 PM PST up reply actions
lol
Nice jam – also I take back my camby comment
The tensions are so high because the stakes are so low!
by tylercomp on Jan 3, 2012 6:37 PM PST via mobile reply actions
That was by far my favorite sequence for tonight.
Westbrook blows a dunk only to be followed by a LaMarcus lob dunk.
where was the goal tend?
They counted it as a miss. Terrible.
Is our defense responsible for bad Durant shootjng? Anyone pirticular did a good job?
WITH ODEN ON OUR SIDE
When playing OKC
if you were coaching against them would you want Westbrook to try and be the man? personally i think i would
It always looks
like Felton is right at the edge of his ability. It scares me. Dre always looked under control.
Blazers looking good and hanging in there!
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(((o)))
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flu-like symptoms
or bad eyesight. one or the other, bad announcers.
It's funny
Felton looks out of control/underachieving all game, and winds up with a decent stat line.
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
Durant doesn't hesitate to shoot the 3.
by ParticleAccelerator on Jan 3, 2012 6:40 PM PST reply actions
He's decent at basketball.
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
CAMBY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Felton reminds me a lot of Duckworth.
Lovably fat, sometimes good, sometimes disappoints.
Still need to create some distance in the score
Otherwise the end of this game will not be fun to watch
by ZenGarden on Jan 3, 2012 6:42 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
How old is he now?
22?
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
It could be scarring from adolescent acne...
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
not our strongest freethrow year so far
Should be automatic for felt and wes
The tensions are so high because the stakes are so low!
by tylercomp on Jan 3, 2012 6:41 PM PST via mobile reply actions
WES MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FELTON TO LAMONSTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hilarious announcer
He was turning Portland’s big man into coleslaw right after he snuffs Westrbrook.
felton finally soarking some chemistry with la
by SNewtn on Jan 3, 2012 6:42 PM PST via Android app reply actions
mathews feelin it
Looking to score every time
The tensions are so high because the stakes are so low!
by tylercomp on Jan 3, 2012 6:42 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Gerald has been poked in the eye like 10 times
"I was a victim of a series of accidents, as are we all."
by thankyouforblaze on Jan 3, 2012 6:42 PM PST reply actions
in the land of the blind
Gerald will be king
The tensions are so high because the stakes are so low!
by tylercomp on Jan 3, 2012 6:43 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Can we lay to rest
The Matthews doesn’t have a handle rumor now?
by heybabydrinkyourmilk on Jan 3, 2012 6:43 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Yeah, him and Crawford chucking will be the end of this team.
by ParticleAccelerator on Jan 3, 2012 6:43 PM PST up reply actions
feltons only taken 6 shots this game
and has 7 pts 4 assists so far (assuming espn is correct on their stats)
he should just take open shots and easy looks, dont force stuff or try and take over
OSU '06
GForce Crash Wallace FTW!
Loving the dishes by Felton
"Coach, we got this. We got this." - Frank Gore
REST IN PEACE MAURICE LUCAS 1952-2010 R.I.P #20
"They responded like mighty men." - Jim Harbaugh
by rise_stand_resist on Jan 3, 2012 6:43 PM PST reply actions
NIIIICE
Just as i say that
"Coach, we got this. We got this." - Frank Gore
REST IN PEACE MAURICE LUCAS 1952-2010 R.I.P #20
"They responded like mighty men." - Jim Harbaugh
by rise_stand_resist on Jan 3, 2012 6:43 PM PST reply actions
FELTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
anyone see Russell's weird little fake crossover move a min ago?
"I was a victim of a series of accidents, as are we all."
by thankyouforblaze on Jan 3, 2012 6:45 PM PST reply actions
lets keep it going!
nice beating the besting team out west!!!
and when we can't hit shots
we’re only beating ourselves.
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((())) llbdll
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ed: bumped to front page
Wow, we're driving to the rim at will!
So this is what it’s like for other teams when they play us.
Mercifully, Durant doesn't seem to shine against the Blazers...
he wanted to be here, with his Texas buddy LMA…. :-(
Life goes on. LMA on the other hand, seems to want to show he can play too.
