Game Thread #6: Portland
by Stop-n-Pop on Nov 8, 2008 9:00 PM CST
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Minnesota Timberwolves at Portland Trail Blazers, Nov 8, 2008 9:00 PM CST
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Good Evening Wolf Nation
From a Snowy Northern Minnesota
by Tony_O on Nov 8, 2008 9:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
yeah I have family northwest of you
who are under a foot of it right now. My mom just moved and had to do it in a snowstorm.
by plinytheelder on Nov 8, 2008 9:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
wow fantastic pass by Telfair right from the get-go
by plinytheelder on Nov 8, 2008 9:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
cardinal sin of the double team
Brewer let Batum split it
by plinytheelder on Nov 8, 2008 9:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
nice start for Jefferson
nice to see
by plinytheelder on Nov 8, 2008 9:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Blazers should go zone here?
they got nobody who can guard Big Al.
Let’s see Wittman put some shooters out there – sub McCants for Brewer
by highpockets on Nov 8, 2008 9:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
guess I'm in the minority
I love Brewer
by plinytheelder on Nov 8, 2008 9:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nah I’m with ya, he’ll be allright
by Wim (Belgium) on Nov 8, 2008 9:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
missed the 4 first minutes
but it seems the announcers waited for me start explaining the roy/foye deal. Only to completely mess up the thing :d
by Wim (Belgium) on Nov 8, 2008 9:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
transistion d by aj looked nice, no?
by Wim (Belgium) on Nov 8, 2008 9:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
man I can't believe you're up this early!
nice morning at least?
by plinytheelder on Nov 8, 2008 9:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
lol, too dark to see really :D. thx for the praise :)
Momentum shifting here
by Wim (Belgium) on Nov 8, 2008 9:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I like the game plan
get it to big Al every time!
nice start
by plinytheelder on Nov 8, 2008 9:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Madsen...
?
would not have predicted that.
by plinytheelder on Nov 8, 2008 9:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Madsen you mean?
yeah he’s played well! Nice to see. Pretty pass to Smith too.
by plinytheelder on Nov 8, 2008 9:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Good start
So much for my suggestion of shortening the bench, though playing Gomes at the 3 is the right thing with a team this big.
Foye showing confidence. Clear that the pressure of getting the 1st unit into the offense was too much for him, but he can be the man in the 2nd unit when AJ’s not on the floor.
by Sterno on Nov 8, 2008 9:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I like the suggestion.
especially when it comes to Ollie and Carney
by plinytheelder on Nov 8, 2008 9:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
don't turn this into a jump shooting contest
keep attacking the Blazers big men – get to the foul line
Think Shaddy will still be on the floor coming back from the timeout?
by highpockets on Nov 8, 2008 9:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
yeah he's going to advocate for more time for Madsen
assists on both Smith baskets
by plinytheelder on Nov 8, 2008 9:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I liked Aldridge...
backing off the drive by Smith to cover Mad Dog.
That was funny.
by highpockets on Nov 8, 2008 9:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Foye should have gone and gotten the ball in the backcourt from McCants
by plinytheelder on Nov 8, 2008 9:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah it’s him against Outlaw in a 1-on-1 show
Lucky for us McCants is winning hehe
by plinytheelder on Nov 8, 2008 9:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
how good would he be if he played good d
by Wim (Belgium) on Nov 8, 2008 9:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
funny because I'm a bit of a cycling fanatic
and I just read an article about Briek Schotte, who apparently used to get up at 3:30am, so that he could get a full shift in at the factory before he had to race!
You getting up at the same time makes me think it’s a Belgian thing! ;)
by plinytheelder on Nov 8, 2008 10:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
lol :d. Well I used to get up at 2am to work in a bakery for a job over the summer but I definitly had no energy left afterwards ^^
by Wim (Belgium) on Nov 8, 2008 10:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Mad Dog screaming on the sidelines again, love it (I’m about 2 minutes behind ;) )
by Wim (Belgium) on Nov 8, 2008 10:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Not enough minutes to go around…one of Foye-McCants-Miller should probably get traded.
by Andy G on Nov 8, 2008 10:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
yeah a bit of a logjam...
still 5 guys (Foye Brewer Telfair McCants Miller) for 3 spots isn’t so bad is it? the difference tonight is playing Gomes at the 3…which of course leaves fewer minutes for Brewer and Miller…
by plinytheelder on Nov 8, 2008 10:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I leave for 5 min
and Shaddy goes wild. I wonder how other teams scout him?
