GameThread for Houston Rockets at Portland Trail Blazers, Apr 18, 2009 9:30 PM CDT
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Don't trust Dave, he wouldn't know how to start a game thread ;-)
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lol
Artest locking down Roy.. hope he keeps it up
Yao
killing Pryzbilla already.. I just hope we keep going to Yao..
and something wrong with Ron ?
Think
.. he got hurt when he went into the stands.. not sure though..
More have to wait for the change to the fronting defense
it’s coming, either that or Nate’s not as good of a coach as I think he is
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Brooks needs to be looking for Yao more
But if he’s not, I like him driving
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is it just me
or has Yao improved his turn around jumpers?
he is just hitting everything…
Good, googly, moogly
Michelle Tafoya is unbearable to listen to
Even my wife is pissed
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This crowd is phenomenal
I dream of that atmosphere at Toyota
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Holy fudge
Yao just went baseline with the reverse layup
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Fronting?
Where has that been? Nate has got the coach sleepy syndrome
They've done it 4 times that I've counted
It’s just not working
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Yeah
the pace of the game has been mind boggling. .esp for our standards..
by the_hustler on Apr 18, 2009 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
I think I was reading that Portland was the slowest paced team in the league
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they are
it’s unheard of to have the most efficient offensive team be the slowest paced team. That’s never happened before.
thats weird
esp when they have the best efficiency
by the_hustler on Apr 18, 2009 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Apparently Oden's range is under 2 feet
Because that was one of the ugliest 3 foot jumpers I’ve ever seen
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he's got decent range
like 2-3 on jumpers probably, lol.
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by Cablinasian on Apr 18, 2009 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
total count for this game.
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by Cablinasian on Apr 18, 2009 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Shane
was going for the 2 for 1 which they got
by benzhou12345 on Apr 18, 2009 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
madness
:00.6 POR – L. Aldridge defensive rebound
:00.2 HOU – A. Brooks misses a 25-foot three-pointer from the left wing
:09.9 HOU – D. Mutombo defensive rebound
:11.9 POR – L. Aldridge misses a 22-foot jumper from the left wing
:30.9 POR – G. Oden defensive rebound
:31.9 HOU – S. Battier misses a 28-foot three-pointer from the top of the arc
:41.9 HOU – L. Scola defensive rebound
:42.9 POR – S. Blake misses a 25-foot three-pointer from the top of the arc
they're even allowing him to body check drivers a little bit
I hope Oden gets this kind of slack.
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by Cablinasian on Apr 18, 2009 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
He usually does
But the situation really hasn’t come up yet
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he hip checked a few drivers
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by Cablinasian on Apr 18, 2009 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
not the Roy drive
The Przybilla put back is what really has me frustrated.
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by Cablinasian on Apr 18, 2009 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
two concerns
Brandon Roy is able to do as he pleases so far.
and we’ve taken some ill-advised shots so far.
change this and we coast. Yao Ming is a badass.
I really hope the Rockets win just so I don’t have to read a million articles on the Blazers. I swear half of the internet NBA fans are Portland fans.
I don't know
I haven’t seen anything quite as stupid as the shit the Blazers fans post. Well, Jazz fans…
yeah
but I accept that. It’s like how I accept Bill Worrell’s crap because he has the same allegiance.
I've been ecstatic with the Portland fans
Some trash talking for sure, but I like that
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This is going to be an interesting matchup
Von Wafer vs. Rudy Fernandez
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Ok.
I know the refs aren’t deciding the game, but that’s the fourth call a Houston driver has had that was iffy.
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I am slightly appeased...
lol.
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by Cablinasian on Apr 18, 2009 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions
its the grand old man
9:37 HOU – Bad pass by K. Lowry
9:41 HOU – D. Mutombo steals the ball from S. Rodriguez
9:54 POR – T. Outlaw defensive rebound
9:56 HOU – D. Mutombo misses the second free throw
9:56 POR – B. Roy enters game for C. Frye
9:56 HOU – D. Mutombo misses the first free throw
9:56 POR – Shooting foul on C. Frye
9:56 HOU – D. Mutombo offensive rebound
9:58 HOU – C. Landry misses a 21-foot jumper from the top of the key
10:11 HOU – D. Mutombo defensive rebound
by the_hustler on Apr 18, 2009 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Here
I don’t usually worry about what people say on their teams threads
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i see a little complaining going on. but there are a hell lot of comments, i don’t want to go read through all of it, haha.
by misterterrific on Apr 18, 2009 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions
of course
every team is going to complain about it. Sometimes it’s legit, sometimes not. NBA officiating is pretty bad, but it’s tough to ref a basketball game, anyways.
Lord knows we complain all the time. Of course, we’re right about it :)
"pretty bad"
Doesn’t even describe it. Plus, we whined like little bitches in that Dallas game. Hell, I’m still bitching about that game
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I think this about sums up the game so far:
YOU CANT STOP THE MING.
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by last texans fan on Apr 18, 2009 10:17 PM CDT reply actions
I saw him
shoot a 3 off the bench and it counted. True story.
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by last texans fan on Apr 18, 2009 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions
He could be exactly what they need at the 5
They need D and rebounding. He is good at both.
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But ya, KD was a no brainer
Just check out my internet name
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yeah
but we knew he had injury issues when in college. If I’ve got the #1, I’m looking for something more durable.
Yao back in
Yao back to the line
Wow, I could get used to that
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Not sure if that is an NBA rule or not
Not sure why you coultn’
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yeah they never give Yao or Shaq that call
by displacedHTOWNfan on Apr 18, 2009 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
He wasn't trying to draw the foul
He was positioning for the block and Fernandez jumped into him
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That is a bullshit call on Yao
There you go Cablinasian
Not sure what Yao was supposed to do there? He can’t really get out of the way and Fernandez just rammed into him
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And there's the makeup call
NBA refs. Where Amazing Happens.
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by Cablinasian on Apr 18, 2009 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Not really the same thing
That’s two on our superstar. Giving us a random foul isn’t really helping
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Yao just hit Brandon :)
so we’re even.
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by Cablinasian on Apr 18, 2009 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions
thats 2 on Yao
so it matters more to us..
by the_hustler on Apr 18, 2009 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions
superstar calls are insane
if it’s a foul, it’s a foul.
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by Cablinasian on Apr 18, 2009 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think that was the point
Just means a foul called ON our superstar is worse than one called on Rudy Fernandez
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I thought I was in the Blazers' Edge thread
didn’t realize I was replying in this thread. Too much red in both placeds.
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by Cablinasian on Apr 18, 2009 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Fuck you David Stern
You came only because of Portland??
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“I’m here just to remind the refs that they should call the game in favor of the blazers, and it looks like I’ll be doing just that at halftime.”
by misterterrific on Apr 18, 2009 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Because he wanted to experience our crowd
You blame him?
by Sabonis4Ever on Apr 18, 2009 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Those “WHere will amazing happen this year” commercials. When he blocked Deron to win game 3 last year.
i don’t go there anymore. What are they saying?
by misterterrific on Apr 18, 2009 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions
I think it's still a fantastic site
Hardisty does an awesome job. But too many Yao Only or TMac Only fans. It’s okay, there is plenty of bandwagon room.
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Is it that high up the chart?
Is that with or without the curve?
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because the national media hates our two cities
and nobody wants to work the 9:00 game. Get a real time zone, assholes.
Be happy
.. that JVG is not on air.. he is a certified Rockets homer.. like us :)
by the_hustler on Apr 18, 2009 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions
what is Aaron Brooks's shoe size?
it looks like he has pretty big feet.
Oregon Ducks- NCAA Cross Country Champions 2008! and a Basketball Pac-10 WIN.
nah
this is his normal pattern.
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by Cablinasian on Apr 18, 2009 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
24 already
.. but i hope dallas doesnt happen again
by the_hustler on Apr 18, 2009 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions
That was brilliant Battier
He’s so smart
by displacedHTOWNfan on Apr 18, 2009 10:38 PM CDT reply actions
That should have been a back court violation
And what are they booing about?
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yeah the booing doesn’t make since…they booing him not getting up on defense?
by displacedHTOWNfan on Apr 18, 2009 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions
yes
but accidents can be fouls as well. The local team here had a reallly good camera angle at it.k
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by Cablinasian on Apr 18, 2009 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
but I’m allowed to be a little upset when my guy is down. Fans aren’t rational.
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by Cablinasian on Apr 18, 2009 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Of course
This is probably not your most sympathetic audience. People are generally polite here, but we wont feel it the way you do.
stop whining everyone
The game is late, we have the d league announcers, stern is rooting against us…
If we win game 82, none of this happens. These are consequences.
this is hilarious because it applies to neither tam
Portland won their 82nd game, and Houston isn’t whining…
I am confused.
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by Cablinasian on Apr 18, 2009 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Exactly what I didn't want to happen
Roy showing what he just did right before half
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Doesn’t work for us lowly foreigners.
Straight from the No-Stat Zone to your computer!
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to whom it may concern
MEMORANDUM
Attention: Houston Rockets
Re: Second Half game plan
Get the ball to Yao Ming, dammit. Every possession!
That was just
a fabulous first half!
Yao has been perfect from the field
he's been fouled on post ups
and gotten free throws. So that skews the numbers.
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by Cablinasian on Apr 18, 2009 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions
http://www.myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=36641&part=sports
There are several feeds on the site.
I am viewing via sopcast… That seems to work..
K
Physical game
a bit surprising that only 18 FT happened, combined, with so many points in theh paint.
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30 points in the paint/3 FTs
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by Cablinasian on Apr 18, 2009 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions
This is a bit irrelevant but why do teams get to take it out of the sidelines during timeouts in the 4th quarter?
only after a full timeout
Rockets didn’t have a full left. At least I presume so. Otherwise, Sleepy is back at it.
How’s the game so far? Rockets looking good?
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Yao looked focused before the game.
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Rox look good, but they haven't fronted Yao yet!
Your a ten, but I'm on eleven!
by JakedaSnake on Apr 18, 2009 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes they have
They just abandoned it after he destroyed it
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okay
maybe this is just me thinking stupid, but here goes:
maybe the fronting “problems” were really all an elaborate ruse from Adelman.
I hope not
Since they effectively lost us the 2 seed ;-)
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Landry Amazing
This was the play depicted in the commercial. Hopefully the actual commercial will be on youtube soon, it was awesome. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL1KJQ6pjos
victory > sportsmanship?
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by Cablinasian on Apr 18, 2009 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Holy shit! The Yankess got best 22-4? I know its off topic, but I just saw it on the ticker. Good god, way to suck!
a first half like that
is justifiable in watching if someone asks me why i’m not working on my thesis defense for monday
UT-Arlington
I believe you went to our satellite school in Austin ;)
We also claim
John Lackey and Trey Hillman – but only the Hillman that won a title in Japan
makes sense
if you’re going for a degree in “Why Hakeem was the greatest center ever to play the freaking game fuck you Wilt”
the thesis question
has to be something new and inventive. everyone already knows Hakeem is the greatest so i wouldn’t be bringing anything new to the field
Speaking of baseball
Did anybody else see Wandy’s start for the Astros? He was absolutely sick all game. 7 IP, 2 hits, 10 k’s, 2 BB
No
not a great movie.. Watch Psycho instead. :) .. but i am sure you have
by the_hustler on Apr 18, 2009 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah
but.. i didnt like it.. probably a good movie for that time ..
by the_hustler on Apr 18, 2009 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Did anyone notice the travel on Roy's first field goal. He took like five steps...
Your a ten, but I'm on eleven!
just sayin'
Your a ten, but I'm on eleven!
by JakedaSnake on Apr 18, 2009 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions
his first field goal
was ruled a foul on the floor, and he was denied continuation.
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by Cablinasian on Apr 18, 2009 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions
I cannot wait till Crabtree gets drafted
So I can never see that fucking play again
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I'm an OSU fan watching a Duck tear my Blazers up
I am in pain.
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by Cablinasian on Apr 18, 2009 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions
congrats on not being an OU fan
they’ve single-handidly created the worst uniforms in college football, basketball, AND baseball. I hate them so much.
not to mention they suck
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by JakedaSnake on Apr 18, 2009 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions
still pissed about UT not gettin' in
Your a ten, but I'm on eleven!
by JakedaSnake on Apr 18, 2009 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions
don't mind me, I'm drunk typing.......but they suck too
Your a ten, but I'm on eleven!
by JakedaSnake on Apr 18, 2009 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Uh
UO = Ducks. OSU = rival.
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by Cablinasian on Apr 18, 2009 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh I misread your commetn
I hate the Ducks with a fervor.
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by Cablinasian on Apr 18, 2009 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Go Ducks!
I was happy to see Brooks doing well.
I was not happy to see Brooks doing well against Portland.
1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21... I know...
by FibonacciSequence on Apr 19, 2009 1:01 AM CDT up reply actions
Perhaps you can explain this then...
I saw Aaron Brooks at a Cafe Express and he was shouting “I would NEVER let someone I loved go to Corvallis!! You are dead to me!” into his cell phone.
What did that mean?
haha
apparently a friend of his is now attending the correct college.
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by Cablinasian on Apr 18, 2009 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions
you know it
Your a ten, but I'm on eleven!
by JakedaSnake on Apr 18, 2009 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions
what up with your screen name.......... uh nevermind
Your a ten, but I'm on eleven!
by JakedaSnake on Apr 18, 2009 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions
That was a near perfect half
now we need to finish strong
by oiler-texan diehard on Apr 18, 2009 11:05 PM CDT reply actions
lead the league in double digit comebacks.
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by Cablinasian on Apr 18, 2009 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions
been playing with it since December
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by Cablinasian on Apr 18, 2009 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions
it had
but it’s been hurt in this game, per Blazer broadcsat
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by Cablinasian on Apr 18, 2009 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions
how's his pus?
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by JakedaSnake on Apr 18, 2009 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Scola
playing some seriously amazing D .. I’m impressed
somewhere...
there’s an irate irrational blazer fan going “flopping euro”
by misterterrific on Apr 18, 2009 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I just want him to keep playing defense like he has been
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the idea
(and I’ve only heard it applied to like the last 5 min.)
is that, if you’re up by more points than there are minutes left in the game, you win like 75% of the time
Nope
Portland can turn it up anytime.. play Yao as much as possible
by the_hustler on Apr 18, 2009 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Smart play Shane, Pryz was tropped in the arc
by oiler-texan diehard on Apr 18, 2009 11:12 PM CDT reply actions
He might have been outside
But he tried to sell it by hopping back. He just can’t “Not flop”
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or
was tellin him to do it more because the old man (oden ) is coming in
by the_hustler on Apr 18, 2009 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Did you see Oden's face?
He looked so sad.
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by last texans fan on Apr 18, 2009 11:13 PM CDT reply actions
Good ball movement setting up easy shots
by oiler-texan diehard on Apr 18, 2009 11:14 PM CDT reply actions
His arms were pretty straight up.
50/50 call.
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by Cablinasian on Apr 18, 2009 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions
I was reading the Simmons column
And he’s at 8.9 per 48, just crazy
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seriously though
he got called for a foul for getting hit in the face by Kurt Thomas.
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by Cablinasian on Apr 18, 2009 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions
They are calling it properly for Yao tonight
Your guys just aren’t playing good defense. Przy HAS to stop trying to flop and play actual defense or Yao will abuse him for the entire series
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and still
Przy underestimates Yao.. he still wants to take him 1-1..
Yao will probably be sayin " you can’t f***** stop me"
by the_hustler on Apr 18, 2009 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions
weird - going to give up
Yao has been called for many travels by means of being pushed in the back with two hands.
I don't know whether to be pissed or happy
where were these guys on Wednesday?
by oiler-texan diehard on Apr 18, 2009 11:15 PM CDT reply actions
TO be fair, Dallas is playing really well right now. THey beat The Spurs in SA today.
Its not like we lost at home to Minnesota or something.
we knew it was a CRUCIAL game and got blown out in the 4th qtr, I was really disappointed
by oiler-texan diehard on Apr 18, 2009 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions
It's the playoffs now
We all need to get over it (me very much included)
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when players flop
we know it, they know it, how come the refs dont know it? annoying
Roy is a great player
he knows what he has to do to win. Flop to get Yao out of the game…
Time to galvanize
that
is not the way a “great” superstar plays
by the_hustler on Apr 18, 2009 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions
getting pretty close to some serious crow eating time for us BEdgers
Life is exhausting when you are this stupid.
Here's my problem with a ref calling that a foul
It was CLEARLY a flop, so there is no way they saw what happened.
Why are you calling a foul when you don’t actually know what happened?
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He'll be doing that until he is 100
So for the next 3 years
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That wasn't really his fault
Someone has to crash behind him
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artest has been quiet this game, i like how hes being very selective with his shots. playing good defense too
If Deke keeps this up I can see him being the difference
vs the Lakers
by oiler-texan diehard on Apr 18, 2009 11:29 PM CDT reply actions
and with that Bubba McDowell interception
I can see us moving right along to face the Cowboys in the bowl.
I’m pumped but lets take things one game, one possession at a time!
shut up about "nerves"
these are professionals. They’ve been through big games before, and I don’t think that’s what’s seriously affecting them. The Rockets’ defense, however…
This is that oldfashioned Texas beatdown, eh?
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Shot clock running down, no harm with that shot
I’d rather that than a pass down to Deke
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"not in YOUR house too"
take that blazers
by the_hustler on Apr 18, 2009 11:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Scola has played the best D of his life
He was embarrassed against Dirk
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This is not even freaking close, we don't need to even score another point
just play some D
Put in Chucky and keep Yao on the bench for the entire 4th qtr
by oiler-texan diehard on Apr 18, 2009 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions
no
lets wait for 12 more mins.. remember the chicago game.. always
by the_hustler on Apr 18, 2009 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Vegas is NEVER off
They want money on both sides of the line. Vegas doesn’t loose money
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Yes, but that's not the point of the line
The point for Vegas is to have just as many people betting the dog as the favorite. That way they make their money off the juice. That’s why lines change, not because they think one team will win, it’s what they think players believe.
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hmmm, good point
it shows how much they thought betters would go for the blazers though
Well that is very true
But in general, the Rockets were clearly the dogs in this game going in. NBA homecourt advantage is worth a lot in Vegas
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Someone needs to YouTube the finger wag.
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Roy tries 30 footer again
Nope, not this time Roy!
they are classy
well anyone is classy when compared to Jazz fans..
by the_hustler on Apr 18, 2009 11:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Unbelievable how this game is being called
Congratulations on having the refs hand this one to you guys. Bull-f***-shit.
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lol
you have no idea what you’re talking about, and I suggest you stop posting before you embarrass yourself further
hahah
yeah cuz the refs differed the game by this much
Waiting for the day Houston gets some sports respect.
by TexasHoosier on Apr 18, 2009 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't be silly. Refs can't give us 88 at the start of 4th
Besides, what makes you think the Refs or anyone else likes Houston? Stern came to give Portland a BJ not us.
That's just silly
This game has been very well called. You are simply bitter because of the score. Every bad call one way has resulted in a make up call the other.
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OK - just one example
(though I could give you MANY more): Steve Blake goes up for a three (first quarter); the Rockets defender (don’t recall who it was) hits him on the arm and he falls into the first row. Why was there no foul on the Rockets player?
Forget it. More examples. At least 3 times in the first half, Roy drove to the basket and was either hacked or bodied by Yao. No call on any of those plays.
Artest cranks up a three in the first half; he misses the shot and at least 2 of the Rockets can be seen with fistfuls of Blazer jerseys. Why no call?
Why is it the Rockets can hack and grab and hold and get away with it, but when Portland tries it, they get called for fouls?
Not sayin’ there’s no talent on the Houston team – you guys have some great players. But the officials are letting them get away with lots of nasty shit. What a crock.
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This is pathetic
I can name numerous things from the Rockets side too.
You lost, badly, it had NOTHING to do with the refs, NOTHING
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None of you answered my questions
Not that I really expected you to do so. You have no answer. A foul is a foul is a foul and the refs let Houston get away with many of them. Very poorly officiated game. Portland wouldn’t have won anyhow. Yao and Brooks were great.
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You're team played like a bunch of scared little boys
We were physcially dominant. I don’t have to answer questions that you made up. There is no answer, as they aren’t valid questions.
This game was evenly officiated. Every single time you guys bitched about a call not happening, you got a make up on the other end. Every time we bitched about a call being unnecessary, we got a make up call. You are being bitter. I bet if you watched that game back you’d realize that you are wrong.
Yes, a foul is a foul, but it’s not like the Blazers had 50 fouls called against them and we had 20. It was an evenly called game.
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Oh, well
All we can do then is to agree to disagree. Certainly I saw some bad calls go against the Rockets (Fernandez charge on Yao, a Roy flop), but I still maintain that Houston got away with far more fouls that weren’t called than did Portland. The first example I cited was SO obvious – 21000 people in the arena saw Blake get fouled and end up on his back. How did the 3 that matter in that situation not see it?
But, whatever …
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playoff basketball
Stern is definitely thinking of ways to make this competitive
by the_hustler on Apr 18, 2009 11:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Good job Houston
You all taught us a playoff style lesson. How we respond in Game 2 will dictate the remainder of the series. I give Houston full credit for this win. Your guys came with the confidence and execution tonight!
BTW to avoid argument I’d stay away from the BE tonight. Unless you want to see 200 blazer fans blame the refs for this game.
Hello Dum Dum
Agreed
None of you guys be douchebags and talk shit. Wait till next game. We’d be pissed the opposite way
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No matter the fanbase
there are always douchbags. No shit talk coming from me. To use the ref argument in a blow out is ridiculous.
I still like our chances in the series but now we have an uphill battle.
Again, nice work.
