It's just laughable at this point

[STOMP]

We were NOT beaten by a more talented team! That is for dam sure. The majority of the country picked us to win this series just based on that fact. Almost all the experts picked us to win this series based on this fact.

if memory serves, 3 of 7 of the ESPN's "experts" picked Portland... technically you are correct that this is almost all

thats a fact too

STOMP

 

[OddEnormous]

but unless you can get your basic facts straight, it makes it very difficult to take your opinions seriously.

BNM

I couldn't care less if take me seriously.

I think you're a bit of a tit.

Anyway, thank you for helping me make my point.

 

[Boob-No-More]

I think you're a bit of a tit.

Not any more.

BNM

 

[oldmangrouch]

The Nate extension looks more puzzling by the day.

This team is so deeply flawed, I don't even have the energy to itemize it anymore. Despite this, the extension is a strong indication that the Blazers intend to stand pat for the forseeable future. It's a sad time to be a Blazer fan.

 

[THE HCP]

We were NOT beaten by a more talented team! That is for dam sure. The majority of the country picked us to win this series just based on that fact. Almost all the experts picked us to win this series based on this fact. We lost because of the same reason we have losed the passed 3 years. NATE. It's really that simple. But I don't expect you to say that seeing how you are getting paid by the team and forced to be a homer like Rice and Barrett. I prolly would to if they were signing my checks. Get a coach that can please guard the pick and roll.

If we are the more talented team, why did Dallas win what, 12 more games then us during the regular season..... WITHOUT Caron Butler. Why am I a homer? I have a positive take on things and actually thought we would lose this series in 6. Why so much anger and why continue to call me out for working for the team, as if it was a bad thing.

 

[THE HCP]

LOL EXACTLY. The guy works for team his opinion is flawed!!

So because you don't work for the team, your opinion should be held higher then mine? Go away clown.

 

[THE HCP]

Keep drinking the kool aid blazer employee, this team isn't going any where with sarge at the helm! The injury excuse is fucking played out dude, this team is capable with what we had to beat Dallas. Our coach never adjusts!!! I will wait for you to tell me to shut up or fuck off patiently....

Why are you trying to crack on me for giving my spin on things?

 

[Natebishop3]

If we are the more talented team, why did Dallas win what, 12 more games then us during the regular season..... WITHOUT Caron Butler. Why am I a homer? I have a positive take on things and actually thought we would lose this series in 6. Why so much anger and why continue to call me out for working for the team, as if it was a bad thing.

We didn't have Gerald Wallace for most of the season.

 

[THE HCP]

We didn't have Gerald Wallace for most of the season.

Good point, I still said we would lose in 6. How many more W's do you think we would have had if Gerald was with us all year, just curious.

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

Nate is a defensive coach right? right? It won't even matter if they come back, this Nate Coached team is so soft physicaly and mentally. 0% chance they get a road win. Once again nothing will change until this guy goes. Blazers are the only team in the playoffs that don't realize that this is a street fight.

Not true.

We flat out won game #1 but the refs took it away from us.

 

[jlprk]

Good point, I still said we would lose in 6.

Link? Prove it! How terrible to be so negative.

 

[Natebishop3]

Good point, I still said we would lose in 6. How many more W's do you think we would have had if Gerald was with us all year, just curious.

It's hard to say... but I think we would have won at least five or six more games.

 

[Nate Dogg]

I don't blame Nate at all in this series. I blame the players with their lack of motivation, shot selection, and lack of movement. Lots of times they just let Dallas drive to the basket or lack of player creativity to set screens.
What happened to LA and his post presence? What happened to Wes and his outside shooting? Or Rudy with him passing the ball around?
I don't blame Nate, I blame the players of lack of focus for what they did for 82 games this season. What about their FG %, rebounding, and bench points. Those three stats are what shocked me. Turnovers weren't that bad but just overall offense which stunk.

 

[jlprk]

Yeah, it's not the coach's job to get them to do all that. He's supposed to sit there with a beer and watch them make the same mistakes over and over, just like we do. Nate is a great motivator, so how can we question his motivating ability?

 

[VanillaGorilla]

It looked like Gerald was the only player trying for periods of the game last night. When Batum came in during the second half and went up so fucking weak and got blocked I was freaking out and wanted him OUT. He didn't deserve to play. Nate took him out right then too.