FINAL: Portland Trail Blazers 107, Los Angeles Lakers 96
by Timmay! on Jan 5, 2012 10:16 PM PST
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PrintIn a game that much of the country only saw partially, the Portland Trail Blazers held off the Los Angeles Lakers 107-96.
Huge performances from Gerald Wallace (31 points, 5 rebounds) and LaMarcus Aldridge (28 points, 10 rebounds) helped pace the Blazers, who looked like one of the best teams in the Western Conference for the second straight game.
In the first half, I have no idea what happened. I'd like to take a minute to thank Turner Broadcasting for that. I know the Hawks and Heat went to triple overtime, but you'd think they could stream it on their web site, or show it on TBS. Apparently not. The Blazers were behind by 4 at the half, from what I heard.
In the third quarter, the Blazers fought back. Strong defense and some transition buckets turned the game around quickly. After a 19-6 run, Portland led by 7. As the clock ran down to end the quarter, Jamal Crawford calmly sank a long three pointer to push the lead to 10.
In the fourth quarter, more of the same. Blazers get out on transition, the fans cheer, the Lakers stare at the scoreboard. With 7 minutes left in the fourth, the Blazers pulled out to a 13 point lead. A big three-point play from Pau Gasol cut the lead to 9 with 4 minutes to play.
The boxscore is here. The next game is tomorrow night, the second game of a doubleheader on ESPN. They'd better have ESPN2 ready. -- Tim
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Hell! Yes!
In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice they're not.
by conspirator5 on Jan 5, 2012 10:17 PM PST reply actions 3 recs
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT!!!
Moisture is the essence of wetness, and wetness is the essence of beauty.
Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooot!!!!
But this was not so for Brandon Roy who listened to teammate Nicolas Batum, "You're an All-Star, a 3-time All-Star. Take the ball. They can't stop you. You just have to believe in yourself."
by speakers92blazers on Jan 5, 2012 10:31 PM PST up reply actions
GW is a great interview too. Delicious.
In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice they're not.
he looks so darn happy
Moisture is the essence of wetness, and wetness is the essence of beauty.
First time I have seen him smile.
But this was not so for Brandon Roy who listened to teammate Nicolas Batum, "You're an All-Star, a 3-time All-Star. Take the ball. They can't stop you. You just have to believe in yourself."
by speakers92blazers on Jan 5, 2012 10:32 PM PST up reply actions
I love the look of our team
Porter, Drexler, Kersey, Williams, Duckworth. The greatest starting 5 ever.
by Bib Fortuna on Jan 5, 2012 10:18 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
INCREDIBLE
Not just the win but how we winned, beautiful basketball.
by neutroticblazerfan on Jan 5, 2012 10:18 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
81-1!
Only game I missed was LAC, but I’ve thoroughly enjoyed every game so far this year. Good bball.
Night y’all
Phase 1: Collect underpants
Phase 2: ???
Phase 3: Profit!
He's counting the playoffs too.
We’ll get 16 straight wins out of that.
Porter, Drexler, Kersey, Williams, Duckworth. The greatest starting 5 ever.
66 regular season games + 16 playoffs
Jeff Pendergraph:
FGM - 3
FGA - 111
Min - 30
Reb - 10
by Tofu Anonymous on Jan 5, 2012 10:22 PM PST up reply actions
he is including 16 playoff games ;-}
Trust and look for each other
by Hermistonmelons on Jan 5, 2012 10:23 PM PST up reply actions
And who else
Gives our fine nation a city skyline reflected off the rippling riverbank in the middle of winter? You’re welcome.
In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice they're not.
by conspirator5 on Jan 5, 2012 10:19 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
Chicago, New York, Boston...
j/k, great win.
Whoa whoa whoa....
Careful with that whole accuracy thing. You might poke somebody’s eye out.
In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice they're not.
by conspirator5 on Jan 5, 2012 11:38 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah it's all fun and games 'til someone loses an eye...
LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Man, it could get ugly in Lakerland before this year's out
Kobe will not play out a .500 season quietly at this stage of his career.
yeah agreed
Lakers might even make a top 4 seed
His speed is mind boggling.
Someone needs to work out the physics.
by BaylessFace on Jan 5, 2012 10:20 PM PST up reply actions 7 recs
I think he might just have a lot of force in his moves
since force= Mass(Acceleration) and he definitely has the Mass thing going for him…
Aut disce, aut discede; manet sors tertia, caedi
by Occam's Blazer on Jan 5, 2012 10:53 PM PST up reply actions
I accept. They should play Flight of the Bumblebee as he brings the ball up court.
"You're standing in my sunlight, please move." —Diogenes to Alexander the Great
by pixelpusher on Jan 5, 2012 11:27 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
I like it!
LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If they played Flight of the Bumblebee, I would roll on the floor until I was regurgitating cupcakes.
Blunts and cupcakes...Bumble Bee's secret weapon.
Good grief man, don’t do that! That’s a confectionery turnover. Ray ray would be disappointed.
"You're standing in my sunlight, please move." —Diogenes to Alexander the Great
Nah, Felly would be checking my pockets to see where I was hiding my cupcake stash
Blunts and cupcakes...Bumble Bee's secret weapon.
Cool idea but...
I don’t know any PG who wants the word “bumble” in his nickname.
In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice they're not.
by conspirator5 on Jan 5, 2012 11:42 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
How about Super Bee???
LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No, the bumble works with his game; it's fitting.
I don’t know any PG who wants the word "bumble" in his nickname.
Blunts and cupcakes...Bumble Bee's secret weapon.
We didn't "hold off" the Lakers...
We pummeled the tar out of ’em.
by manfredi on Jan 5, 2012 10:19 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
I went to the game! The second half was the best.
The first half was good as well but the 2nd half was definitely better.
The Blazers played very smart basketball.
This team reminds me of the 2004 Pistons.
Porter, Drexler, Kersey, Williams, Duckworth. The greatest starting 5 ever.
GW says we're not even in shape yet!!!
With that thought I can’t wait till they get their legs under them!!
I can't imagine him opting out
if we can keep playing anything like this.
I thought Rudy would be the perfect 6th man. Come back Ruuudy!
