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

[Natebishop3]

I was doing the same thing... wtf? I know they did a post game on it... hopefully it's on soon, I'm tired as hell. lol.

I've seen the Miami/Cha highlights twice, I've seen the Dallas/SAS highlights twice........ wtf?

 

[PapaG]

Calling all superstars to PDX. Melo must be watching us with great interest.

That's for the offseason, but it would have to be Nic and probably Lopez going back to the Knicks in a sign-and-trade. I'd rather keep Nico and RoLo, as a fan.

 

[magnifier661]

That's for the offseason, but it would have to be Nic and probably Lopez going back to the Knicks in a sign-and-trade. I'd rather keep Nico and RoLo, as a fan.

I want no part of that ball hog black hole cancer on this "team oriented" team.

 

[PapaG]

I've seen the Miami/Cha highlights twice, I've seen the Dallas/SAS highlights twice........ wtf?

NBATV is based in New York. Turn your TV to ESPN, where they have had quite a bit of game coverage on the west coast SportsCenter.

 

[Natebishop3]

NBATV is based in New York. Turn your TV to ESPN, where they have had quite a bit of game coverage on the west coast SportsCenter.

Oh I saw it. I watched the TNT post game, then I watched Sportscenter, but I also wanted to see what they said on NBATV. I like Brent Barry.

 

[Strenuus]

That's for the offseason, but it would have to be Nic and probably Lopez going back to the Knicks in a sign-and-trade. I'd rather keep Nico and RoLo, as a fan.

Helllllll no. Rolo stays.

 

[EGame]

That's for the offseason, but it would have to be Nic and probably Lopez going back to the Knicks in a sign-and-trade. I'd rather keep Nico and RoLo, as a fan.

Id rather keep Lopez. But I would be ok trying out some sort of trade for him involving Batum. Not that I think itll happen at all, my post was kind of a sarcastic one lol.

 

[Natebishop3]

Why are they spending so much time talking about CHA/MIA? Who the hell cares? This series is a forgone conclusion.

 

[Natebishop3]

Welp, I'm done for the night. NBATV is getting ready to show Dallas/SAS for the third time.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

 

[KingSpeed]

Great win. So happy. Love the 57 page thread .

 

[PapaG]

Great win. So happy. Love the 57 page thread .

36 page thread

 

[PDXFonz]

Why the fuck is NBATV just showing the Dallas/San Antonio highlights over and over.

Personally I hope the rest of the world forgets that we exist!

 

[Mediocre Man]

If you want some reading, check out LakersGround. Seeing those guys root HARD for the Blazers and screaming RIP CITY after we won is awesome.

 

[blue32]

Lol at Mathews jumping up and down when Harden makes his move. haha

 

[magnifier661]

Lol at Mathews jumping up and down when Harden makes his move. haha

It was like he got excited because he knew what was going to happen! Hahaha

 

[Prue]

Lets play give it a quote. What was Wes thinking when he saw Harden move and then jumped?

"Fuck Yeah this Bitch is ours!!!"

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Oh god this is beautiful.

Joel's placement on defense is pristine. Can't drive, can't pass... can't shoot either.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Joel took the lane away like a vet.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Joel's placement on defense is pristine. Can't drive, can't pass... can't shoot either.

That was a really pressure filled situation to come into and I think he did well.

 

[BlazerBeav]

Joel took the lane away like a vet.

Yes, moved his feet very well in a huge situation.

 

[julius]

Lol at Mathews jumping up and down when Harden makes his move. haha

maybe he was jumping up about the moving screen set on Batum?

Or that he knew Harden would travel on that play anyway?

 

[Sinobas]

Harden should have just tucked the ball under his arm like a football and ran into the paint and belly flopped in the key, the refs probably would have sent his ass to the FT line.

 

[blue9]

Holy hell that was a great game last night! Even if we had lost the game, I would have been fine with the way we played it. That's the best game I've ever seen from LMA - the vast majority of his shots were great. He really looked to play around the basket. If he does that throughout the series then I really like our chances! I still think we have a LONG way to go (no series was won in the first game), but my two biggest concerns were put to rest last night.
With that said, I expect HOU to take away LMA's post-offense next game. They'll probably come with a hard double either the moment he gets the ball, or the moment he puts it on the floor. As long as we have a plan that creates an easy pass-out opportunity for him then hopefully we can get the ball moving for open shots. But hopefully they continue to single-cover him and he continues to pound the ball in the paint!
I suspected Lopez would have a hell of a time with Howard these first two games, and boy was that the case last night. But I'm really looking forward to seeing how that match-up evolves by Game 3/4. Lopez doesn't have good foot speed, but I think he's crafty enough to learn how to jam up Howard once he acclimates himself to the situation.

 

[crandc]

I think I just soiled myself.

Maxie, you really need a porto-potty by your TV, first the Warriors game and now this!
All in friendship. All Blazers fans are friends this morning.
I want to see a replay of this game!

 

[jlprk]

You are right on every point, Blue. You are more of a Batum fan than me. What did you think of him?

 

[Boise Blazer]

So I thought I would head over to Comcast's website to see some post game videos and ran into this doozy of a headline about Beverly:

 

[Denny Crane]

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[magnifier661]

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No worries, the refs gave a 4:1 advantage of shit calls to Houston. It was nice that at least we got one in our favor.

 

[Prue]

Joel's placement on defense is pristine. Can't drive, can't pass... can't shoot either.

Not only the position, but watch as Harden starts the shot...BOOM turn around, find Dwight and start to Box out for no Tip in/Rebound. Bromance with Joel Activated!