Gameday Open Thread: Blazers vs. Mavericks

I really hope our team does well tonight...

lets try to keep Dallas' victory margin under 30

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 4:42 PM PDT reply actions

Prediction....

Luke goes off for 40 points, Travis gets 10 assists, Magloire zero turnovers, and we win going away!!! And then I sober up...

Actually I think we "shock the world" if we lose by 10 points or less. The Florida Gators would give us a run for our money with this line up.

by JasonT on Apr 7, 2007 5:07 PM PDT reply actions

i don't like mark cuban

i don't like the way he looks, i don't like reaction shots of him when the refs call a foul on dallas, i don't like him in those 9 year old boy t-shirts, nothing.

i've rooted against dallas no matter who they've played gainst for years. the uniforms they wear on the road, the black and blue of the last few years, are one of the ugliest in the league.

i liked them years ago when they had derek harper and mark aguirre and almost beat the lakers now and then.

dirk is good, i acknowledge that, but i don't like the way he looks with a short haircut and i don't care much for jason terry or erick dampier. and avery johnson's voice gets on my nerves.

i hope they get beat by the rockets, the suns or the spurs when playoff time time comes.

tonight will just be a "learning experience" for the blazers and i just hope no one on our team gets hurt. i'm starting to feel some affection for jamaal these days. i hope sergio returns to form.

ignacio

by ignacio on Apr 7, 2007 5:17 PM PDT reply actions

Since Dallas lost last night to Denver (75-71, yes, they only scored 71pts), you can bet your ass that they will come out blazing tonight. I wouldn't put it past Dallas and Avery to blow Portland out tonight by 40.

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by damir on Apr 7, 2007 5:40 PM PDT reply actions

No Broy

ouch, what the heck is this knee pain? Everything better be ok.

Bucky

by Bucky Blazer on Apr 7, 2007 5:48 PM PDT reply actions

well

nothing for it but to be a professional. The show must go on and all that. They don't stop games just because your best players are down. With the circumstances as they are (so many injuries, Dallas having an embarrassing loss last night), I'd be happy if we can keep it inside of 20 points.

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

by JPop on Apr 7, 2007 5:48 PM PDT reply actions

Yeah

This will be tough. And with League Pass I have the MISfortune of getting the Mavericks feed. 10 to 1 they don't know jack squat about the Blazers and keep talking about what a rotten team they are. Hey...sit Dirk, Howard, and Terry and play us and then we'll talk.

Anyway, we'll be here trying to keep a positive face on things. Hopefully the Blazers will give us reason to.

What do you think, over or under an 18 point loss tonight?

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:08 PM PDT reply actions

Here we go

Sergio gets the start.

Portland breaks up an alley-oop and then Sergio recovers a rebound. Good deal for him.

Magloire flat hook and Sergio offensive rebound!

To LeFrentz deep for two! A LEAD! A LEAD!

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:12 PM PDT reply actions

Udoka steals!

AND BLOWS THE LAYUP!

Blazers recover.

Our jumper misses.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:13 PM PDT reply actions

Eegh

IME. Wow. What a different player since the concussion -- not in a good way.

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by damir on Apr 7, 2007 6:13 PM PDT reply actions

Ouch

Mavs announcers tab Ime as 4 for his last 26 shooting.

Maves score. 2-2

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:13 PM PDT reply actions

Raef for three

BAM!!!!!!!!!

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:13 PM PDT reply actions

Terry hits over Jack

5-4

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:14 PM PDT reply actions

Oh NO!

Magloire a great spin to free himself right at the hoop and then he shot it CLEAR OVER the hoop! WOW!

George fouled at the other end and free throws

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:14 PM PDT reply actions

Hrmm

Two deep post posessions for Mags, and the play did not last beyond 4 seconds. Sure, he blew both shots, but that was the quickest we've seen Mags play all year.

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by damir on Apr 7, 2007 6:14 PM PDT reply actions

That move that Mags made was beautiful

the shot was Maglorible.

George 1 of 2. 5-all. Can we end the game now?

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:15 PM PDT reply actions

Magloire jumper over Dampier

miss. Not his shot. Long rebound and Terry breaks...two.

Raef misses three...long rebound to George. Sergio fouls to prevent another break.

7-5 them

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:16 PM PDT reply actions

Uhoh

It's begun.

9-0 Dallas run.

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by damir on Apr 7, 2007 6:16 PM PDT reply actions

Oooooh

Here we go. Bullet pass from Dampier to Nowitzki for an easy layup.

Now a Terry STEAL for another unopposed layup.

11-5

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:17 PM PDT reply actions

Mavs announcers

praising them for showing well on the second of a back-to-back. They also mentioned we beat Houston last night "Without Yao and McGrady". No mention of us missing three of our top four guys. Chumps.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:17 PM PDT reply actions

Heh

What'd you expect?

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by damir on Apr 7, 2007 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Sergio has to play solid

Mavs will take advantage of every turnover. They are a good fast break team.

Bucky

by Bucky Blazer on Apr 7, 2007 6:18 PM PDT reply actions

"They are a good fast break team"

Kind of like saying Jessica Alba is "kind of cute".

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions

OOOOOOH

JACK FOR THREE...SOLIDLY! 11-8

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:19 PM PDT reply actions

cold blooded 3

by JJ, we need an insane shooting night to have a chance

Bucky

by Bucky Blazer on Apr 7, 2007 6:20 PM PDT reply actions

Wow

Somebody forgot to tell Jack that we are supposed to be blown out right now.

