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Gameday Open Thread and Blazersedge Night!

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The day is finally here!  Whether you're sitting with the Blazersedgers tonight or not make sure you wear your B.E. t-shirt to the Garden tonight and cheer like crazy when the name gets flashed on the big sign!

Obviously I won't be chatting in the Gameday Thread tonight but you can!  Register all of your pre-, in-, and post-game commments here!  I do have internet access after the game so watch for the usual recap and the preview of Saturday's game.  You can find the Jersey Contest entry for Dallas below.  (There's none for tonight's game.)

Also don't forget to come to Wordstock at the Oregon Convention Center at 1:00 on Sunday if you want to hear a panel presentation and essay including some of your favorite Blazer writers and a rep from the team.

See you in Portland!

--Dave (blazersub@yahoo.com)

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I Wish
I could be there with you folks.  I'll send you some positive energy with the spirit of aloha.

I watched the GS/Dallas game last night and at one point it was not looking good for the Blazers.  GS was kicking butt and taking names.  I figured if Dallas lost that game, then the Blazers would have felt their wrath.  Now I am hoping for a Dallas let up since they got over their mini-Golden State-hump.

Go Blazers.

Fatty, Big Daddy on the BE, Man o' international renown, Postin' from his own thrown, Tellin' us what we couldn't see

by tominhawaii on Nov 9, 2007 10:44 AM PST reply actions  

Oh snap
Disregard that, I know they play Memphis tonight.  I still mean all that regarding the Dallas game, just not in this thread.  I haven't had my caffeine yet.
Fatty, Big Daddy on the BE, Man o' international renown, Postin' from his own thrown, Tellin' us what we couldn't see

by tominhawaii on Nov 9, 2007 10:45 AM PST up reply actions  

haha
Its early the morning for you dude! Its the da kine!
"Besides, I met a girl who loves basketball, blazers, and spurs. I'm sorry, you really can't dampen my mood right now :)" -ratbastird(after oden's surgery)

by nateinaloha on Nov 9, 2007 10:54 AM PST reply actions  

Exactly
I check my mail then Blazers Edge if I have the time.  This week was crazy at work and I have a lot of catching up to do, on Blazers Edge.
Fatty, Big Daddy on the BE, Man o' international renown, Postin' from his own thrown, Tellin' us what we couldn't see

by tominhawaii on Nov 9, 2007 11:19 AM PST up reply actions  

Go 'Zers
I expect nothing less than a win on BlazersEdge night.  If the Blazers lose, I'm blaming it on Dave not being loud enough.

Wish I could be there.  Have fun guys.

by jksnake99 on Nov 9, 2007 11:32 AM PST reply actions  

Go Blazers
I'll be seeing them personally next Saturday in DC.  Until then, it's watching them via open threads and ESPN highlights.

by zenbowl on Nov 9, 2007 12:05 PM PST reply actions  

checking in from 3 shades of blue blog
the game is still 7 hours away, but i'm already pumped....

guys, how has Frye looked this year?

i'd also love to know who you guys think is the best PG....or should i say, who should be the starting PG...

we have a similar situation here with 3 quality PG's competing for minutes...

personally, I think Kyle Lowry has done enough to be the starter and get 30+ minutes a night, but Coach Iavaroni likes him coming off the bench instead....

by Zack on Nov 9, 2007 12:08 PM PST reply actions  

re: memphis blog
hey zach, it's really cool to see you on here. i'm just one fan, so maybe some of the edgers will weigh in, but here's my response to your two questions.

  1. frye has not looked very good this season. we did not expect great defense from him, and our expectations have met. he has frequently been in foul trouble. in our last game (vs NO) he was completely eaten up by david west. unfortunately, we haven't seen the offense out of him that we were also expecting. i would give him a very poor grade so far, but it's early in the season and he is still adjusting. i think he will start hitting his outside jumper and will be a regular positive contributor within a couple months. frye is only starting because the second unit could stop absolutely with frye playing center, so coach mcmillan basically switched frye and pryzbilla's playing rotation.

  2. none of our PG's have looked good this season, save for the latest game against NO. mcmillan also switched the blake/jack rotation, with blake getting the start and jack coming off the bench. this seemed to work better for both players. blake did a great job finding open shooters (especially martell!) during the game, and had 9 ast with 0 turns. jack came into the game with the second unit and looked more to score than dish out the ball, which also suits him. he scored 20 after looking dreadful/awful/terrible in the first three games. that was great for his confidence. i also want to note that i thought blake did a good job guarding cp3. after seeing jack struggle in our first match up this season, and seeing cp3 rip the lakers a new one earlier in the week, it was great to see blake able to stay in front of paul for the most part.

can you talk a little bit more about the PG situation over there in memphis? damon's starting i see, but who else is challenging him? why do you  think lowry should be starting?
I haven't slept for ten days because that would be too long.

by abetterbomb on Nov 9, 2007 3:30 PM PST up reply actions  

hey Zach
I agree with the poster above regarding Frye.  He's not given the team the shooting touch that we expected, but I think he will eventually settle into a contributing role, and be somewhere in between the player he was as a rookie, and the stiff he was last year in NY.  

Regarding the Memphis PG situation, I haven't seen enough of the Grizz to comment intelligently, but I'm always going to support my fellow Wilson High School graduate Damon Stoudamire.

Regarding the Blazer PG situation, Steve Blake will continue to be the starter for the forseeable future with Sergio Rodriguez as the energy guy off the bench and Jarrett Jack moving into a new role as a reserve combo guard.  Brandon Roy is the ball handler down the stretch of games with someone like Blake or Jack playing off the ball at the other guard spot.

by jksnake99 on Nov 9, 2007 3:55 PM PST up reply actions  

Thanks for stoppin by...
In regards to your Q's:

I think Frye has been lost on his defensive rotations and this has led him to not being confident on the offensive end.  I think tonight will be a boost of confidence for him because of the Darko match-up.  He should be able to body him up and feel good about his effort.  This will hopefully lead to a more productive offensive effort as well.  He will eventually figure out Mac-10's defense and settle down for the long haul, and tonight should be the starting point for that.

