Game Thread GAME# 1: JAZZ @ BLAZERS - DECEMBER 23, 2020 - WEDNESDAY, 7:00 PM, NBCSNW

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Darkwebs, Dec 19, 2020.

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Predict the Western teams from below that will finish ahead of the Blazers in the standings.

Poll closed Dec 25, 2020.

  1. Lakers

    48 vote(s)
    94.1%

  2. Clippers

    41 vote(s)
    80.4%

  3. Nuggets

    38 vote(s)
    74.5%

  4. Warriors

    8 vote(s)
    15.7%

  5. Rockets

    6 vote(s)
    11.8%

  6. Jazz

    18 vote(s)
    35.3%

  7. Mavericks

    17 vote(s)
    33.3%

  8. Grizzlies

    6 vote(s)
    11.8%

  9. Suns

    9 vote(s)
    17.6%

  10. Pelicans

    7 vote(s)
    13.7%
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  1. Chris Craig

    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Paul is rolling over in his fucking grave this is so bad
     
    Chris Craig, Dec 23, 2020
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    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    they're becoming very annoying. this aint too doom and gloom to point out obvious criticisms. Like Melo not PASSING once
     
    illmatic99, Dec 23, 2020
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    PCmor7 Generational Poster

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    A month or so and we're out of playoff contention.

    Changing the defense might have been a good idea, but not in a short offseason.

    Of course, we make up for that by continually passing the ball one time or fewer on every possession and winding up with contested shots. And if this is the Melo we're going to see, waive him.
     
    PCmor7, Dec 23, 2020
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    TBpup Writing Team

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    On the small TV in the valet car, it doesn't look as bad.
     
    TBpup, Dec 23, 2020
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    I just think every team is different. We added 2 starters and a third starter was Nurk/injured. New Orleans added Bledsoe and Adams, yes. It’s one game.
     
    calvin natt, Dec 23, 2020
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    Darkwebs Awakened to emptiness Staff Member Moderator

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    Onto the next blowout.
     
    Darkwebs, Dec 23, 2020
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    PCmor7 Generational Poster

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    All of them.
     
    PCmor7, Dec 23, 2020
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Anyone want to bet he sticks with the same fucking rotation in the second half?
     
    Natebishop3, Dec 23, 2020
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    Chris Craig, Dec 23, 2020
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    They didn't really do much still not rebounding and can't guard the 3 line and 1st unit be little better on defense then the 2nd unit but not by much right now. Your best player as 0 point and I going predicted he going be shooting a lot in the 2nd half to get his shots.
     
    James lamphear, Dec 23, 2020
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    not buying this excuse sorry. Terry doesn't get the benefit of the doubt here from me. He struggles coaching defense and is so-so at managing egos.
     
    illmatic99, Dec 23, 2020
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    This team is so fucking backwards it astounds me. I can turn on a Cleveland game and see more movement on offense. Jones and Covington literally stand in the corner and whichever one of Dame/CJ isn't handling the ball is just standing at the elbow. Literally no one does anything until the PnR breaks down, and by that time the shot clock is already at 10. What can you do but isolate?

    Jesus christ.
     
    B-Roy, Dec 23, 2020
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    Why are we getting out-rebounded so bad every game?
     
    UKRAINEFAN, Dec 23, 2020
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Please change your avi to Melo.
     
    B-Roy, Dec 23, 2020
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    It was the big coaching move in the offseason. Didn't you hear? It's all anyone's talked about. The new defensive philosophy making us a better team.

    I'm sure by the end of the season they'll have started to figure it out.
     
    PCmor7, Dec 23, 2020
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    Yeah i don't like melo on the court at all right now. he isn't playing well. Gary Trent and Henry Giles would be better with Kanter.
     
    kjironman1, Dec 23, 2020
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    It’s all coaching, we go small for our starting 5, so we need to play uptempo, gamble more, and have our cutters actually cut. This whole wait in the corner is bullshit.
     
    Titan, Dec 23, 2020
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    Shit and the next one will be the Lakers with the Rockets game likely postponed
     
    Chris Craig, Dec 23, 2020
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    42N8Bounce Red Hot And Rebuilding

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    Wow. Just, wow.
     
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    Bunch of standing around watching Dame dribble or pass out of a double/triple team with no one coming to the ball to help. All shots are rushed and coming up short. Is Mario our missing link??? I kid...
     
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