The UnOfficial Portland V Phoenix Game Thread!

[Natebishop3]

Which usually is why teams lose after making a comeback. When guys are gassed and benchers, you let the calvary rescue them. Bench Claver, put in Lillard, and go for it.

Normally, yeah.... but this is preseason. I don't think Stotts cares that much.

 

[HailBlazers]

I know this borders on Mixum to say this, but this is really start to feel like the Sebastian Telfair lead, Ha Seung Jin anchored Blazers teams of 2005.

Seriously dude?

Step.. Away.. From the Ledge

 

[Natebishop3]

Seriously dude?

Step.. Away.. From the Ledge

The Ledge is like The Darkside. If you listen to Mixum long enough, you'll start to turn.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Lopez was invisible!

Crabbe looks nice.

Meyers, all 7'1" 270 lbs of him, sure looks like he's on that Bargnani path.

I like this grit from Robinson. He's crashing the boards like Faried and throwing bows like Reggie Evans. I like this combo.

 

[Shooter]

At the game. I can't tell you how ugly this is. I know it's only preseason but ugh!

Hey, it was ugly just watching the "play-by-play" on ESPN.com. Right now the Blazers barely resemble an NBA team. Let's hope that changes real soon.

 

[Natebishop3]

Lopez was invisible!

Crabbe looks nice.

Meyers, all 7'1" 270 lbs of him, sure looks like he's on that Bargnani path.

I like this grit from Robinson. He's crashing the boards like Faried and throwing bows like Reggie Evans. I like this combo.

We have so many decent guards.

I'm thinking Wes + Leonard for Asik. Think they'd bite?

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Supposedly, he threw an intentional elbow at Gortat while boxing out for a rebound. The replay didn't show much, but it was a bad angle, so I'm not sure if it was a legitimate call

Was at the game. Awesome seats. Completely legit call. TRob threw the elbow.

 

[The_Lillard_King]

Back from the game. OK going to try and be positive.

If the starting unit can play like they did last year , that is counting on Lopez having an impact on the court like Hickson, different type of impact but needs to be an impact player, then this team should be improved. No reason to think the starting unit can't perform like last year . . . so thing look good right?

(Not going to take it deeper than that because it will make me think about the game and talk about the air being taken out of my Blazer excitement ballon)

 

[BlazerBeav]

I've been to both games so far, and can honestly say these have been some of the most boring preseason games I've been to. We looked all kinds of confused out there tonight. The in-game presentation is even worse than a regular season game (which is saying something with the stale Todd Squad gig). Amazing that 8,000 others showed up for this too.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Swear to god, Meyers sucks and doesn't realize it. Gets a little pissy when the coaches yell things at him when he's in the game. Tunes them out when he's on the bench. Lopez at one point when they were both on the bench put his arm around him and pulled him face to face so Meyers would listen to what he was saying.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

I've been to both games so far, and can honestly say these have been some of the most boring preseason games I've been to. We looked all kinds of confused out there tonight. The in-game presentation is even worse than a regular season game (which is saying something with the stale Todd Squad gig). Amazing that 8,000 others showed up for this too.

Dee Bost the first night and EJ Singler tonight. I don't care if they wear boxers or briefs, or if they like apple juice, or any of those tired questions. They're not going to make the team. Sorry but I don't care about them.

 

[Pinwheel1]

I did not see the game, but just from the boxscore Barton has given me hope. Sure would like to get that line out of him every night. Couple 3's , couple assists, couple blocks, couple rebounds........+14 when he was on the floor.

I am happy with our PG's and our SF's and our PF's.
The center spot will just be OK.
It all comes hown to our shooting guards. Crabbe and Will gave me hope tonight. They will be very inconsistent from one night to the next. ......but how they play will be the key to the game every night .

 

[SlyPokerDog]

The LMA and Markieff Morris blow up happened right in front of me. It was bizarre. They're lining the key for free throws and you can see Morris start saying something to LMA. All of a sudden LMA just bows up and turns to face him. He looked like he wanted to kill Morris. Finally after them cussing each other out the ref finally steps in. The step apart, start to line up along the key again and Morris says something to LMA. I couldn't hear what it was but LMA looked like he wanted to kill Morris. Turned to face him with fists clenched. Finally the ref stepped in and t'd LMA but it looked to me like Morris started it.

