Gameday Open Thread: Nuggets vs. Blazers
by Timmay! on Feb 4, 2012 6:00 PM PST
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PrintHey look, it's another game! Tonight, the Denver Nuggets arrive in town to play the Portland Trail Blazers (7:10 tip-off). The Nuggets are on their final night of a back-to-back-to-back, having lost to the Lakers yesterday. Can the Blazers take advantage and beat their rival?
Injury Report: The Oregonian's Joe Freeman says Nicolas Batum (knee contusion) is playing tonight. For the Nuggets, Timofey Mozgov suffered an ankle injury last night, and did not travel with the team.
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I want this game so much that I ache.
C’mon, B l a z e r s !!! Fight for this one, guys! This is a pivotal game that’s going to decide if you’re a team that might make it beyond the first round of the playoffs or a middling .500-ish team that just can’t get it done.
"Coach said to always be careful around Greg, because Greg costs a lot and even the slightest amount of basketball can damage him." -- The Onion
Webster is playing like an absolute Bum.
Just screwed up a sexy assist by RUbio as well. Wide open layup
WITH ODEN ON OUR SIDE
WOOO0000000ooooooooo000000000OOOOOOOOOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
#52--------I believe in Greg Oden
Ray Felton will go off for 50 points
and Andre Miller will shoot a 3-pt airball.
"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 4, 2012 6:16 PM PST reply actions
That was my question but decided not to ask since I didn't want to encourage...whatever.
#52--------I believe in Greg Oden
I'm a little surprised the team is rushing Batum back so soon...
thoughts?
"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 4, 2012 6:17 PM PST reply actions
Nic is the one who's pushing it
It’s also iffy that he’ll get time. Both Freeman and Haynes mentioned he was grimacing during warmups and is favoring the knee.
Shortened season
and gritty player work ethic.
"Coach said to always be careful around Greg, because Greg costs a lot and even the slightest amount of basketball can damage him." -- The Onion
Troo
dat
"Coach said to always be careful around Greg, because Greg costs a lot and even the slightest amount of basketball can damage him." -- The Onion
Go Portland Trail Blazers of Portland, Oregon!!!!
Batum Shakalaka
by WesMoneyy on Feb 4, 2012 6:24 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Haha! Scola flopped in front of KLove while going to the basket and Klove stomped him in the chest. No foul.
Scola is pizzed.
#52--------I believe in Greg Oden
WE HAD 3 CHANCES TO TIE!!!!! AND WE MISSED ALL 3. ARRGGHH!!!!
whoa! sorry. my mind flashed back to the last game there for a second.
I just don't know what to make of this team.
The talent is there … but something important is missing.
"All is vanity and vexation of spirit."
http://year5000.bandcamp.com
Maybe it’s as simple as “BRoy.”
"All is vanity and vexation of spirit."
http://year5000.bandcamp.com
by Y5k on Feb 4, 2012 6:55 PM PST up reply actions
i dont think so. roy is incredible and irreplacable but i think it's something else
i think we just have poor guard play all around
I can get behind this ... so long as you find that PG
"All is vanity and vexation of spirit."
http://year5000.bandcamp.com
by Y5k on Feb 4, 2012 7:00 PM PST up reply actions
There really aren't any real PG's on the market
None who are ready to start on a playoff team. The last available good PG (that didn’t demand a trade to a large market team) was probably Collison. That was a deal the Blazers would have loved to be involved in.
When a team has a good PG, they don’t let him get away unless there is no other option.
byebye Batum and all the other names you love ...
"All is vanity and vexation of spirit."
http://year5000.bandcamp.com
by Y5k on Feb 4, 2012 7:05 PM PST up reply actions
Calderon
He’s a bad defender, but I think he’s definitely playoff team, starting PG caliber. The problem is his dang contract.
Phase 1: Collect underpants
Phase 2: ???
Phase 3: Profit!
His contract isn't that bad.
It’s only through next year, too.
I’d strongly consider flipping Felton for Calderon.
"I Am Mine"
Beasley playing like the Jamal Crawford of big men. Just takes long 2s on offense.
WITH ODEN ON OUR SIDE
I'm sure he can shoot 6/16 like him.
"Coach said to always be careful around Greg, because Greg costs a lot and even the slightest amount of basketball can damage him." -- The Onion
Crawford
Will have a good game tonight, wes will continue to struggle felton will chuck as normal and lma will go 30/10.
by Dustin Petersen on Feb 4, 2012 7:05 PM PST up reply actions
Pet Peeve
Someone making a smartass comment about the Bank being open on every bank shot. Houston announcers suffer from this
WITH ODEN ON OUR SIDE
I'm amped for this game.
Good rivalry, my nephew is a Nugs fan (doo doo talking will occur) and I don’t have to look at Melo or K-Mart’s stupid faces anymore.
by Jumbaco! on Feb 4, 2012 7:08 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Got the laptop today and got it all set up! The resolution on this one is so much better than the old 3 yr. old laptop
that cost 21/2 times as much as this one.