Our point guard play has been tumultuous to say the least.  As the other responders to your questions have said Blake has been our most outstanding mediocre point guard, while I like Stevie, he is just not a starting point guard without the like of 'Melo and AI to pass to.  That said, the Jack off the bench situation is the best thing for the tempo of our rotation.  Look for Sergio to play a big role tonight when we finally get into the groove of our new run-and-gun offense.

In any case it should be a competitive game between two young teams with a bevy of unproven talent...may the best youngsters win!

by GimmeIme on Nov 9, 2007 6:17 PM PST up reply actions  

Is it sad to say this is a must win?
Ok, i'm a little dramatic but as a blazer fan it should be a requirement.  Tonight's game is what we could call a "should win".  If we can't win this game then it goes a long way in defining where we will end up this year.  I personally am pulling for this year's team to put it together and push for that 8th playoff spot.  If we can't win a game like this then i have to believe that i may be living a pipe dream and should just get ready for the draft again...  That being said, I will be there losing my voice as usual.  I apologize for those sitting in front of me, I'll keep it clean tonight, I promise.  Time to look at the matchups...

PG:  Damon v Blake/Jack - Even?  I'm just hoping that Damon doesn't blow out his knee again, that was horrible to watch...

SG:  Gay v Roy - Advantage Roy.  No question here, as much as national media wanted to toute this matchup, Roy is by far the more complete player.

SF:  Miller v Martell - Advantage Miller.  As much as I think Martell has been hands down the best story of the year so far, Miller has a tendency to have big games against us.  Plus, its only 4 games into the season and I'm still a little on the fence in regards to Martell bringing it every night.  If he blows up for 20+ again then i'll start giving 'Tell a little more love.

PF:  Gasol v LMA - So far this season, the big spaniard has had a tough time.  I think that LMA comes out hard and fast due to the jobbing he got on Wednesday by the Refs.  I'll call this one even for now and hope that LMA gets the better end of it tonight.

C:  Milicic v Frye - This should be joel but this matchup actually works in Frye's favor.  I think the front court matchups of Gasol / Milicic versus Joel/Frye/LMA will be huge in determining who wins this game.  We need to rebound well and keep their bigs from getting second chances for the shooters (Gay/Miller).  Here's to our bigs playing within the rules (hear me LMA?) and winning this game for us.

Blazers:  105
Memphis:  102

by TKEskippers on Nov 9, 2007 1:23 PM PST reply actions  

Naw
Nothing this year is a "must win." Next year is a different story. Keep your expectations at the 30-35 win level and see what happens. Enjoy it!
"Now, we understand, you're a bug. And bugs will be bugs. But you're our bug now. Don't screw up, and you won't get squashed." - webted

by jamon51 on Nov 9, 2007 3:36 PM PST up reply actions  

As those of us who watched Damon for years...
...remember, Blake and Aldridge could be the key to the game.  Damon has always had trouble making an entry pass into the low post.  To get around this, coaches would often bring the big guy up into the high post.  With Sabonis or Wallace, this was fine - both were good targets, good passers, and could hit mid-range jumpers (semi-jumpers in Sabonis' case).  But, if the entry pass was effectively denied, Damon tends to reverse his dribble and starts driving into traffic.  Sometimes he'll chew up most of the shot clock trying to reset the offense.

The difference in Damon's game has always been his jumper.  If it's falling, the defender has to stay up on him, and Damon can generate good passing angles.  If his jumper is off, the defender can sag back and watch Damon dig his team into a shot clock hole.  

My two-bit prediction: if Blake and LMA are able to thwart Damon's entry passes, Memphis will shoot themselves out of the game.  If Damon quickly and consistently gets the ball into Pau, it'll be a tough night for the red and black.

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 5:31 PM PST reply actions  

Hey all headed to the Rose Garden shortly
See you all there. And wish you were here everyone who can't make it!
October, October, October, October, October...... (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odin)

by Idog1976 on Nov 9, 2007 5:49 PM PST reply actions  

Blazers Edge Representers...
I better see at least two screen shots of those fancy t-shirts you guys are wearing.  I want to hear MB mention the site on air tonite!  So be loud and be proud 'cause this WILL be a Victory tonite!  

Are there any signs that people made for me to look for on TV?

by GimmeIme on Nov 9, 2007 6:09 PM PST reply actions  

take pictures
and post them on here
only the best of the best

by soulja2boy on Nov 9, 2007 6:12 PM PST reply actions  

well.....
at least she looks pretty

by GimmeIme on Nov 9, 2007 7:11 PM PST reply actions  

Here we go...
Mike Miller to the bucket for an easy lay in....and Channing answers back with a jumper 2-2

by GimmeIme on Nov 9, 2007 7:14 PM PST reply actions  

Nice!
Blake penetrates through the baseline, then kicks it out for an open 15 footer!

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 7:16 PM PST reply actions  

Uh oh...
Nate picks up the "T" for arguing for a goaltending call...

Damon sinks it

13 all

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 7:20 PM PST reply actions  

Nice job by Martell
fouled taking in strong to the hoop on the break.

Sinks both

15 to 13, us

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 7:22 PM PST reply actions  

Thanks
For being here guys, I am at work and the ESPN scoreboard isn't registering the game yet for some reason.

by Sarbonis on Nov 9, 2007 7:22 PM PST reply actions  

we need to attack Gay like that
We have to take him out of the game...his energy is contagious

by GimmeIme on Nov 9, 2007 7:23 PM PST reply actions  

I think he did...
Pau wouldn't miss it like that

by GimmeIme on Nov 9, 2007 7:24 PM PST reply actions  

I'd be worried about such a fast-paced game..
against these guys, but so far we're pretty much holding our own.  Martell's shot isn't quite dialed in, otherwise we'd probably be up by 5 or 6 more by now.

