Game Thread GAME# 49: BLAZERS @ THUNDER - JANUARY 22, 2019 - TUESDAY, 5:00 PM, NBATV & NBCSNW

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Darkwebs, Jan 21, 2019.

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Best win of the season so far:

Poll closed Jan 28, 2019.

  1. Season opener against the Lakers

    6 vote(s)
    16.7%

  2. Home against the Bucks

    3 vote(s)
    8.3%

  3. Home against the Raptors

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  4. Road win in Golden State

    17 vote(s)
    47.2%

  5. Blowout against 76ers in Portland

    2 vote(s)
    5.6%

  6. Comeback win in OT in Sacramento

    1 vote(s)
    2.8%

  7. Home win against the Rockets

    1 vote(s)
    2.8%

  8. Recent home win against the Pelicans

    1 vote(s)
    2.8%

  9. Last night's win in Utah

    13 vote(s)
    36.1%

  10. Other

    1 vote(s)
    2.8%
Multiple votes are allowed.
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  1. illmatic99

    illmatic99 formerly yuyuza1

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    He's gonna get scouted that's for sure. Teams are already taking away his cut to the basket on that wheel route that Lamar talks about. It's gonna help out Dame/CJ so much and allow them to go one on one if defenses stick to Jake. But he also needs to be able to take a few dribbles in and kick out as well. Hope the coaches are on this. He seems like a guy with high confidence though-- not mentally fragile like others we have seen. I love how happy he gets after a dunk or three, as if even he can't believe what he's doing.
     
    illmatic99, Jan 22, 2019
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  2. Wizard Mentor

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    Another Big Game. Nurk's gonna have to Beast Adams.
     
    Wizard Mentor, Jan 22, 2019
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    Jade Falcon Just to piss you off.

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    That coffee man is gonna be earning his paycheck today.
     
    Jade Falcon, Jan 22, 2019
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    CupWizier Well-Known Member

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    Nice thing, after last nights win we are now playing with house money. A win tonight would be huge but we will still be in good position regardless of the outcome. Nice position to be in as it would have been more desperate for a win if we hadn't won last night.
     
    CupWizier, Jan 22, 2019
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    stampedehero Make Your Day, a Doobies Day Staff Member Moderator

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    That should his official nick name.
     
    stampedehero, Jan 22, 2019
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    blue9 Well-Known Member

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    Wow - they stuck you in a utility closet, huh?
     
    blue9, Jan 22, 2019
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    oldmangrouch persona non grata

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    Somebody has to sleep with the dead hookers. Most teams have to draw lots or something. With the Blazer AV club, it is seen as a reward!
     
    oldmangrouch, Jan 22, 2019
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  8. 42N8Bounce

    42N8Bounce Red Hot And Rebuilding

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    Baby steps...



    I love the emergence of Layman as much as anyone, but I sure am looking forward to getting a healthy Moe back. He was a huge part of our late season run last year.

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    42N8Bounce, Jan 22, 2019
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  9. THE HCP

    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    Actually a cool new hotel. Used to be an old Ford Motors plant. Used to make Model Ts.....turned it into a hotel.
     
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    Fun fact:
    The Blazers, at 29-19, have a 60.4 win %. This projects to 49.53 wins. Basically, we're on track to win 50.
     
    Wizard Mentor, Jan 22, 2019
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    But I thought we were bad again?
     
    THE HCP, Jan 22, 2019
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    How does a supposed bad coach win 50 games in the west with THIS collection of talent?
     
    THE HCP, Jan 22, 2019
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    He has looked really good since he has been back. No apparent rust.
     
    Pinwheel1, Jan 22, 2019
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    Terrible in game decisions i tell you. Just Terrible!
     
    kjironman1, Jan 22, 2019
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    oldmangrouch persona non grata

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    Dame?

    Seriously. Replace CJ with any above average SG, and we have a similar record. Replace Nurk with any above average center - same thing. Replace Dame with anybody but Curry (the OTHER Curry) and we are scraping to avoid the lotto. I'm somewhat suspicious of "intangibles", but I have to admit Dame's impact goes beyond raw stats.
     
    oldmangrouch, Jan 22, 2019
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    3:50 and guess who’s already here warming up FAMS

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    THE HCP, Jan 22, 2019
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    blue9 Well-Known Member

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    John Elvis?
     
    blue9, Jan 22, 2019
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    That’s a lot of work for 41%.
     
    Scalma, Jan 22, 2019
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    No, it's Elton John's little brother.
     
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    Remember when Westbrook said last game was personal for him. Tonight we need to give it back to him.
     
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