Game Thread #26: Portland Trail Blazers @ San Antonio Spurs
by Lauri on Dec 23, 2009 7:15 PM CST
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PrintPortland Trail Blazers at San Antonio Spurs, Dec 23, 2009 7:30 PM CST
We're the cat (sorry, Hipuks). They're the dog.
Exclusive insights from our man on the scene after the jump.
Wayne sent the following missive from the pre-game interview with Pop:
Key to the game: Don’t take the injured Blazers lightly.
Pop said he didn’t talk to the team about it. Pop said if they are taking the team lightly, then he would take a time out and, "ask them nicely to pick it up" and go from there.
Other things of interest (even if only to ME).
First, an excellent Christmas decorating effort (that's a dummy hanging from the eaves):
So why is this on failblog? Well, I'll let the decorator tell the story in his own words:
Good news is that I truly out did myself this year with my Christmas decorations. The bad news is that I had to take him down after two days. I had more people come screaming up to my house than ever. Great stories. But two things made me take it down.First, the cops advised me that it would cause traffic accidents as they almost wrecked when they drove by.
Second, a 55 year old lady grabbed the 75 pound ladder almost killed herself putting it against my house and didn’t realize that it was fake until she climbed to the top (she was not happy). By the way, she was one of the many people who attempted to do that. My yard couldn’t take it either. I have more than a few tire tracks where people literally drove up my yard.
Otstanding, yes?
Second, I've always wondered what Americans sound like to other people. When people from other countries refer to my American accent, I always beg them to try to describe it to me, and they never quite can. This odd little video of a song written in gibberish deliberately intended to sound like American English may be the closest I ever get to knowing what someone from the U.S. sounds like to a non-English speaker. Or . . . maybe it's just an odd video, period.
Third, bella sent this to me as proof that there IS a Santa. What? That's just something in my eye. Allergies or something. ::turning away; blowing nose::
All right, enough merriment. On with the grim business of basketball:
Starting Lineups
| Spurs | Position | Trail Blazers |
| Tony Parker | PG | Andre Miller |
| Keith Bogans | SG | |
| Richard Jefferson | SF | Martell Webster |
| Tim Duncan | PF | LaMarcus Aldridge |
| DeJuan Blair |
C | Juwan Howard |
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Officials |
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| Ed Malloy |
Courtney Kirkland |
Gary Zielinski |
Final Note
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Heh. Great game thread, Lauri. We’d used the “What English Sounds…” video in one of the TWSSes, in fact. It’s just awesome – and it has a catchy tune, too.
Bone breaking? -340
Dunkin' Cheerleaders
Oh nooo, I didn’t mean to repeat. But is is indeed catchy.
I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.
Does it really sound like English?
I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.
Well, if you read the comments for the video, you’ll see a lot of your countrymen saying they can’t quite understand what he’s saying. So I guess it really does. :)
Bone breaking? -340
Dunkin' Cheerleaders
I finished The Lost Symbol. My review: “meh”. And that’s in the best seller scale.
Bone breaking? -340
Dunkin' Cheerleaders
Is that a Dan Brown thing?
I’ve never read any of his books.
Because I hate America.
I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.
It’s a Dan Brown thing. I like the number puzzles, but the rest is as generic as it comes. And the whole reinterpretation of the Bible… noetic science…
Anyway.
If you really want to feel American, read Red Rabbit by Tom Clancy. That’s so right-wing, I just had to laugh while I was reading. And this is from someone who enjoyed his early Jack Ryan novels. He’s just gone way off track, around the bend, over the edge, etc etc.
Bone breaking? -340
Dunkin' Cheerleaders
Can’t do it, man. I’m old now and my days are short — I have to dole my time out wisely.
Which is why I’m here, of course.
I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.
Update: Brandon Roy is out for tonight’s game and listed as day-to-day with a left shoulder strain.
Straight from the Blazers SBN.
Make yourself giggle. Do a Google image search for “My Little Pony mods.”
I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.
Wow. Some of these are awesome. My Little Edward Scissorhands and My Litle Cthuluh are pretty good. I’d buy those to my daughter.
http://www.thetoyzone.com/2009/little-pony/25-inspiring-my-little-pony-mods/
Bone breaking? -340
Dunkin' Cheerleaders
Wait? So the website that these are from is called “marica” something?
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Dec 23, 2009 7:42 PM CST up reply actions
A handy dandy link to the entire collection. Check out the Joker one — nightmare fuel.
I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.
Oh, and My Little Alien is a can’t-miss as well.
I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.
Hilarious!
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Dec 23, 2009 7:34 PM CST up reply actions
bayless is starting for roy
bayless leaves over my dead body
Start Bayless (in a 2 guard lineup)
if you should strike Oden down he will become more powerful than you can possibly imagine
#52
#4
Can someone give a rational explanation of why blake plays 36 minutes a game?
