Game Thread GAME# 8: PELICANS @ BLAZERS - NOVEMBER 1, 2018 - THURSDAY, 7:30 PM (PDT), TNT

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Who has built the better teams around their respective stars (Davis & Lillard) since the 2012 Draft?

Poll closed Nov 4, 2018.

  1. Neil Olshey, Portland GM

    31 vote(s)
    64.6%

  2. Dell Demps, New Orleans GM

    17 vote(s)
    35.4%
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  1. stampedehero

    stampedehero Make Your Day, a Doobies Day Staff Member Moderator

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    Forget last years exit. This season and this time is the moment to paste them to the floor. AD is the one player I hope plays average.
    th cops.jpg
     
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  2. Jade Falcon

    Jade Falcon Just to piss you off.

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    That's some fortune cookie shit right there bruh.

    If we lose this game, we will NEVER hear the end of it.

    Not that it means anything. Remember: we beat New Orleans IN New Orleans during the regular season last year. And we all know what happened in the playoffs.

    I think Davis is going to have his way with our Bigs. Nurk is way too slow to guard him, and Collins is a twig compared to him. Dame needs to have a big game to even that out, and our Bench needs to step up.

    But I think Holiday is going to have Dame's number in this game. So all of this means that our Bench needs to score. Big time.

    If our Bench has an off-night, then we lose. Period.
     
    Jade Falcon, Oct 31, 2018
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    TIME FOR FUCKING REVENGE !!
     
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    Eastoff But it was a beginning.

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    This changes the meaning of that logo picture...
     
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    NO on a back to back after playing in Oakland tonight.
     
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    They will probably go with same strategy they did in the playoffs try to trap Dame up top. You might see Stotts go with Curry or Nik or Turner with CJ and Dame a lot this game. If Aminu continue to shot like he is you might see Zach and Nurk for the first time together.
     
    James lamphear, Oct 31, 2018
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    I chose Dell Demps. I chose him because not only did he get boogie, but I feel like WE should have Mirotic right now.
     
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    They have no Rondo. I expect one of Dame or CJ to go OFF.
     
    dviss1, Oct 31, 2018
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    They have Payton who’s been great on both ends. It’s not gonna be easy for CJ.
     
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    Not worried about Elvisfrid
     
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    I suspect we wil see both Zach and Nurk at times Thursday. Stotts is probably going to try and put Aminu on the brow to start. I say start Zach.
     
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    No. But, I am feeling mostly healed from the pre op procedures I went through. They really took a toll on my esophogus and throat. Still waiting for test results and an appointment with the suregon.

    Gotta be at this game!
     
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    Id say the Pelicans are one of the teams we just haven't matched up well against the last few years. Stoping Mirotic from going nuts will be key too.
    We will need points from our forward positions and Nurk is going to have to contribute.
     
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    I think Zach would play well vs Mirotic. I don't like Aminu against this team. He better hit some 3s cause he is going to be open.
     
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    I can't stand Gentry's face
     
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  16. Boob-No-More

    Boob-No-More Why you no hire big man coach?

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    Payton is listed as doubtful (right ankle sprain) for tonight's game at GSW. So, he may (or may not) be out tomorrow.

    Davis is listed as questionable (elbow) for tonight. They'll probably sit him and give him an extra day off to heal before playing in POR tomorrow. No sense aggravating his injury playing back-to-back and POR is the more winnable game for them.

    BNM
     
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  17. Hoopguru

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    Since the 2012 season when Davis & Lillard were rooks: Reg Season wins
    New Orleans - won 222 games
    Portland - won 277

    NO Conf finish:
    012 - 14
    013 - 12
    014 - 8
    015 - 12
    016 - 10
    017 - 6
    018 - 6

    PDX Conf Finish:
    012 - 11
    013 - 5
    014 - 4
    015 - 5
    016 - 8
    017 - 3
    018 - 3

    I realize that davis has been injury prone for most of his career but that's part of it. We too have had our issues with injuries over the years. Part of the game.
    Im not sure how Neil doesn't come out clearly on top, considering toughness of conference, and not as high of draft pics, couple with a much better winning percentage and conference seeding.
     
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    Hoopguru, Oct 31, 2018
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  18. tlongII

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    I'd like to see Zach on AD. He'll probably get in foul trouble, but it will be good experience for him.
     
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    I figured...but still hurts to see it.
     
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    I'd rather him than Nurk or Aminu. Refs hate Zach still. I wonder if Gobert/Draymond/etc had these foul issues initially before refs started letting them get away with more contact.
     
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