GAME THREAD: Nuggets @ Blazers
by Nate Timmons on Apr 15, 2009 4:32 PM MDT
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Nuggets looking to secure 55 wins and perhaps eclipse the all-time franchise win mark set in 1987-88 season (54-28).
We'll be watching the Houston @ Dallas game closely as well, so feel free to post about that here as well. As well as the Hornets @ Spurs game.
Houston @ Dallas (6 p.m. tipoff MDT) ESPN
New Orleans @ San Antonio (6 p.m. tipoff MDT)
Denver @ Portland (8:30 p.m. tipoff MDT) ESPN
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good luck to both teams
tonight and throughout the finals.
Anybody but the Lakers! – Elgin
Blazers win BDL 2 on 2 tournament!
Skeets: i’ll close it down now … congrats. you bastards
by 22baylor on Apr 15, 2009 4:48 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs
I like it! ABL ...
American Basketball League? Nope, the NBA’s latest playoff slogan … “Anybody but the Lakers!”
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by Nate Timmons on Apr 15, 2009 4:55 PM MDT up reply actions
The Nuggets will be lucky to be within 10 in the fourth quarter.
by Sabonis4Ever on Apr 15, 2009 4:54 PM MDT up reply actions
Even if down 11 ... that's just a couple J.R. Swish shots away
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by Nate Timmons on Apr 15, 2009 4:55 PM MDT up reply actions
Against the Kings......on 18 three point attempts
good job
Feel free to shoot 18 threes against the Blazers.
by Sabonis4Ever on Apr 15, 2009 6:24 PM MDT up reply actions
HELL YEAH NATE!!! THAT'S A GOOD REPLY TO A BLAZER FAN!
Nate who do you prefer? Hornets or Mavs? Don’t care?
Let’s Go Nuggets!!!
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 5:23 PM MDT reply actions
Its funny I read in one of the Blazer threads,
Somebody actually said Steve Blake is a better shooter than JR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My side hurts.
Mine is starting to do so after reading that shit lol
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 5:51 PM MDT up reply actions
Perhaps they're basing it on facts...
In which case Steve Blake shoots 42.8% vs JR’s 39.8%?
In all seriousness, JR Smith is pretty deadly from out there, even if he is just running up the score against the poor playin’ for nothing Kings.
Houston has to come back some since the start, that's good for us.
GO DALLAS!! (AND GO NEW ORLEANS, I PREFER FACE DALLAS THAN NEW ORLEANS, SO IF DALLAS WINS, I NEED NEW ORLEANS TO WIN ALSO)
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 6:27 PM MDT reply actions
I do not care about the 5 point difference. Houston is struggling more than that
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 6:35 PM MDT reply actions
cch, do you prefer facing the hornets or the mavs in the 1st round?
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 6:40 PM MDT up reply actions
tough question
I dont really care, I think we match up good with both.
I do like the fact that we swept the mavs and it would definately give the players a mental edge.
I’d say mavs probably.
where did all this Portland "well, we've got Oden and Roy and now we're entitled to a FINALS APPEARANCE"
and the constant OH GOD THE REFS THEY’RE ONLY AGAINST PORTLAND WHINE WHINE WHINE CRY CRY CRY sentiment come from?
seriously, I used to consider Portland my second favorite team behind Denver, but I see that shit everywhere and it’s beyond irritating. The hubris and expectations they have borders on are at primadonna levels.
Doesn't explain the hubris this year though.
And that shit can be your downfall. You cannot deny that there are a great deal of Portland fans are stupid as fuck when it comes to crying about fouls – hell, on the SA boards where I post they even admit their announcers fan the “stupid flames” – and generally having unrealistic expectations for a team with basically zero playoff experience.
by Colin Neilson on Apr 15, 2009 6:45 PM MDT up reply actions
Differential reallys means squat.
You gives live and die by Hollinger over there in portland huh?
I’ll take live intangibles over stats any day.
point differential is a better indicator of future success than team record
this has been shown over and over again. by all means, feel free to ignore it though.
HA
ok you take point differential , and I’ll take record, see how high of a seed your point differential gets you. Oh wait, it doesn’t mean shit in the end, nevermind.
i'd obviously rather have the division, but the Nuggs won that and deserve congratulations for doing so
however, the point differential leads me to believe Portland will win the division next year.
"Live intangibles"
equals Birdman sticking his tongue out and grinning like an idiot while down 30?
1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21... I know...
by FibonacciSequence on Apr 16, 2009 1:29 AM MDT up reply actions
for whatever reason, the Blazers have a lot of fans on the internet, and some of them are stupid
because the internet portion of the fanbase is so large, it seems like there are more arrogant jerks, but percentage-wise I think its about the same as any fanbase.
Would like to see where you get the pulse of Portland fans
Our expectations are just make the playoffs. What are nuggets expectations? Just get out of the first round…for once
by Sabonis4Ever on Apr 15, 2009 6:50 PM MDT up reply actions
Division rivals can never be a favorite team
Listen to Celtics fans if you think we whine.
by Sabonis4Ever on Apr 15, 2009 6:47 PM MDT up reply actions
Just an fyi for anyone not familiar:
Portland has a crazy fan presence on the Sportsnation network. If you want to get in arguments with them, they’ll be around all night.
