Denver at Portland

Don_eMOCION#31 · Post #1 » by **Don_eMOCION#31** » Mon Feb 4, 2008 4:40 pm

Key Matchup:

v.

Is Yakhouba able to stop Roy?

Last Meeting: Dec 21, 2007, L 96-99
Camby, Martin and Nene were all out. Melo recorded 34 and 12.

Denver: 28-18
Camby/Najera probable.
Nene had a benign testicular tumor removed on January 14th. Should return 8-10 weeks from that date.
Chucky Atkins is out 2 months with a sports hernia.

Keys to winning:
Stop the opponent and run the break. (Give Kleiza the ball)

Last 5 Games:
W Charlotte
W Memphis
L New Orleans
L Dallas
W New Jersey

Portland: 27-19
Greg Oden - Out for season
Darius Miles - Knee

Last 5 Games:
W New York
L Cleveland
W Atlanta
L Houston
L New Orleans

If The Playoffs Started Today:

2 vs 7

Piranha · Post #2 » by **Piranha** » Mon Feb 4, 2008 4:49 pm

where do you see Camby listed as probable? I came here trolling for info for my fantasy hoops team before deadline. All I've seen on most internet sites is questionable.

Sure sounds like he wants to play though.

Would be a shame if both teams couldn't go at it full strength.

Don_eMOCION#31 · Post #3 » by **Don_eMOCION#31** » Mon Feb 4, 2008 4:55 pm

Piranha wrote:Would be a shame if both teams couldn't go at it full strength.

someone in denver is allways injured or has a sweeling or something else. even if you know it just 5 min before the game starts. they wont be at full strength for sure.

EDIT: best thing was when everything was fine against the bobcats and a half hour before the game started news came up that camby and najera wouldn't play

djtruebeliever · Post #4 » by **djtruebeliever** » Mon Feb 4, 2008 6:35 pm

without Camby in this game, I don't particularly like the Nuggets' chances. at least we'll have Kmart for sure. *knocks on wood* *crosses fingers* *tosses a dwarf* *rubs rabbit foot* *does a shot of whiskey*

black06eclipse · Post #5 » by **black06eclipse** » Mon Feb 4, 2008 8:51 pm

i think the last time we played Portland Melo had to play center with Camby, Kmart, and Nene out.

will we ever play the Blazers being even 80% close to healthy?

a winnable game tho with the Melo and AI duo. at least we have a chance with our top 2 guys.

L-Burna89 · Post #6 » by **L-Burna89** » Mon Feb 4, 2008 9:02 pm

black06eclipse wrote:will we ever play the Blazers being even 80% close to healthy?

The last time that we did, we absolutely murdered them. We've always seemed to have their number....but no matter what, it's going to be hard to win against anyone in this league if half your team is out.

denvers_finest · Post #7 » by **denvers_finest** » Mon Feb 4, 2008 9:53 pm

Need to get a W tonight. Huge game against the Jazz later this week, it would be great if we could sweep the two game set, and take back control of the division.

Will be tough without Camby(not sure if he is expected to play), but as I recall, last time K-Mart played against Aldridge, he did an outstanding job of denying him the ball, and getting him to take tough shots when he did get it. I think if we can limit LA, we will get the W tonight.

JRMelo15 · Post #8 » by **JRMelo15** » Mon Feb 4, 2008 10:08 pm

Fak the Jail Blazers, we gotta get a win today, step up and play D on Roy and Outlaw, he always seems to make big shots down the stretch for them against us. Camby seems to be out for this game, Hunter steps in again :clap:

Jack wore plaid · Post #9 » by **Jack wore plaid** » Mon Feb 4, 2008 10:53 pm

Jailblazers is a nice touch. 6 years ago called and wants it's punchline back. I hope Blazer fans have more class than to call you guys Thuggets or something.

In all seriousness I think Denver will get this one tonight. Portland is really struggling from the field, and with no inside game to speak of, if our perimeter guys aren't hitting open jumpers we don't fair too well. I have also heard James Jones might not play tonight because his knee is acting up. Brandon Roy still has extremely swollen fingers too.

Good luck the rest of the way

DNIsLeGiT · Post #10 » by **DNIsLeGiT** » Mon Feb 4, 2008 11:15 pm

This is a big game for us, last time we were up there we almost won without camby and kenyon,hopefully those two can go tonight or else gotta hope hunter will step up again, melo and ai needs to have a big game for us and hopefully we'll shut them down from the perimeter.

CanNugget · Post #11 » by **CanNugget** » Mon Feb 4, 2008 11:31 pm

It's probably in the last game thread but i really dont wanna look through it. How did hunter play last game?? what were his baskets like, shot selection, defense, etc..

EGame · Post #12 » by **EGame** » Mon Feb 4, 2008 11:59 pm

L-Burna89 wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

The last time that we did, we absolutely murdered them. We've always seemed to have their number....but no matter what, it's going to be hard to win against anyone in this league if half your team is out.

Not to be a troll, but in the second meeting between these two teams, you had all of your starters and we still beat you by 11. Nothing big, but I am just saying that when at least your normal starters were healthy, we were able to grab the W.

Anyway good luck to you guys. This is a huge game for both teams, and may the best team win in a great, injury free game.

PDXKnight · Post #13 » by **PDXKnight** » Tue Feb 5, 2008 12:37 am

AIMelo15 wrote:Fak the Jail Blazers, we gotta get a win today, step up and play D on Roy and Outlaw, he always seems to make big shots down the stretch for them against us. Camby seems to be out for this game, Hunter steps in again

That's against almost everyone this season. Outlaw is money down the stretch and has really become a big time player this season. In fact, Roy and outlaw are our two main guys in crunch time, but the nuggets would be hard pressed to stop both of them because if denver focuses on them, LA, Blake, Jones, Frye, Jack, ect. will hit shots. These division matchups are always fun to watch so it should be entertaining. Here's to an exciting, Injury free matchup! :beer:

denvers_finest · Post #14 » by **denvers_finest** » Tue Feb 5, 2008 12:45 am

Oden2 wrote:That's against almost everyone this season. Outlaw is money down the stretch and has really become a big time player this season. In fact, Roy and outlaw are our two main guys in crunch time, but the nuggets would be hard pressed to stop both of them because if denver focuses on them, LA, Blake, Jones, Frye, Jack, ect. will hit shots. These division matchups are always fun to watch so it should be entertaining. Here's to an exciting, Injury free matchup!

Well, maybe thats because you have 7 guys on the court

Seriously though, should be a good game. I actually think the teams match up pretty well against each other. Portland has been great at home this year, so I hope the Nuggets come to play. Should be a good game.

leaguegod692 · Post #15 » by **leaguegod692** » Tue Feb 5, 2008 1:11 am

camby is out

JRMelo15 · Post #16 » by **JRMelo15** » Tue Feb 5, 2008 2:08 am

leaguegod692 wrote:camby is out

any confirmation? Rotoworld doesn't even have it yet. Says he's just questionable.

leaguegod692 · Post #17 » by **leaguegod692** » Tue Feb 5, 2008 2:28 am

confirmed on the radio

JRMelo15 · Post #18 » by **JRMelo15** » Tue Feb 5, 2008 2:51 am

leaguegod692 wrote:confirmed on the radio

Damn...well at least Hunter is a smarter player on offense...

almost famous · Post #19 » by **almost famous** » Tue Feb 5, 2008 2:58 am

This injury situation is really making me sick...

Powder Blue · Post #20 » by **Powder Blue** » Tue Feb 5, 2008 3:30 am

Pretty solid defensive game so far