Gameday Open Thread: Dallas at Portland

by Dave on Nov 10, 2007 12:26 PM PST in News Comment 190 comments

Almost forgot this! Feel free to prognosticate before the game, comment during the game, and reflect after the game right here.

Improve upon my game preview by sharing your secret plan to bet the mighty Mavericks!

--Dave

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Hmm...

..."bet" the mighty Mavericks? Could that be freudian slip? Could it be that Dave doesn't think we have a chance, and is really going to place a mortgage payment or two down on The Mavericks?

"Mother Nature started this fight, I think it's about time we ended it!"

by Krang on Nov 10, 2007 12:30 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

my secret plan

Pray.

by hurryup09 on Nov 10, 2007 2:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Secret Plan

Sent bad directions to the Maverick team bus.

"I thought we were going to the Rose Garden, this place says 'Expo Center.'"

On the plus side, it looks like the Mavs could get a good deal on an RV

by T Darkstar on Nov 10, 2007 2:08 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

guys...

The Mavs are really good but its not like they are unbeatable. The Blazers are starting to become a good home team. I give the Blazers a reasonable chance to win, say 35-40%.

by jksnake99 on Nov 10, 2007 2:30 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Hush!!

We're just practicing "nega-think." If you say the Blazers might win, they get blown out and humiliated. But if you say they have no chance, they rise up and shock the Mavs.

by hurryup09 on Nov 10, 2007 3:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

roger that!

by sergioFTW on Nov 10, 2007 6:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

If Jeff Gilooly is listening...

I would like to know how to get in touch with Shane Stant. He is the central figure in my 'secret plan' to beat the Mavs tonite. Dirk, Josh, and Jason know what is coming next...

by GimmeIme on Nov 10, 2007 2:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

He ain't gilooly anymore

Gilooly changed his name, bro.

When church and state marry, the devil pays for the reception.

by fisheyes on Nov 10, 2007 10:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Hopin' the MO' builds & the PO' is reached

Big Game tonite!

The PTBs could have 3 in a row! Move to .500 winnin' % for the start o' the season. Be 1.000 % at HOME. Gots the Fans behind 'em. Need to play a better game. This is what we have been building our Team for. I am hopin' it happens

"A time to build up, a time to break down, A time to defend, a time to score, A time to cast away players, A time to gather players together"

by BlueBooYay on Nov 10, 2007 2:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

ODEN UNDEFEATED AT HOME

If we are going 41-0 at home this year, then we kind of have to win this game.

In all seriousness, after I saw the Mavs beat Golden State the other night, I knew that we could give this team fits.

They have no one to gaurd Roy just as they have no one to guard Baron Davis.

If Roy can take over this game, and we get some solid shooting from Web, LMA, and Frye, then we're in business.

The Mavs will always give you a chance to upset them. We just have to seize that chance.

I think our guys will be ready to play tonite.

"Life is a meaningless sequence of events in between Blazer championships"

by broggerboy19 on Nov 10, 2007 6:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Oooohmm Baba Dunk Ramm GOden

Change your perspective, DO IT, naturally or w/help, you are left to your own devices for obtaining this state of mind.

"A time to build up, a time to break down, A time to defend, a time to score, A time to cast away players, A time to gather players together"

by BlueBooYay on Nov 10, 2007 6:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm stoked for tonight's game

I like the momentum the team is building, should be fun to see if they can sustain it against one of the "Big Three" teams in the West!

by leeroyjenkins on Nov 10, 2007 6:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

30 game losing streak broken by 30 points

If we can get somebody to score 30, I say we win. Otherwise, we post around 87 and lose.

by ralphzilla on Nov 10, 2007 6:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Stuck in SoCal

yet again guys. Thanks for the play-by-play last nite it is so fun to see the game evolve from everyone's perspective.

Keep 'em coming I have to listen via the internet!

"Life is a meaningless sequence of events in between Blazer championships"

by broggerboy19 on Nov 10, 2007 6:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

We have Audio

NBA.com Listen Live.

