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Tortimer said:
You don't need Roy back in. The bench brought them back and Nate should leave them in. Roy and the rest of the starters had their chance for over 3 qtr's.
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But how do you explain Frye and Ike in instead of Przy?
 
I feel much better with the Blazers making this run at the end and think the Blazers will feel better about themselves and less likely to let this carry over to the next game(s).
 
Good thought Jerryd, but just a touch too high.
 
mgb said:
I feel much better with the Blazers making this run at the end and think the Blazers will feel better about themselves and less likely to let this carry over to the next game(s).
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:check:
 
Rudy missing that 3 was huge... it would have cut the lead to 8 and it would have let Oden foul out a minute or two later. :) Oden did have a couple of nice no-calls that kept him in there for longer than he probably deserved.

Roy was just... off tonight. He seemed more concerned with talking than playing. I wouldn't be shocked if the injury earlier in the game was bugging him.

The shooting guards for the Blazers were pretty bad tonight. 5-18 from the field (as of this writing) including 0-5 from threes.

Also: KG's behavior is just bizarre. I don't know that making his teammates cry is a very good move. Haha.

Ed O.
 
I like how Jerryd didn't let KG intimidate him at the end there.
 
mgb said:
I feel much better with the Blazers making this run at the end and think the Blazers will feel better about themselves and less likely to let this carry over to the next game(s).
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Why? Roy got benched after leading the team to 6 straight wins, Oden fouled out, and Nate gave up on the game.

This is the worst game I can remember in some time. Is Nate losing the team?
 
PapaG said:
The bench did their job and are now going against the Celtic starters.

Flame away, but Nate gave up on a winnable game. That cannot be excused.
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Come on, do you really think it was winnable? We got back semi back in it against their subs, but once their starters came in it was the same as before and our starters wouldn't have changed that if anything they would have had dead legs. Save them for the next game.
 
PapaG said:
The bench did their job and are now going against the Celtic starters.

Flame away, but Nate gave up on a winnable game. That cannot be excused.
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The Blazers' starters got their teeth kicked in all game. Why would it be different at the end? If it weren't for the bench in the fourth it would still be 20+.

Nate didn't give up on anything. It was just one of those nights.

Ed O.
 
If I learned one thing from this game, it is that ESPN needs to instruct their camera crew to avoid Kendrick Perkins' face. I don't know if I will be able to sleep tonight. Bogeyman. Scary.
 
mgb said:
Come on, do you really think it was winnable? We got back semi back in it against their subs, but once their starters came in it was the same as before and our starters wouldn't have changed that if anything they would have had dead legs. Save them for the next game.
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Are you saying a team that shoots as well as the Blazers can't get hot and get a few stops on defense?

I think it was a bad move by Nate, and clearly he gave up on the game.
 
I'm sold that Bayless IS what this team needs right now. Trade Frye, Sergio and... yes... Webster. I've been a years long 'trade outlaw' guy, but now I see that I was mistaken.
 
PapaG said:
This is the worst game I can remember in some time. Is Nate losing the team?
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Did you watch the first game of this season? When the team was embarrassed and Oden got injured?

C'mon. This isn't anything as bad as that.

Ed O.
 
Ed O said:
The Blazers' starters got their teeth kicked in all game. Why would it be different at the end? If it weren't for the bench in the fourth it would still be 20+.

Nate didn't give up on anything. It was just one of those nights.

Ed O.
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Roy didn't get his teeth kicked in. He's the only one who actually showed some fight, and NateCheeks sits him on the bench as the second unit makes turnover after turnover in an 11-13 point game.
 
Drink Your Milkshake said:
I'm sold that Bayless IS what this team needs right now. Trade Frye, Sergio and... yes... Webster. I've been a years long 'trade outlaw' guy, but now I see that I was mistaken.
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What does Webster have to do with Bayless doing reasonably well in garbage time?

Ed O.
 
PapaG said:
Roy didn't get his teeth kicked in. He's the only one who actually showed some fight, and NateCheeks sits him on the bench as the second unit makes turnover after turnover in an 11-13 point game.
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He was part of the run where the team got blasted. He repeatedly took it inside and was unable to score. He shot 3-11 from the floor.

You did watch the game, right? :)

Ed O.
 
Is it just me of does Nate need to whipe that HUGE frown off his face whenever were trailing in a game?
 
Ed O said:
Did you watch the first game of this season? When the team was embarrassed and Oden got injured?

C'mon. This isn't anything as bad as that.

Ed O.
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I am embarrassed for Nate. Not his best effort at all. Pulling the PG in the second quarter directly led to two fast break dunks due to confusion by Roy and Rudy on rotating back on defense.

The "big" unit was a total failure tonight and allowed the Celtics to get in a groove.
 
In those 6 minutes, Bayless showed how much better he is over Blake and Sergio. I would choose to keep Sergio for his passing and connection with Rudy.
nate, do not be a stubborn ass, play Bayless. We need some swag on this team.
 
PapaG said:
I am embarrassed for Nate. Not his best effort at all. Pulling the PG in the second quarter directly led to two fast break dunks due to confusion by Roy and Rudy on rotating back on defense.

The "big" unit was a total failure tonight and allowed the Celtics to get in a groove.
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He tried something different after Boston was killing us on the boards because we were too small.

I TOTALLY agree that the no-PG lineup blew up in our face, but I don't blame Nate for giving it a shot.

Ed O.
 
I would rather die a slow and painful death than be a boston sports fan. Worst fans in the history of the universe.
 
RISE WITH IT said:
I would rather die a slow and painful death than be a boston sports fan. Worse fans in the history of the universe.
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I respect their fans, and they're VERY lucky in terms of where their teams are. Especially Boston fans that root for New England? Amazingly good teams.

Ed O.
 
Ed O said:
He was part of the run where the team got blasted. He repeatedly took it inside and was unable to score. He shot 3-11 from the floor.
You did watch the game, right? :)

Ed O.
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He shot 6-8 from the foul line and the Celtics were in the penalty at the 6 minute mark. He had 12 points on 11 shots, which isn't great but isn't as bad as you made it look when you ignored the FTs.

My opinion is that Nate blew it. How many times do I have to post it?
 
I do think Nate needs to find a little time for Bayless. Maybe a few minutes in playing defense on the small fast PG's or when Roy is out and we need someone to drive to the basket. I'm not saying play Bayless over Blake or Sergio but try and find a few minutes most games.
 
MAS RipCity said:
In those 6 minutes, Bayless showed how much better he is over Blake and Sergio. I would choose to keep Sergio for his passing and connection with Rudy.
nate, do not be a stubborn ass, play Bayless. We need some swag on this team.
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Really? 2 fouls and 2 turnovers in 8 minutes from the PG showed you this? Interesting...I don't mind him as an off-guard in the role that Jack played alongside Roy at the end of games though.
 
God damn.

Well, I hope they recover from this. They didn't last year. Hopefully they've matured a little since then.
 
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