Game Thread GAME# 18: BLAZERS @ BUCKS - NOVEMBER 21, 2018 - WEDNESDAY, 5:00 PM, NBCSNW

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Darkwebs, Nov 20, 2018.

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Who do you think is the best screener on the Blazers?

Poll closed Nov 27, 2018.

  1. Aminu

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  2. Collins

    5 vote(s)
    10.2%

  3. Layman

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  4. Leonard

    8 vote(s)
    16.3%

  5. Nurkic

    36 vote(s)
    73.5%

  6. Swanigan

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  7. Turner

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  8. Other

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  1. Darkwebs

    Darkwebs Awakened to emptiness Staff Member Moderator

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    2018-19 REGULAR SEASON RECORD
    PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
    12 - 5
    (5-3 Road)
    MILWAUKEE BUCKS
    12 - 4
    (8-1 Home)


    _____________________________
    ---------    PROBABLE STARTERS---------

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    [​IMG] PG [​IMG]
    DAMIAN LILLARD VS ERIC BLEDSOE

    [​IMG] SG [​IMG]
    C.J. McCOLLUM VS MALCOLM BROGDON

    [​IMG] SF [​IMG]
    JAKE LAYMAN VS KHRIS MIDDLETON

    [​IMG] PF [​IMG]
    AL-FAROUQ AMINU VS GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO

    [​IMG] C [​IMG]
    JUSUF NURKIC VS BROOK LOPEZ



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    WHEN: 5:00 PM (PST), WEDNESDAY, 11/21/2018

    WHERE: FISERV FORUM, MILWAUKEE, WI
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    TV BROADCAST:
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    RADIO BROADCAST:
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    --------------BENCH--------------
    PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
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    CURRY , BALDWIN , SIMONS
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    TURNER , STAUSKAS , TRENT Jr.
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    SWANIGAN , COLLINS , LEONARD

    MILWAUKEE BUCKS
    [​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]
    DUVAL , DELLAVEDOVA , DiVINCENZO
    [​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]
    CONNAUGHTON , MORRIS , BROWN
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    SNELL , ILYASOVA , WOOD
    [​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]
    WILSON , HENSON , MAKER


    INJURIES
    TRAIL BLAZERS
    Seth Curry (right knee): QUESTIONABLE
    Moe Harkless (left knee soreness): QUESTIONABLE

    BUCKS
    Donte DiVincenzo (left quad strain): OUT
    John Henson (left wrist injury): OUT
    D.J. Wilson (right hamstring strain): OUT
    Jodie Meeks (suspension): OUT



    HEAD COACHES
    [​IMG] - VS – [​IMG]
    TERRY STOTTS --- MIKE BUDENHOLZER



    :reading:BUCKS' OFFICIAL GAME NOTES
    :reading:BLAZERS' OFFICIAL GAME NOTES     ​




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    Darkwebs, Nov 20, 2018
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  2. Darkwebs

    Darkwebs Awakened to emptiness Staff Member Moderator

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    The Blazers are on the 5th game of a 6-game road trip, while the Bucks are on the 4th game of a 6-game home stand.

    Both teams have won 2 in a row.

    This will be a tough game for the Blazers. The Bucks are the better team (record-wise) and it will be a back-to-back for Portland. The Blazers didn't put the game against the Knicks away until the very end, so the starters didn't get any extra rest.

    Hopefully, Zach is recovered from his hangover, and can play decently here.

    Rip City!
     
    Darkwebs, Nov 20, 2018
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    This is the definition of a schedule loss.
     
    illmatic99, Nov 20, 2018
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    Blazers will bring their "A" game and make this one of the best of the season!
     
    kjironman1, Nov 20, 2018
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    For thanksgiving this year, Im thankful the Bucks arent wearing those ugly yellow things they call “jerseys”, against the Blazers....
     
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    Its a good thing this isn’t against a bad team where we could get caught lacking. The Blazers will get up for this game and play our best basketball but I am a little pessimistic considering the circumstances. Back to back wins against a potential title contender would be huge and winning this game would be a statement.
     
    DollaBel, Nov 20, 2018
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    Bucks and Warriors are a combined 16-2 at home. If we win both, that’d be amazing.
     
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    I wonder if the Bucks will change their defense on CJ. #40points #crossover #anklesbroken
     
    KingSpeed, Nov 20, 2018
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    I like us in this game because we've already shown that we match-up well with these Bucks. I think between Chief and Zach we'll defend Antetokounmpo well. I think Dame will have a big game. We've got to defend the perimeter (no open threes) and we'll get this win.
     
    blazerkor, Nov 20, 2018
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    Not expecting that we will be able to beat these guys again, esp on the road. They will come out guns blazing.
     
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    Nurkic is the only acceptable answer to this poll. He’s up with the elite screeners in the NBA. Guys like Adams and (prime) Gortat.
     
    Scalma, Nov 20, 2018
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    I voted Nurk as well, but Leonard does set some solid screens.

    @Strenuus should be ashamed of himself for voting for Collins. The poll question isn't which Blazer is best at picking up moving screen violations.
     
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    hoopsjock, Nov 20, 2018
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    I'd happily take a split of the next two games. If we somehow lose both and go 2-4 on the road trip with the only wins over the Wiz/Knicks, that will be disappointing.
     
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    Agreed. I’m prepared for and expect a 13-6 record.
     
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    Just got to our hotel....2:15am. Long trip.......Goodnight!
     
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    My bad... I thought it said "screen namer" and obviously BAD MOTHERFUCKER wins.
     
    Strenuus, Nov 21, 2018
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    2nd of a back-to-back not getting to sleep till around 3:00 a.m. after Dame/CJ combined for around 75 minutes. Someone else may need to step up because those circumstances don't usually lead to hot shooting.
     
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    SIeepwalker The lone sane poster

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    This would be a GREAT win, but I won't count on it.
     
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    With the 6 road games I penciled this game and Warriors game as an L after winning the first 4 games. I was expecting a 4-2 record but now it’s looks like a 2-4 road record.
     
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    My 3-3 prediction is in jeopardy. That loss to the Flakers hurt. It will be a yuuuuge upset if the Blazers win tonight.

    Go Good Guys!

    :cheers:
     
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