Portland Trail Blazers at Houston Rockets
Saturday January 14, 2012
4:59
Can Portland avoid a third loss in a row? Who wins?
Portland Trail Blazers
 ( 60% )
Houston Rockets
 ( 40% )

Saturday January 14, 2012 4:59 
4:59
The Oregonian: 
Hello and welcome. How's everyone tonight?
Saturday January 14, 2012 4:59 The Oregonian
5:00
The Oregonian: 
It's cold at my house today. How 'bout you?
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:00 The Oregonian
5:01
[Comment From beast modebeast mode: ] 
grab a beer and cheer up friend its a blazer victory tonight
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:01 beast mode
5:01
The Oregonian: 
Nice call, beast mode. ...
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:01 The Oregonian
5:04
Key to tonight's game for Portland:
Bench
 ( 11% )
Rebounding
 ( 67% )
The rotation in place of Marcus Camby
 ( 0% )
Starters
 ( 11% )
Defense
 ( 11% )
Steals
 ( 0% )

Saturday January 14, 2012 5:04 
5:05
[Comment From ThirdMikeThirdMike: ] 
I'm a little late, have they done lineups?
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:05 ThirdMike
5:05
The Oregonian: 
Nope.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:05 The Oregonian
5:05
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:05 
5:05
The Oregonian: 
Just a little reminder from last night.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:05 The Oregonian
5:05
[Comment From ThirdMikeThirdMike: ] 
k
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:05 ThirdMike
5:05
[Comment From ThirdMikeThirdMike: ] 
thanks
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:05 ThirdMike
5:06
The Oregonian: 
Waiting for some more info, but I'm standing by. ....
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:06 The Oregonian
5:07
[Comment From beast modebeast mode: ] 
link to a good streaM?
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:07 beast mode
5:07
The Oregonian: 
Help out beast mode, y'all. .. Links?
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:07 The Oregonian
5:07
The Oregonian: 
For Portland: Wallace, Aldridge, Kurt Thomas, Matthews and Felton.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:07 The Oregonian
5:07
The Oregonian: 
For Houston: Parsons, Scola, Dalembert, Martin and Lowry.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:07 The Oregonian
5:08
Nic Batum: Extension, or gone?
Extension
 ( 71% )
Gone
 ( 29% )

Saturday January 14, 2012 5:08 
5:08
[Comment From ThirdMikeThirdMike: ] 
I think running running a small lineup with Felton/Crawford, Mathews, Batum, Wallace, LMA. would be KILLER against their team.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:08 ThirdMike
5:09
The Oregonian: 
Like that. Pregame guys talked about how a smaller lineup wouldn't be the worst thing here tonight.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:09 The Oregonian
5:09
[Comment From ThirdMikeThirdMike: ] 
disregard the 2nd running
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:09 ThirdMike
5:10
The Oregonian: 
Mike Rice says first team to 100 wins; shoot more than 47 percent (which they didn't do last night), and win the foul-line battle -- which I don't really follow
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:10 The Oregonian
5:10
[Comment From ThirdMikeThirdMike: ] 
http://atdhenet.tv/42711/watch-portland-blazers-vs-houston-rockets
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:10 ThirdMike
5:10
The Oregonian: 
Third Mike comes through! Again!
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:10 The Oregonian
5:10
The Oregonian: 
For the record, I'm a big Caleb Canales fan. He did a great job at summer league in Vegas a couple of seasons ago.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:10 The Oregonian
5:11
[Comment From HinfinityHinfinity: ] 
Hooray for short season: we get a whole bunch of games!
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:11 Hinfinity
5:11
[Comment From beast modebeast mode: ] 
thanks mike1
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:11 beast mode
5:11
[Comment From ThirdMikeThirdMike: ] 
Gotta be a team player!
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:11 ThirdMike
5:11
The Oregonian: 
OK, I'm chuckling. Way to be a leader.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:11 The Oregonian
5:11
[Comment From danidani: ] 
http://www.firstrow.tv/watch/102136/1/watch-houston-rockets-vs-portland-trailblazers.html
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:11 dani
5:12
The Oregonian: 
Dani has an offering as well. It's slow to load, but there you go. ...
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:12 The Oregonian
5:12
The Oregonian: 
Dalembert wins the jump, Houston ball.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:12 The Oregonian
5:12
The Oregonian: 
Scola hook. 2-0 Houston.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:12 The Oregonian
5:13
The Oregonian: 
Matthews for 3. Right off the bat. POR 3-2.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:13 The Oregonian
5:13
The Oregonian: 
Good D, Portland. Houston shot-clock violation.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:13 The Oregonian
5:13
The Oregonian: 
Yes, I love Kevin McHale. I confess.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:13 The Oregonian
5:14
The Oregonian: 
Dalembert with an early foul. Blew through Wallace, who was setting a pick.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:14 The Oregonian
5:14
[Comment From HinfinityHinfinity: ] 
Question: was it worth waiting for the season to start to get all these games/week?
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:14 Hinfinity
5:14
The Oregonian: 
I like it. Personal choice.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:14 The Oregonian
5:14
[Comment From ThirdMikeThirdMike: ] 
Yeah, the first few months of the lockout I was watching my Broncos finally win some games after 7 years of being obsolete. But with the condensed schedule I get to watch My Blazers almost every day.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:14 ThirdMike
5:14
The Oregonian: 
Portland, 5-2 at the moment.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:14 The Oregonian
5:15
The Oregonian: 
Martin misses for Houston. Wallace underneath to LMA, who is fouled on the way up.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:15 The Oregonian
5:15
The Oregonian: 
Help me out: Where was Scola a couple of seasons ago.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:15 The Oregonian
5:15
The Oregonian: 
LMA makes second FT: Portland 6-2.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:15 The Oregonian
5:16
The Oregonian: 
Scola into Thomas, offensive foul.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:16 The Oregonian
5:16
[Comment From ThirdMikeThirdMike: ] 
Scola has always been a rocket. Excluding international basketball.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:16 ThirdMike
5:17
The Oregonian: 
OK. I just remember him really, really annoying Portland a couple of seasons ago. Just couldn't place the team.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:17 The Oregonian
5:17
[Comment From ThirdMikeThirdMike: ] 
eeh he was actually on the spurs I think, but he never played.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:17 ThirdMike
5:17
The Oregonian: 
Lowry with a nice runner. Portland 6-4 (8:59 1Q).
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:17 The Oregonian
5:18
The Oregonian: 
Parsons picks up his second foul. Chase Budinger in.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:18 The Oregonian
5:18
The Oregonian: 
Lowry ties the game at 6 from the wing.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:18 The Oregonian
5:18
[Comment From ThirdMikeThirdMike: ] 
It was that Houston Portland first round. They had Yao Ming, and Ron "Metta World Peace" Artest, Scola. And the Officiating was TERRIBLE.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:18 ThirdMike
5:18
The Oregonian: 
That's it. Like, three seasons ago now.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:18 The Oregonian
5:19
The Oregonian: 
Budinger scores, Houston 8-6.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:19 The Oregonian
5:19
The Oregonian: 
Thanks, TM.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:19 The Oregonian
5:19
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
out rebounded again
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:19 dennyhil
5:19
[Comment From HinfinityHinfinity: ] 
I can't stand the long stretches between games in normal seasons. But is this really too hard on the players?
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:19 Hinfinity
5:19
The Oregonian: 
Yes. It is. The toll on the body is astonishing.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:19 The Oregonian
5:20
The Oregonian: 
Maybe too much information, but I played college soccer. Six days a week, three times on Thursdays, from August to January. Brutal.

And that simply can't compare to what these guys are going through.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:20 The Oregonian
5:21
The Oregonian: 
Lowry converts, HOU 11-6.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:21 The Oregonian
5:21
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
8-1 rebounds hou is dominating early
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:21 dennyhil
5:21
The Oregonian: 
LMA misses from 15. So, rebounding is a problem, but not so much if you actually make the shot.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:21 The Oregonian
5:21
[Comment From BlazermmBlazermm: ] 
Odens youngest son plays for Duke
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:21 Blazermm
5:21
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
I hate how they cant rebound at ALL.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:21 Guest
5:21
[Comment From HinfinityHinfinity: ] 
That's too bad. Rats. I wonder why the union agreed to do it this way. $/game?
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:21 Hinfinity
5:22
The Oregonian: 
It's all about the money. On both sides.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:22 The Oregonian
5:22
The Oregonian: 
Felton to Wallace, big alley oop: HOU 13-10.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:22 The Oregonian
5:22
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
true true
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:22 dennyhil
5:22
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
nice fast break
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:22 dennyhil
5:22
The Oregonian: 
Wallace misses open 3.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:22 The Oregonian
5:22
[Comment From JokermanJokerman: ] 
Wow....that was the exact alley-opp from last night
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:22 Jokerman
5:23
The Oregonian: 
I still love Miller-to-Batum on an inbounds alley-oop.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:23 The Oregonian
5:23
The Oregonian: 
Wallace with a silly turnover.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:23 The Oregonian
5:23
The Oregonian: 
Then fouls Martin at the other end. Silly, silly.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:23 The Oregonian
5:23
[Comment From ThirdMikeThirdMike: ] 
That oop is played ALL day for 3 days, if he was Blake Griffin.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:23 ThirdMike
5:23
The Oregonian: 
TRUE THAT.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:23 The Oregonian
5:24
The Oregonian: 
Lowry already seven points for Houston.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:24 The Oregonian
5:24
The Oregonian: 
Snow in the Portland area tonight?
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:24 The Oregonian
5:25
[Comment From pdxdanpdxdan: ] 
i want some snow, so it wont
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:25 pdxdan
5:25
The Oregonian: 
Rebounding looks sloppy for Portland. Batum in next?
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:25 The Oregonian
5:26
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
What's the deal with LaMarcus and rebounding? Does he not assert himself enough or is he not good at getting in the right position? I love LMA but it's kind've frustrating that he can't consistently bring down 10 a game with his height and athletic ability
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:26 Guest
5:26
The Oregonian: 
Batum in. Good question, Guest. He's a good rebounder, just not a great one. Not sure he's asked to be a great rebounder often.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:26 The Oregonian
5:27
The Oregonian: 
I'd like to see a breakdown of how often he actually gets to play his natural position, and how often he has to move, based on injuries to other players. ...
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:27 The Oregonian
5:27
The Oregonian: 
Batum with a steal, layin. HOU 15-12.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:27 The Oregonian
5:27
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
I think it's time to ask him to be one then, this is brutal
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:27 Guest
5:28
The Oregonian: 
Crawford in for Portland, Matthews out.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:28 The Oregonian
5:28
The Oregonian: 
This could be interesting.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:28 The Oregonian
5:28
The Oregonian: 
Is Nic happy here?
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:28 The Oregonian
5:29
The Oregonian: 
Dragic travel? He killed Portland when he was with the Suns. Gave Phoenix a whole different look when he'd come off the bench.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:29 The Oregonian
5:30
The Oregonian: 
Felton miss long range, miss as shot clock expires.