He’s not Roy though.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Dec 23, 2009 7:35 PM CST up reply actions
Why isn’t it game time yet?
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
It’s game time beaches!
It is what it is.
We are who we are.
by SinCitySpur on Dec 23, 2009 7:41 PM CST via mobile reply actions
I need to find a girl that understands English so I can have company when I want to watch MST3k eps.
Bone breaking? -340
Dunkin' Cheerleaders
God damn it, I wash watching The Phantom Menace or some other of the new Star Wars movies, and it totally put me to sleep.
"Under the tutelage....of Randy Tutelage"
For shome reashon, I shee Padme, and I inshtantly wake up.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Dec 23, 2009 7:45 PM CST up reply actions
Did Pop revoke his no dunking rule?
Silly things do cease to be silly if they are done by sensible people in an impudent way. - Jane Austen
Is with the Blazers now or some other team?
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
They’re already outrebounding us badly, despite not having anybody that can rebound as effectively as Blair or Timmy..
The Spurs - now playing like sh*t again!
Timmy’s the only Spur to have missed from anywhere. He’s holding us down.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Dec 23, 2009 7:54 PM CST up reply actions
Seriously. He made George look like a fool at summer league. You know, one of our best perimeter defenders.
The Spurs - now playing like sh*t again!
I guess it’s time to start drinking.
Silly things do cease to be silly if they are done by sensible people in an impudent way. - Jane Austen
Actually the Blazers are playing. We haven’t seen the Spurs yet.
The Spurs - now playing like sh*t again!
+1
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Dec 23, 2009 7:57 PM CST up reply actions
WTF Tony. Come on, pass to one of the THREE other guys running the break with you.
The Spurs - now playing like sh*t again!
His inability to pass the ball during the fast break makes me angry.
Bone breaking? -340
Dunkin' Cheerleaders
2 baskets B2B though, and +1
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Dec 23, 2009 7:59 PM CST up reply actions
Is it 19-17 or 18-17?
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
22-17
Silly things do cease to be silly if they are done by sensible people in an impudent way. - Jane Austen
22-17
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Dec 23, 2009 8:01 PM CST up reply actions
I love the look on Timmy’s face. “What are these guys doing?”
Bone breaking? -340
Dunkin' Cheerleaders
Timmy’s our best FT shooter
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
I haven’t checked the stats, but my gut tells me Timmy’s shooting FTs at a career-high percentage.
Bone breaking? -340
Dunkin' Cheerleaders
There, Wayne. Manu made the pass to Dyess, and he made the pass to Hill. Are you happy?
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Dunkin' Cheerleaders
Who is this Wayne you speak of?
Silly things do cease to be silly if they are done by sensible people in an impudent way. - Jane Austen
Better – how cold is it there?
Silly things do cease to be silly if they are done by sensible people in an impudent way. - Jane Austen
Tied now
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Dec 23, 2009 8:05 PM CST up reply actions
I did my Christmas shopping today. Procrastinating works every time.
Bone breaking? -340
Dunkin' Cheerleaders
How effective will this be? I wrapped a gift all the way except the final flap because it contains liquids and Im flying tomorrow. I took the liquids out and placed them in the famous quart plastic bag. After going through security I will slide the box out of the wrapping, repack the liquids and try to slide the box back into the wrapping. Are my chances of success over/under 50%?
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
Manu 0-3
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
And Roy and Oden.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Dec 23, 2009 8:10 PM CST up reply actions
hi
i am j-man i mostly post on nfl blogs i do not have a nba team can u guys heip me out
okay i have cereal palsy arhrtis and chronic fatiue as well i have a grea life loveing folks some days are better that other days i got a make a wish in 2001 saw my favorive team the broncos was the trip of the lifetime i wish everyone couild gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that ok but i bleed organ and bule
yeah
maybe i dislike LA i like how the spurs play
okay i have cereal palsy arhrtis and chronic fatiue as well i have a grea life loveing folks some days are better that other days i got a make a wish in 2001 saw my favorive team the broncos was the trip of the lifetime i wish everyone couild gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that ok but i bleed organ and bule
Do you like championship caliber teams that are struggling to incorporate new players into their rotation?
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Dec 23, 2009 8:15 PM CST up reply actions
lol
yeah i do but as long as u are healhy u will be ok
okay i have cereal palsy arhrtis and chronic fatiue as well i have a grea life loveing folks some days are better that other days i got a make a wish in 2001 saw my favorive team the broncos was the trip of the lifetime i wish everyone couild gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that ok but i bleed organ and bule
Im I the only one who it says that I have to pay $2.00 to countie watching the spurs game on ATDHE
GO SPURS GO
SPURS 2010 NBA Champions (if team is healty LoL)
this deficit will shrink greatly
when our great bench and their lack of bench finally kicks in. It’s just a matter of time, we just need to keep pace.
