Game Thread GAME# 66: WARRIORS @ BLAZERS - MARCH 9, 2018 - FRIDAY, 7:00 PM (PST), NBCSNW

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Darkwebs, Mar 6, 2018.

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Which team do you think will finish with the best record in the NBA?

Poll closed Mar 11, 2018.

  1. Rockets

    45 vote(s)
    73.8%

  2. Warriors

    16 vote(s)
    26.2%

  3. Raptors

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  4. Celtics

    0 vote(s)
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  1. rotary111

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    Geez... I must have slept good last night. Dreamed we beat the Warriors by 17!

    I better get some coffee.
     
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    Difference is we have 10million being spent on someone who not only doesn’t contribute but is just not good for anything but waving towels. I definitely understand the need for caution but this is working much better than anticipated and I think we’re a bit limited for options as it is. Either we keep them around or pray we’re able to pull off another couple miracles on minimum salary players.
     
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    I better wash my sheets!
     
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    SportsAndWhine Dumbass For Hire

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    Mr Robot is Jusuf's mom. She's just frustrated her baby boy isn't playing 48 minutes a game.
     
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    SportsAndWhine Dumbass For Hire

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    If we're a 53 win team in 3rd place in the Western Conference, are we financially crippled, or paying for the talent that gets us there?

    Other than Meyers... dude must have pictures of Olshey in compromising positions...
     
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    I have gotten on Stotts for a long time and have questioned him and his rotations, thought process etc.

    Right now he's making all the right moves. He's calling timeouts when they need to be (like when it got down to only being up 7, etc), and learning to leave players in who are better in that moment or situation (I.E. Ed Davis last night and also with the Lakers). Props to him for keeping Davis in and realizing the amazing value those extra possessions got us. (At least 8-10 points in the second half, which were the difference to separate us during the run)
     
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    What else could he really do? They just got smashed. It is a rare non punk moment for him.
     
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    Playing Ed won the game. You're more of a Nurk fan than a Blazers fan.

    I like Nurk and I think he's gonna be great, but if my TEAM needs to ultimately TRADE HIS ASS to get better then I wouldn't bat an eye.

    Because I'm a fan of the Blazers first...
     
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    Then just maybe, on the board, you could show a little objectivity when it comes to the growth Nurk needs in various areas?

    Because I GUARANTEE you, you'll NEVER see Ed Davis flop.
     
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    Mt. Robot is Jusuf's C3PO - he is his slightly confused but very likable secondary guardian robot. Luckily, it seems that Jusuf knows what is what - and taking advice from his R2D2 - he is not sulking or upset.
     
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    That is one of those rare things that everyone on this board shot be able to agree with!
     
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    Props to our players for upping their game after the all star break. Eight straight wins. Way to kick ass, guys!
     
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    Obviously, Stotts thinks there is. :dunno: And maybe it's just keeping his counting stats low for contract purposes later. Maybe it's b/c Nurk is so gassed from playing his butt off in the first 3 quarters on both sides of the floor that he wouldn't be very effective.
    Maybe it's because he shoots 2% lower than his average (and 5% lower than his best quarters, the 1st and 3rd) in the 4th quarter, when possessions are at a premium.
    Maybe it's because during "Lillard Time" in the 4th, we need more D-and-rebounding than players who need a few touches to stay focused.
    Maybe the matchups have just favored having faster guys on the floor.

    Either way, it seems to be working for now. :dunno:
     
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    NO!

    I like floppers, but Nurk doesnt flop, he just sells contact so well
     
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    Dude, I've refereed basketball at a high level for 16 years.

    I've refereed NBA champions.

    There is no such thing as "selling contact".

    That's just a nice way of saying flop.
     
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    Yeah, but you guys are all corrupt/blind/too busy blowing stars to actually see the game, amirite?
     
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    hes not gassed, Stotts said both times (when Ed Davis played entire 4th quarter) that he was going to put Nurk back in, but instead decided not to... if you need D, then you need Nurk cause hes your best defender and he anchors the D and his rebounding was great last night, 11 reb after 3/4... its not the matchup, Stotts said he went with different lineup last time against GSW
     
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    well, put it however you want, but to me theres difference between flopping and selling contact

    I call this a flop and Nurk doesnt do any of it

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