Game Thread GAME# 82: KINGS @ BLAZERS - APRIL 10, 2019 - WEDNESDAY, 7:30 PM, NBCSNW

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Darkwebs, Apr 10, 2019.

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Should we rest our main rotation players for this game?

Poll closed Apr 10, 2019.

  1. Absolutely, our main guys need rest. And we need to avoid the possibility of injuries

    8 vote(s)
    16.3%

  2. Yes. We've already guaranteed HCA. It doesn't really make much difference between 3rd or 4th Seed

    11 vote(s)
    22.4%

  3. Yes. Although the 3rd Seed would be ideal, winning this game doesn't guarantee it.

    3 vote(s)
    6.1%

  4. Yes. We need to tank for the 4th Seed so we can play Utah

    3 vote(s)
    6.1%

  5. Yes. We need to tank for the 4th Seed so we can avoid OKC

    1 vote(s)
    2.0%

  6. Yes. We need to tank for the 4th Seed so we can avoid San Antonio

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  7. No. Do not rest our players because the 3rd Seed is still in play.

    16 vote(s)
    32.7%

  8. No. We want to go into the Playoffs w/rhythm & momentum. We don't want our players being rusty.

    6 vote(s)
    12.2%

  9. No. Do not rest our players. The fans deserve to see our team play at full strength in the finale.

    1 vote(s)
    2.0%
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  1. BlazerBeav

    BlazerBeav Well-Known Member

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    Both games in OKC came on the second night of a tough back-to-back for Portland. There are no back-to-backs in the playoffs. Context matters.
     
    BlazerBeav, Apr 11, 2019
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    Although that game was so fun and amazing to watch reading this game thread after was a close second. All star defense or not that was impressive from all three youngsters. Hope it gives them confidence to build on.
     
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    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    that's as fake as it gets.
     
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    Fun game to be at, at least the fourth quarter anyways.
     
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    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    Didnt know our fanbase had so many whiney beta-minded fans man. "Oh god dammit Simons... dammit Denver... ugh 4-0 sweep noooo... were gonna get destroyed...".

    Holy hell man.
     
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    We'll talk after the series and then you can explain again why OKC was better than utah
     
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  7. BonesJones

    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    Moaning at your teams success... moaning at Simons dropping 37... that's FAKE. I already know you'll cry and moan about this game if we lose to OKC, as if we would've easily beat Utah. Smfh.
     
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    Rooting to get a easyier matchup, even if you have to loose a game doesnt make you a fake fan. I wake up in the middle of the night to watch Blazers games, so never ever call me a fake fan again you understood?
     
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  9. BonesJones

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    Watch your mouth. If you're gonna act like a fake fan, I'm gonna call you on it. What are you gonna do, slap me from "across the pond"?

    I understand wanting to play Utah, but whining about Simons and these guys playing amazing basketball and making that comeback? Thats weak.
     
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    People acting like Utah wouldve been pushovers. If I remember correctly, we were more competitive against OKC all year than we were against Utah in our first two games. Utah finished ahead of them for a reason. Mitchell has been playing amazing.

    The difference is negligible. If Terry can finally scheme well against a trap, we'll exploit OKCs defense to no end, and we'll have a better chance at beating them than Utah.

    If he cant, we'd lose regardless.
     
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    Simons could score 60 or 80 or 100, i'm happy for him, but loose the game in the end. Thats all i wanted. Now we play OKC with Paul George and Wesbrook who allways plays very good against us instead of playing Utah, yes they have gobert, but Gobert isn't even close that offensive threat as Paul George. Utah has been on a roll because of their easy schedule post All Star break, they are not as good as OKC.
     
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    Its "lose".

    PG played well against everyone. Until lately. That's not an "us" thing.

    If Utah isn't as good, why is their record better?

    Gobert is a huge threat as a lob catcher.

    OKC has 2 stars. Utah plays great as a TEAM.

    You have no logical basis for your whining.
     
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  13. PtldPlatypus

    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Not in here you aren't, if it involves personal attacks. Calling someone a "fake fan" because they don't root for a team the same way you do or the way you think they should... not OK dude. You know better.

    And @Labinot41--I don't care how personally attacked you might be; you don't get to respond in kind.

    I've edited posts from both of you--we're done now, got it?
     
    PtldPlatypus, Apr 11, 2019
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    Lanny Original Season Ticket Holder "Mr. Big Shot"

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    Wow, were you ever wrong about our starting five or the players who actually played the entire game. No shame there 'cause I was dreadfully wrong, too.
     
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    Lanny Original Season Ticket Holder "Mr. Big Shot"

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    I wouldn't nit pick about someones minor spelling errors. There's plenty of other disagreements to discuss. Plenty
     
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    Lanny Original Season Ticket Holder "Mr. Big Shot"

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    You don't wanna know.
     
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    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    Theres levels to this. Hopefully you realize that and arent that robotic.
     
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    I think Stotts had big adjustment last night when he put the team in a zone defensive. I thought Trent made some good defense plays last night he actually got some quick feet.
     
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    All I know 5 players probably sleep well last night from all the minutes they played.
     
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    Mea culpa. I was dead tired after my class , Blazers down 27, told Lucia time for bed
     
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