2 deep thoughts from Orlando.....

1-Portland should really look into getting palm trees.

2-Dwight Howard had something like 31 a 16 last night and might light us up, but I have a feeling we are going to win the game!!!!!!

 

Can Palm Trees survive in the Northwest Climate?

 

Palm trees are the shietznit! They just make you feel good seeing them - especially around this time of year and you're in the NW! They'd remind you of more tropical (i.e. warmer) places. They're part of the reason I love living in CA.

 

i have a feeling after joel gets 2 fouls in 3 minutes frye will have the ball bouncing off his head all night

 

What if they start with a zone D?

 

Don't let D-Howard get the ball deep, and if he does, throw a double at him. I'm not impressed with Dwight's post game. His lack of post game really showed in the Olympics. But the guy is a beast. He's like a 6'10" Shaq.

 

Somebody photoshop some palm trees in front of the Rose Garden to see if it works.

 

Dwight Howard is going to own our bigs regardless of who we throw at him; Joel could potentially do a decent job, but Howard will get star calls and he'll probably foul out in 20 minutes, our only chance is to pack the paint, double team Howard and hope that Turk and Lewis go cold from outside, while at the same time our shooters need to get really hot from beyond the arc and LMA and Brandon need to drive into the lane as often as possible in the hopes of getting to the free throw line ... preferably attacking Howard and getting him into some foul trouble.

I fear a long night is in store.

ps. Palm trees R kewl.

 

I searched Flickr, here is one on Sandy Blvd.:

 

Pine Trees FTW.

 

i was really impressed with joels defense on yao, hopefully he can put the screws to howard as well. i can see us winning this game, wouldnt be a big surprise.

 

Since moving to Houston I have become quite fond of the palm tree. It puts me in a happy place, like being on a beach inhaling a mai tai or something.

 

Palm trees in Portland.

 

A neighbor of a buddy of mine who lives out in Vancouver, WA has a big one in their front yard.

 

This will be a really tough game, and should give us an idea of where we stand right now.

I think we can match up with the Magic, but being the start of a long road trip, IDK if we can consistantly play well throughout the game, and orlando isa pretty good team.

We are on a 2 game winning streak though! If we could go 3-2 on this road trip that would be amazing and we would be far ahead of schedule, imo. And then Greg would be back.

Greg really makes this road trip a huge question mark for me, because if he comes toward the 3rd game then it is possible that we start playing very good basketball because that would keep Greg/Przybilla on the floor at all times. I wish Greg was playing in this game to match up on Howard.

Does anyone have an update on my boy Gregory?