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Denver vs Portland game thread
Well here it is, another rematch with the Nuggets. Earlier this season Denver punked Portland by about 40 points, and now its time to determine if Portland has improved enough to stay in the same arena.
Key Matchups:
Zach vs Kenyon Martin- The last time these two faced up, Zach was not very healthy and got housed. I don't think that will happen this time.
Carmello vs the many small forwards of Portland-A bad matchup for Portland, but Carmello is stoppable. Ruben might be helpful here, but Carmello has a little size on him.
Guards-Toss up. Guard matchup is pretty even, Earl Watson is getting more playing time, you have to stop that guy from getting open 3's. With Andre Miller just stop his penetration and your are pretty well set.
Center-No Marcus Camby tonigh, which means not as much shot blocking in the center for Denver. The inside should be there for the Blazers to attack tonight. Pryzbilla and Ratliff can't allow a letdown vs Franciso Elston. Elston is actually a fairly good center for a backup, he has some solid skills, but he is not as big as a shot blocker as Camby.
Bench: Portland needs scoring off its bench, probably going to need good games from everybody to have a chance. They cannot afford a few bench players to come through with doughnuts in the scoring column.
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01-25-2006, 08:08 PM
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Re: Denver vs Portland game thread
Pryzbilla says GET THAT CRAP OUTA HERE!
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01-25-2006, 08:09 PM
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LOL! He swatted Miller again! 
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01-25-2006, 08:13 PM
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Apparently you has to see it to believe it . . . I'm listening on radio. Was it as good as Wheels said?
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01-25-2006, 08:21 PM
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Re: Denver vs Portland game thread
props to nate mcmillan, he can really teach a team to pass.
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01-25-2006, 08:32 PM
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Apparently you has to see it to believe it . . . I'm listening on radio. Was it as good as Wheels said?
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Yes it was one of those plays where they through it to Dixon on the side of the key and he no look touch passed over his shoulder to Joel who monster dunked it!
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what the hell, you all look like the freaking pistons out there.
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Re: Denver vs Portland game thread
What's the deal with Linas Kleiza? Is he trying to make us sorry for trading him?
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What's the deal with Linas Kleiza? Is he trying to make us sorry for trading him?
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It always work out that way doesn't it . . . former player or draft pick haunts old team . . .
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why are you guys not on pace to win 60 games? geez.
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Nice run by the Nuggets, it looks like Nate brought back in the "Veterans" to bring some composure back to the team finally. Sebastien looked lost out there.
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HOLY GUACAMOLE! ALLEYOOP to Ratliff was totally off the hook!
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HOLY GUACAMOLE! ALLEYOOP to Ratliff was totally off the hook!
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I agree... wow I didn't know theo could do that.
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01-25-2006, 08:59 PM
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I like how Kenyon has been sucking it up, and then he finally gets an easy dunk, and stares down the bench like he is dominating...
But wow, this is a complete 180 from the last Nugget game.....so far.
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