"A time to build up, a time to break down, A time to defend, a time to score, A time to cast away players, A time to gather players together"

by BlueBooYay on Nov 10, 2007 6:56 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I like the intro music for dallas

I am suprised no one yelled out "Who shot J.R.?" that would have been awesome

by jonestr on Nov 10, 2007 7:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

....sigh

Radio.... :(

ROTUNDITYDOTNET

by damir on Nov 10, 2007 7:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

get ready

for the best color man in the league. Anyone who is not antonio harvey

by jonestr on Nov 10, 2007 7:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Steve Blake

Wonder if he will post up Barea. Could be a nice source of offense

by jonestr on Nov 10, 2007 7:13 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Awards to BRoy &LMA

Rookie Recognition.

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by BlueBooYay on Nov 10, 2007 7:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Blazers Win

The tip & Awards.

LMA first pts!

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by BlueBooYay on Nov 10, 2007 7:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Frye is "HOT" for one FG!

"A time to build up, a time to break down, A time to defend, a time to score, A time to cast away players, A time to gather players together"

by BlueBooYay on Nov 10, 2007 7:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Diop out Juwan Howard in

No excuse not to get to the rim now

by jonestr on Nov 10, 2007 7:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

LMA gets to the rim

for two, on a pass from Blake.

"A time to build up, a time to break down, A time to defend, a time to score, A time to cast away players, A time to gather players together"

by BlueBooYay on Nov 10, 2007 7:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

The bulls

Check out the hammering the Bulls are taking at the hands of the Raptors.

Crazy

by jonestr on Nov 10, 2007 7:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Kobe time....

by OregonDuckworth on Nov 10, 2007 7:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Outlaw

Really isn't that bright.

by Garces on Nov 10, 2007 7:30 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I definitely don't disagree with this

Outlaw is rather basketball dumb.

We applied the cortical electrodes but we're unable to get a neural reaction from either patient.

by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 7:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

The talent is there

But sometimes it seems like he's playing NBA Live out there or something.

by Garces on Nov 10, 2007 7:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

If I only had a brain

Talent is great, but you need the brains to use it!

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by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 7:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Wait...

We're tied??? Against DALLAS???

how did that happen?

We applied the cortical electrodes but we're unable to get a neural reaction from either patient.

by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 7:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

man that is tough

Howard and Barea go out and then Terry and Stackhouse come in. That is some wicked depth

by jonestr on Nov 10, 2007 7:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Roy scores!!!

AND THEY HAVE THE LEAD 19-18!!!

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by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 7:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Blazera lead

in the 1st quarter!

"A time to build up, a time to break down, A time to defend, a time to score, A time to cast away players, A time to gather players together"

by BlueBooYay on Nov 10, 2007 7:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Our offense sounds great

Do they look as good as I imagine?

by OregonDuckworth on Nov 10, 2007 7:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Don't know

not watching. The score says they're rocking it though!

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by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 7:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Outlaw

on the boards!

"A time to build up, a time to break down, A time to defend, a time to score, A time to cast away players, A time to gather players together"

by BlueBooYay on Nov 10, 2007 7:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

how to beat the mavericks...

keep kicking them when they're down.

These blazers are... winning? Wow. Keep it up guys!

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by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 7:35 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

23-20 blazers!

Terry made his shot, then a three missed and blake was fouled but didn't get the call.

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by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 7:38 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Offensive foul!

Blazers get the ball back!

Still up by three and then pryz fumbles a bounce pass and out of bounds.

Darn it... let's keep scoring guys!

Sergio steals... down to outlaw lays it in and FOULED!!!

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by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 7:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

El Mago

& Outlaw, scores and is fouled. 3 pt. play!

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by BlueBooYay on Nov 10, 2007 7:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

25-20

Outlaw at the foul line.

Dribbles.

shoots

HITS!!!

Blazers up by 6!

26-20

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by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 7:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Stackhouse trips

Sergio picks ties it up and now jump ball!

Shock clock has to be corrected

Players line up to jump.

Tapped to bass, three attempt

Sergio rebounds... RUNS!!! Turnover sergio.... terry dunks it

doh

five seconds

sergio passes to pryz and he dunks it!!!

We applied the cortical electrodes but we're unable to get a neural reaction from either patient.

by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 7:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

28 22 PTB

at the end of the 1st quarter.

"A time to build up, a time to break down, A time to defend, a time to score, A time to cast away players, A time to gather players together"

by BlueBooYay on Nov 10, 2007 7:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

nice qtr by PDX

by jksnake99 on Nov 10, 2007 7:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

28-22 end of first quarter!!!

Good job guys!!!

Sergio turned it over and was upset with himself but ran it back down on the next play,dished to pryz and redeemed himself!!!

