Back in Portland.....

[Tunchi]

The Rose Garden crowds have looked "subdued" all season long, at least on TV. Definitely not the home court advantage we've had in years past.

What you think changed?

 

[PDXFonz]

What you think changed?

A substantial portion of the non-diehards did not think this was a season worth cheering for. I bet it will be back in full effect next season.

 

[BigGameDamian]

People in LA don't care about the Clippers for the most part. This is s Lakers town even when they suck.

Tell that to Fred Savage and Billy Crystal.

 

[noknobs]

What you think changed?

Expectations. And the fact a significant portion of the team that we rooted for last year is now gone, replaced with a bunch of guys that the casual fan may not have even heard of. I think the playoff crowd should be pretty good though.

 

[oldmangrouch]

What you think changed?

Diminished expectations. You also have the folks who are "player" fans rather than "team" fans. All the new faces tend to push them away.

 

[oldmangrouch]

Expectations. And the fact a significant portion of the team that we rooted for last year is now gone, replaced with a bunch of guys that the casual fan may not have even heard of. I think the playoff crowd should be pretty good though.

Hey....you beat me to it!

 

[oldmangrouch]

Tell that to Fred Savage and Billy Crystal.

"Who?" and "is he still alive?"

 

[Draco]

If the Blazers lose tonight; there will be very little interest in game 3. I'd expect stub hub to get flooded with tickets.

The only chance of excitement is to win either tonight; or two of the next 4 games. If there's a game 6 in Portland fans would be very excited.

Blazer fans aren't the passionate never say die legends we like to remember from our youth. Timber fans are more dedicated. If the Blazers win, like the majority of NBA teams, there will be excitement.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

"Who?" and "is he still alive?"

Your Savage beats are Crystal clear

Those two guys know better than anyone that it's a Lakers town...

 

[BlazerWookee]

My enthusiasm has been sorely dampened by the theft of my cell phone and tablet. Fucking tweekers, taking advantage of too-trusting drunks. I have my replacement phone, may not get another tablet. It's the photos I'm most upset about. Tons of them that weren't backed up, and I didn't realize until it was too late that backups haven't been happening automatically since I last upgraded. I'll be much more up for tonight's game, though! Let's go Blazers!

 

[BlazerWookee]

If the Blazers lose tonight; there will be very little interest in game 3. I'd expect stub hub to get flooded with tickets.

The only chance of excitement is to win either tonight; or two of the next 4 games. If there's a game 6 in Portland fans would be very excited.

Blazer fans aren't the passionate never say die legends we like to remember from our youth. Timber fans are more dedicated. If the Blazers win, like the majority of NBA teams, there will be excitement.

Gimme back my towel, I won't have you throwing it in for me, thank you very much.

 

[BlazerWookee]

I think its the scheduling. We didn't know our opponent until Wednesday, the game was on a Sunday night which is kind of weird too. First home game is on a Saturday night. Just weird vibes all around.

Plus 7:30 tipoff kinda sucks, too...

 

[BlazerWookee]

What you think changed?

4/5 of the starting lineup?

 

[Orion Bailey]

Why? There's a legit 1% chance memphis can even win. If there ever was a surefire 100% win in a series, it's SA. lol. I wouldn't waste my money on that either, I'd wait until the playoffs actually start.

Had nothing to do with that. I watched highlights and the fans where there for the bulk of the game but left early. Had more to do with thinking that SA fans are loyal and its a single sport town like us, so I fully expected in the first game for them to stick around until; the clock ticked to zero and give a nice cheer. But I think its expected down there now, so ....

 

[Strenuus]

Had nothing to do with that. I watched highlights and the fans where there for the bulk of the game but left early. Had more to do with thinking that SA fans are loyal and its a single sport town like us, so I fully expected in the first game for them to stick around until; the clock ticked to zero and give a nice cheer. But I think its expected down there now, so ....

Unfortuantely, I think the match up and odds have a lot to do with it. Not saying it's right, but that's what it feels like.