tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55222323213726187782024-03-12T19:39:03.588-07:00There's Always Next YearBlazers Blog for the eternal optimists...TANYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18239872082865411139noreply@blogger.comBlogger83125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5522232321372618778.post-50748549211894375962012-02-16T14:57:00.000-08:002012-02-16T14:57:15.495-08:00Better off without our All-Star? -- Blazers Finally win in OaklandBy Jonathan Ryan Davis<br />
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Just a quick review for the readers about Portland's two biggest struggles/flaws for this year:<br />
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1) Winning close games<br />
2) Winning on the road<br />
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If the Blazers had won all of their close games (5 points or less), they would have the best record in the league. Simply looking at point differential, Portland should be third in the Western Conference behind OKC and San Antonio. If Portland had simply won 5 of their 9 losses by five points or less, Portland would be tied with the Spurs for second in the West. Unfortunately, Brandon Roy is gone and Portland has struggled in close games and have been abysmal on the road.<br />
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So, heading into last night's game against Golden State, a team that had won three straight games and is a team on the rise under the tutelage of Mark Jackson, AND factoring in that Portland was on the second game of a back-to-back-to-back, AND considering Portland was without their All-Star and the most consistent player the team has had this year, AND understanding that Portland would rather play the Lakers at home than Golden State at Oracle...Portland was destined to lose.<br />
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Last night started out how most people probably expected. The Warriors dominated the boards, out-shot the Blazers, and extended the lead multiple times in the first quarter, to as many as 8 points. But Portland fought back. By focusing on controlling the defensive boards, corralling and putting back multiple baskets, and FINALLY hitting outside shots, Portland climbed back into the game by scoring 37 points in the second quarter and taking a three point lead into halftime. Then, as we all expected against one of the best shooting and higher scoring teams in the league, the second half was all about defense. Portland combined to score 36 points in the half, one less than they managed in the second quarter alone. Yet Portland's defense was just as stifling against Golden State. <br />
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Going down the stretch in the fourth quarter, the inevitable pattern was playing out. Portland was within a couple of possessions of their opponent. They started to miss shot after shot while their opponent steadily hit baskets. Portland throws away possessions, and eventually, they lose by three points. But this night was different from all other nights.<br />
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Without Aldridge, Portland ran their offense through Gerald Wallace and Jamal Crawford. Crash was stellar, knocking down four clutch threes and slashing to the hoop. Crawford was off and on all night, but hit every key free throw and the deciding three point shot that gave Portland the lead in the closing minute. Then, the Warriors played the role of the Blazers by fumbling their final possession where they could have forced OT or won the game outright. Instead, BLAZERS WIN!<br />
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So, what does this tell us about the formula for winning close games? Let Crash let it fly from beyond the arc. Ensure LMA is in street clothes. Give Elliot Williams plenty of playing time. And most of all, play every close game on the road.<br />
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Who knows if Portland can use this victory to propel them in the right direction; but it was sure nice to go to sleep after winning a close game. We can all hope that the Blazers are learning about what it takes to win close games. I'd rather them learn now and build on it going into the playoffs than forget how to win close games down the stretch.<br />
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Great game last night and one more to go tonight! <br />
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Go Blazers!TANYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18239872082865411139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5522232321372618778.post-11515106795517700452012-02-15T12:49:00.000-08:002012-02-15T12:49:24.911-08:00Love is Pain -- Blazers Lose to WizardsBy Jonathan Ryan Davis<br />
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Because of constraints on my time as a real, live person, this post will be shorter than normal. Here's a brief recap of last night's atrocity against the Washington Wizards:<br />
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<ul><li>Aldridge goes down with an ankle injury in the second minute and the Blazers' spirit of the Blazers goes down with him.</li>
<li>Portland plays no defense.</li>
<li>Portland looked dead.</li>
<li>Portland allowed one of the worst shooting to look like the greatest shooting team in history.</li>
<li>Terrible loss.</li>
</ul>Hopefully the Blazers turn things around tonight!<br />
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Go Blazers!TANYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18239872082865411139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5522232321372618778.post-82666879508319685552012-02-12T18:07:00.000-08:002012-02-12T18:07:12.980-08:00Blazers v. Mavs Recap—A Rare Moral VictoryBy Jonathan Ryan Davis<br />
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It is rare that a losing team can claim a moral victory; but last night's double overtime loss to the Dallas Mavericks was just that.<br />
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Portland got off to an atrocious start, looking like the woeful road team that has emerged as the status quo for the Blazers this season. Down by 18, it appeared as though Portland would fold like they did to powerhouses like Detroit and Cleveland earlier in the season. LaMarcus Aldridge was all but invisible during the first three quarters, Raymond Felton could have built a large outhouse with his bricks, and only Gerald Wallace and Nicolas Batum appeared interested in any form of competition.<br />
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Then, the inevitable comeback came from the Blazers...the comeback that would result in getting close enough to avoid labeling the loss a complete lack of effort by Portland, but not close enough to actually challenge for a real, live, actual victory.<br />
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Going into the fourth quarter, I said to myself, "Wouldn't it be nice, if for once this season, Aldridge took over the 4th and leads Portland to a comeback win?" And guess what? That's what happened!...well, almost.<br />
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Despite never leading in the game, Portland went to their All-Star (it sounds nice to say that) time and time again for clutch baskets. By playing aggravating defense and finally hitting open shots, Portland slowly whittled Dallas' lead until they finally tied the game to force OT.<br />
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The Blazers got their first lead in the first overtime behind the aggressiveness of Jamal Crawford who was able to knife through the Mavs defense to get to the rim. Yet the Mavs were in no mood to roll over. They battled back and provided their Finals MVP a chance to hit his patented step-back jumper. To the delight of Blazers fans globally, he missed, providing Portland with 2.0 seconds to hit a game winning shot. And if you are Nate McMillan, who do you go to if you need a quick catch and shoot? That's right, Mr. Crossover himself who shoots 89% better in the clutch with a hand in his face...<br />
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Crawford curls off a screen, snags the in-bounds pass and launches a WIDE open three. It looked good leaving his hands. It was right on line. And it missed! Of course it missed.<br />
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That took Portland to their second OT against the team that knocked them out of the playoffs last season. To start the second overtime, Raymond Felton decided it was time to take over the game, the same Felton who was shooting 25%, 4-16 going into the period. So what does Felton do? He neglects to pass the ball on the first three possessions, converting on a wild drive to the hoop and badly missing the other two shots. On the other side of the court, the incomparable Delonte West his three straight shots, giving the Mavs a four point lead. Magically, after failing to get his team involved or going to the man who carried Portland into overtime and hit the tying basket in the first overtime (Mr. All-Star), Felton was benched for the remainder of the period. (On a side note, Nate gets a lot of flack, but he makes so many great calls.)<br />