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by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 7:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

69% FG

for the Blazers, so far.

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by BlueBooYay on Nov 10, 2007 7:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Jammin' Gorilla!

2 handed!

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by BlueBooYay on Nov 10, 2007 7:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

don't forget

the pump fake and then pass by outlaw!!!

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by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 7:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

hmmm

I think outlaw heard me call him an idiot.

He's playing to prove me wrong.

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by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 7:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

30-24

Dallas has ball, josh misses

JJ passes to Roy and IN!!!

32-24!!!

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by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 7:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

10 pt. lead

PTBs

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by BlueBooYay on Nov 10, 2007 7:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

NO

Refs take it away!

"A time to build up, a time to break down, A time to defend, a time to score, A time to cast away players, A time to gather players together"

by BlueBooYay on Nov 10, 2007 7:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I liked Harvey's latest comment

Usually when you say "my good friend" you might try and drop an impressive name. Instead Harvey cites fellow career backup Calvin Booth

by jonestr on Nov 10, 2007 7:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Man I love this team

can't wait to come back and see a game.

by OregonDuckworth on Nov 10, 2007 7:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Not taking advantage enough, here

We should be up 12 by now, at least.

by Garces on Nov 10, 2007 7:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Terry loses ball

Pryz has

pass to JJ

penetrates and misses

Terry takes three misses

outlaw rebounds!!!

32-24

Roy has ball shoots and misses

Joelattempts and misses

Stackhouse with long two

Pryz tips to roy

mavs at38%

JJ shoots and misses!!!

Mavs down to the OTHER side

Stackhouse to Joshhoward and hits the three

Sergio dribbles in and offensivefoul

dang...

Timeout

32-27

We applied the cortical electrodes but we're unable to get a neural reaction from either patient.

by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 7:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I hate

Rookie refs. They suck. And blow....their whistles too much

by ryryslyry on Nov 10, 2007 7:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Young teams

they're exciting but can be frustrating too.

I'm surprised dallas is settling for so many long shots.

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by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 7:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

15 to 9 PTBs

on the boards!

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by BlueBooYay on Nov 10, 2007 7:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Out rebounding 15-9

Not bad blazers. Keep that up.

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by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 7:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

What the heck is going on?

by Garces on Nov 10, 2007 7:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

these refs are out of control

by OregonDuckworth on Nov 10, 2007 7:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Rook Ref

Blowin' in the wind.

Callin techs now?

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by BlueBooYay on Nov 10, 2007 7:55 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Pryz rebounds!!!

Come on blazers!!!

JJ lob and Pryz attempts to dunk and foul called!

"It's an ally oop he HAD to be shooting"

Blazers are forced to take it from out of bounds.

Travis makes basket but called for clear out because he was shoved???

Two more quick calls against the blazers. WTF???

We applied the cortical electrodes but we're unable to get a neural reaction from either patient.

by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 7:55 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

When

When did kicking your legs out on a shot get you a foul? Scottie Pippen and Reggie Miller would have been out of the league if it werent for this technique.

Can a tv viewer inform us radio listeners what this looked like?

by jonestr on Nov 10, 2007 7:55 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

No kidding!!!

I understand the concept to some extent, but he was SHOVED!!!

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by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 7:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

It looked like

a normal fade away shot. If he didn't kick his leg out he would have fallen on his back. His leg also didn't touch anyone

by ryryslyry on Nov 10, 2007 7:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Rough call

Maybe he should drop kick his defender scottie pippen style just to show the what a foul is

by jonestr on Nov 10, 2007 7:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Three seconds in lane called on portland?

Say what?

Another call?

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by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 7:56 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

The Sixth Man's

Haten' on the Refs.

Go get 'em!

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by BlueBooYay on Nov 10, 2007 7:56 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

terrible officiating

has cost portland about 6 points this qtr.

by jksnake99 on Nov 10, 2007 7:56 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

MOre than that

2 points pryz called for clear out
2 points travis called for clear out and non-call foul
FT opportunity for przy on ally oop but instead was made to take it out of bounds

Techincal called on portland

A couple of turnovers

Sounds like portland is still playing hard though!

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by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 8:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Time out and up by only two now

Lot of calls by the refs. Not sure if it's legit or not because the radio announcers are rather biased.