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by damir on Apr 7, 2007 6:20 PM PDT reply actions

Mavs miss

Sergio rebound again. That's it! Gang rebounding!

And Jack past everybody for a layup! He's taking charge tonight! 11-10

Dampier misses and we rebound!

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:20 PM PDT reply actions

Sergio to the top of the key

HITS! 12-11!!!! Somebody play the "end of game" card right now! Quick!

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:20 PM PDT reply actions

lol

Portland answers 9-0 run with their own 7-0 run. Go figure.

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by damir on Apr 7, 2007 6:21 PM PDT reply actions

For the second night in a row

Magloire called for a loose ball foul on a made shot for us. Shot counted.

Dirk past Raef and Raef slaps him upside the head to prevent a layup.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:21 PM PDT reply actions

nice wack Raef

no easy buckets baby!

Bucky

by Bucky Blazer on Apr 7, 2007 6:21 PM PDT reply actions

An MVP would hit his free throws

:)

Bucky

by Bucky Blazer on Apr 7, 2007 6:22 PM PDT reply actions

Dirk misses free throw!

Unfocused Mavs team tonight? Hoo boy.

12-all as Dirk hits one of two

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:22 PM PDT reply actions

Jack fouled on the drive

Good Jarrett! Good! YES!

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:22 PM PDT reply actions

Jack drives

against the clock...twisting shot...airball and Raef rebounds and puts it in but after the buzzer. No points.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:23 PM PDT reply actions

Hrmm

Not feeling that brown suit + yellow tie for Nate.

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by damir on Apr 7, 2007 6:23 PM PDT reply actions

Now Terry burns Jack

right back. The Blazers collapse but Harris gets the pass and drives right through them for a layup.

Defensive 3 seconds on the other end. Hit the shot Jarrett.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:24 PM PDT reply actions

MOVE YOUR FEET!!

geeze some serious penetration by the Mavs on that possession.

Bucky

by Bucky Blazer on Apr 7, 2007 6:24 PM PDT reply actions

Jack hits the free throw 14-13

Magloire is jawing with the Mavs.

How come even when I know we're going to lose a game I still want to win so bad?

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:24 PM PDT reply actions

Me too

I know we wont but I sure want to

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

by JPop on Apr 7, 2007 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions

WOW

WHAT A MOVE BY JACK!

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by damir on Apr 7, 2007 6:24 PM PDT reply actions

Jack past everybody AGAIN!

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! 15-14 us

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:24 PM PDT reply actions

Brandon Roy-esque

Layup by JJ, that was a nice cross over and finish by Jack

Bucky

by Bucky Blazer on Apr 7, 2007 6:25 PM PDT reply actions

Damn!

Ime on the baseline wide open, and the ball just goes in and out! Now Terry fouled and one. :(

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by damir on Apr 7, 2007 6:25 PM PDT reply actions

Dirk drives

for a layup. 16-15

Both teams' halfcourt defense needs work.

Jack dishes to Ime off the drive...three spoons out.

No! Now Terry scores and is fouled. Sad defense by Jack.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:25 PM PDT reply actions

Outlaw in

Jack needs to man up his defense really badly.

19-15 Dallas

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:26 PM PDT reply actions

Wow

Stop it Outlaw. PASS it ONCE. PLEASE.

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by damir on Apr 7, 2007 6:26 PM PDT reply actions

If he's open

I have no problem with it. But he was covered there and took a long shot

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions

Yea

Earlier in the year he was taking open, unopposed shots. Now he does a one dribble while being guarded shot.

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by damir on Apr 7, 2007 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions

If he's going to go off the dribble

which I'm also fine with, he needs to get inside, not dribble to a contested 20-footer. With that leaping ability an 8-footer should be like a layup to him.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions

Sergio drives and dishes to Travis

Guess what? He shoots it.

Guess what? Covered and short.

Now a Dallas break off a long shot. Foul.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:26 PM PDT reply actions

Harris misses BOTH free throws

Mavs unfocused?

Jack three misses but Magloire RIPS a rebound from the Mavs.

But...Sergio dribbles it off his foot. Wait...whose ball?

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:27 PM PDT reply actions

Well

they don't look scared and are competiting. Thats a good sign.

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 6:28 PM PDT reply actions

Sergio out

and Jones in. Blazers retain.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:28 PM PDT reply actions

Outlaw in the corner

way out there and double teamed. Passes to Jones with 2 seconds on the clock. Jones about 4 feet beyond the 3 point arc. Fires and hits only backboard. 24 second violation.

Dirk drives and Mags forces him into a turnover!

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:29 PM PDT reply actions

Sorry IME forces it

Webster in

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:29 PM PDT reply actions

Jack offensive foul

away from the ball. Second foul. We need him. Uh oh...here comes Danger Dan

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:29 PM PDT reply actions

JJack's face has two expressions

SAD JACK and HAPPY JACK.

And some Ager fellow dunk shots it.

by Mortimer on Apr 7, 2007 6:30 PM PDT reply actions

Maurice Ager

past the token matador defense of Webster and company for a two handed JAM

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:30 PM PDT reply actions

When did Outlaw begin to think

that he is Reggie Miller?

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 6:30 PM PDT reply actions

Now We miss

and Terry breaks and hits like lightning. Timeout.