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 7:26 PM PST reply actions  

I'm glad to hear we put on
a press already.  We should go back to that more often.  Let's go guys!

by JasonT on Nov 9, 2007 7:26 PM PST reply actions  

Martell from the corner
too much time to think about it... misses

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 7:26 PM PST reply actions  

YEAH!
LMA two handed slam!
"Life is a meaningless sequence of events in between Blazer championships"

by broggerboy19 on Nov 9, 2007 7:27 PM PST reply actions  

Blake penetrates again...
LMA on the finish  

17 to 15, us

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 7:28 PM PST reply actions  

Lookin
for tons of comments guys I can't watch this game from SoCal.

Hook me up!

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

by broggerboy19 on Nov 9, 2007 7:28 PM PST reply actions  

Pau fouled by LMA
as he spins and slips by on the baseline

and one, so it's 20 to 17, Memphis

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 7:28 PM PST reply actions  

Sweet!
LMA w/ the left handed hook!

24 to 21, them

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 7:29 PM PST reply actions  

LMA looks lost...
he is getting schooled by Pau on D.  We are getting spun on left and right...they are not moving their feet, they are too lateral in their post Defense

by GimmeIme on Nov 9, 2007 7:30 PM PST reply actions  

Yeah, but to be fair
Pau's a tough cover.  Still, I'd like to see LMA rise to the occasion a bit better

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 7:32 PM PST up reply actions  

That'll
be the story all year if we start Frye.
"Life is a meaningless sequence of events in between Blazer championships"

by broggerboy19 on Nov 9, 2007 7:32 PM PST up reply actions  

Wheels said
Pryz is already making a defensive impact.
"Life is a meaningless sequence of events in between Blazer championships"

by broggerboy19 on Nov 9, 2007 7:34 PM PST reply actions  

What is the deal?
LMA with a weak offering over Gay....then a horrible outlet handoff...he doesn't look focused to me

by GimmeIme on Nov 9, 2007 7:35 PM PST reply actions  

I like bringing sergio in
He will run that pick n roll with Joel nicely...and add some energy on the fast break...good call

by GimmeIme on Nov 9, 2007 7:36 PM PST reply actions  

Almost always a good idea
And Web for twoooooooooooo!!!!
"Life is a meaningless sequence of events in between Blazer championships"

by broggerboy19 on Nov 9, 2007 7:36 PM PST up reply actions  

Pryz bricks a dunk?
Huh?
"Life is a meaningless sequence of events in between Blazer championships"

by broggerboy19 on Nov 9, 2007 7:36 PM PST reply actions  

Foot on the line...
but thats good for his confidence...

by GimmeIme on Nov 9, 2007 7:37 PM PST reply actions  

I didn't know
Web had confidence issues.
"Life is a meaningless sequence of events in between Blazer championships"

by broggerboy19 on Nov 9, 2007 7:38 PM PST up reply actions  

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

by broggerboy19 on Nov 9, 2007 7:37 PM PST reply actions  

Jack w/ a terrible decision
tries to force a shot up in traffic on the closeout of the quarter - not even close.

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 7:38 PM PST reply actions  

Down by 3 after 1
Biggest team stats this year will be rebounds and TO's.

We have one more turnover than the Grizz and 3 more rebounds.  Not bad.

Our PG's are 1-7 from the field.

Sheesh. Early though.

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

by broggerboy19 on Nov 9, 2007 7:40 PM PST reply actions  

well
it could have been worse...they were owning the paint until joel got in there.  LMA looks like a lost puppy tonight, no intensity...I like Frye's effort.  I'd like to see Joel and Frye together, with Sergio, Martell and either Jack or Roy.  Jack looks like he is picking up where he left of last night, that's nice...but 39% won't get it done

by GimmeIme on Nov 9, 2007 7:41 PM PST reply actions  

Grizz missed their
last 5 shots of the quarter and we are still shooting way worse than them.
"Life is a meaningless sequence of events in between Blazer championships"

by broggerboy19 on Nov 9, 2007 7:41 PM PST reply actions  

Sergio drives
kicks it out to Outlaw - miss

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 7:41 PM PST reply actions  

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

by broggerboy19 on Nov 9, 2007 7:41 PM PST reply actions  

Outlaw misses
again.

Is there a re-post button?

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

by broggerboy19 on Nov 9, 2007 7:42 PM PST reply actions  

Going....
Through....

The....

Motions...

Hey guys we ARE playing a basketball game...ya know?

by GimmeIme on Nov 9, 2007 7:43 PM PST reply actions  

Pryz is hittinig the offensive boards
but then he got tackeld and no call
Greg Oden Rap

by JTDuck22 on Nov 9, 2007 7:43 PM PST reply actions  

Pau on the break
no one even close...

32 to 23

Nate, I mean Sarge, calls timeout...

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 7:43 PM PST reply actions  

I don't get it...
Blake and Sergio have both been penetrating at will, yet no one seems to be able to take advantage of it.

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 7:44 PM PST reply actions  

I sort of expected
us to come out flat after the emotional high of the home opener.

If they came out with real intensity they might have convinced me that they have a shot this year, but they're acting like a typical young team right now.

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

by broggerboy19 on Nov 9, 2007 7:44 PM PST reply actions  

Outlaw needs to get to the hoop
He is never going to be effective until he learns to drive to the hoop regularly. He's a great foul shooter.
When church and state marry, the devil pays for the reception.

by fisheyes on Nov 9, 2007 7:45 PM PST reply actions  

We must be content
with winning one game....1-81 must sound good enough!