Hindsight:
We would’ve had a championship already with Durant, Roy and Lamarcus
On Durant's woes: two words
Gerald Wallace.
I have seen it many times. GW puts the fear of god into that boy.
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(((o)))
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Finally getting some fuidity to our attack
Seems like Nate got everyone ready for the 2nd half
by cavejunctionblazer on Jan 3, 2012 6:46 PM PST reply actions
OKC announcers...
“westbrook turning portlands bigman into coleslaw”
as he runs out of control in to the paint and gets blocked by aldridge
Coleslaw is good
But plain cabbage sucks, I think they were complementing the bigs
by ZenGarden on Jan 3, 2012 6:47 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
What I miss? Missed like 3 min and now we are up by 7...nice
Batum Shakalaka
Felton...
Verdict’s still out on this guy. On one hand he seems to behind-the-back pass on every possession. On the other hand he can create his own shot unlike much of the stagnant offense. Buhh hope chemistry increases.
Durant
Definitely getting bald faster than Oden
by heybabydrinkyourmilk on Jan 3, 2012 6:48 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Wallace has been good, but he has to close out.
If he drives, double him.
by ParticleAccelerator on Jan 3, 2012 6:49 PM PST reply actions
and people were worried about la
just gonna take a bit to get up to full speed
by SNewtn on Jan 3, 2012 6:49 PM PST via Android app reply actions
Hey guys just tuned in
OH DEAR LORD ALDRIDGE IS BEASTING
Blazers basketball? Just basketball you say? More like a way of life
THOMAS!
Watch out –
Old man’s ballin’!
"Coach, we got this. We got this." - Frank Gore
REST IN PEACE MAURICE LUCAS 1952-2010 R.I.P #20
"They responded like mighty men." - Jim Harbaugh
by rise_stand_resist on Jan 3, 2012 6:50 PM PST reply actions
Thomas told him "Start playin D young fella"
"Coach, we got this. We got this." - Frank Gore
REST IN PEACE MAURICE LUCAS 1952-2010 R.I.P #20
"They responded like mighty men." - Jim Harbaugh
by rise_stand_resist on Jan 3, 2012 6:50 PM PST up reply actions
Not the best end to the quarter
But still a great quarter overall.
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
LA got himself a new poster!
Batum Shakalaka
How much less G.O. can we get?
by ZenGarden on Jan 3, 2012 6:54 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
only 14 its off the bench for us
"I was a victim of a series of accidents, as are we all."
by thankyouforblaze on Jan 3, 2012 6:52 PM PST reply actions
points*
"I was a victim of a series of accidents, as are we all."
by thankyouforblaze on Jan 3, 2012 6:53 PM PST up reply actions
There's that Ms. Turkey ad again.
Johnson, Johnson, Smith, Smith, Thomas, Williams, and Babbitt: the Blazer's law firm.
Carl's Jr. has some strange ads to say the least
Batum Shakalaka
Well I'm certainly not complaining.
Johnson, Johnson, Smith, Smith, Thomas, Williams, and Babbitt: the Blazer's law firm.
When you say strange
You mean awesome, right?
by ZenGarden on Jan 3, 2012 6:55 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
Would be awesome if we finished this
but all in all can’t be too dissatisfied with how we’ve played. Looked much better than we did against the Clips.
Nice block Batum!!!
Good thing we didn’t draft Durant. what would we do without Batum?
is that the whole bench?
"I was a victim of a series of accidents, as are we all."
by thankyouforblaze on Jan 3, 2012 6:55 PM PST reply actions
this is okc (chosen one) at home folks...
so far, not too shabby. Maybe not so good playing from behind?
Batum steal !
Crawford NO! foul, whew…
Nice pass by Wes, but Craig couldn't handle it
by ParticleAccelerator on Jan 3, 2012 6:56 PM PST reply actions
HAHA!