Saturday January 14, 2012 5:30 The Oregonian
5:30
[Comment From BindyofpBindyofp: ] 
Happier than Rudy?
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:30 Bindyofp
5:30
The Oregonian: 
I think he is happier than Rudy. And, surprisingly, a little more mature.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:30 The Oregonian
5:30
The Oregonian: 
Nic is 23, I think. And has the strong influence of his mom and sister here.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:30 The Oregonian
5:30
[Comment From HinfinityHinfinity: ] 
Is it b/c Batum doesn't get to play much? Should he play more?
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:30 Hinfinity
5:31
The Oregonian: 
That's my guess. Maybe it's not as much a question of minutes, but how they use him, and count on him.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:31 The Oregonian
5:31
The Oregonian: 
Isn't he more of a 2 or a shooting guard internationally?
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:31 The Oregonian
5:31
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Batum should play more. He should play around 25-30 minutes
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:31 Guest
5:31
[Comment From BindyofpBindyofp: ] 
Babbitt and Oden should play more!!
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:31 Bindyofp
5:31
The Oregonian: 
Riiiiiiight.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:31 The Oregonian
5:32
The Oregonian: 
14-3 rebounding? Can that be right?
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:32 The Oregonian
5:32
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
You're right about Babbit, he should play more
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:32 Guest
5:32
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
.... in Europe
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:32 Guest
5:32
[Comment From BlazermmBlazermm: ] 
Sign mills dump felton
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:32 Blazermm
5:32
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Nic needs to man up if he wants more minutes
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:32 Guest
5:32
[Comment From HinfinityHinfinity: ] 
btw, The O: thanks for giving us tips about game and Blazers in general. Nice to have questions that've been stumping me answered!
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:32 Hinfinity
5:33
The Oregonian: 
Hope I can help.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:33 The Oregonian
5:33
[Comment From ThirdMikeThirdMike: ] 
It's not about how much he plays, he just needs to feel like he's allowed to shoot the ball when he wants. He needs to take more shots to get it going.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:33 ThirdMike
5:33
[Comment From BindyofpBindyofp: ] 
Who's mils
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:33 Bindyofp
5:33
The Oregonian: 
Patty Mills. He's not available until March, at least.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:33 The Oregonian
5:33
The Oregonian: 
Back iron hurts LMA. He's 0-3 from the field.

HOU 23-15. Not a good start.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:33 The Oregonian
5:34
[Comment From ThirdMikeThirdMike: ] 
Starting mills would be free points for the other team. anyone could successfully post him up.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:34 ThirdMike
5:34
[Comment From BindyofpBindyofp: ] 
Oh of course!
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:34 Bindyofp
5:34
The Oregonian: 
Yep. I love Patty Mills. Love this guy. But he is barely and NBA guy. He struggled in summer league two seasons ago.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:34 The Oregonian
5:34
[Comment From BlazermmBlazermm: ] 
Should have signed Nate robinson
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:34 Blazermm
5:34
The Oregonian: 
Was he available to Portland?
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:34 The Oregonian
5:34
[Comment From JokermanJokerman: ] 
Need to get the shooting % up. Second chance points are going to be few and far between without a strong re-bounder. Need to get it in the first time.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:34 Jokerman
5:35
[Comment From pdxdanpdxdan: ] 
batuuuuuuuuuuuuuuum
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:35 pdxdan
5:35
The Oregonian: 
I watched Nate and Brandon at UW years ago, when I was following this cool kid from Barlow High School. He'd been a high school stud, then hurt his shoulder before just going to UW.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:35 The Oregonian
5:35
[Comment From HinfinityHinfinity: ] 
I would've thought by now Nic would be a principal player
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:35 Hinfinity
5:35
[Comment From BindyofpBindyofp: ] 
I'm a Felton fan, but I know he has his detractors..
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:35 Bindyofp
5:35
The Oregonian: 
I like Raymond as well.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:35 The Oregonian
5:36
[Comment From ThirdMikeThirdMike: ] 
Smith did an awesome job drawing the d then kicking, I liked that.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:36 ThirdMike
5:36
The Oregonian: 
Houston 27-21,
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:36 The Oregonian
5:36
The Oregonian: 
LMA 0-4 in the first quarter from the field.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:36 The Oregonian
5:37
The Oregonian: 
So, the Barlow guy joins UW crew, and rows his shoulder into good enough shape to walk onto the UW basketball team. His primary job on the team is to sit along the bench with Nate and Brandon and communicate what the coach was trying to tell them.


HOU: 16-3 rebounding, lead 27-21
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:37 The Oregonian
5:38
[Comment From ThirdMikeThirdMike: ] 
LMA needs to take it to the paint if the jumper isn't falling.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:38 ThirdMike
5:38
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Thanks O for keeping up on the scores and stats.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:38 Guest
5:38
[Comment From HinfinityHinfinity: ] 
Could've we realistically done better than Felton? He seems like the best pg we've had in a while
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:38 Hinfinity
5:38
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
THREE boards. Ridiculous
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:38 Guest
5:38
[Comment From HinfinityHinfinity: ] 
Yeah, O. Rats, 16-3! Ouch
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:38 Hinfinity
5:39
[Comment From BlazermmBlazermm: ] 
You have to be kidding Felton the best we have had
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:39 Blazermm
5:39
The Oregonian: 
Who else?
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:39 The Oregonian
5:40
[Comment From ThirdMikeThirdMike: ] 
Felton is a little Dough boy, but somehow still kinda athletic, kinda built like Carmelo Anthony, The Condensed Schedule will literally force him into better shape.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:40 ThirdMike
5:41
The Oregonian: 
Batum makes up for a stupid turnover with a block, and the Blazers score on the other end: HOU 28-23

Portland, first quarter:

8-19 FG

4/11 3PT

3 REB

2 Turnovers
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:41 The Oregonian
5:41
[Comment From HinfinityHinfinity: ] 
Andre Miller? Blake? Jack, Sergio....
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:41 Hinfinity
5:42
The Oregonian: 
I could see trying to keep miller. But Blake? People would go nuts. Don't think Jack's got it and is Sergio still in the NBA?
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:42 The Oregonian
5:42
[Comment From BlazermmBlazermm: ] 
Miller for 1, turns the ball over way to much
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:42 Blazermm
5:42
[Comment From JokermanJokerman: ] 
Wont be surprised if the Trail Blazers don't get a single offense rebound all game.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:42 Jokerman
5:42
[Comment From BindyofpBindyofp: ] 
Felton is fast! Or do the other Blazers just make him LOOK fast cause they're slow? I don't think so!!
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:42 Bindyofp
5:42
The Oregonian: 
No, he's fast.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:42 The Oregonian
5:42
The Oregonian: 
HOU 30-25 (10:18, 2Q).
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:42 The Oregonian
5:42
[Comment From BindyofpBindyofp: ] 
Doughboy indeed
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:42 Bindyofp
5:42
The Oregonian: 
Honestly, part of that is TV.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:42 The Oregonian
5:43
The Oregonian: 
Smith head down, scores. Then gets the DR. HOU 30-27.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:43 The Oregonian
5:43
[Comment From BlazermmBlazermm: ] 
Could have had many better point guards, Brooks, Ridenour, on and on
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:43 Blazermm
5:43
[Comment From ThirdMikeThirdMike: ] 
The Court looks Twice as big on TV
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:43 ThirdMike
5:43
The Oregonian: 
Batum with another block. Rhino is fouled.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:43 The Oregonian
5:43
The Oregonian: 
Batum really has that synced up.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:43 The Oregonian
5:44
[Comment From optimus primeoptimus prime: ] 
ayyyyy
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:44 optimus prime
5:44
[Comment From JokermanJokerman: ] 
Think the bench already has more points this game then they did all last game.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:44 Jokerman
5:44
The Oregonian: 
Yes.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:44 The Oregonian
5:45
The Oregonian: 
Portland good defense on that Houston possession.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:45 The Oregonian
5:45
The Oregonian: 
HOU 30-29, 9:04 2Q
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:45 The Oregonian
5:45
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Can i watch this game on Direct TV?
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:45 Guest
5:45
The Oregonian: 
Do not know.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:45 The Oregonian
5:45
[Comment From ThirdMikeThirdMike: ] 
Craig Smith is beasting it.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:45 ThirdMike
5:45
The Oregonian: 
Yep.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:45 The Oregonian
5:46
[Comment From HinfinityHinfinity: ] 
Is Ridenour better than Felton? Is Brooks still good as he was in 09-10? (I missed last season due to illness)
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:46 Hinfinity
5:46
The Oregonian: 
I do not think so.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:46 The Oregonian
5:46
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
alrdigde should take note on how craig smith plays
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:46 Guest
5:46
[Comment From BindyofpBindyofp: ] 
Save
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:46 Bindyofp
5:47
[Comment From ThirdMikeThirdMike: ] 
This game is only on Comcast. They have exclusive rights. thats why we have http://atdhenet.tv/42711/watch-portland-blazers-vs-houston-rockets
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:47 ThirdMike
5:47
[Comment From JokermanJokerman: ] 
Wow Craig Smith has all the Blazers points this QT.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:47 Jokerman
5:47
The Oregonian: 
Yep. Now they find a rhythm.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:47 The Oregonian
5:47
[Comment From BindyofpBindyofp: ] 
Save LaMarcus for the 4th quarter
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:47 Bindyofp
5:48
[Comment From ThirdMikeThirdMike: ] 
Smith puts way more effort into the boards than LMA.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:48 ThirdMike
5:48
[Comment From BlazermmBlazermm: ] 
Look at Felton's turn over ratio, shooting percentage, pathetic
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:48 Blazermm
5:48
Twitter
mtokito: 
Craig Smith surely inspired playing vs. team coached by the guy who dubbed him "Rhino," Kevin McHale. #Blazers [via Twitter]
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:48 mtokito
5:48
The Oregonian: 
He's not off to a great start, to be sure.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:48 The Oregonian
5:48
The Oregonian: 
Tokito showers the knowledge.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:48 The Oregonian
5:49
The Oregonian: 
Budinger looks silly, missing a dunk. Crawford called for a foul. Really? Really?
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:49 The Oregonian
5:49
[Comment From BindyofpBindyofp: ] 
Am I sensing you are a hater, ThirdMike?
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:49 Bindyofp
5:49
[Comment From ThirdMikeThirdMike: ] 
The only thing I don't like about Felton is when he shoots jumpers that aren't wide open 3s.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:49 ThirdMike
5:49
The Oregonian: 
LMA back in,
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:49 The Oregonian
5:50
The Oregonian: 
LMA with a tournaround: HOU 35-32.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:50 The Oregonian
5:50
The Oregonian: 
*turnaround.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:50 The Oregonian
5:50
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Thanks ThirdMike!!
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:50 Guest
5:50
[Comment From ThirdMikeThirdMike: ] 
I'm a hater? of who?
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:50 ThirdMike
5:50
The Oregonian: 
I don't see haters. Just opinions.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:50 The Oregonian
5:51
The Oregonian: 
Felton in for Crawford.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:51 The Oregonian
5:51
The Oregonian: 
LMA draws another foul on Dalembert, who sits. It's his third.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:51 The Oregonian
5:52
[Comment From BindyofpBindyofp: ] 
Well, so far everybody we've talked about!
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:52 Bindyofp
5:52
The Oregonian: 
LMA at the line: Make. HOU 37-34.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:52 The Oregonian
5:52
[Comment From BindyofpBindyofp: ] 
Of The Blazers, that is
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:52 Bindyofp
5:53
The Oregonian: 
Lowry protests another called foul.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:53 The Oregonian
5:53
The Oregonian: 
Felton: Make.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:53 The Oregonian
5:53
The Oregonian: 
Parsons back in, Budinger out.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:53 The Oregonian
5:53
The Oregonian: 
Felton: Miss. HOU 37-35.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:53 The Oregonian
5:53
[Comment From heyoheyo: ] 
Just tuning in. How we doing so far? Looks like okay...
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:53 heyo
5:53
The Oregonian: 
OK, a little sloppy, but not bad.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:53 The Oregonian
5:53
[Comment From heyoheyo: ] 
There seem to be a lot of fouls called
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:53 heyo
5:54
The Oregonian: 
I agree.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:54 The Oregonian
5:54
[Comment From ThirdMikeThirdMike: ] 
I love the Blazers, and I love LMA. I don't love when they play worse than I know they are capable of.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:54 ThirdMike
5:54
The Oregonian: 
Mike's right on. He's been consistent.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:54 The Oregonian
5:54
[Comment From BlazermmBlazermm: ] 
Nice job
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:54 Blazermm
5:54
The Oregonian: 
Batum isses an FT. What's up with that?
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:54 The Oregonian
5:54
[Comment From Da manDa man: ] 
i was happy for the blazers when they were tied with the Spurs, then they just died
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:54 Da man
5:55
The Oregonian: 
That was a collapse for the ages.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:55 The Oregonian
5:55
[Comment From Da manDa man: ] 
isses?
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:55 Da man
5:55
The Oregonian: 
No demerits for typos.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:55 The Oregonian
5:55
[Comment From BindyofpBindyofp: ] 
Tough love. That works!
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:55 Bindyofp
5:55
The Oregonian: 
Indeed.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:55 The Oregonian
5:55
The Oregonian: 
HOU 39-36, with a brief time out. 5:54 2Q.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:55 The Oregonian
5:56
[Comment From Da manDa man: ] 
nope. this is my only link to Blazer basketball, so of course not
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:56 Da man
5:56
The Oregonian: 
I suspect we're all multitasking.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:56 The Oregonian
5:57
[Comment From JokermanJokerman: ] 
Can't believe they missed that goal tend. Seems like that could be fixed during a time-out or something. Frustrating that has to stand as 2 points.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:57 Jokerman
5:57
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
How is the Blazers doing on turnovers?
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:57 Guest
5:57
The Oregonian: 
POR 5 turnovers; HOU 1
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:57 The Oregonian
5:58
[Comment From ThirdMikeThirdMike: ] 
@joker And they keep showing the replay, cementing the botched call into my memory.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:58 ThirdMike
5:58
[Comment From BindyofpBindyofp: ] 
Stealing
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:58 Bindyofp
5:59
The Oregonian: 
Not loving this halfcourt stuff. LMA misses a finger roll.
Saturday January 14, 2012 5:59 The Oregonian
6:00
The Oregonian: 
Houston lead goes to 10, 46-36, and Nate's seen enough. Time (4:45 2Q).
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:00 The Oregonian
6:00
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Batum is a block machine!
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:00 Guest
6:01
The Oregonian: 
Batum: 9 points (leads Blazers) 3 blocks (leads Blazers).
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:01 The Oregonian
6:01
The Oregonian: 
Lowry, 17 points for HOU, 2 of 3 from 3-point range. How 'bout stepping out on him, fellas?
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:01 The Oregonian
6:01
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
another slow second quarter performance..
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:01 Guest
6:01
[Comment From VeridicalVeridical: ] 
They need to make those baskets. Come on Blazers..
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:01 Veridical
6:01
[Comment From yeageryeager: ] 
Lets go portland!
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:01 yeager
6:02
The Oregonian: 
How are the high seas, Yeager?
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:02 The Oregonian
6:02
[Comment From ThirdMikeThirdMike: ] 
are you sure Craig smith doesn't also have 9?
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:02 ThirdMike
6:02
The Oregonian: 
You're right, Mike. Batum, Smith, lead with 9 points each. Good catch.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:02 The Oregonian
6:02
[Comment From yeageryeager: ] 
Whose been guarding him most the night?
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:02 yeager
6:02
The Oregonian: 
No one.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:02 The Oregonian
6:03
The Oregonian: 
PDX 4 field goals, Smith with 3, in the second quarter, according to TV.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:03 The Oregonian
6:03
The Oregonian: 
35 percent shooting, POR against HOU. Ouch.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:03 The Oregonian
6:03
[Comment From JokermanJokerman: ] 
I'm sorry but if LMA is going to keep missing that shot, this game is already over.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:03 Jokerman
6:03
[Comment From VeridicalVeridical: ] 
ALDRIDGE WHAT THE...
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:03 Veridical
6:03
[Comment From JokermanJokerman: ] 
4 lay-ups missed in a row. Not even tough lay-ups
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:03 Jokerman
6:03
The Oregonian: 
Batum with his 12th point. Houston on a 13-2 run.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:03 The Oregonian
6:04
The Oregonian: 
Batum drives, draws Scola into a foul.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:04 The Oregonian
6:04
The Oregonian: 
At the line: Nic: Make.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:04 The Oregonian
6:04
The Oregonian: 
Make.

