Message Boards > Trail Blazers Talk
Trail Blazers 102 @ Raptors 79 Game Thread
You are not authorized to post a reply.
  1. DHawes22
    DHawes22
    Posts: 6475

    Posted 01/02/2013 9:12 AM



    January 2nd, 2013
    4:00 PM | Air Canada Centre | Toronto, On
    Trail Blazers (16-14) At Raptors (11-20)

    What To Watch For

    Respect Your Opponent
    This goes for the team as well as our fans. Do not let Toronto's 11-20 record fool you, they are playing inspired basketball, winning seven of their last eight games including wins over Dallas, Houston, and Orlando. When we all took a look at this four-game road trip, nearly all of us pointed to the Toronto game and said, "That's a win." But that mindset must change and hopefully the team is focused and prepared for a battle. We all know this Trail Blazer squad is young and has tendencies to overlook inferior opponents but if they are truly serious about playoff basketball, this is the type of win they must get, especially on the road.

    Proceed With Caution From Downtown
    During Portland's 92-74 win over Toronto in December, the Trail Blazers set a then-NBA record for most 3-point attempts without a make, 20. If they shoot that poorly again, don't expect a similar result. There's definitely no problem with letting them fly from beyond the arc, but if it's apparent the shot isn't falling early on, it's on the team to show discipline and move away from the long jumpshot and force the action inside to Aldridge and Hickson who have been beats in the paint lately. Whether its spin moves in the post of putbacks off of offensive rebounds, those two are making life miserable for their counterparts down low. If the Trail Blazers don't fall in love with the 3 and can win both the rebounding battle and points in the paint, they will be 2-0 on this Eastern swing.

    Trail Blazers @ Raptors Highlights

    I am a fan of
  1. Blazer Fanatic
    Blazer Fanatic
    Posts: 483

    Posted 01/02/2013 10:33 AM

    Toronto had a pretty brutal schedule and have suffered some significant injuries to their roster.  This will be a tough back2back.  Blazers need the kind of start they had vs NY.  Portland is favored, and all the more reason to not take this game for granted.

     

    I don't make predictions often, but I will GUARANTEE the Blazers will make more than one 3 pointer.

  1. riverman
    riverman
    Posts: 1098

    Posted 01/02/2013 11:22 AM

    Wes is back! We should carry the momentum from NY to Toronto! My new years resolution for the Blazers is to not play down to the competition.
    I am a fan of A team that plays like Tower of Power on a big stage on a good night
  1. Tobyus Sanchezo
    Tobyus Sanchezo
    Posts: 1599

    Posted 01/02/2013 11:52 AM

    New studies are showing that dinosaurs were warm blooded animals, not cold blooded as previous thought.
    The Blazers job is to keep these dinosaurs cold blooded.
    I am a fan of playoffs in two zero one three
  1. Blazer Fanatic
    Blazer Fanatic
    Posts: 483

    Posted 01/02/2013 6:19 PM

    The Blazers play with zero energy.  Shot terrible. Didn't move the ball.  Turned the ball over on horrible passes and poor decisions. Didn't play good defense the entire shot clock. And were blown out, looking like the team ESPN predicted would only win 28 games.

     

    Disappointing.

  1. Siccolo
    Siccolo
    Posts: 821

    Posted 01/02/2013 6:27 PM

    Never seen a bad team shoot THAT GOOD in my life. 

    Worst Game I watched this season

    VERY UGLY


    I am a fan of
  1. cmeese47
    cmeese47
    Posts: 2219

    Posted 01/02/2013 6:49 PM

    This is the epitome of the Blazers they look great shocking the Knicks and then get pounded like a school girl on her prom night by the Raptors. No idea which is the real team.

    I am a fan of Getting Defensive Players This Summer.
  1. Blazer Fanatic
    Blazer Fanatic
    Posts: 483

    Posted 01/02/2013 7:05 PM

    Horrible analogy.
  1. BDawg
    BDawg
    Posts: 1455

    Posted 01/02/2013 7:35 PM

    It's not a good day when the Raptor's reserves outscore your starters.  Time to pack it in.  Maybe next time.

    I am a fan of players that play with PASSION and PRIDE
  1. Tobyus Sanchezo
    Tobyus Sanchezo
    Posts: 1599

    Posted 01/02/2013 8:13 PM

    Those dino eggs are hatching earlier then we expected.
    I am a fan of playoffs in two zero one three
  1. BlazerManiac
    BlazerManiac
    Posts: 671

    Posted 01/02/2013 8:49 PM

     

    That game was so Bad on NBA League Pass that the Toronto announcers were singing the priaises of Joel Freeland becuase they had no other Blazers that were doing good to talk about.