23-15 them

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:30 PM PDT reply actions

man they are so scary

you just never think they are going to miss when they pull up on the break, and if you rush out on any of them they will take you to the rim.

Bucky

by Bucky Blazer on Apr 7, 2007 6:31 PM PDT reply actions

Our second unit

is for crap right now. No offense at all and even worse on defense. People shouldn't be dunking and getting layups in the halfcourt.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:31 PM PDT reply actions

Ooooh

The Dallas feed has the best "Want to get away?" Southwest Airlines commercial ever...the one with the crashing medicine cabinet.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:32 PM PDT reply actions

Almost all bench now

Magloire is the only starter in. Dickau, Outlaw, Jones, Webster

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:34 PM PDT reply actions

Outlaw takes an open one

deep but in. It was a better shot. 23-17

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:34 PM PDT reply actions

Terry slips a pick

and Danger Dan helps force a turnover to prevent another layin. OUr ball!

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:35 PM PDT reply actions

Outlaw one dribble and a

12 footer goes in.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:35 PM PDT reply actions

Dirk spins

and gets a blocking foul on Outlaw. Outlaw's second. That's going to be an issue.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:35 PM PDT reply actions

Dirk hits two

25-19 them

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:36 PM PDT reply actions

Martell drives

and fumbles the ball long to Outlaw who hits again! (Open again!) 25-21

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:36 PM PDT reply actions

Outlaw forces a travel!

Show Dirty Dirk how you do it down south TROUTY!

by Mortimer on Apr 7, 2007 6:37 PM PDT reply actions

really nice look for Webster

and Outlaw his again form the outside. Thats what i like to see from Martell.

Bucky

by Bucky Blazer on Apr 7, 2007 6:37 PM PDT reply actions

Now Dirk stumbles

and travels!

Outlaw out now. Strange since he's the only one who's hitting. Raef in.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:37 PM PDT reply actions

bummer...

I've been checking back on the score on the webpage every few minutes. We were down then took the lead and now dallas is head and stomping on use like we were grapes and they wanted to get drunk RIGHT NOW!!!

I just want the blazers to fight. Ilove that attitude

by ratbastird on Apr 7, 2007 6:37 PM PDT reply actions

I'm just so proud

Even if the blazers get blown out, which if anyone knew a hair about the Blazeres, if expected when your backup PF is Luke Schencser.

THey held in there and playin some good team defense. Meh, what can u do against Dirk?

by Blazerhopeful on Apr 7, 2007 6:37 PM PDT reply actions

OH

MAGLOIRE ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL FAKE FOR A CHIP SHOT AND HE MISSES AGAIN!

I guess the Outlaw substitution is to keep him from picking up his third early?

Ager drives and is fouled. To the line. 7.6 left.

Magloire out and Sergio in.

Ager hits one. 26-21

DALLAS REBOUNDS!

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:38 PM PDT reply actions

Magloire got the moves

But not the finish.

End o' a quarter that is only a 5 point lead. Times 3 more quarters, that's only a 20 point loss at the current pace. We'd take that!

by Mortimer on Apr 7, 2007 6:39 PM PDT reply actions

Dallas misses

26-21 at the end of the first. Dallas up 67% to 39% shooting so far. We're lucky to be down 5. We're outhustling them a little.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:39 PM PDT reply actions

I think that Dallas will exit the playoffs

Pretty Early. I think maybe a second round matchu-up with the ROckets could spell their doom. I've wathced them the past 3 games (because thats all ESpn&TNT show) and they aren't as good as their hyped

GO BLAZERS
BOOOO MARK CUBAN

by Blazerhopeful on Apr 7, 2007 6:40 PM PDT reply actions

If they're going to fall

it will be to the Spurs. Everyone's assuming that because they beat San Antonio last year the Spurs can't come back. Guess again.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions

I don't know...

The last few games, especially last night, aren't particularly indicative of how good they are. They're kinda banged up, Dirk has sprained ankles and food sickness, and last night was prolly just a fluke.

Not that I'm a Mavs fan, but I see them going to at least the Western finals. They got so many weapons and even though they are banged up they are relatively healthy.

by Mortimer on Apr 7, 2007 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions

SAme could be said for the blazers

Except, less than half the country knows how good we are becoming and how good of a coach Nate Mcmillan is. Fans know, Spectators listen to what Espn says

by Blazerhopeful on Apr 7, 2007 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Jones drives HARD

past Mo Ager and picks up the foul. To the line!

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:42 PM PDT reply actions

Jones hits

26-23

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:42 PM PDT reply actions

Sorry Guys

I'm still watching, but I gotta earn some money so I can buy myself that Mazda RX-8 6Speed I want :)

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by damir on Apr 7, 2007 6:42 PM PDT reply actions

Dickau is staying tight on defense

but Croshere cuts for a layup.

Now an offensive foul on Danger Dan

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:43 PM PDT reply actions

Now Mavs throw it away

Over and back! Unfocused?

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:43 PM PDT reply actions

OOOOOOH!

