FINAL: Denver Nuggets 104, Portland Trail Blazers 95
by Timmay! on Feb 29, 2012 8:18 PM PST
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The Portland Trail Blazers struggled from the opening tip against the Denver Nuggets, falling behind by 19 but staying within reach. Unfazed, the short-handed Nugs easily held them off for a disheartening loss. The Nuggets won despite the absence of Rudy Fernandez, Nene, and Danilo Gallinari, while the Blazers lost Kurt Thomas to a mild concussion in the first quarter.
The Blazers were led by Jamal Crawford (21 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists) and LaMarcus Aldridge (20 points, 9 reobounds), with support from Wesley Matthews (11 points) and Elliot Williams (10 points in an expanded role).
The Denver elevation may be high, but the Blazers were flat in the first quarter with turnovers and missed rebounds galore. Nate made an early substitution, bringing in Kurt Thomas for Marcus Camby. But in a freak incident, Kurt was accidentally kicked in the head while diving for a loose ball. He was helped to his feet, stumbled into Crash's waiting arms, and was helped to the locker room. From there, the Nuggets quickly built a double-digit lead. But the Blazers closed in late, ending a sloppy quarter down by 7. To sum up the quarter, Denver rebounded more of their own misses than the Blazers did (9-8).
The Blazers continued to stink it up in the second as Denver jumped to a 13 point lead, ending with a Nate timeout. But then the lead reached 16. From there, Crawford carried the team with 13 points, as the Blazers cut the lead to 8, only to see Denver end the quarter on a 9-point run to lead by 17.
The pain continued in the third quarter. For the fans watching on TV, I mean. Soon, the lead was 18, the Blazers still couldn't rebound, and Nate called another timeout. Afterward, the Blazers went on a 14-5 run to cut the lead to 9. However, again the Blazers struggled to close the quarter as the Nuggets lead by 14.
Elliot Williams came alive in the first quarter as the Blazers hung around, staying within 10 points toward the middle of the quarter. However, Denver kept answering with key buckets. Finally, the Blazers closed to within 6 on a Matthews three with 7 minutes left. However, again, the Nuggets found ways to keep just out of reach. Ty Lawson hit a huge three-pointer with under 4 minutes left, and the deflated Blazers never challenged again. Denver eventually out-rebounded the Blazers by 18, and by 10 on the offensive glass.
The box score is here. Stay tuned for Dave's recap, and we'll see you tomorrow night, as the Blazers return home for a big game against the Miami Heat. -- Tim
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Lottery here we come!!!!
The smarter you are, the more likely you are to be tripping balls at any given moment.
/keep Batum and Aldridge/ /BLOW IT UP/
If the goal is to tank and win the the lottery,
we are doing things right! Go Blazers!
Being a Blazer fan is not exactly healthy.
Shaping up to be the worst trade in the last 5 years?
Tell me again why we traded Miller?
by RenoBlazerFan on Feb 29, 2012 8:21 PM PST up reply actions
As I've stated in the past few weeks after seeing Faried play
The man is going to be a very good NBA player. Very athletic, has QUICK ups, very long wing span for his height. Meh offensively but he could be a mini Rodman (not quite the rebounder) and defensive specialist.
What a TERRIBLE decision to draft Nolan Smith ahead of Faried if it wasn;t because of the Miller trade. Even worse if we passed on him because of the Miller trade to get Felton.
Henne is the greatest and the Dolphins will go 14-2 this year and win the SB
by zeusmith on Feb 29, 2012 8:23 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
yes, Yes and YES
"Per John Hollingers twitter - Over the final 12:45 of today's game, Brandon Roy's PER was 84.98" GM 4 vs Mavs
Blazers need to redeem themselves by drafting hometown kid Mike Moser
"We gotta get this $#!^ together guys!" - Phil
Barnes is very meh to me
other than scoring he doesn’t do much well. If we are tanking that hard we might as well go for Drummond since Davis is pretty much a lock at 1.
by Sheed'sTowel on Feb 29, 2012 8:38 PM PST up reply actions
Now you understand why people were upset with that trade/alleged deal to not pick Faried.
