Game Thread 2022-23 Game #4 - BLAZERS VS NUGGETS - OCTOBER 24, 2022 - MONDAY - 7:00 PM (PDT) ROOT, NBA TV

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  1. Wizard Mentor

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    Right now, I just hope we keep the defense train rolling, regardless of whether we win or not.
     
    Wizard Mentor, Oct 24, 2022
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    I think it would probably be better than Eubanks because Jokic spends a lot of possessions playing outside-->in. A lot of high post offense where he makes various moves into the paint. Winslow's mobility might mitigate that action. Nurkic has trouble defending that at times; Eubanks would be worse
     
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    is it the first time in Lillard's career that the Blazers have started 3:0?
     
    Labinot41, Oct 24, 2022
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    yes.

    through 3 games in Dame's career, the team has started 2-1 seven times. 1-2 three times. never started 0-3.
     
    illmatic99, Oct 24, 2022
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    Blazers started 3-0 in McMillians last two seasons, then lost the fourth games.

    They haven't been 4-0 since 1999 team that went to the WCF.

    The last time they were 5-0 was in 1992 when the Blazers eventually got to 8-0. That was the year after the Jordan finals; but the Blazers would finish the year with a loss to the Spurs in the first round.

    1990 team was a franchise best 11-0
    1981 7-0
    1979 9-0
     
    SharpesTriumph, Oct 24, 2022
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    i hope more fans show up for this game. i miss Moda being a sold out (for real) every night.

    need to create a real HCA again.
     
    illmatic99, Oct 24, 2022
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    So far the energy has clearly been like days of old. First person assessment right here. Not judging off some tv broadcast.
     
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    It would be so sweet to crush Denver tonight! Go Good Guys!!!!!!!!!!
     
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    It would be great to see Ant do really well in this game. If he starts clicking with all of the other good things we have going on, we'll be pretty scary.
     
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    I want Nurk to beast against Jokic tonight...that's his ultimate test in the league. Get Jokic in early foul trouble.
     
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    Opening night was standing room only - there were plenty of people standing along the top row.
     
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    Our schedule is tough. Denver, Heat, Rockets then Memphis then 6 road games back to back with the Suns…. Ouch
     
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    He might be the best option after Nurkic. I wonder if he could bother Jokic the way he bothered Kevin Durant (even blocking one of his shots).

    Here's the video short of him defending and blocking Durant:
    https://www.youtube.com/shorts/CYqQexuk2u8
     
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    Or the way he bothered Sabonis on Wednesday.
     
    PtldPlatypus, Oct 24, 2022
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    Winslow is really good at defending bigger players. I think Torey mentioned one reason being his standing reach is good for a player his height. Obviously he's very skilled/smart too.

    https://www.youtube.com/shorts/CYqQexuk2u8
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    blazerfan11, Oct 24, 2022
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    Well sure, but that doesn't seem likely. I'd be happy with Nurk playing slightly worse but still respectable against Jokic.

    I worry that he will get destroyed and then our backups might be even worse.
     
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    I like his chances. Doesn't seem likely that we are 3-0 either but I'll take it.
     
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    November is brutal. That's why it was so important for us to get off to a good start.
     
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    Still some room for improvement even on defense. It's been good so far though.
     
    blazerfan11, Oct 24, 2022
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    I see the Blazers winning a close game possibly in OT due to defense and Ant/Sharpe both having good games to go along with another strong performance from Jerami Grant and Josh Hart. I think Nurk will hold his own against Jokic, but of course, the Joker will outplay him because he's the back-to-back MVP. Blazers win by 3.
     
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