Game Thread GAME# 49: BLAZERS @ LAKERS - JANUARY 31, 2020 - FRIDAY, 7:30 PM, ESPN & NBCSNW

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Which result would you rather have?

Poll closed Feb 6, 2020.

  1. The Blazers lose this game, but Damian Lillard scores 82 points!

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  2. Blazers win this game, but Lillard scores 8 points.

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  1. CupWizier

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    I also noticed that we won.
     
    CupWizier, Feb 1, 2020
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    He showed no fear yes. But he fouled out in 12 minutes went 0-3, got one rebound. He was way out of his league. Between him and Biggie you have 10 of 22 fouls. Add Mario and Little and you get 15 Fouls.
    Gabriel will be a project. Great tools to work with. But players like that will take 2-3 years to develop.
     
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  3. CupWizier

    CupWizier Well-Known Member

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    No? You did mention McCollum? You should have. :bwpopcorn:
     
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    This forum has a tendency to over hype end of bench players rather than just let them develop.
     
    CupWizier, Feb 1, 2020
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    They do indeed. Got to figure if Melo is there he doesn't see the court. If Collins/Hood/Nurk are available does he dress down for this game? I guess so because there is a roster spot. Blazers do have a towel he can waive.
     
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    Hopefully showcasing him for a trade to Sacramento.
     
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    I guess Kuzma was just gonna hope he missed that.
     
    kjironman1, Feb 1, 2020
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    Yet many in here want him traded because he doesn’t fit?
     
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    Nice crossover...bu at 6-18.....at some point, something had to go in, right?
     
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    It seems some are starting to question getting rid of a good player but of course all our cap specialists out there say he must go. I'm torn on this?
    Personally i just cannot see getting rid of a player of that caliber that wants to be here. Money you say? I ask you. What would Paul Allen do?
     
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    Yeah. He was off but it was not for lack of good looks. I also noticed he was asking to be switched onto Lebron. Couple times he converted.
     
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    Not at all!
    These guys are playing with heart and urgency!
    Against some pretty tough odds with all the injuries! I’m impressed with the addition of two vets that have helped. I’ve always thought Trent was a steal in the draft, he’s so determined to make it and he has an NBA body.
    I think we’ve played more road games so far than most in the WC.
     
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    Both Melo and TA are starters in a team with Dame, coaxed by one of the most respected players coach, they are having fun and feel a new lease on their careers!
    It kind of like Pelosi getting all excited about the Green New Deal and her feaktionship with the newbie squad gals!
     
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    I’m certain if Dame wants him here he will be here. Jodie looks at Dame like the Buss family looked at Kobe.
     
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    That big reason he foul out due to Davis but he also gave Davis fits and I like how stay in front of him. But Davis just to big and strong for him. But let him guard not has big he probably won't foul out.
     
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    What people need to understand is that Gabriel at this stage is simply a project with some potential but still needs lots of work before he's close to being a rotational player. i'm willing to let the kid learn but I think some in the forum need to temper their enthusiasm as he would likely be in street clothes if we had Skal, Collins and Nurkic dressed down.
     
    CupWizier, Feb 1, 2020
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    Sure your right but that goes a lot of these players that playing right now. Swanigan Mario Gabriel and if Hood didn't go down your properly not even seen Trent. So in a way the injuries has shown what these kids what they can due and makes us deeper for the future. I miss one Little of those players. Yes injuries have hurt but it was not bad thing either. These young guys starting to score some points now too and been on this turn around.
     
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    says the guy with a slathered-up killer Rottweiler as his avatar

    Dame & Hezonja = balanced attack
     
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