SOMEBODY COOL RAEF OFF! He hits AGAIN from deep! Only 2 though. 28-25

Now Raef fouls Harris

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:44 PM PDT reply actions

This is the problem

Our guys score but then they can't defend on the other end.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:44 PM PDT reply actions

OUTLAW! Tuck in your shirt dude

Bucky

by Bucky Blazer on Apr 7, 2007 6:45 PM PDT reply actions

Dallas isn't showing very good play

SAme could be said for the blazers
Except, less than half the country knows how good we are becoming and how good of a coach Nate Mcmillan is. Fans know, Spectators listen to what Espn says

by Blazerhopeful on Apr 7, 2007 6:45 PM PDT reply actions

Austin Croshere was my neighbor

He lived in my building here in evil-LA last summer during the offseason. We never talked but because of it we are best friends now.

by Mortimer on Apr 7, 2007 6:45 PM PDT reply actions

Raef out

and Outlaw in. Travis picks up a delay of game for untucked shirt. He already did that once this year. Once per season should be enough, don't you think?

Harris hits two. 30-25

Jones drives, out of bounds, still our ball

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:45 PM PDT reply actions

Who passed that in?!

HOrrid pass!! I didn't see who threw it in but I would like to yell at them.

by Mortimer on Apr 7, 2007 6:46 PM PDT reply actions

NO NO NO NO NO NO

We throw it from the baseline to the top to Dickau and Harris tips it away and dunks! What kind of pass was THAT?

Outlaw scores again. 32-27

Harris misses badly on the jumper.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:46 PM PDT reply actions

NO

Dickau drives and misses a bunny layup! WHY! If Dan and Mags could hit a zero-footer we'd be tied now!

Croshere hits. 34-27

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:47 PM PDT reply actions

Another defensive 3-second tech

Dickau shoots it and MISSES IT! COME ON GUYS!

34-27

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:47 PM PDT reply actions

We're just giving away

points to the best team in the league

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:47 PM PDT reply actions

We're losing and going to lose

but we're doing better than i'd hoped, so far.

by ratbastird on Apr 7, 2007 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions

Dickau now assumes

that since he missed a free throw he'd better shoot a three. Missed.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:48 PM PDT reply actions

Now Buckner

a layup over the mighty arms of Luke Schenscher.

And LUKE SETS A NICE PICK AND GETS THE PICK AND ROLL BUT BLOWS THE LAYUP! AAAARRRRRGH!

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:48 PM PDT reply actions

The stupid

"We gave it away" point total now stands officially at nine.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:49 PM PDT reply actions

Luke serves one purpose...

He makes Magloire seem as graceful as the gracefullest swan genetically altered for gracefulality.

by Mortimer on Apr 7, 2007 6:50 PM PDT reply actions

No Jack back yet

You have to be impressed by his offense but I might guess that Nate was a wee bit frustrated with his defense.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:50 PM PDT reply actions

can we buy a layup?

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 6:50 PM PDT reply actions

Apparently

we got ours slightly used from Lucky Eddie's Layup Shop

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Nice play

where Dallas gets it deep to Dampier but Magloire with an equally nice defensive stand to force the miss. Unfortunately Croshere rebounds and is fouled. No FTs though

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:52 PM PDT reply actions

Reggie Miller, er, I mean Travis Outlaw...

misses another

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 6:52 PM PDT reply actions

Dang

Blazers scramble on defense and leave Terry wide open on the baseline. Splat.

Outlaw misses. Dallas rebound.

Now Ager hits off the screen. 40-27

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:52 PM PDT reply actions

Now Jones loses it

and Mavs get it ahead to Terry. Layup. 42-27

We've had our first "Portland's not very good" comment.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:53 PM PDT reply actions

are you getting the Dallas feed?

have they talked about the Portland injuries?

We're still not very good, but still

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions

I am

And I predicted before the game that:

The Dallas announcers would know nothing about Portland
They would bring out the "Portland's not very good" line without ever mentioning that our top three players are out.

Take out Nowitzki, Howard, and Terry and let's play. We don't even have to be at full strength. Let's do it right now.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Dampier with an ugly jumper.

I need to wash out my eyes after that.

Udoka misses.

Dallas has only missed nine shots tonight.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:54 PM PDT reply actions

Timeout

Game is getting away now

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:54 PM PDT reply actions

We are making moves

and shooting way early in the clock without any passes and Dallas is just rebounding the long misses and breaking.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:54 PM PDT reply actions

Jack steals

DANG! IME WAS RUNNING WITH HIM AND THAT BOY IS A DISASTER WITH THE BALL. He had an open layup and got it BLOCKED!

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:57 PM PDT reply actions

Jack made the perfect pass

but SPLUT! Erased.

Ime defending is good. Ime shooting threes is good. Ime doing anything else with the ball is just awful.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:57 PM PDT reply actions

wow

I haven't looked for a bit... just did now... and the blazers haven't scored...

Here it comes...

by ratbastird on Apr 7, 2007 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions

And Ime was a PG

For the Nigerian nation team he played only point guard... and they didn't do too badly for them!

by Mortimer on Apr 7, 2007 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions

My guess is

the Nigerian game is a little slower.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Raef and 1

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 6:58 PM PDT reply actions

WOW

Raef with the most delayed pump fake in the universe baits Dirk into the air, gets the foul, and hits the jumper!

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:58 PM PDT reply actions

Awwww

Raef missed it. 42-29

Croshere misses a three early in the clock. Bet Avery loves that.

WHY are we shooting SO EARLY IN THE CLOCK? Jack misses.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:59 PM PDT reply actions

First all-star mention

I hate the cheat-sheets announcers get... Sergio emulates Jason Williams (supposedly not true at all), Magloire is an all-star, etc.

