Gameday Open Thread: Rockets @ Blazers

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 12:04 PM PDT in News Comment 283 comments

Can we shock the world and pull off another upset against a playoff team? It certainly seems more likely in this game than in either of the last two. It'll be interesting to see how we deal with the Yao-Tracy problem.

There's room for all your pre-game prognostication, in-game comments, and post-game reflections here. We'll be here during the game once again so if you're not going, join us! The season is winding down and you won't have many more chances until next fall.

--Dave (blazersub@yahoo.com)

Update: Jason Quick is reporting that Ime Udoka is now done for the season because of his right knee. Martell will get the start in his place. --Dave

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I really hope we have the Rockets number,

because I'll be at the game I want to see something memorable. Something I don't expect to see. "Outlaw dribbles around MacGrady, rises up for the jumper, and dumpsitoff to Jones for the JAM!!!! That's Travis' team leading 4th assist of the game!!!

I'm the smartest guy I know, just ask me.

by shenanigans on Apr 11, 2007 3:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

OOPS

Close the quote. :)

I'm the smartest guy I know, just ask me.

by shenanigans on Apr 11, 2007 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

HRmm

How is this game not on local TV? It's the Rockets! Tracy McGrady! T-Mac! Two of the biggest names in the NBA world.

ROTUNDITYDOTNET

by damir on Apr 11, 2007 3:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

An overtime loss

is what I'm hoping for.

- Sam

by Samuelson on Apr 11, 2007 5:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Here we go folks

I'm excited about this game, though I have no idea why. Maybe it's a Pavlov's Dogs reaction: see Houston, beat Houston. Makes you drool. Anyway, it should be fun as always.

Martell needs to score 30 tonight to make up for T-Mac.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Nate has

a Blazer-colored tie tonight. That's a rarity for him.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh no

Zach Zarba is reffing. Yuck.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Rockets get the tip

McGrady opens with a miss.

And Matt Bullard just called Ime "I-me" (as in "I-HOP").

Blazers miss. Yao misses.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Jack to Roy in the corner

and a non-shooting foul.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

JJ

dribble dribble dribble, he been spending too much time watching sergio's game?

by howlingfantods on Apr 11, 2007 7:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Roy turn-around fade away

misses. Jamaal Magloire picks up a foul on the rebound for about the sixth game in a row.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Yao misses

and LaFrentz can't grab the rebound. Rockets ball.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Good to have you here

Howling.

Now McGrady misses AGAIN!

Jack drives and leaves a teardrop short. Raef picks up the long rebound. We get it to Jamaal deep against Yao which is a mistake. But Yao picks up a foul.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

OOOOOH

Jamaal on the move down the lane gets the ball from Jack and JAMS! 2-0

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Now Yao a turn around

in the lane deep against Magloire. Looked like a high schooler against 3rd graders. 2-2

Now RAEF posts up, scores, AND ONE!

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Rafe misses

4-2 us

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Yao another instant turn around

4-4

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Webster turns it over!

But the Rockets made like Portland on the break and TOTALLY blew it! They threw it away!

Now Jack misses and McGrady comes back with a long jumper. 6-4

Roy on automatic with the step-back from the baseline. That's becoming a signature more.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Now Yao over Magloire again

8-6

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Webster three from the coffin corner

misses. He was too covered.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

McGrady drives

and misses but an easy foul call. He'll go to the line.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

webster guarding tmac

um, that's a bit of a mismatch....

We're gonna be missing ime something fierce this game.

by howlingfantods on Apr 11, 2007 7:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Like Fatty vs. Schoolmarm

in a grammar contest

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

T-Mac hits one of two

Blazers miss, recover, blocked, Rockets recover but again they throw it away! Still 9-6

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

battier keeps coughing it up

that's strange

by howlingfantods on Apr 11, 2007 7:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

It is unusual

He's one of the steadiest players in the league.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yao is disturbing us

with the help defense. Now we miss and Houston breaks. Alston with a layup. 11-6 them.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

good learning experience

for Martell, he can't stop him but it would be great if he could just stay in front of him.