Including myself, and I was livid for screwing up twice in one fell swoop.
The cake was a lie.
Miller is at the end of his career
But the Faried stain is going to endure. And worse yet, we’ll be playing against him all the time in-Conference
Henne is the greatest and the Dolphins will go 14-2 this year and win the SB
Well, lot of people, including myself, would disagree.
I still think he has good 2 years at least in his tank..years better than cupcakes.
The cake was a lie.
At least we'd be good this year, instead of mediocre
Phase 1: Collect underpants
Phase 2: ???
Phase 3: Profit!
yeah, having to play against him really hits home the blunder.
It is one thing to have him helping beat other teams, but to help beat us – really special.
Whoever (I have my theory) sold that draft day decision should be so fired. I hardly look forward to more such ‘improvements’.
Having injuries take away talent is bad enough, but to have deliberate self inflicted roster ‘vandalism’ makes you feel pretty pathetic to be a fan.
If what you are doing is not working, try something else.
can't change the past. time to move on.
A displaced Sonics fan that has somehow emerged as a Blazers fan (and loves it).
by anitachampionship on Feb 29, 2012 9:38 PM PST up reply actions
we need to TRADE WALLACE. The second-best player on your team can't
have 4 points in 35 minutes. It is that simple
Ruben Boumtje-Boumtje, Vladimir Stepania, Ha(ha you suck) Seung Jin, Travis Diener and Erick Barkley
by blazethenugs on Feb 29, 2012 10:01 PM PST up reply actions
??
I was talking about “shoulda-woulda-coulda” drafted Faried.
A displaced Sonics fan that has somehow emerged as a Blazers fan (and loves it).
by anitachampionship on Mar 1, 2012 3:32 PM PST up reply actions
Like Wallace
But Gerald Wallace is completely MIA tonight. I like him, but we NEED to trade him before the deadline for some draft picks or promising player. He’s simply on the downside of his career now, having entered the NBA at 19 and playing a ton of minutes.
Henne is the greatest and the Dolphins will go 14-2 this year and win the SB
Wouldn't surprise me if Portland won tomorrow
They have a habit of rising to the occasion when we least expect it.
Of course, a 40 point loss wouldn’t shock me either.
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I'm bringing the drinks
I hope y’all like Molotov cocktails.
Phase 1: Collect underpants
Phase 2: ???
Phase 3: Profit!
Denver threw a Mozgov cocktail tonight.
#52--------I believe in Greg Oden
by annthefan on Feb 29, 2012 8:26 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Locker room before the game:
Gerald: Hey guys…Bad Wallace is here today…
Players: smh
Players: We know. The white jerseys are still in our lockers.
"Luke is our go-to Chalupa man," Matthews said. "Designated."
I was going there...
but thought better. I’m glad you had the guts. It went over quite well, I think.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^THISSSSSSSSSS^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Phase 1: Collect underpants
Phase 2: ???
Phase 3: Profit!
I think Ewill should take Matthews minutes and we should just trade away Matthews, Felton and Wallace
by mora2 on Feb 29, 2012 8:25 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
call me crazy but I think the kid is exciting to watch and can move his feet on the perimeter!
i agree!
by meRoy on Feb 29, 2012 8:26 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Just sent him a text
He said he’ll consult with Quick and Canzano on it.
"Luke is our go-to Chalupa man," Matthews said. "Designated."
by Vorlauf on Feb 29, 2012 8:35 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
No Gallinari, No Rudy, No Nene.
Wow, the Blazers suck.
by Arby on Feb 29, 2012 8:23 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
I hear rebounding is important
I think that Denver team was taught that somewhere. We should get a coach that has heard of this tactic. It may enable us to win a couple of games.
bwahaha
now Nate is responsible for poor rebounding.
by Oden Mad, Oden Smash! on Feb 29, 2012 8:25 PM PST up reply actions
Hmm. I see.
I shouldn’t have put on my sarcasm hat whilst you were in the room. It makes you aggressive and distracted. Noted.
I see
I shouldn’t have defended Nate in this room. It makes you rude and condescending.
by Oden Mad, Oden Smash! on Feb 29, 2012 8:30 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Do you think Nate is still the right coach for this team?
