9 blocks so far. If we can keep up this kind of control in the paint and improve perimeter defense just a bit...
Looks to me like with a 20 point lead, the Blazers have the luxury of giving Oden a lot of rest and giving Joel more minutes than he's likely to get most games.
Yikes. I didn't realize Roy was struggling so bad from the floor tonight. I guess that smashes the "I play better with Blake" theory.
Why does Oden need rest? It's the first game of the season. He's what.. 22? Second season of his career. And he needs rest? Play him. That's the only way he'll get better.
Because you have a big lead and a vet off the bench who's contributed to the team over the years who deserves some burn.
Guys- this is fun. We're together again, watching our Blazers play and chatting about it. I love it. Good times.