Game Thread 2022-23 Game #51 - BLAZERS @ GRIZZLIES - FEBRUARY 1, 2023 - WEDNESDAY - 4:00 PM (PDT) ROOT

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  1. Strenuus

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    You said the 3 games were a loss. Care to backtrack and say you're wrong like you always are, or will you be a politician and say nothing?

    Never say we lose or win a game before the game happens ever again. Deal?
     
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    My predictions are either a hopefull "We're going to kick these guys asses." Or a lot of hedging my bets and meandering.
     
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    This game reminded me of early in the season on the road. UGLY but a win. I am surprised we only had 13 turnovers. It seemed like we made a lot of forced passes. Watford made a lot of those but I really like what he brings to the front line when he brings it up the court. He is a good passer who did not pass well tonight. But I really believe if he plays more he will slow down and make better decisions. The Blazer offense looks better IMO when multiple players bring it up the court.
     
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    Memphis played like total garbage. That team is pretenders, not contenders.
     
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    Oh no I will continue and I love to be wrong.
     
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    Yeah, I mean they commit to playing defense and obviously they got Morant. But I just don’t see that team having enough weapons to being a real threat in the playoffs.
     
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    I liked the signing thinking he’d be our 3rd string center. He’s far exceeded my expectations.
     
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    Weren’t they teammates with the Pelicans?
     
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    I didn’t get to watch the game but just watched the full highlights.

    It looked like we were pushing the pace much more this game. Getting out and running when possible.

    Probably had a lot to do with Nurk being out. He slows us down. With Grant, Simons, Lillard, Sharpe and Eubanks we could excel as fast tempo team. Instead of the boring half court stuff we usually run.
     
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    The Grizzlies fired off 37 threes against a team half their size. Absolutely pathetic show of basketball.
     
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    Good team defense wins games. GPII can flat out get you the ball. He caused Brooks to get a 5 sec violation and turn the ball over at the end of the game...brilliant example of defense turning into offense
     
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    OMG I miss the game and we win against Memphis, ON THE ROAD?!?!?! I'm never watching again thank me later guys! Just kidding I will definitely watch the next road game and you can blame me if we lose.
     
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    Then don't watch the games. Deal?
     
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    Funny thing is Celtics vs Nets actually ended up in a blowout
     
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    ESPN Double header are both blowouts… LOL.
     
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    damian is in some kinda groove right now. just slicing and dicing any defense that is thrown at him and not just cuz he's on fire from three.
     
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    Portland will have his Early-Bird rights & can resign him to a contract to just above the MLE without any other restrictions
     

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