We need to channel our BlazersEdge boys at the game and get them to pump up the crowd a little more...it seems lifeless in there...but nothing to cheer about so far....

by GimmeIme on Nov 9, 2007 7:45 PM PST reply actions  

The next words I want to hear on the radio
are "boom shacka lacka!"  Let's get some dunks.

by JasonT on Nov 9, 2007 7:46 PM PST reply actions  

Surge scores!
We have a PG!
"Life is a meaningless sequence of events in between Blazer championships"

by broggerboy19 on Nov 9, 2007 7:46 PM PST reply actions  

Lol
We've got the Ole chant going for Sergio... But then he travelsh
Greg Oden Rap

by JTDuck22 on Nov 9, 2007 7:46 PM PST reply actions  

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

by broggerboy19 on Nov 9, 2007 7:47 PM PST up reply actions  

AAAUUGGHHH!
Martell w/ a great rebound, Sergio on the break and he.... travels...

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 7:46 PM PST reply actions  

Pau Gasol
8-9FG.  On FIRE.
"Life is a meaningless sequence of events in between Blazer championships"

by broggerboy19 on Nov 9, 2007 7:47 PM PST reply actions  

Gasol drives right at Joel
and sinks a tough shot

LMA answers w/ a jumper at the other end

34 to 27, Mem

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 7:47 PM PST reply actions  

Jeez....
why can't he be playing like he did last night...now he making floating jump hooks from the hip?

by GimmeIme on Nov 9, 2007 7:47 PM PST reply actions  

Roy misses a close shot!
"Life is a meaningless sequence of events in between Blazer championships"

by broggerboy19 on Nov 9, 2007 7:49 PM PST reply actions  

Then Memphis scores
36-27 them
"Life is a meaningless sequence of events in between Blazer championships"

by broggerboy19 on Nov 9, 2007 7:49 PM PST reply actions  

I think
Roy's heel is bugging him and he's not owning up to it.
"Life is a meaningless sequence of events in between Blazer championships"

by broggerboy19 on Nov 9, 2007 7:49 PM PST reply actions  

Aldridge rims out the 15 footer.
I wish he'd try to put a few more moves in to free that shot up more...

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 7:49 PM PST reply actions  

Ughhh...
please someone hit a shot.

by JasonT on Nov 9, 2007 7:51 PM PST reply actions  

We're not built
to play teams like this very well.
"Life is a meaningless sequence of events in between Blazer championships"

by broggerboy19 on Nov 9, 2007 7:51 PM PST reply actions  

GASOL WITH 19!!!!
"Life is a meaningless sequence of events in between Blazer championships"

by broggerboy19 on Nov 9, 2007 7:51 PM PST reply actions  

Bbbbbllllllaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhuuuuuuhhhhhh
man I hate when Pau whines after a foul....like he isn't going to get the call anyway...

by GimmeIme on Nov 9, 2007 7:51 PM PST reply actions  

Shooting
Blazers:  36%
Grizz:    49%
"Life is a meaningless sequence of events in between Blazer championships"

by broggerboy19 on Nov 9, 2007 7:52 PM PST reply actions  

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

by broggerboy19 on Nov 9, 2007 7:52 PM PST reply actions  

REJECTED!
Joel with the block, Jack fouled on the break!

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 7:53 PM PST reply actions  

Pryz blocks
and Jack at the line on the break!!!
"Life is a meaningless sequence of events in between Blazer championships"

by broggerboy19 on Nov 9, 2007 7:53 PM PST reply actions  

Jack...
didn't recognize the mismatch soon enough....we can not hit a lay up tonight....good thing Joel showed up tonight or we would be getting smoked....jack just missed a free throw?  What the H@LL

by GimmeIme on Nov 9, 2007 7:53 PM PST reply actions  

Webster should be able to score like he did
against Peja. Miller isnt a very good defender.
Greg Oden Rap

by JTDuck22 on Nov 9, 2007 7:54 PM PST reply actions  

absolutely terrible offense so far
this is a below average defensive team that plays fast and we have 28 points through 1.5 quarters.  Simply terrible.

by jksnake99 on Nov 9, 2007 7:55 PM PST reply actions  

I am being way too negative...
I need to take a break man....geesh!

by GimmeIme on Nov 9, 2007 7:55 PM PST reply actions  

I am too...
hope the Blazers give us something positive soon.

by JasonT on Nov 9, 2007 7:56 PM PST up reply actions  

Is...
a hole being dug right now?

by kt1997 on Nov 9, 2007 7:56 PM PST reply actions  

I feel bad for the B-Edgers in attendance...
they deserve a better show than this!

Let's get them in the locker room for the halftime chat!

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 7:56 PM PST reply actions  

Celts
still unbeaten.

Clips went down tonite.

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

by broggerboy19 on Nov 9, 2007 7:56 PM PST reply actions  

Joel w/ a sweet tip away...
and they're calling it a goaltending...

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 7:57 PM PST reply actions  

Jump ball
Pryz vs Gasol

Pau wins

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

by broggerboy19 on Nov 9, 2007 7:58 PM PST reply actions  

Pryz blocks a dunk!
He has three!

LMA misses.

Miller lays it in.

Roy misses a layup.

WOW

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

by broggerboy19 on Nov 9, 2007 7:59 PM PST reply actions  

Something is wrong...
Mike Miller is out hustling us.
Greg Oden Rap

by JTDuck22 on Nov 9, 2007 7:59 PM PST reply actions  

ARRGGHHH!
Roy blows the alley-oop!

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 7:59 PM PST reply actions  

Jack is fouled
after a steal by Conley Jr.
"Life is a meaningless sequence of events in between Blazer championships"

by broggerboy19 on Nov 9, 2007 7:59 PM PST reply actions  

Jack steals...
and then trips on the breakaway...

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 7:59 PM PST reply actions  

What is going on there?
Defensive stops that turn into nothing, Roy misses a lay-up?

by einman77 on Nov 9, 2007 8:00 PM PST reply actions  

LMA
gets 2 FT's after a Jack score.
"Life is a meaningless sequence of events in between Blazer championships"

by broggerboy19 on Nov 9, 2007 8:00 PM PST reply actions  

Roy can't make anything
Maybe he's just waiting till the 4th quarter.

