GAME THREAD: BLAZERS @ KNICKS - FEB. 5TH, 2014, WEDNESDAY, 5:00 PM, ESPN & CSNNW

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  1. Sinobas

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    I agree, Freeland isn't horrible, but we still lose ground with him in the game. He's more of a 3rd string/Euro talent.

    Ironically, the only bench player I like is Thomas Robinson, and he's the one the coaches keep benching.
     
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    I was excited at the Meyers pick at first, a 7-1 athletic center who could shoot. But now I'm a complete Meyers hater. Wish we would have taken Lamb or Sullinger.
     
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    And we destroyed GS in GS too. 1-1 with two games remaining at Moda Center. You expect us to sweep Warriors? I'll be fine with 3-1. We are having a great season. ESPN considers a title contender. The Miami TV announcers think we'll be in the Finals with them.
     
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    At the end of a win, Wheels always says, "And once again, it is a great day to be a Blazer."

    Well, I'm not sure about that in this case. Glad they won but that 'beating your Grandma in a race doesn't make you fast' analogy seems sadly fitting. The Knicks are a mess. They are 1-23 when trailing at the end of 3 quarters and Portland did their best to make them 2-23.

    Thank goodness it was the Knicks.

    :matrix:
     
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    Do you really think that is because of Joel and not who he is in the game with?
     
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    I don't think that addresses our problems. Chandler is not going to cut down on our stupid turnovers.
     
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    Most frustrating, stressful game to watch this season. Yes we won and yes LMA made a great clutch shot late. But I didn't like us forcing it to LMA all game long against a guy who defends him well.
    Watching Mo on every facet of his game is giving me ulcers. And the turnovers from everyone, the missed free throws and missed layup late. Fearing every minute that we might lose to the hated and despised Fatty Felton team! Arrgh!!! Maybe now i will make some breakfast and a cup of green tea and try to wind down.
     
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    So? Why does ESPN's opinion really mean anything? It's not like they really cover sports anymore.

    And we did not destroy GS at all. We beat them, yes... but I considered "destroyed" to be from buzzer to buzzer. That's where we differ in that, I suppose
     
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    Exactly.

    Though, I do like that we are 12-0 on the road when we are leading going into the 4th.
     
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    You post like you've never played a second of competitive sports in your life. A WIN IS A GOD DAMNED WIN! Whether you grind it out or kick somebody's ass, on April 17th they count the same. Fucking sit back and enjoy a game for once!
     
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    That fourth quarter was many things, but enjoyable? I might need to be convinced. New York is a bad bad BAD team.

    I'm very glad we won though!
     
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    Hell, I even re-watched it and it was a bad quarter by both teams.

    Glad we won? Yes. Thrilled about how we won? Other than defense (shocking!), no.

    The schonz was pissed the entire quarter, I bet. lol.
     
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    No team goes 3-15 in the 4th quarter of a close game and wins on the road... except against the Knicks. That was mind-bendingly bad basketball by them. So many stupid turnovers and fouls. Just shitty ball playing! Might have been the worst quarter of basketball I've seen played by an opponent this year.

    That said, LOVED Nic's fire tonight!

    Also I hope this shuts everyone up about trading for Shumpert. Dude sucks ass.
     
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    It was partly suprising to see just how many bad shots melo took. There was 3 or 4 where they got the board and within 2 seconds he shot it from 3.

    I mean, I got on the Blazers today for the bad play, but their defensive output today was a good surprise. Also, it could be a lot worse... we could be fans of the Knicks.
     
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    That's on you bro. As somebody who played basketball, football, soccer and played sports in the Army...... after being drilled by our coaches for years....."Get the win no matter what! I don't give a fuck HOW you do it....just DO it!" Put it in the WIN column and get out of town.
     
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    On that note, I bet the Warriors and Bulls last night would of LOVED to of played ugly and like shit and got a W.
     
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    Me too.
     
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    It seems like he would benefit by playing regularly in actual games, why isn't he in the D league? Send kim Hughes with him if they think he needs constant coaching.
     
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    Another game I didn't get to see bc of no Comcast. Glad they won. Worried about the shooting %'s of Dame though.... and well Mo as well.... hope our bench can be consistent for the rest of the season...

    fuck me, just found out it was on ESPN. of course.... sigh /facepalm
     
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