Still... that's a LOT of quick calls. I've never heard of a clearout before tonight and suddenly i've heard of two in a row.

hopefully the blazers keep their composure, play harder and shove it down the ref's throat with awesome play.

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by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 7:58 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

outlaw to JJ

and JJ HItS!!!!

We're back up six! Take that REFS!!!

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by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 8:00 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Mavs hit 3 pointer

Travis carries... doh.

9 turnovers.

Dirk dribbles and outlaw called for reach in foul.

outlaw out and frye in.

Outlaw did well and constantly in dirks face

Aldridge rebounds!

ROY Blows past josh howard lays in and fouled!!!

We applied the cortical electrodes but we're unable to get a neural reaction from either patient.

by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 8:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Roy hits free throw!!!

Roy has 13

Josh howard goes in and lays it in.

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by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 8:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Harvey is trying to start a race riot

with Rice. It came across as weird and uncomfortable

by jonestr on Nov 10, 2007 8:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Dirk shoves LMA on shot

HE HITS AND GETS THE FOUL!!!

He hits misses???

Offensive foul and blazers get the ball back!!!

We applied the cortical electrodes but we're unable to get a neural reaction from either patient.

by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 8:04 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

maybe

next year Micheal Ray Richardson and Antonio Harvey can have a symposium on racial sensitivity

by jonestr on Nov 10, 2007 8:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

41-35 time out dallas

Keep up the good work blazers!

We seem to be unable to pull away but the refs are calling fouls on the mavericks now.

Refs seem to be very happy with those whistles.

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by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 8:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

blazers playing well enough to be up 15

need to limit TOs and start hitting FTs.

Defense has been very good, and Dallas has missed some good looks as well.

by jksnake99 on Nov 10, 2007 8:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Agreed

A lot of missed FT's here.

We've been playing the 2nd quarter even. I'd prefer we pull away more, but at least we're not giving ground.

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by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 8:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Roy to LMA

and miss

Dirk has pass to terry to josh to stackhouse and shotts and MAKES it...dang.

Roy to basket and draws foul by dirk!!!

Roy at the line.

Roy hits first but misses second... darn it.

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by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 8:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Stackhouse loves that long shot and nissing

Blake hits wide open three!!!!

YES!!!!

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by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 8:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

45-41???

UMMM SAY WHAT?

45-39 is the real score with that three. Dallas was given two extra points.

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by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 8:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Dallas has two too many points.

by jksnake99 on Nov 10, 2007 8:13 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

49-42 blazer flavor and end of half

Terry misses two threes now and can't believe it.

Blazers sound like they're scrapping and the rebounds are GREATLY helping. Dallas gets one shot and if they miss, the blazers get the ball.

They might want to consider NOT taking 20' jumpers. Stackhouse seems to love them and love missing them.

Then again... I love the blazers continuing to kick themwhile they're down!!!

We came out of that quarter ahead one more point.

Good job guys!

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by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 8:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

What is up with the Blazers' free throw shooting

Missed free throws drive me crazy. There is no excuse for poor free throw shooting. Those guys need to work on their free throws till they're blue in the face.

On a brighter note, I am impressed with the Blazers' D tonight. Especially Martell.

When church and state marry, the devil pays for the reception.

by fisheyes on Nov 10, 2007 8:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

credit where credit is due.

Outlaw has been amazing on the boards. 14 minutes, 8 rebounds.

Good job outlaw.

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by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 8:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Finally!!!

They corrected the score. 49-40 and we're up THREE points for the second quarter!!!

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by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 8:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

i was going to say...

someone needed to tell them the right score.

nice try, nba.

by jksnake99 on Nov 10, 2007 8:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

funniest part was

they actually gave credit in the boxscore to make it match. Stackhouse was the lucky recipient of 2 unearned points.

by einman77 on Nov 10, 2007 8:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

brandon roy

will make us a tough matchup for the Mavs for a long time

"Life is a meaningless sequence of events in between Blazer championships"

by broggerboy19 on Nov 10, 2007 8:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

B-Roy

Decided to take over from the begining. I love that man. Lets hope our D continues through the 2nd half. You know Dallas is gonna come out with a chip on their shoulder

by ryryslyry on Nov 10, 2007 8:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I haven't been following the game

but i just checked the box score and saw Martell only played seven minutes. Did he get hurt or is Trout just playing well?