"I was a victim of a series of accidents, as are we all."
by thankyouforblaze on Jan 3, 2012 6:56 PM PST reply actions
is it safe to pencil in 2-3 blocks for batum per game this year?
feels like hes getting them more consistantly
by SNewtn on Jan 3, 2012 6:56 PM PST via Android app reply actions
If there is 16 seconds left on the shot clock
Don’t shoot a contested three
by heybabydrinkyourmilk on Jan 3, 2012 6:56 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Eric Maynor looks kind of stupid.
Johnson, Johnson, Smith, Smith, Thomas, Williams, and Babbitt: the Blazer's law firm.
yeah i think they can trade or let westbrook walk and they will be ok
OSU '06
GForce Crash Wallace FTW!
Harden is tearing it up
Very efficient
by guybudpal on Jan 3, 2012 6:58 PM PST via Android app reply actions
Eh, who cares about 4 fouls on durant
Refs won’t let him foul out
Sadly probably true
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
Just thought of the trade for them
Why not go for Steve nash… hes good for another year or two and they can use that time to find a PG for Durrant for the long haul
Sup fellas....
C’s fan here. Gotta admit you guys are a fun team to watch. Just curious on the status of Oden. Any chance he plays at all this year??
He re negotiated his contract
for much less money. He may be back next year.
by JeffePortland on Jan 3, 2012 7:01 PM PST up reply actions
Talk around town is
Sometime in march/post season
It's looking like we'll have him in January
"Coach, we got this. We got this." - Frank Gore
REST IN PEACE MAURICE LUCAS 1952-2010 R.I.P #20
"They responded like mighty men." - Jim Harbaugh
by rise_stand_resist on Jan 3, 2012 7:00 PM PST up reply actions
the media doesn't tell us about oden
some speculate yes, I say I’ll believe it when he’s out there.
BATOOOOOOOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OHHHHH KT on the NO LOOK PASS
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT
Batum Shakalaka
Batuuuuum!!!
We have a great 7-8 man rotation.
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
One notable difference I've seen in Batum this year
Is he has been incredibly more assertive when getting rebounds. Huge difference in his game. We’ve all been screaming for a more aggressive Batum, this is starting to look like the start of that.
And just as I’m typing that up THREEEEEEE BATUUUUM
Agree
I couldn’t believe the reports of “not being assertive” blah blah. If anything, he seems like a man on a mission this year.
Gotta think being the man in France helped.
Also coming back in better shape than 90% of the league.
Man, tough on who to keep in this one, Nic or Wallace.
Batum rebounding and making shots but Crash playing good D on Durant.
both
drop Matthews
"I was a victim of a series of accidents, as are we all."
by thankyouforblaze on Jan 3, 2012 7:02 PM PST up reply actions
If I had to pick. Batum because of the youth and the upside.
Batum Shakalaka
Dauphin Batum
"Coach, we got this. We got this." - Frank Gore
REST IN PEACE MAURICE LUCAS 1952-2010 R.I.P #20
"They responded like mighty men." - Jim Harbaugh
by rise_stand_resist on Jan 3, 2012 7:01 PM PST reply actions
wes should sit
"I was a victim of a series of accidents, as are we all."
by thankyouforblaze on Jan 3, 2012 7:02 PM PST up reply actions
Yes.
Very much yes to this.
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
I'm scared because we seem to being going away from LaMarcus. He has to be the man. Aldridge can get up high percentage shots.
Plus when LA is scoring he moves better on offense and defense. I don’t like stagnant LA.
after 1st qtr--Por had neg on the +/-, now they are all positive
just the opposite for OKC
by cavejunctionblazer on Jan 3, 2012 7:02 PM PST reply actions
FELTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
nail
"I was a victim of a series of accidents, as are we all."
by thankyouforblaze on Jan 3, 2012 7:03 PM PST reply actions
coffin
"I was a victim of a series of accidents, as are we all."
by thankyouforblaze on Jan 3, 2012 7:04 PM PST up reply actions
sure
just my guess
"I was a victim of a series of accidents, as are we all."
by thankyouforblaze on Jan 3, 2012 7:05 PM PST up reply actions
Takes a lot of nails to keep a Zombie Sonic in a coffin
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
FINALLY a foul.