If you want to talk Nuggets and watch the game, ignore the trolls.
Houston got the lead. 3 points and the ball...
Come on Mavs
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 6:54 PM MDT reply actions
I personally wouldn't mind if the Rockets won tonight.
I want to see how the Nugs react to a must win (kind of) situation in a big game. Plus, I’d rather see the one man show that is the slumping Hornets than a recently hot Mavs team.
by blooming rock on Apr 15, 2009 6:57 PM MDT up reply actions
I don't know man...
And how about the homecourt in the 2nd round if Nuggets lose..?
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 6:58 PM MDT up reply actions
I know what you're saying, but I'm more worried about actually getting out of the first round than what's going to happen in the second round.
Though I certainly agree, home court in the second round would be nice.
Seems like we are gonna have to win @ Portland anyway guys... damn Mavs
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 7:03 PM MDT reply actions
hell of a bad quarter by the mavs . . . outscored 31-16 . . . ouch!
by blooming rock on Apr 15, 2009 7:04 PM MDT up reply actions
seems like we gotta win @Portland if we want to play the Mavs and have #2 seed (ideal scenario for me...)
if Houston d lose, we d need a win by New Orleans for that scenario.
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 7:06 PM MDT up reply actions
Far from over.
Karl has already said that he’s not going to play guys 40 minutes tonight, so no big deal. I think Denver is gonna make it a game, but if we’re down 10+ with >5 remaining in the 4th, Karl will pull the starters.
by Colin Neilson on Apr 15, 2009 7:07 PM MDT up reply actions
Wow, I always think it's crazy when it get's down to third, fourth, fifth tie breakers.
This is a good night of basketball all the way around, though. A lot of good games that mean something for the playoffs.
by blooming rock on Apr 15, 2009 7:11 PM MDT up reply actions
So who actually has the tie breaker between the Spurs and Rockets?
I’m assuming it’s the Rockets, since nobody’s talking about the potential of the Spurs sneaking into the third spot unless Houston and Portland lose.
Yes
It comes down to the 4th tiebreaker, as they are tied on the first 3, and Houston has the better conference record vs. West playoff teams.
by Colin Neilson on Apr 15, 2009 7:07 PM MDT up reply actions
Also, Blazer's Edge/BE fans
Please keep your crap in your own “RUDY!!!!!!!!!!!!” and “FIRST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” GDT for this game, mmkay? We don’t need ti here.
I don't know why but...
I do not have a lot of confidence facing the Blazers tonight…
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 7:09 PM MDT reply actions
I kinda like both teams we can face...
I d like to play New Orleans or Dallas, I cannot decide myself, for real, so we need that homecourt advantage in 2nd round.
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 7:12 PM MDT reply actions
oh man... I'm nervous... I do not want to depend on the Nuggets to win tonight... It's gonna be pretty hard...
And a lot is on stake… Homecourt in 2nd round is huge
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 7:17 PM MDT reply actions
I wouldn't stress
They are gonna play hard reguardless I think. We played them tough without Melo on the road, and they have no one to stop him. Melo laughs at the thought of Batum guarding him I guarantee it.
3-18
We are laughing with at you melo.
by Sabonis4Ever on Apr 16, 2009 12:28 AM MDT up reply actions
GO NUGGETS. WE ARE GONNA NEED SOME SUPPORT. BUT PORTLAND IS GONNA BE A TOUGH GYM TODAY!!!
LET’S GO NUGGEEEETSSSSS!!!! We already need this one with Dallas down 14
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 7:30 PM MDT reply actions
as an Argentine, it makes me proud to see those epic flops (Mainly for Soccer)
as a Nuggets fan I HATE IT
61-47 Rooockets
Man … going to be a must win if Denver wants the 2nd Seed. Wouldn’t want it any other way.
The National media has a CRUSH to say the least on the Blazers. Young teams typically don’t have playoff success, but things are crazy.
Can’t wait for tipoff.
I can’t decide if I’d rather see the Mavs or Hornets.
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I'm worried about CP3 ...
Guy gets major protection from the officials. And as good as Dirk still is Dallas does not have the star power in any one player that CP3 carries with N.O.
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True ...
Tyson is not 100% though … I don’t think he’ll be a major factor and could easily tweek his ankle again.
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by Nate Timmons on Apr 15, 2009 7:42 PM MDT up reply actions
As Nuggets fans ... let's keep it classy here if we get some Blazer lip.
Sure we are looking to get out of the first round for the first time in awhile … I’m just happy we have a team to root for again. Years of watching bad basketball seem like a thing of the past now! Thank the powers that be!
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That's messed up man!
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by Nate Timmons on Apr 15, 2009 7:43 PM MDT up reply actions
if u can get nba league pass international
i live in sydney and have watched probably 90% of the blazers games this season, one HD and ESPN aired probably 3 of them.
league pass is not good for your bandwidth though :S
!!!!!!!!! Just 6 ...