I can't imagine
people still wanting to trade this guy for some picks.
by JeffePortland on Jan 5, 2012 11:03 PM PST up reply actions
Let the record show I never once posted "Fire Nate" or even any harsh criticisism of Nate
by neutroticblazerfan on Jan 5, 2012 10:20 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
I posted criticism of nate for sure
He is adapting and killing it this year. And is a hell of a coach for a younger thug type team like we were.
But will it work in the playoffs?
That’s where Nate can really prove himself. But, I’m all for a great regular season first!
I feel like our style of play has changed to a more playoff friendly system.
LA in the post/ mid-range and Wallace getting his freight train on to the rim
Aut disce, aut discede; manet sors tertia, caedi
by Occam's Blazer on Jan 5, 2012 10:30 PM PST up reply actions
yup playoffs have been my main critique of nate
his willingness to adapt and get opportune baskets bode well for his playoff performance, but we shall see.
the playoffs may as well be regular season games
with this shortened schedule. Nate has a definitive roster this year. Expect better things. I do.
Ive hated hime
The main thing is that he is hangin back and letting the players do their thing… TRUST
I like our roster completely
It’s crazy. We have 9 or 10 guys than can actually contribute and 5 or 6 guys that can tear another team up on any given night.
Just need to find a consistent role for Batum
and add a 5 to the end of the bench. It seems like Crawford will work as a backup 1.
by BaylessFace on Jan 5, 2012 10:25 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Batum played great defense tonight.
He had an amazing block. His shot was completely off. He did make his free throws.
He played great defense every minute he was on the floor.
I think he is thinking too much when it comes to his shot…at least tonight he seemed this way.
He just turned 23…I wonder how he feels when he sees Gerald Wallace go off every game.
I hope he uses it as inspiration.
Boy we ain't messin' around this year.
Dropped the hammer in the 3rd quarter.
Loved the rotation/minutes tonight.
Loved Ray Ray pushin’ the ball.
Loved Crash crashin’.
So much to love about this game and this team. WOOT!!!
"These are dreams that we have." --Rudolfo Fernandez
Fun note: Portland has Ray Felton and Crash Wallace.
Remember how the Lakers could never beat Charlotte?
You are right!!!
We just need to hire Stephen Jackson, right!
Proud to be a Republican.
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no fire Nate and hire Larry Brown
the truth hurts. fox news is painless
or, they hate the lakers so much that they want them to suffer by letting the other LA team win
Jeff Pendergraph:
FGM - 3
FGA - 111
Min - 30
Reb - 10
by Tofu Anonymous on Jan 5, 2012 10:26 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Still have to show we can do it on the road and OKC game wasn't a fluke
Maybe this is even our year in Oakland!
We have been playing teams like 2 great fighters fight
feel each other out first 2 rounds then make adjustments and pummel the crap out of them in the 3rd and 4th
by cavejunctionblazer on Jan 5, 2012 10:21 PM PST reply actions
Pop and Nate are the deadly coaches in the West right now.
Proud to be a Republican.
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Remember just two weeks ago
when people were making fun of me for saying the Blazers were the class of the conference
And that they were no better than a fith seed?
Take that okie and clipper lovers!
La Illaha Illallah Muhamadur Rasulallah
Not gonna lie, I thought you were crazy
And I was nervous about AK’s predictions. Now, LMA has not regressed, the Blazers already look like a lock for the playoffs, probable top 4 seed, Jamal Crawford’s having a career year in PER and WS/48, Nate changed his system, and we’re a top defensive team.
Now, all we need is for your GO prediction to come true.
Phase 1: Collect underpants
Phase 2: ???
Phase 3: Profit!
How About THAT!..
Great team effort… Smothering Defense… Fast, Efficient Offense… …AND A WIN OVER THE L@KERS!!!
Life is good in RIP CITY!
#7... GO BLAZERS!!!
by Ilikeemall on Jan 5, 2012 10:21 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Stat of the game: 0-11
Otherwise known as the L*kers’ record for 3s tonight.
And here I was thinking
That the blazers excellent 3pt defense would soon regress to the mean. Not tonight….
by moflow on Jan 5, 2012 10:22 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
wonder if some of this is due to Larry Greer.
I think that’s his name. He is the new assistant coach.
He was the one who suggested the game winning final play against San Antonio. The Miller alley oop to Batum with 0.8 seconds left on the clock.
That is impressively awful
Aut disce, aut discede; manet sors tertia, caedi
by Occam's Blazer on Jan 5, 2012 10:22 PM PST up reply actions
Nate is looking like COTY
Really impressed with the adjustments he made for the 2nd half
by moflow on Jan 5, 2012 10:22 PM PST via mobile reply actions
that would be so awesome if he won
ive been harping for nate to when for years
by cavejunctionblazer on Jan 5, 2012 10:22 PM PST up reply actions
coaches that have won COTY haven't had much success with the team 2 years later.
Jeff Pendergraph:
FGM - 3
FGA - 111
Min - 30
Reb - 10
by Tofu Anonymous on Jan 5, 2012 10:27 PM PST up reply actions
Scott Brooks and Tom Thibidoe look to break the long running curse
Two straight picks that haven’t been fired immediately after receiving the award.
Funny...
I don’t think Nate is going to say anything about execution in the post-game conference.
In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice they're not.
Well, nothing bad anyway.
In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice they're not.
by conspirator5 on Jan 5, 2012 10:22 PM PST up reply actions
But we did execute the L*kers
Porter, Drexler, Kersey, Williams, Duckworth. The greatest starting 5 ever.
Feels good man
feels reeeeeeeaaaaal good.
Johnson, Johnson, Smith, Smith, Thomas, Williams, and Babbitt: the Blazer's law firm.
Surprisingly quiet game from Batum
If we’re not going to give him minutes to really play why don’t we trade for a young center? cough DMC cough
Johnson, Johnson, Smith, Smith, Thomas, Williams, and Babbitt: the Blazer's law firm.
That was the argument that kept nagging at me as I was posting this.
Good as any.
Johnson, Johnson, Smith, Smith, Thomas, Williams, and Babbitt: the Blazer's law firm.
He played great defense. His shot was off.
Truly he was very very active on defense.
Some play just doesn’t show up in the numbers.
And some nights shots don’t fall.
He’s not like Crawford, who missed his first 5 or 6 shots…and keeps on shooting. Batum misses and he skips taking more shots.