I’m not really a Nate-basher, but I think we are ready for a coaching change. He’s had a long tenure in Portland. A GM would be nice, while we’re at it.
Tell me again why we traded Miller?
by RenoBlazerFan on Feb 29, 2012 8:27 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Uhhh, yes. Surely, I am not the first person to suggest a coaching change on this site--haha
Tell me again why we traded Miller?
by RenoBlazerFan on Feb 29, 2012 8:33 PM PST up reply actions
Oddly, Denver fans seem to hate Karl too
"Luke is our go-to Chalupa man," Matthews said. "Designated."
Am I missing sarcasm?
http://www.denverstiffs.com/2012/2/23/2818462/firegeorgekarl-dot-com as one sample
Denver Stiffs alone has enough vitriol for GK as this site does for Nate. Maybe more.
"Luke is our go-to Chalupa man," Matthews said. "Designated."
My statement had nothing to do with your personal feelings so they are not really relevant here.
I simply stated that Denver fans hate George.
"Luke is our go-to Chalupa man," Matthews said. "Designated."
A 4-10 month of February
and 6 of 7 first round playoff exit seasons will do that.
The Denver press won’t touch him though.
Maya: "What are your first impressions of Denver?"
Mozgov: "I must break you..."
Everybody else will though.
This isn’t new news…
http://deadspin.com/fire-george-karl/
I’m really only pointing this out to put the “fire Nate” stuff into perspective. The grass is always greener… and it’s usually the coach’s fault that the lawn died even when the players were supposed to water, fertilize and mow it.
"Luke is our go-to Chalupa man," Matthews said. "Designated."
Then again...
the Denver WILL touch him. And not in a very nice way.
http://www.denverpost.com/kiszla/ci_20041815
"Luke is our go-to Chalupa man," Matthews said. "Designated."
George was Nate's mentor
So I wouldn’t be surprised if George has some issues Denver fans are frustrated with.
I don’t consider George a legend, but I respect the guy for sure.
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I really hope Nate doesn't go somwhere else and succeed.
He is could be the Jermain O’Neal of coaches.
by Oden Mad, Oden Smash! on Feb 29, 2012 8:55 PM PST up reply actions
I'm sure some Sonics fans thought the same thing.
Phase 1: Collect underpants
Phase 2: ???
Phase 3: Profit!
I don't think it matters
We have the wrong team
No he actually wasn't
We just had Roy to make him look better than he was…
The smarter you are, the more likely you are to be tripping balls at any given moment.
/keep Batum and Aldridge/ /BLOW IT UP/
Felton sucks
He’s more passable in a reserve role though
Henne is the greatest and the Dolphins will go 14-2 this year and win the SB
3 for 8 with 7 assists and 1 turnover.
You guys just hate for the sake of hating.
by Oden Mad, Oden Smash! on Feb 29, 2012 8:28 PM PST up reply actions
No, Felton sucks
He’s already frigged up half the year. Playing better the last half a dozen, but that’s pretty easy to do considering how terrible he was.
Henne is the greatest and the Dolphins will go 14-2 this year and win the SB
Yeah sorry buddy, I'm not a Felton backer by any means.
But your memory of Blake was him being the offguard in a Roy ISO-heavy offense, sure Blake might have brought the ball up, but Roy was the playmaker. Steve Blake is a mediocre point guard that has been declining in production the past couple years, take off the rose colored glasses and realize the truth please.
The smarter you are, the more likely you are to be tripping balls at any given moment.
/keep Batum and Aldridge/ /BLOW IT UP/
And one of the few PG's with a PER
WORSE than Felton.
"Luke is our go-to Chalupa man," Matthews said. "Designated."
Drugs are bad
M’kay?
"Luke is our go-to Chalupa man," Matthews said. "Designated."
by Vorlauf on Feb 29, 2012 8:39 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Oh, you must be referring to "Raymond time."
In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice they're not.
This team needs to start working on a serious deal to get Nash. Even if we rent him for a year we can at least be so bad next
year (assuming he leaves) that we’ll start getting top 5 picks.
