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Guarding Greg Oden
Guarding Greg Oden
With 14.6 seconds left in the game, Greg Oden walked towards the Blazers’ bench with his finger in the air and a grin on his face. “I got one,” Oden told the coaching staff and his teammates. It almost didn’t happen. A good two hours prior at the Rose Garden, the Rockets did ...
Crystal Ball 2009-2010
rockets-buzz.com — CROWD SAYS: 39-43 ROCKETS BUZZ SAYS: 36-46 NOW HIRING… YES WE CAN! The sun is out. The... seas have parted. The basketball gods are shining upon us! Nobody would have predicted the Rockets’ state of calamity after they were thrashed by ... (more) Crystal Ball 2009-2010
Media Row Report: Blazers 96, Rockets 87
Media Row Report: Blazers 96, Rockets 87
blazersedge.com — More photos » by Don Ryan - AP Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy, right, runs with... a basketball glued to his hand while Travis Outlaw, left, sets a screen on Houston Rockets guard Trevor Ariza during ... (more) Media Row Report: Blazers 96, Rockets 87
Game 1 Preview: Rockets vs. Blazers
Game 1 Preview: Rockets vs. Blazers
blazersedge.com — More photos » by Pat Sullivan - AP Oh NO you DIDN'T preview us like that!!! Rudy,... how's your man gonna do us that way after we beat y'all in the playoffs? That's cold, man! Cold! Browse ... (more) Game 1 Preview: Rockets vs. Blazers
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Game reaction: Blazers 96, Rockets 87
Blazers Blog — ... getting Brandon Roy to the free throw line, and allowing Travis Outlaw to get his own shot. Those things worked tonight swimmingly and Oden's offensive struggles were rendered irrelevant. Over the course of 82 games, it will be interesting to see if the team continues with this strategy. Oden seemed perfectly fine finishing with 2 points, 12 rebounds and 5 blocks. And for that, despite the sloppy play, you've got to love him if you are Blazers coach or management. More on Oden from Wendell Maxey , including this quote from Rockets coach Rick Adelman:“He (Oden) looks more ...

Guarding Greg Oden
The Dream ShakeGuarding Greg Oden Solid article by Wendel Maxey on how the Rockets chose to defend Greg Oden last night

Charting Greg Oden's Touches
Blazersedge — ... Brother Wendell quoted Chuck Hayes on his defensive effort against Oden. "I tried to make it tough on him and didn't let him get position down in the paint. I tried to keep him off the offensive rebounds for easy put backs, but he ...

Nuggets @ Blazers : Game Primer
A Stern Warning - NBA, NBL and FIBA News & Views — We're mere moments away from the Portland Trail Blazers' hosting of the Denver Nuggets in what should be a prime early-season fight for supremacy in the NBA NorthWest Division. Here are a bunch of links and videos to get your psyched up and ready for the game. Nuggets team links: Mile High Fan The Nugg Doctor Blazers team links: Blazersedge Bustabucket Beyond the Beat : Guarding Greg Oden and Juwan Howard talks retirement Video: Nate McMillan's reaction after game one v Houston ...

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