Shan was eloquent/Kris was intelligent/ the R was all the above with added elements.

by JPop on Apr 11, 2007 7:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'll be impressed

if he doesn't end up asking him to sign his sneakers.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

the awe factor is high

Shan was eloquent/Kris was intelligent/ the R was all the above with added elements.

by JPop on Apr 11, 2007 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The offenses are really ragged

But right now they're keying on Roy and he can't score, which really hurts us.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Roy up and under

from the free throw line...IN! 11-8

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Yao inside

so incredibly deep he couldn't help but score. Mags has to find a way to push him out. 13-8

Jack almost loses it to Alston then forces a three. Rockets lose the rebound out of bounds.

Sergio soon?

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Roy to LaFrentz

who misses the layup off the cut! McGrady helped him miss. Then he got his own and put it back up only to be blocked by Yao. The Raef fouls Yao in frustration.

And T-Mac right by Martell for two! 15-8

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

yep

lot cut and paste of that tonight I bet...
"And T-Mac right by Martell for two!"

Shan was eloquent/Kris was intelligent/ the R was all the above with added elements.

by JPop on Apr 11, 2007 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good idea

But I already have "Rockets lay it in" on the clipboard...

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Blazers miss

McGrady misses.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Roy works open

but misses. Now long outlet pass from McGrady to Alston who beats everybody downcourt and lays it in. 17-8

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Ugh, roy takes the shot

and he's the first one back on d?

by howlingfantods on Apr 11, 2007 7:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

We seem to know

that the season is done. I don't understand why some of these guys aren't playing harder though. It's not like they've proved a ton about themselves or the team. You'd think they'd be busting it to earn or retain a spot.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jack to LaFrentz

again on the cut. This time he scores. 17-10

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Roy fouls Yao

while helping Magloire 15 feet out on the court. Why foul there? Why not when Yao is four feet away from the hoop? Silly.

Timeout.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Rafer for three

out of the timeout. 20-10. Youch.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Roy with a long jumper

20-12

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Tracy now teaches Brandon a lesson

with a pivot turn around. 22-12

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

That tmac move

might be my favorite shot off the dribble. Just smooooove.

by howlingfantods on Apr 11, 2007 7:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I know

it's unstoppable

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Magloire is hacked

on the way to the line. Free throws.

Hits one. And second! 22-14

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

T-Mac for three

miss. Mags rebound.

Magloire travels across the lane but still misses.

Now Rockets to Rafer for a quick three! 25-14

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Matt bullard

might have the lamest jokes of any announcer I've ever heard

by howlingfantods on Apr 11, 2007 7:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I second that

We want Clyde back!

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sergio got free

at the top of the three point arc about six times but wouldn't shoot on any of them, even after receiving it back from Fred Jones. He ended up turning it over off the dribble.

And the Rockets score.

Roy to the cup but misses.

Schenscher fouls. Rockets free throws.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Head hits one of two

28-14 We got doubled up in the first

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Roy tries the up and under

but T-MAC WON'T GO FOR IT SO ROY SHOOTS A FADE AWAY OVER THE LARGER MCGRADY AND SWISHES IT! 28-16 after one

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Hah, does JVG ever relax?

How can he be looking so tense for this game, with tmac looking good and healthy, Yao moving and playing well, and even luther head on one of his good nights.

by howlingfantods on Apr 11, 2007 7:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

That last shot by Roy

was K*be-esque. Scary.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

(sigh)

A Texas feed. Once again every commerical is trucks or burgers.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

if you were getting the Portland feed

you'd be staring at a black screen and listening to the radio.

by madding on Apr 11, 2007 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Truckers

fueled by burgers driving trucks. thats awesome

Shan was eloquent/Kris was intelligent/ the R was all the above with added elements.

by JPop on Apr 11, 2007 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

What if they could fuel the trucks

with burgers?

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That is the next logical step

I am sure ten gallon hat wearin cowboy/scientists are working on it as we speak

Shan was eloquent/Kris was intelligent/ the R was all the above with added elements.

by JPop on Apr 11, 2007 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Blazer ball to start

Wow...Martell gets stripped. Portland recovers and Jones scores. Webster couldn't look any worse if his head fell off.

Now T-Mac scores on Outlaw. 30-18

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Freddie's looking lively

by howlingfantods on Apr 11, 2007 7:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Jones down the lane

for a sweeping swooper. 30-20. The Rockets have way more energy than we do though.

BLOCKED SHOT SCHENSCHER! And Jones hits another! Go Freddie! Go Freddie!

