B-Roy returns, helps secure win in game 4.
April 25th, 2010 by Ty
This was nothing short of a miraculous return leading up to the emotional win by the trailblazers to tie up the series at 2 – 2. Roy’s last minute addition to the roster surprised many, and I will be honest, I think the words of Charles Barkeley describe it best, ’I wonder what the organization is thinking’.
The organization must have been thinking; we need to win this after being blown out in the 2 previous games and down 2-1 in the series, because that’s exactly what happened in his return. Phoenix came out strong but the momentum shifted after some strong plays by Bayless and Batum gave the trailblazers the lead 17 – 18 late in the 1st quarter and it was at this point Roy was inserted into the game. The crowd gave an ovation and Roy’s movement though clearly limited was inspiring and he kept his composure in the 1st quarter and throughout the game leading to some good D, open looks for his team mates and some big shots by Roy that helped to close the door on the Suns comeback attempts in the 4th quarter. The game had been close through 3 quarters and in the trailblazers clamped down on D and taking advantage of fast-breaks and then Aldridge heated up and scored on everything from post ups to put backs to jumpers giving Portland the lead in a run that was capped up by Roy’s trademark crossover and pull up jumper from left elbow of the key with about 2 min left in the game for a 91 -83 lead.
It was a complete team effort with good rebounds and effort from the Portland vets like Camby, Juwan Howard and Andre Miller and the speed and aggression of the young duo of Bayless and Batum. Aldridge felt the impact of Roy’s presence on the court as the floor opened up for him to become effective again finishing with a playoff career high 31pts and 11rbds.
But the game wasn’t totally won on offense as phoenix was exposed almost all through the game when Nash was blown by creating mismatches and open looks for shooters and slashers and the trailblazers D was able to keep every player on the Suns in check except Stoudamirewho was aggressive and came up with 26pts. They also forced turnovers, 6 of which were to Steve Nash’s name.
With the series now tied at 2-2, we will have to wait to see what the short and long term effects are on Brandon Roy and the trailblazers. I only hope that this will be a fairytale comeback with no setbacks.
Trailblazers 96 – 87 Suns
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B-Roy returns, helps secure win in game 4.
April 25th, 2010 by TyThe organization must have been thinking; we need to win this after being blown out in the 2 previous games and down 2-1 in the series, because that’s exactly what happened in his return. Phoenix came out strong but the momentum shifted after some strong plays by Bayless and Batum gave the trailblazers the lead 17 – 18 late in the 1st quarter and it was at this point Roy was inserted into the game. The crowd gave an ovation and Roy’s movement though clearly limited was inspiring and he kept his composure in the 1st quarter and throughout the game leading to some good D, open looks for his team mates and some big shots by Roy that helped to close the door on the Suns comeback attempts in the 4th quarter. The game had been close through 3 quarters and in the trailblazers clamped down on D and taking advantage of fast-breaks and then Aldridge heated up and scored on everything from post ups to put backs to jumpers giving Portland the lead in a run that was capped up by Roy’s trademark crossover and pull up jumper from left elbow of the key with about 2 min left in the game for a 91 -83 lead.
It was a complete team effort with good rebounds and effort from the Portland vets like Camby, Juwan Howard and Andre Miller and the speed and aggression of the young duo of Bayless and Batum. Aldridge felt the impact of Roy’s presence on the court as the floor opened up for him to become effective again finishing with a playoff career high 31pts and 11rbds.
But the game wasn’t totally won on offense as phoenix was exposed almost all through the game when Nash was blown by creating mismatches and open looks for shooters and slashers and the trailblazers D was able to keep every player on the Suns in check except Stoudamirewho was aggressive and came up with 26pts. They also forced turnovers, 6 of which were to Steve Nash’s name.
With the series now tied at 2-2, we will have to wait to see what the short and long term effects are on Brandon Roy and the trailblazers. I only hope that this will be a fairytale comeback with no setbacks.
Trailblazers 96 – 87 Suns
Tags: b roy playoffs, lemarcus aldridge, nba, phoenix suns, portland, stoudamire, The Playoff's
Posted in Game Commentary, The Playoff's