Game Thread GAME# 81: BLAZERS @ THUNDER - APRIL 13, 2015 - MONDAY, 5:00 PM (PST), KGW & NBATV

The first 3 quarters.

 

Hell of a difference between the guards and the bigs in general, heh?
12 for 42 vs 26 for 41. Ouch!

 

Don't forget Kaman who also tweaked his back tonight!

 

I will never say without Westbrick the Thunder are a better team with or without Durant.

However I will say Westbrick although sometimes he's succeeded in getting W's while Durant has been out this year..... As well the Thunder have won more games with him than they have without him....
He still has single handly put them in the situation of not controlling their own destiny.
I've watched the Thunder enough this year to be disgusted with his play when the game is on the line, and I don't even like the Thunder..
I like it when they lose...
However
I like good basketball.. From any team.... I respect good basketball.
Why I'm also a Spurs fan and a fan of Memphis due to their team concept.
If Westbrick would have pulled back a little and used Ibaka late in games.. They wouldn't have lost certain games they did lose...
If he would have used Morrow in draw and kick situations more often than he did...
Westbrick would possibly have a chance at getting the MVP trophy because he would be winning a lot more games... And have a chance to avoid the Dubs in the first round..
Right now it's a question of even getting in... I wouldn't put it past POP to sit people... Spurs dgaf about road games... They're the Spurs

I do give props for making it but people should be realistic when touting Westbrick...
Just like they should be realistic when criticizing Lillard...
But a fan isn't realistic.
So I guess...
Keep on doing you.

 

Uggggggg. First page!

 

WTF happened to our defense?

 

Sorry, certainly not something I wanted to be right on

 

Or healthy players.

 

Maybe he rests this summer? Blessing in disguise if so.

 

And Meyers Laimbeibs!

 

Not a fun game to watch. No ball movement what so ever. Most (not all) can be blamed on the makeshift lineups, but it seemed like it was worse when Leonard was out f the game. I guess our our offense performs best with a PF on the floor who can shoot. Better pay LMA this summer what ever he wants....

I know we have to stay healthy, but I hate that our bigs never dive on the floor for a loose ball. We suck on 50-50 situations.
And we needed more from Lopez to start the game. Zero rebounds in 25 minutes? Kanter and Adams wanted it more last night and set the tone.

 

I've noticed. I've also noticed how frustrated he is that he can't get the same calls that Westbrick, Hardflop, and Chris Paul (and others) get.

 

Maybe Dame should have kept his mouth shut about not being picked for the ASG?

 

It sure smelled like it.

 

I know. NBA refs are so inconsistent. How are players supposed to know when they can and can't hit an all star's elbow with their face?

 

This made me LOL.

 

There's only one way to learn. At least we had a meaningless game (and the next one) for Frazier and Crabbe to get some much needed court time.

 

He made one three pointer, then, as often happens to players, thought that meant he can shoot.

 

But you were, from the start, there was no reason to play Nico. Half ass games are often the ones where injuries are most likely.

Now, that is what I call a (potential) silver lining.

 

Best development this year has been the improvement of CJ and Leonard. Both can be legit 6th and 7th men on a winning team next season.

Very encouraged by them. Just need serious improvement on D and a larger paint presence and we should be contenders if healthy.