Game Thread GAME# 61: BLAZERS @ HAWKS - FEBRUARY 29, 2020 - SATURDAY, 4:30, NBCSNW

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Darkwebs, Feb 27, 2020.

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What do you feel are the chances the Blazers make the Playoffs?

Poll closed Mar 1, 2020.
  1. 100%

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  2. 99% to 90%

    4.0%
  3. 89% to 80%

    2.0%
  4. 79% to 70%

    6.0%
  5. 69% to 60%

    4.0%
  6. 59% to 50%

    2.0%
  7. 49% to 40%

    8.0%
  8. 39% to 30%

    20.0%
  9. 20% to 1%

    38.0%
  10. 0%

    16.0%
  1. TBpup

    TBpup Writing Team

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    From a 'pride' standpoint, can we try to hold them under 140? Too much to ask?
     
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    blazerfan11 Well-Known Member

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    Why do our players run to someone else on the 3-point line when an atlanta player lines up a 3-point shot? boxing out at the 3-point line?
     
  3. hoopsjock

    hoopsjock Well-Known Member

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    And not to mention that individual defensive improvement doesn't mean anything if the team defense regresses.
     
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    Tince Well-Known Member

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    I agree Trent is the only one that has shown strong signs of improving this season, which is too bad. What examples do we have of players leaving Portland to see the their defense dramatically under new leadership? I'm sure there are some, but I'd assume if anyone could come up with a list, it would be you.
     
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    Great point, I agree with this.

    Do we have data that shows the Blazers defensive rating by month over the past few years and if there is a trend that their ranking falls throughout the season?
     
  6. julius

    julius I wonder if there's beer on the sun Staff Member Global Moderator

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    It was atrocious basketball. Like literally, they started Ha Seung Jin at center for a time.
     
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    I don't know, why don't you look it up.
     
  8. TBpup

    TBpup Writing Team

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    Eyeball test: It's much worse when Nurkic is out.
     
  9. B-Roy

    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Sadly called this a loss. Glad I didn’t have time to watch this one.
     
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    I'm already studying lottery prospects in the 10-15 range, shit about to get serious
     
  11. Cugel

    Cugel The epitome of mediocrity

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    I have reached my limit of Stoffense and Tefense. This team is not good.
     
  12. Darkwebs

    Darkwebs Awakened to emptiness Staff Member Moderator

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    Funny how Calabro gives a negative comment about Hezonja's bounce pass and is silent on all the other worse shit we saw throughout the game.
     
  14. TBpup

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    Nice night from Collins...good to see him back. 24 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, a steal and 2 blocks.

    What? That's not 'our' Collins? We traded two 1st round picks to move up and take a different Collins. Damn.....foiled again.
     
  15. TorturedBlazerFan

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    Is it too early to call it a season?
     
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    I haven't started this game yet.

    I'm guessing I should start with a double shot for this one.
     
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    Play smart, play together, play hard.
     
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    Watch the YouTube highlights.
     
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    The real explanation for the team's performance was that they were trying to get Dame more MVP votes.
     
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    Wade Garrett Exactly right.

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    What time is it?
     

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