Greg Oden Rap

by JTDuck22 on Nov 10, 2007 8:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

foul trouble early

hasn't had many looks. playing ok on D though.

by jksnake99 on Nov 10, 2007 8:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks! I cant believe i didnt check his fouls.

Greg Oden Rap

by JTDuck22 on Nov 10, 2007 8:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

blazers fortunate to be up this much

dallas is outhustling them but is missing shots they normally hit. they'll start making some so the blazers need to turn it up a bit in order to get this W.

by jksnake99 on Nov 10, 2007 8:36 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Dirk with four fouls

Pryz misses freethrow...
can we make a few of these please?

Webster picks up his third foul. Blazers over limit. Mavsat line.

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by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 8:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

What is

a left elbow learner, left elbow jumper, etc. I haven't listened to the radio much until this year, can't figure that terminology out.

But Avery Johnson says "What can I do, I'm too small to help!"? Classic.

by einman77 on Nov 10, 2007 8:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

65-55

Blazers have ball roy is out and resting.

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by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 8:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Outlaw at line Dallas over limit

Good job guys. Continue to be aggressive. Now... can you hit your shots please???

Outlaw misses first and hits second.

66-55... dang it but yay for lead.

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by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 8:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

We're beating the Mavs

and there's only 100 comments here in the 3rd? Everyone's out and about watching this one, huh?

by einman77 on Nov 10, 2007 8:55 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I would be if i lived in portland!!!

I'd be the proud owner of season tickets.

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by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 8:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Where are you?

by einman77 on Nov 10, 2007 8:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

MAN!!!

Blazers are giving up the rebounds!!!

34-31 mavs advantage!?

We HAD been ahead in this area.

Jason Terry drives on Pryz and Pryz has to foul.

Terry is at the line.

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by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 8:55 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Wow.... i like stackhouse!!!

JJ drives and hits the shot!!!

Stackhouse comes down the other end and OFFENSIVE FOUL!!!

JJ has ball, pick by pryz and JJ PUTS IT IN!!!

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by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 8:56 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

MAKE YOUR FREE THROWS

So ugly.

by Garces on Nov 10, 2007 8:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

11-21

That's just embarrassing.

by Garces on Nov 10, 2007 8:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

JJ WAS FOULED AND AT THE LINE!!!

Will he hit it?

Nope... he misses and third quarter ends.

70-57??? awesome!!!

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by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 8:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Pryz

Monster pick by Pryz that allowed JJ to get that bucket... I liked that hard hit by Joel... excellent stuff.

by pantelakis on Nov 10, 2007 8:58 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

very strange game

From the Dallas perspective, they have to be thinking, "we're playing a mediocre team playing a back to back, they can't hit a FT, we're dominating the boards... If we could hit a shot or two, we'd be in control."

From the Blazer perspective: "Dallas might have just finished the worst 3 qtrs of shooting they'll have all year. We should be up 25 if we could grab a board or hit a FT."

Should be an interesting 4th. Its Roy time!

by jksnake99 on Nov 10, 2007 8:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

we need webslinger

"Life is a meaningless sequence of events in between Blazer championships"

by broggerboy19 on Nov 10, 2007 9:00 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

WOW

THE MAVS SHOOTING 30%

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by broggerboy19 on Nov 10, 2007 9:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Ugly...

...basketball. Both teams look dead...

by pantelakis on Nov 10, 2007 9:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

We've held Dirk

to just 11 points!

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by broggerboy19 on Nov 10, 2007 9:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

BRANDOOOOON ROOOOOOY!

by Garces on Nov 10, 2007 9:04 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

ROY FOR THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AVERY JOHNSON IS:

"JILTED, JADED, JOLTED!"

WHEELS IS THE MAN

"Life is a meaningless sequence of events in between Blazer championships"

by broggerboy19 on Nov 10, 2007 9:04 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Mavs shooting 28%

is it our defense or just an off night?

by einman77 on Nov 10, 2007 9:04 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I think it's both

We got in their head.

They expected a blow out and weren't a expecting a scrappy team to be beating them AND playing tough defense in the first half.

It think we've caught them unaware and knocked them off their groove.

We applied the cortical electrodes but we're unable to get a neural reaction from either patient.

by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 9:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

That's exactly

what I thought would happen.

But we need to close this.