     

    Boy that is a bad night.

    I am a fan of JJ the Double Double Beast.
  1. riverman
    riverman
    Posts: 1098

    Posted 01/02/2013 9:36 PM

    Ouch, aarrgghh and yuck! The Blazers left their game in NY. No excuses, just an ugly, old fashioned __tt kickin'. Now they're going to have to play perfect to get a split on the road. This game goes in the recycle bin. Freeland was the one bright thing after the white flag went out.
    I am a fan of A team that plays like Tower of Power on a big stage on a good night
  1. BLASER
    BLASER
    Posts: 590

    Posted 01/03/2013 1:57 AM

    yea freeland looked good but other then that garbage game 

    I am a fan of JJ Hickson Posterizing The Opposition
  1. Danimal
    Danimal
    Posts: 3

    Posted 01/03/2013 7:48 AM

    cmeese47, that was an excellent analogy that we can all relate to

  1. Curvychloe
    Curvychloe
    Posts: 505

    Posted 01/03/2013 8:54 AM

    Blazers always seem to lose games like this,we'd have a great record if it weren't for the sacramento's and toronto's of the league,ohh and washington wizards
    I am a fan of Sexy Blondes at courtside
  1. riverman
    riverman
    Posts: 1098

    Posted 01/03/2013 1:49 PM

    I agree, actually a disturbing analogy
    I am a fan of A team that plays like Tower of Power on a big stage on a good night
  1. riverman
    riverman
    Posts: 1098

    Posted 01/03/2013 1:51 PM

    For some reason it's not posting repy boxes but my last post was in response to Fanatics last post.
    I am a fan of A team that plays like Tower of Power on a big stage on a good night
  1. Blazer Fanatic
    Blazer Fanatic
    Posts: 483

    Posted 01/03/2013 3:13 PM

    Posted By riverman on 01/03/2013 1:51 PM
    For some reason it's not posting repy boxes but my last post was in response to Fanatics last post.


    Sorry about that.  I had let security know you were invited.  It should work now. lol
- Hide
   
 
 
 
 
   

    Recent Discussions

  1. draft

    Started by Aaron Childers on 05/16/13 at 8:17 PM

    although I do think that eraser head haircut is a little rediculous and outdated but none the less kid could either be huge or a complete bust and at this point if we had that number 1 pick I wouldn''t pass on him then I''d go out and get someone ...

  2. Rebuild Diagram 2.0

    Started by cmeese47 on 05/17/13 at 2:53 PM

    Yeah It would be a good deal for them but who Olshey isnt reading this haha. If we can do this trade to start our off season we would be in great shape. 

  3. offseason .

    Started by Mistafab322 on 05/17/13 at 1:07 PM

    Rip a cap hold is a number given to free agents. Basically the cap hold is added to the teams salaries at the start of free agency. So for example a team has 10 million in cap space but has 15 million in cap holds they are technically over the sal...

  4. Will "The Thrill" Barton

    Started by Siccolo on 05/18/13 at 3:49 PM

    Noel was playing at around 220 so I doubt the added weight will slow him down too much the guy just needs to continue his rehab and hit the weight room and he will be fine.

  5. I'm just going to say it.

    Started by RipCity 14 on 05/17/13 at 12:47 PM

    As long as he stops pulling the ball down in the post I will be happy nothing more annoying than watching that happen several times a game

  6. The Mock Draft Thread

    Started by DHawes22 on 05/08/13 at 10:16 AM

    Dont see how we can get a starting defensive center. I will be very impressed if Olshey can find one

  7. Roster Ideas?

    Started by Aaron Childers on 05/18/13 at 4:25 AM

    We really do not need so many rehashes. 

  8. Is Paul Allen more Concerned about Profits then Winning a Championship?

    Started by Tim Morrissey on 12/09/12 at 10:04 AM

    Paul Allen might sell the Blazers but the Blazers will never leave Rip City.

Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  ... 
Active Forums 4.1
NOT LICENSED FOR PRODUCTION USE
www.activemodules.com
The latest from
Everybody
BLASER commented on draft / a.nasset joined group Season Ticket Holders / Siccolo created new forum topic Will "The Thrill" Barton / blazinbabb updated their fan statement / riverman and RipCity 14 are friends now / daddy updated their Starting 5 / burqueballer uploaded new photo / deb-smith updated their scrapbook / MJB uploaded new video /