Whoa, Avery yells loud.

by Mortimer on Apr 7, 2007 6:59 PM PDT reply actions

Diop blows a bunny

and we rebound. Then Sergio throws it away right back to Diop.

Terry hits. 44-29

Please run a play this time!

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 6:59 PM PDT reply actions

Well

we got the opposite. Sergio then Ime then Sergio dribbled away 21 seconds of the clock and Sergio missed a desperation three.

Now Terry misses but Dallas rebounds.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 7:00 PM PDT reply actions

now we are getting Killed

in the hustle dept. That spells disaster for portland

Bucky

by Bucky Blazer on Apr 7, 2007 7:00 PM PDT reply actions

At least half of it

is not even rebound or loose ball hustle, rather shooting silly shots so early and watching them run on us. We're playing right into their hands.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions

George for a three

halfway to halfcourt. Miss. Blazer ball. Timeout.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 7:00 PM PDT reply actions

Oh great....

looks like Freddie may not be coming back. He's reinjured his hand and went back to the locker room.

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 7:03 PM PDT reply actions

Pretty soon

the Gatorade kid will have to play.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions

FUNNY

The Mavs just showed a guy with a sign in the crowd that said, "Hey dad, I TOLD you I would get on TV. You owe me $10!"

Udoka misses a three. Magloire rebounds and is fouled and will shoot.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 7:04 PM PDT reply actions

16 fast break points for Dallas

and zip for the Blazers? Yikes.

by roseburgian on Apr 7, 2007 7:04 PM PDT reply actions

Magloire misses both

44-29 Dallas

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 7:04 PM PDT reply actions

NICE

Sergio played about three seconds of great defense on Harris but then TOTALLY let him go but Mags slides over and picks up a charge! Way to go big fella!

Now LaFrentz loses the ball!

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 7:05 PM PDT reply actions

A few years ago...

I coached sixth graders for the YMCA. The Blazers look kind of like that right now.

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 7:05 PM PDT reply actions

Terry wide open for three

like a layup. 47-29

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 7:05 PM PDT reply actions

George steals from Magloire

and gets it to Terry fouled.

The Mavs announcers say, "Maybe the Mavericks had too much rest in Denver!"

No, you BUFFOONS. Maybe the Blazers are missing HALF OF THEIR ROSTER...namely the HALF THAT PLAYS!

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 7:06 PM PDT reply actions

Oooh

Mavs announcers say there's "Shenanigans" going on between Magloire and Croshere. Bonus question should have been whether one of our playoff contestants would have their name mentioned on TV.

Blazers lose it to Terry, he breaks, and is fouled.

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

we have a Kevin Willis sighting

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 7:08 PM PDT reply actions

Kevin Willis checks in

Second oldest player in NBA history.

Croshere hits two. He was fouled, not Terry.

Jack drives and one.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 7:08 PM PDT reply actions

JACK SAVE US!

You're our only hope!

by Mortimer on Apr 7, 2007 7:08 PM PDT reply actions

What about

LUUUUUUUUKE?

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions

JJ misses the conversion

but Blazers rebound

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 7:09 PM PDT reply actions

Jack to OUtlaw

and Travis fumbles it out of bounds!

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 7:09 PM PDT reply actions

heh

Mike Rice: "Bonzi looked a little heavy against the Blazers last night"

A little? I thought Bonzi was going to eat somebody.

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 7:09 PM PDT reply actions

You just knew

those munchies would catch up with him someday.

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

Willis pick and roll

And he charges into Outlaw. He's lucky his dentures didn't fall out.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 7:10 PM PDT reply actions

Jack to Magloire

Pump fake and Mags finally hits one. 51-33

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 7:10 PM PDT reply actions

Buckner drive

misses. Jack tries to draw a foul on a buzzer jumper...miss.

Halftime. Rockingharder is in trouble. I should have asked whether the Mavs' field goal percentage would DOUBLE our score.

51-33

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

Wow.

It's been fun.

by rockingharder on Apr 7, 2007 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Dodge has an advertisement

about how you should pacify your children by getting a DVD player in back of your mini-van. The slogan, "When your kids get what they want, you'll get what you want."

In my day that would have been a BEATING for the children and that's how you get what you want.

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

Break for my fingers during halftime

Let's hope we can close it a little in the second half.

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

Here we go

Blazer ball. First shot of the 2nd half is worth 20 points.

And LaFrentz hits it! 51-35

Avery calls a 20-second timeout to berate his team for their defense.

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

Oooh

Avery is flat out YELLING at his team. Nice.

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

Oh man

Magloire covered nicely again on Devin Harris and should have drawn the charge but a block is called.

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

Harris misses the first

and hits the second. 52-35

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

Sergio drives

to Jack in the Ime spot for three...miss. But Blazers rebound and Magloire puts it back. 52-37

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

Dirk past Magloire

What do you think is going to happen? DUNK.

Blazers miss.

Dallas drives and a foul on the floor.

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

So lonely

So very lonely

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

Sergio steals!

Jack and Sergio can't figure out what they want to do on offense. Sergio to Ime for three...MISS.

Harris drives off of the long miss and scores and one.

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

I think that most people have turned it off by now

I must admit, I not watching that intently

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 7:33 PM PDT reply actions

Harris misses

56-37

Jack drives, to Magloire, back to Jack, back to Magloire...BLINDFOLD DUNK! 56-39

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

Ohhhhhh

Harris just BAKES Sergio for a layup.