Hello Dum Dum
message from a fellow trailblazer fan
Thank you New Orleans
FOR LOSING AND SENDING US THE ROCKETS.
how cute
J'ed
Pretty amazing, guys. Good things happen when you feed that center of yours.
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what's amazing is
he’s taken only around 9 shots or so.
by misterterrific on Apr 18, 2009 11:40 PM CDT up reply actions
that same center
has not attempted even 1 FG in the second half
by the_hustler on Apr 18, 2009 11:41 PM CDT up reply actions
You didn’t need him to. If the Rockets want to go deep in the PO, you’ll have to force-feed him in the 4th.
…But then you all know that, so I’ll shut up now.
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"YAO MIIIING YAO MING YAO MING YAO MIIIIIIIIING"
“YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAO MIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIING YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGG”
Whoa. Nice, Oden… I think this kid will be fine, in time.
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i agree
Waiting for the day Houston gets some sports respect.
by TexasHoosier on Apr 18, 2009 11:44 PM CDT up reply actions
durant
put up numbers at age 20 that no player in league history can top
by Evan Hochschild on Apr 18, 2009 11:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Hm, don’t know about that. Blazers need a center, not a wing. You don’t let the huge star go, conventional wisdom says, but if the Blazers win a championship with Oden it won’t matter. They’re clicking without a good center, so they could be huge if Oden grows into the position.
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Really? I think he’ll be an All Star, I bet. He hasn’t been able to gain any rhythm this year, that’s all.
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could anyon tell
what the crowd was chanting a little while ago?
by Evan Hochschild on Apr 18, 2009 11:43 PM CDT reply actions
prob something to the refs
funny thing is they prob dont know what they are saying either
Please - I would really like to knw too
by oiler-texan diehard on Apr 18, 2009 11:44 PM CDT up reply actions
AB scores 8 more and he breaks an all-time NBA record for most points in a playoff debut
Rose scored 36 earlier today to miss Jabbar’s record by one point
by oiler-texan diehard on Apr 18, 2009 11:44 PM CDT reply actions
didnt he play last year??
Waiting for the day Houston gets some sports respect.
by TexasHoosier on Apr 18, 2009 11:44 PM CDT up reply actions
and that was the rookie debut record
i think the debut record is like 44
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by TexasHoosier on Apr 18, 2009 11:45 PM CDT up reply actions
37 by Kareem, saw it earlier today in the Bulls-Celtics Game
Wilt had 35, Rose scored 36 today
by oiler-texan diehard on Apr 18, 2009 11:47 PM CDT up reply actions
No crap
That would be monumentally stupid to put him back in
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the refs DID NOT win us this game, our defense did.
portland fans act as if the refs made sure that roy was the only one in double figures on their team
its the playoffs
the refs dont want to decide a playoff game…unless its the 2006 finals..
by Evan Hochschild on Apr 18, 2009 11:46 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah me too
and i bet they arent going to be here as much as the past couple days
Waiting for the day Houston gets some sports respect.
by TexasHoosier on Apr 18, 2009 11:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I expect you will recieve a warm welcome
Especially after your comments about Roy.
by Sabonis4Ever on Apr 18, 2009 11:48 PM CDT up reply actions
That's what it sounds like
But I really hope not. I expect more than that from Blazer’s fans.
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They are pissed right now, can you blame them?
by oiler-texan diehard on Apr 18, 2009 11:51 PM CDT up reply actions
bullard said they cant repeat it on the air
but its about the officials
Waiting for the day Houston gets some sports respect.
There is no way refs can cause a 30 point blowout
did the refs make Yao not miss a shot in the first half?
These blazers fans are like soccer fans,,
by the_hustler on Apr 18, 2009 11:50 PM CDT up reply actions
the reffing has
been in our favor but not 31 pt differential you could whine for a 6-9 point loss but there getting wrecked
J'ed
It's been a remarkably well reffed game
Make up calls galore when they screw up
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Chanting:
These. Refs. Suck.
Lamest chant EVER
by Evan Hochschild on Apr 18, 2009 11:50 PM CDT reply actions
i take it as
these fans love their team so much, theyre unable to blame them for the loss
by Evan Hochschild on Apr 18, 2009 11:51 PM CDT up reply actions
American sports fans are so fucking PC… Down here we chant, “(ref’s name), compadre, la puta que te parióooooooo”. And it’s great.
I need to try that when I go to an NBA game someday.
