Since we've got the sixth seed anyway, can we just forfeit and give our five or six remaining dudes a breather?

TK
That's basically what is happening. This is a 48 minute forfeit.

Thanks Jim. We'll be here for the playoffs as well.

So the forfeit strategy was why they put Diener in?

Bronch—
Yup. They are resting the starters (although Batum is still out there) and trying to get their neglected bench players some minutes.

This guy has a knee brace, a face brace, he's limping all over, but HE MUST PLAY!

man, i really wanted to see some "great moments in sportsmanship" action tonight. when the warriors had to play that hurt dude, wouldn't it have been great if nate just decided that we'd also put in some gimpy guy and the two of them could just hang out on the court and chit-chat while the 8 healthy dudes played 4 on 4? that would have been the best feel-good moment for the blazers since mo cheeks helped that girl sing the national anthem.

Thanks, Ezra, for another great season. I honestly get about 90% of my Blazers news from blogtown.

Any guesses as to what Diener's nickname was in Jr. High?

Jwiffy—God yes. I think Fan Appreciation Night should literally feature one fan on the court at all times.

Thanks Martin!