Raef misses from three.

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

Cant make a layup

and cant make a three.

Thats why we only have 39 points

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions

These jerks

Think Magloire musta been hit in the face. NO, it's his TRADEMARK dummies! He covers his face on gimme-dunks!

SHEESH.

by Mortimer on Apr 7, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions

Yah

They don't know anything about us...unsurprisingly.

I guess that's why I try to give respect to other teams and know a little something about them even if everybody else thinks they suck.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions

LaFrentz

forces Dirk into turn around miss.

Sergio to Jack to Ime...drives and MISSES. Ouch.

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

Whats up with Ime

since he came back, he can't hit anything

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 7:35 PM PDT reply actions

Something like

4 for his last 32 now.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions

Harris throws it away

down the baseline. Travis in.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 7:35 PM PDT reply actions

Sergio hits

58-41

Dampier gets his shot stuffed.

Sergio drives, to Jack, to Ime...MISS!

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

Dampier stumbles down the lane

gets the ball and DUNKS! Timeout Portland.

60-41

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

Wow

Sergio drives to Martell on the wing. Martell drives but so slowly that Dallas double covers. Martell gets his pass swatted out of bounds.

Off of the inbounds Jack drives and puts in a layup. 60-43

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

ping pong

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 7:39 PM PDT reply actions

Jack fouls George

Jarrett just doesn't have it defensively tonight,

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

Jarrett looking aggressive

I like aggressive Jarrett

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 7:40 PM PDT reply actions

On offense, yes

This has been one of his better games.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions

offensively

not looking good defensively

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions

That may actually

be one of the more disappointing developments this year. Martell and Joel have to rank higher, but most of us thought Jarrett would be better defensively.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Terry misses

jack gets the long rebound, runs length of the court, and is fouled.

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

JJ hits 2

60-15

Need to be within 10 by the end of...oh, never mind.

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

George against the shot clock

hits. Now Sergio shoots a three with 20 left on our clock. Miss.

Ager fouled on the drive by Martell.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 7:42 PM PDT reply actions

Martell and Sergio

need to go to defense school this offseason

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 7:42 PM PDT reply actions

webster

should be a 2nd year student by now right?

Bucky

by Bucky Blazer on Apr 7, 2007 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions

63-45

Outlaw gets BLOCKED on a jumper by Devean George, who gets the pass to Terry for a layup. 65-45

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

Now Jack hits an off balance jumper

65-47

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

Blazers steal

off a Croshere fumble.

Now Outlaw with ANOTHER shot with 20 left on the clock. Fortunately he hits. 65-49. Timeout.

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

If this is the new Outlaw

I'm not sure that I want to resign him. Long jumpers aren't great shots. Shoot em when thry're open, but EVERY FREAKING TIME YOU GET THE BALL? Seriously

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Jeepers

the Dallas dancers are flat-out wearing underwear.

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

Gotta phone call

back soon

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

LUUUUUKKKKKKEEEE!

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 7:47 PM PDT reply actions

filling in for Dave

Pick and roll, Jack to Luke for the layup.

Ager hits on the other end, travel on Sergio.

Dallas ball.

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 7:48 PM PDT reply actions

a

Ager with the sick dunk WIDE OPEN AGAIN. Jarrett nice drive down the lane, pulled down to the ground by Buckner. JJ to the line for 2. Hits em both.

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 7:49 PM PDT reply actions

Dickau with really dumb foul..

hitting Harris' elbow on the jumper. Harris hits the shot and the free throw.
Outlaw actually passes to Webster, who bricks the three in the corner. Diop bulldozes Dickau, offensive foul.

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 7:51 PM PDT reply actions

Outlaw ANOTHER dumb jumper..

with 20 left on the shot clock, bricks from the foul line. Buckner misses a three, ANOTHER missed jumper by Outlaw. Loose ball foul on Dallas, Portland ball.

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 7:52 PM PDT reply actions

Rice says

Durant is entering the draft.

Bucky

by Bucky Blazer on Apr 7, 2007 7:52 PM PDT reply actions

Portland holding for last shot

pick and roll doesnt work. Jarrett drives on Diop, called for travel although he was raped by Diop. harris misses half courter at the buzzer. 72-53 Dallas at the end of 3.

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 7:53 PM PDT reply actions

Apart from that last drive by Jack,

are the Blazers trying to take it inside at all? I'm only seeing long jumpers?

by roseburgian on Apr 7, 2007 7:55 PM PDT reply actions

Jack is being aggressive...

everyone else is jacking em up.

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions

fat guys dancing..

ick.

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 7:55 PM PDT reply actions

and thanks, by the by,

for the commentary. :)

by roseburgian on Apr 7, 2007 7:56 PM PDT reply actions

OK, back

Did I miss anything?

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

see above

not really much

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions

Hmmmm

Dickau bricks and Blazers foul on the rebound. Sounds about the same to me

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

Harris wide open in corner..

hits the two. Blazers right back down, Martell fadeaway three, HITS! Steal by Jamaal. Blazers miss two shots, loose ball foul on Raef.

On a side note, Freddie is back in, so the injury must not be terrible.

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 7:57 PM PDT reply actions

You go, Dave!

It would be nice to have somebody else do the commentary for a while...

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

I dont mind finishing this one out..

if you'd like a break.

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Please

Do the honors. I'll just make side comments. I know there are people in Canada and Botswana who appreciate it.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions

You can tell

Dirk is just taking this game really relaxed. He hasn't looked really active all night.

