Blazers @ Grizzlies 3/1/10 GAME THREAD

Yeah, for sure, that was huge. However, it was slightly discounted due to him creating the situation with his own turnover. Just slightly, though.

 

An odd bit of trivia.

Last season, the Blazers were a stellar 34-7 at home (83%), and a mediocre 20-21 on the road (49%).

This season, they have improved their road record to 55%, but have slumped to 59% at home.

If their problems stem from injuries and being short-handed, that seems counter-intuitive. Shouldn't they be *worse* on the road?

 

Both increased the teams offensive efficiency.


It's why I keep saying that is a useless stat

 

Maybe they play harder on the road because they have to - but relax at home - a sign of a mostly young team?

 

I see a couple of things. They lost a lot of home games with Roy out/gimped and they also got a little bit older which usually means less playing off of emotion; basically a more businesslike attitude makes winning off of crowd energy a little less important and their overall talent level has been down, especially in the front court which means fewer stops.

Another way of looking at it, is they raised their performance floor with some steady vets, but they lowered their ceiling with the loss of so many guys for so many games.

 

That's a rather good way of putting it.

 

when you think about this season.... its insane the blazers have 36 wins on MArch 1st.

 

Fixed.

 

3) The Bayless rebound and putback and foul after the desperation Rudy 40-footer.

 

Didn't he steal the ball before turning the ball over before making the block?

 

See, that's not efficient.

To take the next step he needs to block without all the extra-curricular activity.

 

Man, there sure is a lot of anger, hate, negativity in this thread.

It appears a player or coach gets crucified for one mistake, but doesn't receive equal praise for a single good play. Why? Is it more fun to be negative?

It's Nate fault we went 4-1 on this road trip, that bum!

 

You might be on to something.

Stat-Bo II

 

I know! I predicted we'd go 5-0. One more made free throw and we would have. Fire the bum!

Seriously, great road trip!

Batuuum-Shaka-laka!

 

Did you take a dump after watching Nate screw this up tonight? I really don't think you're a fan of the Blazers. You seem to be the most negative poster on this board.

 

That was a good victory, sure it was ugly at times, but we got the "W". This is a team that is still feeling growing pains; Roy and Miller are still learning how to play with each other; Camby is still being integrated on offense and defense, and (hopefully) the team is attempting to integrate Batum into the offense more. These things take time. But if they can keep improving while winning enough games to get into the playoffs, I would be happy.

 

Loved the game. Batum's obviously a stud. But, why Dante with only 3 minutes? Those 3 minutes on the floor were about as efficient a 3 minutes as you can have.