Why not just blow it up and acquire picks this year?
By trading away Wallace, Camby and Matthews for some 1st rounders and dead weight, we’ll ensure that we suck, and have multiple picks to either package and move up to acquire the player we want or just do a serious injection of youth in the next couple of years by drafting so many players that a few of them are bound to pan out…
The smarter you are, the more likely you are to be tripping balls at any given moment.
/keep Batum and Aldridge/ /BLOW IT UP/
nate dont like rebuilding so that will never happen
by Chuck Norriss on Feb 29, 2012 8:27 PM PST up reply actions
More importantly
neither does Paul Allen.
"Luke is our go-to Chalupa man," Matthews said. "Designated."
I can see not blowing it up now, because the team is currently underperforming
And if you’re about to head into a year with few long-term contracts, if you can sneak in a playoff appearance and some extra profits (say, with Nash Blazer jerseys), you may go for it.
But you don’t want it to ruin a chance for you to make some trades that would make you better long term of course.
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Then I guess we're going to be mired in mediocrity for the next 4 years...
Until Aldridge bolts for greener pastures and we HAVE to start the rebuild process.
The smarter you are, the more likely you are to be tripping balls at any given moment.
/keep Batum and Aldridge/ /BLOW IT UP/
I would be very shocked if the Blazers had a new owner before March 1 2013...
The smarter you are, the more likely you are to be tripping balls at any given moment.
/keep Batum and Aldridge/ /BLOW IT UP/
Wallace is a must trade for Portland
We cannot get saddled for a big contract for an energy player who’s unable to sustain consistent energy. Wallace has played a lot of min. in the NBA, and he’s clearly on the slippery slope down. He could be a nice asset for a team who’s contending. We need to trade Wallace
Henne is the greatest and the Dolphins will go 14-2 this year and win the SB
Would any lottery team trade us they draft pick for Batum?
I like the kid, just not for $10. I like him for more like $6 million.
by Oden Mad, Oden Smash! on Feb 29, 2012 8:27 PM PST reply actions
he's had like 1 bad game (this one) since he started
Lets see what he does at starting SG for the rest of the season
really? i like Batum alot more for 10 bucks than 6 million
Ruben Boumtje-Boumtje, Vladimir Stepania, Ha(ha you suck) Seung Jin, Travis Diener and Erick Barkley
by blazethenugs on Feb 29, 2012 10:06 PM PST up reply actions
Andre still here and we would have won.
The Blazers went with a quick point guard who after half a season can only really manufacture his own offense, vs an intelligent player that can run an offense and gets others easy buckets. Way to go.
He can manufacture his own offense?
Must be some parallel universe where he can actually get to the rim and finish, come off of picks and hit the open 15 footer and put pressure on the defense with his handle and court visiion.
"Per John Hollingers twitter - Over the final 12:45 of today's game, Brandon Roy's PER was 84.98" GM 4 vs Mavs
Nate needs to change his offense
Watching pick n rolls with Aldridge and crawford / Felton is frustrating. Just horrid.
That won't ever happen... he barely agree to switch up the offense. We were teased at the
beginning of the season with a fast team, but then they just flopped.
Lakers lead Minn by 6 at the half. You should see the contraption Kobe has on his face.
#52--------I believe in Greg Oden
I read somewhere that Rip has had his nose broken so many times that doctors told him one more time could kill him.
So he still wears the mask.
#52--------I believe in Greg Oden
Wow
The lonely nuggets toasted us when we had a week off!
by RipCityBaby12 on Feb 29, 2012 8:33 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Derp.
I just ate, all the blood went from my brain to my stomach.
Phase 1: Collect underpants
Phase 2: ???
Phase 3: Profit!
When a coach loses his players.
bye bye coach…
The smarter you are, the more likely you are to be tripping balls at any given moment.
/keep Batum and Aldridge/ /BLOW IT UP/
Ewill
Get playing time tonight for trade bait? I think blazers want Nash, but won’t give up batum. Maybe Elliot, Wallace, Felton and picks is the push. Nate kept Wallace in extremely long even when he had a worse game than batum.