Still love his play.
Kings had a choice between keeping Westphal or DMC
They fired Westphal today, I don’t think they are trading him
GW played great minutes against Kobe.
Other options would pit Batum against way bigger post players. Let GW rest some next game and Nic play more in a game with more favorable matchups for it. Kurt Thomas and Craig Smith got Batums minutes mainly because we needed Beef tonight.
Trust and look for each other
by Hermistonmelons on Jan 5, 2012 10:36 PM PST up reply actions
you know what..you are completely right. I was at the game and this is what happened.
Those guys banged very well tonight. LOVED IT.
wow!
Great win. This team is fun to watch!
by RenoBlazerFan on Jan 5, 2012 10:23 PM PST via mobile reply actions
nice.
Also heard the 3 who said the Blazers wouldn’t make it into the playoffs completely retracted those statements tonight.
kenny smith AND shaq
both left the blazers out of the top 8 in the west in their preseason predictions.
PHILLY!
They are both previously shown to be intelligence challenged.
And rude.
Proud to be a Republican.
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by staylost on Jan 5, 2012 10:24 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
It's a possible problem
Hopefully Batum will figure out a way to stay on the floor with Wallace against smaller teams.
exactly
match ups didn’t favor it as when Batum came in he kept matching against Bynum at the end of the plays
Trust and look for each other
by Hermistonmelons on Jan 5, 2012 10:37 PM PST up reply actions
He will.
The person who mentioned that Craig Smith and Kurt Thomas got some of Batum’s minutes was right. I think they put in the bruisers on purpose against Andrew…and this was a smart move.
LOL, Dat was me
Trust and look for each other
by Hermistonmelons on Jan 6, 2012 2:02 AM PST up reply actions
I h8 TNT
Proud to be a Republican.
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by staylost on Jan 5, 2012 10:24 PM PST reply actions 3 recs
Guys, I have a big problem...
I can’t decide who I like more – Gerald Wallace, Lamarcus Aldridge, Wes Matthews, Kurt Thomas, Marcus Camby, Raymond Felton, Nic Batum, Greg Oden, or the remaining bench players.
Good problem to have. :D
by ozqb3 on Jan 5, 2012 10:24 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Crash is quickly becoming my favorite
"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 5, 2012 10:24 PM PST up reply actions
THIS IS A TEAM!
Trust and look for each other
by Hermistonmelons on Jan 5, 2012 10:38 PM PST up reply actions
LAs been my dude since he was supposed to be our third option...
Aut disce, aut discede; manet sors tertia, caedi
by Occam's Blazer on Jan 5, 2012 10:26 PM PST up reply actions
And 9 of those on the defensive end ...
which is big b/c it helps us run. Exactly what we need from him.
"These are dreams that we have." --Rudolfo Fernandez
Know whats better than being a blazer fan?
Having LA as a keeper on my fantasy team as well
Aut disce, aut discede; manet sors tertia, caedi
by Occam's Blazer on Jan 5, 2012 10:27 PM PST up reply actions
3 weeks ago
La Illaha Illallah Muhamadur Rasulallah
by AbuFatimah on Jan 5, 2012 10:25 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Well let's wait at least til the All Star break.
Wait, nevermind. What am I saying. We just dropped the hammer on a good team. I think we’re there now.
"These are dreams that we have." --Rudolfo Fernandez
It's pathetic how LA-centric the league is
Whenever the L*kers win, all the media can talk about is “Dynasty!”
Whenever the L*kers lose, all the media can talk about it “What can they do to get back to their winning ways?”
Ridiculous.
Porter, Drexler, Kersey, Williams, Duckworth. The greatest starting 5 ever.
I know, its just sad, they should at least have scrapped that and showed some first half highlights
for all the folks that missed it.
Is TNT seriously talking about how great Bynum is now...
That was your takeaway from that game
by unemployedreflection on Jan 5, 2012 10:25 PM PST reply actions
"Blazers kill the lakers"
“BUT WHAT ABOUT THAT BYNUM KID? HE’S GOOD AT THE BASKETBALL!”"
I thought Rudy would be the perfect 6th man. Come back Ruuudy!
He is though...
Aut disce, aut discede; manet sors tertia, caedi
by Occam's Blazer on Jan 5, 2012 10:28 PM PST up reply actions
He's a bulldozer
but like thaisteve says right below he was out of gas. even the lakers announcers were commenting on how tired he was. lakers are gonna go as far as his knees can carry them
Aut disce, aut discede; manet sors tertia, caedi
by Occam's Blazer on Jan 5, 2012 10:36 PM PST up reply actions
Which game were you watching?
I watched the game on TNT. That Bynum guy didn’t look so hot from what I saw.
by moflow on Jan 5, 2012 10:47 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I was watching the game where anytime Kobe decided to give up the ball
Bynum would catch turn and score. He’s been back playing ball for what, like 3 games now? And hes still one of the best offensive centers in the league even if he can’t run down the court more than once without running out of breath
Aut disce, aut discede; manet sors tertia, caedi
by Occam's Blazer on Jan 5, 2012 10:56 PM PST up reply actions
So you got to see the first half?!
Lucky!!
by moflow on Jan 5, 2012 11:03 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I am not allowed to speak of such things here...
Aut disce, aut discede; manet sors tertia, caedi
by Occam's Blazer on Jan 6, 2012 6:16 AM PST up reply actions
He looked great in the first half.
The Blazers made some adjustments on him after halftime and mostly shut him down.
by mattisnotfrench on Jan 5, 2012 11:32 PM PST up reply actions
How did you see the first half?
I saw it but everyone in Portland is saying TNT didn’t broadcast it…must be available in the LA area on another channel?
He was good in the first half
7/7 from the field. Kid’s legit. We won because we shut him out in the second half.
Phase 1: Collect underpants
Phase 2: ???
Phase 3: Profit!
A Laker announcer made a good point.
When a dominant big is killing you, run him till he runs out of gas. That’s what happened tonight. The Blazer ability to run should be a major advantage in this compressed season.
That'll work til a Western team trades for Howard.
Phase 1: Collect underpants
Phase 2: ???
Phase 3: Profit!
Held off?