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by Nate Timmons on Apr 15, 2009 7:43 PM MDT up reply actions
good call man!
let’s go mavs. Make it easier for us.
Thinking about it I really dont care about who we face in 1st round
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 7:44 PM MDT up reply actions
I'll be back for the Nuggets tipoff!
GO MAVS!! and GO NUGGETS!!
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Ok, I decided myself.
I do not care about who we play.
I care about homecourt in 2nd round
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 7:46 PM MDT reply actions
Hey Nugg fans
We got a big one tonight fo sho. It should be for the division title but your team just kept on winning. Just shows how everyone of those games was important. I think the Nuggets have def made themselves a genuine elite legit team this year and I congratulate all around.
You got rid of A.I, the most overrated player in the game and got a kick ass Chauncy B in his stead. You guys are pretty darn loaded and nice uniforms to boot. Those brown ones back in the day were pretty bad. Not Oklahoma City bad but bad.
I just thought I’d come over and say nice things before I start to root against you as I very much hope we tan your hides in the Rose Garden tonight.
by Blazersaurus on Apr 15, 2009 7:46 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs
AI led a rag team team to the NBA finals
he is not overrated. thanks for the pseudo-kind words. have fun tonight
Thanks man,
I want to congratulate you and all Blazers fans for the nice season you’ve made.
Good luck, and let the best win
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 7:48 PM MDT up reply actions
So the Blazers could move up to the 3 Seed if Houston loses ... looking like the Hornets may win.
Crazy times right now …
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do you want Spurs or Hornets to win?
If Dallas win, that game decides our opponent.
Would you play the starters for our game if Dallas wins?
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 8:13 PM MDT up reply actions
GOD BLESS YOU DALLAS MAVERICKS.
Now do not lose this game.
If Dallas wins it, do you want San Antonio, or New Orleans to win? hahahaa
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 8:12 PM MDT reply actions
looks like the Hornets almost have it...
So if Dallas wins, we face the Mavs!! I like that matchup.
The game in Dallas is not over tho
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 8:15 PM MDT reply actions
I was, not anymore tho, lol
New Orleans has it, so win this shit Dallas!!!
Tied game in Dallas against Houston
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 8:18 PM MDT up reply actions
Dallas by 7.
NEW ORLEANS HAS IT.
If everything finishes like this, we play Dallas
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 8:21 PM MDT reply actions
WOW!!!
DALLAS AAAAND THE HORNETS??
Nuggets may just play Petro and Hart 48 minutes each?
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Hope so!!!
My ideal scenario likely has become true!!!
Likely, not yet
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 8:25 PM MDT up reply actions
Terry killing. New Orleans up 2 with 7 seconds left and 2 FT
THE CHANCES ARE PRETTY BIG WE DO NOT HAVE TO COMPETE TONIGHT AND WE PLAY DALLAS
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 8:23 PM MDT reply actions
ok, dallas won it
We got #2 seed babe!!!
Play the starters more than 1 period?
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 8:27 PM MDT reply actions
OT in San Antonio...
Damn… I wanted to play Dallas… now New Orleans has to win it
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 8:27 PM MDT reply actions
New Orleans has to win in the OT
If they do, we play Dallas
If they don’t, we play New Orleans
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 8:28 PM MDT reply actions
Will GK play the starters more than 1 period because of the stupid franchise record?
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 8:29 PM MDT up reply actions
I don't think so
but wait… just so I got it right. If the spurs win, do we then have incentive to beat the blazers? im pretty sure the answer is no but i just want to be sure
NO SIR. EVEN IF THEY WIN.
We do not have to play the Blazers at all right now.
I could play instead of Melo, I would not harm the Nuggets playoffs chances.
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 8:33 PM MDT up reply actions
San Antonio is winning it seems...
So, we (LIKELY right now) play New Orleans
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 8:34 PM MDT reply actions
5 point game and minute and a half
GK, do not play the starters more than 1 period, for the love of god…
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 8:35 PM MDT up reply actions
Besides a miracle, it is done.
DENVER NUGGETS PLAY THE NEW ORLEANS HORNETS IN 1ST ROUND
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 8:36 PM MDT up reply actions
Freakin...
Los Angeles sports radio was blabbering about stupid crap and neglected to mention the 2nd seed!
No miracle today
GK, play Petro, Hart, Weems, Carter and Jones (small team lol)
Do not play the starters more than 10 minutes, GK, do not be stupid man… this could be the biggest mistake in your life, because Portland IS playing for something. we are NOT
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 8:39 PM MDT reply actions
good call.
would you pull out the starters but Jones?
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 8:50 PM MDT up reply actions
Good
I’d rather them face CP3 with a marginal supporting cast, where as the Mavs have multiple weapons.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
let's get this, but no risk guys... for example, martin had been just hurt... get him out...
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 8:50 PM MDT reply actions
completely agree
He needs some experience but I’d rather have him fresh for the playoffs
I BELIEVE IN KOOL
"You want to have the Renaldo Balkman problem,"
thanks for the agreement.
i would get all out, really..