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Martell

has had the ball taken from him 3 times by my count. That is unacceptable

Shan was eloquent/Kris was intelligent/ the R was all the above with added elements.

by JPop on Apr 11, 2007 7:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Rockets miss

Deke offensive rebound, misses putback but fouled.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Dikembe misses both

Howard rebounds and misses! Now JONES DRIVES AND LAYS IT IN! FREDDIE IS HOT! 30-24

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Awwwww

Outlaw fouls T-Mac way away from the bucket.

But after the foul the Rockets throw it away again!

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Howard fouls somebody away from the ball

Uh oh. Yao is back in.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Sergio gets a Luke pick

and this time shoots the three. Miss.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Oooh

Schenscher isn't taking any guff from Yao. He knocked the Great Wall down! Alston for another three.

Now LUKE gets it on the cut but misses. Too bad.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Yao in the key

fouled hard by Luke. Free throws after the timeout. 33-24 them.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I think

Luke needs to be called "Big Ginger", cause according to Truehoop thats what redheads are called in Australia

Shan was eloquent/Kris was intelligent/ the R was all the above with added elements.

by JPop on Apr 11, 2007 7:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Gingerbread?

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Like the

giant one in Shreck? That is cool!!

Shan was eloquent/Kris was intelligent/ the R was all the above with added elements.

by JPop on Apr 11, 2007 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Uh oh

I have a persistent, furry co-blogger competing for space on my lap

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Yao hits both

And Raef cans another one! 35-26

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Alston for three AGAIN!

38-26

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

The Gingerbread Man

gets tied up. Jump ball. Perhaps he shouldn't be touching it?

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

WHOA!

Martell for a long two! 38-28

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Yao an ugly hook

over both Raef and Luke. Missed but fouled.

Hits one. Hits two. 40-28

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Alston

can't hit like that. this is bizarro Alston, the three point machine

Shan was eloquent/Kris was intelligent/ the R was all the above with added elements.

by JPop on Apr 11, 2007 7:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Martell for two again

but misses. It looked decent though.

Luther Head for three misses.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

They try an allry-oop to Jones

He's pushed and undercut (barely) by Battier. Foul called.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Now a foul on Head

Non-shooting.

Travis in the post gets his pocket picked off the help by Head.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Battier for three

after Yao is tripled. Scary. They are stroking it from three tonight. 43-28

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

We're obviously not trying to win

Roy's been on the bench how long now?

by howlingfantods on Apr 11, 2007 7:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

head hit on head

heads to the line

Shan was eloquent/Kris was intelligent/ the R was all the above with added elements.

by JPop on Apr 11, 2007 7:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Heady play

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

haha

I bet the rockets beat writers have beat us to the punch on that by like a country mile, because its so much fun

Shan was eloquent/Kris was intelligent/ the R was all the above with added elements.

by JPop on Apr 11, 2007 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Most likely

But they're not here right now...

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Outlaw meanders to the left side

Guess what? Shoots it. But he hits!

Rafer misses. Houston offensive rebound. They get it to Yao but he travels.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Outlaw drives all around the court

like he was Sergio. Guess what? Shoots it. He misses.

Howard misses, Jones misses.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Houston miss

Jack drives all around the court like he was Outlaw. Guess what? Shoots it. Miss.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Howard deep in

Gets it SWATTED! Jack drives and misses. Now Alston breaks and we fall asleep! 45-30 Timeout Nate.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

There's absolutely

zero effective passing and moving going on in our offense right now.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

My furry co-blogger

got tired of all the wiggling and left. I should be able to type faster now.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

yep

three dribbles and shoot was my favorite play as a baller too. I, however, never made a living doing it

Shan was eloquent/Kris was intelligent/ the R was all the above with added elements.

by JPop on Apr 11, 2007 7:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Outlaw drives into the lane

Guess what? Shoots it. Misses. Chuck Hayes fouled on the loose ball.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Outlaw PASSES! OUTLAW PASSES!

A nifty little bullet to Jamaal under the buckets. He missed the layup but was fouled.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Jamaal rattles the first home

AND HITS THE SECOND! THAT'S TWICE TONIGHT! 45-32

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

rattles is good

but I tend to think he 'bludgeons' them home.

Shan was eloquent/Kris was intelligent/ the R was all the above with added elements.

by JPop on Apr 11, 2007 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lol

He could be arrested for rim abuse.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

do the Blazers look interested at all?