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I was in Guadalajara
And they cussed like crazy. Puta was quite tame
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its hard to rebound
when your opponent is shooting like we are
Waiting for the day Houston gets some sports respect.
by TexasHoosier on Apr 18, 2009 11:52 PM CDT up reply actions
see..
that’s the thing about pts. allowed. these announcers really know nothing about pace.
by misterterrific on Apr 18, 2009 11:52 PM CDT reply actions
depends on the announcers
few basketball announcers are into more advanced stuff, but some baseball announcers are. Hell, I’ve heard Brownie and JD talk about VORP on Astros broadcasts
The gigantic Deke helping up and man hugging the dimunitive Aaron Brooks
Kodak moment.
Currently Listening to: VAST - Touched
"I feel like I'm the best, but you're not going to get me to say that." - Hall of Fame WR Jerry Rice
by last texans fan on Apr 18, 2009 11:53 PM CDT reply actions
Dont forget Artest
he played great.. in control. nice shot selection
i was about to say the same thing
how they spotlight him in red
perfect
Waiting for the day Houston gets some sports respect.
by TexasHoosier on Apr 18, 2009 11:54 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm telling you, they have a freaking hell of a fan base
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that they do
cities with only an NBA team are pretty into it. Jazz, Spurs, Kings (not this season, but you know…)
I agree
the internet is full of them..
but they have a very young/talented team. no wonder..
by the_hustler on Apr 18, 2009 11:57 PM CDT up reply actions
"/>your city
needsmore passionate fans.. just learn from cricket fans in India..
by the_hustler on Apr 19, 2009 12:01 AM CDT up reply actions
well they dont know how many games they will have there
so they want as much as they can get
Waiting for the day Houston gets some sports respect.
by TexasHoosier on Apr 18, 2009 11:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Refs
have been pretty rockets friendly, but there is no way that it accounts for such a big loss. Why on earth is scola still out there. Lets not jinx game 2… we all know the blazers are going to answer…
BBN
is gonna have a hard time choosing the “3 up” part of the recap
Might have to do a first half 3 up and a second half 3 up
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My vote would be
YAO
ABZ
Adelman
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by TexasHoosier on Apr 19, 2009 12:00 AM CDT up reply actions
lol!!
deke should be among the 3.. he had a great game.
by the_hustler on Apr 19, 2009 12:02 AM CDT up reply actions
Michelle Tafoya
Clearly in the 3 down
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by UofTOrange on Apr 19, 2009 12:04 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Rec'd
because you are so right.
1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21... I know...
by FibonacciSequence on Apr 19, 2009 1:21 AM CDT up reply actions
It's such a blowout
Brent Barry dunked and Brian Cook had a shot attempt.
"I'm just looking forward to something great happening in the city of Houston" - Tracy McGrady
Still waiting...
Even better
"I'm just looking forward to something great happening in the city of Houston" - Tracy McGrady
Still waiting...
This is a good way to compensate for not having a go to guy
Waiting for the day Houston gets some sports respect.
Please stop trolling over to our blog
Again I give you all full credit for this win. Plus if we have some trolling coming over here I’m sorry. Take the higher ground if you must but please stop.
Hello Dum Dum
you're right
the guy is not a regular here. He actually has more comments on our site than yours.
Hello Dum Dum
look dude
y’all have been coming over here for the last three days. Turnabout is fair play. (though I haven’t been. I have better things to do)
the blogs have been having dialogue since we knew we were playing
thats not trolling
Waiting for the day Houston gets some sports respect.
by TexasHoosier on Apr 19, 2009 12:04 AM CDT up reply actions
I hope no one is really trolling
But if someone is talking good natured trash, that’s not trolling
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Maybe I'm overly sensitive
a 30 point loss does that too me. I’m just a big fan of sportsmanship and class, not saying you’re not displaying that, but comments on the internet can be taken a thousand different ways.
Hello Dum Dum
Fair enough
It was a huge victory for the Rockets. But this series is FAR from over
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At least the tranny croud....
should be happy with tonight with the announcer! She….He…It is horrible!
Happy with 1-1
1-1 should be fine.. 2-0 would be amazing
by the_hustler on Apr 19, 2009 12:04 AM CDT up reply actions
cmon guys dont go over to the blazers site and rub salt in the wounds. there’s still lots of game left to be played before we win the series
yaaahhhh!!!!
nice start to a sunday.. a ferrari win at china would be the icing on the cake !
also.. plz watch kobe kickin some jazz ass tomo
by the_hustler on Apr 19, 2009 12:09 AM CDT up reply actions
Blazers now know what it feels like to be blown out in the Rose Garden
Something Nuggets have first hand knowledge of.
by Sabonis4Ever on Apr 19, 2009 12:10 AM CDT up reply actions
Please
What does a 27 point blowout do to that point diff theory you used to say you tied for the division.
