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Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by THE HCP, Oct 2, 2017.

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  1. Denny Crane

    Denny Crane It's not even loaded! Staff Member Administrator

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    I think he'd make an expensive backup.

    Phoenix is terrible. Our starters are better at every position, and our bench is far superior to theirs.
     
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    What does this have to do with the two OKC players we were discussing? It isn't in teams game plans to double Meyers. The situation may arise that some dumbass might do it, but they didn't plan for it. I'm quite sure some teams prepare to play OKC and plan on throwing in help defense, sagging or a double team for sure,
     
    THE HCP, Oct 19, 2017
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    Nope. The Knicks have been guarding the Thunder with single coverage.
     
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    Agreed. We're awesome.
     
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    Like what is this supposed to mean? I don't even know who they are playing or if its home or road. You post this crap, and you got a 50/50 shot right? What does this mean, because we hammered them they are going to be fired up and come out and play strong? Or have they mailed it in already? Explain.
     
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    You guys are splitting hairs and HCP is too easy to troll.
     
    H.C., Oct 19, 2017
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    The Blazers are awesome. That's what it means.
     
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    I see us beating this Thunder team by 25-30 points.
     
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    Because they beat who they were supposed to beat? :shrug:

    We only get headlines if we lose that game. Be happy about that. Don't seek validation.
     
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    Denny Crane It's not even loaded! Staff Member Administrator

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    How often do you see a 48 point blowout?

    If the Blazers continue like this (and their preseason), they'll get a lot of attention.
     
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    Exactly. The validation comes from consistency.
     
    Strenuus, Oct 19, 2017
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    Based on what?
     
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    The irony.
     
    JFizzleRaider, Oct 19, 2017
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    Hope nobody on here takes this as me bragging, BUT having this debate on such a simple topic and my partner here just throwing out nonsense, I wanted to go to somebody that is paid to know. I just texted 2 friends that are NBA scouts, and have NOTHING to do with our team....... and asked them the simple question of, Of course it will vary by team and matchup or game situation, but do Westbrook and PG13 ever "demand a double team"?
    They both basically answered the same and said HELL YEAH they do. Two of the best players in the league at creating their own shot, why wouldn't you. They both said teams go into playing them with the state of mind that they will try to guard them straight up 1 on 1, but that doesn't work too often unless you have one of the leagues better man on man defenders.

    Went to the pros on this one Jinx...... just wanted to share with you what they said.

    And like I said, hope nobody quits the site because of this.
     
    THE HCP, Oct 19, 2017
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    Not sure why I'm watching this LA/LA game.

    Damn I'm a junkie.
     
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    Only La La and that ref know.
     
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    Not sure why I'm following this KingSpeed/HCP thread.

    Damn I feel like a junkie.
     
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    There goes Beverly getting into him already.
     
    THE HCP, Oct 19, 2017
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    And THAT is what I thought. No smart reply that makes no sense. As you were. #Crickets
     
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    Bro this is exciting. All the hype. Finally get to see it up close.
     
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