Game Thread GAME# 25: ROCKETS @ BLAZERS - DECEMBER 9, 2017 - SATURDAY, 7:00 PM (PST), NBCSNW

[blue9]

I don't know that you can whine about free throw disparity when 50% (okay, 46.6%) of your shots are 3-pointers.

 

[illmatic99]

Zach with 3 blocks in 18 minutes off the bench and a +6.

He's our future unicorn.

 

[Gronk Brady]

I put this loss on Stotts... why did Meyers or Collins not play in 4th... Rockets were driving to hoop at will... would have been nice to have some size in the paint... also both players are a 3pt threat and open up offense

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

He's our future unicorn.

Slow your role on that one. I loved what I saw but he needs to show he can put the ball in the basket before we can dub him a future unicorn!

 

[Chris Craig]

We had the game man. Pissed it away.

 

[ripcityboy]

I have to wonder at what point Olshey looks at CJ as expendable. He's got to find a way to bring more talent in this team even if it's at the expense of the current core.

 

[illmatic99]

Also.

Never every wear these ugly ass jerseys again.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

That was a great game.

 

[LuckyShot]

That was a great game.

Aaaand /endthread

 

[rotary111]

Just finished the game.

Zach looked like he belonged and Myle had his best game in a long time. I'll take it.

In my opinion this is our best loss ... if there is such a thing.

 

[Rhal]

I don't know that you can whine about free throw disparity when 50% (okay, 46.6%) of your shots are 3-pointers.

They shot 30 more FTs then we did, we shot 16 more 3 attempts then they did.

 

[theprunetang]

The hilarious thing is that people on clutch fans are complaining about the refs. Fucking dicks.

 

[Chris Craig]

The hilarious thing is that people on clutch fans are complaining about the refs. Fucking dicks.

Doesn't suprise me

 

[DUB]

If any of you basketball junkies still haven't got your fix, there's an Australian National Basketball League game starting right about now.

Joe Ingles', and former Trail Blazer Luke Schenscher's home town Adelaide 36ers take on the league leading New Zealand Breakers.

If you can handle the drop in skill, and the bricked wide open jumpshots (I really struggle with it), tune in for a hard fought, physical game; with former NBA player Josh Childress, and refs who all have Napoleon complexes.

http://pages.nbl.com.au/tv/

I talk it down, but it's physical, passing, up tempo, team basketball.

 

[DreamKillah]

These bić refs killed my lucky hat . . .

 

[ripcityboy]

If any of you basketball junkies still haven't got your fix, there's an Australian National Basketball League game starting right about now.

Joe Ingles', and former Trail Blazer Luke Schenscher's home town Adelaide 36ers take on the league leading New Zealand Breakers.

If you can handle the drop in skill, and the bricked wide open jumpshots (I really struggle with it), tune in for a hard fought, physical game; with former NBA player Josh Childress, and refs who all have Napoleon complexes.

http://pages.nbl.com.au/tv/

I talk it down, but it's physical, passing, up tempo, team basketball.

Thanks. But think I'll pass this time. Might catch some AFL though. Such an awesome sport.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Jason Quick saying we won this game on a moral victory.

 

[tester551]

They should never where them again

The red jerseys used to be my favorite. These ones just suck.

 

[DUB]

Thanks. But think I'll pass this time. Might catch some AFL though. Such an awesome sport.

I find Australia Football to be very similar to basketball, but with kicking instead of shooting, and tackles instead of steals.

Lots of good AFL players were also good basketball players. Patty Mills would have been an AFL first round draft pick if he had have chosen football over basketball.

 

[jlprk]

http://pages.nbl.com.au/tv/

These blurry white runts play hard! Who is Soby Sosa? And why is everything blurry down under?

 

[jlprk]

The Adelaide 36ers lead by 11 at the end of the 3rd, which is nothing to brag about when you have a 36-man team.

 

[jlprk]

Australian rules are weird. I like 36 on 5, but the 7-quarter standard wears on me. It's only 4 in America.

 

[jlprk]

1:03 left, half of the NZ players have fouled out, and they're behind only 3.

Later...All 36 sneak out of the building with a 3-point win to some boos.

Actually, the home team won. They do the entertainment well--like American commentators, one with a strong black accent using black expressions. American music at timeouts, like Elvis' Hound Dog. Many foul outs, each with "Hit the Road, Jack," another strong American song.

 

[THE HCP]

I feel sorry for Chris Paul. He's just not that good no matter how much he tries.

Sigh

 

[THE HCP]

Not impressed with Rockets

Sigh

 

[THE HCP]

He has given it all for 13 years and can't get to Conf Finals.

And Adam Morrison has 2 championship rings. Your point being?

 

[DUB]

The Adelaide 36ers lead by 11 at the end of the 3rd, which is nothing to brag about when you have a 36-man team.

Just as the Philadelphia 76ers are named after the Declaration of Independence, the Adelaide 36ers are named after the Proclaimation of South Australia in 1836.

In the late 90's the 76ers threatened to sue the 36ers, but withdrew their complaint after the origin of the name was explained. The LA Lakers also threatened to sue the South Melbourne Lakers FC, and forced them to change their name.

 

[DUB]

1:03 left, half of the NZ players have fouled out, and they're behind only 3.

And the refs all falling for the Kiwi flopping.

Later...All 36 sneak out of the building with a 3-point win to some boos.

The boos were for the refs. We boo the refs/umpires more than the opposition here (in all sports).

Actually, the home team won. They do the entertainment well--like American commentators, one with a strong black accent using black expressions. American music at timeouts, like Elvis' Hound Dog. Many foul outs, each with "Hit the Road, Jack," another strong American song.

The American commentators are former NBL players; former Arizona State PF Shawn Redhage, and former Alabama State PG Corey "Homicide" Williams.

 

[jlprk]

Just as the Philadelphia 76ers are named after the Declaration of Independence, the Adelaide 36ers are named after the Proclaimation of South Australia in 1836.

In the late 90's the 76ers threatened to sue the 36ers, but withdrew their complaint after the origin of the name was explained. The LA Lakers also threatened to sue the South Melbourne Lakers FC, and forced them to change their name.

The NBA should be ashamed. This sounds David Sternian.

And the refs all falling for the Kiwi flopping.

It was acting befitting a 7th-grade stage. No, worse. 4th-grade. Really. I mean, it was laughable even BEFORE you saw it in slow motion.

 

[Mediocre Man]