LMA just tried a ridiculous shot with plenty of time on the shot clock. What was that?

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

by fisheyes on Nov 9, 2007 8:00 PM PST reply actions  

wow
we got a call!!

amazing!!

by jksnake99 on Nov 9, 2007 8:01 PM PST reply actions  

Rudy Gay w/ the money stroke
Martell answers back

50 to 37, them

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 8:04 PM PST reply actions  

LMA is fighting
hard for position but we arn't hitting him.
Greg Oden Rap

by JTDuck22 on Nov 9, 2007 8:04 PM PST reply actions  

Refs
Are we really getting screwed  by the refs, or is that just the home town radio announcer talking?

by OregonDuckworth on Nov 9, 2007 8:04 PM PST reply actions  

the officiating is a little erratic
but it wouldn't matter if the Blazers would just get it together.  They're playing terrible!  

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 8:06 PM PST up reply actions  

Nope...
A rookie ref named Goble is "going to set a record for calls in a half" if he keeps it up says Mike Barrett...facetious I know but telling at the same time!  

by GimmeIme on Nov 9, 2007 8:07 PM PST up reply actions  

Griz up by 13!
Roy needs to spend more time with that new shooting coach. And maybe he needs to put in more practice before gametime so his shooting touch is properly warmed up.

But what do I know? I'm just a fan in Eugene.

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

by fisheyes on Nov 9, 2007 8:05 PM PST reply actions  

tonite....
yes, but Roy does many more things on a nightly basis...Gay is a leaper and a scorer, but that seems to be it on a consistent basis.
Tonight though he has much more energy.

by GimmeIme on Nov 9, 2007 8:09 PM PST up reply actions  

Nice exection of the P&R
by Blake and LMA, LMA fouled

Sinks one

50 to 38

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 8:09 PM PST reply actions  

Outlaw with a 3 pt. play!
off a great steal of the defensive end

by GimmeIme on Nov 9, 2007 8:10 PM PST reply actions  

Trout with the steal
takes it all the way,

and one!

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 8:10 PM PST reply actions  

Outlaw
took it to Pau
Greg Oden Rap

by JTDuck22 on Nov 9, 2007 8:10 PM PST reply actions  

Yes! Outlaw steals, then gets a three point play!
That was a beautiful play by young Travis. First a steal, then all the way to the hoop. Took the foul and finished the layup, then sunk the free throw. Way to go Travis!!
When church and state marry, the devil pays for the reception.

by fisheyes on Nov 9, 2007 8:11 PM PST reply actions  

Blake again
good thing - no one else even wanted the ball...

54 to 43

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 8:12 PM PST reply actions  

We are letting
the guards have too much confidence they are hitting ridiculous shots on the perimeter....where's Damon's off shot when you need it?  I like to see Casy Jacobsen though!

by GimmeIme on Nov 9, 2007 8:13 PM PST reply actions  

Oh.
That was ugly.  Swift went coast to coast and no one so much as looked at him on the way to the hoop.

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 8:13 PM PST reply actions  

Blake sinks a tough leaper as the clock runs down
Memphis misses at the buzzer

Halftime.

61 to 49.

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 8:14 PM PST reply actions  

Gay is unconscious right now?!?!?!
Just hitting every sloppy jalopy he puts up!  We need to get him into foul trouble.  Martell needs to drive it to the bucket in the 2nd half.

by GimmeIme on Nov 9, 2007 8:15 PM PST reply actions  

Really!
Same with Roy, for that matter.  We just have no attack, right now.

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 8:16 PM PST up reply actions  

A disturbing trend
The Blazers are a VERY poor first half team.  It starts with Brandon Roy who simply doesn't show up for first halves.  It needs to stop.

by jksnake99 on Nov 9, 2007 8:16 PM PST reply actions  

Yeah
Getting tired of the 4th quarter comments. He keeps this up and it won't be a game by the 4th.

by einman77 on Nov 9, 2007 8:18 PM PST up reply actions  

There better be some
broken clip boards in the halftime locker room.

by JasonT on Nov 9, 2007 8:16 PM PST reply actions  

hopefully...
they are broken across LMA's face to wake him up!

by GimmeIme on Nov 9, 2007 8:18 PM PST up reply actions  

I mean...
he could be dominating this game right now!  IF he were a superstar right now he would see that he is the best player on the court and stop playing down to his competition.  They have switched smaller players onto him repeatedly and its like he ducks down to make himself smaller and throws up a weak hook shot.  He needs to pretend he's got Duncan on him and light it up for 27 again.  I just have high expectations that's all.

by GimmeIme on Nov 9, 2007 8:21 PM PST up reply actions  

All he needs to say is
"you are getting blown out at home by the Memphis freakin Grizzles!"  And then break his clip board.  

by JasonT on Nov 9, 2007 8:26 PM PST up reply actions  

checking in from memphis
hey guys...fun first half.

crazy officiating.

this is the best I've seen Pau this year.

prz only has 2 blocks in the stats, but he has challenged a lot more than that.

So guys, what do you think of our PG's?  Lowry has shown a little bit of why I like him the best (a crazy stat, he has the most free throw attempts per minute in the NBA)...

by Zack on Nov 9, 2007 8:19 PM PST reply actions  

you guys look good
we look not so good.  lowry and conley have crazy quicks.  brandon roy has a propensity to struggle in the first half which contributes to us almost always finding ourselves trailing at halftime.  we need a big 2nd half from him to have a chance.

by jksnake99 on Nov 9, 2007 8:23 PM PST up reply actions  

i'm surprised we are playing so well
for the past few year's i've always thought we should trade Miller for Przybilla.  now we got darko, so we don't need a center anymore, but tonight Prz is reminding me why i thought he would be a good fit in memphis...pau needs a good defender playing beside him...

i like the 2 PG look with Sergio and Jack when Roy is on the bench...

i love the quickness of lowry and conly.  they just need to learn to finish better when going at mach 1.  neither has shown to make shots in the lane consistently.

ps - thanks for stealing our draft pick!

by Zack on Nov 9, 2007 8:28 PM PST up reply actions  

Yeah, the zebras are bugging everyone...
Pau is just torturing Aldridge - I'm expecting to see more offense from Aldridge in the second half.

