BLAZERS @ SIXERS 03.18.2013 GAME THREAD – 4:00PM

[BlazerBeav]

It was right there - I'd take that shot every time.

 

[MadeFromDust]

From here on out, Lillard is our guy in those situations. Period.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Normally I would say give it to Dame, but that was the right call. against Hawes
Too bad. Good game plus we need our pick. Jrue Holliday 17th pick in the draft. He was a raw for a couple years but paid off. We need one of those but at SG

 

[illmatic99]

By my count, Dame was 5-5 in the quarter.

Give him the fucking ball.

 

[KingSpeed]

Aldridge should've made that shot. I'm heartbroken.

 

[BlazerBeav]

ugh, why do we just never seem to go to Lillard?

We went to the Western Conference player of the week, leading scorer in the game, just didn't drop.

 

[mgb]

Great shot by LMA just couldn't go down, fuck that is a HEARTBREAKER!

True.

 

[PapaG]

It was right there - I'd take that shot every time.

That looked good. I'll take that shot at the end of a game. I do wonder if the miss means Lillard gets ISO at the end of the next close game. May as well give him a chance to create a shot for himself or a teammate.

 

[B-Roy]

I'm happy with the game. Win or lose, it's a good situation for the Blazers to be in.

The only negative thing now is that we're going to hear all the Aldridge detractors come out again (despite the crazy game he played).

 

[mgb]

Aldridge should've made that shot. I'm heartbroken.

It was a good try. Win most of the times.

 

[KingSpeed]

What the fuck happened? I have no TV or radio!

down 5, Aldridge hits off balance three

Sixers make two FTs

Lillard hits three to cut it to one

Sixers throw the ball out of bounds

Aldridge calmly backs Hawes into the paint and takes a 11 foot turnaround jumpshot that should've gone in but didn't

Devastating

 

[illmatic99]

At least the second time now that Dame has led a flurry back in the last min to not get a look. WTF is Stotts doing?

 

[Boise Blazer]

There is something to be said about going with the hot hand. That and Lillard can create so much better. But it was a good shot by LMA. Tough call.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

A real all star would have made that shot.

 

[PapaG]

At least the second time now that Dame has led a flurry back in the last min to not get a look. WTF is Stotts doing?

Without LMA's miracle 3, there would have been no last shot attempt. The Blazers were lucky to have a chance at the end.

 

[PapaG]

LMA is the first player this season with back-to-back 30/10 games.

Tough miss at the end. I swore it was in.

 

[VenomXL]

Crazy finish. Great games by LA and Lillard.

 

[B-Roy]

At least the second time now that Dame has led a flurry back in the last min to not get a look. WTF is Stotts doing?

Stotts gave all the close game shots to Lillard at the beginning of the season. He went with who he thought had a better match up tonight. Aldridge had a great look, didn't go down. Can't blame him.

 

[KingSpeed]

Remember when used to WIN all the close games? We were like 8-1.

If we lose tomorrow, I wave the white flag.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

I'm happy with the game. Win or lose, it's a good situation for the Blazers to be in.

The only negative thing now is that we're going to hear all the Aldridge detractors come out again (despite the crazy game he played).

Anyone who has anything bad to say about Aldridge after tonight's game is only doing it for effect.

By the way--since I didn't actually get to watch the game--was there a reason Hickson only played 16 minutes? Was he hurt, or ineffective, or what?

 

[SlyPokerDog]

LMA is the worst player this season with back-to-back 30/10 games.

FTFY

 

[illmatic99]

And if we decide to go to LA , why was Hickson not in there to rebound a potential miss?

I'm putting some of this blame on Stotts here. Really don't agree with his coaching in the last minute.

 

[mgb]

Man just off. So close. And Matthew fought hard to get a chance to put it in.

 

[B-Roy]

Remember when used to WIN all the close games? We were like 8-1.

If we lose tomorrow, I wave the white flag.

Every time you say this, the Blazers win.

Every time you start gaining confidence, they lose.

You should try being more like MIXUM.

 

[Darkwebs]

If only Wes or Nic could've shot a little better tonight, we would've won this game.

 

[B-Roy]

Anyone who has anything bad to say about Aldridge after tonight's game is only doing it for effect.

By the way--since I didn't actually get to watch the game--was there a reason Hickson only played 16 minutes? Was he hurt, or ineffective, or what?

He was terrible. And the matchups were not right.

 

[BigGameDamian]

I'm happy with the game. Win or lose, it's a good situation for the Blazers to be in.

The only negative thing now is that we're going to hear all the Aldridge detractors come out again (despite the crazy game he played).

That's Horseshit, The Blazers need every game they can get if they want to make the playoffs..

 

[KingSpeed]

One of Lillard's best lines of the season:

27 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists

 

[SlyPokerDog]

If we lose tomorrow, I'll ride the white horse .

FTFY



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[illmatic99]

Fuck, Dame's missed FT was the difference in the game.