Game Thread GAME# 32: CAVALIERS @ BLAZERS - DECEMBER 26, 2015 - SATURDAY, 7:00 PM (PST), KGW

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How many NBA games did you watch on Christmas yesterday?

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  1. 0

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    56.7%

  2. 1

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    26.7%

  3. 2

    3 vote(s)
    10.0%

  4. 3

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    3.3%

  5. 4

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  6. 5

    1 vote(s)
    3.3%
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  1. riverman

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    your wife could explain it to you...or maybe not!
     
    riverman, Dec 27, 2015
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    jlprk The ESPN mod is insane.

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    http://espn.go.com/nba/playbyplay?gameId=400828340

    The game was determined in the 34-12 1st quarter, which was divided into thirds by 2 timeouts. So I made box scores for each third of the 1st quarter, and figured each player's effectiveness points per minute, using the NBA.com formula. I won't bother you with all the numbers.

    Plumlee was the best player of the quarter because he remained consistently high in all 3 thirds. Crabbe was 2nd overall, dipping in the middle third before having a great 3rd third of the 1st quarter. 3rd best was Aminu, with a great middle third while also guarding James, I assume. 4th was McCollum, who diminished in each third after a great start. The best Cavs were Thompson and Varejao.

    I think that LeBron's mind turns to sludge sometimes. Not the killer that Michael Jordan was, but probably more likeable.
     
    jlprk, Dec 27, 2015
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    jlprk The ESPN mod is insane.

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    Last year I said, I wish we could see this team without Aldridge. This year, I'm glad we can see this team without Lillard.

    On some teams, the best player is a locomotive who makes them win. But the best Blazer always seem to be a diversion/decoy, to attract opponents' attention so that teammates can shoot after he misses. But his teammates are held back by deferring to him.
     
    jlprk, Dec 27, 2015
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  4. Blazers Roy

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    Just stop.
     
    Blazers Roy, Dec 27, 2015
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    jlprk The ESPN mod is insane.

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    Now if only McCollum would disappear, this would get entertaining!

    Bring back Juwan Howard!
     
    jlprk, Dec 27, 2015
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    I missed the game thread last night but I can' t believe we blow out the number one team in the east and you slackers don't have a dance party!
     
    riverman, Dec 27, 2015
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    Lebron who?
     
    Chris Craig, Dec 27, 2015
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    Just read that we are the only team this season to play a half with NO turnovers and forced Lebron to a season low in points and the Cavs to a season low in total score...frickin' awesome!
     
    riverman, Dec 27, 2015
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    According to ESPN, the 29 point lead at the half was the most that any team has ever outscored a LeBron James-led team in a half in his career.
     
    Natebishop3, Dec 27, 2015
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    BlayZa Misbehaving responsibly

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    finally, a game worth sharing! doing the business now
     
    BlayZa, Dec 27, 2015
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    That's a given.
     
    Rastapopoulos, Dec 27, 2015
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    #totesadorbs
     
    BLAZINGGIANTS, Dec 27, 2015
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    Crabbe reminds me of Rip Hamilton with the way he gets his looks by moving off the ball.
     
    illmatic99, Dec 27, 2015
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    Sometimes it good have your best player sit out. It gives everyone to get his touches and see what they can do in this case it looks like Crabbe. Plus it give dame more confident in his player when he comes back.
     
    Trackjack, Dec 27, 2015
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    I missed seeing the game. Notice that no one has ever seen us together at the same time?
     
    jlprk, Dec 27, 2015
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    jlprk The ESPN mod is insane.

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    Is this just against the Cavs, or is it for against any team?
     
    jlprk, Dec 27, 2015
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    We are the first team in the NBA to have a turnover-free half. Period.
     
    BLAZINGGIANTS, Dec 27, 2015
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    I've been having the exact same thought throughout the last month, but i thought it will be a bit blasphemous to say it at this early stage.
     
    Blazers Roy, Dec 27, 2015
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