Game Thread GAME# 76: CELTICS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 31, 2016 - THURSDAY, 7:00 PM (PDT), CSNNW

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Do you believe the Blazer will overtake the Grizzlies for the 5th seed?

Poll closed Mar 31, 2016.

  1. Yes

    21 vote(s)
    60.0%

  2. No

    14 vote(s)
    40.0%
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  1. BlazerCaravan

    BlazerCaravan Hug a Bigot... to Death

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    I thought Reggie Miller was the right answer.
     
    BlazerCaravan, Mar 30, 2016
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    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    And honestly, I could see the Kings wanting Vonleh more than Bradley. A Vonleh/WCS would be massive (9ft+ standing reaches) and athletic (37 inch verticals). Both could guard any big man in the league and could switch onto any position. Both could run the floor and compliment each other offensively. That plus Smart wild be a great defensive core to build around. Get the 4th pick in the draft and they could get Jaylen Brown to further add to their defense. Draft Hield 7th and there's your scorer at SG. None of those guys are bad locker room presences either, and theyd have an identity. They would still have Gay, McLemore, and others to trade or keep. Sacremento would do something like this if their front office wasn't so stupid.

    We could get Bradley from Boston in that scenario. That's the only way possible. Bradley is one of the top 5 guys I've always wanted. The addition of him would turn is into a 50+ win team overnight.
     
    BonesJones, Mar 31, 2016
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    Gonna be working during this game... so it's box score and forum for me, and then listen to the last half of the 4th whilst driving.
     
    Strenuus, Mar 31, 2016
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    Blazers are going to have to work hard on this one. They do not match up well with the Celtics.
    Go Blazers!
     
    kjironman1, Mar 31, 2016
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    538: Blazers have a 61% chance to win.

    Me: I want to vote yes on the poll, and I will do so if we win tonight (so, basically I'm chickening out....)
     
    Wizard Mentor, Mar 31, 2016
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    jlprk The ESPN mod is insane.

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    The Celtics easily beat us every time. It's over by the 3rd quarter.
     
    jlprk, Mar 31, 2016
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    Every time? We've played them once. lol.
     
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    jlprk The ESPN mod is insane.

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    You're right. The game before that, they only beat us by 1. I didn't have to look that up, I'm up on it. Cowens has been a real surprise.
     
    jlprk, Mar 31, 2016
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Jae Crowder is playing. Crap.
     
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    It'd make it just that much better if we beat them.
     
    Strenuus, Mar 31, 2016
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    I actually like Jae Crowder is playing for the first time against us after awhile.. That always messes up the team chemistry for a game or 2
     
    Tunchi, Mar 31, 2016
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    Are you saying you have..... HOPE? ;)
     
    Strenuus, Mar 31, 2016
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    Theres always hope but you know me I have my reservations
     
    Tunchi, Mar 31, 2016
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    Does it at least have a nice pool? A good steak dinner?
     
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    I just want to see us play well. If both teams play great and we end up losing a close one I can live with it. Obviously don't want to see us lay an egg and lose. This may be our most difficult game left outside the Warriors. I like our chances though. Bradley is a beast on defense so may be up to CJ or whoever Bradley's not guarding to score instead of Dame. Get around Bradley or Crowder and the Celtics have poor defense at the rim. We can match their depth unlike many teams they play.

    Go Blazers!
     
    Draco, Mar 31, 2016
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    We need a big game out of Crabbe/Hendo/Harkless/Davis to do it, I think. If Harkless can get the 10+ point first quarter like he has been doing... it could go a long way to helping us.
     
    Strenuus, Mar 31, 2016
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  17. Chris Craig

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    I'd rather trade for Crowder....that dude would be a fucking killer as a Blazer....he's the kind of guy to go after...too bad he isn't a free agent
     
    Chris Craig, Mar 31, 2016
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  18. riverman

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    Should be a good game...man up and knock em out! Go good guys! I like the Celtics coach and roster...won't be a walk in the park
     
    riverman, Mar 31, 2016
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    Dame is due for a big game...I think he goes full beast mode early tonight!
     
    riverman, Mar 31, 2016
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  20. Chris Craig

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    I do...both faith and hope...the Celtics are good but so is this young Blazers team...especially the way they have been playing since starting Hark...this is going to be a hell of a game..I'm excited
     
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