Game Thread GAME# 73: BLAZERS @ THUNDER - MARCH 25, 2018 - SUNDAY, 4:00 PM (PST), NBCSNW

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Gut feeling: how many wins will the Blazers notch on this 3-game road trip (vs OKC, N.O., & MEM)

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  1. Mediocre Man

    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

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    Huge win. Great effort.
     
    Mediocre Man, Mar 25, 2018
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    The bench did not score well no. But Ed and Collins and Pat were all solid on defense and Turner stood tall in the face of adversity. He did not wilt when the heat was on. In the second half the bench traded baskets and pushes with the OKC starters.
     
    kjironman1, Mar 25, 2018
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    His defense has still been solid.
     
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    They need to start getting him that shot. I agree. I would like to see that.
     
    kjironman1, Mar 25, 2018
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    Zach has been that way all season
     
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    What have you been smoking tonight?

    Courtney Lee is someone who's actually attainable as an aging vet on a rebuilding team making a good deal of money that fits perfectly within our traded player exception.
     
    BonesJones, Mar 25, 2018
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    Sooo, are we OKC’s ‘Houston’? Sure feels like they treated that game like we did Houston and in the end they were forced to measure up and just couldn’t.
     
    AFully22, Mar 25, 2018
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    Courtney Lee would actually fit pretty good. Not a bad idea. Wonder if they could make it work?
    Another thought i am having is Paul Allen has said recently it is never going to be about money. My thinking is this team will pay for a championship if the opportunity arises. Well guess what? The opportunity is starting to arise. Let Neil have another summer and let this team keep playing well. I think they are closer than most believe.
     
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    Pat is really slumping with his shot, but I do appreciate his efforts on defense, and getting offensive rebounds. His keeping the ball alive, as well as Dame doing the same, helped make up for some poor shooting. I think Pat's shot will come back. Shabazz' shot is getting closer to being back.
     
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    Courtney Lee has averaged shooting 40% from '3' over the last three seasons. I'd take that!
     
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    Pat is definitely slumping no question. Bazz has a bad Toe. His shot seems to be off. A toe could do that.
     
    kjironman1, Mar 25, 2018
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    Team's do matchup well against certain teams. But I feel Portland can beat Houston. Just need to stay with Nurk in crunchtime. Harden was lights out from three point range, so was Paul, while Dame and CJ were cold. I just don't look at Houston as unbeatable.
     
    tykendo, Mar 25, 2018
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    bodyman5000 and 1 Lions, Tigers, Me, Bears

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    Wow. Read thread later. So busy today doing home stuff didn't even realize there was a game. Checked espn, up big after one. Then a bad second and still pulled it out. Can't wait for the highlights.
     
    bodyman5000 and 1, Mar 25, 2018
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    42N8Bounce Red Hot And Rebuilding

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    Just got home. Didn't have a chance to catch the game. Sounds like it was a hard fought win.

    Looking at the box scores, the +/- of the starters vs. the bench really jumps out. Way to go starters! And 4 blocks by Harkless? Wow. I like to see that. Those are just all energy stats. Good for him. And another double-double for Nurk. Nice!

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    With the remaining schedule: @NOP, @MEM, LAC, MEM, @DAL, @HOU, @SAS, @DEN, UTH, I think 5-4 is reasonably within reach to get to that 50 win mark, and most likely home court advantage in the playoffs.
     
    42N8Bounce, Mar 25, 2018
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    A fantastic performance by our boyz tonight. Bravo!!
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    tykendo, Mar 25, 2018
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    There's not one game left that the Blazers can't win. This is a tight, focused TEAM.
     
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    They can win any game but the game @ HOU will be really tough.
     
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    Actually he outplayed George as well.
     
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    For sure, but it is possible, especially if Dame and CJ shoot better.
     
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