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by broggerboy19 on Nov 10, 2007 9:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Beavs up 16-0

Nice

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by broggerboy19 on Nov 10, 2007 9:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Better 3s

We're shooting better 3pt% than FT%

by Steve The Hedge on Nov 10, 2007 9:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

hmmm

the stat board gave dallas the two points back again?

We applied the cortical electrodes but we're unable to get a neural reaction from either patient.

by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 9:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Blake misses layin

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by broggerboy19 on Nov 10, 2007 9:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Roy hits 2FT's

LMA grabs board off Dallas miss

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by broggerboy19 on Nov 10, 2007 9:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Maybe the elbow to the head will help with FT?

YES!!!

He makes both!

From now on... players who don't make free throws get elbows to the foreheads.

We applied the cortical electrodes but we're unable to get a neural reaction from either patient.

by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 9:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I'm down

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by broggerboy19 on Nov 10, 2007 9:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Outlaw with a J!

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by broggerboy19 on Nov 10, 2007 9:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

ELLL EMMM AYYYY!!!!

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by broggerboy19 on Nov 10, 2007 9:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

That Bass guy

is really ticking me off

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by broggerboy19 on Nov 10, 2007 9:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Aldridge scores!!!

79-65!!!

"Portland trying to make it to .500 after that tough road schedule"

Like it's not still tough?

OH!!! Roy had elbow to chin?

Man... Dallas has hit Roy TWICE with elbows in the past minute.

We applied the cortical electrodes but we're unable to get a neural reaction from either patient.

by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 9:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

If you can't beat'em...

by Steve The Hedge on Nov 10, 2007 9:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Beat'em up

by Steve The Hedge on Nov 10, 2007 9:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

question for those watching the game

Are the Blazers running a lot of zone to hold the Mavs down, or are they doing it man to man?

by OptionZero on Nov 10, 2007 9:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Where is...

...Maurice Lucas' influence on our guys? Letting Bass elbow Roy not once, but TWICE? Who's our enforcer?

Oden=2009 ROY

by berrygraham on Nov 10, 2007 9:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

second one was actually dirk to roys chin

yeah... blazers better come out and get a little rough. We have a lead... it's time to take a stand and maybe lose a few points to send a message.

We applied the cortical electrodes but we're unable to get a neural reaction from either patient.

by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 9:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

79-67

Blake to Jake misses, rebound pryz then outlaw and then outlaw shoots a three and HITS!!!

DALLAS HAS AN OFFENSIVE FOUL AND BLAZER BALL AGAIN!!!

82-67

We applied the cortical electrodes but we're unable to get a neural reaction from either patient.

by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 9:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

YEAAAAAAHHHH!!!!!!

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by broggerboy19 on Nov 10, 2007 9:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

THE NATURAL!

by Garces on Nov 10, 2007 9:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Now

Now I may be comfortable with this lead.

by jonestr on Nov 10, 2007 9:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I KNEW IT!!!

ROY WAS GONNA EXPLODE TONITE!!!

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by broggerboy19 on Nov 10, 2007 9:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

85-67!!!

ROY HITS A THREE!!! AGAIN!!!

We applied the cortical electrodes but we're unable to get a neural reaction from either patient.

by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 9:15 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

If anyone

ever says "plays the right way" again I'm gonna torch something.

ROY FOR THREEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

"Life is a meaningless sequence of events in between Blazer championships"

by broggerboy19 on Nov 10, 2007 9:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

ROY AGAIN FOR A THREE!!!

Unbelievable!!!

Roy has 32!!!

We applied the cortical electrodes but we're unable to get a neural reaction from either patient.

by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 9:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

ohh baby

whew!!! weee!!! gon win thisss

only the best of the best

by soulja2boy on Nov 10, 2007 9:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

now we just need to get an 8th seed in April

Then Dallas can get the 1st again

by jonestr on Nov 10, 2007 9:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Roy speaking

with his game. Offensive foul on LMA? BS.

Oden=2009 ROY

by berrygraham on Nov 10, 2007 9:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Be careful

The Mavs can explode if we get cold

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by broggerboy19 on Nov 10, 2007 9:18 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

get

we gotta play better d!! get web in their

only the best of the best

by soulja2boy on Nov 10, 2007 9:18 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

web in for D

something we never would have considered saying last year.

by jksnake99 on Nov 10, 2007 9:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

you know

the problem with Brandon Roy is that he can't shoot it from deep.

by jksnake99 on Nov 10, 2007 9:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

90-75

Portland ball

Roy has ball dribbling to JJ to aldridge to jj to roy and three pointer but misses... darn.

