Game Thread GAME# 82: BLAZERS @ MAVERICKS - APRIL 15, 2015 - WEDNESDAY, 5:00 PM (PST), CSNNW

Batum is shorter than McCollum? No on can possibly be shorter than that little shrimp!

 

Good, Another game to rest our players. Win or loose it wont matter at this point.

 

Are LMA, CJ and Batum all really probable for this game? Hard to believe.

 

Stotts says he wants to play everybody if they can.

 

I was thinking we'd see Frazier against Felton starting this game

 

I may not make it through this game. I can't get into games that mean nothing.

 

Well, at least we don't have to worry that we may lose. Just feelin' loose out there!

 

Blazers going to the Playoffs.....

For me this is really all about matchups and the availability of players who are healthy. The Blazers have some very good players that work well with each other when healthy and rested. At this point i would expect LaMarcus Aldridge to be fairly well rested and in good shape going into the Playoffs. The word on Nic is this was a simple Bruise (Contusion) and he will be fine. This extended period off should do him well. Looks like he will get 5-6 days rest. I would expect Coach Stotts to take no chances tonight with his starting PG but absolutely he should get the start. I agree that all players that can play should at least see the court to stay sharp. However i do question if they should take a chance on Kaman's back? This guy has been in the league for a long time. He knows how to stay sharp and plays off the bench. There is no question they need him.

The "Expectations" are just that. Expectations have a tendency to create resentments when they are not reached. We as Blazer fans need to be careful here. I am one of the biggest Kool-aide drinking Homers in the land when it comes to the Blazers but cooling off expectations is something i have to do on a regular basis. Just about every pregame i write is laced with "Homerism" and i sometimes have to re-write things. Last year i hoped for the playoffs. This year i expected the playoffs. Last year when they got to the playoffs i hoped for a good showing. This year i hope for another series win. Fact is there are 8 great teams in the playoffs this year for the western conference. The injury riddle has not been solved nor will it ever be. Every team is at risk every minute to lose a solid player. Lets hope it doesn't come to something like that.

Hats off to a absolutely magnificent run by the Warriors this year. They deserve the #1 seed. What can you say about the Spurs? If they win tonight they will have sewn up the 2nd seed. Huge battle for the 8th position also involves the Thunder and Pelicans. Something tells me the Thunder who play the T-Wolves will prevail. I am betting the Spurs will want to get a win vs the Pels in San Antonio. They avoid Golden State until the finals with a win. Pop knows what that means.

Right now the Blazers play Houston. If the Rockets lose and the Griz win then we will be playing the Griz. Again if Houston wins? Then the Clippers tie with them and have the same conference record as well. Division record then comes into play and it will be the rockets in the 5th position because neither won a division out right. It can make you head spin.

My point is that of the 8 teams this year in the West there are some really good teams. 4 of them are going fishing after the first round. The Blazers have as good a chance as any to turn a series with a win on the road. I know all of us faithful will be on the edge of our seat during every game.

Enjoy the ride Blazer Fans! It is a great day to be a Blazer fan and this team is a lot of fun to cheer for. Far removed from just a few short years ago....

kjironman is a fan!!!

 

I have read that Nic is out but yes LA will play. Of course you know the rest. Wes, AAA, Wright.....

 

Very likely you will see a few dribbles off of feet.

 

I most likely will be jumping from game to game. Tonight is huge for NBA standing. This is a fun day to watch games.

 

Hopefully Meyers and Joel continue to flourish with big minutes. That confidence could be huge for them heading into the postseason.

 

I could be wrong on this???? Do the Clippers have the 3rd Seed wrapped up?
Honestly it is getting confusing. I know the Clippers have played all of their games. Houston could tie them but neither have a division title. This really gets tight....
Here is a look.
http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/i...ff_picture_western_conference_tiebreaker.html

 

Great enthusiasm and attitude, kj. There is another thread that breaks down the seeding. Check it out. Also, SA does not play in San Antonio tonight. They're in NO.

 

Oh. Your link has everything too.

 

Sure is tough being a "Homer" sometimes. But they will play tough in the playoffs and it will be a great time watching them!

 

I'm good with that.