HOU 52-41.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:04 The Oregonian
6:04
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
put in Crawford!
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:04 Guest
6:05
The Oregonian: 
Tell me Scola travel, or 3-seconds, or offensive foul. It's an OF.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:05 The Oregonian
6:05
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
LMA time to come to Jesus
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:05 Guest
6:05
[Comment From JokermanJokerman: ] 
Think Batum a little scorned he wasn't put in the starting line-up today?
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:05 Jokerman
6:05
The Oregonian: 
I'm going to ask him. I'm wondering if (he just made a 3, 17 points) starting is such a huge deal to him.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:05 The Oregonian
6:05
The Oregonian: 
Budinger for 3. HOU 55-44.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:05 The Oregonian
6:05
[Comment From heyoheyo: ] 
Scola needs a ponytail
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:05 heyo
6:05
The Oregonian: 
Indeed.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:05 The Oregonian
6:05
[Comment From heyoheyo: ] 
Yes Batum. Stepping up when we need him. He didn't start tonight did he?
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:05 heyo
6:06
The Oregonian: 
Batum did not start.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:06 The Oregonian
6:06
The Oregonian: 
Wallace with a huge DR.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:06 The Oregonian
6:06
[Comment From ThirdMikeThirdMike: ] 
Like I said, Batum just needs to take shots.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:06 ThirdMike
6:06
The Oregonian: 
He's finding it.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:06 The Oregonian
6:07
[Comment From BindyBindy: ] 
If he keeps playing stellar, he'll start
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:07 Bindy
6:07
[Comment From yeageryeager: ] 
did crawford start in his place?
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:07 yeager
6:07
The Oregonian: 
No, not Crawford.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:07 The Oregonian
6:07
The Oregonian: 
Batum again: HOU 55-49 (:51.7 2Q).
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:07 The Oregonian
6:07
[Comment From ThirdMikeThirdMike: ] 
Starting lineup was Felton, Mathews, Wallace, Thomas, LMA.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:07 ThirdMike
6:07
[Comment From heyoheyo: ] 
Mike, I feel like he's taken them in other games and just hasn't done well. Maybe this is the turning point
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:07 heyo
6:08
The Oregonian: 
Felton scores. HOU 56-51.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:08 The Oregonian
6:08
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Thats right Nic, man up!
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:08 Guest
6:08
The Oregonian: 
Felton picks up his third foul. Crawford in.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:08 The Oregonian
6:08
[Comment From yeageryeager: ] 
he should always be this aggressive. even when he is having an off shooting night, he's such a multifaceted player that he can affect the game positively in so many ways when he just goes for it
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:08 yeager
6:08
The Oregonian: 
Solid.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:08 The Oregonian
6:09
The Oregonian: 
Aldridge fixes Crawford's miss: HOU 58-55.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:09 The Oregonian
6:09
The Oregonian: 
Halftime: HOU 58-53. Nice little comeback for the Blazers after a brutal start.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:09 The Oregonian
6:10
[Comment From heyoheyo: ] 
Felton didn't want to go out...I'm glad he did
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:10 heyo
6:10
[Comment From yeageryeager: ] 
Hes trying to earn an extra couple million on that extension. He hasnt been playing well enough this year to earn a hefty one. What do you think they are going to offer him per year?
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:10 yeager
6:10
The Oregonian: 
Honestly, I'm not the numbers person. That's Joe or Quick or Tokito. Or even FreeBot.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:10 The Oregonian
6:13
Twitter
jwquick: 
Blazers have to feel good about trailing Houston 58-53 at halftime. They trailed by as many as 14 before Nicolas Batum got hot [via Twitter]
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:13 jwquick
6:14
[Comment From yeageryeager: ] 
nic with FIVE threes now?
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:14 yeager
6:14
[Comment From JokermanJokerman: ] 
Well they ended the half strong at least.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:14 Jokerman
6:14
[Comment From ThirdMikeThirdMike: ] 
Gonna make food during halftime.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:14 ThirdMike
6:14
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
Batum Shakalaka!!!
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:14 dennyhil
6:14
[Comment From heyoheyo: ] 
The Blazers are smart in not getting him signed until he steps it up.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:14 heyo
6:15
Twitter
jwquick: 
Batum has 20 at halftime after making 5-of-6 on 3's. His career high is 31 at Minnesota last season [via Twitter]
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:15 jwquick
6:15
Twitter
jwquick: 
Blazers also got a nice boost from Craig Smith, who had a 6-minute shift, during which he scored 9 points [via Twitter]
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:15 jwquick
6:15
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
At best Batum is a mid level salary 3 mil yr at best
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:15 Guest
6:15
[Comment From yeageryeager: ] 
i am really curious what they are going to get him for. Im thinking like a wesley matthews type of contract
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:15 yeager
6:15
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
You never feel good about trailing, they should be way out in the lead
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:15 Guest
6:16
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
I think the Blazers isn't used to playing the high tempo game, asked Aldrige. He looks no where near in shape to run back and forth. LMA always seem a step slower than Felton, they're just not clicking right now.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:16 Guest
6:16
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
Batum and Rhino keeping us in the game
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:16 dennyhil
6:16
The Oregonian: 
Yep.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:16 The Oregonian
6:16
Twitter
jwquick: 
Blazers trail because they've missed a ton of shots at rim and their transition D has been non-existent. Rockets have 15 fast-break points. [via Twitter]
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:16 jwquick
6:17
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
I like Rhino's bull in a china shop style..
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:17 dennyhil
6:17
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
A Rhino in a china shop!
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:17 dennyhil
6:17
The Oregonian: 
He's getting it done, for sure.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:17 The Oregonian
6:18
Twitter
jwquick: 
LaMarcus Aldridge has struggled, making 1-of-8 shots. It hasn't been the Rockets' defense, it has been misses on open shots [via Twitter]
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:18 jwquick
6:18
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
How bout them niners?
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:18 dennyhil
6:18
[Comment From yeageryeager: ] 
He wants to play. reminds me of the guys i dont like to play against at the gym. Real physical and twice my size!
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:18 yeager
6:18
Twitter
jwquick: 
Blazers have to lead the league in missed shots at the rim and putbacks. [via Twitter]
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:18 jwquick
6:21
[Comment From yeageryeager: ] 
not a stat i like to hear!
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:21 yeager
6:21
The Oregonian: 
Nope. Not good.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:21 The Oregonian
6:22
[Comment From yeageryeager: ] 
hopefully wes can start hitting from deep the second half.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:22 yeager
6:22
[Comment From heyoheyo: ] 
I feel like Nate can't coach layins. It's just, make your layins and they have to do it. No coaching that.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:22 heyo
6:22
Twitter
jwquick: 
RT @kpelton: @jwquick In fact they do: http://bit.ly/x2RXHT [via Twitter]
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:22 jwquick
6:23
In the second half, to be successful, the Blazers need to:
rebound offensively
 ( 0% )
rebound defensively
 ( 14% )
run the fast break
 ( 57% )
play the starters
 ( 14% )
Other (please comment)
 ( 14% )

Saturday January 14, 2012 6:23 
6:24
The Oregonian: 
Leave it to Quick.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:24 The Oregonian
6:25
The Oregonian: 
I love the little Batum highlight reel to start the half.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:25 The Oregonian
6:26
The Oregonian: 
Thomas, Aldridge, Matthews, Wallace, Felton to start for Portland.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:26 The Oregonian
6:26
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Batum needs to get 40pts tongiht if he wants to have a big payday
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:26 Guest
6:26
The Oregonian: 
That's quite a line in the sand.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:26 The Oregonian
6:26
[Comment From Felton Is PhatFelton Is Phat: ] 
We're doomed
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:26 Felton Is Phat
6:27
The Oregonian: 
Buck looks awesome in the bow tie.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:27 The Oregonian
6:27
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Batum should start second half unbelieveable
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:27 Guest
6:27
The Oregonian: 
See, I just don't but that huge an emphasis on starting.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:27 The Oregonian
6:27
[Comment From ThirdMikeThirdMike: ] 
Back just in time
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:27 ThirdMike
6:27
[Comment From Phelton Is PhatPhelton Is Phat: ] 
Players care
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:27 Phelton Is Phat
6:28
The Oregonian: 
They do in the US. is it that big a deal for the Euros?
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:28 The Oregonian
6:28
The Oregonian: 
Aw, Scola has to go to the bench. He's gained some LBs, too.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:28 The Oregonian
6:28
The Oregonian: 
LMA gets that fourth on Dalembert.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:28 The Oregonian
6:28
[Comment From Phelton Is PhatPhelton Is Phat: ] 
Euros play team ball US players play ego ball
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:28 Phelton Is Phat
6:29
The Oregonian: 
I agree it's a different game. Floor's different, too.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:29 The Oregonian
6:29
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
Hey everybody hope you are having a good night. Wish we were gettin a few more rebounds.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:29 kjironman1
6:29
The Oregonian: 
KJ, welcome.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:29 The Oregonian
6:29
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
god job la
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:29 dennyhil
6:29
[Comment From JokermanJokerman: ] 
Yeah start or not I think that Batum will see starter minutes. I would imagine that Nate just likes how Kurt Thomas matches up with one of the starters for the Rockets.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:29 Jokerman
6:29
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Hottest player on the bench. Just pathetic
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:29 Guest
6:29
[Comment From Phelton Is PhatPhelton Is Phat: ] 
Thanks KJ
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:29 Phelton Is Phat
6:30
The Oregonian: 
Bad Wallace pass, Martin converts: HOU 60-55.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:30 The Oregonian
6:30
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
I'm with ya iron man
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:30 dennyhil
6:30
[Comment From JokermanJokerman: ] 
This aggressiveness is starting to pay off. And should pay off even more as the game goes on.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:30 Jokerman
6:30
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
That was ugly
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:30 kjironman1
6:30
The Oregonian: 
Thomas bails out POR. HOU 60-57.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:30 The Oregonian
6:30
The Oregonian: 
Rockets led by as many as 14 points, now lead by 5, 62-57.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:30 The Oregonian
6:31
The Oregonian: 
Thomas with a silly reach-in foul. C'mon.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:31 The Oregonian
6:31
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
cmon man!
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:31 dennyhil
6:31
The Oregonian: 
Silly.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:31 The Oregonian
6:32
The Oregonian: 
How did Martin not travel on that. And Wallace in hard, HOU 62-59.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:32 The Oregonian
6:32
The Oregonian: 
Is that true? Wallace's second FG only?
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:32 The Oregonian
6:32
The Oregonian: 
Wallace over Parsons, HOU 64-61.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:32 The Oregonian
6:32
[Comment From Phelton Is PhatPhelton Is Phat: ] 
Cmon man! lol
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:32 Phelton Is Phat
6:32
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
I never stck to chat too long, i forget to watch the game...And i got fat fingers that don't type real fast.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:32 kjironman1
6:33
The Oregonian: 
KJ, we already determined, no demerits for typos.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:33 The Oregonian
6:33
[Comment From ThirdMikeThirdMike: ] 
You know its a rough night when Thomas can't hit those top o' the key jumpers.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:33 ThirdMike
6:33
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
Wallace could get that all night
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:33 kjironman1
6:33
The Oregonian: 
agree.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:33 The Oregonian
6:33
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
ok lets go - back to crash
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:33 dennyhil
6:33
The Oregonian: 
Batum in.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:33 The Oregonian
6:33
The Oregonian: 
Felton missed. Disaray.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:33 The Oregonian
6:34
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Pritzbilla > Thomas?
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:34 Guest
6:34
The Oregonian: 
Don't know. Good question.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:34 The Oregonian
6:34
[Comment From Phelton Is PhatPhelton Is Phat: ] 
Fire up the KoolAid truck!
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:34 Phelton Is Phat
6:34
[Comment From yeageryeager: ] 
nic will finish the quarter and tear houstons second unit up and he will also finish the game since he is one of if not the best free throw shooter we got
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:34 yeager
6:34
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
I like Nic and Wallace at the same time
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:34 kjironman1
6:34
The Oregonian: 
KJ, do you compete in Ironman races?

