Game Thread GAME# 63: BLAZERS @ RAPTORS - MARCH 4, 2016 - FRIDAY, 4:30 PM (PST), CSNNW

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Will you be satisfied if the Blazers end up with 3 wins on this 6-game road trip?

Poll closed Mar 4, 2016.

  1. Yes

    13 vote(s)
    39.4%

  2. No

    20 vote(s)
    60.6%
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  1. Darkwebs

    Darkwebs Awakened to emptiness Staff Member Moderator

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    2015-16 REGULAR SEASON RECORD
    PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
    33 - 29
    (14-17 Road)
    TORONTO RAPTORS
    40 - 19
    (22-6 Home)





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    ---------    PROBABLE STARTERS---------

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    [​IMG] PG [​IMG]
    DAMIAN LILLARD VS KYLE LOWRY

    [​IMG] SG [​IMG]
    C.J. McCOLLUM VS NORMAN POWELL

    [​IMG] SF [​IMG]
    AL-FAROUQ AMINU VS DeMAR DeROZAN

    [​IMG] PF [​IMG]
    NOAH VONLEH VS LUIS SCOLA

    [​IMG] C [​IMG]
    MASON PLUMLEE VS JONAS VALANCIUNAS


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    WHEN: 4:30 PM, FRIDAY, 3/4/2016

    WHERE: AIR CANADA CENTRE, TORONTO, ON
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    TV BROADCAST:
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    RADIO BROADCAST:
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    --------------BENCH--------------
    PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
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    ROBERTS , HENDERSON , CRABBE , CONNAUGHTON
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    HARKLESS , LEONARD, DAVIS , KAMAN

    TORONTO RAPTORS
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    JOSEPH , WRIGHT , ROSS , JOHNSON
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    PATTERSON , THOMPSON , BIYOMBO , NOGUEIRA

    INJURIES
    TRAIL BLAZERS
    NONE
    RAPTORS
    DeMarre Carroll (right knee surgery): OUT



    HEAD COACHES
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    TERRY STOTTS --- DWANE CASEY



    :reading:RAPTORS' OFFICIAL GAME NOTES
    :reading:BLAZERS' OFFICIAL GAME NOTES ​



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    Darkwebs, Mar 2, 2016
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  2. Strenuus

    Strenuus Global Moderator Staff Member Global Moderator

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    I said yes, since splitting on the road is always good...

    However, I think 5-1 is extremely possible.
     
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    Hope we are rested from the brutal 4 in 5 schedule. Not sure how long that physically takes to bounce back. This is another quality defensive backcourt. Might need Hendo and Crabbe in the game earlier if they contain our main duo.
     
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    Man, only 20 games left in the regular season. Crazy how fast the season flies.
     
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    I said no to the poll but I would be satisfied with 4 wins.
     
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    speeds $2.50 highball, $1.50 beer Staff Member Administrator GFX Team

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    If you asked me before the trip I would have definitely of said yes on the split. Now I want one more, but since both Toronto and Detroit are playing extremely well right now, I still voted yes.
     
    Pinwheel1, Mar 3, 2016
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  9. PtldPlatypus

    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    My sentiments to the letter. I almost said no, because I'd like to avoid a 3-game losing streak, but there is no shame in losing in any of these teams' buildings.
     
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    Yeah I expect a loss tomorrow. I give us a 30% chance. Detroit I think we are more likely to win lets say 60%.

    So adding that up we get an 18% chance we win both; 54% chance we split and go 4-2 on trip; and 28% chance we lose these next two.
     
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  11. Chris Craig

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    Not sure I like those odds...I think the way we've been playing we have a higher chance of winning both games then that. We got beat by the Celtics because we were tired and ran out of energy....a days rest and we will be good to go.
     
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    This is the first game in a long time that I am not confident in the Blazers chances.

    I predicted 3 wins on this road trip. They've done that, so one might think even if they finish 3-3, I should be 'happy' with the trip. Now that they've won 3 games, it's difficult to avoid the pitfall of moving the goal posts.

    I will probably be content with the 3 wins, but I won't be happy unless we pull out one more. We might not get Toronto tomorrow, but I feel pretty good about getting Detroit on Sunday.

    :cheers:
     
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    Hey, The. Thanks for posting the travelogue pics. I like it. It helps connect with where the team is and what they are experiencing.

    :cheers:
     
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    I definitely think Detroit is a realistic win. They aren't better than Indiana, or maybe even Chicago for that matter. The Raptors will be tough though.
     
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    Was in Toronto for a week 2 years back. Great city. Love the diversity.
     
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    Ya bro! I've been doing it more in the Random photos thread on the OT page, but I can put them here as well.
     
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