You said the Blazers “held off” LA. Uh, 32-18 in the third? We BEAT LA!
by loneheckler on Jan 5, 2012 10:25 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
have two easy games against suns and cavs
and then we can get our revenge on the clips
Moisture is the essence of wetness, and wetness is the essence of beauty.
I think the Blazers may lose in Arizona.
They were up for this game. ….might be a let down game where they come out flat. That’s what they did last season. After a big win…they would lose to a crummy team. I really really hope they don’t do that this year.
And they may not. Given all of the new players…the veterans.
I hope I am wrong…that they prove me wrong.
No.... 81-1 ;-}
Trust and look for each other
by Hermistonmelons on Jan 6, 2012 2:03 AM PST up reply actions
Thank goodness
This isn’t last years team!
by GERONIMOSINTHEHOUSE on Jan 6, 2012 11:08 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
This has been a good sports week
Get well Greg! Rip City is still behind you!
by axel360 on Jan 5, 2012 10:26 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Why is Chris Webber wearing Charles old pants?
by unemployedreflection on Jan 5, 2012 10:26 PM PST reply actions
Just got back from sports bar, watched game with no sound
Why was Camby on the bench? Did he tweak something?
Steve Goodman lives.
We were running the daylights out.
Wasn’t his style of game.
"These are dreams that we have." --Rudolfo Fernandez
Good to know
Best bar comment: “Is that Kurt (bleep bleep) Thomas?”
Me: Yes it is.
Bar: “Do you guys get spotted 10 points for playing an AARP member?”
Steve Goodman lives.
by twinsbrewer on Jan 5, 2012 10:28 PM PST up reply actions 4 recs
You should have said "Respect the Years"
LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
His defense is like a phaser set to stun!
LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
KT was doing good.
And we play PHX tomorrow night right? LMA got less minutes than usual too.
In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice they're not.
by conspirator5 on Jan 5, 2012 10:28 PM PST up reply actions
Wait
Lakers. Oh wow that’s cool.
Johnson, Johnson, Smith, Smith, Thomas, Williams, and Babbitt: the Blazer's law firm.
Oh I thought the L*kers was automatic
Stupid me
Johnson, Johnson, Smith, Smith, Thomas, Williams, and Babbitt: the Blazer's law firm.
Your Internet browser doesn't flag that as a typo?
Porter, Drexler, Kersey, Williams, Duckworth. The greatest starting 5 ever.
It actually surrounds it with a ring of hellfire.
Johnson, Johnson, Smith, Smith, Thomas, Williams, and Babbitt: the Blazer's law firm.
Blazers own the Lakers and all the highlights are Laker highlights, they talk about how LA lost the game rather than
Portland owned them.
I watched the whole game on League Pass in Thailand.
I have low BB IQ but here’s a stat for you according to the Laker announcers. Lakers hit 17 of their first 21 shots but never had a big lead. Then the Laker bench went 2 for 10.
As someone said on the game thread, the Blazers never got rattled despite a few obviously bad calls. It looks like players are being allowed to work the refs again, which is as it should be, but the Blazers never overdid it. What a game! I love this team. I never know what’s going to happen on the offensive end (except when Jamal has the ball lol) because “we” have so many weapons now.
by thaisteve on Jan 5, 2012 10:27 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
!!!!! you're BBIQ is fine, you're a Blazer fan!
thanks for the post!
wake me in 2012
by jstbeachy on Jan 5, 2012 10:30 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
555 (That's hahaha in Thai)
And thank you, sir. It’s only 1:30PM here so I can relish this decisive victory all…day…long.
don't know how you got the game
on league pass, I had to go rouge. I guess maybe because I’m in the LA area? You called the game well!
International League Pass shows all games I believe
Since this game was on National TV, and he wasn’t in the nation.
Oh that's good to know thanks!
I’ve been wondering how many Blazer games I’ll be able to watch if I buy it.
We also have composure
Biggest thing is I never fear us imploding. We are in every game. Even when we play bad, we are in it
Trust and look for each other
by Hermistonmelons on Jan 5, 2012 10:41 PM PST up reply actions
The only possible caviat
Is that lma still hesitates to take big shots late in the game. I keep noticing him pass up good shots in crunch time. Hasn’t hurt us yet, but it’s the one worrying trend I’ve seen this year.
by moflow on Jan 5, 2012 10:54 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Only bummer of game
Nic hid in the corner again— I really want him to go off!!
by cavejunctionblazer on Jan 5, 2012 10:27 PM PST reply actions
I wouldn't call it hiding
Having to gaurd Gasol isn’t easy and with Jamal/LMA/Wallace going ape crazy there’s not a ton of touches left. There were a few (More than 5) plays where Batum was wide open at the three on a fast break.
by Countless512 on Jan 5, 2012 10:29 PM PST up reply actions
he also drew that charge
even though the refs didnt call it
but Nic gets left out of alot of plays
I see him open and no one passes to him
by cavejunctionblazer on Jan 5, 2012 10:31 PM PST up reply actions
I feel your pain.
I think Nic is our best kept secret. I think he’s capable of something special.
Drawback of playing when Crawford is in at the 1
Aut disce, aut discede; manet sors tertia, caedi
by Occam's Blazer on Jan 5, 2012 10:33 PM PST up reply actions
Crash and JC were the hot hands, that leaves Nic the odd man out
Porter, Drexler, Kersey, Williams, Duckworth. The greatest starting 5 ever.
I did notice a couple of plays, though.
1) One of his trademark come from behind blocks that make you say where did he come from???
2) An incredibly athletic juking drive to the basket in traffic. He missed the shot but I like it.
Has Roy shown up at any of the games?
I feel like he is the master that falls early in the movie, but has laid out a master plan for his proteges to follow through and defeat the enemy.
Proud to be a Republican.
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by staylost on Jan 5, 2012 10:28 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
Roy = Obi-Wan Kenobi?
Porter, Drexler, Kersey, Williams, Duckworth. The greatest starting 5 ever.
by Bib Fortuna on Jan 5, 2012 10:29 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah.
He was the example who never feared the big moments. He gave up his body. He consistently outplayed Kobe head to head at a time when Kobe was considered the best player in the league.
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by staylost on Jan 5, 2012 10:31 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
My thought exactly!!
Aut disce, aut discede; manet sors tertia, caedi
by Occam's Blazer on Jan 5, 2012 10:31 PM PST up reply actions
Roy the White.
