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DHawes22
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Posted 02/24/2011 9:50 AM

Who will step up and help LA out on the offensive end?
Wesley Matthews (10)
25%
Brandon Roy (13)
32%
Nicolas Batum (4)
10%
Dante Cunningham (2)
5%
Andre Miller (7)
18%
Rudy Fernandez (4)
10%

The new-look Nuggets stroll into town for the first time without Carmelo Anthony and it will also be the first time the Nuggets will have their new additions from the Knicks. While Denver looked like world-beaters the day after the Melo deal in which they dominated the Grizzlies from start to finish, it could have been just a one-game ordeal where they wanted to prove their worth. I think it will be a little more difficult integrating so many new, key pieces on their team. The dynamic between point guards Raymond Felton and Ty Lawson is key. Which one starts? Does the other sulk and pout? All are things to look out for.

As for the Blazers, they must rebound after an emotional loss last night against their bitter rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers. Not only do the Blazers have 3 more games on this homestand, but they are in a fight for playoff positioning. 3 teams have 25 losses, all vying for the 5th seed. For Portland to win, they need to find Aldridge and continue to find him. Too often we forget about LA down the stretch and it finally caught up to us last night. Find LA, make your free throws, and limit turnovers and Portland should walk away victorious.

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Who will step up and help LA out on the offensive end?
Wesley Matthews (10)
25%
Brandon Roy (13)
32%
Nicolas Batum (4)
10%
Dante Cunningham (2)
5%
Andre Miller (7)
18%
Rudy Fernandez (4)
10%

Tiki Kienle
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Posted 02/24/2011 9:54 AM
1st - I have Portland to win 95-89

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Herr
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Posted 02/24/2011 10:02 AM
I vote Brandon Roy. Anyone else notice the downfall happened last night when Roy got benched?

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LAS11291
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Posted 02/24/2011 11:27 AM
The energy Roy brings to the floor is irreplaceable.
I usually don't make excuses for the Blazers losses, but last night was ultimately decided by the ref's.
There we're numerous occasions in which the refs should have made calls that ultimately would have won led the Blazers to win the game.

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Herr
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Posted 02/24/2011 2:26 PM
So, will Gerald Wallace be playing? He might be a new key addition. Obviously Joel and Dante are out.

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EthanMoney
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Posted 02/24/2011 3:42 PM
I vote Wesley. I didn't see Roy getting benched being the downfall of the offense. I saw a lack of ball movement while Roy was in though.

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omegaglen
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Posted 02/24/2011 9:08 PM
If Gerald Wallace plays then I say him if not then i say Batum because Wesley usually gets his 15-20 Pts especially when he is on a roll like he is

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vietorious
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Posted 02/24/2011 10:01 PM
Voted for DC, was meant to vote Miller.

The Nuggets played well against Denver tonight. Playing excellent D in the 4Q.
Over took Portland in the rankings.

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kenny c.
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Posted 02/25/2011 12:59 AM
I hope Roy can score and get back some confidence. I loved his fist pump in the laker game after he hit the three and I want to see More.
Man, I want him to come back so bad and be effective. Hopefully tonight he can play a little more tonight and score 10-15 points.

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DHawes22
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Posted 02/25/2011 6:35 PM
Rudy getting the start tonight, Batum at the power forward - this could get interesting! I'm predicting a big night from Luke Babitt, 10+ points, 5+ rebounds, and at least 2 trifectas

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Blazers4Life247
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Posted 02/25/2011 8:08 PM
what a blockkkkkkkkkkkkk woooooooooooooooooo

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Blazers4Life247
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Posted 02/25/2011 8:11 PM
we need to stick batum on gallanari on d. rudy is gettin torched lol

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vietorious
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Posted 02/25/2011 8:28 PM
Out rebounding the Nuggets mid way through the second Q.
LA and Miller being the vacuums on the board.

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Blazers4Life247
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Posted 02/25/2011 8:51 PM
batum is looking good out there too... just gotta contain jr smith and galanari... and we'll be good. can't let felton get that little mid range jumper either...

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Tiki Kienle
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Posted 02/25/2011 8:59 PM

Posted By Tiki Kienle on 02/24/2011 9:54 AM
1st - I have Portland to win 95-89

Just reminding everybody my prediction.

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Blazers4Life247
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Posted 02/25/2011 9:13 PM
we need camby back soon... SOON!

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vietorious
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Posted 02/25/2011 9:15 PM
Babbitt with 4 fouls just got replaced by Roy!

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Blazers4Life247
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Posted 02/25/2011 9:42 PM
yes i can't wait till we insert wallace in the lineup and camby returns... these small line ups are great for running but hurt us on d

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vietorious
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Posted 02/25/2011 9:50 PM
All starters playing long minutes. 30+ minutes with 6 minutes left.

Not like the Pistons today who played 6 players. Will Bynum getting no rest playing 48minutes.
Big things to happen at the Palace soon. Coach Kuester to get sacked.

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Blazers4Life247
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Posted 02/25/2011 10:02 PM
what a acting job by gallanari lol wow

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vietorious
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Posted 02/25/2011 10:09 PM
Over Time

A artillery of 3 pointers have tied the scores. Ty Lawson had a chance to win it with .07seconds left.

Miller with 18 points 9 boards and 9 assists.
Aldridge with 20 points 14 boards and 3 blocks.

Here we go again in OT.