I'm debating whether or not to go to the Seattle game on Saturday, but so many people are out... Roy might be out. if the non-injured players have shut it down, too, then I'm not sure if I want to go.

by madding on Apr 11, 2007 7:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

You should go

because if you don't you will regret it in the long, hot, basketball-less days of summer. But to answer your question...no. They do not look interested at all.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jack holds on the other end

In the penalty now. 2:18 left. T-Mac to the line.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 7:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Haha

Sorry Dave.

Got caught up designing a website ($$) and forgot about the game. Can't provide much anyway since it's not on TV.

ROTUNDITYDOTNET

by damir on Apr 11, 2007 7:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

No problem

you haven't been missing much. But it's still interesting watching the scrubs try to go one-on-one against everybody.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

WEBSTER MID-RANGE!!

Whom doth knew?!?!

by Mortimer on Apr 11, 2007 8:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

McGrady hits one

Then Wesbter scores! And we get the ball back! Mini-run!

Outlaw shoots and scores! 46-36

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Sorry...distracted

48-36 now. Rockets ball with 50 seconds left

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

McGrady to the rack

misses. Hayes rebound. To T-Mac. Misses.

Outlaw for three in the corner...misses. Rockets have it but we'll get the last shot

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

McGrady past everybody

OUTLAW BLO...no. Goal tending.

RAFER ALSTON STEALS THE BALL AND HITS A THREE! MAN! That's 5 points in 4 seconds. Shouldn't happen.

53-36 at the half.

I think it's time for a lucky cookie. Or maybe a whole box full.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I recommend

the Suns/Sonics. Much better game going on over there.

by howlingfantods on Apr 11, 2007 8:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Wheeler

sounds like someone just kicked his dog

by madding on Apr 11, 2007 8:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

He should sound

like someone kicked it to tenderize it, then stuck a spit through it and roasted it on an open fire with tangy barbeque sauce, then served it to rats.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

listening over the internet...

did Outlaw do something stupid again?

by JasonT on Apr 11, 2007 8:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Not that I know of

Nothing besides the usual shooting.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nate's Halftime Speech:

Want to get away?

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

LOL

I picture Outlaw doing something stupid like dunking on the wrong basket when I read that.

Shan was eloquent/Kris was intelligent/ the R was all the above with added elements.

by JPop on Apr 11, 2007 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

know what this game needs more of?

Gingerbread Man!!!!! Set that pick! Pick up that foul!

Shan was eloquent/Kris was intelligent/ the R was all the above with added elements.

by JPop on Apr 11, 2007 8:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Fine by me!

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Blazers open with the ball

Raef sliding jumper...misses.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

ROckets ugly three

Misses.

Jack drives and gets bailed out by an Alston foul.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Jack hits the first

and the second. No rim either time. 53-38

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Is "Raef" short for sumthin'?

Like Raeferson or whatever? Or RAFER like the other guy?

Just curious.

by Mortimer on Apr 11, 2007 8:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Raefael?

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yao turn around

misses. LaFrentz good rebound!

Roy bricks big time from the top of the key

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

McGrady misses

Magloire rebounds.

Jack a jumper...misses. This is really ugly offense folks. It's like intramural league.

Yao to Hayes...easy two. 55-38

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Harvey

says McGrady looks hurt, speculates he won't play in the 4th.

by madding on Apr 11, 2007 8:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Everybody out there

looks like they're dragging.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

How did Magloire....

...not get a T? Looked like he just yelled at the ref, like YELLED yelled.

by Mortimer on Apr 11, 2007 8:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Ts

I honestly think it's harder than ever to get a T this year, after all the focus on it in preseason and November.

unless you're Sheed, of course...

by madding on Apr 11, 2007 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

We miss

T-Mac fouled and to the line.

Hits first. And second. 57-38

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Roy automatic

baseline jumper.

Now McGrady backdoor cut for two! 59-40

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Magloire tries to drive on Hayes

and Hayes picks him clean.

Yao on the block. Foul on Raef

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

And Magloire;s new move...

The direct hand off to the other team.

by Mortimer on Apr 11, 2007 8:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Signature move?

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

A man of many talents

I can't remember a Blazer with so many wonderful signature moves!

by Mortimer on Apr 11, 2007 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yao baseline jumper

No actual jumo, but you know what I mean.