Johnson, Johnson, Smith, Smith, Thomas, Williams, and Babbitt: the Blazer's law firm.
lol @ your sig
and busting out a meme.
Rip City Baby...People have no idea what is coming.
Follow my twitter @PDXBlazersFTW. Lots of random Blazer Posts from links I find around the blogosphere.
John Wayne in "The Cowboys"?
Trust and look for each other
by Hermistonmelons on Jan 5, 2012 10:42 PM PST up reply actions
Like I said before, the only other Blazer I saw that did it with regularity was Clyde Drexler.
I didn’t think Crash had that in his pocket.
TO CLYDE DREXLER!!!!
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I love the Crash windmill, but...
Clyde’s windmill swung down by the knees. I’ll take them both, though, in a second.
Clyde rarely did an in-game windmill
just a handfull in his career really. His signature was the way he would kick his heels WAY back and up, which made him look higher in the air then he really was, and added to the “glide” feeling when he floated in air. this was generally accompanied by a right handed dunk in which the ball was first cocked way back behind the end, then finished with a solid amount of power.
"But if Ding Dongs and prime rib were the path to NBA pivot stardom we'd all be wearing the uniform." -Dave
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzNLXYTgA7I&feature=g-all-u&context=G27dc09fFAAAAAAAAAAA
WITH ODEN ON OUR SIDE
Sweet mercy
That was a thing of beauty.
I thought Rudy would be the perfect 6th man. Come back Ruuudy!
Mercy mercy, Gerald Wallace!
Doesn’t rhyme, but who cares?
Porter, Drexler, Kersey, Williams, Duckworth. The greatest starting 5 ever.
is it weird to have these old farts
Breaking down plays w/o a desk on tnt?
by RenoBlazerFan on Jan 5, 2012 10:31 PM PST via mobile reply actions
budget cuts
Jeff Pendergraph:
FGM - 3
FGA - 111
Min - 30
Reb - 10
by Tofu Anonymous on Jan 5, 2012 10:37 PM PST up reply actions
It seems like Feltons offseason workout plan of blunts and cupcakes
is a performance enhancing drug
La Illaha Illallah Muhamadur Rasulallah
whats wrong with blunts n cupcakes?
by RenoBlazerFan on Jan 5, 2012 10:32 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
nothing, as long as you use the cupcake to extinquish your blunt.
Somewhere Michael Jordan is smiling at Gerald Wallace Blazer highlights.
my auto correct says "Reprint" everytime I type Felton
I am calling him Reprint from now on
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BOOOOOOO...
A real GM would never say such a thing. You no longer have my support.
#7... GO BLAZERS!!!
How can I regain your support!
I am Abu Fatimah and I approve this message
La Illaha Illallah Muhamadur Rasulallah
You just gave me my new signature Abu
Kind of reminds me of “boats n hoes.”
Blunts and cupcakes...the Bumble Bee's secret weapon.
It is good to know that when I am gone
I left something positive in this world
La Illaha Illallah Muhamadur Rasulallah
Stay humble Blazer fans
We know there are going to be lows, enjoy the highs.
!!!o o!!!
OMG I just jizzed in my France
OMGrandpa
Good advice
on the other hand WOOOOOOT!
Aut disce, aut discede; manet sors tertia, caedi
by Occam's Blazer on Jan 5, 2012 10:33 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Sounds like a theme party I could get behind
Aut disce, aut discede; manet sors tertia, caedi
by Occam's Blazer on Jan 5, 2012 10:34 PM PST up reply actions
I feel the onset of diabetes just thinking about it... haha
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by Occam's Blazer on Jan 5, 2012 10:38 PM PST up reply actions
I agree with this.
Contending teams show up early for the scrub teams.
And they laugh up their blowout early on the bench.
Proud to be a Republican.
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ESPN-LA: "Lakers come out flat, can't overcome Blazers"
Apparently, ESPN-LA only saw the second half too.
That is criminally lazy journalism
Aut disce, aut discede; manet sors tertia, caedi
by Occam's Blazer on Jan 5, 2012 10:34 PM PST up reply actions
Lakers came out with game.
Blazers smack that trash out of there.
Proud to be a Republican.
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Yep...
…Took there best shot and stayed right there!
Rode it out then showed our superior defense, hustle, tempo and depth.
Loved it!
#7... GO BLAZERS!!!
lakers came out ballin for sure 1st half
by RenoBlazerFan on Jan 5, 2012 10:36 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
yeah...i saw the FG% and thought it was the FT%
Jeff Pendergraph:
FGM - 3
FGA - 111
Min - 30
Reb - 10
by Tofu Anonymous on Jan 5, 2012 10:38 PM PST up reply actions
Camby got to rest as well
!!!o o!!!
OMG I just jizzed in my France
OMGrandpa
Anyone else notice this?
Kobe only holds his wrist after missed shots hahahahaha
by Leif Jensen on Jan 5, 2012 10:36 PM PST reply actions 3 recs
reminds me of rudy's pseudo injuries
PHILLY!
by CleBlazer on Jan 5, 2012 10:37 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Rudy had some serious sprains to his hair!
Johnson, Johnson, Smith, Smith, Thomas, Williams, and Babbitt: the Blazer's law firm.
Kobe got beat up tonight
He’s gonna hate playing PDX this year.
the truth hurts. fox news is painless
Crash gets a lot of leeway from the refs on D
Kobe only got half the calls he usually does. It’s great to have Wallace.
huge win!
makes that clipper loss look like a bump in the road
long, rangy, quick team, 3pt defense is gonna be a hallmark
but felton at 41 minute and no legit back up PG… is this sustainable?
E.Will
I guess we get to see him tomorrow. That’ll be nice
This is what makes me happy: We beat the Lakers by 11
And yet Aldridge only logs 32 minutes, Camby only 22. That is golden
by BassBall on Jan 5, 2012 10:37 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
nice for our b 2 b with phoenix
by RenoBlazerFan on Jan 5, 2012 10:38 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I didn't notice that
beautiful.
Johnson, Johnson, Smith, Smith, Thomas, Williams, and Babbitt: the Blazer's law firm.
