GAME THREAD: Round 1, Game 1 - Blazers @ Mavericks, 4.16.11, 6:30 PM

[SlyPokerDog]

Why did Dre have to shoot that?

That was alright to take. There was no defender on Miller. When no one is guarding Miller you have to try and make the defense pay for that.

 

[julius]

Why do they keep saying "let's hear it" from the RG crowd, but never have any audio from the RG?

I hate Dallas. That is all.

 

[ILOVEODEN]

nate gets new contracts because of injuries

 

[BrianFromWA]

Chandler a career 62% ft shooter...love the hard fouls on him.

Sneaky storyline...Terry having 3 fouls and Beaubois out means lots of chances to abuseBarea and Kidd

 

[ILOVEODEN]

WHAT A MELTDOWN!!!! HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAAH

 

[VenomXL]

What a terrible fucking quarter. We're fortunate to be down only ten. The defense has been good, but the offense....

Wallace has been a non-factor. That cannot continue in the second half.

 

[illmatic99]

Aldridge has played terrific D.

Our offense looks anemic. Hasn't been the same since Aldridge went out in the first. Nice to see Dre hitting, but him being our first option on offense is not what we want.

 

[BrianFromWA]

yeah....it sucks that this is the first 15point quarter the Blazers have had this year.

 

[ILOVEODEN]

Good thing they had that team dinner last night.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

WHAT A MELTDOWN!!!! HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAAH

Didn't you lose a bet to me a couple of years back and still owe me tickets?

 

[SlyPokerDog]

yeah....it sucks that this is the first 15point quarter the Blazers have had this year.

you sure about that?

I remember a few stinkers this year.

 

[ILOVEODEN]

It's a good thing when we got up in the first that Nate benched LMA, and the momentum has been gone ever since! We need to rest him for game 2.

 

[BrianFromWA]

sorry, SPD...didn't put the green in referring to the epic "meltdown" we're seeing right now

 

[julius]

Good thing they had that team dinner last night.

Good thing they end games at halftime.

 

[Driew]

I can live with this--to have a 15 point quarter and be down only ten is fantastic.

 

[illmatic99]

Gerald has to get it started. I'd be okay with feeding him the ball on a few straight possessions and letting him go one-on-one until he finds a rhythm. Having him with his head on straight for the other games is worth more than a few missed attempts now.

 

[ILOVEODEN]

Good thing they end games at halftime.

Yes, Nate's great playoff coaching should pay off in the 2nd half.

 

[Pinwheel1]

If I have to watch one more game with this 3rd string broadcast team I will go fucking crazy. Seriously of all the plays in the first half they comment on the last two Dallas possesions to complain Dirk was fouled? Unbelievable.

 

[julius]

Yes, Nate's great playoff coaching should pay off in the 2nd half.

Well, if we're basing this on past histories, the Mavs choking against Golden State and San Antonio bodes wll for Portland.

 

[ILOVEODEN]

The Blazers will be stuck in mediocrity as long as Nate is the coach. Guy gets out coached every playoff series. Had one fluke year in seattle when they could not miss long jumpers. I hope LMA gets hot again so we can bench him. He needs to rest for game 2

 

[illmatic99]

If I have to watch one more game with this 3rd string broadcast team I will go fucking crazy. Seriously of all the plays in the first half they comment on the last two Dallas possesions to complain Dirk was fouled? Unbelievable.

The refs called some ticky tack shit earlier, which were not fouls, and now everyone expects them to be called. The last two plays were good, no calls.

 

[illmatic99]

The Blazers will be stuck in mediocrity as long as Nate is the coach. Guy gets out coached every playoff series. Had one fluke year in seattle when they could not miss long jumpers. I hope LMA gets hot again so we can bench him. He needs to rest for game 2

Dude. Give it a rest.

 

[OneSport3]

Brandon Roy is way too passive. If he's just going to pass the ball every time he gets it, theres no point in putting him out there.

 

[WillG]

Nate Freakin McMillan!

THIS is exactly why I was depressed when his contract extension was announced. He implements the most restrictive set of systems that literally choke the creativity out of the players, and make them play scared of making a mistake.

Their is no fluidity or adaptability in the 'Sarges' systems.
Basketball is as much about rhythm & confidence as it is about X & O's.
Nate destroys the former.

And as for his 'renown' defensive coaching. . . LOL!!

 

[ILOVEODEN]

Nate Freakin McMillan!

THIS is exactly why I was depressed when his contract extension was announced. He implements the most restrictive set of systems that literally choke the creativity out of the players, and make them play scared of making a mistake.

Their is no fluidity or adaptability in the 'Sarges' systems.

And as for his 'renown' defensive coaching. . . LOL!!

This guy totally gets it! It's sad to cause the talent is there. STUCK WITH THIS LOSER THOUGH

 

[BrianFromWA]

I have a thought. Perhaps we could wait until after halftime (you know, when you can make some adjustments) to forfeit the game due to poor coaching and Gerald Wallace continuing his "streak" of 0% shooting in playoff quarters. Anyone with me?

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Nate the worst in game coach in the history of the NBA LMA no touches

Nate should bench LMA right now. We need him for game 2

good thing nate benched lma and got him out of his flow

Roy= worst defender in the league. Nate = benching your best players when they are on fire

Nate on his way to losing with the best talent again......SHOCKING

nate gets new contracts because of injuries

WHAT A MELTDOWN!!!! HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAAH

Good thing they had that team dinner last night.

It's a good thing when we got up in the first that Nate benched LMA, and the momentum has been gone ever since! We need to rest him for game 2.

Yes, Nate's great playoff coaching should pay off in the 2nd half.

The Blazers will be stuck in mediocrity as long as Nate is the coach. Guy gets out coached every playoff series. Had one fluke year in seattle when they could not miss long jumpers. I hope LMA gets hot again so we can bench him. He needs to rest for game 2

This guy totally gets it! It's sad to cause the talent is there. STUCK WITH THIS LOSER THOUGH

Welcome back OdenIsGod, we've missed you!

 

[SlyPokerDog]

sorry, SPD...didn't put the green in referring to the epic "meltdown" we're seeing right now

LMAO!

No problem!

 

[BrianFromWA]

if they call these no-fouls both ways, I like our chances. LMA's strong enough to take it, I'm not sure dirk is

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Loose ball foul?!?