ROUND 1, GAME 5: BLAZERS @ ROCKETS - 4/30/14, WEDNESDAY, 6:30 PM (PST), TNT & KGW

Re: ROUND 1, GAME 5: BLAZERS @ ROCKETS - 4/30/14, WEDNESDAY, 6:30 PM (PST), TNT & KG

Funny thing is, if the D-Leaguer comes back down to earth, Mo looks like a genius. The odds are better than the guy comes back to earth than to continue at this pace, so Mo is setting himself up to look like the man.

 

Re: ROUND 1, GAME 5: BLAZERS @ ROCKETS - 4/30/14, WEDNESDAY, 6:30 PM (PST), TNT & KG

Remember that Murray guy from Seattle? Talk of the nba, then became a nobody in 2 seasons

 

Re: ROUND 1, GAME 5: BLAZERS @ ROCKETS - 4/30/14, WEDNESDAY, 6:30 PM (PST), TNT & KG

That was funny as all hell. And, as others have mentioned, it's not like what's-his-name can possibly shoot any better. So, might as well fuck with his head and put a little pressure on him. Put the rookie in the spotlight and see how he handles it. He came out of nowhere with zero expectations to be the hero in Game 3. Now, all of a sudden, he's getting interviewed multiple times, his coach teammates and the fans are counting on him, the Blazers' coaching staff has no doubt been watching film and looking for ways to take away his open looks, etc. It will be interesting to see how he responds tonight, with the pressure of facing elimination, in front of the hometown crowd.

BNM

 

Re: ROUND 1, GAME 5: BLAZERS @ ROCKETS - 4/30/14, WEDNESDAY, 6:30 PM (PST), TNT & KG

I like this:

Yeah Dwight. Demand the ball. Slow the pace. Make everyone stand around and watch your dominance. Please.

 

Re: ROUND 1, GAME 5: BLAZERS @ ROCKETS - 4/30/14, WEDNESDAY, 6:30 PM (PST), TNT & KG

Last time he did that, our team won handedly in Houston.

 

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If the Blazers lose tonight, how much you want to bet the Rockets play it off like they don't know who Mo Williams is, whether he scores two points or 20?

 

Re: ROUND 1, GAME 5: BLAZERS @ ROCKETS - 4/30/14, WEDNESDAY, 6:30 PM (PST), TNT & KG

I actually wouldn't be surprised if a fight breaks out.

 

Re: ROUND 1, GAME 5: BLAZERS @ ROCKETS - 4/30/14, WEDNESDAY, 6:30 PM (PST), TNT & KG

He also said Howard is the best player on the floor, so his point is automatically null and void.

 

Re: ROUND 1, GAME 5: BLAZERS @ ROCKETS - 4/30/14, WEDNESDAY, 6:30 PM (PST), TNT & KG

Why not? It's made Daniels wonder what's going on, and making him asked about it more than once by the media. Make the D-Leaguer have the spotlight on him. The overreaction to this nothingburger on this board has been embarrassing, in a Soccer Mom way.

 

Re: ROUND 1, GAME 5: BLAZERS @ ROCKETS - 4/30/14, WEDNESDAY, 6:30 PM (PST), TNT & KG

Beverley has tried the same sort of shit with Lillard. Lucky for the Blazers, Lillard is mentally strong, and doesn't let chippy things impact his play.

 

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I went back and looked at all of his 3pta from sunday, and half of them were blown coverage, defender sagging off.

 

Re: ROUND 1, GAME 5: BLAZERS @ ROCKETS - 4/30/14, WEDNESDAY, 6:30 PM (PST), TNT & KG

Been super busy today and not on my computer..... Didn't know if anybody had shared this yet. Guys will wear these tonight.

 

Re: ROUND 1, GAME 5: BLAZERS @ ROCKETS - 4/30/14, WEDNESDAY, 6:30 PM (PST), TNT & KG

I just want the game to start. Tired of waiting. Channeling my inner Bill Walton and going for a bike ride.

Gramps...

 

Re: ROUND 1, GAME 5: BLAZERS @ ROCKETS - 4/30/14, WEDNESDAY, 6:30 PM (PST), TNT & KG

We got this for Dr.Jack ... This is a sign.. Definetly sure ..

 

Re: ROUND 1, GAME 5: BLAZERS @ ROCKETS - 4/30/14, WEDNESDAY, 6:30 PM (PST), TNT & KG

Beverley is playing. I hope Lillard goes right at him early to see how healthy he really is.

 

Re: ROUND 1, GAME 5: BLAZERS @ ROCKETS - 4/30/14, WEDNESDAY, 6:30 PM (PST), TNT & KG

Did he get hurt again?

 

Re: ROUND 1, GAME 5: BLAZERS @ ROCKETS - 4/30/14, WEDNESDAY, 6:30 PM (PST), TNT & KG

Apparently sick with a fever.

 

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I hope he breaks his dick, trying to guard Lillard

 

Re: ROUND 1, GAME 5: BLAZERS @ ROCKETS - 4/30/14, WEDNESDAY, 6:30 PM (PST), TNT & KG

I have a great feeling about tonight. We are gonna see a 70+ combined point effort again from LA and Lillard and most importantly a big fat dubya and the first playoff advancement since I was like 5 years old.

 

Re: ROUND 1, GAME 5: BLAZERS @ ROCKETS - 4/30/14, WEDNESDAY, 6:30 PM (PST), TNT & KG

Hakeem was a great player, but doesn't make a lot of sense as a motivation coach. He is saying the Rockets shouldwin easy because they have no pressure on them:

This is the Rockets’ chance not just to win a game, but to dominate, to take control of every play, every possession at both ends of the court and take over the series,” Olajuwon said. “If you think about it, this should be the most free, the most easy game the Rockets have played in the playoffs. Play that way and everything changes.”

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“Like I told him,” said Olajuwon, “3-1 is just going out and having fun.”

And then he says that if the Rockets win:

“Portland is feeling good about themselves right now,” Olajuwon said. “They have won three times and they have a chance to close it all out in Game 5. But they better, because if you think about it, this next game is their best chance. If they lose this game, if you punish them, dominate them, you plant that doubt.”


So even though this is the best chance for the Blazers, the Rockets are going to win easy because the should play with no pressure. And when they win, they then plant doubt in Ptd''s mind.

Way I see it, if anyone is going to play loose ans easy it will be the Blazers and if anyone is feeling doubt it is the Rockets. But really these teams are so evenly matched, throw out everything Hakeem is saying, because it makes no sense, and get ready for another intense basketball game where both teams will have a chance to win and lose the game.