HELL of a game from Webster

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by bigbailes, Dec 17, 2009.

  1. bigbailes

    bigbailes Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 15, 2008
    Messages:
    2,319
    Likes Received:
    1,273
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Laredo, TX
    I know bayless is going to get most of the love tonight but to me it was webster doing all the little things that he hasn't done for most of the season. he started the game by going to the hoop and getting some nice lay-ups and ended it with big rebounds and a huge tip in of a missed free throw. hopefully this is a sign of things to come from martell!
     
  2. OSUBlazerfan

    OSUBlazerfan Writing Team

    Joined:
    Jul 13, 2009
    Messages:
    6,906
    Likes Received:
    1,664
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Ugh, so talented, just not consistent....
     
  3. Buzz Killington

    Buzz Killington Great Sea Urchin Cerviche

    Joined:
    Oct 26, 2009
    Messages:
    2,914
    Likes Received:
    19
    Trophy Points:
    38
    Location:
    Los Angeles, California
  4. PtldPlatypus

    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

    Joined:
    Nov 10, 2008
    Messages:
    31,952
    Likes Received:
    40,230
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Agreed. I was going to hop in here to post the same thing. Roy and Bayless were fantastic, but we still don't win this game without Webster in the 4th. The 3, the tip, the rebound, and don't forget the swat on Amare. He was everywhere.
     
  5. craigehlo

    craigehlo Elite Wing

    Joined:
    Oct 15, 2008
    Messages:
    6,199
    Likes Received:
    2,327
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Pretty much my sentiments. He plays 2 bad games for every good game like this.

    We still don't have the SF we need on this roster yet.
     
  6. LameR

    LameR Ha Seung-Jin Approved!

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2005
    Messages:
    2,175
    Likes Received:
    137
    Trophy Points:
    63
    Occupation:
    Soccer Coach
    Location:
    Cincinnati
    Loved his energy. Hate his inconsistency, but he was a big help tonight.
     
  7. Darkwebs

    Darkwebs Awakened to emptiness Staff Member Moderator

    Joined:
    Oct 15, 2008
    Messages:
    26,917
    Likes Received:
    22,490
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    SE Rip City
    Webster may be a streaky shooter and inconsistent in all areas of his game, but I love his constant effort and enthusiasm.
     
  8. ABM

    ABM Happily Married In Music City, USA!

    Joined:
    Sep 12, 2008
    Messages:
    31,865
    Likes Received:
    5,783
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Commercial Real Estate
    Location:
    Nashville, TN
    That block on Amare was a HUGE play at that particular juncture of the game. Huge.
     
  9. craigehlo

    craigehlo Elite Wing

    Joined:
    Oct 15, 2008
    Messages:
    6,199
    Likes Received:
    2,327
    Trophy Points:
    113
    That was great. Amare was gassed though. Dude played 45 minutes!
     
  10. Luther

    Luther Member

    Joined:
    Jul 20, 2009
    Messages:
    696
    Likes Received:
    9
    Trophy Points:
    18
    I'm really hoping that the early season inconsistency is due to the fact that he played a total of 5 minutes during the regular season last year but I doubt it. I've said this several times, as long as he plays solid D (which he has been doing) and rebounds...He is a great role player for this team. When his shot is falling, he needs to be playing 30+ mpg. When he gathers himself and squares up that shot is lethal...I still think he has the ability to pull it all together and be a great role player.
     
  11. Buzz Killington

    Buzz Killington Great Sea Urchin Cerviche

    Joined:
    Oct 26, 2009
    Messages:
    2,914
    Likes Received:
    19
    Trophy Points:
    38
    Location:
    Los Angeles, California
    I liked that he started attacking the rim!
     
  12. KingSpeed

    KingSpeed Veteran

    Joined:
    Sep 27, 2008
    Messages:
    60,908
    Likes Received:
    21,060
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    actor
    Location:
    New York
    Amen. This was a breakout game for Martell in terms of what he is capable of doing with his athleticism. We need him for much more than outside shooting.
     
  13. Chuck Taylor

    Chuck Taylor BATUUUM SHAKKA LAKKA!

    Joined:
    Nov 18, 2008
    Messages:
    1,183
    Likes Received:
    21
    Trophy Points:
    38
    Location:
    Portland
    I want Webster to play like he did tonight so badly....if only it happened more often.
     
  14. mikeg

    mikeg Member

    Joined:
    Oct 30, 2008
    Messages:
    80
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    8
    Location:
    PDX
    I think we will start seeing this more often from Martell. The injuries have actually clarified roles for now, and he's someone who can really only thrive in a setting where his role is comfortable and steady. And I always forget what a great athlete he is...
     
  15. oldmangrouch

    oldmangrouch persona non grata

    Joined:
    Sep 22, 2008
    Messages:
    12,402
    Likes Received:
    6,323
    Trophy Points:
    113
    I guess the cynical view is that more of us are surprised by Webster being good, than by Bayless looking like a stud.
     
  16. hasoos

    hasoos Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 15, 2008
    Messages:
    9,418
    Likes Received:
    97
    Trophy Points:
    48
    Ha ha ha ha I am telling you this all started when I posted that I thought he was not NBA level talent. He is just doing this to prove me wrong!:tsktsk:
     
  17. Luther

    Luther Member

    Joined:
    Jul 20, 2009
    Messages:
    696
    Likes Received:
    9
    Trophy Points:
    18
    Or that's just a dumb statement.....:dunno:
     
  18. fumanchu

    fumanchu Active Member

    Joined:
    Nov 24, 2008
    Messages:
    372
    Likes Received:
    205
    Trophy Points:
    43
    Now if Webs can play like that on the road.....
     
  19. WillG

    WillG Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 25, 2008
    Messages:
    1,224
    Likes Received:
    813
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Not a bad game. But really outbalanced by all the terrible ones he's had.
    When this becomes the norm, and he improves his shot, then, he will be playing well.
    Until then he's playing fairly well for a guy drafted late first, early second round.
    For a 6th pick?, not so much.
     
  20. mgb

    mgb Over-Nite Sensation

    Joined:
    Oct 16, 2008
    Messages:
    5,132
    Likes Received:
    92
    Trophy Points:
    48
    Location:
    Gresham, OR
    Ya, that was the turning point for him in this game. He kept missing outside, but once he went inside he got on track.
     

Share This Page