If Joel wasn't out there, this game would already be over.

I'm surprised to see how much your "baby PG's" are playing - when I checked in on Memphis a week ago, Damon was hitting on all cylinders, and I figured he'd continue to get the bulk of the minutes.

To be honest, our crummy perimeter defense makes everyone's guards look pretty good!

So far, the big concern for us is the lack of B-Roy.  Fortunately, he tends to pick it up in the 4th quarter pretty consistently.  

Nate is pretty good about making adjustments at the half.  This could get interesting really quickly...  Memphis can shoot both teams back into a game pretty quickly!

-t

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 8:26 PM PST up reply actions  

Roy
will almost certainly not be our leading scorer this year, in my opinion.

I felt that way before the year started and I feel even stronger about it now.

What's more:  he could end up being our 3rd leading scorer due to brilliant and consistent shooting by Martell Webster.

I'm not saying that will happen, but at this point it wouldn't surprise me.

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

by broggerboy19 on Nov 9, 2007 8:21 PM PST reply actions  

That wouldn't surprise me.
The goal should really be to ride LMA's points into the 4th quarter, keep it close, and then turn it over to B-Roy to bring it home.  If Martell goes off, then he could take the whole game over on any given night.

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 8:28 PM PST up reply actions  

more from memphis
this was the first time Tarence Kinsey has played...the locals in memphis fell in love with him last year and were pissed that Casey Jacobsen has played over him so far this year...it was funny to see the Grizzlies messageboard when TK finally got in this game...haha

we gave up a protected first rounder for Juan Carlos Navarro and so far he has been horrible in the regular season....had he not been so bad so far, lowry and conly probably wouldn't have played together this game...

by Zack on Nov 9, 2007 8:22 PM PST reply actions  

no offense bud
but I'm not thrilled about hearing what a fun Friday night this is for you. outside of one win this has been a really disappointing season so far, especially since everyone is scratching their heads about what's up with Roy.

by einman77 on Nov 9, 2007 8:27 PM PST up reply actions  

may 22nd
to be honest, beating seattle AND portland would be great revenge for most griz fans....

we are still bitter about May 22nd...

:)

by Zack on Nov 9, 2007 8:29 PM PST up reply actions  

Huh
I dont really think that was our fault. Besides it is not lik anyone wanted another SA situation where your best player is injured sending you to the lottery so you can get another franchise player.

Also, I like the fact that a Griz fan is here so stick around pal

by jonestr on Nov 9, 2007 8:32 PM PST up reply actions  

Yeah
I guess that was a bigger win than this game anyway

by einman77 on Nov 9, 2007 8:35 PM PST up reply actions  

Though I do think
you have a good team and should enjoy this, just maybe not here.

by einman77 on Nov 9, 2007 8:29 PM PST up reply actions  

oh, i see
only checking in b/c the blog I write for traded pre-game links with Dave.  thought it would be manners to come and check in on Dave's game thread in appreciation.  i would have been here no matter what the score is.

by Zack on Nov 9, 2007 8:31 PM PST up reply actions  

No worries
I might be a little touchy right now. I'm sure I will appreciate some of the insight down the road.

by einman77 on Nov 9, 2007 8:33 PM PST up reply actions  

I appreciate it.
It's nice to get a little perspective on things!  

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 8:36 PM PST up reply actions  

Maybe Roy needs..
a fan asking where his game is as that motivated him to warm up.

by kt1997 on Nov 9, 2007 8:27 PM PST reply actions  

it may come as a surprise
but so far the grizzlies have proven to be a poor jump shooting team....we need the points in the paint to stay competitive right now...

by Zack on Nov 9, 2007 8:40 PM PST up reply actions  

Roy misses the turnaround at the buzzer
Milicic slices through everyone and dunks

63 to 51, Mem

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 8:35 PM PST reply actions  

Roy terrible
when your best player gets shut down by Mike Miller, you have problems.

by jksnake99 on Nov 9, 2007 8:36 PM PST reply actions  

What happened?
I left the room for a minute and I see Frye dunking it!

63 to 56?

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 8:39 PM PST reply actions  

Roy assisted a Webster three
and then stole a pass and hit Frye for the Slam.
Greg Oden Rap

by JTDuck22 on Nov 9, 2007 8:39 PM PST reply actions  

need to keep up the Mo
Roy with 2 assists and a steal in a row.  If he has a big half we still have a shot at this one.

by jksnake99 on Nov 9, 2007 8:40 PM PST reply actions  

Oh Yea!
Lets go Roy!
Greg Oden Rap

by JTDuck22 on Nov 9, 2007 8:41 PM PST reply actions  

Nice! Roy poaches the passing lane
and the finishes with Blake on the break, AND ONE

63 to 59, Mem.

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 8:42 PM PST reply actions  

They're looking plugged in now
the intensity just kicked up a notch!

