GAME THREAD: Warriors @ Blazers 4/5/11, 7 PM - The Playoff Clincher?

[VenomXL]

There it is. Take it easy guys.

 

[KingSpeed]

Ha, we're shooting like Butler now. Again, not sad at all. We're in the playoffs, Memphis lost, we can win em all, and the Warriors won't be playing us in the playoffs. This is the least I've ever been upset about losing a game.

 

[illmatic99]

Warriors announcers are now clowning Aldridge.

 

[Darkwebs]

20 point deficit. Unbelievable

 

[KingSpeed]

There it is. Take it easy guys.

4-0 since VenomXL left. I'm keeping score. Go Blazers!!

 

[ehizzy3]

someone put wheels on suicide watch

 

[Darkwebs]

Momentum is shifting over to our side. But is it too late?

 

[B-Roy]

Take it and move on.

 

[Darkwebs]

April 15th, Blazer's playoff tickets go on sale.

 

[RoyToy]

I pray that this is Rudy's last year on the team

 

[illmatic99]

At least take this opportunity to rest Aldridge. Come on Nate.

 

[tlongII]

We lost this game before it started. We didn't come out ready to play and you could tell in the 1st quarter.

 

[MadeFromDust]

We're getting schooled on both ends of the court by the 9-30 road Warriors

 

[illmatic99]

This loss will come back and bite us in the ass if we face LA.

 

[PapaG]

I'm glad the Blazers won't face GS in the playoffs. Curry/Ellis make Miller seem old, Roy seem crippled, and Matthews seem like a 2nd-round pick.

 

[julius]

I'm glad the Blazers won't face GS in the playoffs. Curry/Ellis make Miller seem old, Roy seem crippled, and Matthews seem like a 2nd-round pick.

Considering Matthews wasn't drafted, I think that's high praise.

 

[PapaG]

This loss will come back and bite us in the ass if we face LA.

The Memphis game might be do or die, and if losing means playing the Spurs, then I say LOSE.

 

[PapaG]

Considering Matthews wasn't drafted, I think that's high praise.

Even worse, then.

 

[jlprk]

I'm glad all you gladhanders are so glad. I'm pissed off. This lousy team has owned us in the McMillan years.

You're probably watching 2 losses tonight, not just 1.

2 unnecessary losses in our last 5 games, changing our playoff opponent.

Because if they blow us out at our home, how do you think we'll do at theirs?

What is it, GS has now beaten us 16 of the last 23 times? McMillan is supposed to be such a motivator? It pisses me off and it should you. We have a soft team that wins only when they get all psyched up for big games.

 

[KingSpeed]

I pray that this is Rudy's last year on the team

Nah, he's been playing great lately. This is just a bad game.

This loss will come back and bite us in the ass if we face LA.

I'm fine with playing the Lakers. I want to win the championship. Gotta beat the best to be the best. There are no banners for merely winning a round. The Hawks won a round last year. Does anybody care?

 

[Klinky]

Worst Blazer loss of the season?

 

[OneSport3]

Brandon Roy has no business being on a baskeball court. His defensive liability outweighs any offensive contributions, which is nonexistent. He can't even hit a jumper anymore.

 

[julius]

We lost this game before it started. We didn't come out ready to play and you could tell in the 1st quarter.

That is one thing about this team that is irritating. You can almost tell if they're going to give you a game worth shit 5 minutes into the 1st quarter.

For a coach who prides itself in defense and PG skills, they sure have many lapses of pointless defense and offense that is brain damaged. Hey, I know, let's shoot a ton of three pointers, and not have anyone rebound! And better yet, lets leave players wide FUCKING open on 3. Can't envision anything bad happening with that!

 

[RoyToy]

Nah, he's been playing great lately. This is just a bad game.

This is his worst year in the league, he shot 26% from 3 last month and is shooting < 25% this month. He sucks.

Show me these stats that say he's been playing great.

 

[KingSpeed]

I'm glad all you gladhanders are so glad. I'm pissed off. This lousy team has owned us in the McMillan years.

You're probably watching 2 losses tonight, not just 1.

2 unnecessary losses in our last 5 games, changing our playoff opponent.

Because if they blow us out at our home, how do you think we'll do at theirs?

What is it, GS has now beaten us 16 of the last 23 times? McMillan is supposed to be such a motivator? It pisses me off and it should you. We have a soft team that wins only when they get all psyched up for big games.

A) We crushed the Cavs, a team that beat the Heat and Lakers. We've done fine against bad teams.

B). It's a GOOD thing that we win when we psyched up for big games. "Big games" are all we'll be playing in the playoffs.

C) The Bobcats have dominated the Lakers over the last several years. Does that mean Phil Jackson isn't a good coach? Nate is a very good coach that has got this team to the playoffs for the third straight year despite losing Oden for another season and dealing with the fact that Roy has been crippled for the rest of his career.

This is just one of those games. EVERY team in the NBA has these games. Even the champs and the super team Heat. Give them a break. They're human. They lost a game, not my support.

 

[KingSpeed]

This is his worst year in the league, he shot 26% from 3 last month and is shooting < 25% this month. He sucks.

Show me these stats that say he's been playing great.

Have you been watching? He's made big defensive plays, he had a put back dunk the other day, he has played some point effectively, developing a good relationship with Aldridge and Wallace for easy baskets. I don't need stats to be pleased with how he is playing. He's always active and involved. Last year at this time, he didn't even care.

 

[tlongII]

Just gotta move on to the game Thursday at Utah. After Camby went out we completely stopped playing defense. Let's see how the boys respond.

 

[PapaG]

Team seems to be peaking at just the right time!

 

[RoyToy]

Have you been watching? He's made big defensive plays, he had a put back dunk the other day, he has played some point effectively, developing a good relationship with Aldridge and Wallace for easy baskets. I don't need stats to be pleased with how he is playing. He's always active and involved. Last year at this time, he didn't even care.

.....lol

K

 

[KingSpeed]

By the way, the champs are tied at 59 at HOME in the FOURTH against the lowly Jazz.

A) The Lakers suck and Phil is a horrible coach.

B) The Blazers play these guys in their building on Thursday. Let's not take them lightly.