GameThread #61: vs. Portland
by wyn on Feb 27, 2010 7:00 PM CST
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Portland Trail Blazers at Minnesota Timberwolves, Feb 27, 2010 7:00 PM CST
| 2009/2010 NBA Season | ||
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| 14-46 (HOME 9-20) | vs. |
34-27(Road: 15-14) |
| Vitals: | ||
| February 27, 2010 | ||
| 7:00 PM CST | ||
| Target Center | ||
| Broadcast: | ||
| Radio: 1130 AM KFAN | ||
| TV: Maybe Portland feed in League Pass |
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| Probable starters: | ||
| Jonny Flynn | PG | Andre Miller |
| Corey Brewer | SG | Brandon Roy |
| Ryan Gomes | SF | Nicolas Batum |
| Al Jefferson | PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| Ryan Hollins | C | Marcus Camby |
| Stats | ||
| (29th) -8.4 - SRS - 2.49 (12th) |
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| (29th) 101.2 - Offense - 110.2 (th) |
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| (25th) 110.0 - Defense - 107.6 (17) |
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| (3rd) 95.8 - Pace - 87.5 (30th) |
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| Previous Meetings | ||
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| Blazer's Edge / Yahoo! Preview | ||
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I have a sinking feeling...
that this not going to be pretty
I was thinking the same thing
What will the game wrap be this evening? Korean cooking? Funny youtube clips? Podcast on electrotherapy for depressed sports fans?
But, alas, here I am getting ready to watch the game.
"Never make predictions, especially about the future." Casey Stengel
But if the Nets can knock of the Celts
well, anything is possible.
"Never make predictions, especially about the future." Casey Stengel
I'll get this out of the way early...
Even with the improbable road win Jersey is 6-52
poor bastards
'It's just noise coming out of an ugly scientist.' Michael Scott
I know all teams have them...
…but back-to-backs with the second game at home shouldn’t be scheduled.
'It's just noise coming out of an ugly scientist.' Michael Scott
Good luck Woves fans
Canus Hoopis is my second favorite SBN site! Keep up the great work SnP
"In order to keep a true perspective of one's importance, everyone should have a dog that will worship him and a cat that will ignore him."
Yikes
all 20+ point losses this season. Start cooling shoju.
"Never make predictions, especially about the future." Casey Stengel
Great quote
“If Hollins isn’t dunking it, he’s not a good shooter.”
But not true
He has a solid 15 foot jumper. Or did earlier this season.
'It's just noise coming out of an ugly scientist.' Michael Scott
Come on guys..
…I know the radiance of God’s favor is blinding, but please guard LMA.
'It's just noise coming out of an ugly scientist.' Michael Scott
Al looking frisky
Where has that been?
'It's just noise coming out of an ugly scientist.' Michael Scott
When he actually moves in the low post
instead of just backing down, he’s pretty impressive.
"Never make predictions, especially about the future." Casey Stengel
He's a post savant
but basically since the All-Star break he’s looked like Eddy Curry after an all-you-can-eat turkey dinner.
'It's just noise coming out of an ugly scientist.' Michael Scott
Post savant
love that term. Can we add it to the CH lexicon?
"Never make predictions, especially about the future." Casey Stengel
as the Blazers announcers said... they don't double much... so he can score at will.....
as long as he isn’t jumping much he’s ok..
He’s jumper is awful because of legs…
by Kevin Love Jefferson on Feb 27, 2010 7:29 PM CST up reply actions
Another good one
“Gomes was the all time leading scorer at Providence, but nobody said he was the greatest defender at Providence”
Damn stream
I’m tiring of atdhe.net. Any other suggestions?
"Never make predictions, especially about the future." Casey Stengel
It's back up ...
… if you hadn’t noticed. Switched to V share
'It's just noise coming out of an ugly scientist.' Michael Scott
Thanks
On Vshare right now. About as clear as watching the game through a frost-paned glass window of a department store. But I love the ads in Spanish and the popup ads for girly dating sites.
"Never make predictions, especially about the future." Casey Stengel
Did Darko just smile?
Scary
'It's just noise coming out of an ugly scientist.' Michael Scott
Did these announcers
say that all white guys look alike? Racist hacks.
watch him on jumpers.... or even rebounding no lift....thats why his jumpers fall short.
His low post moves don’t require jumping or great lateral mobility… its mostly just spinning and fakes…..
by Kevin Love Jefferson on Feb 27, 2010 7:36 PM CST up reply actions
Al Jefferson
"In order to keep a true perspective of one's importance, everyone should have a dog that will worship him and a cat that will ignore him."
Oops
I mentioned on BE this morning that they didn’t need to worry about Jefferson.
by Eric in Madison on Feb 27, 2010 7:37 PM CST reply actions
we knew you were lyin'
"In order to keep a true perspective of one's importance, everyone should have a dog that will worship him and a cat that will ignore him."
Poor interior defense
this time by Portland.
It was a nice touch to send out Darko with Jefferson early, have Portland react to a potential mismatch and run out a big lineup that rarely plays together, and bench LMA who had been killing Hollins.
Surprised Howard could get into the lane
with his walker
"Never make predictions, especially about the future." Casey Stengel
Rudy has missed two threes in a row...
no longer want…NOT! We need him now! lol
Wolves front line has to move
Al and Love get stripped or overmatched if they move too slowly or indecisively. Not athletic enough.
"Never make predictions, especially about the future." Casey Stengel
Darko bailed out Brewer
by jumping out when Brewer had been screened completely out of the play. Then bails out Portland by fouling Rudy with 1 sec on the shot clock. I like the recognition and effort though.
We are just beggin to be blown out
Yet more idiotic TOs, missing bunnies, committing bailout fouls, missing FTs. We are primed to take a 0-14 run any time now.
'It's just noise coming out of an ugly scientist.' Michael Scott
The negative run
it asserts some agency on the part of the Wolves. Another nice term 0-XX run.
"Never make predictions, especially about the future." Casey Stengel
4 point quarter thus far
exciting basketball
"Never make predictions, especially about the future." Casey Stengel
No Pierce..
…and an absurd 41-11 FTA (34-9 FTM) advantage. In Boston. Insane.
'It's just noise coming out of an ugly scientist.' Michael Scott
http://www.vshare.tv/live/187252/arena360/1
"Never make predictions, especially about the future." Casey Stengel
what game are you watching?
I don’t even see any offense.
"Never make predictions, especially about the future." Casey Stengel
One of the best lines ever...
Reporter to Tampa coach: “What do you think about the execution of your offense?”
Coach: “I’m in favor of it.”
or something similar, far too lazy to actually find it.
'It's just noise coming out of an ugly scientist.' Michael Scott
Like Gandhi being asked "What do you think of Western civilization?"
“I think it’s a good idea.”
"Never make predictions, especially about the future." Casey Stengel
I misread that as
“I think it’s a good day.”
BetterLaettner
by BetterLaettnerThanRider on Feb 27, 2010 8:24 PM CST up reply actions
Indeed
so arrogant and snide, especially for an 8th seed.
"Never make predictions, especially about the future." Casey Stengel
this is where tommy heinsohn..
…really separates himself from the homer pack. He doesn’t cross into outright douchery like these guys.
Forever splitting the Cheechakos from the Sourdoughs
www.canishoopus.com
I think Caliwolf was right on with his prophetic post
Wolves make an 0-14 run
"Never make predictions, especially about the future." Casey Stengel
2-11 and counting
let’s hope it stops here
'It's just noise coming out of an ugly scientist.' Michael Scott
im not tryin to troll, but banned off blazers edge lol for couple weeks
anyways, what do you guys think about batum and rudy? whos better and who would you rather have on your team?
Odenized
not to sound unwelcoming
but is the BE site largely intolerant of certain netizens? Seems like many are banned. Dictatorial moderator(s)?
"Never make predictions, especially about the future." Casey Stengel
It'd be fun
to consistently make FanPosts advocating for horrible trades for the Blazers and defend them as passionately as you can every time. I wonder how many of them you’d get to do before you were banned?
well,
atleast corey made his 25th consecuatives 3pt
Kevin Love and Jonny Flynn
The future of our franchise… annnnd… both best suited to come off the bench. I’m finally just admitting it: If the goal is championship-caliber play, we are looking for starters at all five positions, with the possible exceptions of Al Jefferson (if he gets healthy) and Corey Brewer (if he is the fourth offensive option [tops] on the floor).
This franchise is a long way from competing at all with the current roster
They need at least one star quality player who can be the go-to guy and score as well as one other stud. Love maxes out his natural talent and hoop smarts, but he has some serious limitations when he starts working outside his normal talent parameters. Flynn needs more time but the pounding of the ball into the court like some crazed mafia character in a Scorcese film nervously chomping on his gum while shaking down some poor sap for protection money has got to stop.
"Never make predictions, especially about the future." Casey Stengel
Best case..
Love, Al, Corey, Flynn and get a lot better. Rubio is the real deal, we draft a stud this year, and acquire another one this summer or next with our cap space and secondary assets. In theory we can have 7 very, very good players including one or two possible studs. I know. It isn’t all going to happen. But, if Rubio is that good and we hit the draft this year…we should be able to win some playoff series in a few years.
'It's just noise coming out of an ugly scientist.' Michael Scott
I agree on most of this...
… but in terms of the length and athleticism necessary to compete in the postseason? I honestly don’t see anything resembling a championship core growing from what we have. On a championship-caliber squad, Kevin Love gets his minutes off the bench, punishing a second string and giving surprisingly long third-quarter stints when he’s effective (ala Odom). I think Love will always be effective, but I’m not sure it’s the type of effective that wins intense playoff series. Could be wrong, hope I am. But I’m starting to sober up on how far away from it all we are.
Athletic seems to be Kahn's plan
Surround Al with some better athleticism, he may be more effective and worth keeping. But he’s not the #1. Love comes off the bench and sticks to what he does best. Still, lots of missing pieces and the need for players that will either take some good luck to draft or some conniving trades to acquire.
"Never make predictions, especially about the future." Casey Stengel
I can't with this roster
but with other players around him, maybe he can work out.
"Never make predictions, especially about the future." Casey Stengel
me either..
…i think he gets sign-and-traded on the 1st day free agents can be signed.
Forever splitting the Cheechakos from the Sourdoughs
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Why signed?
He’s got three more years after this one. Or two. Either way, he’s not a FA.
not him..
…the guy he’d be traded for.
Forever splitting the Cheechakos from the Sourdoughs
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For whom?
As much as we’ve been down on him lately, are you ready to cut all losses from the KG trade? A real question. This team can still be blown up. But with other pieces in place, Al could do well and his defensive liabilities could be minimized.
"Never make predictions, especially about the future." Casey Stengel
I am...
..if they were interested in running a traditional up tempo pick and roll offense with some good shooters on the outside and some real sized guards, I think Love/Jefferson could have worked. With the Triangle bit, and a system built on wing play, I think it’s hopeless.
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I feel like he's part of a huge draft-day deal.
Something to land us two top-five picks and come out with a Turner-Favors combo or something.
Al isn't worth a top five pick
I know we got the 5th for Foye and Miller, but something tells me no team is going to be that dumb. I’m assuming that you’d trade Rubio too, and that might be too much.
I was thinking something along the lines of...
We get the second pick (fingers crossed. HARD.).
Then package Al, the Charlotte pick, and maybe Flynn or Sessions to move up for number four or five.
Top 5 talent is pretty dependable
And it saves us the problem of figuring out how Love+Jefferson works on the court.
tell that
to Hasheem “D-League” Thabeet
Come on you gotta listen unto me,
lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
by HurraKane212 on Feb 27, 2010 10:56 PM CST up reply actions
Well shoot
Who DIDN’T see him not being good? It was a whack draft pick.
It depends on how much faith one has in the management’s ability to pick someone else. If one thinks they got good judgement getting a top 5 pick for Big Al would be worth it.
M—
#52
I bet if he had fallen to #5
the Wolves would have taken him, and 20 of the 30 GMs in the NBA would as well.
You're right, he likely woulda'
And he could still develop into a good defensive big.
But he always had high bust potential, because he’s so skinny, weak, lacks aggressiveness on defense (his calling card) and a negatively skilled offensive game… he’s a project.
There will always be guys who don’t do well who are taken in the top 5. But, you consistently got a great chance at a very good player in the top 5, year in and year out.
M—
#52
And Kwame Brown, Michael Olowokandi, etc, etc...
It’s not sure fire, but looking at the charts on http://www.82games.com/barzilai1.htm, it’s pretty clear where the value in the draft lies, and it’s top five.
Plus, Thabeet deserves to be in the D-league, no matter where he got drafted. He needs to bulk out. If he works out though… Dikembe Mutumbo was pretty good for a pretty long time.
If you run the Washington Wizards
and you realize Arenas is unmovable the next year or two with his contract and issues, would you rather trade for Jefferson or pick Cole Aldrich with the #5?
That would be nice
but I think some of the optimism here expressed at getting both Turner and Wall or one of the two and another top pick is akin to hanging a Farrah Fawcett poster on my dorm room wall back in the day and hoping to get just as lucky with her. A bad and sexist analogy but it hopefully gets the point across.
"Never make predictions, especially about the future." Casey Stengel
It would be hard to pull off.
But Kahn says in no uncertain terms that he has plans to add significant talent to the roster soon. But he also probably has some cost restrictions from Glen Taylor. Coming out of the draft with two stud picks by using the bevy of assets he’s accumulated seems like the logical route to me.
I think getting Wall and Turner is a pipe dream, because nobody’s giving up either of those two for anything we can offer. But outside of the top two, some teams could be looking to move out of those picks, so I think getting [Wall/Turner] + [Aldrich/Cousins/Favors] is pretty possible, and it wouldn’t surprise me in the least if that’s what Kahn is aiming for.
maybe Rubio will one day change that. maybe.
"Never make predictions, especially about the future." Casey Stengel
"They just look a little tired"
Obviously he didn’t see us last night. We look like 3-year olds chugging espresso compared to last night. Especially Al.
'It's just noise coming out of an ugly scientist.' Michael Scott
blazers announcers are pretty bad even blazers fans dont like em, well some dont
They talking about Jefferson and those ice wraps around his knees saying its not a good sign when hes only 25, but Oden goes down twice with season ending injuries…
Odenized
What is this ball stop offense
isolating Darko? Could someone move? Cut?
Of course the LMA bobblehead talks
It also flies, feeds starving orphans, cures cancer, and scores 63.2 per game. Duh.
'It's just noise coming out of an ugly scientist.' Michael Scott
Now that we're down 23...
…we can commence with our17 point comeback. As usual.
'It's just noise coming out of an ugly scientist.' Michael Scott
I watched Pippen. I liked Pippen.
Nicolas Batum, you’re no Scottie Pippen.
Yeah, he's having a great game.
But I think Pippen is a bit much for a 21 year old.
im not listening to what those idiot commentators are saying...
i know he wont be no pippen but the kid has undoubted talent
Who is the Wolves' Defensive coordinator?
Every time a huy rolls to the hoop, the Wolves back off, let him come in for a near layup.
Don't kick a live dog.
by WillistonCoyote on Feb 27, 2010 8:40 PM CST reply actions
Batum is charging to the hoop,
Brewer chasing hopelessly 3 steps back, and it doesn’t even register with Jefferson to switch off his man and pick him up. Not even a flinch.
by dropstep on Feb 27, 2010 8:40 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Blazer fan here
I want to apologize for the blazer announcers
Like CroRupt said some of us dont like them
i normally just try to ignore them but have noticed that they are really talking bad about your team
CroRupt: what did you do to get banned?
#25 #2 Forever Blazers
stuff like BS and WTF
i was warned alot, it was my fault . i just get crazy emotional during games like last night couldnt help it, but il get unbanned in couple weeks. il lurke around though dont miss me too much
Odenized
You got banned for internet acronyms at BE?
Wow, just wow.
Anywhoo, the times I can watch Blazer games I normally turn down the volume and listen to the game on the radio.
BTW: I am digging Canus Hoopus and the Korean cooking. Next year will be a much better year for the Wolves. Looking forward to seeing success.
They don't allow disguised swearing or using acronyms for curse words
You can do cartoony style swearing (like #$%^@!), but not “WTF” or “F these guys!” or whatever.
CroRupt maybe shoulda been given some slack since he’s from Croatia and he can’t help being a lil’ slow (it’s genetics), but it is a known rule for regulars. If anyone does it they’d just be told by a mod that it is frowned upon, ya gotta keep doing it over and over to get suspended/banned.
Morty
#52
Making Batum look like Kobe.
Don't kick a live dog.
by WillistonCoyote on Feb 27, 2010 8:44 PM CST reply actions
he has a lot of potential
you should keep an eye on him he will have a good future
#25 #2 Forever Blazers
Wolves have been making many a backup plank rider look like bona fide All Stars lately
"Never make predictions, especially about the future." Casey Stengel
It is what we are best at..
..making every forward we play look like a future HOFer.
Don’t feed a dead cat.
'It's just noise coming out of an ugly scientist.' Michael Scott
What Wolves need more than anything is
aggressiveness!!
Don't kick a live dog.
by WillistonCoyote on Feb 27, 2010 8:46 PM CST reply actions
or...
athleticness
'It's just noise coming out of an ugly scientist.' Michael Scott
W. visits the CH forum!
our children is learning
"Never make predictions, especially about the future." Casey Stengel
That's a 4 syllable word...
…the last one of those W used was ‘strategery’.
'It's just noise coming out of an ugly scientist.' Michael Scott
Argh
just choked on my pretzel there.
"Never make predictions, especially about the future." Casey Stengel
uh, yeah. athleticism.
They just don’t have any guys like that except Brewer & he’s not a go-to type.
Don't kick a live dog.
by WillistonCoyote on Feb 27, 2010 8:48 PM CST up reply actions
Duh it's Are...
ARE children is learning
BetterLaettner
by BetterLaettnerThanRider on Feb 27, 2010 8:48 PM CST reply actions
How portland is winning...
winning 11 to 2 fast break pts.
Wolves winning 36 to 22 pts in paint
Portland only 5 turnovers to 17 by wolves
portland 7 of 14 from 3pt range, wolves 2 of 7
by Kevin Love Jefferson on Feb 27, 2010 8:49 PM CST reply actions
oops forgot 2 of 6 FT for wolves, 19 of 25 for Portland
by Kevin Love Jefferson on Feb 27, 2010 8:50 PM CST up reply actions
We obviously
need to start paying the refs better along with getting better players
BetterLaettner
by BetterLaettnerThanRider on Feb 27, 2010 8:51 PM CST up reply actions
R guys have no spring, no speed, no length.
Don't kick a live dog.
by WillistonCoyote on Feb 27, 2010 8:49 PM CST reply actions
I'm suitin' up pretty quick, but I think it's too late...even for me...
Don't kick a live dog.
by WillistonCoyote on Feb 27, 2010 8:51 PM CST reply actions
I like the way Portland mstes
spread the floor, get open, find the open man…opens the defense for cutting in, too.
Excellent.
Don't kick a live dog.
by WillistonCoyote on Feb 27, 2010 8:53 PM CST reply actions
& meet the ball, rather than waiting for it.
Don't kick a live dog.
by WillistonCoyote on Feb 27, 2010 8:54 PM CST reply actions
Portland's fast break points
Result of too many T’Wolves misses from bad shots. Get good shots, make, no fast breaks.
Don't kick a live dog.
by WillistonCoyote on Feb 27, 2010 8:55 PM CST reply actions
Blazers Announcers like Sessions
Don't kick a live dog.
by WillistonCoyote on Feb 27, 2010 8:58 PM CST reply actions
"This quarter sponsored by Waste Management Company"
Sanitation engineers serving your communities across America.
"Never make predictions, especially about the future." Casey Stengel
I'm looking forward to today's Korean Kitchen masterpiece.
Only have to do this 21 more times guys
"I was trying to focus on breathing," Milicic said. "I was just focusing on breathing so I didn’t die."
I can't cook worth a damn
So something easy would be nice.
I think SnP is already in the kitchen preparing.
Either that or out working on the ice dams.
"Never make predictions, especially about the future." Casey Stengel
What about some Spicy Chicken with Sweet and Sour Sauce and eggrolls and won tons :)
BetterLaettner
by BetterLaettnerThanRider on Feb 27, 2010 9:07 PM CST up reply actions
and rice of course
BetterLaettner
by BetterLaettnerThanRider on Feb 27, 2010 9:07 PM CST up reply actions
What a Flopparoo; and they call it.
Don't kick a live dog.
by WillistonCoyote on Feb 27, 2010 9:03 PM CST reply actions
3? For That ?????
Don't kick a live dog.
by WillistonCoyote on Feb 27, 2010 9:05 PM CST reply actions
OMG
Did Al really just fire a point blank pass into Wilkins’ face? Wow. I actually burst out laughing.
'It's just noise coming out of an ugly scientist.' Michael Scott
The Wolves all still in the back court on that drive.
Don't kick a live dog.
by WillistonCoyote on Feb 27, 2010 9:07 PM CST reply actions
They need to work harder on getting back on D
Don't kick a live dog.
by WillistonCoyote on Feb 27, 2010 9:07 PM CST reply actions
To get whipped four times in a season
by 20+ points after we gave them Roy is just downright ungrateful.
"Never make predictions, especially about the future." Casey Stengel
Scenario
Rudy for Flynn
Rudy attracts Rubio, Sessions becomes backup
Yall trade Jefferson for a good C or better PF?
Deal or no deal?
Odenized
You're kidding right?
I feel faint.
'It's just noise coming out of an ugly scientist.' Michael Scott
Are you serious?