Brandon thought it was tipped and he was fouled.

Time out..

mmm victory is sooooo delicious. Let me taste those yummy Maverick tears.

We applied the cortical electrodes but we're unable to get a neural reaction from either patient.

by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 9:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Well

the team has really asserted itself in the Rose Garden.

Just gotta pick it up on the road and we have a shot at the playoffs.

"Life is a meaningless sequence of events in between Blazer championships"

by broggerboy19 on Nov 10, 2007 9:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I hate to pop your bubble

but they're going ot tirer out by the end of the year.

They're playing hard and that takes energy. They're young so they still need to figure out how to play smart.

They're doing well, but let's keep expectations realistic until we're halfway through the season and THEN take a look at thiings.

People are beating up the blazers or proclaiming play-offs and we're only 6 games into the season.

We applied the cortical electrodes but we're unable to get a neural reaction from either patient.

by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 9:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

you haven't popped anything

no one was beating them up or proclaiming playoffs here.

i suggest you concern yourself with your own expectations.

mine have been on the money so far this year.

"Life is a meaningless sequence of events in between Blazer championships"

by broggerboy19 on Nov 10, 2007 9:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Chill, man

He has a point about Nate not being able to play essentially a 7.5-man rotation all year long without the Blazers breaking down.

Trying to take people's comments in a positive light makes the conversation easier.

--Dave

by Dave on Nov 10, 2007 11:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

True

I hate to be responsible for downgrading the level of discussion on this site.

It's a little difficult to read positivity into a comment when it's subject assumes that I live in a bubble.

Not that there's anything wrong with that.

Just as I write this, I get busted out of a poker tournament right on the bubble.

Karma's a b...

"Life is a meaningless sequence of events in between Blazer championships"

by broggerboy19 on Nov 11, 2007 12:35 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Sometimes I think

an individual's comments can inspire someone to talk about a larger point (or to a larger group) which doesn't necessarily have to do directly with the original commenting person. I know I do this all the time. ("What Brogger said made me think this, but this is not directed solely at Brogger.") I think that's sort of what was going on here. It's hard, though, when you're the original comment person and it feels like something that is meant for thousands and talking about a broad, overarching point is being directed at you and your point. That's a lot of weight. It gets harder when the wording isn't clear and it looks like it is directed right at you.

Best possible solution: You are indeed brilliant. RB also has a point about the shortened rotation wearing out quicker and that these three wins are probably not in themselves more indicative than the three losses last week. Neither one of these necessarily excludes the other.

On the other hand maybe RB really was chewing your behind and has it out for you. In that case why don't you two go over to Oregonlive and call each other really bad names and come back when you're friends again (or after you've gotten banned). (C=

--Dave

by Dave on Nov 11, 2007 2:09 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Sounds like a plan!

Yeah, it was more of a broad stroke comment.

There were some very negative people during the first three games. I'm going to guess that there are going to be some overly optimistic people following these last three games.

I should definitely wait until the celebrations are done though to be a party pooper and as it was a more broad point, I should drop it into a journal post.

We applied the cortical electrodes but we're unable to get a neural reaction from either patient.

by ratbastird on Nov 11, 2007 6:39 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

D

How does the defense look?

Is Dallas getting good looks and just not hitting, or are we contesting some shots?

by jonestr on Nov 10, 2007 9:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

doh!

turned it over to Terry for a layin

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by broggerboy19 on Nov 10, 2007 9:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Let's not...

...get hasty.

There's still 3+ minutes to go. Dallas is the sort of team that could pull a win out. The Blazers need to stay sharp here and keep twisting the dagger.

by DonkeyShins on Nov 10, 2007 9:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

wow

Dallas has been really bad in this game. They've probobly had their D game. The Blazers have their B game (too many TOs, offensive boards given up and FTs missed to call it the A game). Really fortunate to draw Dallas on a night like this.

by jksnake99 on Nov 10, 2007 9:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Totally

but they tend to play to the level of their opponents.

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by broggerboy19 on Nov 10, 2007 9:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Trout

He's riding a nice double-double tonight. Poor Martel. What happened there?

by DonkeyShins on Nov 10, 2007 9:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

not his night

no worries.

by jksnake99 on Nov 10, 2007 9:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

LMA board

off Terry missed 3!

