Game Thread GAME# 71: MAVERICKS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 20, 2019 - WEDNESDAY, 7:00 PM, NBCSNW

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Do you believe the Blazers will attain the 3rd seed in the West?

Poll closed Mar 21, 2019.

  1. Yes

    22 vote(s)
    53.7%

  2. No

    19 vote(s)
    46.3%
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  1. Cugel

    Cugel The epitome of mediocrity

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    Jake needs some lobs, he needs to move w/o ball, needs a spark
     
    Cugel, Mar 20, 2019
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    TorturedBlazerFan Well-Known Member

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    Fair enough, just seems like your posts are so much more sobering. Anyways, go Blazers lets beat Dallas!
     
    TorturedBlazerFan, Mar 20, 2019
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    Why? Aminu shoots better than Jake.
     
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    Nah I’m very optimistic. Go Blazers indeed.
     
    KingSpeed, Mar 20, 2019
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    I love the positivity, I just don't see it without unforseen injuries to other teams and Stotts figuring out how to get Dame help off of the trap.
     
    Strenuus, Mar 20, 2019
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Super impressed by Dame's defense this season. He's not a negative anymore. Dare I say he's a positive on most nights?
     
    B-Roy, Mar 20, 2019
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    Jade Falcon Just to piss you off.

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    Mount Hood comes in: immediate production.

    And wow.....Dame is playing great defense!
     
    Jade Falcon, Mar 20, 2019
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    That's how low I think of Aminu on offense, I guess. lol. I love him on defense, though.
     
    Strenuus, Mar 20, 2019
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    Strenuus Global Moderator Staff Member Global Moderator

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    It's been this way for a while. But it's hard to shake people's previous perceptions.
     
    Strenuus, Mar 20, 2019
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    Dame will help. We have way better roster this year. Kanter, Curry, and Hood all better than what we had last year. And Dame is better.
     
    KingSpeed, Mar 20, 2019
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    He has more good moments then ever. Thats for sure. His physical attributes kind of prohibit him from being a lock down gut, doesnt have long arms, or the strength of a guy like Marcus smart. He’s putting forth consistent effort though, and he’s lightning quick.
     
    TorturedBlazerFan, Mar 20, 2019
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    Both of Jake's starts have been 0-3 in the first qtr if I remember....he's got to find the bucket soon if we want to have some success
     
    riverman, Mar 20, 2019
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    It sounds kind of racist. Aminu better than Jake in every aspect of the game.
     
    KingSpeed, Mar 20, 2019
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    CURRY SAUCE!
     
    riverman, Mar 20, 2019
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    and rebounds better and plays better defense.
     
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    I really liked the acquisition of Hood, Im still a bit 50/50 on Kanter. I think Good Zach is overall better for the team then Kanter. Zach Plays good defense cleans up around the rim, doesnt need the ball in his hands to be effective.
    I think there may be a time where Kanters offense really helps them though.
     
    TorturedBlazerFan, Mar 20, 2019
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    Dame is ON POINT.
     
    Strenuus, Mar 20, 2019
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    Kanter's post moves remind me of Chris Kaman
     
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    When defense matters, Kanter is going to hurt us. Im worried about that. Hes gonna have to really output well on the offensive side to offset that. I know im in the minority, but playoffs only, I didn't like the Kanter move. Hood is meh, IMO. I don't see him being the difference between the last 10 losses and then all of a sudden a championship. Curry could be real interesting, though. I'm excited to see how he'll do in the playoffs.

    Btw, arent you at the game? These responses are detailed for being at the game lol.
     
    Strenuus, Mar 20, 2019
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  20. EGame

    EGame "You're the only one of these fools I trust"

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    do the mavs still have that annoying knat Barea?
     
    EGame, Mar 20, 2019
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