Last Week, Ben. from Blazer's Edge says (in Brandon and Greg are Questionable for Tomorrow) Brandon Roy (right hamstring strain) and Greg Oden (left ankle sprain) are both game-time decisions and listed as questionable for Boston.

I don't think Brandon misses this game.

Update: Freeman says Greg is getting x-rays tonight.

And Ben. from Blazer's Edge says (in Media Row Report - Raptors) Nate on whether the physical play helped Greg: "Yeah. Whatever it is. I like what I saw. O'Neal is very physical. That hard foul he had on Greg - Greg just walked to the free throw line. It didn't even faze him. That is the mental part of the game. We've got to be able to play through a hard foul. OK, I'll get...

And Dave from Blazer's Edge says (in Game 31 Recap: Blazers 102, Raptors 89) Travis Outlaw had a better game tonight.  He only shot 5-13 but he got 4 rebounds, a steal, and a block.  He stayed active, which is what you want from Travis.  The 12 points didn't hurt.  He could have dominated more against the relatively weak Toronto defense but you'll take it.

And Dave from Blazer's Edge says (in Game 30 Recap: Blazers 94, Mavericks 102) 2.  We missed free throws like they were our Canadian girlfriend.  On a night when the Blazers drew a 32-18 advantage in attempts (that would be +14) they ended up only +6 in points from the charity stripe.  That's like giving away the game.

2 Weeks Ago, Dave from Blazer's Edge says (in Blazersedge 1/3 Season Results) Greg Oden (43)

Results:

Brandon Roy (34)

Steve Blake (20)

Travis Outlaw (2)

Results:

Travis Outlaw (33)

Greg Oden (21)

Steve Blake (2)

Results:

Brandon Roy (71)

Greg Oden (7)

Steve Blake (5)

Ike Diogu (1)

Results:

Greg Oden (11)

Brandon Roy (1)

Results:

Steve Blake (21)

Greg Oden (2)

And Dave from Blazer's Edge says (in Game 28 Recap: Blazers 89, Nuggets 97) 2.  We got obliterated on the boards.  Rebounding advantage is a major key to this team's success.  Allowing the Nuggets 12 offensive rebounds is unheard of.

Joel Przybilla did his usual blue-collar job with 7 points, 8 rebounds, and a block in 22 minutes spelling Oden.

3 Weeks Ago, Dave from Blazer's Edge says (in Game Recap: Blazers 109, Kings 77) Speaking of Sergio, he was really good passing (natch) and helped break the game open.  He had 5 assists and 3 rebounds. He couldn't hit a shot though and had 2 turnovers in 16 minutes.

Travis Outlaw got 4 rebounds but his offensive night was...forgettable.

And Dave from Blazer's Edge says (in What's Wrong?) Part of the problem here is that the defense, or lack thereof, makes the offensive bar pretty high.  When you’re allowing the opponent to shoot in the upper 40’s it means your offense has less room to vacillate.  The Celtics and Rockets can weather off-nights far better than the Blazers can s...

Last Month, Dave from Blazer's Edge says (in Game 23 Recap: Blazers 108, Magic 109) Brandon Roy was amazing in this game.  30 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 10-20 shooting, 14 free throws drawn.  And this wasn’t even one of his prettier games.  He missed some layups and foul shots.

Nicolas Batum had 2 rebounds and 3 assists and a steal but also 3 turnovers in 16 minutes.

And Dave from Blazer's Edge says (in Game 22 Recap: Blazers 98, Raptors 97) Greg Oden continues to get stripped or fouled every time he gets the ball right at the cup.  He shot 6 free throws tonight, hitting 4.  He was only 3-10 from the field and finished with 10 points.  That said, there’s a big difference between the Greg Oden who’s drawing fouls on other players and t...

And Dave from Blazer's Edge says (in Game 21 Preview: Blazers vs. Celtics) The easiest way to explain this matchup is to say that most things the Blazers do well the Celtics do at least a little bit better.  The Blazers are 15th in the league in scoring at 98.7 ppg.  The Celtics are 11th at 99.4.  The Blazers are 7th in points allowed with 93.2 ppg.  The Celtics are 1st at 90.3.  T...

And Dave from Blazer's Edge says (in Game 20 Recap: Blazers 98, Wizards 92) The Wizards led after one.  The Blazers made it all back plus two more in the second quarter.  The game was close through the third.  Unlike last night the Blazers came out flat to start the fourth. 

In a night that was basically even and imperfect for both teams Portland had enough talent and exe...

And Dave from Blazer's Edge says (in Game 19 Recap: Blazers 104, Knicks 97) Portland won this game primarily by dominating the boards which then created extra possessions and extra shots.  We had 90 attempts to the fast-paced Knicks’ 78.  We doubled them up in offensive rebounds (15-7) and crushed them in total rebounds (54-36).  Despite losing 10 points at the fo...

And Dave from Blazer's Edge says (in Game 19 Preview: Blazers vs. Knicks) The Knicks are 6-1 when scoring over 110 points, 2-7 when failing to reach 110.  The Blazers are going to have to play one heck of a poor game to give up 110 to them.  Style will be everything here.  You should be able to tell easily whether Portland is headed for a win.

And Dave from Blazer's Edge says (in Game 17 Review: Blazers 101, Hornets 86) Portland shot the lights out tonight (53.6%) but interestingly enough did not end up winning the three-point battle.  Both teams made 8 threes but New Orleans was 8-16 while Portland was 8-23.  I’m not glorifying missed shots here but I will say it’s good to see the Blazers win by other, more r...

And Dave from Blazer's Edge says (in Game 16 Recap: Blazers 106, Heat 68) Miami was just overmatched tonight.  You can’t really beat Portland with one player.  You can’t guard Greg Oden with small people.  You can’t let the Blazers move the ball or get confidence.  You can’t stop the Blazers unless you account for at least 3-4 players instead of just 1.  And you can’t...

And Dave from Blazer's Edge says (in Game 15 Recap: Blazers 91, Kings 90) Steve Blake had another good night, shooting 5-11 for 12 points.  He missed all four of his threes but he made up for that with 5 assists, 3 rebounds, and 4 steals.  Neither Portland point guard handed Beno Udrih very well but to be fair their help was occupied with the sweet shooting Sacrament...

And Dave from Blazer's Edge says (in Game 14 Recap: Blazers 92, Suns 102) Roy tried to keep us afloat, shooting 10-23 (but only 2-7 from distance) for his 23 points.  He only got 4 free throws as well.  This really wasn’t his best game despite the scoring.  Raja Bell is a pretty good defender.

Travis Outlaw played 21 minutes, shot 33%, and got 0 rebounds, steals, and bl...

And Dave from Blazer's Edge says (in Game 13 Recap: Blazers 117, Kings 96) After the half we got down to business and all hell broke loose for the Kings.  No more rebounds.  No more turnovers to take advantage of.  Portland got back on defense.  Portland started bumping cutters and harassing shooters.  Plus we continued the offensive onslaught from inside and out.  A...

And Dave from Blazer's Edge says (in An Interview With the People's Champ (plus bonus commentary!)) Two in three years.  Greg will join Brandon. 

Blazersedge:  The Blazers make one move to win it all.  What is it?  

Expiring contract of Raef for Vince Carter or Jason Kidd?  That doesn’t lock down a title though does it?

I really want Tony Parker, but that idea is at least two years away. 

And Dave from Blazer's Edge says (in Game 13 Preview: Blazers vs. Kings) Will the Blazers be coasting after demolishing the Bulls Wednesday night?  Playing lazy against the Kings is a great way to let them steal the game.  On the other hand a decisive burst of energy early could well turn this into another dunk-battered cakewalk.  The Kings could really go eithe...

And Dave from Blazer's Edge says (in Game 12 Recap: Blazers 116, Bulls 74) Jon Barry made a comment in the first half that the Blazers ranked 29th in the league in rebounding and needed improvement. That ranking is only accurate if you measure by total number of rebounds.  (And even then they’ve moved up to 24th.)  That’s not the best measure because raw numbers of re...