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With Felton out, the Blazers stayed close, down by two with 30 seconds left. Unfortunately, Dallas had the ball and went through their superstar. While Dirk had been off all night, and missed chances to win the game at the end of regulation and the first overtime, we all knew he would not miss again. With ten seconds left, Dirk posts up Aldridge and hits a fade away jumper to put Dallas up by four points.<br />
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Portland is then in a precarious position of having to score four points in 10 seconds. The logical solution is to give the ball to Crawford who is the all-time leader in 4-point plays. However, Matthews gets the ball, drives to the hoop, and gets fouled in the act of shooting (Dallas had one foul to give, but Matthews out-maneuvered them). Matthews, an 87% free throw shoot, drains the first shot, then misses the second. Wallace grabs the rebound and ends up in a jump ball. If Crash wins the tip, Portland will have a chance to hit a three and send the game to a third OT. But there's no way that can happen, right?<br />
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Then it happens. Wallace wins the tip. Crawford gets the ball (the most clutch player on Portland's roster). Dallas can foul, but they don't. Crawford tries to take Delonte off the dribble. He gives him a juke, then instead of taking a straight up three, does a double-clutch shot that heads towards the hoop. Will it go in...<br />
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NO! It hits hard off the backboard and the Blazers lose. Or more accurately, Dallas wins. Because on this night, Portland did not lose the game. Portland fought. Portland showed heart. Portland had a shot to win and got a shot off. Portland had two clutch shots by Aldridge to force OT 1 & 2. Portland played an amazing fourth quarter and two solid OTs.<br />
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Last night's loss renewed my faith in the Blazers' ability to compete in the playoffs this year. Yes, we may be the 8th seed in the playoffs if it were to start today; however, we are a playoff team, and if we play like we did last night in Dallas, we could be a dangerous team come April.<br />
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Next up is our final back-to-back-to-back. How great would it be to sweep those games and bring some momentum into the All-Star break and beyond.<br />
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Thank you Blazers for showing heart last night; it's much appreciated by us fans.<br />
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Go Blazers!TANYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18239872082865411139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5522232321372618778.post-18440541993525755962012-02-11T07:20:00.000-08:002012-02-11T07:22:44.607-08:00Blazers v. Hornets Recap—A Lazy Road WinBy Jonathan Ryan Davis<br />
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Portland got the win, but they did not look like a playoff team. Against a team who has only won two games since their third game of the season, the Blazers needed to grind out a close victory when they should have pummeled this inferior team. Portland used the same style of play that resulted in a home loss again Houston: laziness, lack of energy, laziness.<br />
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On a night when Portland shot well above 50%, arguably their best shooting night on the road, one would assume Portland would walk away from the Big Easy with a comfortable double-digit win. Jamal Crawford was his old self, Raymond Felton seems to have rediscovered his shooting touch after returning from a sprained ankle; yet the Hornets still had a chance to win the game in the 4th quarter.<br />
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Portland has the pieces to be an elite defensive and rebounding team. In terms of defense, for the five minutes they applied defensive pressure to the Hornets, the Blazers dominated the game, forcing repetitive turnovers and converting them to easy baskets. Then that energy disappeared and NO stayed in the game. Throughout the rest of the game, the Blazers showed a lack of motivation to crush the Hornets. <br />
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Portland has also forgot how to rebound. For the past week, the Blazers have been manhandled on the glass by teams that should not be able to muscle Portland in the paint. Between Camby, Aldridge, Wallace, Batum and some girthy bench players, the Blazers should be one of the best rebounding teams in the league. During the great stretch run to start the season, Portland ranked near the top of the league in rebounding efficiency. However, Portland has forgotten an elementary skill of basketball: boxing out. Portland must correct their lackadaisical play on the boards to reassert themselves as a contender in the West. <br />
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The real test for the Blazers will come tonight when they face a Mavs team who is starting to play great basketball. By rebounding and playing pressure defense, Portland can leave Dallas with a momentum shifting win. Yet, there is no way Portland wins tonight if they play like they did again the Hornets.<br />
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Now that LMA has been named an All-Star, and he had his post-All-Star letdown game, he needs to take this team on his back and change the attitude of the Blazers. Tonight will be fun to watch...<br />
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Go Blazers!TANYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18239872082865411139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5522232321372618778.post-72297445326752114352012-02-09T16:52:00.000-08:002012-02-09T16:52:00.436-08:00LA...LA...LA... (not a chant for the black mark on the west coast)By Jonathan Ryan Davis<br />
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The Western Conference coaches finally got something right: they selected LaMarcus Aldridge to the 2011-12 All-Star team. After a highly publicized snub last year, where LA would have had the chance to represent his conference in front of his mother who was recovering from cancer, LA is finally an All-Star. With consistent play and a new role as the face of the Blazers, Aldridge demonstrated to the league that he's a legit star.<br />
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No longer in the shadow of Brandon Roy, LA has become one of the most complete big men in the NBA. Each year he has added a new piece to his game, and now, Aldridge is deadly from the outside, can post up from both sides of the hoop, drive left, drive right, fade left, fade right, hit the jump hook with each hand, and drive the ball strong to the hoop to finish with grace or power around the rim. Aldridge can rebound on the offensive and defensive ends. He has quick hands and feet to disrupt the passing lanes, and he has become a respectable shot blocker (as we all saw against Durant...oh wait, that was goaltending.) On a bad night, LA scores 15. On a good night he controls the game like a graceful conductor. <br />
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The best part about LaMarcus Aldridge: he still hasn't reached his peak. LA still lacks the killer instinct in the 4th quarter. He can and should be a 12 rebound a night guy. And dare I say it, he could probably become a reliable three point threat.<br />
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May this be the first of many All-Star weekends! Congrats LaMarcus, you deserve it!<br />
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Go Blazers!<br />
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PS. Let's start an Elliot Williams for the Slam Dunk Contest campaign!TANYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18239872082865411139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5522232321372618778.post-80475137554849779912012-02-08T21:43:00.000-08:002012-02-08T21:43:29.246-08:00Blazers v. Rockets Recap with *Bonus* questions I would have asked as a media memberBy Jonathan Ryan Davis<br />
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Before getting to the game recap, in a sadistic, cathartic exercise, I have decided to list a few of the questions I would have asked Blazers players and coaches as a member of the media for tonight's game. At least I can imagine what my interactions would have been like to stare up at the towering LMA as he ponders my tough, but thoughtful questions.<br />
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Here are a few of the questions (not related to the ludicrous OKC loss)...<br />
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Q: After the torrid start by Portland, Blazers players and coaches mentioned the fraternity-like bond that naturally formed as the main reason for their success. Now that you have encountered some inconsistency, especially on the road, has the culture changed in the clubhouse?<br />
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Q: The Blazers have struggled to form a late game identity. What do you envision that identity must be in order to have the same success Portland had with B-Roy over the last few years, when the Blazers were consistently one of best NBA teams at closing out games?<br />
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Q: As this is the most frantic, condensed season in a while, how do you plan on using the All-Star break to retool before the stretch run? Is rest more important than practice at this point?<br />