I don't get why Wallace gets so many minutes on the road
when he’s easily the league’s worst road player. That’s a coach not knowing the strengths/weaknesses of his players
I doubt it's trade bait
He’s simply earning time in Nate’s system, IMO.
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by Timmay! on Feb 29, 2012 8:44 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
System?
Yeah, Nates “system”. Bad bowel movement last night I think I’ll try Crawford at the 3 now. See if I can get him to the rafters that way. There is no system.
Eh I'm not judging Nate's system here.
Just saying that’s likely the reason he’s getting these minutes, not due to trade bait.
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I don't know
You maybe right, but look what it took to get batum minutes. I think Nate is desperate. Wants to get something for Felton and maybe adding Elliot to a package will do that. Than again not sure Nate thinks long term, so you maybe right.
It certainly could be desperation from Nate
But even if so, still not trade bait. I mean, I can’t rule it out, but Elliot’s progression has been pretty normal for Nate’s system. I’ve seen Sergio, Jack, and Bayless go through this progression too. A few spot minutes, then more minutes as they show signs of improvement.
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Ewill
Could be another player we ship off as packaging and end up really good at another team. Honestly, the kid can hit a three reasonably well, he’s got energy, plays hard, is athletic. Really not sure why Mathews got 27 minutes and Ewill got 10.
'Another player we ship off as packaging and end up really good at another team'
Name a player since Jermaine that this has happened with (and I wouldn’t even consider him really good)
Aut disce, aut discede; manet sors tertia, caedi
by Occam's Blazer on Feb 29, 2012 10:03 PM PST up reply actions
"We are who we are, and we have another game tomorrow."
Thanks for the insight, Nate.
He was just warming up for his post game pep talk-
the one he forgot to give before the game and at half time.
Why don't we rest Wallace on the road
and give Batum & EWILL more PT! Dang, I should be GM.
Linsanity!
19 pts 13 assists 5 reb 1 turnover!
Sometimes young guys need minutes to succeed
For the long
Term viability of this team I’m kind of glad we are tanking. We can’t afford a 1 and done. We have to get some kind of long term value out of Wallace, Felton and camby. Be that pics or a good young player by eating a bad contract. Whichever. But continuing to believe we can compete with this team will harm us long term. Time to make moves Nate…buchanan or whoever is in charge.
do you really want whover handled the exciting
Andre and Faried to Denver for Felton to be making our moves ?
I really prefer moves we can celebrate, as opposed to the other team.
If what you are doing is not working, try something else.
15 days folks 15 days.
Thats the trade deadline and in 15 days you will know whether or not you will be required to watch this team anymore for the remainder of the season, depending on what, if anything they do
Buchanan's great work last summer
leaves little hope in our lottery debut. Faried – double double; Smith – DNP coaches decision. Dark days ahead…
Buchanan
Will get the blame, buy Nate is the longest surviving, he pulled the triggers this off season. This was his team of vets crashing and burning now. I think that was the deal. One more shot with the team you want to succeed or your gone.
This is hardly a team full of vet's.
Batum
Smith
Matthews
Williams
Johnson
Babbit
Almost half the roster is young/inexperienced.
by Oden Mad, Oden Smash! on Feb 29, 2012 8:53 PM PST up reply actions
And
Half the roster doesn’t play.
Camby
Aldridge
Wallace
Matthews
Felton
Crawford 6th man
Was your team starting the year. That is a veteran team. Meh was forced to get batum playing time. This is Nates team. This is why he is unhinged a bit. His plan is not working.
Exactly
There was a time that he clamored for vets. Then, he got the Camby and Dre and clamored for shooters. So we got Wesley, developed Nic, and eventually added Jamal. Then, he wanted “prime” players: not too young, not too old, but juuuuust right. So we traded for Crash and Felton and signed Jamal. Now what’s the problem?
Phase 1: Collect underpants
Phase 2: ???
Phase 3: Profit!
Everything written about the drafts say it was a team effort on draft night
Paul, Larry, Chad (and the scouts) and Nate were all involved. I can’t lay everything on Chad, though he certainly has responsibility.
