Game 1: Blazers vs Rockets - Game Thread

[Entity]

1) Blazer fans are BANDWAGONERS!

Welcome, four-post.

Like 5 minutes into the game, when the Blazers were getting raped, they started "BOOING" the Blazers.

I've never known the crowd to ever boo the Blazers, even the Jail Blazers. They were booing the refs, whether or not they actually deserved it. I don't care.

2) Blazers were nervous as hell
3) Great job of attacking Yao in the first quarter as that brought them a bit closer. They should've kept running the pick and roll, Yao wouldve eventually gotten his 2nd.
4) Where was the front on Yao? I was surprised Yao got the ball cleanly in the post. Pryzbilla was playing with ease
5) Aaron brooks raped Blake

Yes.

Again, too many people think Blazers are gonna win. Even ESPN predicted the Blazers to take it in 6 games. Why are people considering the Rockets as underdogs?

Because that's been the trend. It looks like you finally have a shot here. Congrats.

 

[Umair1]

Welcome, four-post.

Bro, I've been a member of JustBball, Sportstwo since December of 2005. I lost my password to my other account so I am temporarily using this one till I recover the other password.

Because that's been the trend. It looks like you finally have a shot here. Congrats.

What trend? Rockets were considered the favorites when they were 5th seed against the 4th seeded Mavs in 2005. I'm just saying, ESPN and other sources have been predicting the Rockets to lose in 6 or 7 games.

 

[Entity]

What trend? Rockets were considered the favorites when they were 5th seed against the 4th seeded Mavs in 2005. I'm just saying, ESPN and other sources have been predicting the Rockets to lose in 6 or 7 games.

The six straight 1st-round-and-out trend, even after that amazing 22-game winning streak. BTW, I've predicted one title for the Rockets before Yao is done. Not this year, but maybe soon if you get fair trade value for T-Mac. You guys are better without him.

 

[Umair1]

The six straight 1st-round-and-out trend, even after that amazing 22-win streak. BTW, I've predicted one title for the Rockets before Yao is done. Not this year, but maybe soon if you get fair trade value for T-Mac. You guys are better without him.

LOL. 1st round exits > No playoffs at all. But seriously Blazers haven't done anything in the playoffs to be getting these considerations as "favorites" in the series. Lack of experience, not being in playoffs in like 5 years are something to consider when picking a favorite.

 

[Entity]

Portland was crushing almost everyone leading up to the playoffs. 7 blowouts in their last 11 games. It's not like anyone was predicting a sweep. Who knows, the fat lady hasn't sung yet. I don't expect to lose on Tuesday, even if we never win another game.

 

[OddEnormous]

LOL. 1st round exits > No playoffs at all.

Uh, not really.

 

[Umair1]

Uh, not really.

Yes, really. I'd much rather watch my team compete in the playoffs (Game 7, Game 7, Game 6) rather than no playoffs at all.

 

[ehizzy3]

whos the first point guard off the bench tuesday? bayless or sergio?

 

[MAS RipCity]

bayless should start, he is the only one who can stick with brooks, blake was trying but it was painful to watch

 

[Entity]

Actually, the Blazers have done more in the playoffs since the last time Houston won a series than Houston has, and has missed just as many playoffs. But it's hard to argue who the better team is right now after a game like that.

Despite that, I still have faith in the Blazers. I hope they've really taken something from this game and use it soon.

 

[OddEnormous]

Yes, really.

Uh, not really.

It's not dude.

 

[igotask8board]

Blazers fans just remember you have a young team, rich owner, and cap space for the next two seasons with many picks. Trades and signings will probably land you a very good PG and your team will be in contention soon.

 

[pakman22]

Uh, not really.

It's not dude.

So you're telling me Blazers had a better past few years of not even making it to the playoffs vs. Rockets who went to the playoffs and lost in first round?

A team that didn't make playoffs is better than a team who did and lost in first round... i mean, seriously?

lol, i just dont get how you can possibly think that.

Actually, the Blazers have done more in the playoffs since the last time Houston won a series than Houston has, and has missed just as many playoffs. But it's hard to argue who the better team is right now after a game like that.

Despite that, I still have faith in the Blazers. I hope they've really taken something from this game and use it soon.

aaaaaand Rockets have won 2 championship, Blazers 1
and Rockets' are more recent!

 

[MrJayremmie]

I really thought the first game will decide the series, now I hope i'm wrong. I have a feelin i'm not, though. I was antsy about this game all day and had a strange feeling, but not in my wildest dreams did I think they'd manhandle us.

My prediction was either Blazers in 7 or Rockets in 6. This was the reason I didn't want to play Houston... damn. One fucking Free Throw away from being a 3 seed and playing NO and gettin' out of the Lakers bracket and not having to play Houston. Damn... but its our own fault, especially because of that Clipper game we lost *shiver*.

Anyway, lets hope the Blazers bounce back and show some pride during Game 2. That was embarassing.

GO BLAZERS! Losing this game isn't the end of the world as long as we win Game 2. Game 2 is the make or break game for this (wonderful) season.

 

[Nikolokolus]

whos the first point guard off the bench tuesday? bayless or sergio?

Ugh. can the choice be "neither?"

 

[MARIS61]

whos the first point guard off the bench tuesday? bayless or sergio?

Neither did anything to suggest Bayless is more than a garbage time option.

Our measly 12 assists coupled with Nate not playing Sergio the way he had been when we were winning 10 of 11 games certainly says Sergio should get big minutes early in Tuesday's game if Blake can't get a team offense going.

 

[MrJayremmie]

Neither did anything to suggest Bayless is more than a garbage time option.

Our measly 12 assists coupled with Nate not playing Sergio the way he had been when we were winning 10 of 11 games certainly says Sergio should get big minutes early in Tuesday's game if Blake can't get a team offense going.

Good point. I'd go with Bayless and see if he can somewhat contain Brooks.

 

[drexlersdad]

LOL. 1st round exits > No playoffs at all.

yeah you got a few extra games. congrats.

 

[alex42083]

whos the first point guard off the bench tuesday? bayless or sergio?

I don't think we should panic and suddenly change things up that got us here. If Houston doesn't shoot 1,000 percent in the first quarter, we're not deflated and we're in the game IMO. Just continue to stick to what got us here, and Game 2 will be much different.

 

[Natebishop3]

Bayless is not a good option at this point. He hasn't been able to get his shot back yet, so right now he'd be a liability. At least Steve can shoot.

 

[Sinobas]

Uh, not really.

It's not dude.

Uhh...duuuh, I think the Blazers are the same good as they were last year dude!

 

[PapaG]

A day later, and I'm still trying to figure out WTF happened last night. It was surreal. Was Telfair running the point? Was Charles Smith the leading scorer? Tell me that was a nightmare last night, and that the game is really tonight.

 

[THE HCP]

What a difference a year makes!!!!!!!!!!