#52--------I believe in Greg Oden
Do you mean just the automatic updates or are there others I should run?
#52--------I believe in Greg Oden
Yep the automatic updates
Though if it came with Adobe Flash installed, I always recommend updating that from their site.
Cool, then it's current
BTW if you use Chrome as your browser, you never have to install Adobe manually. The browser keeps it updated.
Hmmm. I used both Chrome and Firefox on my other laptop and will probably
do that on this one as well.
#52--------I believe in Greg Oden
hot start but they shouldnt get addicted to jumpshots
by SNewtn on Feb 4, 2012 7:16 PM PST via Android app reply actions
I don't like getting worked up that jumpers are going in early
It’s nice but they’re still jumpers. Hopefully they’ll use this to keep the lane open.
Hello my peeps
Looks like a good start so far
by cavejunctionblazer on Feb 4, 2012 7:18 PM PST reply actions
I'm streaming the game live on my TV, through the air
I just had to attach this thing called an ‘antenna’… imagine that, TV without a cable! What will they think of next!?
Seems like a lot of them do...
There’s no cable in my area, and very poor satellite, so the interwebs is all we hill folk got.
Phase 1: Collect underpants
Phase 2: ???
Phase 3: Profit!
The smaller ones should just go out of business
I think that’s how creative destruction is supposed to work, lol
Phase 1: Collect underpants
Phase 2: ???
Phase 3: Profit!
i have no idea
but im in a college dorm with just basic cable so only games i cant watch are on nbatv
They're not used to air from low elevations
They’ll have too much energy early then pop like a balloon.
by Timmay! on Feb 4, 2012 7:25 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I didn't know it worked that way...........
Phase 1: Collect underpants
Phase 2: ???
Phase 3: Profit!
I have gone back to Oregon from high elevations and found it hard to breathe because the air feels so thick.
#52--------I believe in Greg Oden
is there no way to watch this game?
I live in Eugene.
Numerically Blazers Edge is #25
by Outlaw is Rejector on Feb 4, 2012 7:28 PM PST reply actions
blacked out.
Numerically Blazers Edge is #25
by Outlaw is Rejector on Feb 4, 2012 7:29 PM PST up reply actions
That should mean you have a local network showing it
Does Eugene have a network that shows KGW games?
ah im an idiot
I just always forget about non hd.. my bad.
Numerically Blazers Edge is #25
by Outlaw is Rejector on Feb 4, 2012 7:31 PM PST up reply actions
its blacked out.
Numerically Blazers Edge is #25
by Outlaw is Rejector on Feb 4, 2012 7:29 PM PST up reply actions
I have directv
its on 2 different channels
216-nbatv
48-kfbi
by cavejunctionblazer on Feb 4, 2012 7:30 PM PST up reply actions
Gallinari is really playing well tonight.
Used to be primarily a spot-up shooter in NY, but his game has expanded quite nicely. Impressed with his game off the dribble.
i am unimpressed with his haircut.
looks like a twelve year old whose mom wants him to look cool..
dinasour type of guys choir boys
Q: When did Wallace learn how to CREATE his own 3pt shot?
A: When Karl put Andre Miller on him.
Phase 1: Collect underpants
Phase 2: ???
Phase 3: Profit!
Iceman+Kareem=Aldridge
He’s their weird love child, I think.
Phase 1: Collect underpants
Phase 2: ???
Phase 3: Profit!
lol yeah I cant pass to anyone unless I shoot myself some shots first ? Do you really believe that ?
by Willie Beamon on Feb 4, 2012 7:36 PM PST up reply actions
it's a threat to his team.
GET OPEN AND MAKE CUTS OR I SWEAR TO GOD I WILL KEEP JUMBACOING THE HECK OUT THIS BALL
dinasour type of guys choir boys
Aldridge with a MONSTER BLOCK!
maybe the sickest block ive ever seen LMA do
by cavejunctionblazer on Feb 4, 2012 7:32 PM PST reply actions
ROFL THESE UNDERHOOP CAMERAMEN MAKE LIF EMISERABLE FOR PLAYERS MAKING LAYUPA TTEMPTS
WITH ODEN ON OUR SIDE
In Spain they don't use the initial "a" so ttempts is attempts in Spanish.
#52--------I believe in Greg Oden
in italy they put "a" in front of every word.
“hey a look a at a me, i’m a mario!”
dinasour type of guys choir boys
i'm trilingual
i speak english, some spanish and the language of looooooove.
dinasour type of guys choir boys
^this
after he scored 10 straight vs the lakers in the fourth…
by Dustin Petersen on Feb 4, 2012 7:38 PM PST up reply actions
Wes....
Dude’s starting to remind me of Martell. Solid role-player, but needs to get his head straight.
Phase 1: Collect underpants
Phase 2: ???
Phase 3: Profit!
oh, i thought you had a point with your original comment, but you're just being a jerk.
nevermind.
dinasour type of guys choir boys
Lots of tiny fouls by Denver all over the court when they're defending
Jersey pulling, hooking, etc.
