Opening night! 10/31/2012 Lakers @ Blazers - Game Thread!

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  1. craigehlo

    craigehlo Elite Wing

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    So much scoring balance. Love the versatility of this squad so far.
     
    craigehlo, Oct 31, 2012
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    Matthews had 22/2/2 (on just 11 shots) with 4 steals - big 4!
     
    Wizard Mentor, Oct 31, 2012
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  3. Nikolokolus

    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    Really tough roadie coming up, but for tonight, you couldn't ask for more.
     
    Nikolokolus, Oct 31, 2012
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    BlazerCaravan Hug a Bigot... to Death

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    What's crazy is I totally forgot how well Matthews did! Such a great team effort. 13/10 from Hickson. Our Starting 5 did great:103 points.

    ...wouldn't mind a bench though.
     
    BlazerCaravan, Oct 31, 2012
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  5. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Hickson is playing a great game right now though. He's rebounding, cleaning it up inside, and playing tough defense. Can't ask for more from the guy.
     
    Natebishop3, Oct 31, 2012
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    SlyPokerDog, Oct 31, 2012
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    BlazerCaravan Hug a Bigot... to Death

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    :wub: :ghoti: :cheers:
     
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  8. RoyToy

    RoyToy Clown Town

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    Now it's time to see the Blazers play some other teams.

    They always get up to play the Lakers at home.
     
    RoyToy, Oct 31, 2012
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    Starters all brought their "A" games tonight. Stotts did a good job hiding the bench with his rotations. He mixed in a little Pavlovich, Jefferies, Smith and Leonard, but they were on the court with starters, so Blazers avoided going through the big droughts that we'd go through with Nate McMoron's rotations. I can see why he chose Pav and Jefferies over the other players, they are smart, confident, and under control.

    The Blazers did a mini-choke job at the end with 4 miss FTs in a row, silly turnovers, and forced shots. But I"m sure Blazer basketball is not going to be this pretty all year. Though I don't think this squad is going to fall apart like last year's crew. I think this team is good enough to contend for the 8th spot.
     
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  10. Sinobas

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    And he was going against Dwight Howard. Dwight kept this game respectable for the Lakers, because the Blazers really outplayed them at all other positions. The Lakers looked old, tired, and slow tonight.
     
    Sinobas, Oct 31, 2012
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  11. BlazerCaravan

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    Great point about the rotations: very smart by Stotts; we'll do better when Price returns and we can keep Nolan's butt on the pine.
     
    BlazerCaravan, Oct 31, 2012
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  12. Natebishop3

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    I just can't wait until Price is back because I'm sick of seeing Nolan.
     
    Natebishop3, Oct 31, 2012
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    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    I love reading Lakersground.com after a game like this. :ghoti:
     
    Nikolokolus, Oct 31, 2012
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    That is just flat impressive. He may have ups and downs this year but if you can do something that only two hall of famers have done then you are going to be special.
     
    Boise Blazer, Oct 31, 2012
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    julius I wonder if there's beer on the sun Staff Member Global Moderator

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    I wonder what Lillards stats would've been under Nate
     
    julius, Oct 31, 2012
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    Reading the opening of their game day thread, it doesn't look like they came into this game too cocky. They know their history in Portland.
     
    Sinobas, Oct 31, 2012
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  17. Nikolokolus

    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    I'll be curious to see if Barton, Claver, Babbitt, and Freeland get off the bench any time soon. Personally, I think it's OK to try and set things up early in the season, building as much chemistry as possible with the starting lineup and maximizing Lillard's opportunity to succeed (and Leonard) but at some point you wonder if they need to see what they have with these guys.
     
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  18. Nikolokolus

    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    He would have been benched after his third turnover.
     
    Nikolokolus, Oct 31, 2012
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    I knew Pavolic was a solid shooter and a decent defender. His passing however has surprised me. He will be a steady influence off the bench. JJ also impressed me. He worked his ass off against the best front line in basketball.

    Lillard played great for his first game, and still only gave a glimpse of how much better he will get.
     
    Pinwheel1, Oct 31, 2012
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    Or benched after his 2nd foul in the 3rd quarter. Can't have him fouling out you know!
     
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