GRIZZLIES @ BLAZERS GAME THREAD – 03.12.2013, 7 PM -KGW

[PapaG]

Batum scored 4pts in 40min

What a joke

LMA's fault for being a ballhog and not letting Nic get in a groove.

 

[MickZagger]

Well, I'm happy Damian got to pad his stats.

Down by 6 with under a minute isn't really padding your stats. Its trying to pull out a win.

 

[NOVoodoo]

Conley destroyed Lills tonight.

I don't know if I'd say that. Conley shot like shit, and the Grizzlies (mostly Bayless) just couldn't stay in front of Lillard. He was getting to the rim at will.

 

[NOVoodoo]

Even with as physical as the game was, the Blazers and the Heat are the only teams to score 95+ points against the Grizzlies since 2/12... that says something...

 

[B-Roy]

Down by 6 with under a minute isn't really padding your stats. Its trying to pull out a win.

It was down 7 with under 15 seconds. They never had a chance.

Regardless, who cares. All that mattered is that he ended with 27/7.

 

[MadeFromDust]

We need a San Antonio 4th quarter

And we got 39 points, we needed exactly a San Antonio quarter to pull out the win haha

 

[MadeFromDust]

Actually make that 30/7 for Dame. Dang.

EDIT: NBA.com says 30 ESPN 27. I don't know what to believe lol

 

[B-Roy]

Actually make that 30/7 for Dame. Dang.

Nope, they credited Maynors free throws to Damian.

 

[MickZagger]

Its awesome to see that even with Memphis throwing everything they could at him that Lillard is still getting his.

A hard fought 27. He'll be an AS next year at this rate.

 

[MadeFromDust]

Nope, they credited Maynors free throws to Damian.

I'd rather them just keep em on Damian

 

[NOVoodoo]

Interesting numbers -

Grizzlies - 31 assists, 39 FGM (assists on 80% of baskets)
Portland - 17 assists, 32 FGM (assists on 53% of baskets)

That's largely because Damian put the offense on his shoulders for most of the game, but that's still a telling disparity for such a close game.

 

[magnifier661]

Over/Under on how many points Aldridge scores in the 4th?

Post fail

 

[illmatic99]

Dame is such a beast. But his six game 50%FG+ streak ended tonight. Just needed one more make. 8-17

 

[RoyToy]

Post fail

Lol

 

[magnifier661]

Interesting numbers -

Grizzlies - 31 assists, 39 FGM (assists on 80% of baskets)
Portland - 17 assists, 32 FGM (assists on 53% of baskets)

That's largely because Damian put the offense on his shoulders for most of the game, but that's still a telling disparity for such a close game.

There were so many wide open shots that didn't go down. Just shows how good a defensive team Memphis is. I envy them

 

[NOVoodoo]

120 minutes between LMA/Lillard/Batum ... that's just unfair to those guys...

I'd imagine a lot more of those open shots would be falling if these guys had the luxury of a bench...

 

[RoyToy]

It's unfair to make us watch Batum for 40 minutes

 

[MickZagger]

Post fail

What was a fail about it? I asked for over/under.

Nice, to see Aldridge actually play good in the 4th for a change.

 

[magnifier661]

What was a fail about it? I asked for over/under.

Nice, to see Aldridge actually play good in the 4th for a change.

With your history, pretty obvious the troll. Blew up in your face

 

[B-Roy]

This game was also another reminder that Hickson should probably not be in the long term plans. He reminds me of a Carlos Boozer with less offensive polish. Solid, but he'll probably hurt you almost as much as he helps you.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

7 assists, bad luck.

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

Dammit Magspeed, that's 2 losses since you hit town....

 

[magnifier661]

Dammit Magspeed, that's 2 losses since you hit town....

Shit!!!!! Jinxifier!!!!!

 

[ABM]

Dammit Magspeed, that's 2 losses since you hit town....

Magspeed.

 

[illmatic99]

Dame's post all star stats are nearing 50-40-90 level.

 

[ABM]

Dammit Magspeed, that's 2 losses since you hit town....

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

I really glad it's not a 3-hour fishing trip!

 

[TripTango]

My takeaways from the Garden:

- Something is definitely wrong with Nic. The guy is still great for hustle plays, but it's like he's lost all timing and comfort. I wish he'd sit until he's got whatever the issue is healed/straightened out.

- Damian Fucking Lillard. Can't wait to see him in a playoff game.

- Bayless is still fearless and streaky, but it looks as though his T-Rex arms may have lengthened a bit. Good for him.

- I wish we had Marc Gasol.

- Mags is a tireless heckler, but he couldn't pull anything together for Conley's free throws at the end of the game. The best he could do was "Conley! I love you, but please miss!" That's not going to get it done, Mags, and I hold you partially responsible for the loss. (But thanks for the ticket -- had a great time!)

 

[ABM]

I really glad it's not a 3-hour fishing trip!

I'm willing to bet Mags' gal has a bit of Mary Ann AND Ginger in her!!

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

I'm willing to bet Mags' gal has a bit of Mary Ann AND Ginger in her!!

No 'Lovey'?