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glynn2k10
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Posted 02/25/2011 10:12 PM
cmon guys!!! ROY HAVING A AWESOME NIGHT

glynn2k10
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Posted 02/25/2011 10:13 PM
CMON GUYS!!!! play defense. We making plays on offense, we need stops.

glynn2k10
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Posted 02/25/2011 10:14 PM
DEFENSE!

glynn2k10
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Posted 02/25/2011 10:14 PM
Andre miller is KILLING us down the stretch with crazy shots

glynn2k10
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Posted 02/25/2011 10:14 PM
Andre miller is KILLING us down the stretch with crazy shots

glynn2k10
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Posted 02/25/2011 10:16 PM
This is too perfect for us to win. We have to win this game! Roy hitting big shots down the stretch. OMG WE GOTTA WIN THIS ONE

glynn2k10
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Posted 02/25/2011 10:20 PM
DEFENSE, ALL WE GOTTA DO IS PLAY DEFENSE FORCE A MISS AND LET ROY HIT OUR FREE THROWS

PERFECT WIN FOR ROY's 2nd GAME BACK!

glynn2k10
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Posted 02/25/2011 10:22 PM
9 seconds

only 9 seconds of defense for a portland victory let's go

glynn2k10
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Posted 02/25/2011 10:24 PM
1.7 seconds

if we lose, i will be SOOOOOOOOOOOOO pissed

glynn2k10
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Posted 02/25/2011 10:25 PM
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Blazers4Life247
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Posted 02/25/2011 10:26 PM
yessss ahahaha that was close

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vietorious
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Posted 02/25/2011 10:29 PM
Portland win.
Great game by Miller with 18pts/9boards/9assists and LA with 24points/14boards with 2 clutch FT.
Roy and Ferandez hit vital 3's down the stretch.

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glynn2k10
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Posted 02/25/2011 10:31 PM
That was a perfect win for roy's confidence.

I pray he stay healthy the rest of the year, and maybe can at least play a sixth man role for the rest of the season. And hey, who knows...if he's feeling good come playoff time maybe he can start and play some minutes.

I just love this win so much for the blazers, it's seriously better then the laker win because roy scored 18 points and made clutch plays.

Bertram
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Posted 02/25/2011 10:55 PM
I been holding this nickname out for Roy. The Natural just doesn't roll off the tongue very well....how about "Daggers"?

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Blazers4Life247
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Posted 02/25/2011 10:55 PM
roy was clutch just when we needed him... !

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Herr
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Posted 02/25/2011 11:28 PM
I'm digging out my Roy jersey and wearing it with pride!

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Napoleon7
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Posted 02/25/2011 11:45 PM
WOW! Exciting Game!

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blazersforlife234
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Posted 02/25/2011 11:47 PM
What a great game, probably the best game I've seen so far this season. I feel like this could be the turning point we need going into the playoffs

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RedRudy5
Posts: 135

Posted 02/25/2011 11:57 PM
Wow! what a game! Great job by all to gut it out! So glad to see BRoy back and nice to see him hit that big shot! Missed that smile of his! Way to go Blazers! Rocking Garden as well!!

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Posted 02/26/2011 1:08 AM
So at work right before I got off I checked the game and with somewhere under 30 sec to go and we were down by 6. I got angry and just left. Then I had to force myself to make sure that they lost when I got home and I look and Portland was the highlighted team!!! I was really surprised! And seeing the highlights makes me want to stick Brandon Roy's armpit in everyone's face who wanted to trade him!! Maybe he wont be 100% ever again, but even at 90% or 80% he will always be cold blooded and have that killer instinct! That is what is so rare about him. He hits big shots on a consistent basis. There are only a small handful of players who can do that in this league, and we have one of them. It's not worth the gamble to give up on him so soon!!!

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blazersforlife234
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Posted 02/26/2011 1:33 AM
Hey tomL if ur still up turn on espn they're showing overtime right now, a replay!

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Herr
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Posted 02/26/2011 2:55 AM
TomL, if Roy plays like he did tonight consistently (which he will), all the haters need to get more than an Armpit in their face. We've seen a LOT of vintage Brandon Roy in the 2 games he's played.

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freddead
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Posted 02/26/2011 3:01 AM
anyone as else wanna see babbit get some of dantes minutes

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Herr
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Posted 02/26/2011 4:27 AM
Just thought I'd add - Brandon Roy's tying 3 pointer did NOT make it on the NBA top 10 list. A weak posterizer made number 1. SMH. NBA loves Portland eh?

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rvrpdx
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Posted 02/26/2011 10:32 AM

This was a terrific game in many ways. LaMarcus quietly putting together another fabulous game, Rudy bringing high energy and good ball movement. Of course it was a gift to the fans to see Roy back with credible minutes, and dropping those key three pointers and bringing vintage back.

However, you have to give it up for Andre Miller! Just short of a triple double, and more importantly, showing how much a student of the game he is, veteran skills. His shot selections down in the paint, he used his size and body well.

I thought it was awesome to see.

The shame is ESPN - front page stating how it was a hard loss for Denver. What about us!!!! How about a spectacular win for Portland!! Give the small-market, injury-prone, gutsy team some credit here.

DHawes22
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Posted 02/26/2011 11:02 AM
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Bertram
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Posted 02/26/2011 11:34 AM
Roy went coast to coast in 5 seconds weaving through traffic and hitting a lay-up before the halftime buzzer. Need I say more about how he's going to play?

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