And LMA was ultra-efficient in his time tonight
Porter, Drexler, Kersey, Williams, Duckworth. The greatest starting 5 ever.
yeah, it is like, long term strategic thinking,
looking at the BIG picture…. Nice. We want more that this game.
Somewhere Michael Jordan is smiling at Gerald Wallace Blazer highlights.
Plus Nico didn't play a ton
Secret weapon test in the desert?
Nice think about home wins
is we get BOTH Dave AND Ben recaps too celebrate on….
Somewhere Michael Jordan is smiling at Gerald Wallace Blazer highlights.
by Berkeley on Jan 5, 2012 10:38 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
2nd straight game
where we hold the opponent to 40 points in the half, and a low low low FG percentage.
PHILLY!
i like how everyone froze because they were expecting a foul on the lakers second to last posession
then they hear no whistle and felton bolts down court
Jeff Pendergraph:
FGM - 3
FGA - 111
Min - 30
Reb - 10
This is what irks me, players don't know how awesome Portland fans are until they come here, and then they don't want to leave.
Initially, they’re wary of our small market status. Sigh.
by Stryder9 on Jan 5, 2012 10:40 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
but lets agrre to retire his jersey before our first home playoff game
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wallace feels like a blazer this year
by RenoBlazerFan on Jan 5, 2012 10:42 PM PST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Tomorrow's game belongs to Batum.
Book it.
"You're standing in my sunlight, please move." —Diogenes to Alexander the Great
Yep. We needed Crash vs Kobe tonight
Tomorrow Batum can handle Nash or, uh, who plays for PHX these days anyway?
Porter, Drexler, Kersey, Williams, Duckworth. The greatest starting 5 ever.
I hope he goes off soon
But somebody has said that the last 4 games.
I still like how Batum has been contributing though.
Wallace is just undeniable
Batum is a constant contributor,
often doing things not in the stat book. However, I agree he needs a big game.
I thought Rudy would be the perfect 6th man. Come back Ruuudy!
But since you can't measure it
How would you define him having a big game? Let’s be honest, a ton of Blazer fans were convinced he was coming back from France with something around 16 pts, 7 boards per game, and with consistency to boot. There are things he is doing still that are helpful, but let’s not pretend that his season so far has been as we would hope at this point. I will say that he is shooting from 3 pretty darn well this year, but unless he is going for an uncontested dunk, his shooting around the rim has been pretty bad.
Exactly. He is a great contributor
Trust and look for each other
by Hermistonmelons on Jan 5, 2012 10:46 PM PST up reply actions
Whatever happned to Gasol?
he went from beast to bum
did I miss something
he used to be really good
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i meant he disappeared in 2nd half.
Bynum is def playing well this year
by RenoBlazerFan on Jan 5, 2012 10:46 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Bynum ran out of gas
Spent too much time running the floor when the Blazers were pushing the ball.
The L*kers came out of the gates ballin
seems like they got discouraged when we didn’t wither after we took their best shot and were still standing strong.
Get well Greg! Rip City is still behind you!
Anyone else catch that comparison to Dallas last year from Steve Kerr?
Get well Greg! Rip City is still behind you!
Yep
This team does feel special this year
Dallas started to not feel so special towards the end of last season
I dont mind if that happens to the blazer, as long as we put it together for a playoff win
Yeah, if that happend I guess I wouldn't mind.
Proud to be a Republican.
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Fig Newtons
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by AbuFatimah on Jan 5, 2012 10:44 PM PST up reply actions 5 recs
man the jokes are out tonight
rec
Rip City Baby...People have no idea what is coming.
Follow my twitter @PDXBlazersFTW. Lots of random Blazer Posts from links I find around the blogosphere.
Safe to say LA hates us too, now?
Feels so good to see the Blazers throw out Stern’s script for the Lakers!
"I'm not trying to brag or anything, but I'm exciting."
- Jamal Crawford
by saitamaman on Jan 5, 2012 10:45 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Didn't you hear?
Miami got the new lead role.
!!!o o!!!
OMG I just jizzed in my France
OMGrandpa
Probably, but this win didn't feel like it was won on emotion like the games past.
It was won more on gameplanning and proper execution. Something felt more “veteran” about this one.
Yep...
We were the better TEAM tonight. Not the younger brother trying to beat the older brother.
#7... GO BLAZERS!!!
Not gonna be a great season for the Lakers. That bench is ghastly. Kobe is aging and hurting.
Blazers looked great. 2 seed is not out of the question. Still think OKC’s a cut above though.
We will probably finish 5th
sad but most likely
!!!o o!!!
OMG I just jizzed in my France
OMGrandpa
Behind who?
Grizz w/o ZBo? Spurs without Ginobili? Denver we beat? I like 2-3 personally.
Johnson, Johnson, Smith, Smith, Thomas, Williams, and Babbitt: the Blazer's law firm.
only team in the west that has a shot at a better record is SA
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I don't even think SA.
Just OKC barring personality disaster. San Antonio beat up the sad sack Mavs tonight but losing Ginobili will kill them over the long run.
Johnson, Johnson, Smith, Smith, Thomas, Williams, and Babbitt: the Blazer's law firm.
Shot in the dark:
1) OKC
2) San Antonio
3) Portland
4) Denver
5) L*kers
6) Clippers
7) Mavs
8) Memphis
I feel like I may be overreacting to the first couple of weeks though.
Get well Greg! Rip City is still behind you!
With Ginobli out? Switch Mavs and San Antone.
"You're standing in my sunlight, please move." —Diogenes to Alexander the Great
It's going to take a lot to get Dallas turned around.
5-1 right?
Johnson, Johnson, Smith, Smith, Thomas, Williams, and Babbitt: the Blazer's law firm.
opposite of that, I mean.
Johnson, Johnson, Smith, Smith, Thomas, Williams, and Babbitt: the Blazer's law firm.
shot in the arm
1portlland
2sanAntonio
3Lakers
4Denver
5Mavs
6Warriors
7clippers
8new orleans
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oops
1 portland
2 SA
3 LAL
4 DEN
5 Okies
6 DAL
7 GS
8 LAC
sorry, my dislike for claybennet made me forgret they have a team
La Illaha Illallah Muhamadur Rasulallah
I see what you did there.