You trolled the nugs site and this one, predictable. You;re one of the worst blazers posters out there dude, have some respect for yourself and your team
BTW just got my Nugs division champs shirt.
by runningdonut on Apr 19, 2009 12:35 AM CDT up reply actions
Fact) The nuggets and Blazers have the same regular season record
Fact) They are co-division champions.
Fact) fuck off
"The Rockets broke the heart-shaped lock on our diary and read it. They know our shirt sizes AND our shoe sizes. They know our ballboy’s girlfriend’s nickname. They own us." - nightbluefruit
by Sabonis4Ever on Apr 19, 2009 12:41 AM CDT up reply actions
Rockets Romp Rip City
and with that, I am out. Great win.
by misterterrific on Apr 19, 2009 12:09 AM CDT reply actions
that was a most welcome distraction!!!
back to prepping for the thesis defense. cya for game 2. go rockets!
Talking to Canlah or the Blazers?
Applicable in both cases I’d think.
(Good luck Canlah, even though I don’t know you) :)
1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21... I know...
by FibonacciSequence on Apr 19, 2009 1:24 AM CDT up reply actions
That was.....
…..unexpected…. feel free to talk shit. We earned it.
"The Rockets broke the heart-shaped lock on our diary and read it. They know our shirt sizes AND our shoe sizes. They know our ballboy’s girlfriend’s nickname. They own us." - nightbluefruit
so
Thats my rockets…good thing they didnt come back bcz ao had 4 fouls (in which 3 were comepletly BS)…u know when u win by 27 ppl say how can u complain about the refs, the fact is tho that they sucked…and most ppl will look at FT shot comparison and tell me to shutup…well, the rockets drove got hammered they got foul shots, portland drove but got easy layups and putbacks, mostly no fouls…refs call litlle shoves aon yao and refuse to call a charge for yao, but when yao’s on defense touching the guy its an automatic foul…BS
well happy with teh game tho, go aaron and yao!
P.S. – Artest stop dribbling!
by EveryHoustonTeamRox! on Apr 19, 2009 12:26 AM CDT reply actions
No ways about it.
The Rockets kick the Blazers butt. See you in Game 2.
I fear for the day Paul Allen is no longer the owner of the Blazers.
He needs to reproduce soon so we have an heir in succession.
Good game by the Rockets.
They introduced Portland to playoff basketball, and hopefully this shows the Portland FO that we do need a PG. So I guess thanks…. in a way. It still sucked.
draft dejuan blair
RECAP
3 UP
YAO- complete monster. prybilla/alrdige/oden could not stop him
Scola- great D on aldrige and was only consistent scorer on 2nd unit
Mutombo/ABZ
3 DOWN
alrdige
FEMALE ESPN ANNOUNCER- please take that portland homerism sh!t out of your mouth
(got so sick of her crap I just put on Mute)
Avery johnson- ‘alrdige will have a break out game!!!!’
Aldridge
"The Rockets broke the heart-shaped lock on our diary and read it. They know our shirt sizes AND our shoe sizes. They know our ballboy’s girlfriend’s nickname. They own us." - nightbluefruit
by Sabonis4Ever on Apr 19, 2009 12:41 AM CDT up reply actions
Agree completely
Especially with the “down” for the ESPN announcer and Avery Johnson. To pick nits though, it’s not fair to have 4 players for your 3 up, unless I’m just unfamiliar with the rules of the game.
1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21... I know...
by FibonacciSequence on Apr 19, 2009 1:28 AM CDT up reply actions
Sometimes we get excited.
And we forget how to count. We do our best to reinforce Southern stereotypes whenever possible.
I know I was excited when we drafted him.
I found a lot of video posted by enthusiastic Ducks fans and thought – “Hell yeah, we got our own Frenchie now.”
JVG is a genius
in the Cleveland/Detroit broadcast, he said he thought Houston would “blow out” Portland, and obviously Mark Jackson begged to differ.
JVG looking real good after this demoralizing defeat.
by goingforthecorner on Apr 19, 2009 1:10 AM CDT reply actions
Coaches being honest
are generally more reliable than players being honest. And Jackson has thing about JVG and Houston. Don’t know what we ever did to him, but its real. It’s better than other announcers who are only forcibly reminded that we exist. But to be fair, Portland and whole NW for that matter, suffers from the same aggravating syndrome.
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