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Q: What is your favorite pizza place in Portland? (Isn't this information everyone wants to know? I mean, seriously, what's more interesting: another answer about another basketball question or information that can help satiate your appetite, literally?)<br />
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Maybe, with a little luck, the Blazers will hook up TANY with a media credential for one of Portland's east coast games so we can ask a few of these questions. Stranger things have happened!<br />
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Now to the recap...<br />
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This game was all about energy from beginning to end. One team had it consistently while the other went through sugar highs and lows from the opening tip to the final buzzer. Portland awoke from their slumber in a few short spurts to come back from 19 down to force a tie, only to have Houston build the lead again and not relinquish it.<br />
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Portland was lackluster to start the game. As Mike and Mike mentioned in their broadcast, it appeared the Blazers were still hungover from the OKC game. Portland's game oozed laziness from the outset. The only player in the first quarter who appeared to be motivated and was active on both ends of the floor was the Blazer playing with a sprained ankle. Felton kept Portland in the game in the first quarter, and in spite of stellar shooting by the Blazers, Portland continued to get out rebounded on every possession, which resulted in Houston heading into the second with a small lead. Houston was active on both ends and moved the ball well to get shot after shot that was wide open. <br />
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The second quarter was no better. The theme again? No energy...no energy...no energy. Portland sagged on defense, enabling red-hot shooting by Houston's bench. The Blazers' offense continued to be lazy, with over-passing and minimal movement and penetration. The thing Portland was best at in the second quarter? Turning the ball over. Throw in an abysmal half by the soon-to-be All-Star, and you get a double-digit deficit at the half.<br />
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Whatever Nate McMillan said at halftime to get the Blazers motivated worked to start the third quarter. Who else, but Gerald "Crash" Wallace brought the defensive energy that led to 10 forced turnovers in the quarter, cutting the lead in half by the start of the fourth quarter. It appeared as though Portland might show some of the resilience they came to be known for in the B-Roy years, but alas, the fourth quarter was circa 2012, not 2010.<br />
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Portland continued their charge to start the final quarter, tying the game with about 10 minutes to go in the game. After trading baskets for a few possessions, never gaining the lead, Portland visibly ran out of gas and sputtered to the end of the game. They went through the motions of trying to come back; yet Portland was not destined to come back this night.<br />
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I'd like to say Portland threw this game out of solidarity for me not being able to attend the game and fraternize with them in the locker room; however, my egoism aside, Portland got beat by OKC tonight, not Houston. <br />
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This has been a grueling season, and nights like tonight illustrate that fact more than any. Portland must get over their angst toward the league and show their worth as they head out on the road for two games. As fans, we need to put these past two games behind us as well and have faith that the Blazers will get out of this funk and put together a stellar run after the All-Star break.<br />
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Go Blazers!TANYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18239872082865411139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5522232321372618778.post-79931973955925186822012-02-07T19:20:00.000-08:002012-02-07T19:25:04.071-08:00Big Win for TANY after Bad Loss for BlazersBy Jonathan Ryan Davis <br />
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We found out today that my blog about the Blazers' first 21 games won the inaugural Blazers Blogger Network Blogging Contest! Unfortunately, since I live in New York, I cannot attend the game tomorrow as a member of the media...but a win's a win's a win! Below is the email I received from Sarah from the Blazers.<br />
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After last night's brutal defeat to the Thunder, it was nice to get some good news tonight (other than hearing that the NBA decided to say, "oops, my bad," about the phantom goal tending at the end of the game. Winning the contest must be a sign that things are about to turn around for our beloved red, black, and white.<br />
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Thanks for everyone's support throughout our run at TANY and a special shout out to Zach Putnam who encouraged me to submit an article for the competition!<br />
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Go Blazers!TANYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18239872082865411139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5522232321372618778.post-489312677977681352012-02-05T12:52:00.000-08:002012-02-05T12:52:03.776-08:0021 Games Down and a Whole Lot of IBS to GoBy Jonathan Ryan Davis<br />
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It is often deemed uncouth to discuss one's bowel movements in public; however, there is no better way to describe the 2011-2012 Trail Blazers' season than a bad case of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. As a lifelong sufferer of this debilitating disorder, I have an intimate appreciation of one's affinity for home and fear of going out on the road. Home provides comfort, amenities you are used to, and strong support from loved ones. When your stomach acts up, people understand, your cat still loves you, and you get sympathy for every return trip to your "home within your home."<br />
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Going out on the road is a different story. There is constant fear of co-workers or acquaintances labeling you with hurtful names and overlooking the id that makes you who you are. Your colon becomes extra spastic out of fear of no bathroom. You get anxious about every destination, every traffic jam, and every piece of food offered to you that might contain undetectable lactose, caffeine, or spice. The road is a scary place that results in you not being who you are, instead just a shell of your true essence. <br />
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Now 21 games into the season, the Portland Trail Blazers play like they have IBS. At home, Portland is unstoppable. They average a Chilupah (+5), they push the pace, Gerald Wallace plays like an All-Star, and the Blazers' pressure defense creates bundles of points off of turnovers. Aside from a disappointing loss to the Magic (who are more spastic than the Blazers this year), Portland has been unstoppable at home, beating top tier teams like Denver (twice), both LA squads, and an improved Memphis team. Portland is aggressive from the opening tip, relying on the consistent inside-out play of LaMarcus Aldridge and the slashing, destructive force that is Gerald Wallace, to thward opponents. Each home game usually results in six plus Blazers scoring in double figures, with reliable bench play by Batum (see his 9....NINE...three pointers last night), J-Crossover, and even the Rhino, who has gotten less time in the last week after Nate McMillan likely realized the Rhino is turning into a "black hole" on offense. <br />
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Yet more than their offensive consistency at home, it has been Portland's team defense that has enabled them to dominate their opponents. The Blazers are blessed with many hybrid, athletic players who can switch on defense and cover multiple positions. Nicolas Batum routinely covers point guards and power forwards in the same game. Gerald Wallace is the glue on defense that irritates the opposing team's best scorer. Wesley Matthews is a lesser version of Crash. And in the middle, Marcus Camby and LA anchor the paint by using quick hands, active feet, and great timing to aggravate opposing players. Most importantly, this squad is able to help one another on defense by trapping in the corner, switching on pick-and-rolls, and rotating for weakside help (Camby's favorite kind of block).<br />
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With this type of smothering defense and fast-paced, efficient offense, Portland is one of the most dangerous basketball teams in the league...at HOME. The ROAD, a different ballgame (literally).<br />
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Portland has been a different squad away from the Rose Garden. Instead of playing mostly complete games like they do at home, the Blazers play one half of competitive basektball and one abysmal half, which inevitably results in a three point loss. Portland could be up by 23 early, and they lose by three. They could be down by 17 in the fourth quarter, and they lose by three. Whatever magic they have at home, Portland loses it when away.<br />
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Most journalists and fans point to two key factors in the Blazers' road woes: 1) A different Gerald Wallace; and 2) Terrible shooting, which has resulted in averaging fifteen fewer points on the road. These journalists have analyzed these phenomena ad infinitum; therefore, there is no need to repeat what has already been said. Wallace feeds off the crowd...he plays so hard...he gets tired...he needs a special energy boost...this season will hurt him more than others...all this is true. As for the shooting woes, the only explanation can be a different size/shaped cylinder. But one reason many people are overlooking that explains the Blazers' struggles on the road is: their minds.<br />
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When Portland gets on the road, they forget who they are. They forget they are confident men, capable of inspiring masses. They lose because they have lost faith in themselves. They believe they are not the same team on the road; therefore, they do not become the same team on the road. If Portland's roster is as close as they profess, one can hope they will resolve this lack of self-esteem and realize they are just as special when they fly on an airplane away from their friends and family in the Rose City. Once Portland can do this, they will be a legitimate contender. Until they do, Portland will remain a solid first round playoff team.<br />
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We will learn much more about our beloved team when they take to the road again. A .500 record the rest of the way will tell us that the Portland Trail Blazers can contend. By getting rid of their IBS brand of basketball, Portland will show the rest of the league the team that all Blazers fans have fallen in love with.<br />
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Go Blazers!TANYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18239872082865411139noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5522232321372618778.post-3082106216612623322012-01-13T10:59:00.000-08:002012-01-13T10:59:33.495-08:00Game #11 Preview: Blazers vs. Spurs — Tonight's StorylinesBy Jonathan Ryan Davis<br />
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1) <u>First Real Test</u>: Tonight starts the beginning of the Blazers' first legitimate test: a six game road trip in nine days! Portland has proven they can protect their home court (save the blunder on Wednesday night where they trailed by 23 and still almost won despite horrific defense). Starting tonight, the Blazers will tell us whether they are an actual contender this season. Not only is this road trip a lot of games, but a lot of games in a very short period of time, with two Texas games and a visit to the Eastern contending Hawks. If Portland can finish this trip 4-2 or better, they will have proven they should be considered contenders in the West this season. If Portland goes .500 or worse, we are likely witnessing another Blazer team that will crush our hearts with a first round playoff exit.<br />
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2) <u>Defense, Defense, Defense</u>: Maybe I jinxed Portland on Wednesday with my proclamation of 48 minutes of quality basketball. Instead of 48 quality minutes, the Blazers mustered maybe 8 minutes (and still almost pulled it out). I'm going to lower my standards tonight and ask for 40 quality defensive minutes of basketball. If Portland can do that, they win. They have shown over and over again this season how much more effective and dynamic they can be when they play smothering team defense. They just can't wait until the fourth quarter to do it. Against a veteran Pop coached team, if Portland can't sustain their defensive energy, they lose.<br />
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3) <u>Luke Babbitt</u>: If he plays tonight we know we're in trouble. Let's hope Crash, Batum, and Matthews can hold down the small forward position tonight. A nine man rotation with a smattering of Old Man Thomas and the Rhino should suffice. Look for Gerald Wallace to come out aggressive tonight and establish the tone for the game.<br />
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Go Blazers!TANYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18239872082865411139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5522232321372618778.post-39209463730121350052012-01-12T10:00:00.000-08:002012-01-12T10:00:26.892-08:00Blazer-Magic Post Game Facts**Facts are not opinions. They are facts.<br />
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By Josh Sidis<br />
<div><ul><li>Blazers <s>Win</s>!!! </li>
<li>Damn. From the very first minute thirty of this game the Blazers were down by a sizable deficit. It's as though they issued a personal challenge to themselves and spotted the Magic eight points right off the bat. Whoops. It's hard enough to play a team with one good three point shooter and possibly the most agile big man in the game, but when there are four <wbr></wbr>three- point-shooters (who <wbr></wbr>were all ON FIRE) it becomes <wbr></wbr>downright impossible to win. </li>
<li>The Blazers made a solid run at the end of the game but 23 points is a worthy adversary. <wbr></wbr> </li>
<li>I love that we still boo Hedo Turkeglu. </li>
<li>Ref Check: that was a well called game. We now have the respect of the officials so when we play a big market opponent or an opponent with a big star we will get equal treatment. I like that. </li>
<li>Kudos to Nate or letting Batum finish the game. </li>
<li>When Raymond Felton figures out where everyone is or is going to be on the court he's going to be tough to stop. </li>
<li>J Crossover. Enough said. </li>
<li>Blazers <s>Win</s>!!! </li>
</ul></div>TANYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18239872082865411139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5522232321372618778.post-84525756087518380482012-01-11T15:26:00.000-08:002012-01-11T15:26:12.372-08:00Game #10 Preview: Blazers vs. Magic — Tonight's StorylinesBy Jonathan Ryan Davis<br />
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1) <u>Finding Kryptonite</u>: Dwight Howard is not human. He is a physical specimen that makes me lose motivation to go to the gym because I know I will never get that ripped. I kind of feel sorry for his mother, because I can only image how difficult the birthing process must have been. He is HUGE. To win tonight's game against the Orlando Magic, Portland must figure out how to neutralize Howard. A smaller, less skilled, dominant big man came to town last week when Portland popooed the Lakers; and how did they control Andrew Bynum? Kurt Thomas. Kurt Thomas will be Howard's kryptonite tonight. Thomas, as savvy as vets come, realized he could front Bynum to play deny-defense, and he relied on great help defense to trap Bynum when he did get the ball. Portland needs to install similar defensive packages tonight to stop Howard. Quite simply, if the Blazers control Howard, they win. If Howard goes off, game over.<br />
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2) <u>Batum's Role in the Rotation</u>: Much is being written throughout the media about the lack of playing time the smooth and long Nicolas Batum is receiving. Last night's game was a great example of how Batum was under-utilized. Batum was an impact player in the first half, playing aggressive, smart offense (9 points) and savvy defense (drawing some of the questionable calls Josh eluded to in the recap). And Batum's reward for that solid play? A cozy seat from courtside to watch the Blazers pull out a good win. Batum deserves to play at least 25-30 minutes a game. He can play the 2 or 3. He is a lock-down defender, a solid outside shooter, and he is quickly improving his game in terms of creating his own shot. That being said, Nate McMillan has a luxury this season. He has a deep, talented roster. When that is the case, McMillan should use the personnel, on that given day, that will help the Blazers win. The only players that must play a minimum of 30 minutes each night are Aldridge and Wallace. Yes, Batum has earned more minutes, and in order to continue his development, he needs more minutes; but this may not be the year to demand a certain number of minutes for each player. This year is about becoming a unit...a team that can beat any team on any night. A team that can make a legit run in the playoffs.<br />
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3) <u>48 Minutes (or more if overtime)</u>: It is time for Portland to play an entire game. McMillan keeps harping on this point and he is right. Portland has yet to play a complete game from tip to final buzzer. For the most part, it has been the first quarter the Blazers have overlooked and the fourth quarter has been a time they decide to play 100%. If you're going to only play part of a game, that's the way to do it; the Blazers' 7-2 start illustrates this point. Tonight, my gut tells me we will see our first 48 minute game. Playing the second of a back-to-back while our opponent got a day of rest, odds are Portland loses without 48 minutes of effort.<br />
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4) <u>Josh's Prediction</u>: Blazers 97, Magic 92. His promise: "Every time I get the score correct I will donate $100 to a charity of your choosing." <br />
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Go Blazers! TANYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18239872082865411139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5522232321372618778.post-10742552814066286972012-01-11T14:28:00.000-08:002012-01-11T14:28:16.339-08:00Blazer-Clippers Post Game Facts**Facts are not opinions. They are facts. <br />
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By Josh Sidis<br />
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<div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"> </div><ul><li>Blazers Win!! 105-97!! </li>
<li>Last night the Blazers beat a very talented LA Clippers team. This game could have <wbr></wbr>gone the other way very <wbr></wbr>easily but all the Blazers <wbr></wbr>came to play. Including <wbr></wbr>Marcus Camby. </li>
<li>This brings me to my next point. The Blazers are soft at the five. Luckily for us the Clips are even softer. But that scoring presence is <wbr></wbr>missed. What he lacks in <wbr></wbr>field goals he certainly <wbr></wbr>makes up for in savvy. Camby provides something that is advantageous off the court and a nice presence on but he is not a double double guy anymore. He is however the <wbr></wbr>glue for this Blazers team. <wbr></wbr>He is the first guy up on the <wbr></wbr>bench when a team hits a big <wbr></wbr>three or hustles for a loose <wbr></wbr>ball. He is a bit of a <wbr></wbr>player coach in his on the <wbr></wbr>court demeanor. Chipping at <wbr></wbr>the refs so his teammates don'<wbr></wbr>t get a tech. </li>
<li> Also. That was the worst <wbr></wbr>refereed game I have seen in <wbr></wbr>a long time. Both ways. The <wbr></wbr>Clippers were victims of the <wbr></wbr>most egregious calls last night. <wbr></wbr> One really nice thing about <wbr></wbr>having a veteran team is that <wbr></wbr>they all know how to flop. I <wbr></wbr>have never seem so much <wbr></wbr>acting by a Blazer team I <wbr></wbr>all my years as a fan. I don'<wbr></wbr>t know what to make of it. I <wbr></wbr>don't like flopping, it <wbr></wbr>always reminds me of Vlade <wbr></wbr>Divac and Vlade Divac reminds <wbr></wbr>me of the Lakers. Great. <wbr></wbr>Now I have that sick feeling in my <wbr></wbr>stomach. </li>
</ul></div>TANYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18239872082865411139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5522232321372618778.post-49603659646455367052012-01-10T09:31:00.000-08:002012-01-10T09:31:05.592-08:00Game #9 Preview: Blazers vs. Clippers — Tonight's Storylines<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/> <w:EnableOpenTypeKerning/> <w:DontFlipMirrorIndents/> <w:OverrideTableStyleHps/> </w:Compatibility> <m:mathPr> <m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/> <m:brkBin m:val="before"/> <m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/> <m:smallFrac m:val="off"/> <m:dispDef/> <m:lMargin m:val="0"/> <m:rMargin m:val="0"/> <m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/> <m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/> <m:intLim m:val="subSup"/> <m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/> </m:mathPr></w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="true"
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<div class="MsoNormal">By Jonathan Ryan Davis</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">1) <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u>Lob City?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Really?</u>: In case people have missed it, the Los Angeles Clippers have played six NBA games this season.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s 83 less than the OKC Thunder and LA Lakers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, how is it the media has already latched onto a nickname at this early a junction in the season?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If I am not mistaken, I am pretty sure Marcus Camby has more lobs to Aldridge than Chris Paul has to Mr. I jumped over the bumper of a Kia.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just saying.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let’s see how this season plays out before anointing the Clippers as Lob City.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know they need their own identity after sharing the same arena with a team who has had a bit more success than them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But, come on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lob City?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ll see at the end of the year.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">2)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u>Payback</u>: The Blazers have the opportunity tonight to prove to themselves, the Clippers, and the league that they are a superior team.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Anyone who watched the previous tilt knows that the Clippers did not win the game; rather, Portland lost it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How else can you explain 38 minutes of atrocious play and still having a chance to win it in the final minute?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If Portland can get out of their first half slumber, this should be a dominant performance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Portland needs to bully the clippers and take Blake Griffin out of the game.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They need to control the boards and clog the paint on defense; make them try to beat us from beyond the arc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When Portland accomplishes these tasks, they will get their payback.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let’s hope this payback is with a little interest.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">3)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u>The Real All-Star versus the Faux All-Star</u>: Tonight LaMarcus Aldridge has the opportunity to illustrate once again why he is a better player than Blake Griffin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t misconstrue that statement; Griffin is a phenomenal athlete and basketball player.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, at this juncture in his career, he is nowhere near the complete player Aldridge is.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Aldridge can play inside with a plethora of post moves or drag his defender outside to hit a soft floater in his face.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He can man up on defense, denying the passing lanes while furiously swatting away weak attempts at the hoop.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is also a much improved rebounder.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Griffin is tough inside and improving outside.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is a better rebounder than Aldridge, but he cannot take control of a game on both sides of the court in the same way Aldridge can.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m sure facing Griffin (who took his spot in Dallas last year) will be a little extra motivation for our beloved Texan.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">4)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u>Well Rested versus Partially Fatigued</u>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This should be an unfair matchup of sorts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Coming into the game, the Clippers have played the least number of games in the NBA and had multiple days to rest before tonight’s game.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Portland has played two more games and only received one night of rest before having to play a back-to-back.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Therefore, the Clippers are WELL rested.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, the disadvantage to only playing six games thus far is that the Clippers still don’t know their identity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They don’t know how to most effectively play together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are, basically, still finishing their pre-season.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On the other hand, Portland has worked out many of its kinks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tonight should illustrate that Portland is a better prepared, more cohesive unit.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
Go Blazers!</div>TANYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18239872082865411139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5522232321372618778.post-16954812797870181982012-01-09T23:11:00.000-08:002012-01-09T23:11:58.783-08:00Game #8 Recap: Blazers vs. Cavs— Belated Five Bullets or LessBy Jonathan Ryan Davis<br />
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**Sorry for the delay. This author was busy theorizing (literally) about deep, sociological issues. Now that that is done, here is an abbreviated recap of last night's game.<br />
<ul><li><u>Low Energy</u>: Portland came out sloppy, unmotivated, and just plain ugly. Fortunately for them, they were playing the Cavs. Despite arguably their worst half of the year, they still led at half time. Once they put forth an ounce of energy, they pull away in the second half and win by 20.</li>
<li><u>Wesley Matthews</u>: Mr. First Quarter. Matthews has kept Portland in games early when the rest of the team is getting up the motivation to play competitive basketball. Let's hope this energy continues and rubs off on his teammates so we can finally start a game strong.</li>
<li><u>Home Court</u>: Thus far, Portland has held court. The Blazers will have tougher contests tomorrow and Wednesday. I have faith that they can win two more times, taking our home record to 7-0. </li>
<li><u>Revenge Tomorrow Night</u>: This is probably what was on the minds of the Blazers last night against the Cavs. Many Blazers probably forgot they had a game, save for the fact that #1 pick Mr. Irving (not Dr. J) was in town to play against his former back court buddy, and left bench stalwart, Nolan Smith. Luckily, the Blazers didn't need to show up to win last night, but they will have to show up to win tomorrow night. The Blazers must channel their inner Andre Miller and slam Blake Griffin and the other Clippers to the floor and show them they have no right to beat us.</li>
</ul>Go Blazers!TANYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18239872082865411139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5522232321372618778.post-37158954678634402422012-01-09T20:06:00.000-08:002012-01-09T20:11:21.488-08:00BLAZERS-CAVS POSTGAME FACTS*!!*in no way should these facts be construed as opinions<br />
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<ul><li>Most important thing to keep in mind: Blazers win!! 98-78. </li>
<li>This game started out as quarters 5 and 6 from the Phoenix game. Blazers came out flat, I mean, F-L-A-T. it was ugly. So many missed lay-ups. So many unwarranted threes. So much awful individual play. Nate McMillan teams do not play one-on-one basketball. The offense runs through one player and there are four other moving parts that make the team run efficiently. When there are shimmiers and shakers and errant three-point shooters the Blazers are going to shoot sub 30% and turn the ball over at a higher than average rate. </li>
<li>Blazers finish the game by a margin they should have started it with. As long as I have been a Blazers fan they have done one thing consistently and that is play at the level of there opponent. We can beat OKC and the Lakers while looking like a playoff ready team and then a couple of nights later we can shoot 28% against a team I would start on. </li>
<li>Is there any chance Nicolas Batum can start? Am I asking to much? I do like our starting five but that is one talented guy to not start. There were a few instances last night in which Batum hustled to get in position only to be overlooked or not seen at all, and each one of those times he physicalized his frustration. I don't blame him. </li>
<li>I am about to make a very unBlazer-fan statement: The Blazers are actually getting some calls this year. its remarkable. Any coincidence that Steve Javie retires and we can finally get a decent game called? </li>
<li>Mike and Mike: still the best play-by-play guys in the game. </li>
<li>Blazers Win!!</li>
</ul>TANYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18239872082865411139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5522232321372618778.post-6063543527857944892012-01-08T18:21:00.000-08:002012-01-08T18:21:39.752-08:00Game #8 Preview: Blazers vs. Cavs — Pre-Game FactsBy Josh Sidis<br />
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<div><ul><li>The Blazers shake off a rough and meaningless road loss tonight. The team that has been assembled is a tough veteran team that knows when a poor performance has nothing to do with skill as a team and more to do with fatigue. </li>
<li>The only thing to look for, and I think this will be a constant for another 20 games or so, will be the Blazers not playing as a team. Right now there is a ton of skill and a lot of basketball knowledge on the court and on the coaching staff, but they just don't seem to be playing the same game. They are all playing their own games. I am not concerned though. Nate is a hell of a coach and will get this underway before it gets too late.</li>
<li>Blazers win 107-92. Every time I get the score correct I will donate $100 to a charity of your choosing.</li>
<li>GO BLAZERS!!</li>
</ul></div>TANYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18239872082865411139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5522232321372618778.post-41626996673543333532012-01-07T10:01:00.000-08:002012-01-07T10:01:55.773-08:00Game #7 Recap: Blazers vs. Suns — Five Bullets or LessBy Jonathan Ryan Davis<br />
<ul><li><u>Trap Game</u>: This game is the perfect example of a trap game. The Blazers are playing well, having just defeated their bitter rivals in a nationally televised game. They fly late at night to play a team that is a shell of itself, a team they should pummel. They know they should win with ease; so what do they do? They show up expecting to win instead of to earn it. In the NBA, even when playing an inferior team, if you never play to win, you won't.</li>
<li><u>Bad, Bad, Defense</u>: Portland continued their trend of playing lackluster defense in the first quarter again Phoenix. They sagged on their men, they half-heartedly went for rebounds, and they were content to run up and down the floor without getting back on defense. The only difference between last night and the previous games was that last night, Portland continued that poor defense for the rest of the game. Portland has the personnel to be a scary defensive team. They have shown it in spurts in most games. Hopefully they watch the tape of last night so they can see what happens when they decide to take the night off. If these Blazers fully embrace the defensive mindset that McMillan has been teaching them, Portland will remain near the top of the Western Conference. If they have consistent lapses like last night, Portland will be simply a decent playoff team.</li>
<li><u>The Benefit of Such Losses</u>: In a way, I'm happy Portland lost last night. In a truncated season, they need reminders of how they need to improve. The Blazers will now have a day to watch tape, learn from last night, and get better. I wish a few of the games this week were on the road to see their improvement away from the Rose Garden; however, we will see how they do against some quality teams this week, beginning with Cleveland (not great), then the Clippers, and Magic.</li>
<li><u>Consistency of Gerald Wallace</u>: In our two losses, Gerald Wallace has a total of ONE point. I think the formula for winning is pretty clear. Wallace needs to play well. He doesn't need to score 30, but he needs to be himself. Last night he wasn't, and the Blazers lost.</li>
<li><u>Keep the Faith</u>: It's early; the Blazers will be fine.</li>
</ul>Go Blazers!TANYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18239872082865411139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5522232321372618778.post-43199619985089864612012-01-05T23:50:00.000-08:002012-01-05T23:50:14.966-08:00Game #6 Recap: Blazers vs. Lakers — Five Bullets or LessBy Jonathan Ryan Davis<br />
<ul><li><u>Beat L.A.</u>: BEAT L.A. BEAT L.A. BEAT L.A...enough said.</li>
<li><u>Defending Bynum</u>: After getting manhandled by Lakers center Andrew Bynum in the first half (even though everyone outside of the Rose Garden was unable to witness it because of the stellar coverage by TNT), Portland went to Kurt Thomas in the second half to control the 285 pound center. Thomas, who is shorter, but stockier than Camby, fronted Bynum to prevent him from gain good post position. And when Bynyum did get the ball deep, the Blazers did a great job of collapsing on him, forcing Bynum to take a tough, contested shot or to kick the ball out. After perfect shooting in the first half, Bynum was only 2 of 9 in the second half, mostly because of the Old Man.</li>
<li><u>Poor First Quarter Defense</u>: The Blazers have started a routine of playing terrible first quarter defense. Tonight, every Blazers defender sagged on its player, leaving the Lakers with WIDE open jumpers. There were a few jumpers by Gasol where there wasn't a Blazer within five feet of him. It's not surprising then that the Lakers started the game 13 of 15. If it wasn't for Wesley Matthews matching the Lakers shot for shot, L.A. might have demoralized the Blazers and pulled the game out. Portland needs to watch tape and realize they must start to play four quarters of defense. They may win games now by playing 3 quarters of defense, but that won't be acceptable come playoff time.</li>
<li><u>Ball Control</u>: After showing the league that we can win while turning the ball over 25 times against a good team, tonight, we won in the traditional way by securing the ball. A game after reducing our turnovers to single digits, Portland only turned the ball over 4 times tonight, twice each half. The Lakers out-rebounded us and out-shot us; however, we forced 14 turnovers only only coughed up 4. That's the game.</li>
<li><u>Gerald Wallace/LMA</u>: Crash and the L-Train were a dynamic combination tonight, driving hard to the basket, cutting with precision and power, and knocking down shot after shot. Add in some phenomenal defense on Kobe and controlling the defensive glass, and these two Blazers earned the game ball tonight. Against the best teams, our stars must rise, which is exactly what they did. BEAT L.A.</li>