Lawson was such a great draft pick.
I remember a few folks here were clamoring for him on draft night.
Karl needs to stop playing Miller at the 3
Phase 1: Collect underpants
Phase 2: ???
Phase 3: Profit!
Batum looks like he's going to further his injury
"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 4, 2012 7:43 PM PST reply actions
his lift is really suffering.
i don’t care if he can hit an open 3, I want him healthy
"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 4, 2012 7:43 PM PST up reply actions
I guess they'll risk further injury for 12 points from Batum
I guess we wear him down and then don’t resign him.
"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 4, 2012 7:45 PM PST up reply actions
you can't further injure a bruise
bone contusions just feel incredibly sore later
"Wesley Matthews bounces around the court with so much energy he's a couple of glow sticks and some bumping house music short of being a human rave"... -Canzano
yes you can.
contusions that get hit again can form calcium deposits.
dinasour type of guys choir boys
I don't think you can aggravate a bone contusion
unless he impacts the same spot again. But I dunno.
Phase 1: Collect underpants
Phase 2: ???
Phase 3: Profit!
correct sir
in fact it isn’t further injured just more painful
"Wesley Matthews bounces around the court with so much energy he's a couple of glow sticks and some bumping house music short of being a human rave"... -Canzano
as long as you are all doctors I'll take it as "fact"
"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 4, 2012 7:47 PM PST up reply actions
agreed
"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 4, 2012 7:45 PM PST up reply actions
like that makes a difference
"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 4, 2012 7:47 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah Brandon established that
But it really depends on whether the docs think he can reinjure it. If the answer is a very very low likelihood, then it’s up to Nic.
it is a bone bruise, AK
it can’t be reinjured or made worse. It is just sore. You’ve had one right?
scrappy
by Honka Playboy on Feb 4, 2012 7:54 PM PST up reply actions
After all these threes, I don't think the outcry would be justified
especially if we win.
Phase 1: Collect underpants
Phase 2: ???
Phase 3: Profit!
I like that TO stat
Fire alarm? I am the fire alarm.
respect these picks
"Per John Hollingers twitter - Over the final 12:45 of today's game, Brandon Roy's PER was 84.98" GM 4 vs Mavs
welcome to ptown rudy
now get out!
by SNewtn on Feb 4, 2012 7:46 PM PST via Android app reply actions
DUDE NIC LOOKS GREAT TONITE!
hes doin it all
by cavejunctionblazer on Feb 4, 2012 7:47 PM PST reply actions
awful shot
SMH
"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 4, 2012 7:48 PM PST reply actions
NIKO!!!!
Sadly if we goto OT he wont touch the ball..
OK Nics lookin in pain
get him a break? he so hot right now
by cavejunctionblazer on Feb 4, 2012 7:49 PM PST reply actions
oh my god, why shoot that?
"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 4, 2012 7:49 PM PST reply actions
Nic was lurking on that LMA shot attempt
Funny to watch him trying to hide while LMA commands a double-team.
I don't care if Nic is missing now, I am glad he is showing confidence. I don't even think those are bad shots, he is
just exhausted. His knee is hurting. I think he deserves some rest.
not bad shots?
goodness. he shot two off centered and barely touched the rim.
"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 4, 2012 7:51 PM PST up reply actions
lol, sure sure sure
"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 4, 2012 7:57 PM PST up reply actions
you better be predicting the playoffs
because they got 9 in a row on the road that says the ain’t gonna win the regular season west.
dinasour type of guys choir boys
first suh now love
portlanders gettin stompy
by SNewtn on Feb 4, 2012 7:56 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
here's the link
"Wesley Matthews bounces around the court with so much energy he's a couple of glow sticks and some bumping house music short of being a human rave"... -Canzano
fail.... take 2
http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22748484/34699463
"Wesley Matthews bounces around the court with so much energy he's a couple of glow sticks and some bumping house music short of being a human rave"... -Canzano
psst felton
pass to hands not face/hip/shoulders
by SNewtn on Feb 4, 2012 8:02 PM PST via Android app up reply actions
man o man
how many shots have we missed that close to the hoop?
by cavejunctionblazer on Feb 4, 2012 8:01 PM PST reply actions
awesome defense
$#@%
"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 4, 2012 8:02 PM PST reply actions
lol, this team is ridiculous
"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 4, 2012 8:02 PM PST reply actions
if that makes u feel better, sure
but lots of bad stuff by other guys too
"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 4, 2012 8:04 PM PST up reply actions
I was going to blame Felton but Camby just lost that simple pass. Aldridge should have been ready for that pass.
Felton has mental issue though because this team is really unstable when he is in. The only stable offense Portland runs is through Aldridge, and they ignore LMA after he scores 15 in a quarter.
oh why, oh why, do our guards suck so bad,
oh whyyyyyyy do the suck so bad?
./////
(((o)))
../////
Felton nooooooo...
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 Feb 4, 2012 8:27 PM PST via mobile reply actions
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