61-40 now.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

"jump"

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Watching this game

is like bathing in molasses.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Is this game even happening?

It's like a dream, a phantom game where nothing of importance is occurring...

Martell is gonna get 10 boards. Roy will have his average in every stat. And we will see Dickau soon with Jack not hitting yet...

But this game doesn't feel like the games we've been watching all year. This ain't real...

by Mortimer on Apr 11, 2007 8:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Feels like

last year at the end

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Magloire baseline

little 8-footer, contested, but HIT! 61-42

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Shazzbat!

McGrady for three! That's just not nice. 64-42

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Jack for three

to get it back. 64-45

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Yao turn around in the paint

and scores and one. Yeesh.

Hits it. 67-45

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

We trade misses

Then get it to T-Law for a foul on a layup attempt.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Outlaw scoops in the first one

But misses the second. 67-46

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Hrmm

If (haha if) Houston wins, I wonder if ESPN's headlines will read: "Houston beats banged up Blazers."

ROTUNDITYDOTNET

by damir on Apr 11, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

nah

it'll be Banged up Blazers badly beaten by baller bullies from Houston

by madding on Apr 11, 2007 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yao misses a turn around finally

Roy gets stuck in the air on a jump pass, tries to get it to Outlaw, Outlaw drops it and Alston breaks away for a clear path foul.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Alston hits both

and still Houston ball. 69-46

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

NASTY

T-Mac fakes a shot, recoups, then takes that same shot and hits it. 71-46

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Roy drives

and flips it up over Yao. It goes in and he is fouled!

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

OT

Kurt Vonnegut died :(

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by damir on Apr 11, 2007 8:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Sad

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's sad...

Now 2 more will go...

I like Vonnegut a lot. I should re-read him...

by Mortimer on Apr 11, 2007 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Roy coverts the 3-point play

Portland presses now. Outlaw steals and JAMS MIGHTILY! 71-51

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Boom Chaka Laka

by JasonT on Apr 11, 2007 8:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

WHOA, Effort!

I forgot what it looked like!

by Mortimer on Apr 11, 2007 8:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

McGrady misses a layup

and OUtlaw boards! NOW ROY FOR THREE...miss!

But Houston throws it away! Our ball!

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Whoa

What? Did I just hear that Roy had the ball knocked out of his hands, the ball went into the basket, and THEY CALLED A TRAVEL?!

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by damir on Apr 11, 2007 8:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Wasn't knocked out

He went into the air to pass and got stuck then heaved it at the last possible moment.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Roy taking over at point...

by JasonT on Apr 11, 2007 8:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

WHAT THE FREEJEEBERS?

Roy leaves his feet to pass, has no option, scores on a WEIRD, DESPERATION HEAVE! AND IT COUNTS! WOW!

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

If Roy gets the minutes tonight...

I could see him getting a new career high tonight.

by JasonT on Apr 11, 2007 8:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Now a blocking foul on Roy

Hayes to the line. Hits first. Misses second badly.

72-53

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Roy down the lane

dishes to an open Outlaw in the corner...miss!

McGrady drives and is fouled.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

McGrady hits both

74-53

Outlaw handoff to Roy. Roy drives...elevates...misses.

Loose ball foul on Portland.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Pad it Roy!

I know we've seen Z-Bo do it a million times much to our annoyance, but I'd love Roy to pad pad pad like it was his time of the month!

GET TO 17 PPG!!

by Mortimer on Apr 11, 2007 8:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

McGrady hits two.

Jones is back in and drives! Just missed the layup! He's about the only guy with full energy out there.

Yao running hook misses.

Danger Dan is in and the Rockets guys just called him "Sergio Rodriguez".

Magloire fouled. Timeout on the floor.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Magloire misses first

Hits second. 76-54

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Nate telling Outlaw to pass the ball

by JasonT on Apr 11, 2007 8:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Is he?

Where did you hear that?

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

on the radio broadcast

by JasonT on Apr 11, 2007 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

McGrady nisses a three

But Hayes tips it off of us on the rebound and out of bounds. Rockets' ball.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

McGrady drives,

draws attention, and then flips it to Hayes for a layup.

Outlaw in the key fires and hits. 78-56

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Rockets three second violation

But Jones immediately misses.

McGrady miss in the lane.

Jones drives to Dan in the corner. Won't take the three.