Felton scores, POR 65-64.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:34 The Oregonian
6:34
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Felton missed big surprize
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:34 Guest
6:34
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
nice move ray!
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:34 dennyhil
6:35
The Oregonian: 
Felton now with 11 points and some pain, it looks like.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:35 The Oregonian
6:35
The Oregonian: 
Crawford in for Felton.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:35 The Oregonian
6:35
[Comment From heyoheyo: ] 
I have a question....who gets the rebound if, say, LA tips it out to, say, Felton and Felton runs with it. Does LA get that stat?
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:35 heyo
6:35
The Oregonian: 
I think so, yes.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:35 The Oregonian
6:35
The Oregonian: 
Crawford cold.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:35 The Oregonian
6:36
[Comment From ThirdMikeThirdMike: ] 
It looked like he took a knee to the gut on his last drive.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:36 ThirdMike
6:36
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
Just look at the difference the minute any team has to guard both. Yes i run tri"s and i did hood to coast but im workin alot now
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:36 kjironman1
6:36
The Oregonian: 
Cool. I hope to do some sprint tri races this coming summer.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:36 The Oregonian
6:36
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
he's definitely not bashful - crawford
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:36 dennyhil
6:36
The Oregonian: 
No. Never saw a shot he didn't like. Reminds me of Outlaw.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:36 The Oregonian
6:36
[Comment From heyoheyo: ] 
Is Nic in? What's up?
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:36 heyo
6:37
The Oregonian: 
Nic was in before the break.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:37 The Oregonian
6:37
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
need to get nico back involved in the game.. lets address that on the time out
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:37 dennyhil
6:37
[Comment From Da manDa man: ] 
who is gracing with their presence from the Oregonian?
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:37 Da man
6:38
The Oregonian: 
It's Molly tonight.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:38 The Oregonian
6:38
[Comment From ThirdMikeThirdMike: ] 
Let Nic keep shooting 3s, he seems on tonight.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:38 ThirdMike
6:38
[Comment From Da manDa man: ] 
herro
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:38 Da man
6:38
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
Hi Molly
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:38 kjironman1
6:38
The Oregonian: 
S'up, y'all.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:38 The Oregonian
6:38
The Oregonian: 
See, I'm jiggy.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:38 The Oregonian
6:38
[Comment From ThirdMikeThirdMike: ] 
But I have been loving GWall posting up too.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:38 ThirdMike
6:38
Twitter
jwquick: 
Raymond Felton headed into locker room with trainer Jay Jensen with about 6 minutes left in 3rd. Houston leads 66-65 [via Twitter]
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:38 jwquick
6:39
The Oregonian: 
He's making it work. Wallace at athe line: Make (7 points). Miss.

Tied at 66.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:39 The Oregonian
6:39
[Comment From Phelton Is PhatPhelton Is Phat: ] 
I am all up in there
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:39 Phelton Is Phat
6:39
The Oregonian: 
Wallace gets called for blocking.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:39 The Oregonian
6:39
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
whats with the free throws
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:39 kjironman1
6:39
The Oregonian: 
Game is devolving.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:39 The Oregonian
6:39
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
agreed molly
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:39 dennyhil
6:40
The Oregonian: 
If this is going to be an uptempo team, then be an uptempo team. Tonight, it's not one or the other and that hurts both types of games.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:40 The Oregonian
6:40
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Snowing in Portland
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:40 Guest
6:40
The Oregonian: 
Noooooo.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:40 The Oregonian
6:40
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
If they just lockdown on D they will put this team away
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:40 kjironman1
6:40
The Oregonian: 
Lowry with 24 points: HOU 69-66.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:40 The Oregonian
6:41
[Comment From Phelton Is PhatPhelton Is Phat: ] 
They are an up and down tempo team
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:41 Phelton Is Phat
6:41
The Oregonian: 
HA!
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:41 The Oregonian
6:41
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
bench the craw - he's off
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:41 dennyhil
6:41
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
JC does that way too much
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:41 kjironman1
6:41
The Oregonian: 
He is seated.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:41 The Oregonian
6:41
The Oregonian: 
Y'know who I miss? Pendergraph. Guy kills me.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:41 The Oregonian
6:42
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
lowry is torching the craw
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:42 dennyhil
6:42
[Comment From Phelton Is PhatPhelton Is Phat: ] 
I miss Adelman
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:42 Phelton Is Phat
6:42
The Oregonian: 
How is he doing?
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:42 The Oregonian
6:42
The Oregonian: 
Martin scores, goes to the line. HOU 73-66 now.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:42 The Oregonian
6:42
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
We could have used him this year JP was a beast
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:42 kjironman1
6:42
The Oregonian: 
Kept everyone loose, too. Ferocious and funny a rare combination.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:42 The Oregonian
6:43
The Oregonian: 
Batum hits. Ending a 10-1 HOU run.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:43 The Oregonian
6:43
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
unbelievable
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:43 dennyhil
6:43
The Oregonian: 
Goodl ord. HOU 76-68.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:43 The Oregonian
6:43
The Oregonian: 
LMA with a putback. Needed both hands, though. HOU 76-70.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:43 The Oregonian
6:43
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
you forget smart also.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:43 kjironman1
6:43
The Oregonian: 
I did, and he is. Very.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:43 The Oregonian
6:43
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Wow does everyone have a coldfeet or what?
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:43 Guest
6:44
Twitter
jwquick: 
Felton has returned to bench. They need him back, Lowry is eating Crawford alive [via Twitter]
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:44 jwquick
6:44
The Oregonian: 
Noticed this last night, too, Guest. No one seems to want to shoot.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:44 The Oregonian
6:44
[Comment From yeageryeager: ] 
lets go. play some defense.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:44 yeager
6:44
[Comment From Phelton Is PhatPhelton Is Phat: ] 
KJ is really smart
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:44 Phelton Is Phat
6:44
The Oregonian: 
Portland led 65-65 in this quarter. Sigh.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:44 The Oregonian
6:45
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
get him outta there! crawford
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:45 dennyhil
6:45
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
Thanks Phelton
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:45 kjironman1
6:45
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
crawford is irritating me
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:45 dennyhil
6:45
[Comment From Phelton Is PhatPhelton Is Phat: ] 
Love you man!
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:45 Phelton Is Phat
6:47
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
when he's good he's good - but when he's bad he's REALLY bad..
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:47 dennyhil
6:47
The Oregonian: 
That's why he reminds me of Outlaw.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:47 The Oregonian
6:47
Twitter
jwquick: 
Since Felton left, Houston outscores Portland 12-5, w/Lowry scoring 7 and assisting on a layin off a drive. Houston leads 78-70 w/2:17 in 3 [via Twitter]
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:47 jwquick
6:47
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
We love all true fans around here!
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:47 kjironman1
6:47
The Oregonian: 
We do.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:47 The Oregonian
6:47
The Oregonian: 
Batum at the line: Make: HOU 80-71.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:47 The Oregonian
6:48
The Oregonian: 
Make: HOU 80-72.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:48 The Oregonian
6:48
[Comment From Da manDa man: ] 
how about them Pats????
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:48 Da man
6:48
[Comment From yeageryeager: ] 
crawford has the potential of being a good defender. nice build...hes just had that potential for 11 years now...
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:48 yeager
6:48
The Oregonian: 
Martin scores his 20th point. HOU 82-27 (1:37 3Q).
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:48 The Oregonian
6:48
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
this game is as exciting as watching grass grow...
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:48 dennyhil
6:49
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Who would have thought, Nic is da man!
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:49 Guest
6:49
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
Craig Smith doing a nice job tonight
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:49 kjironman1
6:49
The Oregonian: 
Yep.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:49 The Oregonian
6:49
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
RHINO!!!!!
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:49 dennyhil
6:49
The Oregonian: 
For Portland: Aldridge, Matthews, Batum, Crawford and Smith.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:49 The Oregonian
6:49
[Comment From Da manDa man: ] 
woah, Houston holds a 50 point lead??/ holy #@$%
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:49 Da man
6:49
[Comment From JokermanJokerman: ] 
Need some stops or the offense is meaningless.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:49 Jokerman
6:50
The Oregonian: 
Make that 10: HOU 84-74.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:50 The Oregonian
6:50
The Oregonian: 
Smith at the line: Miss.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:50 The Oregonian
6:50
The Oregonian: 
Aldridge sits.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:50 The Oregonian
6:50
The Oregonian: 
Smith: Miss.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:50 The Oregonian
6:51
The Oregonian: 
Thomas misses a baseline jumper.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:51 The Oregonian
6:51
[Comment From Phelton Is PhatPhelton Is Phat: ] 
We need more COWBELL!
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:51 Phelton Is Phat
6:51
[Comment From Da manDa man: ] 
oh. you did a typo. gave me a heart attack for a sec
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:51 Da man
6:51
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
Another free throw???
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:51 kjironman1
6:51
[Comment From Da manDa man: ] 
how are we losing this badly to this bad of a team??? what quarter?
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:51 Da man
6:51
The Oregonian: 
Almost fourth.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:51 The Oregonian
6:51
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
thomas and smith - twin rhinos
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:51 dennyhil
6:51
[Comment From Da manDa man: ] 
wer'e screwed
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:51 Da man
6:51
[Comment From VeridicalVeridical: ] 
I can't believe the Blazers are losing with Dalembert AND Scola out...
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:51 Veridical
6:51
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Coaching
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:51 Guest
6:52
The Oregonian: 
HOU 84-76, end of third.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:52 The Oregonian
6:53
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Blizzard in Pdx
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:53 Guest
6:53
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
I see Camby on the sidelines walking around. Maybe not as bad as it could be.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:53 kjironman1
6:53
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
Got any new word on Marcus???
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:53 kjironman1
6:53
The Oregonian: 
No. We'll see if Quick or Joe has some info. So weird. I'm used to dealing with Chip Kelly, who WILL NOT talk about injuries. Refreshing, in the NBA.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:53 The Oregonian
6:54
[Comment From blazeprideblazepride: ] 
crawsford sucks on defense and the only reason we have won games is because the other team misses 3 pointers.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:54 blazepride
6:54
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
Where in portland are you. Not snowing on the east side
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:54 kjironman1
6:54
Twitter
jwquick: 
Blazers trail 84-76 entering 4th. Kyle Lowry has 28, Martin 20. For Blazers, Batum has 24. Aldridge 13 [via Twitter]
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:54 jwquick
6:54
The Oregonian: 
Not snowing on the west side, either.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:54 The Oregonian
6:54
The Oregonian: 
Crawford opens the fourth with a lonnnnnng miss.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:54 The Oregonian
6:54
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
Hi Mr Quick
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:54 kjironman1
6:55
[Comment From VeridicalVeridical: ] 
Aldridge needs to step up, he's being defended by HILL for the majority of the game. come on...
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:55 Veridical
6:55
[Comment From blazeprideblazepride: ] 
the other team always shoots well on us , why? because nate sucks as a coach and no one can get out on 3 point shooters.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:55 blazepride
6:55
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
not snowing in oregon city
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:55 dennyhil
6:55
[Comment From ThirdMikeThirdMike: ] 
We need some of our 4th quarter defense
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:55 ThirdMike
6:55
The Oregonian: 
And defensive rebounding. Sheesh.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:55 The Oregonian
6:56
The Oregonian: 
Batum, OR, Crawford with a 3: HOU 86-79.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:56 The Oregonian
6:56
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
We can beat this team with a solid 4th. I know we can do this.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:56 kjironman1
6:56
[Comment From TimTim: ] 
Just started snowing south Salem
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:56 Tim
6:56
The Oregonian: 
Hi, Tim. Thanks.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:56 The Oregonian
6:56
[Comment From bf1bf1: ] 
we're losing this game because of Nate not benching crawford. cant watch anymore.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:56 bf1
6:56
[Comment From blazeprideblazepride: ] 
wow crawford shot a shot on balance. he is junk man.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:56 blazepride
6:57
The Oregonian: 
LMA needs two tries, but scores inside. HOU 86-81. HOUSTON time out.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:57 The Oregonian
6:57
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
La will need to do more of that right there
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:57 kjironman1
6:57
[Comment From yeageryeager: ] 
portlands got this
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:57 yeager
6:57
The Oregonian: 
Yeager, I have a good feeling, too. So, how was breakfast?
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:57 The Oregonian
6:58
[Comment From blazeprideblazepride: ] 
remember being down by 3 with 32 seconds against orlando. nate doesn''t tell his team not to foul and we lose the game. NATE sucks as coach.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:58 blazepride
6:58
[Comment From bf1bf1: ] 
hurry back felton crawford is horribe
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:58 bf1
6:58
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
Houston will fold if we just make then think they will.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:58 kjironman1
6:59
The Oregonian: 
They seem kind of fragile. And tired.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:59 The Oregonian
6:59
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
lets see if pdx can come out of the time out with some assertiveness
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:59 dennyhil
6:59
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
Felton is in
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:59 kjironman1
6:59
[Comment From bf1bf1: ] 
felton yes!!
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:59 bf1
6:59
[Comment From blazeprideblazepride: ] 
everyone knows crawford is really streaky. he is a bad pick up for a team that needs consistency.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:59 blazepride
6:59
The Oregonian: 
Batum with a miss inside, gets the OR.
Saturday January 14, 2012 6:59 The Oregonian
7:00
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
I don't see why nate awards craw with all these minutes
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:00 dennyhil
7:00
The Oregonian: 
LMA inside.

