The GOOD NEWS

[BBert]

I think they are. I think last night's game was theirs for the taking.

They didn't do it.

As sub par as the Blazers played last night, and they still had a chance to pull it out. On one hand, it was kind of amazing. On the other, it's a good sign. They just need to put a complete game together Friday and the series is ours. They'd better, because Houston will be fighting for their lives, and the aggressive team will get the calls.

 

[KingSpeed]

I am still worried about a game 6. If we do lose it I feel the series is over. We came out not caring yesterday. The careless turnovers are really bothering especially when we should have came out gunning.

We did come out gunning. Lillard made his first three shots including two threes and we took a 21-17 lead. I disagree that they didn't care. They care more than we do. They have a lot more on the line that us fans do.

 

[Strenuus]

Ya'll gonna be a wreck? I gotta do a show during the game. Yeah... I may not be totally focused. LOL. Nah, but still.

 

[OneLifeToLive]

As sub par as the Blazers played last night, and they still had a chance to pull it out. On one hand, it was kind of amazing. On the other, it's a good sign. They just need to put a complete game together Friday and the series is ours. They'd better, because Houston will be fighting for their lives, and the aggressive team will get the calls.

Yep they better. Gives me some angst knowing that DHoward says he knows something none of us do and that the series will go back to Houston. Are we going to suddenly see a dimension from these guys that we haven't seen in 5 games? They are considered contenders and if they ever grow up and embrace that fact. Blazers could be in trouble.

 

[e_blazer]

Once again, we've allowed Houston to become confident. That's the last thing you want to do with that team. We had them on the ropes and we have let them off twice by not being agressive.

I guess the only good news is that we get to see what this team is made of come Game Six.

I buy this aggressor argument to a degree on calls that relate to penetration, charges, etc. Blown obvious goal tending calls...not so much.

 

[KingSpeed]

Ya'll gonna be a wreck? I gotta do a show during the game. Yeah... I may not be totally focused. LOL. Nah, but still.

What kind of show?

 

[noknobs]

The good news when you lose a game in the playoffs is as follows:

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[BlazerCaravan]

The good news when you lose a game in the playoffs is as follows:

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Repped.

 

[Strenuus]

What kind of show?

Improv show. I hope they don't get mad at all my Blazers references.

 

[PDXFonz]

 

[PapaG]

People realize that Houston has some very good players, and they are trying to win the game too, right?

Just checking...

 

[PapaG]

Yeah and we should have won game 3... So fucking what?!

That doesn't fit into his theme that Houston is the better team, no matter who wins the series.

 

[PapaG]

Tell me about it. I'm more nervous than excited to go to the game...

I'll be your proxy if you're not feeling the vibe...

 

[magnifier661]

That doesn't fit into his theme that Houston is the better team, no matter who wins the series.

And he considers himself a "realist"? More like a "Debbie downer"

 

[OneLifeToLive]

People realize that Houston has some very good players, and they are trying to win the game too, right?

Just checking...

Good point. And let's face it. Houston was going to win 'A' home game in the playoffs.