Game Thread GAME# 1: JAZZ @ BLAZERS - OCTOBER 25, 2016 - TUESDAY, 7:00 (PDT), KGW

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Darkwebs, Oct 22, 2016.

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Which place in the West will the Blazers rank at the end of the season?

Poll closed Oct 27, 2016.

  1. 1st

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    9.8%

  2. 2nd

    6 vote(s)
    7.3%

  3. 3rd

    28 vote(s)
    34.1%

  4. 4th

    32 vote(s)
    39.0%

  5. 5th

    5 vote(s)
    6.1%

  6. 6th

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    2.4%

  7. 7th

    0 vote(s)
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  8. 8th

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  9. 9th

    0 vote(s)
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  10. 10th or lower

    1 vote(s)
    1.2%
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  1. LuckyShot

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    Spurs dunking with 3 seconds left in a blowout? Message sent.
     
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    He's a bargain, but not great.
     
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    Sinobas Banned User BANNED

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    There were not a lot of rebounds to be had tonight since both teams shot so well.
     
    Sinobas, Oct 25, 2016
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    Strenuus Global Moderator Staff Member Global Moderator

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    You know what I loved in the interview he had after the game? The question was asked about the mvp chants and he said (paraphrasing a bit)

    "It's good if I'm playing at that MVP level. But if I'm not playing at that level, I don't want it to be unnecessary."

    That's great. It's how I feel about it. Dame and I are kindred souls, confirmed.
     
    Strenuus, Oct 25, 2016
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    Pinwheel1 Well-Known Member

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    Yeah they will be a problem. Like I said in preseason after watching them vs the Clippers, and it was the same tonight....they get a lot of easy looks. So they will be in most games.
     
    Pinwheel1, Oct 25, 2016
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    HailBlazers RipCity

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    Nah, he Great.
     
    HailBlazers, Oct 25, 2016
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    BlazerCaravan Hug a Bigot... to Death

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    yeah I loved that. He's so driven but honestly even when interviewers try to get him to brag he won't do it at all.
     
    BlazerCaravan, Oct 25, 2016
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    Look at our bench and then go look at the Warriors bench.
     
    SlyPokerDog, Oct 25, 2016
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    HailBlazers RipCity

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    WOOOOOOW. And Lil Wayne didn't want to be on his record.
     
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    Exactly. A humble superstar is rare in this environment. We must cherish it.
     
    Strenuus, Oct 25, 2016
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    I don't know what more you want from a bargain role player who plays very good and versatile defense, rebounds, hits open 3s, and doesn't complain about his role. His ballhandling looks improved to me too. He's no point guard, but for a guy being defended by PFs, he's going to handle well enough to have an advantage. Of course he has his limitations. That's what role players are.
     
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Aminu is the glue guy. Does a bit of everything and is indespensible in most lineup. But he doesn't make flashy plays and sometimes you don't notice him.
     
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    Curious to hear y'alls assessment on Turner's first game.
     
    Saint Cy of JFC, Oct 25, 2016
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    He was brought in to make it easier for Dame and CJ to score.

    Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum combined for 64 points on 21-for-36 FG, 6-8 3-PT and 16-16 FT.

    Looks like it worked to me.
     
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    Meh. Shot like shit, but did a little bit of everything else ok. Made some very questionable decisions and I hope he's just finding his way in our offense. Made a couple of clutch plays though.
     
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    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    He needs to not take mid-range jump shots off the dribble, but he generally played under control, and his defense was good. A little more familiarity/comfort in this system, and we're going to be very pleased with his contributions.
     
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    +10
     
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    If you really expect ISO joe or George Hill to play as well as they did with Hayward, Favors, and Burks playing......
    ISO joe had his best game in like 5+ years. went what? 10-11 in one quarter? Gimme a break.
    I was lead to believe by the media and Jazz fans that ISO joe, hill, and diaw were brought in to help Utah with their 4th quarter woes.
    Utah had no field goals in the final 4 minutes of the game.
    Who knew Utah would be the same team as last year, battling for the lower playoff seeds.
     
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    I'm not going to assess Turner for at least 10-20 games.
    That said, I wasn't impressed with his first showing.
     
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