Rudy and Bayless for Flynn and Ellington? Yes?
You're gonna have to...
…throw in Roy for the Utah pick.
'It's just noise coming out of an ugly scientist.' Michael Scott
No doubt
We would do that. Not sure Kahn would, but the CH shadow GM would
by Eric in Madison on Feb 27, 2010 9:12 PM CST up reply actions
it will cost your soul
and 500 million dollars in small unmarked bills
Awesomeness (ô'səm-nes)
1. n. Something that inspires awe
2. n. Nicolas Batum
by thomasikehara on Feb 27, 2010 9:22 PM CST up reply actions
You don't practice mistakes
even when you’re down by 50. That’s lazy. You’re down by 50, you still practice getting back on defense.
Don't kick a live dog.
by WillistonCoyote on Feb 27, 2010 9:10 PM CST reply actions
Yes, their attitude bothers me
Thought Rambis would light a fire under them at least. They’re garbage now.
"Never make predictions, especially about the future." Casey Stengel
Why are 3 Blazer starters in?
I don’t care about getting blown out, but why are those guys in? we are behind by more points than we’ve scored in a quarter. It is over.
'It's just noise coming out of an ugly scientist.' Michael Scott
Ah I see
But beyond paranoid is right.
'It's just noise coming out of an ugly scientist.' Michael Scott
What is the clinical term
for beyond paranoid? Extra paranoid?
"Never make predictions, especially about the future." Casey Stengel
Blazers
don’t really have a bench to empty with trades and injuries…
Come on you gotta listen unto me,
lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be. ~Johnny Cash
by HurraKane212 on Feb 27, 2010 11:00 PM CST up reply actions
I'd take Rudy Tomjanovich for Flynn right now
Don't kick a live dog.
by WillistonCoyote on Feb 27, 2010 9:12 PM CST reply actions
I'd take Deng and Thomas For Jefferson right now
by Son of Gerald Green on Feb 27, 2010 9:16 PM CST reply actions
CH Boycott?
If the Wolves don’t shape up, Canis Hoopus should perhaps consider a boycott of watching their games. Threads would instead be about another televised broadcast/rebroadcast of some program commensurately worthless of our viewing pleasure. Operators standing by to take your requests.
"Never make predictions, especially about the future." Casey Stengel
They don't cut off lanes...
Don't kick a live dog.
by WillistonCoyote on Feb 27, 2010 9:17 PM CST reply actions
Sorry bout the announcers they need to quit talking about the blowouts
i hope yall get a star this up coming draft and some nice players during free agency and youll be back in it
Odenized
Flynn could have hit Pech earlier without all that work
of dribbling and driving.
Don't kick a live dog.
by WillistonCoyote on Feb 27, 2010 9:18 PM CST reply actions
Pecherov's actual last name...
..is ‘Letsitfly’. It is almost impossible to call a game a nd refer to Stewie without saying ‘Pecherov Letsitfly.’ Just a fact. Actual sounds kinda Ukranian.
'It's just noise coming out of an ugly scientist.' Michael Scott
Very apt
though some Norwegians might misunderstand that as “Lefse fly”
"Never make predictions, especially about the future." Casey Stengel
Ha
Flynn’s last name is actually ‘throwsitup’, which unfortunately is not only an apt description of his shot choice, but also what happens to my dinner far too often while watching us play.
'It's just noise coming out of an ugly scientist.' Michael Scott
Or former US presidents
on official state dinners in Japan (to continue yesterday’s thread)
"Never make predictions, especially about the future." Casey Stengel
Former Wolf
Mark Jacksitup Madsen….
"Never make predictions, especially about the future." Casey Stengel
I also believe Jefferson is a black hole on offense
kind of like Randolph? do you guys agree or no? Does he play decent D?
Odenized
He's Randolph without the off court problems and a bit more size
Jeff is a solid guy, but he can’t defend or pass well. He gives you a bit more size than Randolph, but otherwise it’s a pretty good comparison. This year is tough since he’s coming back from injury. Most of us around here don’t believe he is a long-term piece of the puzzle. Kahn really wants to go uptempo, with athleticism, speed, passing, and motion. He just doesn’t fit the vision.
by Rascal Flatts on Feb 27, 2010 9:23 PM CST up reply actions
Thanks
deng alone is a better player and always has been then big al
by ballllin on Feb 27, 2010 7:17 PM PST up reply act
Pre-Trade Deadline I thought I was on an island. Although it was nice being on the same side as the brilliant Eric in Madison
by Son of Gerald Green on Feb 27, 2010 9:20 PM CST reply actions
Wait...
there’s another Eric in Madison?
by Eric in Madison on Feb 27, 2010 9:25 PM CST up reply actions
Apparently...