</ul>Go Blazers!TANYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18239872082865411139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5522232321372618778.post-14642008064973314862012-01-05T10:59:00.000-08:002012-01-05T10:59:21.053-08:00Game #6 Preview: Blazers vs. Lakers — Tonight's StorylinesBy Jonathan Ryan Davis<br />
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1) <u>Lakers</u>: That's really all you need to say when it comes to the Lakers visiting the Rose City. Our storied history with this bunch is more colorful than Joseph's technicolored dream coat. Some Blazers fans would call the season a success if we sweep the Lakers, even if we miss the playoffs. However, tonight's game has special significance: this is the first time in years where we come into the game as a higher seed in the western conference. More than any match-up with LA in the last decade, Portland needs to defend their home court tonight to show the league that Portland wasn't a first week fluke. The Blazers need to bring the same flare that enabled them to beat a very good Thunder team in OKC; but they already know that. It's the Lakers. Everyone gets up for the Lakers.<br />
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2) <u>LMA</u>: LaMarcus Aldridge was the player Tuesday night that the Blazers need him to be if Portland is to be a legitimate contender out West. He provided a great balance of inside dominance and outside pureness. He attacked the rim and generated space for his jumper. He controlled his man on defense and clogged the paint. He was the difference in that game. The Lakers bring a potent front court to the Rose Garden tonight with Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum. Odds are, LMA will end up guarding both of these players on occasion, and he needs to bring the same anger he showed when battling with Kendrick Perkins in OKC.<br />
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3) <u>Lights</u>: This is the first game where Portland will be under the national spotlight. If they win, the national media will report Portland as a feel good story who has a real chance to compete for a championship. If they lose, Portland will be a good team that made a good run, but is not yet great. Tonight is the night for Portland to make a statement. Not for the national media. Not for the fans in Portland. For themselves. These Blazers deserve some respect (though not getting it sure seems to fire them up).<br />
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Go Blazers!TANYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18239872082865411139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5522232321372618778.post-85686904047207742742012-01-04T13:54:00.000-08:002012-01-04T13:54:24.591-08:00Game #5 Recap: Blazers vs. Thunder— Post Game Bullet PointsBy Josh Sidis<br />
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<ul><li>Blazers win!! And look pretty damn good against a pretty damn good team. This is a win where Nate McMillan's coaching style proves true. The Blazers fell behind early because of a run-and-gun approach that Nate is letting them play. And we did get to the rim and we did get fouled and we did get 73 first quarter free throws because of it. But we all know that is not sustainable for one game let alone and entire (albeit 66 game) NBA season. When we slowed down late in the second quarter and ran our offense through LaMarcus we made a sincere attempt to be a basketball team. Running the offense through LMA brings me to my second Bullet Point... </li>
<li>LaMarcus Aldredge is a BEAST!! This is not a surprise statement but one of exhausted exultation. Finally. Not only does he have <wbr></wbr>consistent footwork and <wbr></wbr>strength but he has added <wbr></wbr>handwork as well. Multiple <wbr></wbr>occasions last night he was <wbr></wbr>able to get separation by <wbr></wbr>removing a hand check or subtely hooking his <wbr></wbr>elbow around his defender <wbr></wbr>then relying on his footwork <wbr></wbr>to get him to the rim. He's <wbr></wbr>not Hakeem...yet... but if you consider he is <wbr></wbr>solid from 20' you've got one <wbr></wbr>hell of a complete player. <wbr></wbr>He finished with 30 and 8. </li>
<li>ALSO... He should have socked Kendrick Perkins in his samurai mask face. We here at TANY do not condone violence... with few exceptions. Some of those exceptions being Kendrick Perkins, the Birdman and Rick Fox. Do not mess with LaMarcus Aldridge. Period. The End. </li>
<li>Jamal Crawford and Raymond Felton are really really good. But they become better players when they play within Nate's system. </li>
<li>The Thunder crowd is as flat as the state itself. </li>
<li>Oden is injured. </li>
<li>MB and Mike Rice is the best crew in TV. At least on the local level. </li>
</ul><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">That is my assessment. Blazers are playing well. Let's hope they can hold on to this level. </div>TANYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18239872082865411139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5522232321372618778.post-22999161583642889472012-01-03T16:01:00.000-08:002012-01-03T16:01:04.078-08:00Game #5 Preview: Blazers vs. Thunder — Tonight's StorylinesBy Jonathan Ryan Davis<br />
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1) <u>LA Hangover?</u>: Portland played a terrible game on Sunday in Los Angeles. Gerald Wallace was taken out of the game, Portland failed to create any motion or consistency on offense, and the Blazers' defense looked more like the defense of an All-Star game than a team who was ranked third in the league in defensive efficiency. Save the final 10 minutes of the fourth quarter, Portland had no positive takeaways from the Clippers game. It will be interesting to see which team shows up tonight against the Thunder. Will it be the scrapping, energetic team that emerged in the 4th quarter on Sunday and almost pulled off an improbable (and unworthy) victory? Or will it be the team who looked lost and stagnant on offense? Here's hoping Portland realizes they can also play their uptempo offense and smothering defense away from the Rose Garden.<br />
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2) <u>Kevin Durant</u>: Kevin Durant, the 2nd overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft, taken behind that one guy...what's his name...he leads a Thunder team that is poised to control the Western Conference. The Thunder have become the media darlings and are picked by most to be the elite Western Conference team of the future. Why is that the case? Quite simply, because they have Kevin Durant, one of the most complete offensive weapons the NBA has seen in some time. For Portland to be victorious tonight, they must contain KD and force Russell Westbrook to beat them, a dynamic player himself, but a more erratic player. The Blazers should use a combination of Wesley Matthews, Nicolas Batum, and Gerald Wallace to shadow Durant and force him to defer to his teammates. <br />
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3) <u>Defense Creates Offense</u>: We saw on Sunday night what happens when the Blazers play aggressive, deny defense: their offense gains speed and fluidity. Tonight, Portland must create turnovers, control the defensive glass, and keep the Thunder to a low shooting percentage. In doing so, the Blazers can push the pace and convert easier baskets on the other end. Portland, without Roy, does not have the personnel at this point to run an effective slow-day, half court offense. That is not to say they will not develop an efficient half court offense over the course of the season; however, for their current personnel to thrive, Portland needs to run, cut, drive, and dish. Let's hope they get back to that style of basketball tonight. Aside from being entertaining for the fans, it has shown to be a winning formula for Portland this year.<br />
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Go Blazers!TANYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18239872082865411139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5522232321372618778.post-4510772668845936442012-01-01T17:00:00.000-08:002012-01-01T17:00:44.897-08:00Game #4 Preview: Blazers vs. Clippers — Tonight's StorylinesBy Jonathan Ryan Davis<br />
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1) <u>One the Road Again</u>: The Blazers have looked solid at home, going undefeated in their short three game homestand. After defeating Denver in a tough divisional matchup, Portland heads south to take on the kings of LA, the Los Angeles Clippers. With a revamped lineup, the Blazers will be tested for the first time away from the Rose Garden. Last season, the Blazers maintained their home court advantage but struggled on the road. The Blazers appear (based on their performance thus far at home) to be legitimate contenders; however, if they fail to bring that same energy and grit to the court away from home, Portland will be the borderline playoff team the pundits predicted Portland to be. I am optimistic that we will show the league tonight that Portland can compete on any court against any team.<br />
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2) <u>Consistency</u>: Can the Blazers' guards show up for more than one game? Tonight we will see if Jamal Crawford, Raymond Felton, and Wesley Matthews can excel in back to back games. If they are able to do so, and Gerald Wallace and LaMarcus Aldridge can produce at their normal levels, Portland should handily control a Clippers team that is talented, but lacks the chemistry to be an elite team.<br />