HOU 86-83 (8:52 4Q).
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:00 The Oregonian
7:01
[Comment From ClancyClancy: ] 
In Drain been snowing about hour
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:01 Clancy
7:01
The Oregonian: 
Love Drain.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:01 The Oregonian
7:01
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
LA can win this game for the Blazers. He needs to do it this year.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:01 kjironman1
7:01
[Comment From blazeprideblazepride: ] 
they should get rid of crawford for some defense.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:01 blazepride
7:01
[Comment From yeageryeager: ] 
its sunday. no six am breakfast today. the cooks get the morning off. just pastries and cereal at seven, but brunch goes down at 10!
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:01 yeager
7:01
The Oregonian: 
Nice.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:01 The Oregonian
7:01
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
No one on the floor can guard him or wallace for that matter
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:01 kjironman1
7:02
The Oregonian: 
Wallace back in. Smith sits. 11 points.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:02 The Oregonian
7:02
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
Ive been to drain...
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:02 dennyhil
7:02
[Comment From yeageryeager: ] 
Crawford this year overall has been a plus. He will hit some big shots and he will miss them too, but he will take them with confidence and we need someone like that.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:02 yeager
7:02
The Oregonian: 
Inside eight minutes. Felton with a scoop: HOU 88-85.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:02 The Oregonian
7:02
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
Good job Craig the rhino
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:02 kjironman1
7:02
[Comment From Da manDa man: ] 
how is wallace doing. have not seen the name mentioned much
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:02 Da man
7:02
The Oregonian: 
Not his best game so far. Lot of time left (7:26).
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:02 The Oregonian
7:03
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
good d lets go
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:03 dennyhil
7:03
The Oregonian: 
Batum with a BIG 3, 6-of-7 for 3 tonight. HOU 90-88.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:03 The Oregonian
7:03
The Oregonian: 
Rudy who?
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:03 The Oregonian
7:04
The Oregonian: 
Nic also draws an offensive foul. Tremendous run. Got Martin to push off.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:04 The Oregonian
7:04
The Oregonian: 
Blazers can tie or lead thanks to Batum.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:04 The Oregonian
7:04
[Comment From blazeprideblazepride: ] 
felton turnover what else is new.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:04 blazepride
7:04
[Comment From blazeprideblazepride: ] 
BATUM!!!!
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:04 blazepride
7:04
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
NIC!
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:04 kjironman1
7:04
[Comment From ThirdMikeThirdMike: ] 
I said it 20 minutes ago, Batum needs to shoot more 3s
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:04 ThirdMike
7:04
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
nics proving hes a starter
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:04 dennyhil
7:04
[Comment From ClancyClancy: ] 
Why do you wan him to take the big shot when he is a horribl shooter, should have got Reddick, Caron Butler
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:04 Clancy
7:05
The Oregonian: 
Crawford at the line: Make. Make. Make. Blazers lead 9-90 (6:19)
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:05 The Oregonian
7:05
The Oregonian: 
Crawford missed a three in front of the Houston bench and then got the free throws, which he made. Big.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:05 The Oregonian
7:05
[Comment From yeageryeager: ] 
i love how this team has so many parts. camby goes down and rhino steps in big. Blazers have been doing a very good job these past few years with their spare tires
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:05 yeager
7:06
[Comment From blazeprideblazepride: ] 
Aldridge is a Wussy , he can never get deep position.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:06 blazepride
7:06
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
Lead!
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:06 kjironman1
7:06
[Comment From BindyBindy: ] 
Soft spot
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:06 Bindy
7:06
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
stupid foul on the craw
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:06 dennyhil
7:06
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
Houston will fold!
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:06 kjironman1
7:06
[Comment From ThirdMikeThirdMike: ] 
I think all you Crawford haters will change your mind later in the season.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:06 ThirdMike
7:06
[Comment From yeageryeager: ] 
hes not a horrible shooter. look at his fourth quarter stats hes shooting like 60% this year. no other blazer compares to him in the fourth. its his other 3 quarters he needs to work on
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:06 yeager
7:06
[Comment From yeageryeager: ] 
did he get fouled at the three line?
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:06 yeager
7:06
The Oregonian: 
He did. Crawford was fouled in front of the Houston bench. Got to shoot three FT, made all three. Batum with 27 by the way.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:06 The Oregonian
7:07
[Comment From blazeprideblazepride: ] 
Gerald is so money!!! so pissed off when they were thinking of trading him.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:07 blazepride
7:07
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
8-0 run by portland lets pull it out!
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:07 dennyhil
7:07
[Comment From yeageryeager: ] 
career high for batum tonight lets go!!! 4 more!
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:07 yeager
7:07
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Hey blaze, I see so much positive coming out of your comments.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:07 Guest
7:07
[Comment From bf1bf1: ] 
I hope I can change my mind about crawford.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:07 bf1
7:07
[Comment From ClancyClancy: ] 
For being a 2 yes he's a poor shooter
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:07 Clancy
7:07
[Comment From yeageryeager: ] 
agree thirdmike I dont hate any blazer. hes a good player other teams were trying to pay him way more then us to get him
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:07 yeager
7:08
[Comment From blazeprideblazepride: ] 
oops you didnt see my last comment huh?
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:08 blazepride
7:08
The Oregonian: 
The Aldridge is a wussy comment?
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:08 The Oregonian
7:08
The Oregonian: 
Blazers 93-90, again.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:08 The Oregonian
7:08
[Comment From go dawgsgo dawgs: ] 
crawford doesn't do a whole lot for me.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:08 go dawgs
7:08
[Comment From ThirdMikeThirdMike: ] 
Knowing how easily Blazer fans fall in love with their players, Crawford will be a favorite when he gets streaky. The long offseason messed with almost everyone's shot.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:08 ThirdMike
7:08
[Comment From yeageryeager: ] 
yea but long term 4+ first round draft picks is big. especially with this new CBA i love GA and glad we didnt either, but i wouldnt have been mad if they did. well too upset
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:08 yeager
7:08
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
batum shakalaka!
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:08 dennyhil
7:09
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
Crawford is doing exactly what we need. Teams have to respect him or he will burn them. It openrest of the floor. We have already seen him take and make big shots. when he remembers to find an open man we do well.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:09 kjironman1
7:09
The Oregonian: 
Crawford steal.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:09 The Oregonian
7:09
The Oregonian: 
Batum with an offensive foul.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:09 The Oregonian
7:10
The Oregonian: 
Wallace breaks up an entry pass and Blazers steal.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:10 The Oregonian
7:10
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
bad pass by crash
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:10 dennyhil
7:10
[Comment From blazeprideblazepride: ] 
He needs to play like the end of last season. L.A. seems like he doesn't want to be tough down low only on few occasions. He can though if he tries.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:10 blazepride
7:10
[Comment From yeageryeager: ] 
2s arent generally 'good shooters' but they are supposed to make tough shots, and JC does that. most 2s dont shoot 50%
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:10 yeager
7:10
The Oregonian: 
"Next he'll be selling the popcorn!" TV guy on Batum.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:10 The Oregonian
7:10
The Oregonian: 
Silly POR turnover.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:10 The Oregonian
7:10
The Oregonian: 
Jeez. It's a scrum.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:10 The Oregonian
7:10
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
LA cannot disappear tonight
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:10 kjironman1
7:11
[Comment From blazeprideblazepride: ] 
Can you imagine how Good Aldridge would be if he played as tough as Crash?
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:11 blazepride
7:11
[Comment From HordelHordel: ] 
Score and time anyone?? PLEASE!
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:11 Hordel
7:11
The Oregonian: 
Sorry: POR 93-HOU 90 (4:00 4thQ).
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:11 The Oregonian
7:11
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
looked like a group hug down there...
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:11 dennyhil
7:11
[Comment From HordelHordel: ] 
Thank you!!
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:11 Hordel
