Forum Game Top moments in Blazer history

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  1. julius

    julius Global Moderator Staff Member Global Moderator

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    the Rip City morning guys have a "top 10 moments" in last season, so I thought we should one up them, and do top n moments/watershed/important moments in Blazer history, Probably 20?

    Obviously, the Blazers winning the title is #1, and the franchises birthday is another, but what else is there?

    We can accumulate a list, and then vote on it.

    Winning the title, beating Phoenix in 90, Damians series winner against Houston, etc...

    My suggestions:

    Comebacks against the Sonics and Lakers back in 90 (or 91). The game where TP high-fives a fan in the crowd, in the T-Dome.

    Trading for Pippen/press conference.

    Drafting Damian.

    Hiring Jack Ramsay.

    What are some of yours?
     
  2. PtldPlatypus

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

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    Are we only looking for positive moments, or are negative moments that are also significant in the franchise's history being included as well?
     
  3. Sedatedfork

    Sedatedfork Rip City Rhapsody

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    The comeback in Game 2 against the Pistons was a great moment for me.
     
  4. julius

    julius Global Moderator Staff Member Global Moderator

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    That's a good point. It's actually the reason I changed it from just top moments, to "watershed" etc, moments. To me, that can include game 1 in 91 against the Lakers, or game 7 against the Lakers in two thousand and why did you make me remember those games?.

    Bowies injuries, Waltons injuries can be included too. Same with drafting LaRue or Greg.

    They are important events, but I think the positive ones will rank higher.
     
  5. PtldPlatypus

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

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    As a jaded Blazer fan, I'd have to say that the negative ones seem to come more readily to mind. The ones you mentioned, of course. Drafting Bowie over Jordan. Trading Moses Malone away. Cliffy's turnover. Vinnie Johnsons's buzzer-beater in 1990. Sean Elliott's impossible back-breaking 3 pointer in game 2 against the Spurs in 1999.
     
  6. TBpup

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    Kermit Washington halfcourt lob to Billy Ray Bates at the horn against a STACKED 76'er team. I was just a little kid and that had me so pumped up I couldn't sleep all night. (At about the 15:00 mark of the video below. You see Paxson, Mychal Thompson...Klay's dad for the younger posters, Dr J....good memories.)



    For humor, the Trenton Hassell press conference. #premature
     
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  7. BlazerWookee

    BlazerWookee UNTILT THE DAMN PINWHEEL!

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    You misspelled "trading away Pippen." Just sayin'.
     
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    KeepOnRollin Well-Known Member

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    The Roy vs Mavs playoff Quarter and a half?
     
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  9. julius

    julius Global Moderator Staff Member Global Moderator

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    No I didnt, but you did misspell "left as a free agent and wasn't traded"
     
  10. theprunetang

    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    The Miracle Minute vs the Mavs.
    Bust A Bucket.
    The first time Bill Schonley used Rip City.
     
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    for me, it's the shot. the overwhelming joy i got when that ball went in the basket and the hatred i have for the rockets.... i literally still get giddy when i watch it.
     
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    Winning the WCF in 1990. I still remember the call:

    "Hornacek for three, it's short! Rebound Buck Williams and THE GAME IS OVER! THE GAME IS OVER!"
    Buck holding the ball fell on his back on the court and the other Blazers piled on top.

    The Rip City rally after the 1990 finals. I still have all my pictures of Buck, Duck, Clyde, Terry, Jerome, Cliffy et al.

    The comeback against Dallas. "Someone pinch me because I must be dreaming" - Wheels

    The Dame shot against Houston. Yelled so loud I scared my cat.

    Sabonis' perfect game vs. GSW, and Terry Porter's 40 point outburst. ZBo hitting the winning shot with a second left (then learning I had ended up all over TV in Portland).

    Getting the no.1 pick. Oden was not what we wanted, but I still remember the excitement, the board damn near crashed. I forget who said "I can't get a post in edgewise!"

    All those cakes I made before arenas decided I was a security threat. Still have those pics.

    The battle between Brian Grant and Karl Malone. Being there in Portland for Game 6.

    I'm not going to list the bad moments.
     
  13. theprunetang

    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    I agree. That play gave me the most euphoria. And it lingered for days like some miracle drug.
     
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    Denny Crane It's not even loaded! Staff Member Administrator

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    Walton drafted #1 by the Blazers in '74.
    Paul Allen buys the Blazers in 1988.
    Blazers sign Olshey in 2012.
     
  15. theprunetang

    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    Good list. I'll add "Denny becomes a fan in 2014" to that list.
     
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    EL PRESIDENTE Username Retired in Honor of Lanny.

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    Beating Phoenix in 1990 to become "Best in West". Blazermania, at least for me, reached peak status. People selling shirts on every fucking corner in Portland, it was incredible.

    Winning the Draft Lottery was huge to me. Was like winning the championship, changed everything but we all know how that went. If you isolate that moment though, it was a top moment in history.

    The Miracle Minute.

    Brandon Roy against Dallas.

    Dame's game winner in Game 6 against Houston.

    JR Rider and the Blazers beating the Lakers in a playoff game trying to shock the world (the one where JR pulled his jersey to show his heart)

    Beating the Clippers this year in the playoffs when we were supposed to be a lottery team.
     
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    BlazerCaravan Hug a Bigot... to Death

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    Repeating some, but they're my favorites:

    The double-OT game versus the Lakers in 1990 that really showed the world we were ready (my first Blazers experience)
    Beating Phoenix in the 1989-90 WCF ("They could once again BE! Number ONE!")
    The Perfect 1st Quarter against San Antonio
    The 1998-99 Utah series (JR Rider's finest performance)
    The Miracle Minute against Dallas ("OVER THE TOP!")
    The 2007 Lottery Party
    The Dre-to-Batum game winning lob (I was at that game)
    Dre goes for 52 against San Antonio (I mean really, this was so AWESOME)
    Roy giving us one last game as The Natural (I was there!)
    The Point Nine shot and RIP CITY
    Dame's 52 against Golden State
    The 2015-16 Golden State series
     
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    EL PRESIDENTE Username Retired in Honor of Lanny.

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    Clyde Drexler Guest Starting on Married With Children
     
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    BlayZa Misbehaving responsibly

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    2007 draft party <3

     
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