It still looks like he’s trying to break Yinka Dare’s consecutive-minutes-played-without-an-assist record.
by highpockets on Nov 8, 2008 10:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
How much longer till the half ends?
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
by pookeyguru on Nov 8, 2008 10:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Guess it's back already lol
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
by pookeyguru on Nov 8, 2008 10:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
wow Portland is sucking tonight...
leave Al alone for a 10-foot J off an inbounds play?
by plinytheelder on Nov 8, 2008 10:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
miller open for 3 … money.. Finally
by Wim (Belgium) on Nov 8, 2008 10:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Oofta, Kevin Love gets poked in the Eye. Scary moment
by Tony_O on Nov 8, 2008 10:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
An odd thing...
Love seems to take a lot of shots to the face. I often see him grabbing his nose/eyes after whistles.
by jianfu on Nov 8, 2008 10:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I know Blazers fans love Mike Rice
But the guy is supremely irritating.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
by pookeyguru on Nov 8, 2008 10:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
He's kooky. And a homer. A kooky homer. A gomer. Sort of like a nerdy uncle that drinks on the job and says inappropriate things now and then...
…………………………… I can see how he doesn’t play well at all outside of the Portland market.
"I’m glad Sergio played well in pre-season, but he should be getting killed for whining. He ain’t that important to the country of Spain, let alone the Trail Blazers." --Mortimer Pritchard
by timbo on Nov 9, 2008 12:50 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The only negative with Al is he doesn't get off the ground
Although to be a great low post player you don’t have to get off the ground.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
by pookeyguru on Nov 8, 2008 10:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't mean he gets off the ground
Artest doesn’t get off the ground either. He’s still effective as a defensive player.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
by pookeyguru on Nov 8, 2008 10:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
haven’t seen Aldridge play much, sure is nice to watch, very smooth
by plinytheelder on Nov 8, 2008 10:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
that desperation 3 by brew was nice ^^
by Wim (Belgium) on Nov 8, 2008 10:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Is it me, or does Jim Pete seem rather cranky tonight?
by jianfu on Nov 8, 2008 10:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I have said many times I think Wittman will be one of the first to get the ax
For the Wolves fans sake I hope that’s true. This team is badly underperforming.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
by pookeyguru on Nov 8, 2008 10:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know if the Wolves will win but they’re sure fun to watch tonight.
by plinytheelder on Nov 8, 2008 10:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
smith
is so worth the nickname “the rhino”
by Wim (Belgium) on Nov 8, 2008 10:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You think he's a rhino now
Did you see him play @ BC?
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
by pookeyguru on Nov 8, 2008 10:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
hehe nope, didn’t have college ball back then ;)
by Wim (Belgium) on Nov 8, 2008 10:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Haha
Yeah he was even more physical if you can believe that. College ball is even more rugged than the NBA is. 15 years ago that wasn’t true, but now, the NBA is less physical.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
by pookeyguru on Nov 8, 2008 10:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Minny's lack of depth hurts them
Like last night, Witt takes out Jefferson or Love, and the offense has no coherence (or plan), and the Wolves just come apart.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
by pookeyguru on Nov 8, 2008 10:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nice 3 by Bassy
That looked to be a nice rhythm shot too.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
by pookeyguru on Nov 8, 2008 11:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately that shot by Bassy was just as bad
This offense does not work for this team.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
by pookeyguru on Nov 8, 2008 11:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
nice play by Bassy
He got the switch, and stayed patient, and gets to the line.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
by pookeyguru on Nov 8, 2008 11:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to see them go back to the first half plan
of getting it to Jefferson every time, he’s passed well tonight
by plinytheelder on Nov 8, 2008 11:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Without Oden
The Blazers have nobody who can stop Al one on one. (It’s almost amazing. The wolves with a plan are far more formidable. Shocking.)
