Utah - Portland Game Thread.

[nuraman00]

7 PM PST
8 PM MST

I was up late and was still thinking of watching yesterday's game late at night, but kept on being occupied.

I'll be here today though.

 

[Sackataters]

I'm in. My son and I nearly drove up to see this one at the Rose Garden. Plan fell through though.

 

[Sackataters]

You used to/ maybe still do have a healthy respect for the Blazers, no? I might be wrong, but didn't you post on their board some?

 

[nuraman00]

You used to/ maybe still do have a healthy respect for the Blazers, no? I might be wrong, but didn't you post on their board some?

Yes.

From the late 80s to the mid 2000s:

22 straight years in the playoffs for Portland, 21 for Utah.

Plus they met 6 times in the playoffs.

 

[nuraman00]

It's similar to what Dallas and San Antonio have done the past 10-15 years. A good streak of consistency, plus playoffs battles.

 

[nuraman00]

I remember a few years ago, Okur had 27 points against Portland in one game. Then 3 weeks later, at Portland, he has 4 points on 1-8 shooting (approximate).

 

[Sackataters]

I liked the Brian Grant, Wallace, Pippen, Sabonis incarnation. I always liked Rasheed and Sabonis. I still can remember that series against LA. They had it, right there.

 

[nuraman00]

Jefferson's first shot is in the middle, slightly toward the right. LOL.

 

[nuraman00]

Both teams are attacking the mediocre defenses, and getting in the paint.

 

[Sackataters]

I'm not sure what is up with Jamal lately. Seems like he is losing favor with Tye. There were a few games where he was uncharacteristically jacking up shots...not sure if that is what angered coach.

 

[nuraman00]

Jefferson to a cutting Millsap.

 

[nuraman00]

Foye for 3.

 

[Sackataters]

What are the odds that Foye is back next year.

 

[nuraman00]

Tinsley with a floater.

 

[nuraman00]

What are the odds that Foye is back next year.

Depends on what teams have space, and which teams need guards.

I'll make a note of this at the end of the year, to try and estimate his suitors.

 

[Sackataters]

Good to see Marvin. More please

 

[nuraman00]

Foye could probably help a team like Indiana, Memphis, or Atlanta, depending on how much they offer.

 

[Sackataters]

An involved Marvin would be huge going forward.

 

[Sackataters]

Foye could probably help a team like Indiana, Memphis, or Atlanta, depending on how much they offer.

Right, his performance is almost a mixed blessing as his stock soars. Someone on another forum said Korver trumps Randy. I think Randy is more versatile.

 

[nuraman00]

An involved Marvin would be huge going forward.

What he does on defense, against Batum, is probably more important than his offense, for today's game.