Johnson, Johnson, Smith, Smith, Thomas, Williams, and Babbitt: the Blazer's law firm.
okc announcers are really good
They give blazers respect and call it like it is
The tensions are so high because the stakes are so low!
by tylercomp on Jan 3, 2012 7:05 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Agree
They are some of the best I have heard. Give credit where credit is due
always does that front if the rim toss
Its sketch
The tensions are so high because the stakes are so low!
by tylercomp on Jan 3, 2012 7:06 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Yeah, give Wallace a hug
He needed one
"Coach, we got this. We got this." - Frank Gore
REST IN PEACE MAURICE LUCAS 1952-2010 R.I.P #20
"They responded like mighty men." - Jim Harbaugh
by rise_stand_resist on Jan 3, 2012 7:05 PM PST reply actions
Darn it Wallace I feel bad homie
Good help from LMA though
BATTLE!!!!!
by cavejunctionblazer on Jan 3, 2012 7:05 PM PST reply actions
I'll take a one point win.
Prefer a blowout.
by JeffePortland on Jan 3, 2012 7:06 PM PST up reply actions
If LA isn't the starting 4 in the ASG...
something is seriously wrong with people.
A little bit very premature to say 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
What's up with OKC?
They look so ordinary tonight. Not that I’m complaining.
nice game for Aldridge
good D too
"I was a victim of a series of accidents, as are we all."
by thankyouforblaze on Jan 3, 2012 7:06 PM PST reply actions
good position to close this out
still scared of kd
by SNewtn on Jan 3, 2012 7:06 PM PST via Android app reply actions
I LOVE NIC
sorry for caps but the guy is working
This.
Showing a lot of maturity after a frustrating start to the season. This is the way to respond!
Refs have been good to us tonight.
Johnson, Johnson, Smith, Smith, Thomas, Williams, and Babbitt: the Blazer's law firm.
one said it was a good call
the other said it was close then was silent on the issue. The one is a good announcer, the other is very much a homer a la mike & mike
by tjv on Jan 3, 2012 7:08 PM PST up reply actions
OKC will make a run
It will happen. I hope we’re ready.
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
Nate always seems slow to call a TO in those situations.
I guess it’s just his style, but especially on the road I think it wouldn’t hurt to talk over the endgame before it’s too late.
Thats the superstar treatment rite there
Batum Shakalaka
Hey Durant
Ya Gotta Make Your Free Throws
"Coach, we got this. We got this." - Frank Gore
REST IN PEACE MAURICE LUCAS 1952-2010 R.I.P #20
"They responded like mighty men." - Jim Harbaugh
by rise_stand_resist on Jan 3, 2012 7:08 PM PST reply actions
Ball don't lie.
Johnson, Johnson, Smith, Smith, Thomas, Williams, and Babbitt: the Blazer's law firm.
WOW. Batum just flicked it up and it went in
"Coach, we got this. We got this." - Frank Gore
REST IN PEACE MAURICE LUCAS 1952-2010 R.I.P #20
"They responded like mighty men." - Jim Harbaugh
by rise_stand_resist on Jan 3, 2012 7:08 PM PST reply actions
BATOOOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
the okc announcers are pretty fair, especially concerning fouls. don’t like them much regardless, but i appreciate that.
they sound annoying, but they are certainly less
“homer” than ours. But I love Mike & Mike
One of the two.
One whines and the other corrects him.
by JeffePortland on Jan 3, 2012 7:10 PM PST up reply actions
Since when does KD miss free throws?
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
This is gonna sound nuts and people will say I'm crazy but
Durant has choked in so many important games that I’ve seen, the game winner the other night was almost sort of a shocker for me when he hit that shot vs. Dallas.
Maybe I just need to watch more of him vs. other teams because Durant seems to not do a whole lot in the 2nd half vs. Portland particularly in the last couple years. Maybe he wears himself out playing defense.