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
by pookeyguru on Nov 8, 2008 11:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, Pryz did a nice job tonight, but he was out/incapacitated with foul trouble all night long.
………………….. But Big Al is an All Star and those guys get their points against anyone.
"I’m glad Sergio played well in pre-season, but he should be getting killed for whining. He ain’t that important to the country of Spain, let alone the Trail Blazers." --Mortimer Pritchard
by timbo on Nov 9, 2008 12:52 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
A wide open 15 footer & Foye misses it
Why shouldn’t he take it? More importantly missing it.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
by pookeyguru on Nov 8, 2008 11:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Rice had been saying it for 3 mins
And Miller gets a 3 off the Al Double team. It does make sense.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
by pookeyguru on Nov 8, 2008 11:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nice inside move Al
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
by pookeyguru on Nov 8, 2008 11:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Ouch after all that
Blake with a long deuce.
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
by pookeyguru on Nov 8, 2008 11:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Beautiful move Big Al
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
by pookeyguru on Nov 8, 2008 11:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nice move Brandon Roy inside
(Stagnant for about the middle part of the 4th, and for the last third of the 4th qtr, it’s been tremendous back & forth action. One of the fun things about watching the NBA.)
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
by pookeyguru on Nov 8, 2008 11:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
And 1 Big Al
How can you not like the chance to beat the Blazers on the road?
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
by pookeyguru on Nov 8, 2008 11:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately Al misses the FT
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
by pookeyguru on Nov 8, 2008 11:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
In retrospect, that felt like a big miss. Momentum swung.
"I’m glad Sergio played well in pre-season, but he should be getting killed for whining. He ain’t that important to the country of Spain, let alone the Trail Blazers." --Mortimer Pritchard
by timbo on Nov 9, 2008 12:53 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Huge Shot B-Roy
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
by pookeyguru on Nov 8, 2008 11:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wow at that
That’s why I’m not in love with Al. Had he had some hops, I think he would have been able to get that ball up. Especially with his un-real ability around the hoop. (Although that’s not a guarantee he would have made the shot.)
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. It's simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get tangled, you tango on
by pookeyguru on Nov 8, 2008 11:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
How do we not get the ball out of Roy's hands once?
This is Parker all over again. Make someone else beat you.
by Sterno on Nov 8, 2008 11:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Roy is money late in games, for sure.
"I’m glad Sergio played well in pre-season, but he should be getting killed for whining. He ain’t that important to the country of Spain, let alone the Trail Blazers." --Mortimer Pritchard
by timbo on Nov 9, 2008 12:54 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
why is that not travel
when i guy falls to the ground with the ball?
by wolfen on Nov 8, 2008 11:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I kind of thought so too
maybe he called the timeout before he hit the ground
by plinytheelder on Nov 8, 2008 11:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Atleast we were in this game till the end
Theirs a Positive from the game,
by Tony_O on Nov 8, 2008 11:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Kind of a nice game on the whole though, I thought. If Love plays halfway decent they win. This is the kind of game I think they win in January.
by plinytheelder on Nov 8, 2008 11:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We've got a rematch on your ice next Saturday. Good luck with it. The Wolves are MUCH improved this year!
"I’m glad Sergio played well in pre-season, but he should be getting killed for whining. He ain’t that important to the country of Spain, let alone the Trail Blazers." --Mortimer Pritchard
by timbo on Nov 9, 2008 12:55 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty ok game from the individual players perspective but now I saw what I really tought, the coach has to go, asap.
I really want more good 3point attempts. Where are the 3 TOP20 3point shooters?
You have to get a stop on such tight games. Where’s the team defense?
Why did we only see the Jefferson-Miller in-out thing at the end of the game?
I’m already rapidly falling in Love with Love though he’s a rookie off course and we need a bigger guy who can do defense, rebounds and putbacks, in that order.
by Wim (Belgium) on Nov 8, 2008 11:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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