Game Thread GAME# 80: THUNDER @ BLAZERS - APRIL 6, 2016 - WEDNESDAY, 7:00 PM (PDT), KGW

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Darkwebs, Apr 5, 2016.

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Which guard will have the best game tonight?

Poll closed Apr 6, 2016.

  1. CJ McCollum

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  2. Russell Westbrook

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    38.5%

  3. Damian Lillard

    8 vote(s)
    30.8%
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  1. BlazerCaravan

    BlazerCaravan Hug a Bigot... to Death

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    Who the fuck cares?
     
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    Tunchi Well-Known Member

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    I agree. I been telling everybody too. I don't see what the point of the playoffs is.

    But hey we're in the playoffs!!
     
    Tunchi, Apr 6, 2016
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    You are focusing on the wrong part. I have no problem with you stating it. It is how you are stating it. You want to claim you were right if it happens that way but if it doesn't then that is fine too because you purposely left yourself an out.
     
    KeepOnRollin, Apr 6, 2016
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    but honestly doesn't every team really struggle to win a game in the playoffs? It's kind of the point of the playoffs
     
    riverman, Apr 6, 2016
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    I don't think anyone is going to crown us contenders if we make the 5th seed in the west but I think we can win a few games along the way
     
    riverman, Apr 6, 2016
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    Well maybe not golden state, that jump shooting team that relies on 3's...
     
    BlazerCaravan, Apr 6, 2016
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    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    It's obvious we play down to our opponents. This game is a reflection of that, not a sign that we'll "struggle to win" in the playoffs.
     
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    43 wins! Playoffs!

    This is a lot more fun than tanking for an unproven rookie! Playoffs!

    This win puts the Blazers at a season high 6 games over 500. What a phenomenal second half of the season. Playoffs!

    BlazersOver500.jpg
     
    42N8Bounce, Apr 6, 2016
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    That may be true but 48 points in the paint, killed on the boards, 58 points given up to Kanter/Waiters and 115 points given up to a 2nd string with 2-13 shooting from Dame. It may have clinched a Playoff spot but certainly wasn't Playoff style basketball.

    Hopefully some rest and a good practice will get some things straightened out.
     
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    Watching the CSNNW feed, Jamie Hudson fine as hell
     
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    Oh yeah -
     
    42N8Bounce, Apr 6, 2016
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    Literally none of this matters.
     
    BlazerCaravan, Apr 6, 2016
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    I think I'm gonna actually pony up the cash to have Sly ban you.
     
    Natebishop3, Apr 6, 2016
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    I don't se the point of making the lottery. We won't get any better getting a pick outside the top 5. But hey we would be in the lottery!
     
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    Man, give Stotts and Dame some serious credit for this accomplishment. Well, toss in a bit of credit for CJ too -

     
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    That is pretty cool.
     
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    It's simple odds. Are you winning a championship more likely or hitting a home run with a late lottery pick/trade?? I'll take draft

     
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    Since Dec 26th with the win over Cleveland, the Blazer have gone 28 wins and 13 losses. That's a winning percentage of 0.683. To put that in perspective, that's the same winning percentage that OKC has had for this season, and they're considered one of the hottest teams in the league. I wouldn't want to face us in the playoffs!

    BlazersOKC.jpg
     
    42N8Bounce, Apr 6, 2016
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    Soft
     
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    Look what just arrived from the Blazers in my email inbox -

    BlazersClinched.jpg

    Time to buy playoff tickets! Woohoo!!
     
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