 

[BlazerBeav]

Dee Bost the first night and EJ Singler tonight. I don't care if they wear boxers or briefs, or if they like apple juice, or any of those tired questions. They're not going to make the team. Sorry but I don't care about them.

Seriously, and how many times are we going to have to watch kids do the tricycle race or bowl with basketballs?! Surely somewhere there's a team with some other promotions that might at least break up the monotony. It's not like I'm asking for real halftime entertainment or anything - even the kids scrimmaging beats the other crap they put on during the game.

Also, that Disney trivia contest was awful. Everyone knows the character's name is NOT Sleeping Beauty, it's Aurora. Shameful that they counted that.

 

[The_Lillard_King]

Seriously, and how many times are we going to have to watch kids do the tricycle race or bowl with basketballs?! Surely somewhere there's a team with some other promotions that might at least break up the monotony. It's not like I'm asking for real halftime entertainment or anything - even the kids scrimmaging beats the other crap they put on during the game.

Also, that Disney trivia contest was awful. Everyone knows the character's name is NOT Sleeping Beauty, it's Aurora. Shameful that they counted that.

lol . . . I'm with you on that whole post. Please change the whole routine.

Although I admittedly like the trivia with the players . . . yea I know.

 

[THE HCP]

So just read the thread you guys actually do a horrible job of actually telling people whats going on in the game. Just a bunch of babies complaining about everything. Funny thing is all I get from this is we were down and playing like shit......Crabbe and Barton helped us comeback and that's it......did we lose or win. You guys suck.

 

[THE HCP]

By the way, it's raining here in Vegas.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

I'm thinking Wes + Leonard for Asik. Think they'd bite?

Ooh, that would be SWEET. But they'd have to have not been paying attention.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Was at the game. Awesome seats. Completely legit call. TRob threw the elbow.

It seems to me he does that all the time. I noticed him doing it even at the fanfest. What's with that? That's some stupid shit.

 

[julius]

Seriously dude?

Step.. Away.. From the Ledge

Wasn't being serious

 

[Eastoff]

Lopez at one point when they were both on the bench put his arm around him and pulled him face to face so Meyers would listen to what he was saying.

WOW really? maybe he just wanted to kiss him. =\

 

[tlongII]

I haven't seen either game, just read the boxscores. What I've read is alarming though. We might have a shitty team.

 

[santeesioux]

I haven't seen either game, just read the boxscores. What I've read is alarming though. We might have a shitty team.

I know it's only the second preseason game, but i'm starting to see why almost none of the national writers had us in the playoffs.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

Because they predicted massive injuries for us?

I know it's only the second preseason game, but i'm starting to see why almost none of the national writers had us in the playoffs.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Crabby Pattie!

If only we still had Patty Mills!

 

[Rastapopoulos]

I haven't seen either game, just read the boxscores. What I've read is alarming though. We might have a shitty team.

I think we'll settle down. But I also think there's no really TERRIBLE team in the West. Even the Suns has an interesting collection of players. It's going to be a dogfight for the 8th place. New Orleans is probably better than us (Davis appears to have made The Leap already) and Utah's young bigs could be really good (but Trey Burke better be better than he looked in SL).

 

[Pinwheel1]

I think we'll settle down. But I also think there's no really TERRIBLE team in the West.

I agree with this. The Blazers better go in to every home game with the realization that each game is a toss up and they could very easily lose any of them. Hopefully they can get a few preseason games in where their whole rotation is available so they can get used to playing with one another.

Last night was the first time Lillard and Mo played together. (even in practice) They need to play with Batum and Wright as well. (And LMA-13 minutes are not enough)

Right now I would not say TRob is a lock to be the first PF off the bench. Joel and he are different type players. They may end up splitting time depending on the match ups..

 

[HomerLovesKoolAid]

So just read the thread you guys actually do a horrible job of actually telling people whats going on in the game. Just a bunch of babies complaining about everything. Funny thing is all I get from this is we were down and playing like shit......Crabbe and Barton helped us comeback and that's it......did we lose or win. You guys suck.

Quit your bitchin' and go take Mags' mom some flowers.

 

[illmatic99]

TRob needs to get his emotions in check. Lots of aggression, but he needs to focus on the right things. Love what he can bring to us.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Yeah it is a fine line. We need someone desperately like him to be an "enforcer". Someone who mixes it up and plays with an edge. But at the same time he needs to stay on the court. You don't want to get a bad rep with the refs so they start calling every little thing.