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 8:54 PM MDT up reply actions
Naw
I’d rather them continue their hot streak going into the playoffs.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
that is fucking risky man… portland is gonna play hearts out…
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 8:55 PM MDT up reply actions
It is but
what have the Nugs won in past years?
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
Nothing, but, besides losing the game, we could lose one player man…
At least lets get closer…
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 8:57 PM MDT up reply actions
Gets out of control
then I’d pull my starters if I was George.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
Refs have swallowed their whistles
First call on the Blazers!
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
The Blazers are getting away with lots of physical play
under the basket. Weird non-calls
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"You want to have the Renaldo Balkman problem,"
"OH GOD THE REFS THEY’RE ONLY AGAINST PORTLAND WHINE WHINE WHINE CRY CRY CRY"
by BeefySwats on Apr 15, 2009 5:41 PM PDT reply reply actions actions 0 recs
by Sabonis4Ever on Apr 16, 2009 12:34 AM MDT up reply actions
Greg Oden didn't mean to hit Bird
Dude is so clumsy/bad at center
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"You want to have the Renaldo Balkman problem,"
As much skill
as my grandmother.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
I really would get them out guys… Portland playing physical and shit…
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 8:56 PM MDT reply actions
I bet they know they do not need to win.
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 8:59 PM MDT up reply actions
I'd rather see them roll over
then see something bad happen right before the playoffs.
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"You want to have the Renaldo Balkman problem,"
Wont matter then
This team is so dependent on momentum, I’d rather not take the chance of having a letdown in the playoffs.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
I hope Bird blocks
into Rudy’s face again.
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"You want to have the Renaldo Balkman problem,"
Jumanji!!!
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
I dont think CB is gonna play a lot more.
Smart move by GK…
maybe im wrong
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 9:07 PM MDT reply actions
I want a poster of that put back
bawgoddd
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"You want to have the Renaldo Balkman problem,"
The two teams have the same record...
so…um…you are wrong.
by Sabonis4Ever on Apr 16, 2009 12:36 AM MDT up reply actions
AC
responsible for a turnover and an uncontested 3
I BELIEVE IN KOOL
"You want to have the Renaldo Balkman problem,"
Big time flop
The NBA needs to make changes with these rediculous calls.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
He was moving wasn't he?
He didn’t argue cause its pointless, and the fact that JR rarely disputes calls.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
I think it should have been a no call. Smith was out of control, but the blow wasn’t that bad.
draft dejuan blair
Exactly
There was hardly contact at all.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
Damn this is going to be a hard game to swallow
I can see a blowout working its way in now
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"You want to have the Renaldo Balkman problem,"
This is done.
What is this bullshit officiating?
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 9:13 PM MDT reply actions
Denver leads the league in made free throws
you guys aren’t hurting in the officiating department.
draft dejuan blair
Get Melo out of there, fat ass... Play trash time and give up
The way the game is been officiated you already got it lost.
I hate that refferee woman
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 9:14 PM MDT up reply actions
Oden stuffed himself.
Guy is so endearing
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"You want to have the Renaldo Balkman problem,"
ok, trying not to troll
but he has NO hops after microfracture. It’s ugly to watch this year… we’re just hoping he gets his 35’’ vertical back.
draft dejuan blair
He stuffed himself.
Hoops or no hoops, dude is big enough to slam it down. I don’t think you would have had a real post presence with Durant, but Oden is clueless.
I BELIEVE IN KOOL
"You want to have the Renaldo Balkman problem,"
Ugh, I meant hops or no hops.
I just stuffed my own shot.
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"You want to have the Renaldo Balkman problem,"
I disagree
he’s incredible at rebounding and screening. He’s gotten us two layups by screening defenders this game, and his rebounding is incredible, not just his individual numbers… the team rebounds better with him in the game.
Imagine jumping 35’’, then jumping 25’’. It takes some adjustment.
draft dejuan blair
Time has told.
Even without the injuries dude would have never been the player he was hyped to be.
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"You want to have the Renaldo Balkman problem,"
Most expensive
screener and rebounder in NBA history!
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
I dunno
the team plays really well with him… and his rookie season has been far better than Durant’s by pretty much every stat.
Time will tell… none of us know.
draft dejuan blair
Nene steal was neat
I’ve never seen him react that quickly outside of the post
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"You want to have the Renaldo Balkman problem,"
If you are gonna play guys like CB and Nene...
Guarantee yourself that you are playing seriously.
You do not want to play them players for seeing Carter taking 2 jumpshots in a row.
Can I get an amen?
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 9:22 PM MDT reply actions
What?
Roy flops? I thought he was classier.
I BELIEVE IN KOOL
"You want to have the Renaldo Balkman problem,"
Everybody
flops in the NBA. It has become normal, everyday behavior…to me it’s a huge black eye for the league.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
this is done guys.
Karl is fucking crazy!
With this bullshit going on, this is done!!!
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 9:29 PM MDT reply actions
Melo is getting hands and elbows
from everyone. Jesus.
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"You want to have the Renaldo Balkman problem,"
Weems + Petro
If we are giving up (bad passes tell me yes) I want to see more time for weems, we dont want to rely on Dahntay if JR is in foul trouble. Same with Petro
Weems is back in the D-league
Balkman/Petro would be an okay substitution though.
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"You want to have the Renaldo Balkman problem,"
And do not get me wrong
We can beat Portland’s ass as long as the officiating is halfway better than today
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 9:34 PM MDT reply actions
When you lose by 28
You can’t blame it on the refs.
by Sabonis4Ever on Apr 16, 2009 12:39 AM MDT up reply actions
sigh
lets hope we can get it together come playoffs. its always hard to see our guys struggle but @ portland is a tough gig and the game doesn’t really matter.heads up guys!
Bedgers
On a semi-serious note why are b-edgers all over other sites. It is patronising at best and serial trolling at worst. I have seen complaints on many other sites (eg sactown).
This is going to be terrible when the Playoffs start
Blazers fans are getting really cocky ever since they picked up Oden
The only show in town gets everyone excited and ready to say dynasty
I BELIEVE IN KOOL
"You want to have the Renaldo Balkman problem,"
that's how sb nation is designed
but honestly, i don’t see one blazer fan troll on here, do you? trolling is pointlessly starting an arguement, or being abusive, or trying to disrupt conversations… what I’m seeing is just good-natured banter, but maybe you’ve seen things i havent.
There's a Blazer blog isn't there?
Spending a ton of time on someone else’s blog is basically trolling. I’m new to pickax, but past blogs have showed more than just good-natured bantering.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
they are playing like a fucking joke!!!!
Go to the damn bench starters!!
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 9:37 PM MDT reply actions
it is done anyway!!!
what the fuck is GK doing right now letting Kmart, CB, Melo and Nene playing?
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 9:38 PM MDT up reply actions
Starters are slipping past defenders
but are scared to slam it down. Weird place to be mentally I’m sure.
I BELIEVE IN KOOL
"You want to have the Renaldo Balkman problem,"
I am starting to hate this Blazers assholes a lil bit... They think they are so good
And we are playing for nothing
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 9:39 PM MDT reply actions
I wouldn't play Melo, CB, Nene and K-mart the rest of the game.
It is fucking insane
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 9:40 PM MDT reply actions
ARE WE STICKING WITH ORTON
OR ARE WE GOING AFTER MATTHEW “LETS NURSE THE ROCKET ARM” STAFFORD?
I NEED 2 KNOW
I BELIEVE IN KOOL
"You want to have the Renaldo Balkman problem,"
Hopefully sticking with Orton
Stafford has bust written all over him… Let’s get B.J. Raji and Knowshon Moreno
I agree.
I’ve been sportin’ orton since he arrived in Denver.
I BELIEVE IN KOOL
"You want to have the Renaldo Balkman problem,"
Sanchez
I can see him a lot more where Denver picks, but defense has to take priority.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
for the love of god GK, dont play more starters when we are losing by 19...
And the players know they dont need to win. There’s no energy at all.
We can beat this Portland team’s ass
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 9:45 PM MDT reply actions
Tell that to KMart
for a man coming off rib/back strains that full body extension put back was nasty.
I BELIEVE IN KOOL
"You want to have the Renaldo Balkman problem,"
KMart's dunk was so awesome....
I was just screaming like a crazy mad woman…it just thrilled me to no end!
I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Avs/Nuggets aren't that far behind....
by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 15, 2009 9:52 PM MDT up reply actions
It would be nice if we could see some better effort 2nd half....
Renaldo Balkman anyone?
I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Avs/Nuggets aren't that far behind....
by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 15, 2009 9:50 PM MDT reply actions
I have a fever
and the cure is more CrimeStopper
by CombatChuk on Apr 15, 2009 9:53 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm so sorry but I can't do it.
His nickname since he was in South Carolina is KOOL. I know neither nick is really known league wide, but Crime Stopper just doesn’t roll off the tongue.
IM SO SORRY NATE
I BELIEVE IN KOOL
"You want to have the Renaldo Balkman problem,"
I didn't come up with Crime Stopper ...
I’ve been hearing it associated with him. Made sense to me because when things get out of control he comes in and Stops It … Crime Stopper style.
He does have Kool tattooed inside his mouth however.
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by Nate Timmons on Apr 16, 2009 9:54 AM MDT up reply actions
Yes.....
I would like to see that combo get some action.
I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Avs/Nuggets aren't that far behind....
by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 15, 2009 9:55 PM MDT up reply actions
So Portland's game plan is
Get ball shoot 3? Houston Portland series is going to be weird.
I BELIEVE IN KOOL
"You want to have the Renaldo Balkman problem,"
You'd shoot threes too...
…if you were wide open on the perimeter every time.
1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21... I know...
by FibonacciSequence on Apr 16, 2009 1:37 AM MDT up reply actions
Wow.
Dahntay Jones has embarrassed me more-so than any outcome of this game.
I BELIEVE IN KOOL
"You want to have the Renaldo Balkman problem,"
Is Earl Smith Jr ever coming in???
I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Avs/Nuggets aren't that far behind....
by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 15, 2009 10:04 PM MDT reply actions
He put himself in the dog house again
I think
I BELIEVE IN KOOL
"You want to have the Renaldo Balkman problem,"
Karl needs to stop playing favorites...
and start playing winners.
I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Avs/Nuggets aren't that far behind....
by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 15, 2009 10:06 PM MDT up reply actions
Lol,
threes are not Kenyon’s specialty!
I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Avs/Nuggets aren't that far behind....
by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 15, 2009 10:07 PM MDT up reply actions
The basketball Gods
Are telling Dahntay Jones to stop trying to score.
Are you listening Dahntay????
Melo getting massively fouled with no calls....
I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Avs/Nuggets aren't that far behind....
by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 15, 2009 10:08 PM MDT reply actions
True that...
no arguement here.
I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Avs/Nuggets aren't that far behind....
by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 15, 2009 10:11 PM MDT up reply actions
the non calls must be getting in his head.
after the pryzbilla shit i think melo is just trying to put on an alpha dog attitude unfortunatel
I BELIEVE IN KOOL
"You want to have the Renaldo Balkman problem,"
I did like KMart's getting in the middle of that...
Kenyon doesn’t take any crap from anybody!
I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Avs/Nuggets aren't that far behind....
by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 15, 2009 10:18 PM MDT up reply actions
Is melo gonna get hammered without foul every time he goes in?
This is fucking bullshit man…
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 10:09 PM MDT reply actions
is Melo the most hated player in NBA right now?
Anybody got the answer?
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 10:11 PM MDT reply actions
Chauncey showing his leader chops
Ataboy bup bup
I BELIEVE IN KOOL
"You want to have the Renaldo Balkman problem,"
CHAUNCEY!!!!!
I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Avs/Nuggets aren't that far behind....
by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 15, 2009 10:14 PM MDT reply actions
Paul Allen
Even billions of dollars can’t buy you style.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
Even if we don't win
I hope they go out with some pride and the starters can figure out why they gave up so many points in the first half
I BELIEVE IN KOOL
"You want to have the Renaldo Balkman problem,"
Hahahahahahahhhaaa!
Karma.
"Aneurysm".
When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie
At least, we wont bring that horrible momentum into the playoffs, we came back with some pride right there
by Lucas Navarrete on Apr 15, 2009 10:19 PM MDT reply actions
+1
I thought the game was over but we didnt give up at least
by runningdonut on Apr 15, 2009 10:22 PM MDT up reply actions
Oden is beating up Bird....
and nothing is called.
I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Avs/Nuggets aren't that far behind....
by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 15, 2009 10:21 PM MDT reply actions
Put the bench in
Let Balkman get some burn and have them try to win it for us. At this point the game doesn’t matter
The honks on the radio here
refuse to believe that we are a different team from years past….. We need to earn a little respect.
Shoot, it was this time last year I lost $20 to the laker fan who was tiling my kitchen…
I’m ready for something awesome.
My buddy the...
Jazz fan loved to talk crap about how the Nuggies are one and done (if that) in the playoffs… Then this morning he didn’t have much to say knowing they’re facing Lakers in round one.
Blazer starters scored 32 points last night.
Nugget butt kicked by Blazer second stringers.
by antediluvian on Apr 16, 2009 9:24 AM MDT up reply actions
So frustrating....
and Balkman can’t even see one minute of playing time. They can’t rely JR for everything.
I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Avs/Nuggets aren't that far behind....
by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 15, 2009 10:34 PM MDT reply actions
Running around like a headless chicken
Fuck this game is awful.
I BELIEVE IN KOOL
"You want to have the Renaldo Balkman problem,"
Portland bench points: 72
Denver starters points: 49
Ouch
by Sabonis4Ever on Apr 16, 2009 1:34 AM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
+1
or +23 I guess…
1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21... I know...
by FibonacciSequence on Apr 16, 2009 1:35 AM MDT up reply actions
That's what happens
when the game means nothing to one side. I guess that’s an “ouch” to Portland because the Nugs didn’t give much effort at all.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
This game was over before it started
I’m just so thankful we got the 2 seed before going into this.
I BELIEVE IN KOOL
"You want to have the Renaldo Balkman problem,"
I hate this perimeter crap....
Kleiza, you got your one 3.
I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Avs/Nuggets aren't that far behind....
by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 15, 2009 10:39 PM MDT reply actions
I'm having New Jersey flashbacks..ugh
I live and die with the Colorado Rockies and the Avs/Nuggets aren't that far behind....
by AtkinsandTulofan on Apr 15, 2009 10:43 PM MDT reply actions
Portland playing Houston
What do you guys think? I think San Antonio was a better matchup for them.
Either way they are a good team and we suck tonight
Houston is a physical team
So I think they’ll match up well, but Portland should be able to win in 6 games.
As a blazers fan...
…Yeah, you’re right. We matched up against SA much better than houston. Houston will certainly be a huge test.
