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Gameday Open Thread and Blazersedge Night!

Kitten_tiny by Dave on in News

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   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by soulja2boy on Nov 9, 2007 6:12 PM PST   0 recs

well.....
at least she looks pretty

by GimmeIme on Nov 9, 2007 7:11 PM PST   0 recs

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   0 recs

I'm here too, just a little distracted
"Yeah, well, you know, that's just like... your opinion. Man."

by einman77 on Nov 9, 2007 7:20 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

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   0 recs

Martell
drains the 3 ball!

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 7:17 PM PST   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by GimmeIme on Nov 9, 2007 7:24 PM PST   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 7:26 PM PST   0 recs

Milicic
evens it up at 15

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 7:27 PM PST   0 recs

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   0 recs

Blake penetrates again...
LMA on the finish  

17 to 15, us

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 7:28 PM PST   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Jack is money
from the top of the key

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 7:29 PM PST   0 recs

Sweet!
LMA w/ the left handed hook!

24 to 21, them

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 7:29 PM PST   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

should have gotten Joel in earlier
they are dominating inside.  

by jksnake99 on Nov 9, 2007 7:32 PM PST   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

LaMarcus had Gay guarding him...
needed to take his time more.

by jksnake99 on Nov 9, 2007 7:35 PM PST   0 recs

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   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by GimmeIme on Nov 9, 2007 7:37 PM PST   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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

by broggerboy19 on Nov 9, 2007 7:37 PM PST   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Sergio drives
kicks it out to Outlaw - miss

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 7:41 PM PST   0 recs

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

by broggerboy19 on Nov 9, 2007 7:41 PM PST   0 recs

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   0 recs

Going....
Through....

The....

Motions...

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

by GimmeIme on Nov 9, 2007 7:43 PM PST   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

How many jump shots are we going to shoot?
Let's get some shots at the hoop!

by JasonT on Nov 9, 2007 7:44 PM PST   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Sweet pick by JOEL!
Frees sergio for the lay-in

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 7:46 PM PST   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by broggerboy19 on Nov 9, 2007 7:47 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

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

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 7:46 PM PST   0 recs

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   0 recs

LMA!!
Greg Oden Rap

by JTDuck22 on Nov 9, 2007 7:47 PM PST   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Ughhh...
please someone hit a shot.

by JasonT on Nov 9, 2007 7:51 PM PST   0 recs

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   0 recs

Joel w/ the block, but then no one blocks out Pau
Whos' fouled on the putback  

40 to 27, Mem

by webted on Nov 9, 2007 7:51 PM PST   0 recs

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

by broggerboy19 on Nov 9, 2007 7:51 PM PST   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs