Gameday Open Thread: 'Wolves at Blazers
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Yup! There's something down there now. Sorry it took so long.
More to the point...will this be win #12? Is there any way save gross incompetence that we could lose tonight?
Register your pre-, in-, and post-game thoughts right here. Right now it looks like I will be able to be here tonight so join us for plenty of nifty in-game chat!
--Dave (blazersub@yahoo.com)
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just wanted to pop the cherry
Unfortunately, i can't be here tonight but i'll be wearing my brand new Greg Oden Jersey i got for xmas...ya, i'm THAT cool
by saregister on Dec 27, 2007 11:41 PM PST 0 recs
jscot
Can you hear me running, can you hear me calling you?
"Silent Running" by Mike + The Mechanics
It is up to you, to keep the streak alive.
by tominhawaii on Dec 27, 2007 11:55 PM PST 0 recs
AAAARRRRGGGGGGHHHHH!
Lateeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.
Fortunately, Minnesota is probably bad enough we don't need good juju, we just need to play well.
by jscot on
Dec 28, 2007 12:52 AM PST
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I seriously considered suggesting
--Dave
by Dave on
Dec 28, 2007 5:24 AM PST
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Yeah!
We haven't blown anything here, this is just a test!
Phew! Boy, was I worried.
by jscot on
Dec 28, 2007 8:57 AM PST
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Yeah
by tominhawaii on
Dec 28, 2007 9:47 AM PST
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I think that LaMarcus is
by ojala on Dec 27, 2007 11:59 PM PST 0 recs
I'm not sure we a good enough
by tweener on
Dec 28, 2007 12:27 AM PST
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We got this
by Jumbo on Dec 28, 2007 12:20 AM PST 0 recs
Besides the streak
by jayseyfield on Dec 28, 2007 12:28 AM PST 0 recs
Easy buckets
by SabonisFan3386 on Dec 28, 2007 12:59 AM PST 0 recs
Unhappy with the win
The difficult win on an off night should motivate our boys to REALLY win.
Minnesota is AWFUL, but they have really scored some nights. Telfair is doing decent, Al Jefferson putting up the only reliable numbers, and then youngsters and lameazoid players.
Like Dave said, they are The Blazers 3 years ago. Almost exactly... they even got a broken down Ratliff, and Jefferson's face manages to do the impossible: Out ugly Z-Bo!
Now, McHale will prolly screw it up, but Minny might be okay in the not too distant future (like us, 3 years ago). Brewer will be a good all-round player, Telfair HAS gotten better (and is, what, 21?), Rashad McCants can score, Jefferson is a bonafide PF, and they'll get a super duper high lottery pick this summer.
I am too lazy to do the research, but with Ratliff coming off the books and lots of rookie contracts I imagine they'll have cap space too. But, sadly, McHale will lock up Kwame Brown or something to a 7 year max deal to poop it all up, but the chance is there to rebuild to something good again.
You gotta feel bad for their fans, and I hope they enjoy having a team and watching guys develop. Having a team with a 11 game win streak and is 4 games over .500 is nice, but I miss the days of daily 30 point blow outs and hobo makeshift rosters. Now that I know Oden/LMA/Roy are our main dudes for the next ten years, how can I pin my hopes on the 12th man turning into a superstar??
Minnesota don't know how lucky they is.
Mortimer
by Mortimer on Dec 28, 2007 3:30 AM PST 0 recs
Dont look know but...
by myemic23 on Dec 28, 2007 3:54 AM PST 0 recs
As someone pointed out to me the last time
I of course brought this up and damned us for the short term future... as someone was so kind to point out. This time if things don't work out, that is on you my friend. You will have single handedly defeated our chances at the number one spot, this can't be blamed on Golden State not coming through, or Denver playing a hell of a game, only on you now that you brought it up. Just saying... (kidding of course)
by drawingjeremy on
Dec 28, 2007 10:41 AM PST
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I am slightly sick of the juju talk
GO BLAZERS
by myemic23 on
Dec 28, 2007 12:32 PM PST
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I don't think people are really that serious...
But it's a way fans can feel like they have an influence on the success of the team.
In this case, however, there is a much more tangible way for fans to get involved in helping their team win--show up at the game, and GET LOUD.
This has REALLY been helping our guys this year. In fact, I don't know of many other sports teams where home field/court advantage means as much as it seems to for this group. (Maybe the Ducks at Autzen... Or the Kings at Arco.)
In short: Can the juju. Pack the seats!
by Majikj0n on
Dec 28, 2007 1:36 PM PST
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Remember the
In all honesty I am not a believer in juju, at all. I did actually post a diary when when Denver was losing to Sac at Arco last week and after they lost did get blamed for the loss (also in jest I think, but not quite as clearly as I thought I made my joke with the addition of the just kidding at the end)
I guess my point is that I don't change my underwear, socks, nor do I apply fresh deodorant because that's just the way I roll. It's just good fun to say that's why we are winning.
by drawingjeremy on
Dec 28, 2007 1:54 PM PST
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Somebody better tell KP
Seriously, if it makes people feel closer to the team and the action, it's a good thing.
--Dave
by Dave on
Dec 28, 2007 1:59 PM PST
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Hear Hear!
Still, it helps to have people in the seats, cheering hard!
I'll be there tonight. This will make it 3 of the last 4 games for me. More than I've ever been to in so short a span.
Will be wearing my Aldridge jersey. Go #12!
by Majikj0n on
Dec 28, 2007 2:09 PM PST
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Agreed.
I do think it's pretty funny though. It's a time where everyone can stand to bring on their own special form of OCD with purpose!
by drawingjeremy on
Dec 28, 2007 2:43 PM PST
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Let's Argue about Raef and Josh
In fact, I'm looking forward to tomorrow where we're arguing about McRoberts and LaFraentz deserving more playing time after both scoring 25pts in tonight's game.
I'd seriously love to get a long look at McRoberts tonight just to see what he can do and see a game get in the bag. Is Taurean on the team tonight or is he back in Boise? Another guy I'd like to see get some extended (whole second half!) run tonight.
by Fizbin on Dec 28, 2007 11:38 AM PST 0 recs
Yeah
by SabonisFan3386 on
Dec 28, 2007 12:55 PM PST
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From what I can tell...
He's been at the last two games, but in street clothes.
That is not to say he might not be reactivated before tonight's game. (But then who goes inactive? Raef? McRoberts?)
by Majikj0n on
Dec 28, 2007 1:30 PM PST
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Minny is motivated
Blazers by nine.
by MiledAnimal on Dec 28, 2007 12:38 PM PST 0 recs
I'm excited to see
by martinti on Dec 28, 2007 1:25 PM PST 0 recs
Don't Overlook the T-Wolves.....
The Wolves recently scored 131 points and beat an Indiana team that overpowered the Blazers, so don't pencil in the "W" just yet. That being said, if I had to bet on one team I would take Portland.
by kenzc76 on Dec 28, 2007 1:37 PM PST 0 recs
yes but...
by ratbastird on
Dec 28, 2007 4:01 PM PST
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Way OT but funny
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=simmons/071228
by tominhawaii on Dec 28, 2007 2:08 PM PST 0 recs
her logic makes perfect sense.
Also, raiders uniforms look all kick assish.
Also... doesn't everyone pick football teams based on uniforms? That's why I could NEVER be a 49er fan.
I was a bronco's fan for a while because horses are cool. I'd root for the dolphins because dolphins are awesome, but those uniforms are just UGLY.
I joined a football fantasy league and apparently all my guys were bi for a while and couldn't play or something. I guess I would have had an awesome team if i'd done something about that.
I blinked.
Fox football fantasy league is way too clunky and slow and I didn't get a thing.
I really like the blazer uniforms too... as long as we don't go that god awful red.
by ratbastird on
Dec 28, 2007 4:00 PM PST
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My Wife Ticked Me Off
by tominhawaii on
Dec 28, 2007 4:39 PM PST
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I shall be at the game
Including the SLC game.
I expect a win and I plan on cheering hard to make sure we get one.
Frankly, I'd like a blow out, but I don't really care as long as we win.
by ratbastird on Dec 28, 2007 4:04 PM PST 0 recs
Sorry it took so long?
No need to appologize.
by Krang on Dec 28, 2007 4:54 PM PST 0 recs
Technically
--Dave
by Dave on
Dec 28, 2007 4:57 PM PST
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Dude
by tominhawaii on
Dec 28, 2007 5:07 PM PST
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I was thinking
--Dave
by Dave on
Dec 28, 2007 7:08 PM PST
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I am all for positive juju...
"The blazers could lead the division after tonight"
response:
"Now the blazers will probably lose"
or
"Denver is losing to the kings at the half"
response
"It will be your fault if denver wins"
I just dont like getting blamed for things that are far from my control, even if it is tounge in cheek. Celebrate and create positive juju all day long, just dont ask me not to point out things about the blazers that could be percieved by some as creating bad juju.
ps the fact that I am talking about "juju" with even a smidgon of seriousness should make my entire post ignorable anyway...
GO BLAZERS
by myemic23 on Dec 28, 2007 5:09 PM PST 0 recs
oops
by myemic23 on
Dec 28, 2007 5:11 PM PST
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Oh totally
Although if one wants to rid the world, or at least the site, of all forms of silliness, even the mild ones: what's with the sudden preponderance of playoff position counting...in December?
--Dave
by Dave on
Dec 28, 2007 6:52 PM PST
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ya got me there...
GO BLAZERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by myemic23 on
Dec 28, 2007 10:19 PM PST
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Not worth a diary
"Portland Trail Blazers: We promise that next year when Greg Olden gets back you can call us a legitimate contender."
by tominhawaii on Dec 28, 2007 5:39 PM PST 0 recs
Radio Link?
Thanks
by iCollective on Dec 28, 2007 6:56 PM PST 0 recs
http://www.nba.com/
honkaplayboys.com
by BlueBooYay on
Dec 28, 2007 6:58 PM PST
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Thanks
by iCollective on
Dec 28, 2007 7:00 PM PST
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Getting the Game
Went to Ready and now buffering. ok
honkaplayboys.com
by BlueBooYay on
Dec 28, 2007 7:07 PM PST
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"This is the type of game
GO BLAZERS!
honkaplayboys.com by BlueBooYay on Dec 28, 2007 6:57 PM PST 0 recs
Yup!
by Dave on
Dec 28, 2007 7:02 PM PST
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Welcome to the Game Day thread
honkaplayboys.com
by BlueBooYay on
Dec 28, 2007 7:04 PM PST
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LOL
"You've got to come in with your...B+ game to win tonight."
by Dave on Dec 28, 2007 7:02 PM PST 0 recs
Video Link?
by TallTimber on Dec 28, 2007 7:11 PM PST 0 recs
Tone's mike
honkaplayboys.com by BlueBooYay on Dec 28, 2007 7:11 PM PST 0 recs
lolwut
by damir on Dec 28, 2007 7:12 PM PST 0 recs
Yeah
by Dave on
Dec 28, 2007 7:13 PM PST
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LOL
by Dave on Dec 28, 2007 7:12 PM PST 0 recs
It's
Wait, that actually happened.
by damir on
Dec 28, 2007 7:18 PM PST
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Minny's D looks decent tonight.
by Samuelson on Dec 28, 2007 7:21 PM PST 0 recs
The Blazers
by Dave on Dec 28, 2007 7:21 PM PST 0 recs
AH!
Can't believe Roy jumped that high!
by damir on Dec 28, 2007 7:22 PM PST 0 recs
I don't think
by Dave on Dec 28, 2007 7:23 PM PST 0 recs
Even the shots going down
by Dave on
Dec 28, 2007 7:25 PM PST
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Woah, since when do we trap?
by sergioFTW on Dec 28, 2007 7:24 PM PST 0 recs
How many years until
by Dave on Dec 28, 2007 7:26 PM PST 0 recs
We are not threatened by Minny's break tonight
by Dave on Dec 28, 2007 7:26 PM PST 0 recs
Webster playing without fear tonight
by Samuelson on Dec 28, 2007 7:27 PM PST 0 recs
WHOOOOO!
by Dave on Dec 28, 2007 7:28 PM PST 0 recs