Dan drives, out to Jones, who drives, back to Dan in the corner, who drives and gets it to Mags who misses but is fouled. Weird sequence.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Magloire hits first

AND SECOND! THAT'S THREE TIMES TONIGHT!

78-58

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

McGrady misses

but no Blazers are near the rebound. Mutumbo gets it. Now Rafer misses and we get it. Danger Dan drives, is fouled, and once again is called Sergio Rodriguez.

Now they realize that Sergio isn't even in.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

STOP CALLIUNG HIM SERGIO!!!

Is he even watching the game?!?! It's Danger Dan!

by Mortimer on Apr 11, 2007 8:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Dan misses the first

And heeeeeeeeeeeeere comes the Gingerbread Man!

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

During the last timeout...

Nate told Outlaw that he wasn't as open as he thought he was...therefore, stop forcing shots and pass it to his teammates.

Was reported on the radio Blazerbroadcast.

by JasonT on Apr 11, 2007 8:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Cool

But aren't Wheels and 'Tone, like, 150 feet away from the court? Or did they get the better spot because there's no TV?

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think it was the sideline guy...

who reported it.

by JasonT on Apr 11, 2007 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dan hits the second

78-59

Luther Head misses. Gingy with the rebound and Dan heaves from halfcourt...on line but short.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

We start the 4th

down by 19. We're down to Jersey Contest and Blazer Dancers as the only reasons to watch.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

McGrady to Battier

for three...misses. At least they still have a couple starters in.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

OUTLAW ASSISTSSSS!!!

I thought "don't shoot" would overload his circuits, but he responds!

by Mortimer on Apr 11, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Oops, that was Jones?

My bad, they don't even look alike except to my grandma.

by Mortimer on Apr 11, 2007 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jones to the Gingerbread Man

to Dan for three...miss. But we get it and throw it back to Gingy in traffic and he SCORES! TURN IT UP, BABY!

Now the Rockets toss it away.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Uhoh

14pt game...

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by damir on Apr 11, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Roy drives

and dishes to Jones. 78-64

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

And we almost get another steal!

It's out of bounds to Houston

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

McGrady fakes Outlaw

out of his shorts and then passes to Outlaw for the three. In. 81-64

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

We miss from deep

McGrady gets the ball on a nice cut and is fouled.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

What's up with Roy's

career high? I wanted to see him put up 30 tonight.

by JasonT on Apr 11, 2007 8:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

T-Mac misses BOTH!

Roy drives to Danger Dan for three...miss. Ugh.

And the Rockets almost throw it away AGAIN!

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

LUUUUUUKE!!!

Check out the velvet touch on the ginger bread man!

by Mortimer on Apr 11, 2007 8:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Howard misses over the Gingerbread Man

And now DICKAU DRIVES AND LEAVES IT BEHIND FOR GINGY WHO SCORES AND IS FOULED! Awww...he misses the free throw.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Luke....uses the force!

by JasonT on Apr 11, 2007 8:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

McGrady misses

and Howard fouls Dickau on the rebound!

81-66 8:47 left

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Denver peaking at the right time...

7 wins in a row.

by JasonT on Apr 11, 2007 8:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Does Clyde...

...only broadcast for Rockets at home games? Or did his dancing tippety tap show get in the way.

I was looking forward to him getting everything wrong about the team but being nice all the same.

by Mortimer on Apr 11, 2007 8:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

LaFrentz inside

and is fouled. Points without the clock moving are good.

Raef hits first. And second. 81-68

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh wow

Luther Head so wide open he had all day but he missed the three. But then we let Yao get the rebound and foul him on the putback. Yao to the line.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Yao hits both

83-68

Dan off a pick by Luke. Miss.

Yao loses the ball to Roy!

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 8:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Raef fakes, drives

dishes to Roy but an offensive foul called on Raef's drive

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 9:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Yao hooks it over the Gingerbread Man

No dice!

NOW GINGY HOOKS IT OVER YAO! TAKE THAT!!!! 83-70

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 9:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

A SOFT HOOK from LUKE!

A heavenly touch we haven't seen since Saboner!

by Mortimer on Apr 11, 2007 9:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

OOH

ICE COLD ROY.

Can we make this a new lager?

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by damir on Apr 11, 2007 9:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Yao misses again

YOU CAN'T DEAL WITH THE GINGERBREAD MAN!

NOW ROY FOR THREE! 83-73

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 9:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Wait a minute...