..there’s a funny one :)
'It's just noise coming out of an ugly scientist.' Michael Scott
i dont understand the hate deng gets on here....
his contract isnt terrible, he probably is only overpaid by 2 or 3 mil
Enjoy the rest of the evening, CHers.
As always, the pleasure of your company is the only consolation for such a pathetic performance on the court. Looking forward to Sundubu jjigae.
"Never make predictions, especially about the future." Casey Stengel
Yeah, what do we want for a player from the draft?
That would be an interesting discussion; best player, position player, or what?
What do we draft?
Don't kick a live dog.
by WillistonCoyote on Feb 27, 2010 9:21 PM CST reply actions
Hopefully we get a Below the Rim Power Forward
(kidding)
by Son of Gerald Green on Feb 27, 2010 9:22 PM CST reply actions
although....
How much better would Dejuan Blair look than Ryan Hollins or Nate Jawai?
by Rascal Flatts on Feb 27, 2010 9:25 PM CST up reply actions
He's a monster
Don't kick a live dog.
by WillistonCoyote on Feb 27, 2010 9:27 PM CST up reply actions
More time for Ellington?
Don't kick a live dog.
by WillistonCoyote on Feb 27, 2010 9:25 PM CST reply actions
We didn't lose by 20!
Thanks Wayne.
'It's just noise coming out of an ugly scientist.' Michael Scott
Searching on Twitter for location of Kogi Taco Truck
"Never make predictions, especially about the future." Casey Stengel
...sneaking out under cover of darkness
…with jersey hidden under jacket….
L8R
Don't kick a live dog.
by WillistonCoyote on Feb 27, 2010 9:29 PM CST reply actions
Wolves outscored Blazers in the paint 54 to 32 ... everything else went the other way.
by Kevin Love Jefferson on Feb 27, 2010 9:33 PM CST reply actions
Barely
They shot 45.7%, we shot 45.6%, they hit 40% of their threes, we hit 37.5% of ours, they shot 80% from the free throw line, we shot 76.5%. Difference is, they got 18 more free throws. That’s what killed us.
pre-garbage time this is how things stood...I posted this in the 4th quarter when we were down 30.
How portland is winning…
winning 11 to 2 fast break pts.
Wolves winning 36 to 22 pts in paint
Portland only 5 turnovers to 17 by wolves
portland 7 of 14 from 3pt range, wolves 2 of 7
by Kevin Love Jefferson on Feb 27, 2010 6:49 PM PST reply actions
oops forgot 2 of 6 FT for wolves, 19 of 25 for Portland
by Kevin Love Jefferson on Feb 28, 2010 11:23 AM CST up reply actions
Dear Canis Hoopus community:
Very sincere thanks for a great year of in-game conversations and between-game banter. I simply have to be done watching this horseshit for the season and must content myself with glancing at the occasional box score. Even though following this team is my one real escape from work, it’s just too much. It’s just too frustrating. Best of luck fighting the good fight, and I hope to reappear as the draft nears. Maybe a post or two in the meantime, but probably not much. This really is a great blog and a great online community and has been a fun thing to get involved in this year.
Dear TheH
It’s a shame to see you go; I hope you’ll reconsider.
We only have to do this 21 more times. Then there is the lottery draw and the draft itself is only 116 days away.
It’s a hard road, but I consider being a fan of the Minnesota Timberwolves a character building experience.
The heartbreakingly poor construction of this squad, the interminable trading to get future salaries off the books, buying out Antonio Daniels so he could get more burn somewhere else (how’s that going, btw) with the centrepiece of this season of disaster and futility the knowledge that Mark Blount is sitting in his abode in Florida, presumably corpulent, collecting the equivalent of 40 years average earnings to do absolutely and utterly stuff all.
Every now and then a victory occurs, perhaps even a streak. Like a Ryan Gomes sponsored defibrillator applied to a dying man, the fanbase is briefly electrified before reality sets in and our optimism again flatlines.
Can I convince you to stay? Can I convince me to stay? All we have to offer is friendship and the knowledge that Canis Hoopus proves one of life’s truisms – misery indeed enjoys company.
