I was at that game as well, sitting next to a group of visiting Chinese students. A few of them wanted to know what that foul was all about, and for the life of me, I didn't know what to tell them. "Illegal forehead slap"? "Doh, I can't remember why I blew my whistle, but I've got to make it reeeeeeeally dramatic to SELL the foul"? However, I did take that opportunity to teach them that very phrase: "Ball don't lie". I see it has already been said, but damn, Joel was money. We are so lucky to have him as a "backup" while Greg gets his NBA legs under him!
I meant his game could improve.... better handles... better defense... better shooting.... etc. You're right, this isn't rocket science... but the game happens at an extremely quick pace, and some people can't keep up. Either way, I'm tired of talking about Travis. Every time I say he isn't the sharpest tack, people get butt hurt.
Great win. Any time you shoot a high percentage, and dominate the paint you will give yourself an excellent chance to win. That, is what wins in the playoffs, and that is what we are building toward by end of season. I would also like to say when it comes to "Put on your hard hat and go to work" players that Joel Pryzbilla is one of my favorites of all time. I believe Joel is having the best year of his career, not excluding his contract year which he played pretty well in.
Yeah, great win to put some more separation between us and them. Good to get it behind us. Now Mixxer can declare the next game vs. the Hornets THE make or break game of the year. Then it'll be the Dallas game on Wednesday. Then it'll be Friday's match @ OKC that's MUST WIN. NYK will be a must-must win and then OKC again will truly and once and for all determine our playoff fate . . . until the next game. It just never stops.
Not as tired as I am of reading all the hate Travis posts throughout winning game threads. Can't anyone enjoy a game without hating on our own players? Travis is a bench player with a good contract and as much as some of you want to trade him, I doubt that will happen. It would be nice if Travis could be accepted for what he brings to the floor. He's a good shooter that brings the rest of his game when it's needed most. That's why he comes up with big plays in the 4th and frustrates us at other points of the game. He is who he is and it takes all kinds to make a team. I hope he remains a Blazer for a long time. You can tell he's one of the most liked Blazers. Just not by you and yours.
He always seems to have good years when healthy. I hope he can stay on the floor through the playoffs.
It's pretty weird because when Oden's in, I find myself counting his every point and rebound - just so he can notch another double-double. With Vanilla in, you turn around and the guy's got 14 rebounds before you know it and ends up with 14pts and 17rebs on the night. Thank the lawd he's on our team to take a lot of the pressure of Oden this year!
great! I for one am tired of hearing about it but that goes for any poster who insists on posting the same crap day after day regardless of actual play. Travis isn't the greatest player ever and has flaws like most every player in the history of the league. He also has abilities and overall has played decent ball this season in the eyes of both some posters and also the management of the club. I don't know how you couldn't recognize his game has steadily improved since he came into the league... better handles... better defense... he's even added a jump shot from scratch and now shoots one of the highest 3 point % on the club. Yet game after game seemingly regardless of results, a few posters enjoy a bitchfest about this years chosen punching bag... even in blowouts over division rivals in a game where he plays well. Dude has been playing pretty effective ball for a good stretch now. Here's a quick look at his stats the last 10 games. Hell 41% from deep for the season doesn't exactly suck. He is more then "keeping up," in fact he is regularly helping the club win games. Fans complaining in this situation aren't causing other fans to "get butt hurt" but they are being an unnecessary pain in the ass. Could the team make a move and upgrade? Sure... across the board. No one on the club is the best in the league at their position, not even Roy. STOMP
Great point. Totally agree. Side note: Oden's fouls last night were largely ref generated. It's like the refs are EXPECTING Oden to foul now, even if he isn't fouling at all. It's very frustrating, and not at all Oden's fault.
You're exaggerating. I hardly talk about Travis day after day. You're making me sound like Maris for pete's sake. I can count on one hand the number of times that I've gotten into it with people about Travis' intelligence. Sure, I'm not his biggest fan, but I don't rail on the kid on a daily basis.
Whatever... you haven't liked me since we got into it months ago. People in this community hold grudges like none other.
???? I've never "railed" on any Blazer player that I can recall, and certainly not TO. He's one of my favorite players. My gripe is usually the misuse of a player's talents, or with posters with a limited view of the game. I want every Blazer to succeed. Bake it!