Can we sneak back into this thing?

by Mortimer on Apr 11, 2007 9:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

HAHAHAh

JONES FOR THREE! 7PT GAME!!!!!!!

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by damir on Apr 11, 2007 9:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow, what a run

by howlingfantods on Apr 11, 2007 9:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Yao misses again

ROY TO JONES FOR THREEEEEEEEEEEEE! THIS IS OUR RUN, BABY!

It's dountful we'll get over the hump but it's nice to see. 83-76. Timeout

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 9:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

"doubtful"

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Holy Smokes

7 point game with half a quarter left.

Did we catch Houston with their panties down? What a gameplan from Nate! Play uninspired and boring like you want the season to be over already, then BOOM BAM ZING ZANG spring the attack!

INGENIUS.

by Mortimer on Apr 11, 2007 9:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

ROPE-A-DOPE

BAAAYBEEE!

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Put money on it?

I bet right before the run we just went on, Nate went over to Van Gundy and asked if he wanted to put money on the game now...

Van Gundy got greedy! Nate knows how to string a chump along...

by Mortimer on Apr 11, 2007 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

According to Rice and Wheels....

Van Gundy is despondant, befuddled and confused!! What is that?!

by JasonT on Apr 11, 2007 9:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

One more turnover

and a score and we can start to think about getting close

But YAO with a cold-blooded turn-around. 85-76

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 9:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Roy to Jones

up and under misses.

Alston misses. Yao rebounds and is fouled.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 9:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Gingerbread Man

picks up his 5th

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 9:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

YAO MISSES ONE!

Oh yeah. Come on now.

AND TWO!

85-76

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 9:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't know if we..

have enough horses to pull this one out.

by JasonT on Apr 11, 2007 9:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

HAHAHA

FREDDIE!!!!!!!!

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by damir on Apr 11, 2007 9:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

JONES OVER YAO

HE HITS AND IS FOULED!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 9:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Jones short on the free throw

but Gingy tips and Jones gets it back.

AND ROY HITS! FIVE POINT GAME! 85-80

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 9:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

This is FUN!

The early part of the game is worth it for this. I THINK WE CAN DO IT!

by Mortimer on Apr 11, 2007 9:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Roy steals from McGrady!

Ball is loose! They both go to the floor! Dickau is there but he tries to pick it up and run instead of controlling it. Houston recovers it, fires it to Yao. He is collared by Schenscher. A little icing on the cake from the Gingerbreadk man as he fouls out.

Yao hits two. JONES FOR A LAYUP! 87-82

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 9:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

McGrady ices us

with a three

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 9:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Roy step-back

misses. 3:23 left. 8 point game

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 9:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

HAHAH

Wheeler: "McGrady just drops the basketball into a courtside fan who's been giving him lip. The customer just rolls it back. He should have just fired it at his back. The basketball, not bullets I mean."

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by damir on Apr 11, 2007 9:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Now McGrady is fouled

LOL...the Houston guys said McGrady playfully tossed the ball to a fan in the front row and the fan fired it back at him. Way to go.

92-82 after the free throws. Timeout.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 9:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Back to 10...

But over 3 mins left. If we stay aggressive, who knows what happens.

I DO I KNOW.

We'll.... WIN

by Mortimer on Apr 11, 2007 9:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Here we go

Danger Dan fouled by Alston. Dan will go to the line as they're in the penalty.

Points without time running off=comeback.

Dan hits two. 92-84

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 9:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Blazers press

Rockets handle it.

McGrady uses Outlaw like a wet hanky. Layin.

Jones for three...miss. Houston rebounds and that will all but do it.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 9:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

McGrady short

Jones rebound.

Magloire pick for Roy...misses and open jumper. He looks tired.

We get the offensive rebound. Travis for a long two! 94-86

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 9:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Carry call

on Hayes for Houston! WHOOOO!

1:40 left and an 8-point deficit though.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 9:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Ugh

Outlaw turns it over :-\

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by damir on Apr 11, 2007 9:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

It was a bad one too

He was three feet away from Magloire in traffic in the lane and tried to pass to him. There were at least three problems there:

Too close to the intended recipient
Way too many people in the way
It's Magloire so even had the pass gotten through he likely would have dropped it anyway. He certainly would have been covered.

by Dave on Apr 11, 2007 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs