The early read of the standings is mighty confusing this season, and perhaps no part more so than the Portland Trailblazers sitting at 4-2.
Yep, that’s where they are after 6 games (4+2=6!), the fourth victory coming last night over the Hornets. (also quick starters at…4-2.)
The catalyst behind this quick start?
None other than one-time hotel-patron Zach Randolph, the power forward of questionable morals, motivation, and fitness level.
One thing nobody has ever denied is his skill, and that’s what’s carrying him this year.
“He is one of the most significant forces in the NBA,” said lead assistant Dean Demopoulos, who served as coach in [head coach Nate) McMillan’s absence. “He was wonderful.”
Hard to believe anyone who isn’t a hooker would describe Zach as “wonderful”, but there you go. NBA 2007, kid. Ungh!
Anyway, it’s possible the Blazers are actually a good team, especially now that word comes down Darius Miles is having more surgery – the less Miles the better, as they say on family vacations wherein the family is driving.
With a miraculously motivated Randolph and rookie Brandon Roy looking like a vet, they may just have something for the long suffering people of Portland.
It’s heartwarming – we can’t tell you how many nights we’ve sat up, angst-ridden and feeling helpless, calling out to the moon and stars, “Please, oh please!! Won’t someone bring some light and joy upon the poeple of Portland!! Lo Portland! I sing to thee!!”
It’s finally working, so we’re probably gonna stop that as a nightly routine now.
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gaddamit.what a transformation . bad boy randolph is now randolph the red nose reindeer !
who cares?
WTF- I do because he’s on my fantasy team.
Hey Cav, you’re totally spot on about your boys playing down against “lesser” teams. I’m watching the Boston game now and wow, they can’t get any sets going and end up just jacking up long Js…
Then again, Boston can’t miss now. Hope it’s not going to be blowout!
Hey Cav, did you see this quote from the recap of the Orlando-Minny game?
“A gift was left in Timberwolves coach Dwane Casey’s office before the game: A Mickey Mouse balloon with black crepe paper forming an ‘X’ across the face, a shot at Orlando’s Disney roots.”
What is Eddie Griffin up to?
Weird night. I blame Eddie Griffin.
I blame Bruce Bowen.
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