7:11
The Oregonian: 
No worries. Need the reminder sometimes.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:11 The Oregonian
7:12
The Oregonian: 
Dalembert over Wallace: POR 93-92.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:12 The Oregonian
7:12
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
We could have a 10 point lead right now
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:12 kjironman1
7:12
[Comment From blazeprideblazepride: ] 
If L.A. had a look on his face like Crash does. Which says Im not getting denied!!!!!!
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:12 blazepride
7:12
The Oregonian: 
Good lord. Another Batum block. No. 4 of the night. Unreal.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:12 The Oregonian
7:12
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
Bad shot
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:12 kjironman1
7:12
[Comment From JokermanJokerman: ] 
BATUUUUUUUUUUUUM!
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:12 Jokerman
7:13
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
batum is incredible
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:13 dennyhil
7:13
[Comment From blazeprideblazepride: ] 
YEAH !! BATUM AND CRAWFORD SAVE!!!!
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:13 blazepride
7:13
The Oregonian: 
Like a hockey goaltender playing "on his head." This is quite something.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:13 The Oregonian
7:13
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
Nic is having the great defensive perfomance we need right now
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:13 kjironman1
7:13
The Oregonian: 
He's the defensive stud. Kobe stopper, back in the day.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:13 The Oregonian
7:13
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
I've never seen a more graceful athlete than datum.. serious, we better not ever lose him
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:13 dennyhil
7:13
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
I was tough on him today on the comment boards,
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:13 kjironman1
7:14
The Oregonian: 
KJ, your deal, IMO, is not unreasonable. You have opinions, but you back them. Right? Right. Wrong? Wrong. But you have reasons. Not whiny.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:14 The Oregonian
7:14
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
meant to say batum
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:14 dennyhil
7:14
The Oregonian: 
No problems with typos.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:14 The Oregonian
7:14
[Comment From ShermanSherman: ] 
We need to score some points to close it out too.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:14 Sherman
7:14
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
auto correct got me
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:14 dennyhil
7:14
The Oregonian: 
Hate that.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:14 The Oregonian
7:15
[Comment From Da manDa man: ] 
BATTUUUUUMMMMSHAKALAKA
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:15 Da man
7:15
[Comment From ChipHChipH: ] 
Be careful on the roads
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:15 ChipH
7:15
The Oregonian: 
Good tip.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:15 The Oregonian
7:15
The Oregonian: 
POR 93-92 (2:43 4Q).
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:15 The Oregonian
7:15
[Comment From Da manDa man: ] 
auto correct destroys me sometimes. anyone watching Brady kill the broncos
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:15 Da man
7:16
[Comment From blazeprideblazepride: ] 
L.A. needs to man up and take it to the hole hard. No excuses. but he will just sit outside probably.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:16 blazepride
7:16
The Oregonian: 
Matthews made a hard shot. 1-5 before he just scored.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:16 The Oregonian
7:16
The Oregonian: 
FG fourth: HOU 19 percent; POR 44 percent.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:16 The Oregonian
7:16
The Oregonian: 
Down to two minutes left, Blazers on a 10-2 run.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:16 The Oregonian
7:16
[Comment From yeageryeager: ] 
we got this
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:16 yeager
7:16
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
we needed that
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:16 kjironman1
7:16
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
nice bank shot
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:16 dennyhil
7:16
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
We are going to pull this out just watch
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:16 kjironman1
7:17
The Oregonian: 
Lowry brings the Rockets to 94-95 Portland.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:17 The Oregonian
7:17
[Comment From BindyBindy: ] 
Don't count out Tebow
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:17 Bindy
7:17
[Comment From blazeprideblazepride: ] 
BATUM WIDE OPEN!!!
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:17 blazepride
7:17
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
dont choke!
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:17 dennyhil
7:17
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
At least im hoping so.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:17 kjironman1
7:17
The Oregonian: 
Batum steal, LA deflects pass.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:17 The Oregonian
7:18
The Oregonian: 
95-94 POR, :56 remains.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:18 The Oregonian
7:18
[Comment From HordelHordel: ] 
NOOOO
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:18 Hordel
7:18
[Comment From yeageryeager: ] 
we got this stay positive....BELIEVE
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:18 yeager
7:18
[Comment From blazeprideblazepride: ] 
GOOD D LA!!!
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:18 blazepride
7:18
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
Stupid shot. Bad selection. forced. that will not work. Good time out by nate. got to score this tme down
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:18 kjironman1
7:18
[Comment From Phelton Is PhatPhelton Is Phat: ] 
Almost Stip City Time!
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:18 Phelton Is Phat
7:18
[Comment From ThirdMikeThirdMike: ] 
we HAVE to score on this possesion.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:18 ThirdMike
7:18
[Comment From blazeprideblazepride: ] 
NATE is dumb? why such a high pick and roll?
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:18 blazepride
7:18
[Comment From yeageryeager: ] 
STIP CITY YEA!!!! lol
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:18 yeager
7:19
[Comment From go dawgsgo dawgs: ] 
i'm glad evvveerrrryone in here is a coach.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:19 go dawgs
7:19
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
Stip is that you bro???
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:19 kjironman1
7:19
[Comment From Phelton Is PhatPhelton Is Phat: ] 
:D
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:19 Phelton Is Phat
7:19
[Comment From yeageryeager: ] 
crawford pick and roll with LA kick out to batum in the corner for the THREEE
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:19 yeager
7:19
[Comment From ThirdMikeThirdMike: ] 
LMA is still our go to guy. get them to double, Kick to Batum. Watch him swish it from 3.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:19 ThirdMike
7:19
[Comment From blazeprideblazepride: ] 
Dalembearface has 5 fouls post up L>A, nate makes no sense,
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:19 blazepride
7:19
[Comment From Phelton Is PhatPhelton Is Phat: ] 
Sup KJ... hehe
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:19 Phelton Is Phat
7:19
The Oregonian: 
Wallace, Aldridge, Matthews, Felton and Batum for Portland.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:19 The Oregonian
7:20
[Comment From yeageryeager: ] 
thats what I forsee... lol
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:20 yeager
7:20
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
I knew you didnt leave
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:20 kjironman1
7:20
The Oregonian: 
Matthews miss. Houston ball. Lowry for 3: Hits. HOU 97-95 (30.8 4Q).
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:20 The Oregonian
7:20
[Comment From HordelHordel: ] 
HERE WE GO PORTLAND HERE WE GO!!!
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:20 Hordel
7:20
[Comment From Phelton Is PhatPhelton Is Phat: ] 
I will stop for a beer someday....
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:20 Phelton Is Phat
7:20
[Comment From ChipHChipH: ] 
Duncan donuts just delivered to blazers locker room
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:20 ChipH
7:20
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
wide open 3 by the hottest player on their team...
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:20 dennyhil
7:21
[Comment From Phelton Is PhatPhelton Is Phat: ] 
They deleted me*sniff*
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:21 Phelton Is Phat
7:21
[Comment From blazeprideblazepride: ] 
HIGH PICK AND ROLL AGAIN? STUPID STUPID... why? L.A. is too scared to shoot from out there now.. MAn NATE IS SO BAD!!!
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:21 blazepride
7:21
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
Got tickets this year?
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:21 kjironman1
7:21
The Oregonian: 
Don't need 'em. Do you go?
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:21 The Oregonian
7:21
[Comment From yeageryeager: ] 
dagger...damn lowry is nasty this year
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:21 yeager
7:21
[Comment From blazeprideblazepride: ] 
AND felton sucks on defense.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:21 blazepride
7:22
The Oregonian: 
LMA hits. WE're tied at :22.9 97-97
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:22 The Oregonian
7:22
[Comment From Da manDa man: ] 
is anyone watching Brady dismantle the Broncs?
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:22 Da man
7:22
[Comment From Da manDa man: ] 
score and time please
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:22 Da man
7:22
[Comment From Phelton Is PhatPhelton Is Phat: ] 
Nope...Moved north
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:22 Phelton Is Phat
7:22
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
smooth aldridge smooth
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:22 dennyhil
7:22
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