In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice they're not.
by conspirator5 on Jan 5, 2012 11:16 PM PST up reply actions
Wow
still thinking that
maybye in a few weeks you will come around
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kobe was not close to 100% tonight
by RenoBlazerFan on Jan 5, 2012 10:47 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I didnt see anyway we could lose the division last month
but after seeing the first few games I see the zombies finishing behind Denver
La Illaha Illallah Muhamadur Rasulallah
I mean Blazers first Nuggets second and okiezombies third in NW div
La Illaha Illallah Muhamadur Rasulallah
But I will always hate the okies
and anybody that compliments them
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Only thing that makes me a bit wary of OKC is some possible chemistry issues
specifically between KD and Westbrook
they just dont feel like the team to beat yet.
Get well Greg! Rip City is still behind you!
But when is the last time a team has won without an all-star caliber big man?
Get well Greg! Rip City is still behind you!
I know he isn't a traditional big man, but what about that 7 footer named Dirk?
Get well Greg! Rip City is still behind you!
wallace?..ish
Jeff Pendergraph:
FGM - 3
FGA - 111
Min - 30
Reb - 10
by Tofu Anonymous on Jan 5, 2012 10:53 PM PST up reply actions
Ben Wallace and Sheed >>>Perk and Ibaka
the truth hurts. fox news is painless
Kobe still has still has it though
made so many big shots over crash
Moisture is the essence of wetness, and wetness is the essence of beauty.
Denver and the Clips will also be in the mix for the 2 seed. Denver is about even with Portland— the Blazer win over them was at home with them on a back to back and it was a competitive game.
Sparkling home win vs. Lakers with stepped up D in the 2nd half and contributions by everyone…Go Blazers!
-PA
PHILLY!
2nd half of that sentence is telling
this is a TEAM, and that’s what I love. So far, they are all buying into it too. Wesley, Felton, and Jamal are all taking turns playing in crunch time, and they are all accepting it well thus far.
"But if Ding Dongs and prime rib were the path to NBA pivot stardom we'd all be wearing the uniform." -Dave
The worst part about missing the first half...
… was having to watch the Heat through all those overtimes.
But being able to watch the second half made it all better.
"Tom Lawson McCall, Governor or Oregon, invites you to visit . . . Washington, Idaho, Nevada, or Afghanistan." --Pair of bumper stickers on our baby blue 1966 Plymouth Fury III when I was growing up in Portland, BC (Before Championship).
I'm almost glad we didn't get the first half
Just because then all the national TV audience gets to see is the Blazers whooping the Lakers. But like I said: almost.
Its still early
Scouting will catch up to the new players and the new look offense. We will need to continue to improve. The fact that we are not playing anybody deeper on our bench worries me. We will need the deep bench players later in the season. With that said, not much to complain about with the way the Blazers are playing. Great team b-ball and fun to watch. Lets see how they handle tomorrow night.
PDX is playing 9 deep
KT, Rhino, Crawford, Batum. that’s pretty deep.
the truth hurts. fox news is painless
Maybe integrating Nolan a little too (fingers crossed)
Johnson, Johnson, Smith, Smith, Thomas, Williams, and Babbitt: the Blazer's law firm.
One point off either way...
I probably should learn how to link to a game day thread post, but I pretty much naild it tonight! One point off both teams… Dave, can I use this as my first T-shirt entry?
.The NBA has GOT to do something about how long it takes to finish the end of the game… I propose no more than 1 timeout allowed per team in the last two minutes.. This is ridiculous, I’ve read this whole blog when it said 4:00 left on the game…
<From the Gameday Open Thread..
But.. it did give me a chance to say – GO BLAZERS!
But.. it did give me a chance to say – GO BLAZERS!Blazers 108
Fakers 97
by Visionary1 on Jan 5, 2012 7:48 PM PST reply actions
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So the blazers are good and exciting to watch?
I love being a blazer fan.
by Jonathan Wright on Jan 5, 2012 10:53 PM PST reply actions
Thank you TNT...
For sparing me the hot shooting Kobe first half TV, and only showing me the ROCK N ROLL Blazers Party that was the second half!
I HATE TNT FOR MAKIN ME MISS ANYTHING IN THIS GAME
I wanted 2 hours of b-ball not one!
I love eating bottom.
Hot sauce in my bag.
by JmarcL4 on Jan 5, 2012 10:53 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
I rec'd this out of sheer confusion
Aut disce, aut discede; manet sors tertia, caedi
by Occam's Blazer on Jan 6, 2012 6:19 AM PST up reply actions
Such a great victory, so many highlights......It's a great day to be a Blazer!
Wes Matthews with the dagger 3 six shooter in the holster move…
Crash’s break on Kobe (break his wrist and ankles).
Crash’s dunk on the break where he shed Blakey like a fly
Blakey missing all but the craziest shot (man, we really know how to play him perfectly on D)
Crawford taking over… (hello Mr. 4th Quarter)
LMA Beasting again
Steve Kerr, heaping mountains of praise on the Blazers, obviously lobbying for the GM job.. Hey, at least he knows talent when he sees it….
Just a lot of fun…
by Visionary1 on Jan 5, 2012 10:57 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
I get it now.
Jamal Crawford is Travis Outlaw 2.0. Still buggy, but a substantial upgrade.
In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice they're not.
by conspirator5 on Jan 5, 2012 11:21 PM PST up reply actions
Stay humble
that’s all I am saying
!!!o o!!!
OMG I just jizzed in my France
OMGrandpa
by sug on Jan 5, 2012 10:59 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
I want the players to stay humble.
I, on the other hand, plan to crow often and loudly at the l*ker fans at work tomorrow.
Cry havoc and let slip the Ducks of war.
Kobe shot well and looked good tonight. Bynum was a beast.
But it didn’t matter, because we’re the better and more disciplined team. 4 turnovers is really good, I mean I know L.A. doesn’t really go for steals or get out in the passing lanes but when you consider we had 20+ turnovers in the the Clipper and Denver games that’s something.
Bat88m
Now is not the time to peak.
Take this victory in stride and look at the the things they need to improve on. First half defense must have been terrible. It’s a victory in the sixth game of the year. Good overall game though.
So realistically, where do you guys see Portland finishing?
I can see them going at the 1 or 2 seed.. I really don’t know who can top them besides MAYBE Oklahoma City…
I think we'll be in and about top 3-4.
Moisture is the essence of wetness, and wetness is the essence of beauty.