Ooooh...Blazers get an and one.

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

Freddie comletes three point play

Martell rebound on the other end. Illegal pick on Raef, he fouls out.

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 8:00 PM PDT reply actions

No truth to the rumor

That Darius was part of that quarter-break Dallas dance team.

Raef fouls out!

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 8:00 PM PDT reply actions

That made me giggle

Darius, Darius...

What's gonna happen.

by Mortimer on Apr 7, 2007 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions

That contract

is the elephant in the closet for the Blazers. At least Zach's we might be able to deal should we so choose. Having Darius right now looks a lot like forfeiting 10-15% of our cap.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Wow

I saw four Blazers in there. How could none of them react to the ball?

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 8:01 PM PDT reply actions

They should call this

the "Nobody Cares" bowl

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 8:02 PM PDT reply actions

Dirk just shot that shot

like he was warming up in the gym. And not even seriously warming up either.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions

Dallas knows its in the bag..

I expect that Dirk is done after the timeout.

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Nice pass from Dirk to Diop for the layin

Freddie missed elbow jumper, Dallas spreads the floor. Dirk misses jumper, Dallas rebound. Dirk airball on the fingeroll, but Diop gets the board and fouled on teh putback. Going to the line for two.

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 8:02 PM PDT reply actions

Great Idea:

A Darius/Bonzi hot dog eating contest.

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 8:03 PM PDT reply actions

Yah

If we were back in the old D&D days I'd say they both had Shorts of Charisma, -4.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Diop at the line

this should be interesting

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 8:04 PM PDT reply actions

Dirk's Averages

At least Dirk's ppg and rpg averages are taking a hit this game.

EAT THAT LEDERHOSEN EATING KRAUT!

I lived in Germany for most of last season and there were lots of cheesy Dirk commercials. He didn't seem AS big as you'd think he'd be, but he had lots of public service announcement commercials about drugs and going to school.

He winked at kids a lot.

by Mortimer on Apr 7, 2007 8:05 PM PDT reply actions

Diop misses a pair...

Mags for the board. Nice Mags hook on the other end.

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 8:05 PM PDT reply actions

Nice move by Magloire

in the post. It seems to take him about 20 minutes to warm up

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 8:06 PM PDT reply actions

Sick, Sick, Sick

Terry for three at the buzzer.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 8:06 PM PDT reply actions

fun NBA fact

Eddy Curry (yes THAT Eddy Curry) just made a 3 at the buzzer to send the Knicks into overtime with the Bucks. Curry is 15-18 from the field and has 39 points. Wow.

by jksnake99 on Apr 7, 2007 8:06 PM PDT reply actions

The perception of that deal

has changed over the year. Remember at the beginning of the season people were ready to butcher Isiah for it. Now it looks better as long as that pick doesn't end up top three.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions

That's more like it Travis!

He finally drove. Hit too.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 8:06 PM PDT reply actions

not really a drive

more like dribbling around in a circle.

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions

Terry drains the three over JJ

Outlaw dribbles for 20 seconds not even looking to pass and hits a jumper. Terry misses a quick three, Dickau rebounds, but misses long three on the other end.

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 8:07 PM PDT reply actions

DAN

from like 82 feet out. Misses badly.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 8:07 PM PDT reply actions

Dickau drives and is fouled..

going to the line for 2 after the TO.

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 8:07 PM PDT reply actions

Webster on Harris

I love Webshooter, but Harris is not a good match up for the boy...

by Mortimer on Apr 7, 2007 8:08 PM PDT reply actions

Don't mean to be mean

but the last good defensive matchup I saw for Martell was back in Summer League. And that's taking into account his improved defense.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions

I would have to agree

Of course, I didn't see summer league, so perhaps I've never seen a good defensive matchup for him.

During the off-season, I wonder how someone like Webster practices defense. You can shoot in a gym and practice offense 24 hrs a day, but working on actual defense and working on defensive reaction time and staying in front of your man...

There's gotta be some kind of obvious drill I'm forgetting.

by Mortimer on Apr 7, 2007 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions

He needs

to open a day care for 2-3 year olds full of hazardous materials, open sockets, and unguarded stairwells. "Go Martell! Go!"

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions

I can't believe

Golden State is going to cough up the playoffs again. I feel bad for them. But three behind in the loss column is a lot with 7-8 games left.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 8:10 PM PDT reply actions

gosh

the last time GS made the playoffs, which isnt hard to do in the NBA, I was in middle school.

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions

Danger Dan hits 1/2

Croshere bricks at end of shot clock. Out of bounds, Blazers ball, but Harris steals breakaway dunk.

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 8:12 PM PDT reply actions

Sergio's clapping

Clued Harris to where the pass was going. VAT A ROOKIE.

by Mortimer on Apr 7, 2007 8:12 PM PDT reply actions

Outlaw misses top of key jumper

early in clock again. Dallas rebound, slows down the other way. Illegal pick by Dampier. Luke back in.

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 8:13 PM PDT reply actions

LUUUUUUKE!

He should have finished his training with Yoda before he came though.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Travis

had to be told to shoot it there. But this time he was open and the shot was right.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 8:14 PM PDT reply actions

Stel by Outlaw

another jumper early in the clock. This one goes in. Terry misses on other end, another early jumper by Travis goes in from same spot.