As a fellow small market team, good luck in the playoffs denver.
by TheGreatMon on Apr 15, 2009 11:05 PM MDT up reply actions 1 recs
I wouldn't look too much into it
Sure, Karl was trying to show what a hostile playoff atmosphere would be like but in reality…they weren’t playing for anything. I’d take this loss with a grain of salt if I were a Nuggest fan.
"Respect everyone, fear no one." -TP
Agreed
It’s a testament to playing well enough at the end of the season to not need this game.
Thank God we got the 2 seed. Home court against anyone but LA, right?
by runningdonut on Apr 15, 2009 11:26 PM MDT up reply actions
Well
I said the Nuggets would be lucky to be down 10 in the fourth quarter. They were down 11. Good season Nuggs fans. Co-Northwest division champions. See you guys next season (I doubt we will both make it to the WCF).
Troll
Co-champs?? What the hell are you talking about?
Come to the Pepsi Center next year where you can gaze your jealous eyes upon the Division banner hanging in it’s rightful place.
If you want to sit on a high horse and claim something for this win do it on your own site.
by runningdonut on Apr 16, 2009 1:12 AM MDT up reply actions
For the purpose of seeding, division record is relevant
But for determining the division champs, it’s about overall record and head to head record.
draft dejuan blair
haha
you have no idea what “Northwest Division CHAMPION” means, do you
by Colin Neilson on Apr 16, 2009 9:58 AM MDT up reply actions
I really can't believe you're that stupid.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Apr 16, 2009 9:59 AM MDT up reply actions
Allow me to assist you in your quest to conquer your stupidity.
From cbssports.com:
The following is an explanation of NBA tiebreaking scenarios.
Determining Ties for Playoff Position
In order to break a tie for playoff positions, if one exists at the end of the regular season, the following criteria will be utilized in the order set forth:
TWO-WAY TIES
1. Results of games against each other.
2. Better winning percentage within own division (only if tied teams are in same division).
3. Better winning percentage against teams in own conference.
4. Better winning percentage against playoff opponents in own conference (including teams that finished the regular season tied for a playoff position).
5. Better winning percentage against playoff opponents in opposite conference (including teams that finished the regular season tied for a playoff position).
6. Better point differential between offense and defense.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Apr 16, 2009 10:04 AM MDT up reply actions
is this the tie breaker info for the playoff seeding,
or for the division title??
http://janean.mybrute.com/
by Screen Name on Apr 16, 2009 11:14 AM MDT up reply actions
Both.
As how you finish in the division effects your playoff seeding.
Therefore, it’s used to determine who won the division.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Apr 16, 2009 11:16 AM MDT up reply actions
interesting, k thx
http://janean.mybrute.com/
by Screen Name on Apr 16, 2009 11:17 AM MDT up reply actions
Perfect ex. of trolling
Go to your loser site to post.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
Don't worry Nuggets fans
You’re not the enemy… LA is the enemy. LA stole the title from us in ’00… the refs handed the WCF to the Lakers at a time when the league was hurting financially and they were willing to sacrifice sport for profit…. We have not forgotten this. Now that the JailBlazer era is over, the time has come for Justice.
We have nothing against the Nuggets, and we know they can play better offense than they did tonight (have to be way more patient on offense, btw…)
4th seed
Should be 2nd seed, as we have the same record as Denver, and clearly outplayed them this season, but seed doesn’t matter.
You are f'ing stupid.
Do you seriously not understand how tie-breakers work?
You clearly outplayed us? Then why do we have a better division and conference record?
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Apr 16, 2009 10:32 AM MDT up reply actions
yeah...let's ignore records.
That’s a great idea.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Apr 16, 2009 10:43 AM MDT up reply actions
between two teams with equal records, point diff says more about who is better than division record
the rules are the rules though, and the Nuggets are the 2 seed. Portland has to go out and win a couple more games next year. I think they will.
good luck in the playoffs, the Nuggets have a good draw and every chance to get to the WCF.
Thank you and good luck to you too.
However, I don’t agree that point differential is a better measuring stick. I think it excessively rewards certain styles of Basketball. I think that teams that tend to play at a slower pace and are more defensive oriented would be at a disadvantage. I think record vs common opponents is a much better comparison.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Apr 16, 2009 11:04 AM MDT up reply actions
well, Portland plays at the slowest pace in the league, so that makes their 2nd best point diff in the West even more impressive
I personally don’t think games against the Thunder an TWolves should be a key factor in breaking ties.
As I said though, the rules are the rules. Portland just needed to win one more game, and they didn’t.
I think it is impressive.
I think Portland is a very good team.
I think you understand my point though. Having a larger diff is not necessarily an indication of a better team.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Apr 16, 2009 11:45 AM MDT up reply actions
as a stat geek, I suscribe to the gospel of point differential
it isn’t for everyone though. I respect your opinion.
Again, good luck in the playoffs. I am picking you guys over NO, but now that Chandler is back I’m figuring 7 games (I’d go you guys in 5 with a banged up Chandler).
Point Differential
The only problem I see is that it awards certain style of play. You could make a case for leaving the starters in and trying to run up the score as much as possible in an obvious blowout situation.