Crawford
Not in the game
by heybabydrinkyourmilk on Jan 3, 2012 7:09 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Even the announcers
liked that three by Batum
by guybudpal on Jan 3, 2012 7:09 PM PST via Android app reply actions
he's not scared he's tired
dude is still taking it right at Perkins, one of the league’s best paint defenders. That ain’t scared.
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(((o)))
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We would be
The worst team in the league
Without aldridge
(and crash’s hustle)
Right now we have a chance, so love him. Be nice to him.
alot of teams would be the worst team in the league
without there 2 best players.
Red means run, son, numbers add up to nothin
That attitude will force him into early retirement.
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
sounds like a familiar
method for overusing players
What a complete turn around
from the beginning of this game-I had confidence they would come out strong after the half
by cavejunctionblazer on Jan 3, 2012 7:10 PM PST reply actions
still time, no jinx.
knock on wood.
right meow
I just loved Batum blocking Westbrook like he was a child. Palmed that shot almost
WITH ODEN ON OUR SIDE
Need to finish this strong
so we can all meet in the empty OKC W2LC postgame thread
Both teams are playing as controlled as possible
Ending up in a lower tempo game. Glad the Blazers can still play slow too when the game grinds down
russell westbrook looks like a teenage mutant ninja turtle.
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Miami would kill OKC in a NBA Finals matchup.
LeBron James and Dwyane Wade are 100x the player Kevin Durant is.
"I Am Mine"
For one, OKC can't execute late game offense consistently.
by ParticleAccelerator on Jan 3, 2012 7:13 PM PST up reply actions
Agree on the former
disagree on the latter
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
CRASH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Durant's exhausted
walking down the court.
Johnson, Johnson, Smith, Smith, Thomas, Williams, and Babbitt: the Blazer's law firm.
yeah this
99 out of 100 times that ends in an LMA dunk
Guys got 28 points
and one bonehead decision.
Johnson, Johnson, Smith, Smith, Thomas, Williams, and Babbitt: the Blazer's law firm.
Seemed more like he decided to lay it up.
Just too late.
Johnson, Johnson, Smith, Smith, Thomas, Williams, and Babbitt: the Blazer's law firm.
still got his shot though, weird.
He’s still the heart and soul of our team. Guys a beast. I can deal with one missed play when he’s had this kinda game.
LMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i'm more afraid of Russel getting hot
than durant at this point
Suffocating D in the second half
Love it
by guybudpal on Jan 3, 2012 7:16 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
LA is having himself a good day
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
Deflowered???
LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DeAnthony Thomas?
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
wow even I was ready to catch that lob, I saw the whole thing develop Aldridge saw it too
WITH ODEN ON OUR SIDE
i know I think it definitely is a sign of tiredness though
WHAT Player wouldnt wanna PUNCH DOWN a dagger dunk ?
WITH ODEN ON OUR SIDE
I think we learned something in this game though...
when we play them in the future wallace can abuse durant in the low post… tire him out and get him in foul trouble… that could be huge
WE ARE DOMINATING the Western Conference favorites
ON THE ROAD
Batum Shakalaka
I am still in shock Aldridge missed that. What was he thinking? Big shot he just made but LA needs a hug. He is too uptight when
the game is on the line.
He was thinking
“I’m gonna miss this to tick BRoyinThe4th off”.
by ParticleAccelerator on Jan 3, 2012 7:16 PM PST up reply actions
Aldridge and wallace were laughing at it just afterwards. They seem fine.
I don't want to achieve immortality through my work... I want to achieve it through not dying.
I CAN TASTE IT!
SSSSSSWEET VICTORY IN OKC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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(((o)))
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he told crawford to pass it for a better shot to the open man
and felly to do the same
by cavejunctionblazer on Jan 3, 2012 7:17 PM PST up reply actions
wallace
looked like he was playing against me on those KD postups
by blazers12 on Jan 3, 2012 7:16 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
so we are continuing the 40 min lma run
Nate’s gotta let the big guy rest
The tensions are so high because the stakes are so low!
by tylercomp on Jan 3, 2012 7:17 PM PST via mobile reply actions
6-13
46% from 3pt
"I was a victim of a series of accidents, as are we all."
by thankyouforblaze on Jan 3, 2012 7:17 PM PST reply actions
we need to score, every play.
rest of game.
thanks.