I go when i can. work lots but i get there
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:22 kjironman1
7:22
[Comment From blazeprideblazepride: ] 
did anyone see how far felton was off on lowery? wow, felton is bad on d, I though dre couldn't get out on shooters.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:22 blazepride
7:22
[Comment From yeageryeager: ] 
FOUL to give?
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:22 yeager
7:23
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
felton slipped on that pass, lucky it wasn't a turn over
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:23 dennyhil
7:23
[Comment From yeageryeager: ] 
lockdown D
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:23 yeager
7:23
The Oregonian: 
Again: 97-97 (22.9 4Q).
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:23 The Oregonian
7:23
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
Got to put nic on lowry
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:23 kjironman1
7:23
[Comment From blazeprideblazepride: ] 
they will have a wide open shot. this is the problem with portland right now.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:23 blazepride
7:23
[Comment From yeageryeager: ] 
turnover dunk fast break blazers WIN lets go!
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:23 yeager
7:23
The Oregonian: 
Houston has the ball. Blazers with a foul to give.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:23 The Oregonian
7:24
The Oregonian: 
I say use it now.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:24 The Oregonian
7:24
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
get a stop - swish a 2 - get on da plane
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:24 dennyhil
7:24
The Oregonian: 
Lowry misses. OT.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:24 The Oregonian
7:24
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
OT
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:24 kjironman1
7:24
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
OT BABY!!!!!!!!
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:24 dennyhil
7:24
[Comment From blazeprideblazepride: ] 
GOOD D FELTON!!!!!
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:24 blazepride
7:26
Twitter
jwquick: 
OT in Houston. Lowry misses jumper at buzzer after Aldridge ties it at 97 with 22.7 secs. Both teams playing 4th game in 5 nights [via Twitter]
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:26 jwquick
7:27
[Comment From yeageryeager: ] 
go for the steal hard and if you Foul oh well
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:27 yeager
7:27
[Comment From yeageryeager: ] 
NICE
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:27 yeager
7:27
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
Felton pretty good D
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:27 kjironman1
7:27
[Comment From ThirdMikeThirdMike: ] 
I'm VERY happy with overtime
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:27 ThirdMike
7:27
[Comment From BindyBindy: ] 
Love for Felton, it's a miracle
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:27 Bindy
7:27
[Comment From blazeprideblazepride: ] 
everyone loves raymond
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:27 blazepride
7:27
[Comment From yeageryeager: ] 
felton has always been known as a pretty good defender. cant hate him for botched assignments every once in a blue moon. He comes out on top most of the time
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:27 yeager
7:27
[Comment From ThirdMikeThirdMike: ] 
I think we got this on lock, LMA made his clutch shot, he will score at least 6 during OT.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:27 ThirdMike
7:27
[Comment From AntraxxAntraxx: ] 
Let's see how our team handles OT
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:27 Antraxx
7:27
[Comment From JokermanJokerman: ] 
More time for Batum to pad his stats. Hopefully.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:27 Jokerman
7:28
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
Nate has got to go for the win here. Playb the players. No time to be tired now
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:28 kjironman1
7:28
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Switch it to overdrive Blazers!
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:28 Guest
7:29
[Comment From yeageryeager: ] 
blazers had momentum in fourth let s go
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:29 yeager
7:29
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
why is crawford in there?
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:29 dennyhil
7:29
[Comment From ChipHChipH: ] 
Happy with ot we should be on plane
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:29 ChipH
7:29
[Comment From yeageryeager: ] 
i would like nic to do that. he has been a fantasy bust for me this year till tonight lol
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:29 yeager
7:29
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
way to sky batum
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:29 dennyhil
7:29
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
Ok im watchin the game. back in a bit
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:29 kjironman1
7:29
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
way to fight la
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:29 dennyhil
7:29
[Comment From blazeprideblazepride: ] 
On those hook shots L>A never goes to the hoop he always falls back. sign of wussness,.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:29 blazepride
7:29
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
you've got to make your freethrows
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:29 dennyhil
7:31
Twitter
jwquick: 
Aldridge has All-Star stats (20-9) but is not having All-Star night. Missed lot of big-time shots that stars have to make [via Twitter]
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:31 jwquick
7:31
[Comment From blazeprideblazepride: ] 
CRASH!!!!!!
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:31 blazepride
7:31
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
way to crash!
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:31 dennyhil
7:31
[Comment From Phelton Is PhlatPhelton Is Phlat: ] 
Oh the drama!
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:31 Phelton Is Phlat
7:31
[Comment From JokermanJokerman: ] 
Lowry has to be close to being fouled out by now....
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:31 Jokerman
7:31
[Comment From AntraxxAntraxx: ] 
Can we please get better shots than this
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:31 Antraxx
7:31
[Comment From Da manDa man: ] 
blazepride, do you play basketball professionally and or in a semi pro league?
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:31 Da man
7:31
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
GJ Wallace
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:31 Guest
7:32
The Oregonian: 
Crawford to LA, misses, and offensive foul. 3-on-one goes for naught.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:32 The Oregonian
7:32
The Oregonian: 
nought?
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:32 The Oregonian
7:32
The Oregonian: 
Not.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:32 The Oregonian
7:32
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
bad pass by craw
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:32 dennyhil
7:32
[Comment From blazeprideblazepride: ] 
LA so soft what was that?
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:32 blazepride
7:32
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
nary
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:32 dennyhil
7:32
[Comment From yeageryeager: ] 
lets go Portland pull this out! we need it
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:32 yeager
7:32
[Comment From JokermanJokerman: ] 
Ugh. Just like the end of the 4th quarter. Can't capitalize on turn-overs and put this one away.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:32 Jokerman
7:33
[Comment From kjironman1kjironman1: ] 
One more pass and we score
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:33 kjironman1
7:33
[Comment From blazeprideblazepride: ] 
L.A looks so nervous all the time!!!
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:33 blazepride
7:33
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
LMA is not smart!!
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:33 Guest
7:33
[Comment From BindyBindy: ] 
Nada
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:33 Bindy
7:33
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Soo sad
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:33 Guest
7:34
The Oregonian: 
HOU 101, POR 100 (1:20 OT).
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:34 The Oregonian
7:34
[Comment From Phelton Is PhlatPhelton Is Phlat: ] 
This is getting exciting!
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:34 Phelton Is Phlat
7:34
[Comment From blazeprideblazepride: ] 
CMON BLAZERS!!!!!!!!
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:34 blazepride
7:35
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
wallace looks hurt
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:35 dennyhil
7:35
[Comment From blazeprideblazepride: ] 
greaT D L.A!!!!
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:35 blazepride
7:35
[Comment From BindyBindy: ] 
Hustle hustle
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:35 Bindy
7:35
[Comment From blazeprideblazepride: ] 
see that look LA had on the block.. wish he had that look on offense.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:35 blazepride
7:35
[Comment From AntraxxAntraxx: ] 
why aren't we going to Batum anymore
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:35 Antraxx
7:36
[Comment From Phelton Is PhlatPhelton Is Phlat: ] 
Some serious coaching going on here
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:36 Phelton Is Phlat
7:36
[Comment From blazeprideblazepride: ] 
cuz nate sucks. he should of ran so many plays for a hot batum. but nate lets hot players go cold.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:36 blazepride
7:36
[Comment From dennyhildennyhil: ] 
batum had a game winning alley oop last year
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:36 dennyhil
7:36
[Comment From ThirdMikeThirdMike: ] 
Good game either way. Don't be too upset if we lose guys. We don't have Camby, and we are still a lock for the playoffs. Doing well in the playoffs is all that really matters,
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:36 ThirdMike
7:37
The Oregonian: 
Inside 50 seconds in OT. Time out: HOU 101, POR 100.
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:37 The Oregonian
7:37
[Comment From blazeprideblazepride: ] 
Felton can't shoot, dang it!!
Saturday January 14, 2012 7:37 blazepride