Monty says Nic is gonna go tonight!

[THE HCP]

Quick just reported that Coach Williams said Nic is gonna give it a try tonight. Watch Stat go right at his shoulder like Brewer and Mello did earlier this season!

 

[RR7]

Good. If they do, send in Pendy, and poke that fucker right in the eye.

 

[OSUBlazerfan]

sik

 

[maxiep]

Good. If they do, send in Pendy, and poke that fucker right in the eye.

At some point when getting pushed around, we have to push back.

Oh, and put Nash right on his aching back, Ariza-style.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Oh, and put Nash right on his aching back, Ariza-style.

Or (going back a few years), Robert Horry style.

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[hasoos]

At some point when getting pushed around, we have to push back.

Oh, and put Nash right on his aching back, Ariza-style.

Actually I prefer that the Blazers do the pushing to start, and escalate it when the push back comes. As they say in MMA, don't wait for it. Let it happen.

 

[Wheels]

Good. If they do, send in Pendy, and poke that fucker right in the eye.

lmao

 

[BLAZINGGIANTS]

How about putting J-Bay out there? The Suns know they can't put G-Hill on J-Bay. One quick, J-Bay crossover and Hill's weak ankles might just snap.

 

[EPIC FAIL GILDERHUS]

Or (going back a few years), Robert Horry style.

I hate that Bob Horry!!

Glad he's out of the league.

 

[hasoos]

I hate that Bob Horry!!

Glad he's out of the league.

Funny. For a long time he was Big shot Bob. By the time his career was over, he was Cheap Shot Bob.

 

[GoBlazersGo]

Or (going back a few years), Robert Horry style.

 

[EPIC FAIL GILDERHUS]

Funny. For a long time he was Big shot Bob. By the time his career was over, he was Cheap Shot Bob.

Yeah, he tore my heart out at my first Blazer game in the 02 playoffs, hitting the game winning 3 with like 5 seconds left. He's one of those guys that you hate when he's on the other team, but love when he's on yours.

 

[illmatic99]

http://blog.oregonlive.com/blazers/2010/04/blazers_shootaround_nic_batum.html

"I can shoot left handed if I need to."

bwahahahahah. I love this guy.

 

[MARIS61]

Bravado aside, playing at 80% or less merely weakens your team and helps your opponent.

I'd rather let our bench step in at 100% and surprise the Suns.

 

[THE HCP]

Bravado aside, playing at 80% or less merely weakens your team and helps your opponent.

I'd rather let our bench step in at 100% and surprise the Suns.

I disagree, I'd rather have an 80% Nic, then a 100% Martell!

 

[Nikolokolus]

Bravado aside, playing at 80% or less merely weakens your team and helps your opponent.

I'd rather let our bench step in at 100% and surprise the Suns.

Here's some math for you

80% * 50 = 40
100% * 30 = 30

Sometimes 80% of something beats the hell out of 100% of another thing.

 

[illmatic99]

More from Nic, pregame:

“I’m scared if I play for Phoenix because it is going to be loud tonight. It is going to be very loud tonight. I’ve got some friends from France going to be their first game here. I said ‘Man, be ready. It’s going to be loud tonight.’

“They know what these two games mean for us. If we win these two games we’re going to be in good shape to win the series. They know that. They’re going to be a huge part of our game tonight.

“You know, when you hear 20,000 people scream behind you and push you, that gives you a lot of confidence for the game.”

 

[Nikolokolus]

Nic has a great attitude for a guy with a busted wing.

 

[THE HCP]

Funny pregame shit! Nic was out warming up testing the shoulder ouy at about 5:30. Ex-player/now announcer for the Suns, Scott Williams was watching them like a hawk. Probably trying to get the lowdown to pass along to the team. As Nic was walking off the court, Williams kinda cornered him and was trying to get some info about how he was feeling........ Monty rushed over and waved Nic on, saying, "Get into the lockeroom, don't talk to him!" It was classic! Man, I love the playoffs!