2-4 seedish
i still think okc will finish ahead of us.
and probably one or two others among these teams: spurs, L*kers, clips, mavs, nuggets
Get well Greg! Rip City is still behind you!
Let's see
Memphis is without Zach
SA is without Manu
L*kers are a joke
Dallas without Chandler isn’t nearly as good
Who does that leave for contenders in the West? OKC, Blazers and Clippers. We’ll be no lower than 3.
Porter, Drexler, Kersey, Williams, Duckworth. The greatest starting 5 ever.
Denver is looking pretty good I would say
But this was not so for Brandon Roy who listened to teammate Nicolas Batum, "You're an All-Star, a 3-time All-Star. Take the ball. They can't stop you. You just have to believe in yourself."
by speakers92blazers on Jan 6, 2012 12:21 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
lets be honest here
if I seem like an okie hater
I am
I hate claybebbett
and his cannibals
clippers?
nothing to hate, they are the clippers, the name is interchangeable with loser
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4th seed is realistic.
We have to take the Division to be a top 3 seed. We made solid progress towards that goal by beating both Denver and OKC, but we’ll be fighting them all season. I think its too early to put all chips in on that result.
That being said, I think the competition in our division is strong enough that the team that takes the division title will be the 1 or 2 seed, NOT the 3 seed.
So I’m going to say our seeding from most likely to least likely would be 4, 2, 5,1,3,6,7,8. Assuming we don’t [REDACTED] and nobody gets [CENSORED].
In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice they're not.
by conspirator5 on Jan 5, 2012 11:28 PM PST up reply actions
Let me guess...
[REDACTED] = Kobe’d
[CENSORED] = Laker’d
:-)
LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh Oh here comes the ban hammer.... :-)
LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was more concerned about jinxes than the banhammer.
In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice they're not.
by conspirator5 on Jan 5, 2012 11:34 PM PST up reply actions
I guess this might be the one game where I get away with using those swear words
LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
we can finished 2nd or 3rd and not win the division
as long as we finish ahead of the other 2 winners (first tie breaker is division crown)
"But if Ding Dongs and prime rib were the path to NBA pivot stardom we'd all be wearing the uniform." -Dave
Batum needs to Step-up
I Love Nico, but his shooting is going to have to improve or he becomes trade-bait by the deadline.
If we sign GW to an extension, maybe..
Not saying I’d be happy about it, as I still don’t think we’ve seen what he can become…
But after four years, he’s still too timid.
You can’t coach away timid…
I saw the blazers as the 1 seed 3 weeks ago when people were loving the okies and clippers
now it is obvious we have the most talent in the conference
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So much depth at every position. Guys can switch like crazy.
And most of them can defend against guys of all sizes. Howard and Bynum being the exceptions.
Team D is the best
The Howards and Bynums will get thier points. As long as we play good team D and not let the rest of the team beat us we will do good!!! I see a 1-3 seed
I just wanna say that Thomas did a great job at least keeping bynum away from the basket tonight
Deserves some credit for the rough second half from bynum
Credit to the TNT guys on this one.
They were complaining that the Blazers needed to double Bynum because he’s a crummy passer and not more than a couple plays later we started doubling Bynum.
In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice they're not.
by conspirator5 on Jan 5, 2012 11:31 PM PST up reply actions
One thing about our whole team is there is no hesitation in Doubles or help
It makes them effective
Trust and look for each other
by Hermistonmelons on Jan 6, 2012 2:10 AM PST up reply actions
Someone mentioned the other night how Kurt puts his hand in a shooters face
You don’t need much hops if you are good at that and it keeps you from jumping and fouling on a fake. I saw him do that to Bynum and Kobe tonight. it is pretty definite and he is god at it. It was a thing I was coached to do early in high School and forgot all about
Trust and look for each other
by Hermistonmelons on Jan 6, 2012 2:09 AM PST up reply actions
Crash ran over Kobe!
And then scored the and-1!!
This was my favorite moment in the game! I love how GW didn’t even help Kobe up like so many other players would have! Kobe’s the most famous player in the NBA and Crash doesn’t give a crap haha. He was the enemy tonight. GW is colllllllld blooooooded. Love the attitude buddy!
by imlebronjames on Jan 5, 2012 11:25 PM PST reply actions 4 recs
Chuck Norris tried a roundhouse kick on Gerald Wallace
No one has seen Chuck Norris since.
by AINTNATHAN on Jan 5, 2012 11:30 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
^this
LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Satisfying win.
Love seeing the loudmouth 24-wearing fans around me…..leaving early. Never gets old.
Campaigning to remove "Free-throw Guy" from the Rose Garden.
Make sure to wish them a good night and a safe drive home.
It’s like sandpaper on the soul.
In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice they're not.
by conspirator5 on Jan 5, 2012 11:35 PM PST up reply actions
Tell them that you are glad that they was here to witness the game.
Rub it in subtle
LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's a beautiful thing!
LET THE LAMONSTER ERA BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chuck Norris' favorite cereal is wheaties
unfortunatly so is Gerald wallace’s. Chuck is starving.
by AINTNATHAN on Jan 5, 2012 11:40 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Love this
from Espn recap:
“I think that was the game-changer,” said Wallace, who joked that he only performed the highlight-reel dunk because teammate LaMarcus Aldridge promised he’d make one, too.
“Watch out for L.A.’s windmill next,” he laughed.
Rip City Baby...People have no idea what is coming.
Follow my twitter @PDXBlazersFTW. Lots of random Blazer Posts from links I find around the blogosphere.
by lanepete on Jan 6, 2012 12:20 AM PST reply actions 3 recs
oh, and this is beautiful too
Bryant was asked after the game about the storyline of losses in Portland.
“It drives me crazy,” he said.
Rip City Baby...People have no idea what is coming.
Follow my twitter @PDXBlazersFTW. Lots of random Blazer Posts from links I find around the blogosphere.
by lanepete on Jan 6, 2012 12:21 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
An LA windmill?!?! Swoon!
Aut disce, aut discede; manet sors tertia, caedi
by Occam's Blazer on Jan 6, 2012 6:21 AM PST up reply actions
and he didn't help Kobe up................perfect
errrrrrrrrrrr………..CRASH!
We must endeavor to persevere.
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