First home game
November 7, 2007
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Hornets(2-2) @ Trail Blazers(2-1)..............................................................................................................................Sheed hiting one of many incredible shots
.................................................Recap: "HOME SWEET HOME"
One hour before the game should start
every seat in
Rose Garden was filled with an unticipating fan waiting to see the
"new" or
we could say
"old" Portland Trail Blazers. Everybody was talking about chances that Portland has this year.A
playoffs? 2nd round? Maybe more?.
Everybody was estatic when they announced Rasheed during the presentation of starters. And
Rasheed Wallace paid fans back with
16 points in the
first qtr. adding a
4 rebounds and
1 assist.
"Like in
old days" said Wallace with big smile after the game.
"The lift which fans
gives you, it's incredible man, really a key factor when you are playing at home. This win was for the fans.
" In 4th qtr. when clock was showing
1:22s to go.
Oden was injured. They've diagnosed
a sprained toe(
The recovery for this is typically 2 weeks). Portland was at that point losing
77:73. R.Lafrentz hits both free throws. Hornets with the
ball. C.Paul passes to D.West who tries to dunk it but is
denied by Wallace. Wallace then scores for the tie with amazing fadeaway jump shot and
Rose Garden
explodes. Then Blazers steal the ball,
Jack passes under the hop to R.Wallace who
slams it. Game is over. Hornets lose.

.......................Trail Blazers BOXSCORE...........................................................Hornets BOXSCORE
Larry Brown after the game:
"Oh my god, what a game.
Incredible. This is why i wanted Rasheed from the begining. A great
offensive striker with
a defensive effort. Some say that he is
too superstar for this team. But I disagree. He never demands to play plays on him,sometimes he don't even wants
to touch the ball in offense. He likes to
contribute to the team, but on all areas. And that kinda veteran leadership i was looking from him.
Once again our opponnent scored
80 or less points.What can i say, a coach's fantasy(smiles)"
Player of the game
Games played on
November 7, 2007
Denver Nuggets @
Boston Celtics 102 :
93
Cleveland Cavaliers @
Utah Jazz 132 :
130
New York Knicks @
Philadelphia Sixers 135 :
95
Memphis Grizzlies @
Seatle Super Sonics 102 :
106
Los Angeles Clippers @
Indiana Pacers 101 :
97
Orlando Magics @
Toronto Raptors 96 :
104
Phoenix Suns @
Atlanta Hawks 104 :
96
Miami Heat @
San Antonio Spurs 96 :
91
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Games played on
November 8, 2007
Washington Wizards @
New Jersey Nets 110 :
97
Dallas Mavericks @
Golden State Warriors 122 :
90
Detroit Pistons @
Chicago Bulls 101 :
83