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 8:14 PM PDT reply actions

outlaw

shooting over 50% tonight

Bucky

by Bucky Blazer on Apr 7, 2007 8:14 PM PDT reply actions

LOL

Sergio half looked like he was thinking about lobbing it to Luke for an alley-oop. That would have been a bad idea.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 8:14 PM PDT reply actions

OH

What the heck was that awful transition defense by Sergio?

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 8:15 PM PDT reply actions

Martell misses from the corner..

nobody gets back, and Terry fouled on fast break, AND one. Free throw after the break. Why do the Blazers have so much trouble getting back?

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 8:15 PM PDT reply actions

just checking in

And glad to see that you guys are sticking with this game. I watched for a few minutes, but couldn't stomach much more. Dave, your words about Travis have been ringing in my head through these last few games. If he gets the ball he shoots.

by jc burg on Apr 7, 2007 8:17 PM PDT reply actions

Did they have to remind us that we get the

Spurs on Monday. Hopefully, Roy-Bot will be back.

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 8:17 PM PDT reply actions

What the heck?

There were all kinds of Stormtroopers and stuff out there on the court. What was that about?

Stormtroopers have little relationship to the Mavericks tonight. The Mavericks can shoot.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 8:18 PM PDT reply actions

Stern's Empire

Stern left a garrison to watch Cuban.

by Mortimer on Apr 7, 2007 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions

That was not part of our deal!

I have altered it. Pray that I do not alter it any further.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions

Tee hee

Combining Blazers and Empire strikes Back is a match made in heaven.

by Mortimer on Apr 7, 2007 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions

This game...

...needs to be tivo'd and fast forwarded.

by Mortimer on Apr 7, 2007 8:19 PM PDT reply actions

Jeepers

how many people tipped that loose ball?

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 8:19 PM PDT reply actions

Terry misses the FT

board by LUKE, but Martell brick the three in the corner. Ager misses layup, ANOTHER board by Luke. Freddie fouled at the rim on the break, going to the line for two.

He throws that down if he's not hurt. Hits both FTs

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 8:19 PM PDT reply actions

Come on guys

get it under 10

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 8:20 PM PDT reply actions

Schenser stuffs Croshere

shot clock violation.

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 8:20 PM PDT reply actions

I'm proud

The blazers forced Avery JOhnson to use his starters..... and its a nice defensive game on Dallas. Boy if we had Brandon's 20, we would be close

by Blazerhopeful on Apr 7, 2007 8:20 PM PDT reply actions

NICE DEFENSE

Schenscher with the block to cap it off. But Outlaw needs to be zapped with a cattle prod every time he saves it under the opponent's bucket like that.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 8:20 PM PDT reply actions

Now Luke gets stuffed...

at least he's getting noticed. Blazers get it back, down 13, Martell hits a two.

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 8:21 PM PDT reply actions

Why don't they try to get

Martell more shots like that? Again...it doesn't have to be a three or a layup. He can hit mid range.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 8:21 PM PDT reply actions

EXACTLY

It's either a 3 or a semi-isolation. He can hit those midrange ones all day, and it's a much easier shot to get open for! Roy makes hay with it every day...

He needs to work a LOT on getting his own shot off, but the team can help by getting him the ball for easier shots that he can consistently hit better than most of our guys...

by Mortimer on Apr 7, 2007 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions

Oooh

We may put it within 10 after all.

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 8:22 PM PDT reply actions

Barrea fould by Luke on the drive...

Mavs finally put in the scrubs. Barrea hits 1/2, Blazers down 12 with 36 seconds to go. Lets get it under ten.

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 8:22 PM PDT reply actions

LUKE'S GETTING STUFFED.

Buster.

by Mortimer on Apr 7, 2007 8:22 PM PDT reply actions

geez

lots of big numbers around the NBA today:

46 pts, 16 rebs, 10 dimes for Vince Carter

37 pts, 11 rebs for Jamison

43 pts (17-20 fgs) and 13 rebs for Eddy Curry

34 pts (5 threes) for Nate Robinson

more expected big games from Rashard Lewis (35) and Dwight Howard (31)

by jksnake99 on Apr 7, 2007 8:23 PM PDT reply actions

update:

Kidd also had a triple double (10 pts, 18 asts, 16 rebs).

Kidd and Carter are the first teammates with 3-Ds in the same game since MJ and Pip in 1989.

by jksnake99 on Apr 7, 2007 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions

Ooh,

loose ball fould, Martell at the line for two. He hits both. 10 point game D-FENCE!

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 8:23 PM PDT reply actions

Well, Buckner hits the two

so there goes that, Dickau misses at the buzzer. Mavs by 12 is the final.

Dave
Addicted to Quack

Not bad, for a pack of roaches.

by David Piper on Apr 7, 2007 8:24 PM PDT reply actions

NOOOO

Danger Dan misses the last shot. We coulda been a contender!

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 8:24 PM PDT reply actions

only lost by 12 and held them to 86

Cant complain , we dont have our top 3 offensive weapons.

Bucky

by Bucky Blazer on Apr 7, 2007 8:24 PM PDT reply actions

Thanks everyone

especially to DuckBlazer for the heroic late game commentary. It was a tough game but that was expected. Hopefully the Clutch-o-Matic will be back against San Antonio on Monday and we can have more fun.

--Dave

by Dave on Apr 7, 2007 8:25 PM PDT reply actions