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Definitely wasn't meant to be a good statement :)
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Truthfully,
I wish the Blazers would let another team make their picks for them. I have zero faith in the Blazers’ ability to draft well…
Let me rephrase that: Paul, Larry, Chad (and the scouts) great work last summer
Leaves little hope in our lottery debut. Faried – double double; Smith – DNP coaches decision. Dark days ahead…
oh, I certainly don't 'lay everything on Chad'
Chad – new ‘acting’ GM vs Nate coach for way too many years.
I wonder who had more influence.
But why trade Andre, an established, skilled, smart PG who the team loves for a ‘flyer’ on ‘tubby bo’ for one year?
Nothing to do with ‘shouting match’, ‘disrespect’ of coach’s omniscience.
Nate’s ‘in charge’ – for the loss.
If what you are doing is not working, try something else.
Chad to Paul:
‘Hey Paul you know I always say pick the best guy available when he come up on the board no matter what position he plays.’ Paul: Yeah but we need a point guard!’ Chad: “But we have Andre.” Larry: ‘Uhh Chad I meant to tell you.’ Chad: "Huh?’ Larry: Well we wanted to see if a cupcake could play better Dre-Lobster.’ Chad: (sheepishly glancing at Paul) Gee Larry that’s a great idea, I’m down for that!!’
You know, at the moment and seeing how the Blazers are playing...
I’m not in favor of trading three or four players to get Nash and MAYBE get into the playoffs, and then PROBABLY get bounced out in one, and then PROBABLY lose Nash just to miss out on getting into the lottery this year. I’m not against trading almost anyone, but maybe not until this season is over. I’m also definitely not down with having Nate around next year…
Will someone please click on the link below to streaming 750 the game and see if it plays for you? Thanks!
http://750thegame.com/pages/stream_player
#52--------I believe in Greg Oden
Glad I missed this game.
But irritated that Ray shot 3 for 8, KT played less than a minute, LMA played 42 mins, and Elliot put up 10 shots (though nice that he hit two 3pointers).
this team is falling apart, and if you don’t think NASH would help get us together, then you’re insane.
"If you can do a half-assed job of anything, you're a one-eyed man in a kingdom of the blind."
by thankyouforblaze on Feb 29, 2012 9:04 PM PST reply actions
KT played less than a minute
Coz he got a concussion, scroll down bit further on front page
It's also linked in my post
Lots of coverage of the KT situation.
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lol, thats why I was irritated, but thanks ;)
however, even 20mins then a concussion would have been better for the team…
"If you can do a half-assed job of anything, you're a one-eyed man in a kingdom of the blind."
by thankyouforblaze on Feb 29, 2012 9:24 PM PST up reply actions
Ok... Maybe it's time for me to admit we need a coaching change...
I don’t hate Nate nearly as much as some do but this team is no fun to watch at least 50% of the time.
The players are not giving consistent effort and while they are the ones failing, and I do hold them responsible, I just think maybe it’s time for someone else to motivate these guys.
With them being able to play so well on occasion and SO POORLY others I think it’s time to find another answer.
I like Nate the person but Nate the coach just isn’t inspiring much confidence.
#7... GO BLAZERS!!!
Yea, unfortunately
If you look at coaches around the league, the good coaches like Aldeman and Pop and Carlisle, will make changes in to the game, be proactive and would have coached their players well enough to have them carry out those changes on the fly.
Nate’s problem seems to be that he is very rigid. He comes into the game with a game plan and rotations set in his mind, he comes with the square peg for what he perceives as the square hole and thats fine. But what if Denver/oponent is no longer a square hole but a triangle? Good coaches will try n get a triangle piece or at least file away at their square piece to make it triangle-like, Nate just seems to try n jam the square one in…
Silly analogy but its just the way it seems to me.
Good shot/play creators like Roy and Miller can alleviate such problems but we really don’t have on this team outside of Crawford but he can only do so much, he is actually a better player off the ball and doing a bit of iso when needed.
Its not Nate’s fault, some players are underperforming or are inconsistent but a good would deal with that, on and off the court by changing it up, developing his players (especially the young ones, look at Leonard in the spurs or pretty much the whole T’wolves team).
