Game Thread GAME# 71: ROCKETS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 20, 2018 - TUESDAY, 7:30 PM (PDT), TNT

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Who should win Coach of the Year?

Poll closed Mar 23, 2018.

  1. Steve Kerr

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  2. Dwane Casey

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  3. Brad Stevens

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  4. Mike D'Antoni

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  5. Tom Thibodeau

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  6. Greg Popovich

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  7. Terry Stotts

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  8. Quin Snyder

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  9. Other

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    kjironman1 Well-Known Member

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    Referee much?
     
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    kjironman1 Well-Known Member

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    I agree with all of that but you did forget one thing....
    THE MODA MUST BE ROCKIN!
     
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    An interesting game, for sure. A clash of titans, absolutely.

    A big game, though? Not even close.

    The Rockets are 3.5 games ahead of GS, who is massively injured. They won't be losing HCA, regardless.

    The Blazers are 3.5 games ahead of the 5th place Spurs for HCA in the first round. It doesn't really matter
    whether the Blazers finish in 3rd or 4th.

    Not to say the game doesn't matter. Every game is a chance for our SFs, Zach, and Nurk to improve their consistency.
    Obviously, it would be great for Zach's confidence if he played well against the best team in the league (record-wise).
    Of course, it would also nice to extend the winning streak, especially if you care about things like Lillard votes on
    all-NBA teams, and national exposure.
     
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    It does matter whether Portland finishes 3 or 4. Finish 3 and they face a 6 seed first round; if they win that series they face either a crippled GSW team or a #7 seed, with home court.
    Finish 4 and they face a 5 seed, tougher match-up. If they win presumably get Houston second round. They want the 3 seed.

    There was a pretty decent preview on NBA TV, I mean, actually said good things about the Blazers. Talked about Dame's scoring & improved defense, then about the role players all understanding and accepting their roles. How the team has acquired a swagger where they now believe they can win every game regardless of opponent. And that winning is fun, they are having fun, they want to continue.
     
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    Not sure if this has been addressed in this thread, but I wonder what Terry has planned this time trying to stop Harden when he goes ISO ball.
    Last game that Harden played against us in Portland (late in the game) they spread the Blazers out and Harden went one on one with whoever was guarding him. (Several different players as I recall) Either there was no help or the help was late. It clearly did not work as the Rockets put up 40 in the 4th.
     
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    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    With what I saw from Turner in the GSW game, if anyone is going to match up with Harden out on an island, I want it to be him. Secondarily, I'd want Shabazz. IMO, Harden's too shifty to be bothered significantly by Harkless and/or Aminu.
     
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    Meh. 3rd or 4th - doesn't matter to me. If NOP somehow got the 5th I'd love to slide down to the 4th. Ditto if MIN gets the 6th.
     
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    I just hope whoever guards him doesn't reach. Arms straight up or straight out to the sides. (Except Bazz, I'm good with him getting into Harden's jersey and poking at the ball on the perimeter.) Whoever is guarding him should never attempt to block his shot when he's going for a lay-up - let the help defense do that while you maintain verticality.
     
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    I like the idea of the Rockets malfunctioning.....but that one fires up the guy's ass. :biglaugh: Not what I want Harden & Co doing to the Blazers.
     
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    Only get to sit back and watch a game from the comforts of the couch once or twice a season. This will be one of ‘em! HUGE game! Hope the supporting cast brings it like they have the last few weeks. #RipCity
     
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    Weird I haven't seen it here already, but Basketball-Reference.com's injury report for Portland says Bazz has a left big toe injury and is questionable for tonight's game.
     
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    Really? Shit
     
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    Whaaaaat!?! He should have been suspended. Fuck the NBA, him and his 9 fingers.
     
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    Tell Bazz to wrap that shit up, get a cortizone shot and get on the court
     
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    I agree on both those options. But no one player can guard him. And he dissects a defense when someone leaves his man to help out. Especially when they put 4 outside shooters on the court with him late in games. The 4 guys you definitely can't leave open are Harden, Paul, Gordon, and Anderson. So I guess whoever is guarding Ariza or Tucker helps out and we hope they are cold?
     
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    9.5 fingers!

    8963FFFC-9B7E-4ECE-B21B-14E279900094.jpeg
     
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    Ugh.
     
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    Somehow we have got to figure out how that can be 9 plus 0.9 fingers.
     
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