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 8:42 PM PST reply actions  

you guys were right
2nd half team behind roy waking up....huge run to close the lead....

pathetic display of energy and focus for my boys in beale street blue...

griz fans are asking for kyle lowry to come in..

by Zack on Nov 9, 2007 8:43 PM PST reply actions  

YESSS
YES YES YES! now we're playing, right behind Roy's leadership!

by einman77 on Nov 9, 2007 8:44 PM PST reply actions  

wow I thought Miller was fouled
but I'll take it!!  We've got ourselves a game!

by jksnake99 on Nov 9, 2007 8:45 PM PST reply actions  

Milicic coughs it up, out of bounds
they blow the conversion, then Martell with the block on the other end, Roy to LMA AND ONE to finish the break, 63 to 62, them

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 8:45 PM PST reply actions  

Halftime
broken clipboards worked.

by einman77 on Nov 9, 2007 8:46 PM PST reply actions  

Zack 3SB
How do the memphis fans feel about Damon?

by jonestr on Nov 9, 2007 8:46 PM PST reply actions  

damon
a lot of fans don't think Damon should start and would rather him be traded...

though some are of the opinion that he should start for about 2 months and then get traded....

but regardless of who is starting, most fans feel that Lowry should get a majority of the minutes with conley being groomed to start later in the season....

by Zack on Nov 9, 2007 8:50 PM PST up reply actions  

interesting
As Lowry only played a handful of games, but from his brief college career I can see there is a lot to like.

Was there any talk about shipping Damon to the Celtics? He seems like a good fit there as he is more of a scoring guard.

by jonestr on Nov 9, 2007 8:53 PM PST up reply actions  

problem is
salaries are hard to match with the celts...

but it makes the most sense...

by Zack on Nov 9, 2007 8:55 PM PST up reply actions  

I remember...
...feelim' that way when he was a Blazer.  (oops did I just say that!)

by ladygonegrey on Nov 10, 2007 8:19 PM PST up reply actions  

Aldridge takes it to the hoop!
picks up the call on Gasol!  His 4th!

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 8:47 PM PST reply actions  

I have to shut down the laptop (Dumb Battery)
Have fun with the rest of the game guys. Go Blazers!
Greg Oden Rap

by JTDuck22 on Nov 9, 2007 8:47 PM PST reply actions  

I gotta go too....
hold it down B.E. boys!  I know you will do us proud!!!!

GO BLAZERS!!!!!!

by GimmeIme on Nov 9, 2007 8:49 PM PST reply actions  

Holy cow
Gay looked like he was coming in from the ceiling!

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 8:50 PM PST reply actions  

Roy to Aldridge!!!
dunks again!!

73 to 70, Mem

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 8:51 PM PST reply actions  

LMA with a nice move...
but Swift with an even better block

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 8:53 PM PST reply actions  

nice
that rookie ref got overruled. Maybe he'll calm it down a bit now.

by einman77 on Nov 9, 2007 8:53 PM PST reply actions  

Trout with the sweet jumper
fouled, misses the extra point

73 to 72, Mem

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 8:53 PM PST reply actions  

Mike Miller, turns the corner at the foul line
fouled on the drive, again...

Joel comes back

Miller makes one of two

76 to 72

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 8:56 PM PST reply actions  

Trout w/ a great rebound...
but travels trying to hold it...

Memphis can't convert to close out the half.  

76 to 74, Memphis!

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 8:59 PM PST reply actions  

Good D by Webster on Gay
Gay misses, then Outlaw misses from 20' at the other end.

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 9:03 PM PST reply actions  

Jacobson fouls to stop BRoy on the drive
try again.

Webster stumbles on the shot, Joel picks up the 3 in the key call... turnover

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 9:05 PM PST reply actions  

Roy is money
Hits from the top of the key without hesitation!

Conley answers on the drive on the other end

79 to 76

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 9:06 PM PST reply actions  

Roy's got it going on!
Converts on the drive, picks up the foul with a chance to tie it back up!

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 9:08 PM PST reply actions  

It's time for Roy
To do what he does best. I love that man

by ryryslyry on Nov 9, 2007 9:09 PM PST reply actions  

Rudy Gay was a STEAL at #8
explain to me how Adam Morrison went ahead of Foye, Roy and Gay????

by jksnake99 on Nov 9, 2007 9:09 PM PST reply actions  

jerry west
said that they key for us trading for Gay was the Portland-Boston-Minny trade....

thanks guys!

:)

by Zack on Nov 9, 2007 9:12 PM PST up reply actions  

could you explain that?
It seems like the only thing those trades did was leave Gay on the board, but I would have a hard time seeing how it did anything else.

If anyone thank Danny Ainge. I know I am.

by jonestr on Nov 9, 2007 9:17 PM PST up reply actions  

to be fair
there were a lot of expectations for stache to lead the team.  The only rookie who was able to lead was roy.

I fully expected the stache to really surprise people this year and was going to snag him in the fantasy draft at a low pick.  Then he busted his leg.

I've been right about Gay so far.  I just with I could have snagged him in the blazers edge league too.

I can't wait till i have a healthy and nonsuspended roster!!!  all my leagues have 2-3 people not playing.  It's killing me.

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

by ratbastird on Nov 9, 2007 10:18 PM PST up reply actions  

Can't buy
a rebound. Good D but man...

by ryryslyry on Nov 9, 2007 9:12 PM PST reply actions  

Jack!!!!
Splits the defenders, makes the layup!

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 9:12 PM PST reply actions  

LMA
Hits a up and under for the lead!

by ryryslyry on Nov 9, 2007 9:13 PM PST reply actions  

ALDRIDGE!!!!
Looked like Hakeem under the hoop!

86 to 84 US!

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 9:13 PM PST reply actions  

Roy taking it right into Gay!
Picks up the call on the drive, non-shooting.  

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 9:14 PM PST reply actions  

Aldridge gets the hustle points
followed by Trout!

3 chances on one possession

Jack for 3!!!

89 to 84!

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 9:15 PM PST reply actions  

Blazers take the lead!!
Now Roy misses a three from the right corner, but the Blazers get the ball back.

Now TO with an amazing offensive rebound. Great hustle!! And Jack hits the three!!

Blazers up by 4!!

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

by fisheyes on Nov 9, 2007 9:15 PM PST reply actions  

I guess we need to be down
To play inspired D. I prefer a 2nd half team to a 1st half team but we need to come out and play that kinda D from the 1st

by ryryslyry on Nov 9, 2007 9:17 PM PST reply actions  

Time to start gutting it out!
Can they hold on?  We've finally hit the Roy >> Gay point of the game!