I’m not saying Portland does that because they don’t. But if meant the difference between a playoff spot or not, then any team would do it. For me, the logical first tiebreaker for Division title is division record.
by runningdonut on Apr 16, 2009 12:43 PM MDT up reply actions
i'm talking about head to head, portland vs denver
i’m not talking about denver playing better than portland against lottery teams. in head to head matchups, the split was 2-2, but last game was a blowout, giving the blazers the clear edge in +/-, for the season.
btw, that means portland played better against east coast teams… portland trashed boston, and went to OT at cleveland. did denver do either of those things?
ummmm...yes.
We won in Boston 94-85 in a game that wasn’t as close as the score indicates and we also LOST to Cleveland in Cleveland.
Also, you really can’t read too much into a game where the Nugs had nothing to play for. In games where both teams had reason to play the Nugs are 2-1. We won 106-90 and 97-89 and lost at Portland 101-92. I really don’t see how can say that Portland ‘clearly outplayed’ the Nugs in head-to-head games that mattered for the Nugs.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Apr 16, 2009 10:57 AM MDT up reply actions
We had already clinched before the
game even started… Nobody got injured so… It was win win for both of us. You got something to blabber about and we got the second seed.
J
Idiots not allowed Neo
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
Um
Seed matters in relation to home court. If you had to play the Spurs at some point they would have home court by virtue of the 3 seed. Oh yeah and they won their division….
by runningdonut on Apr 16, 2009 12:32 PM MDT up reply actions
Hey Portland....
What seed are you? Just give me a number… I didn’t ask for fantasyland set dressings….
I'm sure your anoyed by the influx of Blazer fans,
but the game your playing can be played by both sides. Admittedly, a few Blazer fans have been a little agressive in this thread with unnessassary and inflamatory pregame predictions, which can easily be taken poorly. Denvers a great team and will crush in the first round. Last night was a great game, I just wish it would have really ment something for Denver as i’m sure we didn’t get to see the best of what Denver can bring.
http://janean.mybrute.com/
by Screen Name on Apr 16, 2009 11:27 AM MDT up reply actions
Trolling
I hate when the aforementioned come into any other team’s site and say it’s not trolling. They’re here to instigate, not provide insight to anything that can be considered “good nature.” The fact is that the game meant nothing to Denver and everything to Portland. That’s the reason for the blowout and nothing else. No matter what the scoring differential, or any other stat in head to head matchups, Denver is still rightfully the division champ and statistically better than Portland.
"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus
Did you really just join this site so you could say that?
I’m pretty sure other Potland fans are ashamed to associated with you.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
by PosterNutbag on Apr 16, 2009 12:05 PM MDT up reply actions
Why are there so many POR trolls here?
They must be really butt hurt that they are 2nd place.
Is there even a single Nuggets troll at their site?
Shouldn’t they be worried about Houston and not the Nuggets?
Well…I guess it’s kind of flattering that we have them this irked.
"C" is for Championship...that's good enough for meeeee!!!
there are a lot of Blazer fans on the internet-- most of it carryover from BlazersEdge
why that is, I’m not sure. Most Blazer fans are not trolls, but because there are so many Blazer fans on the web, some trolling is inevitable.
Hey Portland fans
http://www.nba.com/standings/team_record_comparison/conferenceNew_Std_Div.html
Well if it really is true I’ll give credit where credit is true. Conrats on co-champs*!
I really only read real news like everyone else, which says we clinched NW division on monday. Congrats on managing a tie with the team with a better conference record, better division record, and better road record.
Oh yeah and because you’re a dick, Nugs had already clinched the 2 seed before the game started and had nothing to play for but the risk of injuring a key player? It’s an excuse, but hey it’s true. Congrats on the win and Division Co-Champs*!
- = 2nd place
Meh
Not sure why there are so many fellow Portland fans here talking crap about the Nuggets. Both teams are playing the best out of just about anyone in the Western Conference right now. They’re really the only teams that I think can give the Lakers a decent series.
I’m a Blazer fan but the Nuggets are the rightful division champion. We lost a few games earlier in the season that we shouldn’t have but we’re a much better team now than we were at the beginning. I think that even if the Nuggets had something to play for tonight, we would’ve still beaten them (probably not a blowout) because we play so well at home. We proved this yet again against the Lakers last week, who had home court against the Cavs to play for.
As for arguing over who’s team is better.. it’s going to be completely biased and there’s no way to really tell. We split the season series, finished with the same record, similar home/away records. Statistically better than Portland? Which statistic? You can pick and choose from any random measure that makes your team seem better if you want (like how Portland over the last 25% of the season is averaging the highest game margin of any time in the league). There’s no definitive way to tell unless we were to meet up in a 7 game series.
All in all, good luck to the Nuggets. If we don’t make it past Houston and/or LA, I’ll be counting on you to help stop bitch ass Kobe from getting another ring.
by RunWithScissors on Apr 16, 2009 12:35 PM MDT reply actions
correction
like how Portland over the last 25% of the season is averaging the highest game margin of any TEAM in the league.. not time lol.
by RunWithScissors on Apr 16, 2009 12:42 PM MDT up reply actions
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