It’s gotta change either way.
Yeah sorry 'bout that one.
I usually try to stick with something fun for the caption, but after a game like this, it just clicked from the second I saw it.
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totally and utterly out worked
I just came back from the game…the blazers hardly showed up. No effort, no fight…way too relaxed. The rebounding numbers show it 54 to 36…
BTW…Denver fleeced NYK in the Melo deal. Denver plays fast and they play that way cause the coach coaches them.
by ripcitymilehigh on Feb 29, 2012 9:19 PM PST reply actions
yeah, they fleeced the Blazers pretty good at the draft too
If what you are doing is not working, try something else.
Speaking of
I’d say Ewill would give the wolves a lot more trouble than Mathews
Tim Conway Jr.
is on KFI in LA. He is talking about how the LA Clippers are threatening Clipper Daryl who is the #1 Fan and a mainstay for years. They want him to drop the Clipper title in his name. The fans and even the players like CP3 and Griffin (tweeting)are coming out in support of Daryl.
Even though the Clippers managed to put together an exciting team with Griffin and Paul, let's not forget
that team is run by complete idiots
Tell me again why we traded Miller?
by RenoBlazerFan on Feb 29, 2012 9:36 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, I really hate seeing a total jerkoff like Donald Sterling
have a winning team dropped into his lap. David Stern should be forcing him to sell instead of giving him Chris Paul.
"Wide, girthy. Just like a Rhino. Sometimes my horns are visible."
From his web:
How he became a Clipper fan. Darrell was working for a guy who eventually fired him. The guy looked him in his eyes and told him that he would never be anything in life without him. Darrell went home feeling sorry for himself. He sat on the couch, turned on the TV and the Clipper game came on. The announcers ridiculed the organization but after watching a poor display of basketball Darrell decided he was going to be a Clipper fan and said to himself, "This is going to be my team and we are going to ride and die together!"
i'm a "glass is half full" kind of guy
think of it this way: the blazers would have won had they scored more points than their opponent.
A displaced Sonics fan that has somehow emerged as a Blazers fan (and loves it).
by anitachampionship on Feb 29, 2012 9:42 PM PST reply actions
If I wasn't still on a high about there being Blazer basketball to talk about
this would be the most disappointing season in recent memory. In a weird way, the lockout was good for me. Still, a lot of changes are inevitable to this team given the contracts alone. The 2012-13 incarnation of the Blazers should be markedly different than this year’s bunch.
For me?
On the positive side? Sorta. I’ve had to work more this year and have missed a lot of Blazer games. Fortunately or Unfortunately, I find myself coming home, looking at the box score and recap and not feeling too bad about missing these games.
I suppose that’s not good.
"Mother Nature started this fight, I think it's about time we ended it!"
If this wasn't a rerun of all the terrible games we've had this season I could overlook it
but we’ve had so many consistently terrible games will all the same telltale signs. You watch the first 5 minutes of the game and you know exactly how it’s going to turn out. Portland down by double digits to start the 3rd quarter, fights back for a single digit loss by the end of the game but just can’t close the gap further.
The half hearted trapping up top is all well and good until someone completely misses their rotation and leaves a 3pt shooter in the corner with 15 feet around him in all directions.
It’s all a recipe for a solid point differential while carrying a lottery team’s record.
This team has issues
Nate is a good coach, but right now he is not coaching well. The team look incredibly undisciplined on the court. Nate does not have control of the ship.
Team is great on paper, horrible on the court. End of story.
I LOVE MY DUCKS
Please play E.Will more....
He’s better than Matthews IMO
"Tommy: Did you hear I finally graduated?
Richard Hayden: Yeah, and just a shade under a decade too. All right. "
Probably not that much. The bobcats are still really terrible.
by DuxNW on Feb 29, 2012 10:35 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Even this year's wallace still makes last year's trade a win for us.
I don’t hear anybody pining away for Dante Cunningham and we just got Joel back, so… not feeling this revisionist history thing.
In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice they're not.
Nate finishes with..............
Cupcake, Crawford, and Matthews. That IS NOT a good coach!
We must endeavor to persevere.
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