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 9:18 PM PST reply actions  

OH MY
ROY ROY ROY ROY ROY layup and one baby! YOU GOTTA LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!

by ryryslyry on Nov 9, 2007 9:20 PM PST reply actions  

wow
what a gorgeous play by BRoy.

by jksnake99 on Nov 9, 2007 9:20 PM PST reply actions  

Roy slips through EVERYONE!
The bucket, and one!

Misses the free throw, recovers the miss, drains the jumper!

93 to 85!!!!!

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 9:20 PM PST reply actions  

good game, guys
great 2nd half for you guys...particularly roy and LMA...

we look like we gave up...ugh...only lowry has any fire for us...

by Zack on Nov 9, 2007 9:21 PM PST reply actions  

we'll trade you
Raef Lafrentz for Rudy Gay.

Its fair- Raef was a #5 overall pick.

Please?

by jksnake99 on Nov 9, 2007 9:24 PM PST up reply actions  

JJack making plays!
Roy making plays!

Aldridge making plays!

Blazers up 7!

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

Where the hell is Joel?!
We need his defense in there!  Bench Trout and put in Pryz!

Sheesh.

by DonkeyShins on Nov 9, 2007 9:31 PM PST reply actions  

Sorry, had to grab a bite to eat
basically, they're trading baskets, but P-town is getting all the breaks.

104 to 96, Portland!

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 9:31 PM PST reply actions  

Good rebound
followed by a bad B-Roy pass under full court pressure, and Jack turns it over

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 9:32 PM PST reply actions  

That's a weird-ass lineup...
Jack, Blake, Roy, LMA, Trout.

Does that mean Roy is playing the 3???

by DonkeyShins on Nov 9, 2007 9:32 PM PST reply actions  

More like Jack
Roy's playing PG, Blake the SG, Trout PF, LMA the Center!

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 9:35 PM PST up reply actions  

Free throw time
Gotta make your free throws........

by ryryslyry on Nov 9, 2007 9:32 PM PST reply actions  

I have Rudy Gay
on my fantasy team.

I started him today at flex in a last minute call over Barbosa and Maggette.  

I'm a genius.

by jksnake99 on Nov 9, 2007 9:33 PM PST reply actions  

this is the only league I DONT have rudy
I accidentally traded petrovic for him.  It was approved and they got him the night he made 10 3 pointers.  I felt dumb but the last two games he's been making me look a bit bright!!!
We applied the cortical electrodes but we're unable to get a neural reaction from either patient.

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

Trout
needs to take a seat. don't trust his clutchness

by ryryslyry on Nov 9, 2007 9:33 PM PST reply actions  

B-Roy
with 8 assists and 22 points not to shabby. LMA destroyed 28 and 10

by ryryslyry on Nov 9, 2007 9:36 PM PST reply actions  

draft class of last year
has 99 points.

31 for Gay
14 for Lowry

22 for Roy
30 for Aldridge
Sergio chipping in with 2!

Magnificent 2nd half by Roy, Aldridge and don't forget Jarrett Jack.  Another good game from Webster, with contributions from Joel and Outlaw to boot!  Great team 2nd half effort.

by jksnake99 on Nov 9, 2007 9:39 PM PST up reply actions  

Lucky Blazers edge people
This would have been the night to go!

by einman77 on Nov 9, 2007 9:37 PM PST reply actions  

Jack can be money when he gets a full head
of steam like that.  Knocked down the free throws following an aggressive drive to the hoop.

LMA wrestles down the board and picks up the call, 2 more from the line

108 to 98, Portland!

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 9:37 PM PST reply actions  

we win
we win
only the best of the best

by soulja2boy on Nov 9, 2007 9:38 PM PST reply actions  

that's what laptops are for
invest in one and wireless :)
We applied the cortical electrodes but we're unable to get a neural reaction from either patient.

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

didn't know...
that you could watch this game on a laptop with wireless connection...learned something new today ;)

by kt1997 on Nov 9, 2007 10:24 PM PST up reply actions  

Blazers win!! Blazers win!!
LMA, Roy, Jack, and Webby all score in double figures. Aldridge with 10 boards.
When church and state marry, the devil pays for the reception.

by fisheyes on Nov 9, 2007 9:43 PM PST reply actions  

Great second half!
Congratulations Blazersedgers... you WERE the difference!

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 9:44 PM PST reply actions  

90 points
from the big 4 (LMA, BR, JJ, MW).

8 ast, 1 TO from Blake.

Awful statline from Joel but he kept us in the game in the first half.

Some key hustle plays by Outlaw.

What a fantastic 2nd half- 61 to 37 we destroyed them!

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

Weee
Game was fantastic. Out of the Garden, I saw some guy wear a Blazers jersey... with Durant and the number 35 on the back...
ROTUNDITYDOTNET

by damir on Nov 9, 2007 10:11 PM PST reply actions  

Wow what a great game
Can anyone deny that Webster has arrived? We have a 3 headed monstrosity with LMA, Roy, Web with alot of extra fire coming from our bench boys who can explode on any given night as Jack showed once again. Can anyone deny that Jack coming off the bench with Blake starting is anything short of magic????
October, October, October, October, October...... (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odin)

by Idog1976 on Nov 9, 2007 10:36 PM PST reply actions  

hey to all
you missed a party at the garden! dave, clipperjim, jorga, buckyblazer, idog1976, damir, roseburgian, ladygonegrey, sergioFTW and i was there! trading fives with buckyblazer and damir and idog1976 was awesome!!!
"Besides, I met a girl who loves basketball, blazers, and spurs. I'm sorry, you really can't dampen my mood right now :)" -ratbastird(after oden's surgery)

by nateinaloha on Nov 9, 2007 11:29 PM PST reply actions  

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