"I was trying to focus on breathing," Milicic said. "I was just focusing on breathing so I didn’t die."
by Auswolf on Feb 27, 2010 10:02 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I simply come here for the great company
If the Wolves lose by less than 20, it’s the gravy train.
"Never make predictions, especially about the future." Casey Stengel
I thought gravy was spelled with two v’s like this gravvy
BetterLaettner
by BetterLaettnerThanRider on Feb 28, 2010 12:02 AM CST up reply actions
Just turned on some basketball for the first time tonight
Oracle Arena in Oakland is at least half empty. That’s sad. One of the absolutely great NBA markets. Wish brah would sell the team. To me. Or buy me some groceries at least.
Sorry about our announcers tonight, guys
They were being much too mocking and taking too much glee in the relatively easy win. All I can say to defend ‘em is we ain’t had too many easy wins because of the injuries and whatnots but that’s an awful excuse. They were acting like douches, and I remarked in the Blazers Edge GDT that Minny fans gotta be hating them.
You guys saw an exaggerated version of why we love Batum… he’s an awesome passer, can handle the ball, our best perimeter defender, great rebounder, very smart player who studies the gametapes and scouting reports… we love him. I would be fine trading anyone on the team aside from Oden, Roy, and Batum, even though his raw stats might not show his ability yet.
I really, really hope you guys trade Big Al for a nice piece that makes more sense. If the triangle is still the long term goal, it seems like Kevin Love’s all-round offensive game makes a lot more sense.
Al Jefferson doesn’t seem selfish, but the lack of passing ability in a big that the offense runs through, or any sort of interior defense seems like poison. It is understandable his numbers are down because he’s coming back from an injury, but his playing style doesn’t seem like a good fit for a team who wants to win.
Again… very sorry about Mike Rice and Mike Barrett. The mocking of your team and lack of seriousness with how they approached the broadcast shows they’ve forgotten where we come from. We were much worse off not that long ago and the laughingstock of the league. We didn’t like dumb announcers talkin’ crap then and we shouldn’t do it now.
Good luck guys, get working on that Big Al trade, pray to the lottery Gods for a high draft pick.
Mortimer
#52
by Mortimer on Feb 27, 2010 10:49 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
The Blazers announcers are a bit too realistic to be acting, M.
I kiss my TV every time the Blazers have a national TV game because it will spare me the insufferable idiocy of the home announcers.
Yes! Yes! In the face!
Nice court
I’m a Blazers fan as well. I really like the look of your court, with the light/dark wood contrast at the 3 point line.
And sorry about our announcers.
this would already be taken care of if Tom Penn was our GM
get working on that Big Al trade
But otherwise, thanks to the Blazers fans for their inherent coolness in coming over to CH to give us some well-meaning comments
by Son of Gerald Green on Feb 27, 2010 11:15 PM CST reply actions
Thanks Blazer fans
Pretty cool of you to come over apologizing for the announcers.
I watch about 50% of the Wolves games on NBA LP, and it is almost always the other team’s feed. It is really eye-opening when you listen from the perspective of the other team.
- Some announcers are quite good and informative about both teams. These are the most fun as you get the “outsiders’ scouting report” on your team.
- Some announcers seem to believe they are still working in the 1980s, when their voices would only be heard by home town fans. No one will hear the mocking and ridiculing of the other team right? I was amazed how poorly the Bulls announcers were earlier this year, mocking even our mascot.
- Some announcers seem to take their jobs lightly given how little they know about the other team. Mispronouncing names, giving incorrect “strengths/weaknesses”, etc.
- Some announcers are completely biased and whine in a partisan way the entire time (Celtics / Tommy).
- Some announcers are complete syncophants of the home team, lavishing praise on every player, play, and gesture. The OKC guys were that way during a game I watched a few days ago. “Look at the glorious bead of sweat dripping down the broad shoulders of Green! It might be truely the most noble drip ever excreted.”
"It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future." -- Yogi Berra
by Wile E Coyote on Feb 27, 2010 11:17 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
All I can say is it's a good thing you're not listening to our radio feed,
cuz that guy would blow your mind as far as your idea of what a homer is.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
Since u have two picks (if u get the #2 in the lottery)
take Evan Turner with one pick and take Xavier Henry with the other. You have two pg, multiple bigs but no good wings outside of Corey Brewer. If you take both players you should get at least one star wing out of it. If not Xavier Henry, take Greg Monroe as he has the potential to be a great defensive center, although really raw.
"B-Roy is the best shooting guard I have played against"
-Ron Artest
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