Evey- "Are you a crazy person?"
V- "I'm quite sure they'll say so."
V for Vendetta, blowing your mind away since 2005.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
I was hungry, so I posted that.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Dec 23, 2009 8:17 PM CST up reply actions
What kind of pass was that, Dyess?
A shitty pass, that’s what it was.
Bone breaking? -340
Dunkin' Cheerleaders
And they have 32 points, compared to our 29.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Dec 23, 2009 8:19 PM CST up reply actions
I totally made it up.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Dec 23, 2009 8:19 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, you’re right.
Who’s Cunningham?
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Dec 23, 2009 8:23 PM CST up reply actions
Trick question. The winner is determined by the number of points.
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
Duncan needs more points
Evey- "Are you a crazy person?"
V- "I'm quite sure they'll say so."
V for Vendetta, blowing your mind away since 2005.
Why aren’t we attacking the rim at every opportunity and foul all the Blazers out?
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
We could start calling him Monticello.
I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.
Hmm yes, a most excellent idea. * Snorts some snuff from an ornately decorated box*
"Under the tutelage....of Randy Tutelage"
either Jefferson is doing better or Duncan is doing worse
they both have 6. that’s spooky
Evey- "Are you a crazy person?"
V- "I'm quite sure they'll say so."
V for Vendetta, blowing your mind away since 2005.
Duncan has 8 now too, fool
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Dec 23, 2009 8:26 PM CST up reply actions
lol SI's box is way behind
Evey- "Are you a crazy person?"
V- "I'm quite sure they'll say so."
V for Vendetta, blowing your mind away since 2005.
Celtics peirce out 2 weeks after knee drained
GO SPURS GO
SPURS 2010 NBA Champions (if team is healty LoL)
I’m so glad we have a “crazy shot” player. You just know he’s unconscious. For some reason, it seems like a positive to me.
What other teams have players like that? Contenders, I mean. (GS has 8.)
Bone breaking? -340
Dunkin' Cheerleaders
If someone else would do the second-half game thread honors, that would be great. I’m trying to wrap presents.
This Festivus will be the death of me.
I have flying monkeys at my disposal, and I'm not afraid to use them.
Have you aired your grievances yet?
Silly things do cease to be silly if they are done by sensible people in an impudent way. - Jane Austen
RAGE shooting well 2nite!
Silly things do cease to be silly if they are done by sensible people in an impudent way. - Jane Austen
Yep, because Stern still hates me.
Silly things do cease to be silly if they are done by sensible people in an impudent way. - Jane Austen
not not anymore
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Dec 23, 2009 8:36 PM CST up reply actions
RJ sucks. He’s a failed experiment.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
He has 1 more tunover than Blair, Manu, Mason, and Hill combined.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Dec 23, 2009 8:37 PM CST up reply actions
Remove Blair from the list.
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Dec 23, 2009 8:37 PM CST up reply actions
Like Bonner or Finley?
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Dec 23, 2009 8:36 PM CST up reply actions
How do you throw the ball over Timmeh’s head?
Silly things do cease to be silly if they are done by sensible people in an impudent way. - Jane Austen
cheerleadered?
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Dec 23, 2009 8:38 PM CST up reply actions
At what point will their many, many fouls start to bother them?
Bone breaking? -340
Dunkin' Cheerleaders
wow he's even better from the line this year
has he just perfected his game?
Evey- "Are you a crazy person?"
V- "I'm quite sure they'll say so."
V for Vendetta, blowing your mind away since 2005.
Manu!! I wish I was watching the game…
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
Me too.
Silly things do cease to be silly if they are done by sensible people in an impudent way. - Jane Austen
thats a bummer. Hey Cap are you from the Cap Hill area in Co.?
by cojones2thewall on Dec 23, 2009 8:42 PM CST up reply actions
Yep.
Silly things do cease to be silly if they are done by sensible people in an impudent way. - Jane Austen
hence the name, Ha..duh. here I thought it was military.
by cojones2thewall on Dec 23, 2009 8:44 PM CST up reply actions
That’s okay. My first comment on PtR elicited concern that I wanted to “cap” George Hill.
Silly things do cease to be silly if they are done by sensible people in an impudent way. - Jane Austen
Don’t remember – it was in a game thread.
Silly things do cease to be silly if they are done by sensible people in an impudent way. - Jane Austen
they can find it if you really want to know
by cojones2thewall on Dec 23, 2009 8:49 PM CST up reply actions
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