You sure criticize him alot
Not sure why
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
yeah, you're not Jamal, Felton
"I was a victim of a series of accidents, as are we all."
by thankyouforblaze on Jan 3, 2012 7:20 PM PST up reply actions
Scotty Brooks resembles a Scotty Dog.
Is that why the nickname?
by ParticleAccelerator on Jan 3, 2012 7:20 PM PST reply actions
if wallace kept his head up
He could feed la all day
The tensions are so high because the stakes are so low!
by tylercomp on Jan 3, 2012 7:20 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Holy Crap
That was crazy.
Johnson, Johnson, Smith, Smith, Thomas, Williams, and Babbitt: the Blazer's law firm.
Haha, OKC announcers...Aldridge, responsible, of course.
by ParticleAccelerator on Jan 3, 2012 7:21 PM PST reply actions
LOL anyone notice Aldridge always gets intense when being held back?
but good showings balls though
WITH ODEN ON OUR SIDE
Look at that fire from LMA
HOLD ME BACK, WES, HOLD ME BACK!
"Coach, we got this. We got this." - Frank Gore
REST IN PEACE MAURICE LUCAS 1952-2010 R.I.P #20
"They responded like mighty men." - Jim Harbaugh
by rise_stand_resist on Jan 3, 2012 7:21 PM PST reply actions
perkins initiated the whole thing, wallace pushed perkins... aldridge wanted to get in.
perkins just bumped @ Jmarc
no punches were throm COME ON MAN !1!
by cavejunctionblazer on Jan 3, 2012 7:22 PM PST reply actions
love
Whispers….
The tensions are so high because the stakes are so low!
by tylercomp on Jan 3, 2012 7:22 PM PST via mobile reply actions
oh that was great!
Aldridge had a goofy smirk on his face.
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(((o)))
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OKC announcers awful. Lead claims Aldridge threw a punch.
by ParticleAccelerator on Jan 3, 2012 7:22 PM PST reply actions
New year, new Blazers?
It feels like a switch was flipped tonight. Love that we’re getting in OKC’s heads.
Major shame.
Didn’t have high expectations for SA even with Manu.
by ParticleAccelerator on Jan 3, 2012 7:24 PM PST up reply actions
good for us, we need to the perrenials to die off already. SA, LA etc
OSU '06
GForce Crash Wallace FTW!
Aldridge OR crash
Would probably end his existence, so I’m okay with it.
Rice, calling out L*ker fans...lol
Batum Shakalaka
Wonder what westbrook just said toLMA
by cavejunctionblazer on Jan 3, 2012 7:24 PM PST reply actions
Yeah, he can at least put the ball on the floor and create good looks driving to the hoop.
Kevin Durant and his high dribble would just turn it over. I can’t stand guys with high dribbles, for it bugs the heck out of me.
"I Am Mine"
What was the final call on that???
LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We need to run the clock down and get a good shot
Typically we can do one or the other, but not both.
With a 7 point lead, I'm fine as long as the possession burns clock.
When it’s a three-possession advantage under a minute left, things should be secure.
"I Am Mine"
What a game
I cant wait for Daves recap on this one!
by cavejunctionblazer on Jan 3, 2012 7:25 PM PST reply actions
Should've burned the entire clock, but meh.
If it was a five-point lead, then that’s a good move to the hoop.
With a seven-point lead, the shot clock should be burned entirely.
"I Am Mine"
Good thing he missed that layup
Haven’t had many of those tonight…
UUGGGH
how many layups are we gonna miss?
nice reb/steal by felly tho plus 2 fts
by cavejunctionblazer on Jan 3, 2012 7:27 PM PST reply actions
this God Awful nickname is still hanging around?
let it die people – it’s just terrible in every possible way.
