ROUND 1, GAME 1: BLAZERS @ ROCKETS - 4/20/14, SUNDAY, 6:30 PM (PST), TNT & KGW

[B-Roy]

Harden does do the "toss up a three and get free throws" thing we'll. maybe space was warranted.

Wes has been playing him tight all game and doing a great job.

 

[MickZagger]

Barkley ripping Howard. Its funny.

 

[blue9]

Oh, one thing that really concerns me: the reffing. It's actually been fairly good, but very one-sided. There are some calls that they didn't need to make (palming?) that all went in our favor. Sure, it was there, but really? Don't be surprised when the calls "even out" in the second half.

 

[Strenuus]

Harden does do the "toss up a three and get free throws" thing we'll. maybe space was warranted.

I understand that... but he still telegraphed that he was going up... try to juke him off of it or get him to a side for some help defense.. I dunno... but Harden told him what he was going to do, I would think Batum could react to that in some way.

 

[Natebishop3]

That's his superstar power. He never gets called for that.

You forgot the green font

 

[Sinobas]

Shaq, shut up you dumb ass.

 

[Strenuus]

Oh, one thing that really concerns me: the reffing. It's actually been fairly good, but very one-sided. There are some calls that they didn't need to make (palming?) that all went in our favor. Sure, it was there, but really? Don't be surprised when the calls "even out" in the second half.

Yep. I just posted the same thing. It does concern me.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

We're going to have to hit shots because the FTs for Houston are coming like Winter in Game of Thrones.

 

[Natebishop3]

Yep. I just posted the same thing. It does concern me.

It is a little scary that everything went in our favor with the refs in the first half and we're DOWN one. That's concerning to me.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

I understand that... but he still telegraphed that he was going up... try to juke him off of it or get him to a side for some help defense.. I dunno... but Harden told him what he was going to do, I would think Batum could react to that in some way.

Batum's body language doesn't understand American English.

 

[Strenuus]

Why are you guys so worried about their fans?

Every team's fan base boo's.

I don't think we're worried.... it's moreso elation and enjoyment from them getting a taste of their own medicine.

 

[illmatic99]

ooh Chuck and Shaq about to fight

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

That's his superstar power. He never gets called for that.

Wish his superstar power involved 12 FTA per game... Instead he gets the Basketball equivalent of the Wonder Twins turning into a mop and bucket.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

It is a little scary that everything went in our favor with the refs in the first half and we're DOWN one. That's concerning to me.

Yes. We probably lose this game by 8 or 10, unless we get off our duffs and hit shots.

 

[Strenuus]

Batum's body language doesn't understand American English.

I am slow clapping at this comment.

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

Oh, one thing that really concerns me: the reffing. It's actually been fairly good, but very one-sided. There are some calls that they didn't need to make (palming?) that all went in our favor. Sure, it was there, but really? Don't be surprised when the calls "even out" in the second half.

Maybe, but this is a very veteran crew so while they may even out a bit I don't think they'll go overboard.

 

[Natebishop3]

The bench HAS to play better. I don't expect fireworks, but they're 1-12 right now. That's fucking ridiculous. We need good Mo and we need Robinson to slow down just a bit. He was playing well, but obviously out of control.

 

[KingSpeed]

I bet Nic hits a big shot in the 4th

 

[Prue]

Its ok, I hope that locker room is positive and 'clean slate' oriented. Applaud that we are playing our game plan, re-inforce the positive matchups and kick the shit out of the bench (in a good christian way it is Easter) for missing so many shots.

 

[B-Roy]

We're shooting 34% and 8% from 3.

 

[MickZagger]

Wesley plays up on his assignment. Batum plays off his assignment hoping his length allows him to contest shots. With guys as good as Harden, you can't give them any space.

Exactly. You gotta trust the defense behind you.

 

[BBert]

Shaq keeps calling Lopez "BBQ Chicken". Charles defending him. No time to discuss the actual game, LOL.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

We're shooting 34% and 8% from 3.

We have to heat up from downtown eventually, right?

 

[illmatic99]

Shaq keeps calling Lopez "BBQ Chicken". Charles defending him. No time to discuss the actual game, LOL.

hahah i'm watching for entertainment, not bball analysis

 

[BBert]

Refs gonna look at the stat sheet at halftime. Expect a free throw parade.

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

We're shooting 34% and 8% from 3.

That will improve.

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Refs gonna look at the stat sheet at halftime. Expect a free throw parade.

To negate it Stotts should put Leonard in so he can tombstone anyone who attempts to go into the lane.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Refs gonna look at the stat sheet at halftime. Expect a free throw parade.

Yep. How much do we lose by? 20?

 

[BlazerCaravan]

That will improve.

If nothing else, it will end.

 

[BLAZER PROPHET]

If nothing else, it will end.

Now, now, be positive.