Huge Run Dooms Blazers?

Suns use third quarter to break open game; maybe those poeets had something to do with it.

Down by 15 with seven minutes left; do the boys of winter have another counter run in them? That would be impressive but it might just be time to order some chicken wings.

Poets Speak Loud

What do two drunk poets think of the Blazers:

"Blazers need more dribble penetration," says C. Bush.

"My favorite Blazer is William Blake," says Dan R, who went to high school with Maurice Lucas. "At least we dont have to call them the 'Trail Bozos.'"

LeMarcus slams are carrying the quarter. Team stays within six.

Here Comes the Suns

Big second quarter by Suns extends lead to double digits; Blazers start to play into their fast game, lose a little control. End of quarter draws team within eight.

Shaq jars with Jack, anyone who will listen.

Roys finds himself in rare foul trouble, three so far.

If this game stays tight, watch out for even more fireworks between players. I'm starting to get the feeling that these teams don't like one another.

Slow it down (a little).

Physical First Quarter

Blazers match the Sun intensity and speed in high scoring first quater: 28-27. Joel and Shaq going at it; both picking up fouls. James Jones gets three-pointer the old fashioned way at end of first quarter: three free throws. Sergio in and looking good with new beard.

Shaq Also Rises

The Suns are in town and I'll be on the blog spot a little bit later. Let me know how it's going. Shaq and the Suns seem to be finding their on-court connection. This would be a nice win, so long as Mr. Diesel doesn't get inside the young guys' heads. I would pay to see Aldridge posterize the lord of trash. Big test for the guards too; I'll be watching how we deal with Nash. What's up with the 7:30 start?