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by broggerboy19 on Nov 10, 2007 9:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

1:00 left

THIS IS HUGE!!!

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by broggerboy19 on Nov 10, 2007 9:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

ODEN STILL

UNDEFEATED AT HOME FOR HIS LIFETIME

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by broggerboy19 on Nov 10, 2007 9:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

how big is this win?

nice work boys!

Oden=2009 ROY

by berrygraham on Nov 10, 2007 9:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I like the radio prep

It seems they dont realize that Barea's weakness coming out of college was his shooting

by jonestr on Nov 10, 2007 9:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

3-3

Not bad for a bunch of rooks and near-rooks. Not bad at all.

by DonkeyShins on Nov 10, 2007 9:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Yay

Great win! Should have been a 30point blow-out though.

Martell played a really bad game :(

ROTUNDITYDOTNET

by damir on Nov 10, 2007 9:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

He'll come back

He's The Iceman

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by broggerboy19 on Nov 10, 2007 9:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Travis played well

it wasn't Webster's night, but Travis had it going so we didn't need him as much.

Hopefully the new Martell knows how to bounce back from a tough game. We'll need him vs. Detroit.

by jksnake99 on Nov 10, 2007 9:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Martell didn't really play

He missed a couple shots but did well in other areas that dont' show stats.

No worries.

I loved that he hadn't scored, was passed the ball and didn't hesitate and passed to another blazer.

That extra passing ended up with a three and the blazers gaining more of a lead.

We applied the cortical electrodes but we're unable to get a neural reaction from either patient.

by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 9:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Blazers win!!

Great defense won this game. And Brandon Roy.

Now it's time to get ready to beat Detroit.

Way to go Blazers! You guys are the greatest!

When church and state marry, the devil pays for the reception.

by fisheyes on Nov 10, 2007 9:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

This

was a huge swing game for us. We would have been 2-4 going up against Detroit.

Instead we're .500 with tons of momentum and I really like our chances against The Pistons, but it will be a much tougher game.

Roy isn't gonna torch Hamilton or Billups like he did tonite.

"Life is a meaningless sequence of events in between Blazer championships"

by broggerboy19 on Nov 10, 2007 9:30 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

I expect a much lower score against detroit.

I love that we're .500 right now and that we did it against TWO tough teams!

I noticed we seem to do well against shooting teams. I wonder if this will emerge as a pattern.

We applied the cortical electrodes but we're unable to get a neural reaction from either patient.

by ratbastird on Nov 10, 2007 9:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Dallas looks kind of old and slow

They've lost to Atlanta and Portland, two youthful and athletic clubs.

by jksnake99 on Nov 10, 2007 9:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

What a game

and a statement!

by BigCelPhone on Nov 10, 2007 9:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Take a look at Travis's stats from tonight

14 pts

10 rebounds

4 assists

3 turnovers

1 steal

Not to mention he did a good job defending against Nowitzki, who had only 11 pts.

When church and state marry, the devil pays for the reception.

by fisheyes on Nov 10, 2007 9:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

This

will reverberate throughout the league tonite:

THE BLAZERS ARE BACK

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by broggerboy19 on Nov 10, 2007 9:35 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

this was...

...the worst shooting game the Mavs will have all season. Part of it was great D by the Blazers, part of it was luck.

If the Blazers weren't going to break the losing streak to the Mavs tonight, it wasn't going to end anytime soon.

Detroit will be a very tough game but what a homestand it will be if we can win that one! It's already an excellent homestand regardless.

by jksnake99 on Nov 10, 2007 9:46 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

We shot better from three point

then free throws. thats kinda funny

by ryryslyry on Nov 10, 2007 9:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Wow

All I can say is WOW!

October, October, October, October, October...... (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odin)

by Idog1976 on Nov 10, 2007 9:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I never dreamed

we'd win three or more on this homestand until tonite just before the game.

"Life is a meaningless sequence of events in between Blazer championships"

by broggerboy19 on Nov 10, 2007 10:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

lol

Minnesota lost again.

I'm still picking the Wolves to finish last in the west, though the Sonics are looking like they may have something to say about that.

We have two really good teams in our division, and then possibly the two worst teams in the West as well.

by jksnake99 on Nov 10, 2007 10:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

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