Game Thread GAME# 58: BLAZERS @ NETS - FEBRUARY 21, 2019 - THURSDAY, 4:30 PM, NBCSNW

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Darkwebs, Feb 15, 2019.

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Which All-Star event are you most looking forward to this weekend?

Poll closed Feb 22, 2019.

  1. The actual All-Star Game

    4 vote(s)
    10.3%

  2. Dunk Contest

    1 vote(s)
    2.6%

  3. Rising Stars (USA v WORLD) game

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  4. Three-point Contest

    32 vote(s)
    82.1%

  5. Other

    2 vote(s)
    5.1%
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  1. Darkwebs

    Darkwebs Awakened to emptiness Staff Member Moderator

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    2018-19 REGULAR SEASON RECORD
    PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
    34 - 23
    (10-15 Road)
    BROOKLYN NETS
    30 - 29
    (17-13 Home)


    _____________________________
    ---------    PROBABLE STARTERS---------

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    [​IMG] PG [​IMG]
    DAMIAN LILLARD VS D'ANGELO RUSSELL

    [​IMG] SG [​IMG]
    C.J. McCOLLUM VS JOE HARRIS

    [​IMG] SF [​IMG]
    MAURICE HARKLESS VS TRAVEON GRAHAM

    [​IMG] PF [​IMG]
    AL-FAROUQ AMINU VS RODIONS KURUCS

    [​IMG] C [​IMG]
    JUSUF NURKIC VS JARRETT ALLEN

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    ------- JERSEYS -------
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    WHEN: 4:30 PM (PST), THURSDAY, 2/21/2019

    WHERE: BARCLAYS CENTER, BROOKLYN, NY
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    TV BROADCAST:
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    RADIO BROADCAST:
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    --------------BENCH--------------
    PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
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    CURRY , SIMONS , HOOD
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    TURNER , TRENT Jr. , LAYMAN
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    LABISSIERE , KANTER
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    COLLINS , LEONARD


    ------ BROOKLYN NETS------
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    NAPIER , DINWIDDIE , PINSON
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    CRABBE , LeVERT, HOLLIS-JEFFERSON
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    MUSA , CARROLL
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    WILLIAMS , DAVIS




    INJURIES
    TRAIL BLAZERS
    None
     NETS
    Rodions Kurucs (left elbow sprain): QUESTIONABLE
    Spencer Dinwiddie (right thumb surgery): DOUBTFUL
    Jared Dudley (left hamstring strain): OUT



    HEAD COACHES
    [​IMG] - VS – [​IMG]
    TERRY STOTTS --- KENNY ATKINSON

    :reading:OFFICIAL NETS' GAME NOTES
    :reading: OFFICIAL BLAZERS' GAME NOTES     ​






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  2. Darkwebs

    Darkwebs Awakened to emptiness Staff Member Moderator

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    Lightning does strike twice. Two years in a row, Portland's last game before the All-Star break has been against Golden State, and two years in a row the Blazers have come out victorious.

    It was such a fantastic win that Stotts was handing out cupcakes in the lockerroom after the game. I assume he was inspired by Evan Turner, who often hands out confectionaries of another kind during games (turnovers).

    The season long, 23-game losing streak when trailing after 3Q has finally ended. Phew! Glad to get that monkey off our back, and so much sweeter that it was against the Whiny Warriors.

    Speaking of streaks, Portland is still undefeated when Seth scores over 9 points. So maybe Stotts should get the man more shots.

    Last year's victory against Golden State before the All-Star break was the beginning of a 13-game win streak. I know a repeat of that happening is almost impossible (especially since the next 7 games will be on the road), but it would marvelous if the Blazers could string a least a few wins in a row. The longest winning streak has been 4 this season, which is nothing to write home about.

    In Playoff positioning, we are still 4th in the West. Feels like we've been 4th for a while now. Houston is still breathing down our necks, being just 1 game behind in the 5th slot. We need to create some separation by winning some of these road games in the second stanza of the season, and that starts here. Let's go!
     
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    oldmangrouch persona non grata

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    Last time the Blazers had some time off they came back looking like they had forgotten how to play basketball.
     
    oldmangrouch, Feb 15, 2019
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  4. BonesJones

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    After this tough 8 game stretch, Portland will be the favorite in 12 of the 13 following games (the only one that shouldnt be favored in is the San Antonio game).

    I expect the team to go 4-4 followed by 10-3, which would leave them at 48-30.
     
    BonesJones, Feb 15, 2019
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  5. PtldPlatypus

    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Nice line. I assume that Stotts was inspired by Durant, the king of cupcakes.

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    Most years they are bottomfeeders, but are now over .500. We are under .600. So we would take them for granted and lose, except that the Blazers will be energized to play against Davis, Napier, and Crabbe. I think that extra spark will overcome our overconfidence.
     
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    stampedehero Make Your Day, a Doobies Day Staff Member Moderator

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    CJ had the most distinct turnover (steal) when the game was in the 80's, and on our side of the court, I believe. He blew the D coverage when he was scored on too. If Evan Turner played like that everyday, I would actually venture to say his contract is acceptable.
    Look out the Nets are relevant as an NBA team this month, so far.....
     
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  8. Blazer4ever

    Blazer4ever Finding a Way BANNED

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    Why the fuck are we not playing for so many days in a row?
     
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    All-Star break
     
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    dang. getting an early jump on the game thread, @Darkwebs?
     
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    If he didn't get to it soon, some random junior landscaper might have jumped in thinking @Darkwebs delay was a signal to go crap game thread.
     
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    Je-Sus-Christ!!!!??? Are you being serious FAMS?
     
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    I obviously know the current break is because of the All star break, but that stretch in early February where it felt like they played one games in 9 days, felt so strange for the middle of the season. I kind of wonder if that contributed to losses? Had to get them out of their rhythm a bit.
     
    TorturedBlazerFan, Feb 16, 2019
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    Then I guess it's a good thing everyone will be out of rhythm this time.
     
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    So if it happened once then it will always happen? Not sure what point you are trying to make as every game is different.
     
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    All star break....no teams play till Thursday. Some have to wait till Friday or Saturday.
     
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    Nobody said that jfc....
     
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    The Nets have 30 wins? What?

    Weren't they a lottery team last year?

    And good news.......Kanter plays like a mad man against the Nets....at least, he did when he was on the Knicks:







    I have a feeling that arena is going to be overflowing with boos when he takes the court. :biglaugh:
     
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    Jade Falcon Just to piss you off.

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    Let's not forget this one too:



    LMAO, Nets are going to get destroyed. Imagine Nurk starting, and Kanter coming off the bench.
     
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    https://www.netsdaily.com/2019/2/10...4.1544600894.1550499031-1702727481.1529343621

     
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