Game Thread GAME# 68: BLAZERS @ HAWKS - MARCH 18, 2017 - SATURDAY, 3:00 PM (PST), CSNNW

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Do you usually wear green on St. Patrick's Day?

Poll closed Mar 22, 2017.

  1. Yes

    23 vote(s)
    56.1%

  2. No

    18 vote(s)
    43.9%
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  1. Chris Craig

    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Yeah, I think Nurk can handle an aged Howard, if it were the ghost of Howard past then maybe I'd be concerned...if anything let Howard get to the line and brick his free throws
     
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    Chris Craig, Mar 17, 2017
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    My poll answer is yes....I live in Lane County...people wear green all year round here. I wear more black and orange though...Beaver fan.
     
    riverman, Mar 17, 2017
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    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Yes, I usually wear green on St. Pattys day, and when I don't I've got green in me Irish blood
     
    Chris Craig, Mar 17, 2017
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    After the spurs game, I'm expecting us to get blown out.
     
    Scalma, Mar 18, 2017
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    BrunoSOC Ripcity from Brazil

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    ok we got this
     
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    TBpup, Mar 18, 2017
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    Is the team headed to Salt Lake City?
     
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    Nurk's spin move will be too fast for Howard to react to. I haven't seen anyone block him on it yet.
     
    -Ace-, Mar 18, 2017
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    - Get Nurk lots of looks in the paint. Howard not quick enough to keep up with Nurk in the post.
    - Evan Turners return will be key. How he and Nurk play off of each other will be the difference in this one.
    - Take smart shots. Have to start valuing possessions as we get closer to the post season.
    - Win the glass battle. Howard is still an elite rebounded, need to make sure to keep him off the glass and make his looks difficult.
    - Put them away early. Would be very helpful if we could finally get some rest for our starters on the first night of a b2b

    Nurk is on triple double watch in this one as well.
     
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    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    I feel like Nurkic might be overrated offensively. He shoots under 50% on all 2s, and has a 1:1 assist to turnover ratio.

    Is he really a plus offensively? His OBPM has been a -2 in his time with Portland
     
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  12. Darkwebs

    Darkwebs Awakened to emptiness Staff Member Moderator

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    Darkwebs, Mar 18, 2017
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    Without Milsap, this is a game we have no business losing.
     
    BlazerBeav, Mar 18, 2017
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    Dougnsalem not barf

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    He is better than Leonard though....
     
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    Darkwebs Awakened to emptiness Staff Member Moderator

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    Oh yeah? Portland says challenge accepted. ;)
     
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    Should I watch the Gonzaga game OR should I watch the Bloozers? Should Sly spend less time planning trips to Vegas?
     
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    Darkwebs Awakened to emptiness Staff Member Moderator

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    That would fit with this team's pattern this season.
     
    LuckyShot, Mar 18, 2017
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    None of these guys can fly so wingspan doesn't mean much.
     
    SlyPokerDog, Mar 18, 2017
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    RipCityDSCPL Could be worse, at least it's not Lonzo.

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    HAPPY BIRTHDAY :bdaycake:

    May a Blazers win be one of the gifts you receive today!:gift:
     
    RipCityDSCPL, Mar 18, 2017
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