"But if Ding Dongs and prime rib were the path to NBA pivot stardom we'd all be wearing the uniform." -Dave
Thats some Home-cooking rite there
Batum Shakalaka
WOW! Just seconds & we are #1 in the WC!
We should enjoy it & carry it through-out the season.
"Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes, but no plans."
Phantom Call On LMA!
LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There's a reason OKC has to go to Russ in late-game situations.
It’s ’cause KD has no handles and god-awful court vision. Same things I rip Nicolas Batum for, so fair is fair.
"I Am Mine"
His handles have looked better to me.
Though I agree with the court vision.
by ParticleAccelerator on Jan 3, 2012 7:29 PM PST up reply actions
Crawford's back
Nate and his petty torments
by heybabydrinkyourmilk on Jan 3, 2012 7:28 PM PST via mobile reply actions
I'm a middle school teacher and go to our schools games all the time...
And I don’t recall seeing this many missed lay ups before. Unreal
I don't know guys, Felton doesn't seem too shabby, he just needs to calm down a little.
I could be wrong, but he looks a tad trimmer since preseason.
He looks nearly out of control with his dribble most of the time.
I hope it changes but it doesn’t look good to me.
by JeffePortland on Jan 3, 2012 7:30 PM PST up reply actions
they gotta give our WCF match-up a chance
or else the drama doesn’t build up enough for stern.
start calling petty fouls.
draw this game out
now here comes the longest part of the game
foul foul foul ft ft ft
Blazers WIN !!! FTW!!!
by cavejunctionblazer on Jan 3, 2012 7:30 PM PST reply actions
Guys like Crash and Marion are great matchups against KD.
This was shown in last season’s WCF and also tonight’s game.
"I Am Mine"
I got a feeling some of the "experts" are going to jump on the bandwagon.
After half of ’em projected us to miss the playoffs. smh
Batum Shakalaka
they forget that although we are hard on him sometimes
…we have a pretty good coach.
Just think how much better our team is going to look & play
with some experience playing together.
"Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes, but no plans."
All over but the crying
love it.
Johnson, Johnson, Smith, Smith, Thomas, Williams, and Babbitt: the Blazer's law firm.
he really had a huge 4th
singlehandedly stole some points from them with his defense
by Peteyhasnohead on Jan 3, 2012 7:32 PM PST up reply actions
Batum has been very active and aggressive all year
his offense will come, but I like the aggression. Rebounds by game for Batum:
5,5,6,8,7. for a SF playing 24 minutes a game that is impressive
"But if Ding Dongs and prime rib were the path to NBA pivot stardom we'd all be wearing the uniform." -Dave
BLAZERS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BLAZERS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BLAZERS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BLAZERS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BLAZERS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BLAZERS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BLAZERS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BLAZERS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BLAZERS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BLAZERS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BLAZERS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BLAZERS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BLAZERS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BLAZERS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BLAZERS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BLAZERS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BLAZERS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BLAZERS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BLAZERS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BLAZERS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BLAZERS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BLAZERS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BLAZERS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BLAZERS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BLAZERS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BLAZERS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BLAZERS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BLAZERS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BLAZERS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BLAZERS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BLAZERS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Best game we've played all season.
Johnson, Johnson, Smith, Smith, Thomas, Williams, and Babbitt: the Blazer's law firm.
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!
BWHAHAHAHAHAHHA!!!! TAKE THAT!!!
VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVIIIIICTOREEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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yay! we won! we beat the best of the west!
We are totally legit dawg.
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by scaredcow on Jan 3, 2012 7:33 PM PST via mobile reply actions
thats cuz he's still a laker at heart.
we never want them to either
We get more posts in this 2nd half thread
then OKC gets all year all threads combined.
WOOOP WOOOOP
"Coach, we got this. We got this." - Frank Gore
REST IN PEACE MAURICE LUCAS 1952-2010 R.I.P #20
"They responded like mighty men." - Jim Harbaugh
by rise_stand_resist on Jan 3, 2012 7:34 PM PST reply actions
yay
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by scaredcow on Jan 3, 2012 7:38 PM PST via mobile reply actions
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