ROCKETS @ BLAZERS - GAME THREAD - 11/05/13, 7:00 PM, TUESDAY (1 Viewer)

[magnifier661]

It's beginning to look like our rebounding dominance in pre-season was nothing but a mirage. Damn!

It really sucks, but if we are going to launch treys, there isn't much rebounding we can get

 

[Darkwebs]

Tough game. Not a lot of fun to watch. Let's see how they bounce back on Friday.

Definitely not fun to watch. No flow at all for either team because there were 55 fouls called, more than one per minute. Yuck!

 

[Darkwebs]

It really sucks, but if we are going to launch treys, there isn't much rebounding we can get

Of course there is. The offensive rebounding from all our bricked treys.

 

[magnifier661]

But honestly, I am not depressed. We were in this game until the final 2 minutes. It was high energy and really exciting. Refs sucks though

 

[BigGameDamian]

The Blazers are going to have to find another big man if they want to make some noise.

 

[Darkwebs]

We better not drop the next 2 games against the Kings.

 

[Drttimmy]

I don't know. I think we got a pretty good team. Houston is considered a contender and we stayed in this game for most the game.

I agree, I didn't see a large talent disparity between the two teams. Maybe we just needed a game to feel them out and we'll play with more aggression/confidence next time we see them. I think we match up with them reasonably well, now that we have Lopez at center.

 

[LuckyShot]

I agree, I didn't see a large talent disparity between the two teams. Maybe we just needed a game to feel them out and we'll play with more aggression/confidence next time we see them. I think we match up with them reasonably well, now that we have Lopez at center.

Could have been a different game if Lopez hadn't been taken out by the refs after only 18 minutes of game time. He certainly helped our interior defense while he was in. He was our leading rebounder and shot blocker in only 18 minutes.

 

[magnifier661]

I agree, I didn't see a large talent disparity between the two teams. Maybe we just needed a game to feel them out and we'll play with more aggression/confidence next time we see them. I think we match up with them reasonably well, now that we have Lopez at center.

I really loved Lopez this game. I think when the refs got him into foul trouble was when the momentum turned

 

[illmatic99]

Damian looked real pissed tonight. Crazy aggression he showed on some rebounds and a massive dunk attempt on Harden.

I ain't worried about this. Loss is okay but the differential is a little exaggerated. HOU shot FTs at a far better % than they usually do, while we shot so much worse than usual.

 

[magnifier661]

Could have been a different game if Lopez hadn't been taken out by the refs after only 18 minutes of game time. He certainly helped our interior defense while he was in. He was our leading rebounder and shot blocker in only 18 minutes.

Truth

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

I agree, I didn't see a large talent disparity between the two teams. Maybe we just needed a game to feel them out and we'll play with more aggression/confidence next time we see them. I think we match up with them reasonably well, now that we have Lopez at center.

If we hit foul shots and had Freeland on the floor instead of Leonard, I think we win.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Could have been a different game if Lopez hadn't been taken out by the refs after only 18 minutes of game time. He certainly helped our interior defense while he was in. He was our leading rebounder and shot blocker in only 18 minutes.

6 Rebounds baby!

 

[HailBlazers]

If we hit foul shots and had Freeland on the floor instead of Leonard, I think we win.

Good to get Leonard some reps although

 

[illmatic99]

Every time Meyers comes into the game, I start off with an open mind thinking he'll do something productive. And 1 minute later, I realize that he sucks ass.

That guy pisses me off.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Every time Meyers comes into the game, I start off with an open mind thinking he'll do something productive. And 1 minute later, I realize that he sucks ass.

That guy pisses me off.

Seriously, at 7'1 250+ how can you not grab rebounds and defend?

 

[BigGameDamian]

Every time Meyers comes into the game, I start off with an open mind thinking he'll do something productive. And 1 minute later, I realize that he sucks ass.

That guy pisses me off.

Low basketball IQ.

 

[Drttimmy]

Did the Harden/Howard teamwork remind anyone else of young Kobe/Shaq? The repeating sequence of Harden driving and either hitting the layin or Howard mopping up the shank reminded me of that purple and piss period. At least for tonight.

 

[magnifier661]

I'll tell you what pisses me off. We've had plenty of stars that gets no love. I really don't understand why our team gets hosed all the time. I try and think I'm just a homer and I'm being bias, but our team really dose get hosed. Lillard gets hacked so many times when he shots, drives or whatever and I watch a player like harden get fouled when a player isn't even roughing him.

I hope one day I can see some even officiating.

 

[illmatic99]

Not really. Howard doesn't have even a fraction of the post moves or touch that Shaq did. Howard did most of his damage scoring against a PF. Shaq destroyed 7', 300lb monsters with his post game.

 

[MarAzul]

If we hit foul shots and had Freeland on the floor instead of Leonard, I think we win.

Holy Cow!, Never thought I would see the day that we lose because we don't have Freeland.

 

[Natebishop3]

Did the Harden/Howard teamwork remind anyone else of young Kobe/Shaq? The repeating sequence of Harden driving and either hitting the layin or Howard mopping up the shank reminded me of that purple and piss period. At least for tonight.

The way the refs coddle Harden is very reminiscent of Kobe.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Holy Cow!, Never thought I would see the day that we lose because we don't have Freeland.

Right? I was thinking the same, but it's true. There was a reason he was a 1st round pick after all lol

 

[illmatic99]

I'm really curious to see how CJ will do. Think he can really help us.

 

[Strenuus]

I said it earlier, but it was either Nate or Sly that said that OKC must be feeling depressed for giving up Harden. I think it's damn good karma for them to feel depressed for losing someone like we "lost" Durant. I feel a little better knowing that. lol.

 

[MarAzul]

I said it earlier, but it was either Nate or Sly that said that OKC must be feeling depressed for giving up Harden. I think it's damn good karma for them to feel depressed for losing someone like we "lost" Durant. I feel a little better knowing that. lol.

Geez! I am glad I don't feel like we lost Durant.

 

[-Ace-]

Fuckin' shitty game. That's all I've got.

 

[dviss1]

Geez! I am glad I don't feel like we lost Durant.

Huh.. look at us agreeing...

 

[KingSpeed]

Did the Harden/Howard teamwork remind anyone else of young Kobe/Shaq? The repeating sequence of Harden driving and either hitting the layin or Howard mopping up the shank reminded me of that purple and piss period. At least for tonight.

Yep.

I'll tell you what pisses me off. We've had plenty of stars that gets no love. I really don't understand why our team gets hosed all the time. I try and think I'm just a homer and I'm being bias, but our team really dose get hosed. Lillard gets hacked so many times when he shots, drives or whatever and I watch a player like harden get fouled when a player isn't even roughing him.

I hope one day I can see some even officiating.

the night Roy scored 52, he was treated that way. There was a few weeks there where Roy got sent to the line everytime he penetrated.

 

[LuckyShot]

I'll tell you what pisses me off. We've had plenty of stars that gets no love. I really don't understand why our team gets hosed all the time. I try and think I'm just a homer and I'm being bias, but our team really dose get hosed. Lillard gets hacked so many times when he shots, drives or whatever and I watch a player like harden get fouled when a player isn't even roughing him.

I hope one day I can see some even officiating.

It's never going to be even, but the most disgusting thing is how predictable it is which way the calls are going to go night in and night out.

Maybe it's because I'm young and can't remember much before 1990, but I swear Stern has had out out for PA and the Blazers ever since the Chris Dudley thing. I think that whole deal really pissed him off and put PA on his shit list. And the whole small market thing.