Game Thread GAME# 79: TIMBERWOLVES @ BLAZERS - APRIL 6, 2017 - THURSDAY, 7:30 (PDT), TNT

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Darkwebs, Apr 4, 2017.

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Who should start at center?

Poll closed Apr 11, 2017.

  1. Leonard

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  2. Vonleh

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  3. Aminu

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    15.0%

  4. Harkless

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  1. LuckyShot

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    Fuck it, small ball time. Let's extend our defense and trap the shit out of the ball on ball screens, and launch a shit load of 3s on offense.
     
    LuckyShot, Apr 6, 2017
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    Whatever happens, need to stop Rubio from getting everyone involved.
    16 assists against Portland last game.
    Can't let him lead the team again.
     
    H.C., Apr 6, 2017
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    Speaking of our center depth... what's Chris Kaman up to these days? Can't be worse than what we've been seeing since Nurk got hurt...
     
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    Interestingly enough, he was spotted at PDX today per a retweet from Casey.
     
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    Well we'd go into luxury tax if we signed him right? Must mean they are comfortable that Nurk will be back early in the first round.
     
    Driew, Apr 6, 2017
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  7. Dougnsalem

    Dougnsalem not barf

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    You do realize that Blazers Edge is a competing site, right?
     
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    Yes, much like the Lakers are a competing team. I wish Blazers Edge "Happy Summer".
     
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    I would not mind if we made a trade for Rubio. Maybe Crabbe and a first or two.

    Minny might consider trading Rubio if they can draft Frank Ntilikina with their own pick.

    This trade would save us $7-9 million in cap space when you consider the pick salary. And we would have a solid rotation player ready to play now. A Dame/CJ/Rubio rotation would be a nice upgrade.
     
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    The three starting centers we've played in those three games average 15.6 points, 10.5 rebounds and 57% shooting, so those numbers don't seem that tweet-worthy. I'm surprised the points/rebs aren't higher to be honest.
     
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    Seems like we play this team 20 times a year
     
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    Meyers used to post up too. They start out good and then.... :biglaugh:
     
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    I'm not sure if this forum would be readable if Portland acquired another player who isn't considered a shooter.

    Going into this season some reported out of Minn.
    That the organization believed Tyrus Jones was the best option at the point.
    They were trying to move Rubio pre-deadline, but couldn't. Who knows what first time coach/gm Thibbs will do.
    Even though I like Turner, I like Rubio more. The trade I'd want to make is Turner for Rubio.
     
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    As long as we win 20 times a year idm.
     
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    julius Living on the air in Cincinnati... Staff Member Global Moderator

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    Is anyone else watching Rip City live? All of the towels (?) they've put on the seats show the logo...as it originally was.

    Did I miss something? Is it pretty much known that the original logo is returning?
     
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  17. PDXFonz

    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    With the whole green night T-Shirts thing, the situation with Denver, the fact we dropped two straight. Crowd will be into this one, it will definitely be a playoff environment early. Team should come out ready and feed off of that energy.

    The Fonz predicts the Timberwolves are going to get stomped.

    Dame coming off of two straight forgettable performances. He's going to have a game tonight. Dame could drop close to 50 if he's not already resting by the 4th quarter.
     
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    Oh Danny boy.....the pipes, the pipes are calling....

    Sorry. Got this song stuck in my head.
     
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    7:35 and there are still 5+ minutes left in the first game.

    Thank you TNT, never change!
     
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    Agree, Turner also works for us.
    I was guessing at what Minny needs. I believe they need depth at SG more than at SF. But I could be wrong. I am not as high on LaVine as some people.
     
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