The Importance Of The Next 3 Games

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Boise Blazer, Feb 28, 2014.

Moderators: 6

Moderators

  1. BrianFromWA
  2. Chris Craig
  3. Darkwebs
  4. Ed O
  5. PtldPlatypus
  6. SlyPokerDog
  1. Boise Blazer

    Boise Blazer Thread Lightly

    Joined:
    Dec 12, 2008
    Messages:
    7,262
    Likes Received:
    2,589
    Trophy Points:
    113
    The case can be made for any games to be must wins but it seems like for the Blazers in the battle of HCA these next 3 games are games that not only we should win but that really have to win. Knowing that we are about to go on two different 5 games road trips this month really makes home games that we should win even more important especially considering that these are next three games are mostly winnable for ALL of the teams on this list.

    Current Standings


    OKC 43-15 -
    SAS 41-16 1.5
    POR 40-18 3.0
    LAC 40-20 4.0
    HOU 39-19 4.0

    Next 3 games
    OKC
    2-28 vs MEM
    3-2 vs CHA
    3-4 vs PHI

    SAS
    2-28 vs CHA
    3-2 vs DAL
    3-4 @ CLE

    POR
    3-1 vs DEN
    3-3 vs LAL
    3-5 vs ATL

    LAC
    3-1 vs NOH
    3-4 @ PHX
    3-6 @ LAL

    HOU
    3-1 vs DET
    3-4 vs MIA
    3-5 @ ORL
     
    Boise Blazer, Feb 28, 2014
    #1
  2. OneLifeToLive

    OneLifeToLive Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 25, 2012
    Messages:
    5,620
    Likes Received:
    517
    Trophy Points:
    113

    Interestingly, I think they are all games they can win WITHOUT LA. So do you think for the overall good of the season, do you rest him a lil longer?
     
    OneLifeToLive, Feb 28, 2014
    #2
  3. Boise Blazer

    Boise Blazer Thread Lightly

    Joined:
    Dec 12, 2008
    Messages:
    7,262
    Likes Received:
    2,589
    Trophy Points:
    113
    As I saw another person post, I just want to make sure he is back up to speed before we hit Texas
     
    Boise Blazer, Feb 28, 2014
    #3
  4. maxiep

    maxiep RIP Dr. Jack

    Joined:
    Sep 12, 2008
    Messages:
    28,303
    Likes Received:
    5,884
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Merchant Banker
    Location:
    Denver, CO & Lake Oswego, OR
    IMO, you don't take any chances.
     
    maxiep, Feb 28, 2014
    #4
  5. OneLifeToLive

    OneLifeToLive Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 25, 2012
    Messages:
    5,620
    Likes Received:
    517
    Trophy Points:
    113
    As long as they play the next three the way they played Brooklyn, they should be fine!
     
    OneLifeToLive, Feb 28, 2014
    #5
  6. e_blazer

    e_blazer Rip City Fan

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2008
    Messages:
    24,196
    Likes Received:
    30,334
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Consultant
    Location:
    Oregon City, OR
    Looking at those schedules, I wouldn't be surprised if those 5 teams went a collective 15-0 during that time period. Houston has a toughie against the Heat, but since it's at home, I like their chances.
     
    e_blazer, Feb 28, 2014
    #6
  7. Boise Blazer

    Boise Blazer Thread Lightly

    Joined:
    Dec 12, 2008
    Messages:
    7,262
    Likes Received:
    2,589
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Well said and exactly my point. We dont want to drop a game in standings before we go on the road
     
    Boise Blazer, Feb 28, 2014
    #7
  8. OneLifeToLive

    OneLifeToLive Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 25, 2012
    Messages:
    5,620
    Likes Received:
    517
    Trophy Points:
    113
    With the way the last few games have gone for them, OKC better pick up their level of play. Allowing 40 points in the fourth to the who the Bucks? At home no less. Won't cut it
     
    Last edited: Feb 28, 2014
    OneLifeToLive, Feb 28, 2014
    #8
  9. BigGameDamian

    BigGameDamian Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 19, 2012
    Messages:
    33,057
    Likes Received:
    13,257
    Trophy Points:
    113
    each game is just as important as the next game in my book.
     
    BigGameDamian, Feb 28, 2014
    #9
  10. Boise Blazer

    Boise Blazer Thread Lightly

    Joined:
    Dec 12, 2008
    Messages:
    7,262
    Likes Received:
    2,589
    Trophy Points:
    113
    In the big sense of things or in the general sense of things, yes. But there is something to be said about confidence and momentum going into big games or a stretch of big games.
     
    Boise Blazer, Feb 28, 2014
    #10
  11. Pinwheel1

    Pinwheel1 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 13, 2008
    Messages:
    23,196
    Likes Received:
    15,649
    Trophy Points:
    113
    I agree these next three are crucial. The two upcoming road trips are brutal. The next few home games are essential to stay in the hunt for HCA. I was thinking the same thing yesterday when looking over the schedule.
     
    Pinwheel1, Feb 28, 2014
    #11

Share This Page