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3) <u>Heavy Legs</u>: For a couple games now, Blazers like LMA have complained of heavy legs during their post-game interviews. Portland needs to get into playing shape soon to stay competitive with the Thunder in the Northwest division. The Blazers were lucky enough to have a few days off between the Denver game and their tilt tonight; let's hope they used that time to get some spring back in their legs to play the uptempo game McMillan has promised.<br />
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Go Blazers!TANYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18239872082865411139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5522232321372618778.post-38708452844235250962011-12-30T01:40:00.000-08:002011-12-30T01:40:16.426-08:00Game #3 Recap: Blazers vs. Nuggets — Five Bullets or LessBy Jonathan Ryan Davis<br />
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1) <u>Who Says You Can't Turn the Ball Over 25 Times and Win?</u>: Denver was impressive defensively tonight, forcing 25 turnovers to their 7. That's an 18 turnover difference. Therefore, the Nuggets must have won in blowout fashion, right? Not so much. With a 20 rebound advantage, 9 timely blocks, and superior shooting (52% to 40%), Portland overcame the thievery of Ty Lawson (8 steals) to seal the victory. If the Blazers could have held onto the ball, the game would never have been close. Portland hit their open shots, limited Denver to a single shot all but three times, and contested most of the Nuggets' shots. This is not the recipe for most wins, but it worked tonight.<br />
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2) <u>Who Needs LMA and Crash to Win?</u>: Denver did a great job bottling up LaMarcus Aldridge and Gerald Wallace. Throughout the night, Nuggets defenders collapsed on Aldridge and Wallace, forcing them to find the open man. Luckily for the Blazers, that is what they did. Aldridge finished the night with 6 assists, as he trusted his guards to knock down the necessary shots and carry the team to a victory. The first two games provided heavy doses of the forwards to seal the victories. Tonight, the guards stole the show, knocking down jumper after jumper. Wesley Matthews hit five threes in the second half, including four in a row in a three minute stretch of the third quarter to keep Portland in slight control of the game. And in the fourth, Jamal Crawford illustrated why he was 6th Man of the Year two years ago by scoring 14 of his 22. Tonight was also the coming out party for Raymond Felton who hit the critical three with two minutes left in the game, which provided the knockout punch the Blazers needed.<br />
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3) <u>Never Give Up</u>: The Blazers won tonight's game for one simple reason: they never game up throughout the game. When the Blazers lost a double digit lead in the first half, they fought back. When Portland turned the ball over with sloppy passes, they hustled back on defense to block a shot on the break or strip the ball from a driving Nugget. Nicolas Batum had four such blocks tonight (all things of beauty) and Wesley Matthews provided the game's critical steal by stripping Ty Lawson after he himself had lost the ball with less than two minutes remaining in the game. The result of Matthews' steal? Felton's key three pointer to ice the game.<br />
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4) <u>Marcus Camby</u>: His defense and rebounding are invaluable. Portland needs him to stay healthy if they hope to make a run this year. Kurt Thomas is a valuable backup; however, without Camby, Portland lacks their captain on defense. Here's hoping for a healthy season for all!<br />
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5) <u>3-0</u>: It's awesome to be undefeated. When will we ever be able to say again that we were undefeated through the new year. This is historic stuff! How great would it be if we could remain undefeated after the new year. 66-0 has a great sound to it.<br />
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Go Blazers!TANYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18239872082865411139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5522232321372618778.post-68785428216076636242011-12-29T16:56:00.000-08:002011-12-29T16:56:46.225-08:00Game #3 Preview: Blazers vs. Nuggets — Tonight's StorylinesBy Jonathan Ryan Davis<br />
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1) <u>A Real Test Against a Good Team</u>: Tonight, for the first time this season, the Portland Trail Blazers face a legitimate contender in the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets have depth at every position, veterans at every position, and a coach who knows how to utilize those players at every position. It's easy to look good against mediocre teams; it's much more difficult to blow out a team who plays solid defense, rebounds better than most, and has offensive weapons who can stretch the floor and score in the paint. If the Blazers hope to be successful, they will need LaMarcus Aldridge and Gerald Wallace to dominate Denver's front line. In particular, Portland must neutralize Nene, who just signed a huge contract with the Nuggets, which seems to be well deserved. If the Blazers play a balanced game in terms of defense/offense and up-tempo/half court, Portland should come out the victor, making a statement to the doubters who don't feel Portland is for real.<br />
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2) <u>LaMarcus or Wallace?</u>: For two consecutive games, Gerald Wallace has been "The Man" for Portland. Thus far, Aldridge has taken on more the role of "Robin" as he did with Brandon Roy. Aldridge has been a force, just not as powerful as Wallace. If Portland wants to be considered an elite contender, they need Aldridge to truly be "The Man" as Wallace has asserted in the first two games. With two legitimate "Men," Portland can contend for a title. It is during a game like tonight's where we need "Two Men" to step up. We'll see if that happens.<br />
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3) <u>Turnover Differential</u>: To win tonight's game, Portland needs to win the turnover battle. Portland has been strong in its first two games, turning the ball over nearly half as much as their opponents. Denver is much better at controlling the ball. If Portland can play the passing lane well and control the paint, they should win a hard fought game.<br />
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Tonight will be a lot of fun. Enjoy the Blazers' first true test!<br />
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Go Blazers!!TANYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18239872082865411139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5522232321372618778.post-13618130623782829582011-12-28T12:17:00.000-08:002011-12-28T12:17:15.375-08:00Game #2 Recap: Blazers vs. Kings — Five Bullets or LessBy Jonathan Ryan Davis<br />
<ul><li><u>Defense Wins Championships</u>: Last night, Portland came out of the gate with heavy legs, sloppy play, lackluster defense, and an inept offense. It looked like the Blazers were destined to end up 1-1, then something happened. Instead of sagging on defense, slipping below screens, and avoiding the glass like they were scared it would come tumbling down on them, Portland decided midway through the second quarter to play some D. Spurred by the aggression of Gerald Wallace, Portland played opportunistic defense, where they went for steals, communicated and helped one another, and played in-your-face D. Suddenly, Sacramento started missing, Portland started pushing the tempo, and a ten point deficit turned into a rout. Portland has the potential to be one of the top defenses in the league with an array of athletic, smart players who know how to position themselves on the defensive end. Anchored by Marcus Camby and Gerald Wallace, if Portland can retain this defensive energy, they will compete with OKC for the division.</li>
<li><u>Beware of the Rhino</u>: Craig Smith made his first appearance last night and proved he was a worthwhile acquisition. He is huge and knows how to use his body. Smith could and should become the enforcer of our second unit who is able to clog the paint, control the boards, and provide 4-6 points on night on put backs. The Rhino is no longer endangered!</li>
<li><u>Finishing Drives</u>: Portland looked terrible, for the second night in a row, at finishing drives to the basket. Led by Wesley Matthews and Raymond Felton, the Blazers consistently got to the hole only to blow easy lay-ins. If Portland can start converting these gimmes, close games will become comfortable wins.</li>
<li><u>A Win's a Win's a Win</u>: We need to remember that with a shortened season, it doesn't matter how we win so long as we win. We are 2-0. Let's keep the wins coming, however ugly they might be.</li>
<li><u>Wallace Encore</u>: He's good. Very good. Very Very good. Just ask the Rose Garden crowd who serenaded him as he exited the court last night. I can't wait to watch him for an entire season. At this point, we might have two all-stars on our team.</li>
</ul>Go Blazers!!TANYhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18239872082865411139noreply@blogger.com0